Based on everything we saw at E3, Nintendo’s new Wii U console didn’t look any more powerful than an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. Now, though, some developers are apparently saying that’s not the case! More »
Source: Kotaku
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Following the E3 Briefing earlier today, we also announced the following features coming to Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE Members later this year:
- The New Dashboard. Simpler. Cleaner. Easier to navigate. With the addition of new entertainment content on Xbox LIVE and our commitment to continuously improving the overall Xbox experience, we’ve updated the dashboard with a new look and feel that makes it even more open, inviting and intuitive to navigate. All of your favorite content is categorized in a way that is easy to browse and find what you’re looking for, plus you can use voice anywhere in the dashboard to effortlessly navigate and get to what you want.
- Bing on Xbox. We are bringing Bing to Xbox. Bing on Xbox searches Netflix, Hulu Plus, ESPN, as well as our music, video and Xbox LIVE marketplaces to find exactly the entertainment you want to enjoy. With Bing on Xbox and Kinect, you can effortlessly find the games, movies, TV shows, sports and music you want by only using your voice. You say it, Xbox finds it. The experience is now simpler than ever before.
- Expanded Kinect Voice Support. We want Xbox LIVE members around the globe to experience the magic of Kinect’s voice recognition technology so we are committed to bringing voice to eight additional markets by the end of this year with a total of 13 markets that will have Kinect voice. We are also exploring some innovative new ways to enable the LIVE community to help us accelerate the refinement of voice models in new markets, and look forward to sharing developments on that front soon.
- Beacons. We want to make it easy for you to connect with friends over your favorite games on Xbox LIVE, so we are introducing Beacons to the service. Beacons are a way to tell your Xbox LIVE and Facebook friends that you want to play a game on Xbox LIVE. By setting a Beacon, you tell Xbox LIVE what you want to play. Then, Xbox LIVE lets you know when friends are playing or want to play the same game. With Beacons, no matter what you’re currently doing on Xbox LIVE your friends know that it’s ok to ask you to play your Beaconed games. Imagine sending out a Beacon to let your friends know you’re interested in playing “Halo,” while watching a movie on Netflix. It’s about making it easier for you to share and discover games and multiplayer opportunities with friends on Xbox LIVE.
- Cloud Storage for Game Saves and LIVE Profile. Here at Xbox LIVE we listen to your feedback. We are making it easier for you to sign into your Xbox LIVE account from any console at any time to access your game saves and full profile, including items such as Microsoft Points to make purchases, Achievements and friends. Cloud storage will allow you to enjoy the same great Xbox LIVE gaming experience even when you’re not in your own living room by giving you the option to store your “game saves” securely in the Xbox LIVE cloud instead of on a portable memory unit or your console’s hard drive. Gone are the days of “gamertag recovery.” Now all you need to do is sign in, no matter where you are!
Source: Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
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Vatra has released a few more shots of Silent Hill: Downpour to go along with the ones released yesterday. Still gloomy, and looking as though your doom is near. We can’t wait for the series to scare us once more come October on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Source: VG247
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When Nintendo ships Wii U next year, it expects the console and its unique touchscreen-based controller to sell for more than ¥20,000 ($ 250), according to media reports. When the Kyoto-headquartered company launched its last home console in 2006, it priced the Wii at $ 250 in the States and ¥25,000 in Japan, occasionally marking the system down as consumer demand declined. Nintendo president and CEO Satoru Iwata said the platform holder likely will not sell its …
Source: Gamasutra News
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Sony updated the US end of the PS Store yesterday while E3 was going on, and there’s loads of stuff there. We’ve highlighted some of it below for you.
E3 sales include: Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam DLC, ACII and AC Brotherhood, Warhawk, and more.
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition as well as the Update Kit went live, videos featuring Vita, The Darkness II and other E3 videos were added as well.
PlayStation Plus got the MotorStorm Apocalypse Prestige Vehicle Pack Bundle, Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2011, and discounts for Shank, DeathSpank, and others.
Updates included:Modern Warfare 2 packs, a Dungeon Siege III demo, Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate Of Two Worlds – Shadow Battle 08, Dirt 3: Teams And Cars Unlock Pack and loads of minis, themes and videos.
Get the full list through the link.
Source: VG247
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Nintendo has just graced us with a swath of trailers from their press conference earlier today. Rather than prattle on about stuff we already told you about, I thought I’d just give you a chance to watch and/or download them all.
Hit the button above each trailer to grab it from our fast, free download servers!
Kirby Wii – Official E3 2011 Trailer
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Official E3 2011 Trailer
Kid Icarus Uprising 3Ds – E3 2011 Trailer
Super Mario 3DS – Official E3 2011 Trailer
Animal Crossing 3DS – E3 2011 Trailer
Paper Mario 3DS – Official E3 2011 Trailer
Luigi’s Mansion 2 3DS – Official E3 2011 Trailer
Mario Kart 3DS – Official E3 2011 Trailer
Source: Gaming Today
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IGN’s released an extended gameplay video of SSX, following up on its first showing yesterday. The video, which shows newly-announced Mac, shows how the mountain landscape change whenever you perform a tricky. Get it after the break.
SSX releases in January 2012 for PS3 and 360.
Source: VG247
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Source: Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
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