veryone favourite Rare game Killer Instinct is Back for 2013 only on Xbox One, today on the Microsoft E3 Conference event.
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Halo is Back for Xbox One Coming 2014
Today Microsoft has announced a new entry in the Halo series exclusively for Xbox One. The untitled game was confirmed for a 2014 release during the company’s E3 2013 press conference today (10th June ).
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Attendees were shown footage of series protagonist Master Chief in a ragged cloak, confronted by a giant alien device in the middle of a desert.
Developed by 343 Industries, The new Halo title is said to “take full advantage of the power and flexibility of Xbox One” and run at 60 frames-per-second.
First Look at Titanfall by Respawn Entertainment Exclusive to Xbox One,360 and PC
A first look at Titanfall has been offered at E3 2013. Respawn Entertainment has debuted a trailer for the upcoming Xbox One exclusive at Microsoft’s conference.
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Vince Zampella introduced the trailer for the next-gen multiplayer, which shows a blasted futuristic landscape overrun with fighting soldiers and mechs.
The voiceover of the trailer apologises to a dead or lost loved one for getting back into combat.
The Titanfall trailer shows a player’s character navigating the terrain by jetpack, piloting a mech and activating some kind of cloaking device.
Zampella said that the game would “define what this generation of gaming has to offer beyond just hardware”.
New Xbox 360 Announced and Xbox Live Gold Rival to PS+
Microsoft has announced a “slimmer and quieter” model of its Xbox 360 console at E3 2013. The revised version of the current-generation system appears to feature the same internals as its predecessor, but sports an improved design.
Microsoft has pledged to continue supporting the Xbox 360, with “hundreds of new games” still to be released during the remainder of its lifecycle. Shipping today to retailers across the U.K., Ireland, U.S., Canada and Australia, the new Xbox 360 will continue to roll out worldwide across all Xbox regions over the coming months
The company also confirmed that Xbox Live Gold subscribers are to receive two free games per month, bringing the service in line with the rival PlayStation Plus platform.
The new Xbox 360 appears stunning wherever it fits in the home and offers great performance. It is available in multiple value-packed editions for the same great prices as the existing console: £149.99 UK estimated retail price (ERP1) for the 4GB console, and £199.99 ERP for the 250GB edition.
As a message of thanks to the millions of Xbox fans around the world for their passion and loyalty, Microsoft announced that every qualifying Xbox Live
Gold member new or existing will receive, at no additional charge, two Xbox 360 games per month starting 1st July until 31st December 2013, including popular titles like “Halo 3” and “Assassin’s Creed II.” And to celebrate E3 in the month of June, Xbox Live Gold subscribers will have access to “Fable III” at no additional charge.
Xbox One price, release date revealed at E3 2013
Microsoft has announced pricing and a release date for its next-generation Xbox One console. The company confirmed during its E3 press conference that the system will debut in November, priced at £429 in the UK and $499 in the US and €499 for Europe.
Numerous games were confirmed for the Xbox One at the Los Angeles expo, including Dead Rising 3, Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Crimson Dragon, and a new entry in the Halo series.
In addition, for a limited time gamers can get a Day One 12-month Xbox Live Gold membership and play “Killer Instinct: Round One,” with the exclusive Shadow Jago character, on Xbox One. Players will also receive a commemorative Day One membership card.
Xbox to Drop Microsoft Points, Now With Unlimited Friends Limit and more
Microsoft has announced updates to Xbox Live at E3 2013. At the company’s conference, it was announced that the Microsoft Points system will be abandoned.
It will instead switch to real local currencies for all players. Xbox Live will no longer feature a limit of 100 friends.
Gold memberships will be transferred over to Xbox One from 360. Xbox One will also feature a built-in TwitchTV function which will allow players to livestream their gameplay.
Mountain Dew and Doritos Will Offer THOUSANDS of Microsoft Xbox One Systems In The US
Today, we’re pleased to share some exciting news with Mountain Dew, Doritos and Xbox. This fall, Dew and Doritos will offer thousands of Xbox One systems in what will be the biggest gaming promotion in the brands’ history. Fans can register for updates on the promotion starting today at www.DEWandDORITOS.com .
Promotion Kicks off in Fall 2013; Register for Updates Today at http://www.DEWandDORITOS.com
PURCHASE, N.Y. and PLANO, TEXAS, June 10, 2013 – Gaming fans in the U.S. will soon be able to experience the next level of play thanks to the biggest gaming promotion in Mountain Dew and Doritos brand history.
This fall, celebrating a new generation of gaming, the Mountain Dew and Doritos brands will give fans the opportunity to get their hands on THOUSANDS of Xbox One consoles, the all-in-one gaming and entertainment system.
To get started, gaming enthusiasts can sign up now at DEWandDORITOS.com for updates.
“The Mountain Dew and Doritos brands are going to reward gamers in the biggest way possible this year with a variety of opportunities to get their hands on the new Xbox One,” said Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb. “We’ll be sharing more details throughout the summer, but rest assured that DEW and Doritos are creating something that is truly befitting of our epic new generation hardware.”
Join the conversation on Twitter @mtn_dew and @Doritos #DEWDORITOSXBOX.
The Man of Steel Fights Off on to Mobile
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces the Man of Steel game for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, as well as tablets, will be available beginning 14th June, 2013 on the App Store. Inspired by the Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures feature film “Man of Steel” and developed by Phosphor Games Studio, Man of Steel is a 3D-fighting game that lets players combat General Zod and his invading Kryptonian forces on both ground and air in a fast-paced mobile adventure.
Man of Steel provides players with two diverse game modes. Featuring custom, console-quality cinematic sequences, Story Mode transports players directly to Smallville, the Kent Farm and other familiar settings to battle General Zod and save Earth from its destruction. In Survival Mode, fans see how long they can last against a progressively more difficult swarm of Zod’s forces. Players can share their scores with friends to see who the ultimate Man of Steel is, as well as upgrade their skills and unlock new suits by winning battles and earning experience points along the way.
“The Man of Steel game allows Superman fans to extend the movie experience and game on-the-go with their favourite characters from the ‘Man of Steel’ film,” said Greg Ballard, Senior Vice President, Mobile, Social and Emerging Platforms, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Phosphor Games delivered an addictive brawler that lets players feel the power of being a Super Hero.”
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The Man of Steel App is available for £1.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.appstore.com/. An HD version is available for £2.99 on iPad. The film and mobile app will both be released concurrently on 14th June, 2013.
Beyond Good & Evil 2 teased by Ubisoft
Beyond Good & Evil 2 has been teased by Ubisoft ahead of tonight’s (10th June) E3 press conference.
The Ubisoft Facebook page features an image of Beyond Good & Evil character Pey’j with the caption: “We’re a bit busy prepping for E3. Time to call in some reinforcements. (Points if you remember this classic character!)”
Beyond Good & Evil creator Michel Ancel previously confirmed that the sequel remains in “active development”.
His comments support previous reports that the game will launch on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Ubisoft’s E3 press conference will take place today at 11pm UK time.
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Just Dance 2014 Leaks on Xbox Live
Just Dance 2014 has leaked up on Xbox Live Marketplace. Apparently the new Just Dance franchise will make you dance even more, while also focusing on social aspects, allowing you to connect and dance with players from all over the world and share a unique dancing experience with them.
New modes will also be available for the game, although these will no doubt be revealed at Ubisoft’s conference later tonight. Ubisoft’s E3 press conference kicks off tonight at 11pm UK time / 3pm PST time. You’ll be able to watch it live on Connected Digital World
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E3 2013 Games advertising in pictures
Whilst the doors to E3 haven’t opened yet, there is a lot of advertising going on for games coming soon, some as late as 2014.
Here are some of the ones from inside the convention center and outside it, and these aren’t even what maybe on show inside the actual event itself.
Bethesda Softworks
Disney
SEGA
SQUARE ENIX
Warner Bros
Ubisoft
2K
Stay tuned for more E3 2013 coverage right here on Connected Digital World.
Can you Hack Watching the “Watch Dogs” Trailer
A Watch Dogs cinematic trailer is now out for Ubisoft’s E3 press conference. The video sees Aiden Pearce use various gadgets to stalk a target and eliminate his henchmen.
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Pearce then hacks into the city’s power supply to cause a blackout and escape from cops.
Announced at last year’s E3 event in Los Angeles, Watch Dogs will be a launch game for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
It will feature innovative social features that allow users to access other players’ games using smartphones.
Ubisoft has said that the game will be available in four different special editions. The Special Edition and the Vigilante Edition will be available exclusively at GAME, the Uplay Exclusive Edition from the company’s online store and the Dedsec Edition at various UK retailers.
EA Sports E3 Teaser Trailer
EA Sports has released a small teaser trailer for E3, showing off some of the titles we can expect to see during the publishers conference tonight.
Games such as FIFA, UFC, NBA and NHL will all be on show and we’ll be streaming the conference here
Tune in below on June 10 at 1pm US Pacific time (which is 9pm UK time) as EA unveils its next generation of games with news on Battlefield 4, FIFA, Madden, UFC, NBA LIVE, Need For Speed, Star Wars and more!
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Maxis Release SimCity ‘5.0’ Patch Details
Maxis has been busy patching up SimCity once again, this time readying it’s latest fix in version 5.0.
There is certainly plenty new to been seen in version 5.0, such as better trading, improvements to great works and fixes for garbage and recycling trucks.
Here’s the patch notes.
SimCity Update 5.0 patch notes
- New: Historic Price charts for Global Market resources are available from the SimCity World button on the main menu.
- New: The Region Wall chat has been completely updated with a new look and new functionality! Chat functions more efficiently and it’s much easier to communicate with other players. Time stamps show on chat messages on rollover. Regional events are easier to read and can be toggled on and off.
- New: Added a filter for friends’ regions in the join region section.
- New: Trading control. Added feature to give players more control over their utilities. Players can now choose whether or not to keep their power, water, or sewage local. This setting can be found on the information panel accessible by clicking on the power plant, water tower, or sewage pipe or plant. Sharing with the region is on by default.
- New: Regional Missions: Added seven new regional missions: Drink It Up!, Plug In, So Stoked, The Wheels on the Bus, Ferry Dust, Station to Station, and Riding Coach.
- New: Regional Achievement: Added a new regional achievement, Field Trip!
- Gifting Improvements: Cash gifts are now delivered electronically, not by truck. This should improve the efficiency of gifting.
- Resource gifts: Resource gifts will happen more reliably. Multiple trucks can make deliveries at once if they are available in the sending city and the truck capacities have been increased.
- Great Works Improvements: Delivery trucks will mark their resources as dropped off as soon as they reach the Great Works, instead of when they arrive back in the city. This will make tracking time more reliable.
- Great Works Improvements: Update to have all resources at Great Works handled at the regional level. This will address players in different cities seeing different resources once the server has processed the region and cities.
- Great Works Improvements: Fixed an issue where an Arcology would maintain power from the region and fixed an issue where shoppers would not increase at the Arcology as it was leveled up. This will update in both existing and new Arcologies.
- Great Works Improvements: Tuned the Solar Farm.
- Regional Unlocks: The advanced coal mine unlocks regionally. Fixed issue where the Trade HQ sometimes did not unlock.
- Fire Advisor Trading clarity: Tuned the Fire advisor so they do not tell you that neighbors are sending fire trucks when your neighbor has no fire stations.
- Trading: School buses that travel from a neighbor’s city will show that city’s avatar.
- Regional Commuting: Fixed an issue where Sims would not be able to take transit out of cities with lots of streetcars or shuttle buses. This could cause some cases where commuting Sims could not return home and their homes would go abandoned.
- Garbage Trucks and Recycling Trucks: Fixed an issue that some cities experienced where garbage and recycling trucks do not leave their buildings or disappeared when trading service with neighbors. Existing cities who have trucks that have disappeared will have to demolish their missing trucks’ garages and plop new garages.
- Text Clarification: The “Out of Money” message now says “Can’t find work” when appropriate in rollover feedback and the approval rating UI. This is to clarify your Sims’ actual need.