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It Seems as if @Microsoft is Filtering #XboxOne Search Results

2013-06-18T22:48:00.002-07:00

There's been plenty of rumors going around that Microsoft has been doing any and all PR stunts possible to get people to love the Xbox One. Being that E3 was a complete disaster, there's definitely a lot of work to do.

Bing, being that it's a Microsoft product, is apparently filtering search results regarding the Xbox One.

The following two images are screenshots from my laptop showing the 'auto-fill' of both Google and Bing. Hilarious.

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Here's Some Awesome #LegendofZelda Art for You

2013-06-18T20:29:00.005-07:00

Credit to Reddit

'Jak and Daxter Collection' Out Now for @Playstation Vita

2013-06-18T11:22:00.000-07:00

Own a Vita? Looking for games to play other than Gravity Rush, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Rayman, and Soul Sacrifice?

Well today is your lucky day friend! The Jak and Daxter Collection has officially launched on the Playstation Vita. Included are three Jak and Daxter games: Jak and Daxter, Jak II, and Jack 3.
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#TheLastofUs Grosses More Than #ManofSteel

2013-06-17T20:19:00.003-07:00

According to MCV, The Last of Us 'comfortably' made more money than Man of Steel in its opening weekend. No numbers were disclosed however, so how true this actually is we aren't sure.

The Last of Us is also the first number one charted title for Sony since Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and the highest-selling new IP since L.A. Noire.

#SaintsRow the Third Free on @Playstation Plus this Week

2013-06-17T14:10:00.001-07:00

If you haven't had the chance to play Saints Row: The Third yet, it's time to hop on this ridiculous PS+ deal.

Starting this Tuesday you will be able to download the game for free. Which, last time I checked, is reason enough to download despite it being amazing.

#GranTurismo6 Demo Available on #Playstation3 July 2nd

2013-06-15T10:23:00.001-07:00

You read that correctly. Plan your day accordingly. On July 2nd, 2013 (this year for those who live in the basement), the Gran Turismo 6 demo will officially be available for download.

I'll be rockin' this bad boy with my Fanatec CSR so will have a very in-depth impressions piece on its arrival.

See you on the track!

Accounts Banned on #XboxOne Result in All Similar Game Licenses Forfeit

2013-06-14T22:41:00.000-07:00

Mark Doherty, better known as @dohertymark has done himself a bit of research on the 'ol Xbox One policies.

One of the most eye-opening findings was what would happen if your account gets banned. Rather than simply not being able to play online with that gamertag, or simply not being able to play online at all, you lose the rights to said game and all similar games alike.

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#Review: #TheLastofUs - Has Naughty Dog Done it Again?

2013-06-14T13:24:00.003-07:00

This review is going to be quite a bit different than the rest that I have done. Rather than playing through the entire game, sitting down, and writing a full review at once, I'm going to update this page by the hour.

The reason I have decided to do this with The Last of Us is due to its level of immersion. From the opening scenes on it feels like a living, breathing world and I want to give you every vivid impression as I feel it happening.

Don't worry I won't post any spoilers. Only all the feels I have. Now let's begin at the end of my first hour...

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Conan O'Brien Reviews #Injustice, Announces Zod

2013-06-14T12:27:00.004-07:00

#Nintendo to #Microsoft: Make Better Games, Eliminate Used Game Sales

2013-06-13T13:30:00.000-07:00

It's not just the consumer that's firing shots at Microsoft over their used game policy. It's Sony and now Nintendo as well.

In a statement to Polygon, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aim took a stab at Microsoft.

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Disc-Based Market 'Crumbling' says Loud-Mouth @therealcliffyb

2013-06-13T12:06:00.003-07:00

According to Gears of War loud-mouth Cliff Bleszinksi, the disc-based console market is crumbling. This is largely due to high budgets for AAA games and the inability to generate the revenue needed with the used games market.

While this may or not be true (I'm not a developer/publisher), being able to sell/trade the goods I purchase as a consumer right is true. I don't know what the solution to this problem would be, but it's certainly not taking away consumer rights.

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Microsoft's @donmattrickxbox on No Internet Access: "It's Called #Xbox360"

2013-06-12T16:20:00.002-07:00

The Xbox One requires an internet connection. If you don't have an internet connection you won't be able to play any games on it.

It's also only going to have Xbox Live in 21 countries at launch.

So what does Don Mattrick (President of Interactive Entertainment Business) say? Simple - "It's called Xbox 360".

Video below.

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#CallofDutyGhosts Coming to the #WiiU

2013-06-12T14:56:00.001-07:00

In an interview with GameSpot, executive producer Mark Rubin finally answered the question on every Wii U owners mind - "Are there ever going to be games for this thing?"

"Right now we've only announced current-gen and PC, which will release on November 5th. Wii U is probably in the next-gen bin."

Don't Live in these Countries? No #XboxOne for You

2013-06-12T14:22:00.003-07:00

The image you see above is of the countries that will have Xbox Live at the launch of the Xbox One. The grey countries won't have Xbox Live, the green ones will.

There are 196 countries in the world. Microsoft is supporting 21 of those at launch. If you happen to live in one of the other 175 countries, looks like a PS4 is the way to go.

All Three @BBC_TopGear Hosts Featured in #Forza5

2013-06-12T14:06:00.004-07:00

Bill Giese, Turn 10 design lead, announced today that all three hosts of Top Gear will in fact be featured in Forza Motorsport 5.

While only Jeremy Clarkson's voice was used in Forza 4, both Richard Hammond and James May will be joining this time around. According to Giese, "... all three hosts are involved, they're going to give us some awesome structure in how we present our career to players."

No other details have been given.

#NintendoDirect - #SuperMario3DWorld is Next-Gen #SuperMario2

2013-06-11T10:23:00.003-07:00

This December is going to be a serious month for gaming. Two new consoles, a ton of new games, and if you are an owner of a Wii U (which you should be), you'll be able to play the next entry in the Mario series: Super Mario 3D World.

This game will allow up to four people to play at once, with Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad as the playable characters. Each character will also have their own set of moves, such as Peach being able to glide through the air.

Sound familiar? It should. It's a next-gen version of the cult classic Super Mario Bros. 2. Video after the break.

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#NintendoDirect Shows #SuperSmashBros Footage

2013-06-11T10:14:00.001-07:00

When Nintendo is on a roll, they are on a freaking roll. Or as Peppy would put it, a barrel roll.

Boom! Did you see what I did there?

Anyway, Nintendo showed off some footage of the next installment in the Smash Bros. franchise. It's coming out for the Wii U and the 3DS at the beginning of 2014.

Video below.

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'Link to the Past' Sequel Titled #ALinkBetweenWorlds

2013-06-11T09:53:00.002-07:00

Nintendo, not to be outdone by Sony last night, threw down the hammer during their Nintendo Direct this morning.

One of the many announcements made was the title for the upcoming Legend of Zelda: a Link to the Past sequel. Now known as The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, franchise fans have something concrete to cheer about.

Trailer after the break.

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#Playstation 4 Priced at $399

2013-06-10T20:02:00.000-07:00

Sony has officially announced the price of the Playstation 4. Learning from its mistakes of previous gen, the PS4 will only set you back $399.

Which is a much better move than before. With the Xbox One being $499 and the Wii U at $399, which console are you going to purchase?

#E32013 List of Announced #Playstation4 Games

2013-06-10T19:46:00.001-07:00

The Playstation 4 has been advertised as a console for gamers. The focus is games, not media, and Sony has been adamant about this feature.

These are the games that were announced at the SCEA E3 2013 conference this evening.

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#Playstation4 Supports Used Games, No Internet Required

2013-06-10T19:41:00.002-07:00

Jack Trenton just announced that the Playstation 4 will in fact support used game sales.

Which is a great thing. So there you go gamers, no restrictions on the new Sony system. You are able to buy, sell, trade, or keep forever. As Jack simply states, you should be able to do whatever you want with the disc you purchase.

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#TheElderScrollsOnline Coming to #Playstation4

2013-06-10T19:37:00.001-07:00

Wow. Just like that Sony blew my mind. The Elder Scrolls Online is in fact coming to the Playstation 4. A trailer and announcement were featured at the SCEA E3 conference this evening.

No release date set other than Spring 2014, we will get back to you when we receive more information.

Rumor: #FinalFantasyXV No Longer @Playstation Exclusive

2013-06-10T19:28:00.001-07:00

During the Sony E3 conference Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy Versus XIII is now Final Fantasy XV. They also failed to announce that its a Sony Playstation exclusive.

The only reason this is odd is that they did announce Final Fantasy XIV as a Sony exclusive...

We've reached out to Square for more information. Either way this game looks unbelievably great.

#FinalFantasyVersusXIII Combat is Real-Time

2013-06-10T19:15:00.000-07:00

While this might not be true for the entire journey through Final Fantasy Versus XIII, the trailer shown at the E3 conference showed real-time combat.

Every enemy they faced was attacked in real-time, including some fairly epic boss fights. If this is the case, Square Enix is prepared to take a drastic step in the other direction for this franchise. One that I'm incredibly excited for as well.

The #Playstation4 is a Black Box, No One Guessed It

2013-06-10T18:41:00.001-07:00

The Playstation 4 was just shown at the E3 press conference. It is in fact a black box.

There's a small blue line in the middle of it that must light up a bit, but other than that it's black. Looks like every other system out there. Slightly smaller than the Xbox One, but not by much it seems.

So there you have it.