Microsoft And Sony Have Detailed Their E3 Live Streaming Schedules

Microsoft and Sony have detailed the live shows they will be having at this years E3 and where you can watch them. Microsoft say during their 1 hour shows they will be having a look at announcements, interviewing developers, showing gameplay and more. Sony say that across PSV, PS3 and PS4, over 40 games will be shown during their E3. their shows will also feature developers and gameplay from games across their consoles.



 

Show	Day	Time	Where watch
Xbox: A new Generation of Games Revealed	June 10	12:30p – 2p ET 5.30PM BST 9.30AM PDT 1.30AM JST	Xbox LIVE Xbox.com and Spike TV (US/Canada)
Xbox @ E3 – LIVE coverage from the show	June 11	7p – 8p ET Midnight BST 4:00PM PDT 8:00AM JST	Xbox LIVE and Xbox.com
Xbox @ E3 – LIVE coverage from the show	June 12	7p – 8p ET Midnight BST 4:00PM PDT 8:00AM JST	Xbox LIVE and Xbox.com
Xbox @ E3 – LIVE coverage from the show	June 13	7p – 8p ET Midnight BST 4:00PM PDT 8:00AM JST	Xbox LIVE and Xbox.com

 

Show	Day	Time
PlayStation E3 2013 Press Conference	June 10th	5:30pm Pacific Time 1:30 AM BST 8.30PM EDT 9.30AM JST
PlayStation LiveCast show	June 11	12:00pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time 8:00PM BST 3:00PM EDT 4:00AM JST
PlayStation LiveCast show	June 12	10:00am to 6:00pm Pacific Time 6:00PM BST 1:00PM EDT 2:00AM JST
PlayStation LiveCast show	June 13	10:00am to 6:00pm Pacific Time 6:00PM BST 1:00PM EDT 2:00AM JST

Sony's livestreams can be watched at PlayStation.Blog, PlayStation.Com, UStream, PlayStation Home, Facebook, Google Plus, on your PS3 via a E3 App in the whats new section on XMB, and finally on PS Vita with the Nico Nico Video App.

Source: Major Nelson And USA PlayStation Blog

Microsoft Reveal The Boxart For Xbox One And Forza Motorsport 5

Microsoft have revealed the boxart for Forza Motorsport 5 and therefore the general boxstyle for Xbox One games.

Microsoft Reveal Xbox One

Microsoft have revealed their next console, The Xbox One. this console has a mix of games, Kinect and TV. you can watch TV from your Cable, Telco or staellite set-top box via the HDMI In port at the back. the console comes with a Blu-Ray drive, a new designed controller and a new updated Kinect. voice controls return letting you turn the console on with just "Xbox On".

 

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Microsoft have revealed some of the dashboard features. one cool new one is Snap. this lets you play a game in one half of the screen and use the other half for things like Skype, or you can watch live TV in one screen and have your fantasy football results in the other. another feature is the Trending channel. this shows what your friends have been watching and whats popular amongst other Xbox Live Users.

Xbox Live has been updated as well for Xbox One. games will be downloaded and installed in segments which means users can play the game whilst it is downloading. you will be able to store your profile, games and entertainment in the cloud and then access that content from any Xbox One console. other features include:

 Smart Match. A new Smart Match matchmaking system virtually eliminates waiting in lobbies by estimating wait times and finding people you want to play with while you are enjoying other activities — reputation fundamentally matters and helps find best matches.

 Game DVR. A dedicated Game DVR captures and accesses your magic moments, all saved to the cloud. Along with sharing tools, you will have the most amazing bragging rights with Xbox Live.

 Living Games. Dynamic, living worlds evolve and improve the more you play, and advanced artificial intelligence can learn to play like you, so friends can play against your shadow.

 Expanded achievements. A new and expanded achievements system captures video of your epic moments, continues to grow a game’s achievements over time and rewards you in new ways, and your Gamerscore carries over from Xbox 360.

 Xbox SmartGlass. Xbox SmartGlass is natively part of the Xbox One platform, built in from the beginning with the ability to quickly render content directly onto your device, and now more devices can connect at one time for multiplayer and shared entertainment.

 

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Microsoft Announce The UK Retail Release Date For Minecraft Is 28th June

Microsoft have announced the retail version of Minecraft is coming out in the UK on 28th June. included will be a 48 hour subscription to Xbox Live Gold. Minecraft is already out now on XBLA.

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Microsoft Announce They Are Revealing The Next Xbox On 21st May, With A Futher Reveal At E3

Microsoft have confirmed there is going to be a new Xbox. they have announced the initial reveal of the console will be on 21st May. this event will be live streamed online and broadcasted on Spike TV from 1p ET/10a PT/17:00 GMT. then, 19 days later, Microsoft will continue the Xbox reveal at E3.

The announcement doesn't give much away, but perhaps when it says "...mark the beginning of a new generation of games, TV and entertainment" it hints that the next Xbox will indeed have some sort of Cable/Online Streaming TV.

Source: Major Nelson

Epic And People Can Fly Reveal Second Gears Of War: Judgement Expansion Comes Out From 23rd April

Epic and People Can Fly have revealed the release date for the second Gears Of War: Judgement expansion. Season Pass holders can get the game from 23rd April, with it becoming available worldwide on 30th April for 1000 MS Points. The Call To Arms Map Pack adds 3 new multiplayer maps, a new mode called Master at Arms, 250 Gamerscore and 6 new armour and gun skins.

New Maps: 
· Terminal: The speed and ferocity of the Locust invasion took Halvo Bay completely by surprise.  Residents scrambled to evacuate by every means possible, and COG forces were called in to maintain order as martial law was enforced.  However, the Locust showed no mercy, and gave no quarter; they swept through train terminals like this one to take advantage of the close quarters and sheer number of defenceless humans trapped within its walls.  Sometimes, COG forces could hold the line long enough for a final evacuation, but too many lost their lives in defence of the people and the land they loved.

· Blood Drive: As casualties started to mount, the staff at Halvo Memorial quickly began what would become the largest triage effort in the history of Sera.  Their “Give Blood Today” campaign inspired a global blood drive in support of COG forces and wounded civilians.  Sadly, Halvo fell quickly, and the hospital became a battlefront instead of a sanctuary.  The seed of hope was planted, however, and government-run Memorial hospitals across the country mobilised to keep the effort alive until Jacinto Memorial was the last standing bastion of hope for the people of Sera.

·  Boneyard: The concept of traditional memorial services had to be suspended due to the constant stream and alarming volume of casualties as Sera fell victim to the Locust Horde.  Memorial grounds quickly became boneyards.  Unmarked holes became grave sites and mausoleums were filled with the nameless remains of the fallen, their skeletons piled into heaps.  Tread lightly, you never know what, or who, you’re walking on, and one day you’re bound to join them.

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Microsoft Have Released A New Forza Horizon Trailer And Screenshots For The 1000 Club Expansion Pack

Microsoft have released a new trailer and screenshots for the Forza Horizon 1000 Club Expansion Pack. out from today, the 1000 Club Expansion Pack is a free download that brings 1000 new challenges, 10 new achievements worth 250 GamerScore and 2 new cars. most of the challenges can be completed with the standard cars the game comes with but there are some challenges for DLC including the Rally Pack. The Two Free Cars are the 1956 Ford F100 and 1995 RUF CTR2.



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Microsoft Reveal MyPunchcard, Exclusive For Xbox LIVE Reward Members

Microsoft have revealed MyPunchcard for Xbox LIVE Reward Members. this promotion see's Xbox 360 players earning rewards by playing games or buying games. for April, you can earn rewards all month long by:

1. Play 20 hours of any combination of arcade games, receive a free avatar item
2. Purchase any four arcade games for 400 Microsoft Points or more from Xbox LIVE, receive a one month Xbox LIVE Gold membership
3. Spend 3200 Microsoft Points on arcade games, receive 800 Microsoft Points in return. 

Source: Major Nelson

Microsoft Reveal The New 250 GB Spring Value Xbox 360, Available For Limited Time For $299

Microsoft have announced a new Xbox 360 console bundle is out now in the USA. this bundle consists of a 250GB Xbox 360, a download code for Darksiders II and Batman: Arkham City, 1 month free of Xbox Live Gold and a Wireless Controller. this bundle will only be available for a limited time.

Source: Major Nelson

Microsoft Have Released A New Trailer And Screenshots For Forza Horizon For The Meguiar Car Pack

Microsoft and Turn 10 have released a new trailer and screenshots for Forza Horizon. these are for the March DLC, The Meguiar Car Pack. this car pack includes the 2004 Peugeot 206 RC, 2003 Ferrari Challenge Stradale, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG, 2013 BMW M135i, 1998 Nissan R390 and 2013 Audi RS 4 Avant. this pack will come out 5th March.



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People Can Fly Have Released A New Gears Of War: Judgement Trailer Showing Campaign Features, Free Gears Of War Revealed

People Can Fly have released a new trailer for Gears Of War: Judgement. this trailer is narrated by Lt. Baird and shows some of the campaign features of Gears Of War: Judgement.



Microsoft, People Can Fly and Epic Games have also revealed that initial launch copies of Gears Of War: Judgement will come with a download token to download Gears Of War from Games Of Demand.

Pre-order  incentives for Gears Of War: Judgement have also been revealed. all fans will get the Classic HammerBurst weapon. there are also additional incentives, they are:

• GAME: Emergence Day Marcus multiplayer skin
• Tesco: Emergence Day Dom multiplayer skin
• Shop2net: Alex Brand multiplayer skin
• Other select retailers: Anya (Gears of War 3) multiplayer skin
  
  

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Microsoft And Crystal Dynamics Reveal The Limited Edition Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Comes With A Free Multiplayer Code

Crystal Dynamics and Microsoft have revealed the limited edition Tomb Raider Controller. this controller comes out when the game comes out at will cost $59.99. the controller will also come with a download code for an Xbox 360 exclusive multiplayer character called the Scavenger Archer.

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Microsoft Reveal The Nike + Kinect Xbox 360 Bundle, Out Now For $249.99

Microsoft have revealed a new Xbox 360 bundle that is out now in the USA. the Nike + Kinect Training Xbox 360 Bundle costs $249.99 and includes a 4GB Xbox 360, Kinect, Nike + Kinect Training and 1 month of Xbox Live Gold.

Microsoft have also revealed that Nike + Kinect Training will be available as a digital download from 25th December and the first DLC for the game, “Fast and Focused: 15-Minute Upper Body & Core Workout,"comes out on 26th December for 400 MS Points.

Source: Major Nelson

343 Industries Reveal The Halo 4 Crimson Map Pack, DLC Coming 10th December With 3 Maps For 800 MS Points

343 Industries have revealed the Halo 4 Crimson Map Pack. this DLC is set to come out for 800 MS Points from 10th December. the Crimson Map Pack includes 3 maps called Wreckage, Harvest and Shatter. also coming on 10th December is a new game type called Extraction. this mode is a 5v58 objective based game type where your teams are tasked with removing items from around the map.



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 Details Of Each The Maps:

· Wreckage: Wreckage is the manifestation of the chaos of war. A medium-sized, asymmetrical map great for accommodating a wide range of objective-based game modes including King of the Hill and Capture the Flag. It is a ravaged environment of crashed debris, where the surrounding destruction creates complex paths perfect for throwing off your opponents, or testing the limits of your Warthog. This devastated landscape provides plenty of cover, with tons of nooks and crannies at your disposal while fighting for your turn to become King. Wreckage supports up to 16 players in Infinity Slayer and up to 12 players in a variety of other modes, including Capture the Flag, King of the Hill and Oddball.

· Harvest: Harvest is a canon concept brought to life – the doomed agricultural planet where humans first made contact with the Covenant. A small to mid-size map, Harvest is ideal for Capture the Flag. Here, you’ll need to get creative to effectively use light vehicles which are limited to the exterior pathways and can’t get into the bases, making this map perfect for infantry firefights and face-to-face skirmishes. Snipers will also feel right at home; long sightlines are broken up by great cover and hiding spots. Harvest allows up to 12 players to face off in Capture the Flag, Infinity Slayer, King of the Hill, SWAT and Slayer Pro.

· Shatter:  Shatter is themed around natural crystalline surfaces and the huge UNSC factories mining them. This large, symmetrical map is a playground for the Warthog and Mantis - its open pathways make it easy to get around, whether on foot or in vehicles. Shatter is a great fit for Dominion and the new game type Extraction. For some close-quarters face-time, escape the open landscape and duck into a mining facility, or slip through a doorway and hunt unsuspecting Spartans. Shatter enables multiplayer mayhem for up to 16 players in Infinity Slayer and up to 12 players in other modes, such as Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, Dominion and Extraction.

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343 Industries And Microsoft Announce Halo 4 Took Over $220 Million Worldwide In Its First 24 Hours

343 Industries and Microsoft have announced that in its first 24 hours on sale worldwide, Halo 4 took more than $220 Million. Halo 4 is expected to make $300 Million in global sales by the end of its first week on sale. Lifetime sales figures for the Halo franchise now stand at over $3.38 Billion. in just 5 days over 4 Million players played online and the Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn has had over 46 Million views on Youtube.

Source: Major Nelson

343 Industries Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer And Concept Art For Halo 4

343 Industries have released a new trailer and concept art for Halo 4. the trailer shows in-game cinematics and details some of the backstory for Halo 4 whilst the concept art is for Multiplayer and shows location concept art.



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Lionhead Have Released A Launch Trailer For Fable: The Journey

Lionhead have released a launch trailer for their Xbox 360 Kinect game Fable: The Journey.

Microsoft Have Released A New Trailer For Kinect Sports: Ultimate Collection

Microsoft have released a new trailer for Kinect Sports: Ultimate Collection, the upcoming Kinect Sports and Kinect Sports Season 2 bundle. the trailer shows in-game action from each of the different sports in the collection.


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Microsoft Have Revealed the 40 Games Coming To Windows 8 From 26th October

Microsoft have detailed the games coming to their Windows 8 PC/Laptop/Tablets from October 26th. each game is an Xbox Live game and therefore support achievements and leaderboards. each of these games will be playable on either a PC, Laptop or Tablet. some will be pre-installed, for example on PC/Laptop you should see Mahjong, Minesweeper and Solitaire Collection, whilst others will be downloadable from the Windows 8 Store.

1. 4 Elements II Special Edition
2. A World of Keflings
3. Adera: Episode 1
4. Adera: Episode 2
5. Adera: Episode 3
6. Angry Birds
7. Angry Birds Space
8. Big Buck Hunter Pro
9. BlazBlue Calamity Trigger
10. Collateral Damage
11. Crash Course GO
12. Cut the Rope
13. Disney Fairies
14. Dragon’s Lair
15. Field & Stream Fishing
16. Fruit Ninja
17. Gravity Guy
18. Gunstringer: Dead Man Running
19. Hydro Thunder Hurricane
20. IloMilo
21. iStunt 2
22. Jetpack Joyride
23. Kinectimals Unleashed
24. Microsoft Mahjong
25. Microsoft Minesweeper
26. Microsoft Solitaire Collection
27. Monster Island
28. PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX
29. Pinball FX 2
30. Reckless Racing Ultimate
31. Rocket Riot 3D
32. Shark Dash
33. Shuffle Party
34. Skulls of the Shogun
35. Taptiles
36. Team Crossword
37. The Harvest HD
38. Toy Soldiers Cold War
39. Wordament
40. Zombies!!!

Source: Major Nelson

Microsoft Have Detailed Their PAX Prime Line-Up, Feautres Halo 4, Forza Horizon And Panels

Microsoft have detailed their PAX Prime line-up. this includes the games:

• Halo 4
• Forza Horizon
• Gears Of War: Judgement
• Fable: The Journey
• State Of Decay
• Happy Wars
• Crash Course 2
• Avatar Motocross Madness
• Resident Evil 6
• Tomb Raider
• FIFA Soccer 13

There is also this years Dream.Build.Play challenge. this year there are over 350 entries of games for the 360 and Windows Phone.

There are also 2 Panels this year. the Halo 4 Team from 343 Industries will be discussing Halo 4. this Panel takes place at the Pegasus Theatre on Saturday, 5.30pm - 6.30pm. also on Saturday is Major Nelson Radio: Live!. from 1.30-2.30 you can watch the show live.

Source: Major Nelson