The “Xbox LIVE Ultimate Game Sale” represents a necessary commitment by...
In 2009, Microsoft introduced its digital download initiative for retail games entitled “Games on Demand.” The idea was a novel one at the time: Provide instantaneous downloads for games available at...
View ArticleThe Future of Gaming: Tracing the Evolution of Innovation
On February 20, 2013, Sony invited the world to take a look at the future of gaming and the worst kept secret in modern entertainment since Solid Snake told all his buddies about the time Otacon wet...
View ArticleXbox One: VGW reacts to Microsoft’s reveal
Today, Microsoft unveiled its brand new console, the Xbox One, a system that promises to be an all-in-one experience with a focus on entertainment that goes beyond the games that players have come to...
View ArticleThe Xbox One, transparency, and content ownership
Announcement of the Xbox One brought with it a multitude of reactions, many of them not positive. Complaints have ranged from the look of the console to the announcement’s lack of game-related content....
View ArticleVGW Roundtable: The E3 2013 Press Conferences
After a beyond busy day at E3 2013, the members of the VGW staff sat down and chatted about all they saw. Check out the conversation below and let us know which staff member you tend to side with!...
View ArticleThe Xbox One: Not All-In-One
The Xbox One news just doesn’t seem to want to stop pouring out. After Microsoft’s press release hit the other night, further detailing their used game/always online positions, the dust was kicked up...
View ArticleSome Ointment On The Burns: Microsoft Lifting DRM Restrictions On Xbox One
The internet has recently been fluttering with confirmation that Microsoft will be redacting their previous stance on DRM and internet connectivity. This comes after the shockwaves of E3, where...
View ArticleThe waiting game: spoiled by the next generation before it’s arrived
It’s Summer 2013. I’ve got few complaints, aside from the heat. Summer sales are going strong; between Steam, GOG.com, and PlayStation Plus, I’ve acquired 10 or so games in the last month. I’m...
View ArticleMicrosoft in bed with the NSA should leave consumers nervous
“Your privacy is our priority” is the tagline used by Microsoft in regards to the company’s commitment to protecting consumers online information. In light of a recent report made by The Guardian...
View Article2013 Mid-Year Grades for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo
Can you believe 2013 is already half over? With E3 2013 in the rear view mirror, and the summer months halfway finished, it’s time for us, once again, to hand out the mid-year grades for the big three...
View ArticleTop Ten Xbox 360 Moments
The Xbox 360 is eight years old, and we’re beginning to see the curtain close on a generation highlighted by countless highs and lows. As eyes begin to transition toward the future of gaming in which...
View ArticleReview: Doodle Jump for Kinect
A major jump from smartphones, but loses something on the way Of all the games released on smartphones over the years, Doodle Jump is one of the standout titles. At the heart of its simple gameplay...
View ArticleThe Power (and Danger) of Console Paywalls
Every time it looks like the hubbub over the Xbox One is dying down, something new causes it to flare up again. This time, it’s the recently-released list of features that will wind up behind the Xbox...
View ArticleIs the Xbox One rising after Gamescom?
“It’s the economy games, stupid.” Click here to view the embedded video. Maybe the third time really is the charm. Maybe getting some distance (like an entire ocean) from their previous press...
View ArticleThe next-gen questions that really matter
The debate about whether to buy an Xbox One versus PlayStation 4 rages on, gaining speed with every new tidbit of info released as we approach November. Microsoft has now confirmed its release date...
View ArticleDelays raise next-gen uncertainties
Last week saw not one, but two major next-gen game delays announced right as we passed the 30-day count to the launch of the PlayStation 4. First, Ubisoft announced Watch Dogs would be delayed until...
View ArticleIs our fixation on nostalgia discouraging innovation?
Whether you’re buying an American sports car or picking up the latest release from Nintendo, you’re bound to have noticed a trend in the product you receive. While innovation and new technology seem to...
View ArticleNew consoles give AMD a slight boost for Q4; $1.59b in revenue
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One gave AMD a slight boost in revenue for the company’s fourth quarterly earnings that closed on December 28, 2013. The company released its report on Tuesday that stated...
View ArticleMicrosoft acquires ‘Gears of War’ franchise from Epic Games
Microsoft announced on Monday that it has acquired the right to the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games. Black Tusk Studios, formerly Microsoft Vancouver, has been tasked with the series’...
View ArticleMicrosoft details two major Xbox One firmware updates
In a post on the official Xbox Wire blog, Chief Product Officer Marc Whitten has announced that Microsoft’s Xbox One console will see not one, but two firmware updates for next week, and next month....
View ArticleNew Xbox One update details
Microsoft’s next patch for the Xbox One will hit the console Tuesday, Feb. 11, and on Monday a few new details were revealed about the update. The most interesting new detail is the ability to download...
View ArticleXbox One February update delayed, March update outlined
Major Nelson announced in a tweet that the February Xbox One update that was supposed to be released Tuesday has been pushed back to release later this week. This update will allow for easier...
View ArticleReport: Master Chief voice actor confirms ‘Halo 2 Anniversary’ for 2014 release
In a recent interview with GameZone.com, Steve Downes, the voice actor behind Master Chief, has confirmed that Microsoft is planning to release Halo 2 Anniversary to celebrate the landmark game’s tenth...
View ArticleXbox’s Whitten briefly discusses next Xbox One update
The Xbox One rolled out a new system update on Wednesday, adding a copious amount of multiplayer features impacting friends lists and party chat. On March 11, system owners will also see an update...
View ArticleRetailers holding more frequent sales on Xbox One
If you’ve been itching to pick up an Xbox One but the steep $500 price tag is giving you second thoughts, we’ve got good news: several retailers have been holding sales the price on Microsoft’s latest...
View ArticleMicrosoft details upcoming Xbox Live reputation system penalties
For those of you “in the know,” Microsoft’s Xbox One reputation system has three different categories: “Good”, “Needs Work”, and “Avoid Me.” Starting this month, players in the “Needs Work” and “Avoid...
View ArticlePhil Spencer named as “Head of Xbox”
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced Monday that Phil Spencer will be taking over for Marc Whitten as “Head of Xbox”. This position includes leading the Xbox, Xbox Live, and creative teams including...
View ArticleXbox Originals television programming coming soon
One of the first features teased about the Xbox One was full integration with the television, creating an all-in-one media experience. At the initial announcement of the console, Microsoft talked about...
View ArticleMicrosoft Releasing Xbox One Without Kinect
Microsoft announced Tuesday on Xbox Wire that, despite previous intentions, they will be releasing a version of the Xbox One that does not come with the Kinect sensor. The new version will be available...
View ArticleFree Games With Gold Finally Coming to Xbox One
Alongside the announcement of a Kinect-free version of the Xbox One, Microsoft revealed that Games with Gold – the service that gives Xbox Live subscribers access to free games – will finally be...
View ArticleOpinion: Kinect-less Xbox One is a split-decision victory for Microsoft
Gamers have a very specific set of desires when it comes to how they want to not only experience their games, but also purchase them. When something new is introduced that doesn’t align with what the...
View ArticleJune’s Xbox One update includes external storage, real name display
Today Microsoft announced the details for the next system update to hit the Xbox One in June. The first new feature will allow for external storage devices to be connected to the console and store...
View Article45 new entertainment apps coming to Xbox
After the most recent Xbox update opened up the availability of the entertainment experiences on Xbox, several new integrated media apps are coming to the system. Many of these experiences are...
View ArticleUPDATE: Ubisoft shows off ‘Assassin’s Creed: Unity’ 4 player co-op gameplay
At today’s Microsoft E3 conference, Ubisoft representatives came on stage to demo the new current-gen exclusive Assassin’s Creed: Unity. Like we already knew, the game takes place during the French...
View ArticlePlatinum Games’‘Scalebound’ exclusive to Xbox One
Platinum Games lead Hideki Kamiya came on stage during Microsoft’s E3 Press Conference to announce the team’s new project: Scalebound. Coming off of insane action games like The Wonderful 101, and...
View ArticleE3 2014: Xbox Media Briefing wrap-up
With 2014’s E3 conference being the first time the “next-gen” consoles were available to the public, expectations were very high. Fans are hungry for exclusives, announcements and surprises. When...
View ArticleOpinion: Is Gamescom more important than E3?
Gamescom is on the rise –but to pass E3, everyone has to get in on the action E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, is widely regarded as gaming’s center stage, and it has every right to lay claim to...
View ArticlePro/Con: ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ Exclusive
Elliott Finn and Managing Editor Russell Jones weigh on with pros and cons from today’s Tomb Raider sequel news at Gamescom. Elliott Finn – Staff Writer During Microsoft’s Gamescom press briefing,...
View ArticleMinecraft: The Price of Discovery
Today’s official word that Microsoft has bought Minecraft and its developer Mojang for $2.5 billion spawns a lot of different emotions, especially because Minecraft has become such an emotionally...
View ArticleOpinion: Sunset Overdrive puts fun back in the hands of players
The recently released Xbox One exclusive Sunset Overdrive could not have been released before 2014. Characters spout references to huge shows like Breaking Bad and Doctor Who, and the entire game’s...
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