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PS3 users reporting 'bricked' systems after 4.45 firmware update
A new firmware update for the PS3 is live, but a significant number of reports indicate it's locking users out of their systems. Posters on the official PS3 Support forum noted they couldn't boot their systems after the update, and some users said restoring file systems didn't resolve the issue. A ...read more
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$400 PS4 'puts no pressure on Wii U at all', says Nintendo exec
Sony and Microsoft are preparing to launch their high-end consoles at the end of the year, but Nintendo is entirely unfazed, according to Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime. The PS4 is expected to pose a particular threat to Wii U with its $400/£349 price point - just $50/£50 more than the ...read more
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Killer Instinct: Xbox One season pass confirmed
Killer Instinct has received a bit of flack since it was announced for Xbox One, mainly because it’s now a free-to-play game that charges players for additional characters. Everyone gets Jago for free, but developer Double Helix Games has argued that the game’s fight roster has been kept small because gamers don’t want a lot ...read more
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Black Ops 2 ‘Vengeance’ DLC Trailer; coming July 2nd to Xbox 360
Activision has officially announced the third DLC for Black Ops 2, called ‘Vengeance.’ This DLC will be available July 2nd on Xbox 360. Multiplayer maps: Detour – Players fight amongst the scattered vehicles, exposed iron and collapsed pavement of a destroyed suspension bridge, high abo ...read more
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Xbox One showcased on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Xbox One was the focus of the first night of 'Video Game Week' on Monday's episode of US chat show Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Studios, used the five-minute slot to show off the console, play a round of Killer Instinct and offer a hands-on demo of Forza Motorsport 5. Last Monday, Microsoft confirmed that Xbox One will be available in 21 markets this November. The Xbox One price has been set at £425 / €499 / $499.
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Xbox One controller charge kit and headset details
With the new console arriving in November, Microsoft have released details on the Play and charge kit, and also the new Microphone that has been established. The Play and Charge kit includes a rechargeable battery pack, and a USB adapter that plugs into the Xbox One. This lets you charge the controller while playing your ...read more
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Mattrick defends the pricing on the Xbox One
Microsoft's Don Mattrick spoke with a company about the Xbox One's pricing. He stated that the $499.99 price tag was an under statement to many analysts. They believed that the price was going to be set higher in the market. He stated that the Xbox One is delivering thousands of dollars of entertainment for the user to enjoy. Mattrick believes people are going to love the system.
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Leaked Promo - Black Ops 2 new map pack to be called "Vengeance"
A new story on reddit shows info on the new Black Ops 2 map. The four maps appear to be the following. Detour Uplink Rush Cove Zombies map Buried
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"We will win in the long run" - Microsoft
Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi stated that Sony might have put up a great show at E3, but the Xbox One will win in the long run. He went on talking about the 17 exclusive games on the Xbox One, that Playstation 4 cannot say they have. Yusuf believes that there is more of a variety just for the Xbox One, not including the games for all systems. Me ...read more
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Sony confirms games to start at $59.99
Sony has announced today that their first party games will start at $59.99. Microsoft also released the same statement a couple days ago. Many analysts believe that companies like EA, Activation, etc. Will want more for their games than the sixty dollar price point. Both of these companies declined to answer any questions about prices for their games.
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