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OPINION: The Xbox One is a smart console in spite of itself

OPINION: The Xbox One is a smart console in spite of itself

It's no secret that gamers and specialist media were massively underwhelmed by the Xbox One reveal, but Microsoft knew that.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 22nd 2013 at 3:11PM in News
INTERVIEW: Adam Pollington from Xbox Australia talks Xbox One

INTERVIEW: Adam Pollington from Xbox Australia talks Xbox One

Following this morning's Xbox One reveal in Redmond, MCV spoke to Xbox Australia Product Manager Adam Pollington for more details.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 22nd 2013 at 2:05PM in News
Xbox One "does not target high-end graphics"

Xbox One "does not target high-end graphics"

A Microsoft developer has effectively admitted the Xbox's retreat from the console graphics war.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2013 at 7:57AM in News
ANALYSIS: Xbox One - One console, two strategies, three unanswered questions

ANALYSIS: Xbox One - One console, two strategies, three unanswered questions

Xbox today unveiled a device pitched as 'Instant, Simple, Complete'. Alas, the announcement was anything but.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 22nd 2013 at 7:36AM in News

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UPDATE: Confusion over Xbox One's pre-owned compatibility and internet requirements

UPDATE: Confusion over Xbox One's pre-owned compatibility and internet requirements

The new Xbox One WILL NOT require a constant internet connection. Sort of. But it WILL limit pre-owned. We think.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2013 at 7:30AM in News
Microsoft's official Xbox One Q&A

Microsoft's official Xbox One Q&A

Microsoft has supplied an official Xbox One Q&A that may help to clear up some of your questions.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2013 at 6:47AM in News
Xbox One owners can connect existing cable and satellite boxes via HDMI pass-through

Xbox One owners can connect existing cable and satellite boxes via HDMI pass-through

The impressive TV functionality demonstrated in tonight’s Xbox One reveal will be available to everyone.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2013 at 4:45AM in News
Ubisoft confirms Creed IV, Watch Dogs and four more games for Xbox One

Ubisoft confirms Creed IV, Watch Dogs and four more games for Xbox One

Hot on the heels of the Xbox One reveal, Ubisoft has announced it has at least six titles on the way for the new console.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 22nd 2013 at 4:42AM in News

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Xbox One not backwards compatible

Xbox One not backwards compatible

Xbox 360 owners won't be able to play their games on the console's successor, Microsoft has confirmed.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 22nd 2013 at 4:21AM in News
Call of Duty: Ghosts gets Xbox airing, DLC exclusivity

Call of Duty: Ghosts gets Xbox airing, DLC exclusivity

The new Call of Duty: Ghosts looks to pack an impressive next-gen tech punch.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2013 at 4:09AM in News
UPDATED: Microsoft reveals the Xbox One, out this year

UPDATED: Microsoft reveals the Xbox One, out this year

Don Mattrick has taken to the stage in America to reveal the brand new Xbox.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2013 at 3:51AM in News
INTERVIEW: Steve Wherrett and Dr Maria Stukoff talk creating Playstation devs

INTERVIEW: Steve Wherrett and Dr Maria Stukoff talk creating Playstation devs

MCV sat down yesterday with representatives from Sony to discuss Playstation First and the push to get people creating for the Playstation 4.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 21st 2013 at 3:02PM in News

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Ex EA CEO John Riccitiello sounds off on next gen challenges

Ex EA CEO John Riccitiello sounds off on next gen challenges

The next Xbox and Playstation 4 have many hurdles to face, and newly resigned EA CEO Riccitiello now has the freedom to opine wildly.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 21st 2013 at 2:37PM in News
Activision markets Call of Duty: Ghosts on Australian celebrity facials

Activision markets Call of Duty: Ghosts on Australian celebrity facials

Call of Duty: Ghosts has been shown to select Aussie celebrities, and Activision has made a trailer out of their reactions.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 21st 2013 at 2:23PM in News
Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals game where you run an actual Aussie town

Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals game where you run an actual Aussie town

Creative agency Leo Burnett and developer Millipede Creative have banded together to create a game for the Aus Bureau of Statistics.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 21st 2013 at 2:02PM in News
VIDEO: Sony's E3 teaser offers a glimpse at the actual PS4

VIDEO: Sony's E3 teaser offers a glimpse at the actual PS4

A teaser from Sony hyping its PS4 E3 event has offered what might be the very first glimpse of the new console. You can see it below.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 21st 2013 at 1:14AM in News

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Silicon Knights developer retorts Aussie journo's Kotaku article...

Silicon Knights developer retorts Aussie journo's Kotaku article...

Seven months after a Kotaku article came out blasting Denis Dyack from Silicon Knights, he has finally responded.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 20th 2013 at 7:34PM in News
The New Xbox is finally revealed; What to expect?

The New Xbox is finally revealed; What to expect?

We’re nearly there – in just a few short hours Microsoft will at last reveal the successor to the Xbox 360. But what exactly are we to expect from the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 20th 2013 at 7:05PM in News
Total War: Rome II pre-orders set franchise records

Total War: Rome II pre-orders set franchise records

Sega has sent through word today that Rome II is the fastest pre-ordering title in the series to date.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 20th 2013 at 4:57PM in News
Games Out This Week in ANZ...

Games Out This Week in ANZ...

Resident Evil: Revelations, Wii U versions of Sniper Elite V2 and Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, and a new downloadable Call of Juarez are out this week.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 20th 2013 at 4:48PM in News
Sony makes push to attract indie developers to PS4

Sony makes push to attract indie developers to PS4

The Playstation First program is a global initiative which is aimed at breaking down the high barrier to entry the PS3 suffered.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 20th 2013 at 4:40PM in News
Some of the world's best CG game trailers are made in Sydney

Some of the world's best CG game trailers are made in Sydney

Plastic Wax, based in Silverwater in Sydney's west, houses some 70 people and is responsible for some of the best CG trailers in the business.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 17th 2013 at 2:57PM in News
PikPok launches Dreamworks tie-in with USD$1 million prize pool

PikPok launches Dreamworks tie-in with USD$1 million prize pool

Turbo Racing League, based on the upcoming Dreamworks Animations title Turbo, is out today as a free-to-play title.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 17th 2013 at 2:33PM in News
Xbox newswire launches for industry and gamers

Xbox newswire launches for industry and gamers

Micrsoft has sent through word today that it's launched news.xbox.com as a one-stop-shop for news resources for media and gamers alike.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 17th 2013 at 2:28PM in News
Nintendo Direct incoming at midnight tonight

Nintendo Direct incoming at midnight tonight

At 11:59pm tonight Australian Eastern Standard Time, a Wii U Nintendo Direct will be streaming live to anyone who tunes in.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 17th 2013 at 2:09PM in News