Those new Xbox 720 rumors in full…
The rumors surrounding the next-generation of video games hardware are arriving at an increasing rate of knots. Which means one thing: the next-gen is definitely on its way. Unfortunately it also means we have to determine what’s true and what’s false. And whether these rumored features are good or bad ideas.
Sony opening doors to non-PSN storefront on the PS3 with Dust 514
Develop has called Dust 514 the PS3’s most important game previously and as time goes by its becoming evident as to why this could be the case. Besides being probably the most ambitious cross platform/game universe project of all time, the developers will also be “trailblazing” across new console territory with its universal currency.
Rumor: Microsoft to drop MS Point system from Xbox Live for real world currency
According to the latest rumor doing the rounds, Microsoft may be looking to can its arbitrary Xbox currency system. Apparently, the company is planning to switch over to using real world currency.
Microsoft acknowledges color issue with the Xbox 360 dashboard update
The latest dashboard update for the Xbox 360 is doing some funky things with the video playback on the console. Previously it was revealed by Digital Foundry that all non-Zune 1080p movies are being downscaled to 720p. It seems like some other video playback issues have started cropping up as well.
Microsoft admits lack exclusives on Xbox 360 – blames high risk
One of the criticisms levied against Microsoft by gamers have been around the lack of exclusive first party titles. Its no secret that the company has been focusing on the Kinect device for some time now.
Resident Evil 6: everything you wanted and more
The big news out today is around the official reveal of Resident Evil 6, the next iteration in the cannon. Capcom dropped an action packed trailer that reveals much about this “dramatic horror” game.
House: PlayStation Suite is extremely important to Sony
Andrew House, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment sat down with Jeff Rubenstein at CES to discuss some of the things going on behind the scenes with the Vita and the PlayStation Suite.
Max Payne 3 delayed to 2013 fiscal year to add polish
Max Payne 3 was originally set to release in March, but Rockstar has now revealed that the game will be delayed. This is big news for the developer, as the company will now report a net loss for 2012 as the game is outside the current fiscal year.
Just Add Water teases Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee remake
Just Add Water recently released the successful remake of Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath on the PlayStation Network. The remake of the popular Xbox game was well received by various media outlets. It appears that the studio is already hard at work on another remake from the franchise.
