Microsoft announces Gamescom 2015 details; Crackdown, Quantum Break, and Scalebound confirmed
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Microsoft has revealed its plans for Gamescom 2015, which includes the date and time of its Xbox briefing and some of the games we can expect to see during the show.
READ MORE >Limited Edition Xbox One bundle will include Forza Motorsport 6
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Those looking to invest in an Xbox One may want to wait before driving one off the lot. A new model is set to pull up in just a few months.
READ MORE >"Are there any deals to trade in that turd of a Wii U for an Xbox One?"
see all 10 commentsThe 10 Best E3 2015 Surprises
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Every E3 has its share of surprises, but this year seemed to top every other. Here are 10 big reveals that had fans cheering or gasping.
READ MORE >"If you liked ICO & SOTC, then yes, this is what we all waited for."
see all 7 commentsXbox One Elite Console listed on Walmart
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Walmart may have revealed the Xbox One Elite Console prematurely.
READ MORE >"Would be nice if it's a smaller redesign that can be set vertically."
see all 4 commentsXbox One promotion offers a free game with console purchase; starts on Father's Day
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Now that E3 is over, Microsoft is hoping to sell more Xbox One consoles with its upcoming promotion.
READ MORE >"hmm ok. somehow I read that as participating Microsoft retailers. lol, thanks =D"
see all 12 commentsGameStop praises Xbox One backwards compatibility support
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GameStop can't get behind Microsoft enough with their decision to provide backwards compatability.
READ MORE >"Lets not forget the farce of backwards compatibility in the 360. Only a few came over from the ..."
see all 19 commentsOpinion: E3 2015 Shows Off the Year of the PC
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Between big announcements from Sony, Microsoft and other developers at this year's E3, it's easy to overlook how the PC has grown its own significant presence. That's ok, because as console makers vie for the top prize, the PC is walking away with the most toys.
READ MORE >E3 2015: Xbox One backwards compatibility explained
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Exactly how will Xbox One be able to run Xbox 360 games, especially when it was such a contentious idea just a few years ago? Shacknews visited with Microsoft during E3 2015 to find out.
READ MORE >"Will x-box one users have access to purchase the games from the ms store if they don't own them ..."
see all 20 commentsE3 2015: Rise of the Tomb Raider Puts the tomb back in Tomb Raider
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Despite a largely positive reception, Tomb Raider fans had plenty of feedback to offer to the developers of the 2013 reboot. Judging by what we've seen of Rise of the Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics has had its ear to the ground, listening.
READ MORE >"agreed, UC4 looked beautiful but I don't think it had quite the leap over what else was shown ..."
see all 27 commentsE3 2015: Gigantic Preview: A Monster Hybrid of Shooter and MOBA
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Motiga's third-person shooter and MOBA hybrid Gigantic looks to borrow the best parts of both, with mostly successful results.
READ MORE >"I was excited, cause I thought this was a kick ass adventure game in the same vein as Zelda. ..."
see all 2 commentsE3 2015: Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and laying groundwork for Gears 4
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Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is more than just an appetizer for fans. It's how this newly formed Gears studio is preparing itself for the challenge of stepping into one of Microsoft's burliest sets of boots.
READ MORE >"I initially thought it WAS all 3, when i heard about the announcement, and almost got giddy."
see all 8 commentsXbox One Fall 2015 update includes Cortana, a redesigned Home, and more
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Microsoft had a lot on its plate yesterday, which is why they didn't focus on the upcoming changes to the user interface of the Xbox One. Today, we're learning it's going to be one doozy of an update.
READ MORE >"The current travesty is exactly that. Its slow as fuck, hard to navigate, etc. Hopefully this ..."
see all 13 commentsE3 2015: Gears 4 Announced at Xbox E3 Press Conference
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The Coalition took to the stage to announce new Gears of War title coming exclusively to Xbox ONe.
READ MORE >"I wanna know if this is a reboot or continuation of the current canon????? 3 had a pretty ..."
see all 4 commentsE3 2015: DayZ Creator Announces New IP ION Coming to Xbox One and PC
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Dean Hall, the creator of the popular Arma Mod, DayZ, has announced an upcoming IP, Ion, which will be exclusive to PC and Xbox One.
READ MORE >"I don`t think so. So this where all the Dayz standalone funding went."
see all 4 commentsE3 2015: Sword Coast Legends Coming to Xbox One
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Microsoft revealed during their Xbox Indie Reel today that Sword Coasts Legends would be coming to the Xbox One.
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"The second missed proper boss fights and was a lazy map rehash with zombies."
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