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E3 2013: Sony Unveils PS4 Design

Sony Unveils PS4 Design

Seeing double?

At their E3 2013 press conference, Sony marked their entry into the next generation by unveiling the PlayStation 4 hardware design. Initial comments on the social networks suggest that it looks a tad like the Xbox One design that people don't appear to be particularly fond of. Others have rushed to the system's defence. A sort of...

E3 2013: Minecraft is Coming to Xbox One

Minecraft is Coming to Xbox One

Dig, dig, dig.

The global sensation that is Minecraft is coming to Xbox One, it was revealed earlier today. The game, which is still topping Xbox Live download charts and has recently seen a retail release, will apparently not be present at the console's launch in November, but will follow early in 2014, we're told. Not much more information was...

E3 2013: Powerstar Golf for Xbox One Revealed

Powerstar Golf for Xbox One Revealed

Zoe Mode lines up the shot.

Another title that missed the cut (sorry) from the Microsoft conference at E3 2013, was Powerstar Golf, which is in development with Zoe Mode (the crew behind the fun Xbox Live Arcade Kinect title Haunt) and is due for release on Xbox One before Christmas. It looks a little closer to Hot Shots Golf than Tiger Woods PGA...

E3 2013: Xbox One Headset Images Emerge

Xbox One Headset Images Emerge

Meet the new headset. Same as the old headset.

Microsoft has released the first images of the official Xbox One Chat Headset that will come bundled with your Xbox One console. Also, the first images of the Play 'N Charge kit have surfaced, too. We know, exciting, huh? Some folks will be interested, and that's why we're posting it. As far as the...

E3 2013: Zoo Tycoon Announced for Xbox One and Xbox 360

Zoo Tycoon Announced for Xbox One and Xbox 360

Quietly creeps up on the crowd.

One title that didn't make the cut at Microsoft's E3 press conference, is Zoo Tycoon, which will be released for both Xbox One and Xbox 360. Not much has been confirmed about the title as yet, but the game is in development with Frontier (who brought us Kinectimals) and looks to feature Kinect controls. The official...

E3 2013: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Confirmed for Xbox One

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Confirmed for Xbox One

Jumping into the next generation.

Traveller's Tales have confirmed that LEGO Marvel Super Heroes will be making the jump to Xbox One. Formerly confirmed for the Xbox 360 and other current-gen platforms, GameTrailers TV prized the info out of a TT representative during a live demo of the game. The game is due for release in October on current-gen,...

News: Q&A: The Crew

Q&A: The Crew

Driving you wild.

The Crew was one of the highlights of Ubisoft's E3 press conference, and in order to try and provide more information about the open-world racer, Ubisoft have issued a Q&A that clears up some questions that you may have about the game. Without further ado, we'll let them take it away... 1. What is THE CREW? THE CREW is a...

E3 2013: Trials Fusion Coming to Xbox One and 360 in 2014

Trials Fusion Coming to Xbox One and 360 in 2014

Mobile version launching alongside

During Ubisoft's E3 press briefing, it was announced that a third entry in the ever-popular Trials series would be making its way to Xbox One and Xbox 360 in 2014. The trailer on display showed a rider catching big air high above the clouds, with nothing else but the tips of massive skyscrapers in view, giving the...

E3 2013: Dragon Age 3: Inquisition Now Coming Fall 2014

Dragon Age 3: Inquisition Now Coming Fall 2014

Hitting current and next-gen platforms

Our first look at Bioware's hotly-anticipated third entry, Dragon Age 3: Inquisition, was finally unveiled during EA's packed E3 presser. Also confirmed was the release date, now pushed to the fall of next year. While no actual gameplay was shown, the debut trailer was not CG (thankfully) and designed with the...

E3 2013: New Star Wars Battlefront in Development

New Star Wars Battlefront in Development

A Luke-warm reception, this was not

Not too long ago, EA acquired the exclusive rights to develop games based on the Star Wars franchise, and as you can imagine, some fans immediately began speculating whether or not we'd see the return of the long dormant Star Wars: Battlefront series. Well, wonder no longer. During this afternoon's EA press...

E3 2013: Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare Is Not The Game You Think It Is

Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare Is Not The Game You Think It Is

Third-person action...with plants!

EA took the stage for their E3 showing today and instead of opening with their big guns, Battlefield 4 or Dragon Age, they felt the world needed to see something entirely different. Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare — not Plants Vs. Zombies 2 — is a third-person, tower defense shooter set in the PvZ universe...

E3 2013: Dead Rising 3 is Alive Only on Xbox One

Dead Rising 3 is Alive Only on Xbox One

New character, vehicles and smartglass integration

One of the lengthier gameplay demonstrations at today's E3 event was another exclusive and next game in the Dead Rising series, Dead Rising 3 coming this holiday season. Capcom is once again pitting the player against incredible odds against the walking dead in Dead Rising 3, calling it an...

E3 2013: Xbox Live FREE For 12 Months With Xbox One Preorders? No!

Xbox Live FREE For 12 Months With Xbox One Preorders? No!

Packaging shown off, too!

If you preorder an Xbox One console, you'll get hold of an Xbox One Day One bundle, rather than the standard edition. The Day One bundle includes limited edition packaging, as well a specially marked controller, a limited Xbox One Day One achievement and most interestingly of all, what appears to be a free 12-month Xbox...

E3 2013: New Indie Game 'Below' Looks Amazing

New Indie Game 'Below' Looks Amazing

Coming from Capybara Games

Contrasting the excessive explosions and gun fights from AAA titles during Microsoft's E3 conference today, was indie game 'Below' from Capy. The brief look at the game showed the unique partnership between Capy and the team behind the excellent iOS adventure, Superbrothers: Sword & Sorcery EP. The game is continuing...

E3 2013: New Xbox 360 Announced

New Xbox 360 Announced

Available now...

A new version of the Xbox 360 console has been made available by Microsoft today. Announced at their E3 press conference, the new console features a design that is based on the Xbox One, and is quieter and a little more boxy than the Xbox 360 S. The system price is the same as it was, and the new form factor is available from...

E3 2013: New Halo Teased for 2014

New Halo Teased for 2014

Coming to Xbox One; no gameplay shown

It wouldn't have been a complete E3 conference without seeing Master Chief's face — or, helmet. Halo is making it's next-gen leap to Xbox One in 2014 according to the impressive debut trailer. 343 Industries is once again behind the development chair and while no number or subtitle was announced, we're 95%...

E3 2013: Crimson Dragon Soars Into Sight

Crimson Dragon Soars Into Sight

Dragon itself onto Xbox One

Back in 2003, Panzer Dragoon: Orta released as an exclusive for the original Xbox to great critical acclaim, and since then, fans have been wondering why the series has remained dormant. Well, during the E3 Xbox press briefing, it was announced that Crimson Dragon – appearing to be a spiritual successor to Panzer...

E3 2013: Xbox One Price Confirmed by Microsoft

Xbox One Price Confirmed by Microsoft

Brace yourselves...

Microsoft has confirmed the pricing of the next-generation Xbox One console, at their E3 press conference. The system will go on sale in November - final date to be confirmed - and will cost $499 in the US, 499 EUR in Europe, and £429 in the UK. That's kind of the price we expected, although there were some very surprised...