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Sunset Overdrive’s Xbox One exclusivity explained by Insomniac Games

Egon Kilin
August 6th, 2014

Insomniac Games’ Sunset Overdrive is one of most anticipated Xbox One exclusives of the year. But interestingly enough, almost all of the titles developed by the studio until now have been for PlayStation consoles. So why the sudden change of heart? Well, even though Insomniac has been traditionally associated with Sony and its platforms, they are an independent ...

Categories: NEWS, TRENDING GAME NEWS, Xbox One

Tags: Exclusive, Insomniac Games, Microsoft, Multiplayer, sony, Sunset Overdrive, Xbox Live, Xbox One

Destiny Beta is now open to everyone, no beta codes needed

Egon Kilin
July 25th, 2014

Ladies and gentlemen, the flood gates are now officially open. Bungie announced earlier that you no longer need a beta code in order to access the Destiny beta, which means that everyone with a PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, or Xbox One can jump right in. The beta will only last until the end of the ...

Categories: NEWS, Playstation 3, Playstation 4, TRENDING GAME NEWS, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Tags: beta code, Bungie, Destiny, Destiny Beta, PlayStation Plus, Pre-Order, release, requirements, rewards, Xbox Live

Xbox One July system update now available

Nathan Gibson
July 8th, 2014

The latest software update for the Xbox One is now available to download from Xbox Live. The update will roll out to all players over the course of the next few days, with users being prompted to download it when they sign into Xbox Live. Microsoft first revealed the details of the latest patch in ...

Categories: NEWS, Xbox One

Tags: July, Microsoft, system update, Xbox Live

Ultimate Xbox 360 Sale announced

Nathan Gibson
July 8th, 2014

Microsoft has revealed that for the following week it will be running the Xbox 360 Ultimate Games Sale, with prices being slashed on “some of Xbox 360’s best titles.” The promotion will run for seven days starting tomorrow and will see a variety of games go on sale as part of a daily or weekly ...

Categories: NEWS, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Tags: Deals with Gold, July Ultimate Games Sale, Major Nelson, Microsoft, ultimate xbox 360 sale, Xbox Live

46 New apps for Xbox One – HBO go and Twitter included!

Steve Freeman
June 6th, 2014

46 new apps have been announced for the Xbox One. Twitter and HBO Go are probably the most anticipated ones, but apps from Comedy Central, Crunchyroll, Major League Gaming and others will also make an appearance. “Twitter experience on Xbox One will be integrated into the TV listings section of OneGuide where you will be ...

Categories: Tech

Tags: HBO GO, Microsoft, MLG, Twitter, Update, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Xbox One

Microsoft will refund Xbox Live Gold subscriptions

Jacob Chambers
May 14th, 2014

With the changes in Xbox Live policies that will debut in June, Microsoft decided to reimburse anyone who bought an Xbox Live Gold subscription and wishes to cancel it. This decision was made to better align the services with the new developments. Apps don’t require a Gold subscription anymore, so anyone who wants to back ...

Categories: NEWS, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Tags: HBO GO, Hulu, Microsoft, Netflix, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Gold, Xbox One

The latest Xbox One update brings Titanfall support and other enhancements

Jacob Chambers
March 15th, 2014

The latest system update for the Xbox One is here, just in time for the release of Titanfall. Released on the 4th of March, this update features a variety of improvements, many of which focus on players’ experiences with friends online. The update also focuses on multiplayer experience in general Some of the changes include ...