Indy Cars Coming to Forza Motorsport 5 for Xbox One

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Indy Cars Coming to Forza Motorsport 5 for Xbox One

Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios, the creators of the “Forza Motorsport” Xbox series of racing games, have announced today that open-wheel cars will be making their series debut in “Forza Motorsport 5” for Xbox One. For the first time ever, players will be able to drive open-wheel cars, including current and historic grand prix racing cars, as well as race cars from the IZOD IndyCar Series.

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“Including open-wheel cars in ‘Forza Motorsport 5’ brings ‘Forza’ fans a whole new world of racing action,” said Alan Hartman, studio manager for Turn 10 Studios. “Players will be able to drive these incredible cars on a collection of world-famous race circuits as well as our Prague city track, which we debuted this week at E3. In addition, the brand new graphics engine in ‘Forza Motorsport 5,’ powered by the Xbox One, will let ‘Forza’ players get closer than ever to these amazing cars and to really build an appreciation for these masterpieces of race engineering.”

For the first time, “Forza Motorsport 5” will feature Formula 1 cars, including the 1976 McLaren M23 and the 1976 Ferrari 312-2 cars driven by Niki Lauda and James Hunt, respectively, during the 1976 F1 Season.  These models are the same cars featured in Universal Pictures’ upcoming Rush, an epic action-drama directed by Academy Award® winner Ron Howard, and will be available as a free download to all “Forza Motorsport 5” players at launch.

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In addition, IndyCar race cars will be making their series debut in “Forza Motorsport 5.” The game will feature cars representing four of the top teams in the IZOD IndyCar Series: Andretti Autosport, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Target Chip Ganassi Racing, and Team Penske.

“IndyCar fans have been asking to see IZOD IndyCar Series cars in a console game for some time, and partnering with industry leaders such as Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios certainly satisfies that wish,” said Greg Gruning, executive vice president for Corporate Business Development, INDYCAR. “We couldn’t have better partners to showcase our sport to a young, technology-driven demographic than with the platform provided by the Xbox One and ‘Forza Motorsports 5.’”

The open-wheel announcement was made during the “Forza Motorsport 5” showcase in Los Angeles as part of E3 2013, an event celebrating the upcoming release of “Forza Motorsport 5.” The event featured numerous celebrity appearances, including 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan, two-time IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon, 2011 Firestone Indy Lights Champion Josef Newgarden, and more. In addition, showcase attendees were treated to an exclusive look at Rush, featuring never-before-seen footage of the film, which will make its U.S. debut on September 20, 2013.

Watch the E3 Destiny Trailer from Bungie

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Watch the E3 Destiny Trailer from Bungie

From the creators of Halo and the company that brought you Call of Duty, comes Destiny, an epic adventure unlike anything players have experienced. In Destiny you are a Guardian of the last city on Earth, able to wield incredible power.

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Explore the ancient ruins of our solar system, from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus. Defeat Earth’s enemies. Discover all that we have lost. Become legend.

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List every Confirmed Game for Xbox One and PS4

Chris Hare
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List every Confirmed Game for Xbox One and PS4

With the next-generation of consoles only a few months away, there’s a lot to pay attention to this E3.

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There’s arguably been more exciting exclusives during previous console launches, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a fair few games heading to PS4 and Xbox One this winter – even if some of those will also be available on PS3 and Xbox 360.
It’s fairly interesting to compare what you’ll be able to play on the two platforms and you can see a full list of games below.
PS4 Exclusives
  • Basement Crawl
  • Driveclub
  • Infamous: Second Son
  • Killzone: Shadow Fall
  • Knack
  • The Order: 1886
  • Secret Ponchos
Xbox One Exclusives
  • Below
  • Crimson Dragon
  • Dead Rising 3
  • D4
  • Fantasia: Music Evolved
  • Forza Motorsport 5
  • Halo
  • Killer Instinct
  • Kinect Sports Rivals
  • LocoCycle
  • Minecraft: Xbox One Edition
  • Quantum Break
  • Ryse: Son of Rome
  • Sunset Overdrive
  • Zoo Tycoon
Misc. PS4
  • Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
  • Battlefield 4
  • Blacklight: Retribution
  • Call of Duty: Ghosts
  • Carmageddon: Reincarnation
  • Contrast
  • The Crew
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Daylight
  • DC Universe Online
  • Deep Down
  • Destiny
  • Diablo III
  • Doki-Doki Universe
  • Don’t Starve
  • Dragon Age: Inquisition
  • Dying Light
  • The Elder Scrolls Online
  • The Evil Within
  • FIFA 14
  • Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn
  • Final Fantasy 15
  • Galak-Z
  • Hohokum
  • Just Dance 2014
  • Kingdom Hearts III
  • Lords of the Fallen
  • Mad Max
  • Madden NFL 25
  • Marc Ecko’s Getting Up 2
  • Mercenary Kings
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
  • Mirror’s Edge 2
  • NBA 2K14
  • NBA Live 14
  • Need for Speed: Rivals
  • Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee New N’ Tasty!
  • Outlast
  • The Pinball Arcade
  • PlanetSide 2
  • Primal Carnage: Genesis
  • Project: Heart and Soul
  • Ray’s The Dead
  • Rocketbirds 2: Evolution
  • Shadow Warrior
  • Skylanders: Swap Force
  • Sniper Elite 3
  • Super Motherload
  • Thief
  • Tiny Brains
  • Tom Clancy’s The Division
  • Transistor
  • Trials Fusion
  • UFC
  • Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade
  • War Thunder
  • Warframe
  • Watch Dogs
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
  • The Witness
  • Wolfenstein: The New Order
Misc. Xbox One
  • Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag
  • Battlefield 4
  • Call of Duty: Ghosts
  • Carmageddon: Reincarnation
  • The Crew
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Destiny
  • Diablo 3
  • Dragon Age: Inquisition
  • Dying Light
  • The Elder Scrolls Online
  • The Evil Within
  • FIFA 14
  • Final Fantasy 15
  • Just Dance 2014
  • Kingdom Hearts 3
  • Madden NFL 25
  • Mad Max
  • Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain
  • Mirror’s Edge 2
  • NBA 2K14
  • NBA Live 14
  • Need for Speed: Rivals
  • Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare
  • Project Spark
  • Skylanders: Swap Force
  • Sniper Elite 3
  • Thief
  • Titanfall
  • Tom Clancy’s The Division
  • Trials Fusion
  • UFC
  • Watch Dogs
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
  • Wolfenstein: The New Order
  • Zumba Fitness: World Party

Fractal Announces ARC XL & ARC Mini R2 PC Cases

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Fractal Announces ARC XL & ARC Mini R2 PC Cases

Fractal has announced two new PC cases: the tower ARC XL and the micro-ATX ARC Mini R2.  We have the details!

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Fractal has announced two new PC cases: the tower ARC XL and the micro-ATX ARC Mini R2.  Here is the press release:

Introducing the ARC XL
The Arc XL brings forth a balanced combination of airflow, water-cooling and high-performance component configurability in a minimalistic and sleek full-tower form. Its strength lies with the extensive cooling options allowing the possibility to install multiple graphics card set ups into a supercharged system.The case is filled with smart features such as simple-clean dust filters, integrated fan controller, flexible hard drive mounting, window side panel and plenty of space for tidy cable routing. It also comes equipped with three high quality Silent Series R2 fans contributing to maximum airflow straight out of the box.

Key features
· Delivering maximum airflow within a sleek and minimalistic body design· Spacious internal layout with 9 PCI expansion slots allowing the biggest, most demanding components and cooling setups

· Designed for extensive water cooling configurations, accommodating multiple thick 240mm radiators and slim radiators up to 360mm in length with space to spare for pumps and reservoirs!

· Offering added value with three Silent Series R2 fans included, giving you excellent cooling straight out of the box!

· Featuring a three-speed fan controller strategically integrated in the front panel for easy access

· With multiple easy-to-clean dust filters designed into the case, you can ensure a dust free interior

· Providing ample storage capacity with a flexible hard drive mounting system for up to 8 x 3.5” drives while accommodating an additional 2 x 2.5” drives behind the motherboard

· Innovative SSD position mounting, using brackets to allow for easy access once your system is completely built

· Featuring a window side panel to show off your set up in style
MSRP:USD: $ 129.95

EURO: € 119,95

GBP: £ 104.95

SEK: 1099:-
ModelArc XL Black Article NumberFD-CA-ARC-XL-BL-W EAN / UPC7350041080992 / 817301010993
*Available late July/early August
Introducing the ARC Mini R2
The Arc Mini R2 micro ATX case combines excellent cooling potential and build configurability in a compact, minimalistic and elegant chassis design.For a case of this size, it offers unmatched possibilities for water cooling components. And with room for up to six 3.5” drives plus an additional two 2.5” drives hidden behind the motherboard plate, you can build a well-cooled PC with ample storage space.

The Arc Mini R2 is built to last and is filled with smart features such as dust filters, fan controller, space for tidy cable routing, three case fans included and a window side panel.

Key features
· A compact micro ATX case designed for exceptional airflow and cooling· Superior water cooling support for its size, accommodating multiple thick 240mm radiators or even a 360mm radiator for an uncompromised cool system build

· Three Silent Series R2 fans included, giving you excellent cooling straight out of the box! 4 additional fan positions are available.

· Featuring an integrated three-speed fan controller and USB 3.0 on the front panel for easy access.

· Multiple easy-to-clean dust filters designed into the case to help maintain a dust free interior

· Great storage capacity for a mini chassis, with up to six 3.5” drives and two additional 2.5” drives.

· Innovative SSD position mounting, using brackets to allow for easy access once your system is completely built

· Featuring a window side panel to show off your set up in style

· Designed with ample space for easy, tidy cable  routing and an overall a neat build
MSRP:USD: $ 89.95

EURO: € 79,95

GBP: £ 69.95

SEK: 699:-
ModelArc Mini R2 Black Article NumberFD-CA-ARC-MINI-R2-BL-W EAN / UPC7350041081104 / 817301011105
*Available late August/early September

Pokémon Video Game Director Reveals New Battle Scenarios

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Pokémon Video Game Director Reveals New Battle Scenarios

Masuda, Director at GAME FREAK inc., joined Tsunekazu Ishihara, President and CEO of The Pokémon Company, at Nintendo’s E3 Developer Roundtable on Tuesday evening in Los Angeles to discuss Pokémon history. And share new features debuting in the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games when they launch worldwide October 12, 2013, for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Mr. Masuda revealed a new communication feature debuting in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y—Player Search System or PSS. He also showcased two new battle scenarios players will come across when exploring the Kalos region—Horde Encounters and Sky Battles. These new ways to battle will require Pokémon Trainers to plan accordingly and build a Pokémon party that can withstand a multitude of Pokémon or take on flying Pokémon high in the sky.

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The PSS allows players to connect, battle, and trade with other players nearby and around the world. PSS makes it easy to find other people playing Pokémon X or Pokémon Y near you or even on the other side of the world. When the new communication feature is on, PSS alerts players when someone nearby is playing Pokémon X or Pokémon Y and gives you the option to battle or trade with them wirelessly. Players with an Internet connection can also connect with Pokémon X and Pokémon Y players anywhere in the world via the PSS, making it easy to battle or trade with others close by or thousands of miles away.

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When Pokémon like Houndour, Axew, Tauros, and Miltank appear en masse in the wild in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, players will be facing a Horde Encounter. In past Pokémon titles, Pokémon battles have always involved the same number of Pokémon on both sides, like a regular one-on-one match or a Triple Battle. Horde Encounters take battling to a new, intense level that forces a player to battle against multiple wild Pokémon that attack all at once—with only a single Pokémon on the player’s side. Players will need to ensure their Pokémon has moves that can attack multiple Pokémon at once or they may quickly find themselves on the losing end of the battle.

Select Trainers you encounter in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will challenge players to Sky Battles—fierce battles that take the action high above ground. While players traverse the Kalos region, Trainers standing high on cliffs or in other distant places will want to battle, but players can only participate if they have certain Pokémon in their party that can fly. The Sky Battle is a visually stunning battle scenario and an exciting new addition to Pokémon video games.

Never-before-seen Pokémon made their debut at Nintendo’s E3 Developer Roundtable:

·         An evolved form of the recently announced Fletchling, Talonflame, is a Fire- and Flying-type Pokémon that gains a whole new level of speed and firepower. Reaching speeds of up to 310 mph when diving for its prey, Talonflame can attack its foes with devastating kicks while embers spew from its body as it zooms through the sky. Talonflame knows Brave Bird, one of the strongest Flying-type moves. Use Brave Bird carefully, though, because the incredible strength of this move also does damage to the user.

·         The Water Gun Pokémon Clauncher uses its one oversized claw not only to seize prey but also to shoot condensed water at others as a projectile. This capability is so intense that it can crack a boulder! A Water-type Pokémon, Clauncher can also use its giant claw to crush opponents with the powerful Water-type move Crabhammer, which is more likely to land a critical hit. Critical hits against opposing Pokémon will do twice the usual damage.

·         Some would say that the Poison- and Water-type Pokémon Skrelp appears to be nothing more than a rotting piece of kelp, but don’t let its appearance fool you. Using its unique look to its benefit, Skrelp pretends to be a piece of seaweed, and when prey wander past it, Skrelp bathes them in poison so they can’t struggle when it attacks. Skrelp uses the Poison-type move Sludge Bomb, a move that can leave opposing Pokémon poisoned. A poisoned Pokémon will slowly take damage over the length of a battle.

It was also revealed that Pokémon X and Pokémon Y are the first Pokémon titles that allow players the choice to play the game in one of seven languages: English, Japanese, Korean, French, Italian, German, or Spanish.

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Alien Rage Coming Soon From CI Games

Chris Hare
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Alien Rage Coming Soon From CI Games

Alien Rage unleashes a fury of powerful weapons as you blast your way through armies of Alien forces hell-bent on taking you down! Battle through 14 intense levels and prepare to face a barrage of beastly-sized bosses that will test your every skill.

Alien Rage

Each of your 10 weapons comes with two firing modes and you’ll need all of them! Battle hardened Alien forces will attack you from every direction using various flanking and attack moves. Built with powerful up-to-date graphics technology, awesome physics, destructible environments… experience a truly intense, oldschool styled shooter game!. Coming out in September 2013 for PC, Xbox 360, PS3.

• Wide variety of Alien enemy forces including Infantry, Warriors, Flying Drones, Spiders

• Huge boss fights – Over 21 enemy types including 8 beastly sized bosses to challenge and destroy through 14 Levels

• Strong thru-the-gun experience with 10 powerful weapons each with two firing modes

• Skill shots, head shots and shooting accuracy heavily rewarded

• Player-triggered destruction of environments and cover helps to advance through levels

• Built with powerful up-to-date graphics technology, awesome physics, destructible environments

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Blackguards by Daedalic Entertainment Coming This Year

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Blackguards by Daedalic Entertainment Coming This Year

What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but is placed in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, the new turn-based RPG by Daedalic Entertainment, explores this very question. The player takes on the role of a convicted murderer who must use the help of a team of more than questionable characters to save the world from a dark menace. Through this wild chase throughout the South of Aventuria, the world of The Dark Eye, there is more to fight than vicious creatures. Chapter by chapter you’ll encounter a story full of intrigue and surprising twists. Time and time again, the moral compass of the player will be tested. One does not beat Blackguards without getting their hands dirty. But when life and death are in the player’s hands, how far will they go to reach their goals?

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In the company of unforgettable characters such as the half-elf Niam with her slight drug-habit and the lecherous wizard Zurbaran, the hero will often have to decide which of their comrades deserve their trust and which ones don’t. Each of these decisions can have terrible consequences for the party and the world itself.

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The first turn-based RPG by Daedalic Entertainment unites the studio’s high standard of a suspenseful storytelling and unique characters with gripping tactical battles in elaborately crafted 3D-environments. In a taxing campaign, the player takes part in a dark story full of doubt, betrayal and loss.

Whether the player chooses to go into battle as a mighty warrior, a clever wizard or a skillful hunter, the first battle isn’t far away. Over 170 individually crafted battle maps full of interactive objects and strategically complex situations expose the player to exotic locations and put them through deadly trials.

Blackguards will be available in stores and for download in Q3 2013.

Call of Duty: Ghosts confirmed for Wii U

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Call of Duty: Ghosts confirmed for Wii U

Call of Duty: Ghosts has been confirmed for a Wii U release by Infinity Ward.

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Third part support on Wii U has been lacking it seems, so it will come as fantastic news for Nintendo fans that one of the biggest games of the year will be on their favourite system.
Infinity Ward’s executive producer Mark Rubin confirmed the news during an event, as reported by Gamespot via CVG.
“That’s probably in the next-gen bin, but we’re not actually talking about Wii U yet. ‘Cause we want to keep it mysterious,” Rubin said before confirming that the game will launch alongside PS4 and Xbox One editions.

Metal Gear V: The Phantom Pain Gets E3 Screens Overload

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Metal Gear V: The Phantom Pain Gets E3 Screens Overload
Konami has released a load of screens for Metal Gear V: The Phantom Pain, giving a closer look at Kojima’s latest masterpiece.
There are so many screens, so instead of wasting time talking about the new open world and no doubt endless cutscenes, let’s just have a look, shall we?
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Samsung Announces Galaxy S4 Zoom Mobile with 10X Optical Zoom Camera

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Samsung Announces Galaxy S4 Zoom Mobile with 10X Optical Zoom Camera

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S4 Zoom, a new version of its flagship smartphone with advanced photographic capabilities. The Android handset, which comes with a 16-megapixel CMOS Sensor, optical image stabiliser and Xenon Flash, is the first device of its kind to offer 10X optical zoom.

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The phone’s interface has also been revised, with a ‘Zoom Ring’ added for speedy in-call photo sharing, and instant access to the Quick Launch and Shortcut features.

Samsung has also included a raft of smart photography software on the handset, such as Photo Suggest, which connects the users to a huge library of images shot by fellow photographers at your current location as a means of suggesting the best shooting angles.

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Core hardware specs of the Galaxy S4 Zoom include a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED display with a 960×540 resolution and the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system. The internal memory is 8GB, expandable by up to 64GB via the hot-swappable microSD card slot. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 LE and A-GPS. The Samsung S4 Zoom will be able to make phone calls and supports 3G with HSPA and even LTE connectivity.

“Combining our industry leading expertise in digital imaging and smartphones, the Galaxy S4 Zoom is a converged device that delivers on all fronts and is a product we are excited to be bringing to the market,” said Samsung UK president Simon Stanford.

The Galaxy S4 Zoom is one of several versions of the flagship Android handset

Bayonetta 2 Gets New Wii U Trailer

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Bayonetta 2 Gets New Wii U Trailer

Bayonetta 2: Developed by Platinum Games, the game’s title character has had a makeover that gives her a new hairstyle and costume. Her climactic abilities are more powerful and the action is as intense as ever. The game is scheduled to launch in 2014 for the Wii U.

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Kinect Sports Rivals Announced by Rare

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Kinect Sports Rivals Announced by Rare

Microsoft announced a sequel to Kinect sports at their E3 conference. Entitled Kinect Sports Rivals, the sequel will follow-up the best selling Kinect title as an Xbox One launch game, later this year.

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The game will feature new sports in the form of Climbing, Soccer, Wake Racing, Bowling, Target Shooting and Tennis. It’ll use the next-generation Kinect camera to scan you, as well as monitor and store your stats, before incorporating a virtual version of you into the game.
You can watch the game’s announcement trailer below.

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Sony Clarifies Stance on No DRM, Online Passes

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Sony Clarifies Stance on No DRM, Online Passes
Sony has once again clarified details surrounding its no DRM policy, as well as revealing that it’ll drop its own online pass system for PS4.
Speaking in a new interview, SCEE boss Jim Ryan told VG247 “Basically, what we’re saying is that there’s no change from current-gen to next-gen.”   That seems to count for the Online Pass system too, of which Ryan said, “Very much the way the tide is going on current-gen is that people are not pursuing the Online Pass thing. It’s being dropped.
“I mean, some publishers have gone bankrupt and others are dropping it. We’re dropping it ourselves. “It’s a diminishing phenomenon and I don’t see any reason why that should reverse itself.”
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So there we go. No online pass, No DRM. Maybe the internet can move on now.

Microsoft Explains Points to Currency Changes

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Microsoft Explains Points to Currency Changes

Microsoft will begin phasing out its MS Points system, switching it for real currency. A new Q&A published by Microsoft explains these changes, focusing on areas such as being able to use a single account across Microsoft stores on Windows Phone, Windows 8 and Xbox.

Everything is explained below so have a read.

Microsoft Points to Currency Q&A

What is changing?
We are excited to announce that as part of the fall 2013 update, Microsoft Points will be retired, and transactions will take place using local currency! The monetary value of your Microsoft account will be stored in local currency as well, offering you a new, convenient way to purchase exciting Xbox content. This change allows you to use a single Microsoft account to purchase games, movies, apps, and entertainment from your favourite Xbox stores and the Windows Phone Store!

How does this change affect me?
You will begin using local currency or an Xbox Gift Card (denominated in your local currency) to buy music, games, videos, and more from your favourite Xbox stores. When you use your existing Microsoft Points to initiate a purchase or redeem a Points card with your Microsoft account later this year, we’ll deposit into your account an amount of money equal to or greater than the marketplace value of your Microsoft Points, and your Microsoft Points will be retired. The purchased funds you deposit into your account after the transition will not expire. However, the funds we deposit into your account at the time of the transition will expire one year from the deposit date.

Is there anything I need to do?
As long as your account location is set to one of the following countries or regions (see the next question, below) and you have a billing address on file in your Microsoft account, there is nothing you need to do.

Which regions are affected by this change?
Microsoft Points will be retired in all countries/regions. Content previously available for purchase with Microsoft Points will soon be available for purchase with currency in the following places:
– Argentina France Mexico Spain
– Australia Germany Netherlands Sweden
– Austria Greece New Zealand Switzerland
– Belgium Hong Kong SAR Norway Taiwan
– Brazil Hungary Poland Turkey
– Canada India Portugal United Arab Emirates
– Chile Ireland Russia United Kingdom
– Columbia Israel Saudi Arabia United States
– Czech Republic Italy Singapore
– Denmark Japan Slovakia
– Finland Korea South Africa

How will you ensure that I will get a currency credit that is equivalent to what I paid for my Microsoft Points?
To make this a seamless and positive experience for our customers, we have considered many factors to ensure that the amount deposited in your Microsoft account will be of equal or greater marketplace value than your Microsoft Points.

Am I going to lose my Xbox LIVE Rewards?
No. Microsoft Points that you’ve earned through Xbox Live Rewards will remain in your Xbox account and will transition to your local currency with the rest of your Microsoft Points. Prior to the transition, all your earned Pending Points will be deposited into your account.

What will happen to Microsoft Points Cards?
Microsoft Points Cards will continue to be redeemable on your console and on Xbox.com throughout 2014 and for a limited time thereafter but will be discontinued after the launch of Xbox Gift Cards this fall. Please note that any funds we deposit into your account at the time of the transition will expire one year from the deposit date. Xbox Gift Cards, which will be denominated in your local currency, will be available for purchase in retail stores and through online retailers.

What if I have codes and/or Microsoft Points Cards that I haven’t redeemed?
Go ahead and redeem them! Even after your account transitions, we’ll still accept purchased Microsoft Points Cards and codes through 2014 and for a limited time thereafter, and we’ll credit you an amount of currency equal to or greater than the Marketplace value of those points as we phase out the Microsoft Points program.

Can I add funds to my Microsoft account online?
Yes! Xbox Gift Cards, which will be denominated in your local currency, can be added to your Microsoft account online. Xbox Gift Cards will be available for purchase through our online retailers’ websites and in local retail stores this fall. In the meantime, please continue to purchase and redeem Microsoft Points cards and codes – we’ll accept them through 2014 and for a limited time thereafter. Please note that any funds we deposit into your account at the time of the transition will expire one year from the deposit date.

Can I take funds out of my Microsoft account?
No. While you can’t get a cash payout of funds from your Microsoft account, you can use the funds in your account to buy a variety of Xbox content—from apps in the Windows Phone Store for your Windows Phone 8 to games in the Xbox Games Store.

Can I transfer funds from one Microsoft account to another?
No. Once your Microsoft account is funded, those funds can’t be transferred to another Microsoft account. Xbox Gift Cards make for great gifts and can be purchased in retail locations or through any of our online retailers’ websites.

Do I have to use the funds in my Microsoft account as my primary payment method?
No. Although your account will initially be set up with the currency in your Microsoft account as your payment method, you can still purchase content using another form of payment, including credit cards.

Can I split payment between an Xbox Gift Card or my Microsoft account and a credit card?
We do not offer a split payment option at this time. However, this option may be available in the future.

Which tax locale will be used in calculating my purchases?
We will not apply taxes when you purchase digital content using funds that we deposit into your account at the time of the transition. However, when you use funds that you deposit into your account after the transition (including from Xbox Gift Cards, which will not be subject to tax at purchase), all appropriate taxes will be applied to those purchases based on the ship-to address for your account.

Where can I use the funds in my Microsoft account?
At this time, your Microsoft account can be used to buy a variety Xbox content from your favourite Xbox stores, as well as content from the Windows Phone Store using your Windows Phone 8.

Can I buy an Xbox LIVE Gold Membership with an Xbox Gift Card or the funds in my Microsoft account?
At this time, Xbox Gift Cards can’t be used to buy an Xbox LIVE Gold Membership. However, this option may be available in the future.

Can I buy an Xbox Music Pass with an Xbox Gift Card?
At this time, Xbox Gift Cards can’t be used to buy an Xbox Music Pass. However, this option may be available in the future.

Can I use the funds in my Microsoft account to buy third-party content and subscriptions, such as Netflix, Vudu HD movies, HBO GO, or Hulu Plus?
No. Funds in your Microsoft account can’t be used to buy third-party content, such as TV programs, movies, games, and app subscriptions. However, you can purchase such content using another form of payment, including credit cards.

How do I change my account location?
You can move your Microsoft account from the region it’s associated with now to any other region up to one time every three months. However, the funds in your Microsoft account will not move with you, so be sure to spend your money before you change your account location!

Can I redeem currency from a different region in my account?
No. You can only redeem currency from the region associated with your account.

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