POLL: Microsoft just made big policy changes — now will you buy an Xbox One?

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Earlier this afternoon, Microsoft surprised the tech world by reversing its stance on some Xbox One policies that had angered many gamers for the past few weeks and gave Sony firepower to poke fun at its rival. Now, you won’t need to connect to the Internet once every 24 hours like Microsoft originally planned. Nor will there be any restrictions… Read More…

Nintendo 3DS tops Xbox 360 in May, but Microsoft still rules home consoles

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While the Xbox 360 continues to dominate the U.S. console industry inside the living room, Nintendo’s handheld 3DS was actually the top-selling platform across hardware and portables for the first time ever last month. For the 29th consecutive month, the Xbox 360 was the top-selling at-home console in May, according to the latest numbers from… Read More…

Microsoft says you can tether your phone for Xbox One check-ins

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Here’s a solution for those wanting to play games on the Xbox One without an Internet connection at home: Your smartphone. Microsoft’s newest console requires you to connect to the Internet at least once every 24 hours for games to work, so if you don’t have Internet at home, you’re basically screwed. But you may be… Read More…

Microsoft launches live, interactive TV show on Xbox Live called Music Room

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We’re expecting to find out about some sort of entertainment-related features at the next generation Xbox reveal this morning, but Microsoft is already getting a head start in that department with the debut of a new live, interactive music show exclusively on Xbox. It’s called The Music Room, a two-part program hosted by Laura Jackson… Read More…

The next Xbox: What to expect from Microsoft’s new console

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Well, we’re almost there. In less than 24 hours, the tech world will be listening and watching in anticipation as Microsoft officially unveils the next generation of the Xbox. The console market has been struggling, but Microsoft — which has led in the U.S. in console sales for 28 consecutive months — is aiming to shake things up… Read More…

Sony teases PS4 hardware in new video, one day before Xbox launch

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Less than 24 hours before Microsoft reveals the new generation of Xbox, Sony has just posted a teaser video showing off aspects of the Playstation 4 console. But if you were looking for high-def pictures of the new console, you’ll be disappointed. The 39-second clip shows a blurry black box and quick glimpses of the console… Read More…

Nintendo’s digital sales on the rise as company stays focused on games

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While sales of Nintendo’s Wii U continue to suffer, it appears the move to digital games has been helping the company’s overall profit. Nintendo of America CEO Reggie Fils-Aime told GamesIndustry that digital sales are “soaring.” He said that of the 15 Nintendo-made games available on the 3DS eShop, 11 percent of sales have come… Read More…

Struggling Nintendo sells 3 million Wii U consoles, lowers forecasts again

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Nintendo’s quarterly numbers are out and the company managed to sell 3.06 million Wii U consoles worldwide during the holiday quarter, following the launch of the new console in November. Combined sales of the Wii and Wii U were about 5.3 million units in the quarter — together coming up short of Microsoft’s Xbox 360,… Read More…

Teaming up: Nintendo merging console and handheld divisions to keep up with competitors

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For the first time in nearly ten years, there are some big structural changes happening at Nintendo. A report out from Japan-based Nikkei.com notes that Nintendo is combining its handheld and home console divisions with hopes to create “more innovative and attractive products.” Engadget has confirmed the news. 130 employees from the console development team will join… Read More…

Two days before Wii U debut, Nintendo delays TVii app

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Just two days before the Wii U hits stores, Nintendo announced Friday that the TVii app will be released in December. The company also said that other video services like Amazon Instant Video and Hulu Plus will be available “in the coming weeks.” Originally announced in September, TVii (pronounced “TV”)looks to turn the Wii U… Read More…