Yesterday, Microsoft released a product overview video detailing some of the Xbox One’s features. Not too much of a shock, some folks examined the video and called some of its claims into question. Quickly doing damage control, Xbox director of product planning, Albert Penello took to NeoGAF reaffirming some of the video’s statements.
Ever get stuck on a boss battle or choke point on a tough map? While hardcore gamers like to press through the toughest of challenges, after hours of trying and loads of profanity even the best of us tap out and look for a walkthrough video online. If you’re guilty of the
Microsoft’s decision to remove a bulk of the Xbox One’s DRM restrictions is pretty much old news, but the outfit isn’t leaving anything to chance. Likely targeting casual consumers and hoping to clear up any confusion, the company is reportedly issuing an aggressive “Get the Facts Straight” marketing campaign. Pictured above is
The Xbox One is on its way, but its $500 price tag doesn’t sit well with everyone. About eight years ago, Microsoft launched the Xbox 360, but unlike its successor’s offering the company’s second-generation console shipped in two bundles. This time around Microsoft has opted to narrow things down to
The next generation is coming… The forthcoming Xbox One got a bit of a kicking when it was first announced, landing itself in hot water with unpopular features including a mandated 24-hour online check-in and restrictions on the used games market. However, in light of the reaction from disgruntled
We looked to Microsoft senior vice president Yusuf Mehdi to learn more about what the company’s new videogame console can and can’t do. Yusuf Mehdi, senior vice president of Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business. Credit: Microsoft FORTUNE — By now, gamers around the world know just as much about Microsoft’s new video game console, the
A Bengay campaign that ran on Xbox 360 Microsoft It seems the next-generation Kinect sensor that is required on the upcoming Xbox One will be used for more than just voice and movement-based game control. According to a recent interview with the Xbox Live advertising team, Kinect-based controls will also
One of the biggest complaints about Xbox Live are all the little troll kids who happen to be racist, homophobic misogynists. It’s so ridiculous and so bad that it’s more hostile and volatile than the mutant infested future of 2019: After The Fall of New York. Many websites and gaming
UPDATE: Microsoft’s UK distributor Gem has told Videogmaer that its product listing in this week’s MCV magazine which claimed Xbox One would come with a headset was a mistake. It gave no explanation for how the erroneous information was printed, however. «[Xbox One] won’t include the headset», a Gem spokesperson said. Eurogamer
