Earlier today it was announced that Microsoft had acquired the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games and that Black Tusk Studios, located in Vancouver, would be working on a new game in the franchise. It was also announced that Series Producer Rod Fergusson would be returning to Microsoft to oversee the project. Former Gears … Continue reading
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Kojima Releases Two New Videos For ‘Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes’
Konami today released two new gameplay videos for Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. The first trailer exhibits how gameplay can change depending on the time of day, weather and other climate conditions. Big Boss takes on a side mission using hardcore stealth to infiltrate a POW blacksite under the cover of night. The second … Continue reading
‘Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare’ Releasing February 18
EA and Popcap Games have announced that Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare will be releasing for Xbox One and Xbox 360 on February 18, 2014 in North America and February 20, 2014 in Europe. Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare is Popcap’s first entry in the third-person multiplayer shooter universe and will have players taking up … Continue reading
Titanfall: Official Collector’s Edition Atlas Titan Statue Reveal
Respawn’s Lead Artist Joel Emslie gives an in-depth look at the massive Atlas titan statue featured in the Titanfall Collector’s Edition. Check it out above. You can pre-order your copy of Titanfall today for Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC by clicking here. Continue reading
Forza Motorsport 5 McLaren ViDoc
Turn 10’s creative director Dan Greenawalt tours the McLaren factory with McLaren design director Frank Stephenson. Watch as they discuss the process of designing the iconic supercar and how Turn 10 hopes to recreate the process and deliver the ultimate driving experience in Forza Motorsport 5. Forza Motorsport 5 is set to release alongside the … Continue reading
‘LocoCycle’ To Feature Live Action Performances, Here’s The Trailer To Prove It
Twisted Pixel announced today that their latest game, the upcoming Xbox One launch title LocoCycle, is told not only through its gameplay but also through live action performances featuring Freddy Rodriguez, James Gunn, Tom Savini, as well as the voiceover performances of Lisa Foiles and Robert Patrick. LocoCycle is an Xbox One launch title due on November … Continue reading
Indie 2D Puzzler ‘The Bridge’ Coming To Xbox LIVE This November
Majesco’s indie label, Midnight City, has announced that its 2D logic puzzler The Bridge is coming to Xbox LIVE on November 13. Featuring hand-drawn environments and physics challenges, The Bridge is trying to follow in the footsteps of previous indie game darlings Braid and Limbo. Featuring 48 levels, players will be tasked with looking to … Continue reading
‘Titanfall’ Launches on March 11, 2014, $250 Collector’s Edition Available For Pre-Order
Electronic Arts has announced that Titanfall will be landing on store shelves beginning March 11, 2014 exclusively for Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC. “Since we revealed the game in June we’ve been absolutely blown away by the reaction to Titanfall,” said Vince Zampella, a Co-Creator of Call of Duty and Co-Founder of Respawn Entertainment. … Continue reading
‘Second Assault DLC’ For Battlefield 4 Available Day One on Xbox One
EA has announced that the ‘Second Assault’ DLC map pack for Battlefield 4 will be available for Xbox One players when the console launches on November 22. The ‘Second Assault’ map pack will consist of four of Battlefield 3’s most popular maps updated for use with the Frostbite 3 engine. The pack will be free for … Continue reading
Major Nelson Breaks Down Changes To Xbox One Controller in New Video
Microsoft’s Larry Hryb (aka Major Nelson) and General Manager of Xbox Accessories Zulfi Alam, go through all the changes being made to the Xbox One’s controller in a new seven-minute video. Continue reading
Microsoft Clarifies How Games Licensing Will Work on Xbox One
Major Nelson has posted information to help clarify some questions gamers have had ever since the Xbox One was revealed. The following information was posted on his blog and deals with how games licensing will work on the Xbox One. Buy the way you want—disc or digital—on the same day: You’ll be able to buy disc-based games … Continue reading
Next-Gen FIFA Game To Be Shown Off At XBOX Reveal Event
According to the new cover photo for EA Sports’ FIFA Facebook Page, the next title in the FIFA franchise will be shown tomorrow alongside the next XBOX. Microsoft is holding an event tomorrow to show off the next Xbox console on Microsoft’s Redmond campus at 1 p.m. ET, and will be streamed through Xbox.com and … Continue reading
Free Gears of War: Judgment DLC Now Available
Gears of War: Judgment has received some free DLC in the form of a new map titled Haven and the return of Execution Mode. Men’s magazine Maxim is sponsoring the content, so it is free “for a limited time.” It was originally supposed to be released on April 2 but it looks like Epic has decided to … Continue reading
Halo 4 Majestic Map Pack Vidoc and Screenshots
343 Industries has announced that the Majestic Map Pack for Halo 4 is coming out on February 25th. It will add three all-new small to medium sized maps designed specifically for tight, competitive combat in small-team and free-for-all modes. The Majestic Map Pack will be available to download for 800 Microsoft Points [$10] or for … Continue reading
Gears of War: Judgment – The Guts of Judgment Multiplayer Video
It’s time to check out a little of the multiplayer portion of Gears of War: Judgment. The video released today shows off some of the changes and improvements you can expect when you pick up your copy of Judgment on March 19. Continue reading