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Xbox One achievements dynamic, not limited to single games
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, May 21, 2013 2:30PM PDT
Microsoft has given details on some of the revisions to achievements in the Xbox One. Read more
Xbox One Kinect reading emotions and heart rate
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, May 21, 2013 2:00PM PDT
Ooh, what a fancy new sensor the Xbox One's Kinect has. With a 1080p camera and some nonsense about photons, it's more accurate and more reliable. And it knows when you're afraid. With the big reveal today, Microsoft has demonstrated using Kinect on Xbox One to detect users' heart rate and facial expressions. Read more
Battlefield 4 launching October 29; confirmed for Xbox One and PS4
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, May 21, 2013 12:50PM PDT
With the next generation of consoles now revealed, EA has announced that Battlefield 4 will, surprise surprise, hit both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It also confirmed a release date for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 of October 29 but, as neither new system has a launch date yet, merely said it'll be on them this holiday season. The pre-order bonus will be BF4's first multiplayer DLC pack, named 'China Rising.' Read more
In case you missed it, watch the Xbox One recap here
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, May 21, 2013 12:20PM PDT
Watch the unveiling of the next Xbox right here on Shacknews. Read more
Xbox One not backwards compatible with 360 games
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, May 21, 2013 11:19AM PDT
The Xbox One won't play existing Xbox 360 games, according to Xbox Live corporate VP Marc Whitten. Read more
Xbox One doesn't require always-on connection, but mandatory installs tied to accounts
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, May 21, 2013 11:11AM PDT
In an interview directly following Microsoft's presentation today, Don Mattrick confirmed that the newly announced Xbox One console won't require an always-on Internet connection. Read more
Call of Duty: Ghosts preview: rebooting a franchise
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, May 21, 2013 11:00AM PDT
We got an early look at Call of Duty: Ghosts and got a bit of detail on the story, a new character, multiplayer and the new engine. Read more
Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC exclusive to Xbox One first
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, May 21, 2013 10:54AM PDT
More details have finally been revealed for Call of Duty: Ghosts, courtesy of the Xbox One reveal event on the Microsoft campus. All DLC for the... Read more
Microsoft joins with Spielberg for live action Halo TV series
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, May 21, 2013 10:50AM PDT
Microsoft has announced a live-action Halo series in conjunction with film great Steven Spielberg. Not too many details were announced other than 343 Studios will be involved and Spielberg is thrilled to be a part of the experience. Read more
EA Sports games on Xbox One use new 'Ignite' engine
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, May 21, 2013 10:50AM PDT
A new generation of consoles means a new generation of engines, and EA has shown off its new 'Ignite' engine which is the foundation of new EA Sports titles. Technically it's only confirmed it for Xbox One, announced during Microsoft's big reveal event, but we all know what's going on. It appears to be quite pretty, and will make you cry or something. Read more
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