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Xbox 720 Reveal Date
Ever since Sony shown off it’s latest console, the PlayStation4, to the world gamers, including myself, have all been wondering what will the Xbox 720 look like and just how Microsoft are going to respond.
Rumours have always been appearing on the internet however just like what happened before Sony lured gamers with the “see the future” event these rumours may start becoming truth. There is no confirmation of the name, price, or release date Microsoft are being very quiet however we could be close.
21st May 2013
This is the date every gamer, Microsoft, Sony fanatic should be aware of.
“Windows watcher Paul Thurrott revealed recently that Microsoft is planning an Xbox event for May 21st, and we understand this date is accurate. This is the tentative date for a next-generation Xbox announcement, but Microsoft had originally planned an April 24th event.” According to The Guardian.
Companies such as The Verge, IGN also suspect a May release date which will then benefit Microsoft by showing off their latest console just one month later at E3.
IGN quote that “Despite fears to the contrary, Thurrott also asserted in the podcast that the Xbox 720 will be a gaming device first and foremost, and will not attempt to serve as an entertainment hub for the living room. Supposedly another model of the console was originally planned to target that niche, but the idea has since been put on the back-burner.”
The Xbox720, who’s name may be changed, will hopefully focus more on gaming rather than an entertainment system,however download content such as movies may once again make the 720 an entertainment system. It is rumored to make use of Windows 8 and a separate unit set to appeal to the more ‘casual gamer’.
Interestingly it may have to be connected to the internet therefore being DRM, as quoted once by Thurrot,
“The thing that interests me, going back and looking at some of the stuff I got a long time ago, it actually says ‘must be internet-connected to use’ in the notes,” he explained, before adding, “And that’s all I have, but it does say that.”
This could be Microsoft way of exploring cross-platform opportunities which may eventually lead towards a phone and television set. However this is another story.
Please remember as of yet there is no comment from Microsoft.
Sources;
IGN (2013) Veteran Tech Blogger Spills Xbox 720 Reveal Date, Pricing and More – IGN. [online] Available at: http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/04/08/veteran-tech-blogger-spills-xbox-720-reveal-date-pricing-and-more [Accessed: 9 Apr 2013].
The Guardian (2013) Press Start: Xbox 720 event rumoured for May. [online] Available at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2013/apr/09/press-start-game-news [Accessed: 9 Apr 2013].
The Inquirer (2013) Microsoft might announce the Xbox 720 in May. [online] Available at: http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2259815/microsoft-might-announce-the-xbox-720-in-may [Accessed: 9 Apr 2013].
What’s Your Tag? (2013) Xbox 720 Reveal Date and Pricing. [online] Available at: http://whatsyourtagblog.com/2013/04/08/xbox-720-reveal-date-and-pricing/ [Accessed: 9 Apr 2013].
Recent events in the gaming world
Hello everyone! Due to recent events in my life such as catching up with university work, going on holiday to Spain and starting a new job I haven’t be able to blog as much as I’d like 😦 Here is a catch up of all the events which have happened within the gaming world recently just to catch you, and me up.
Game Developers Conference
25th to 29th March 2013 saw the Game Developers Conference (GDC) being held in San Francisco, California, to catch up in full visit the following link http://www.gamasutra.com/gdc-2013 Companies who attended the event included Blizzard Entertainment, Microsoft, OnLive and many more! Sony did not attend this event, I believe they are saving the best for E3 later this year, TechRadar quotes “A room full of potential PS4 developers got a run down of the system’s architecture, design philosophy and online features. However, as local multiplayer fanatics, we loved hearing that the system will use its controller tracking to automatically swap split screen, should players rearrange themselves on the couch.” Personally it will be interesting to see what will become of this and how it works, if it goes well perhaps other developers will look into this in the future. UMB Tech Game Network have confirmed that GDC 2013 attracted 23,000 attendees, the largest crowd in the show’s history. Future game ‘Battlefield 4’ seventeen minute footage was leaked, the footage is shown below.
Electronic Arts Boss denied there is any link between video game content and “actual violence”
Video Games and Violence is a topic of personal interest and hype in the gaming world as many gamers know video games do not cause violence, here are links to my other blog posts which feature this topic https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/17/a-brief-look-at-video-game-violence-a-political-and-video-gamer-view/ and https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/02/21/video-games-and-violence/
John Riccitiello, the boss of EA voiced the thoughts of many gamers in which he says video games can instead be good and they do not cause for any gamer to become violent or take part in violent acts.
Disney cancel the upcoming ‘Star Wars’ game
Sad news for any fan of Star Wars and gaming LucasArts has been closed by Disney. Star Wars 1313 which had a demo at E3 in 2012 will no longer go ahead. This game was set to place “players in control of a deadly bounty hunter as he uses an arsenal of exotic weaponry to hunt down his marks and uncover the truth surrounding a criminal conspiracy.” However LucasFilm spokesperson Miles Perkins, spoke to BBC, saying production on Star Wars 1313 has simply been “halted.” Therefor this game could still get the go ahead at some time in the future.
Sources;
BBC News (2013) EA denies games encourage violence. [online] Available at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21274482 [Accessed: 6 Apr 2013].
Game Developers Conference (2013) Game Developers Conference | Exhibitor List. [online] Available at: http://www.gdconf.com/expo/exhibitorlist.html [Accessed: 6 Apr 2013].
IGN (2013) Star Wars 1313 . [online] Available at: http://uk.ign.com/games/star-wars-1313-project/xbox-360-135469 [Accessed: 6 Apr 2013].
Mashable (2013) Disney Closes LucasArts. [online] Available at: http://mashable.com/2013/04/03/disney-closes-lucasarts/ [Accessed: 6 Apr 2013].
Norris, E. (2013) Star Wars 1313 Isn’t Canceled, It’s Just ‘Halted’. [online] Available at: http://www.craveonline.com/gaming/articles/474643-star-wars-1313-isnt-canceled-its-just-halted [Accessed: 6 Apr 2013].
Slash Film (2013) Star Wars Bits: ‘Star Wars 1313′ Game Would Have Starred Boba Fett. [online] Available at: http://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-bits-star-wars-1313-game-would-have-starred-boba-fett-plus-ilm-layoffs-and-clone-wars/ [Accessed: 6 Apr 2013].
Sony PS4 Playstation (2013) GDC 2013: Developer Conference record attendance at GDC 2013. [online] Available at: http://sonyps4playstation.com/gdc-2013-developer-conference-record-attendance-at-gdc-2013/ [Accessed: 6 Apr 2013].
TechRadar (2013) GDC 2013: top 10 moments from the conference. [online] Available at: http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/gdc-2013-what-to-expect-1129300 [Accessed: 6 Apr 2013].
Xbox plan to announce the 720 soon!
With all the hype surrounding the latest PS4 and the announcement which took place last week in New York, Microsoft have indeed reacted to this, although not in the way that you may have expected.
Of course there is, and probably will always be, a dispute between Sony and Microsoft who are the biggest competitors when it comes to Video Game Platforms, WHOIS data, has allegedly stated that XboxEvent.com was registered yesterday.
Another rumor is that Xbox may reveal the Xbox720 at E3 on 11th June, however with the Game Developers conference happening very soon perhaps Microsoft may decide to announce then.
More will be released on this story soon!
Updated 17th April 2013: Please note that since this post has been published the website mentioned is now removed. Please visit https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/xbox-720-reveal-date/ for more Xbox 720 news.
BioShock Infinite
A game which in particular i am really excited about its release is BioShock Infinite. Not only is this game one of the best games released in March it could also possibly be one of the most anticipated and exciting games to be released this year. Having the release date already been pushed back twice (October 16th, 2012 and February 26, 2013) this game will finally be released on the 26th March, I decided to discuss this game ahead of its release and see what adventures await before us. Published by 2K games and developed by Irrational Games.
Genre Platforms
First-person shooter PS3, Xbox 360 and PC
Booker and Elizabeth
About the game
Set in 1912 you become Booker DeWitt, a main character and also a a former Pinkerton detective. The storyline we know of so far is short, the main goal is to find Elizabeth, a young woman who’s gone missing and been held captive in the floating city and return her unharmed. Unfortunately we can tell it won’t be simple otherwise then the game would be very short. She is guarded by Songbird, a monstrous, winged creature who has become her only friend.
Drawing off the two previous BioShock games (BioShock and BioShock 2) the game could very likely be another game with its main focus being on the story line this may not appeal to all gamers, however if you do like games which have a lot of shooting then this game could be worth playing and switching between a shooting game and this to gain the fast pace, BioShock previous games have been very deliberate and paced. There is also a possibility of the story line continuing further. Like previous BioShock games, the player has the option to use a combination of weapons, gear, psychokinetic powers granted through “vigors” against his attacks.
BioShock Infinite Gear
Breaking away from the underwater setting of the first two games most of the action takes place in a floating city held aloft by dirigibles. The floating city is supposedly Columbia, once a symbol of America’s success as a nation, floating around the world as a traveling World’s Fair, a marvel of human innovation. Hence the logo being similar to a torn American flag with a Carnival twist. If you would like to discover more view the trailers or a special look into the first 5 minutes of BioShock Infinite at the end of this post.
Awards
In 2011 Bioshock Infinite was announced as the big winner of E3 with four awards. They are;
- Best of Show
- Best Original Game
- Best PC Game
- Best Action/Adventure Game
For a full list of winners see the Game Critics Award link at the bottom of this post.
BioShock Infinite Artwork
Try BioShock Infinite if you like…
RPGs, FPS, Resident Evil, BioShock, BioShock2, Borderlands
Trailers
Sources;
1Up (2013) Two Possible Reasons for BioShock Infinite’s 2013 Delay. [online] Available at: http://www.1up.com/news/bioshock-infinite-13-delay-possible-reasons [Accessed: 7 Feb 2013].
Bioshock Infinite (2011) The Game. [online] Available at: http://www.bioshockinfinite.com/the-game/ [Accessed: 7 Feb 2013].
Game Critics Awards (2011) Game Critics Awards 2011 Winners. [online] Available at: http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/2011winners.html [Accessed: 7 Feb 2013].
Polygon (2012) BioShock Infinite hands-on: Mysteries in the clouds. [online] Available at: http://www.polygon.com/2012/12/7/3739008/bioshock-infinite-hands-on-preview [Accessed: 7 Feb 2013].
YouTube (2013) City in the Sky Trailer. [online] Available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRjNMQZ1qBk [Accessed: 7 Feb 2013].
YouTube (2012) BioShock Infinite Beast of America Trailer. [online] Available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gBVZj6ROV0 [Accessed: 7 Feb 2013].
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Previous blog posts, right from the start!;
Hello fellow Pwnr – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/hello-fellow-pwnr/
Google+ page – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/exciting-new-google-page/
Dates for your geek calendar – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/dates-for-your-geek-calendar/
Video Game Memes – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/video-game-memes-whats-not-to-like/
Xbox 720, the latest stage – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/special-report-xbox-720-the-latest-stage/
Geek finds – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/geek-finds/
Favourite game of 2012&hottest game of 2012 – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/favourite-game-of-2012-as-voted-for-by-you-and-hottest-game-of-2012-to-purchase/
Video Game Violence, a political and gamer view – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/17/a-brief-look-at-video-game-violence-a-political-and-video-gamer-view/
Snow Day, Missions and Gaming – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/snow-day-missions-and-gaming/
PS4 the latest surrounding rumours – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/19/special-report-playstation-4-ps4-the-latest-surrounding-rumours/
Grand Theft Auto V – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/20/grand-theft-auto-v/
Dates for your geek calendar (preview! part 2) – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/21/dates-for-your-geek-calendar-preview-part-2/
Video Games: Benefits of playing – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/22/video-games-benefits-of-playing/
E3 – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/e3-2013-what-we-know-so-far/
Hitman HD Trilogy – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/hitman-hd-trilogy/
SimCity – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/25/simcity/
OnLive – https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/27/onlive-a-cloud-gaming-platform/
E3 2013, what we know so far
Although June does seem a while away right not we absolutly cannot wait for E3! For that reason we’ve decided this blog post will feature what we already know about this years E3 and will be regulary updated with the latest news. So you don’t miss out on this we will regularly post on our Google+ page when this post has been updated, be sure to check it out and please like this post. Here is a quick link to our Google+ page https://plus.google.com/u/0/103896170333263244118/posts Don’t worry if you are new to gaming, have never heard about E3 before, or currently do not know who will be at E3, all is explained and revealed below, just for you.
When is E3?
This year E3 is on 11th to 13 June at Los Angeles Convention Center, California. The show hours are; 12:00PM – 6:00PM on Tuesday 11th June 2013, 10:00AM – 6:00PM on Wednesday 12th June 2013 and 10:00AM – 5:00PM on Thursday 13th June 2013. Please note all times are Pacific Time Zone, UTC-8.
What is E3?
E3 stands for Electronic Entertainment Expo. If you want to be among the first to know anything that happens in the gaming universe then it probably will be announced or revealed at E3. As quoted on the website the event;
“…draws tens of thousands of professionals to experience the future of interactive entertainment. The most influential people leading the most innovative companies in the industry attend E3 to see groundbreaking new technologies and never-before-seen products for computers, video game consoles, handheld systems, mobile and social, and the Internet.”
This is the largest trade show and covers all aspects of gaming. You cannot rightfully be a true geek until you have either been lucky enough to attend or sat on your laptop at home watching live the latest streaming of E3 coverage. (Or so that is my definition) An Expo floor pass for all 3 days will set you back $795 ($995 after 29th April 2013), a Industry pass is free with the catch being you have to be a qualified Interactive Entertainment Industry, meaning professionals only.
Who is attending?
There are over 90 exhibitors so far! To see the full list visit the ‘E3 exhibitor directory’ link at the end of this post. We have selected the best below;
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- Activision Publishing, Inc.
- Capcom U.S.A., Inc.
- CI Games
- Disney Interactive
- Electronic Arts
- Epic Games Inc.
- Gameloft
- IGN Entertainment
- Microsoft Corporation
- NAMCO BANDAI Games America
- Nintendo of America Inc.
- OnLive
- Sony Online Entertainment
- Wargaming.net
- Warner Bros. Interactive
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Latest News
Entertainment Software Association (ESA) have announced they will continue to hold this event in Los Angeles until 2015.
There is a possibility of Sony announcing the PS3 for the first time. This has been hinted at with the past with Sony being in no rush to make an announcement, with the GDC (Game Developers Conference) happing in March maybe Sony will wait until June.
If you are a Nintendo fan then you’ll like this. Nintendo has confirmed that the next Super Smash Bros. game, which is to be a new 3D Mario game and a Mario Kart for Wii U will make their debut at E3.
More News Coming Soon!!
Such as the E3 2013 mobile app! (if you prefer you now download the E3 2012 mobile app (available for Apple devices only) which features maps, photo gallery and a special E3 insider feature)
Links
E3 (2013) Exhibitor Directory. [online] Available at: http://e313.mapyourshow.com/5_0/exhibitor_results.cfm?type=alpha&alpha=@&CFID=78168060&CFTOKEN=f5644dccd231e99-1963A875-E1AA-7D72-EA0FE36A9180FC2C [Accessed: 23 Jan 2013].
E3 (2013) Welcome to E3 2013 . [online] Available at: http://www.e3expo.com/homepage/ [Accessed: 23 Jan 2013].
GenGame (2013) Major Nelson is Particularly Excited About E3 2013 for Some Reason | GenGAME. [online] Available at: http://gengame.net/2013/01/major-nelson-is-particularly-excited-about-e3-2013-for-some-reason/ [Accessed: 23 Jan 2013].
IGN (2013) Smash Bros, Mario, Mario Kart Confirmed for E3 2013 – IGN. [online] Available at: http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/01/23/smash-bros-mario-mario-kart-confirmed-for-e3-2013 [Accessed: 23 Jan 2013].
pwnrsmanual (2013) Dates for your geek calendar! (Part 1). [online] Available at: https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/dates-for-your-geek-calendar/ [Accessed: 23 Jan 2013].
Special Report: PlayStation 4 (PS4) The latest surrounding rumours
2013 sees the release of two very different rival consoles. The Xbox 720 and the PS4. With the Xbox720 already being covered, (here’s a link for anyone who would like to read it https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/special-report-xbox-720-the-latest-stage/) it’s time to focus on the, soon to be, arrival of Sony’s PlayStation 4.
Rumours are speculating that Sony are to hold an “apple-like” event to announce the PS4 to the world. In order to have an “apple-like” event you will need a main speaker, a conference with people in the respecting field and the all important press for publicity. The annual Game Developers Conference (GDC), being held on the 25th to the 29th March 2013 (expo dates 27th to 29th March) in San Francisco California presents the perfect opportunity for this. Although, there is still the possibility of the announcement being made around 11th to 13th June at E3 in Los Angeles in California.
(Update: Kazuo Hirai CEO of Sony has announced today (21st January) that it will let Microsoft make the first move. This could lead to Microsoft announcing the all new 720 at the annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, California held on 25th to 29th March. Therefore maybe the new PS4 will be announced at E3)
Whenever the announcement happens all eyes will be awaiting to see if Sony have decided to continue with the 18 button DualShock controller they are known for globally. If this does happen it could drastically change not only the video game business for Sony but also other companies will await the reviews. If they drop the DualShock controller for an LDC touchscreen will this then lead to an impact on future Xbox’s and game consoles? With the 720 also being released this year it does not look like Microsoft will make any similar drastic changes soon.
Time for a makeover?
Launching more than 16 years ago,
3rd December, 1994 – Japan
9th September, 1995 – North America
29th September, 1995 – Europe
15th November, 1995 – Australia
the world was able to lay it’s eyes on this; what is known to many as the first of the ubiquitous PlayStation series.
By March 31, 2005, the PlayStation and PSone had shipped a combined total of 102.49 million units, becoming the first video game console to reach the 100 million mark. Every time Sony add on to the PS family they make certain that they continue to push limits and boundaries. The original PlayStation really does own it’s title as a “classic” and has given many children and adults great memories of continuous hours of game play.
Now come March…or June we may see this;
or 
The image on the left is taken from the “Official PlayStation 4 Magazine” website, a link will be at the bottom of this post.
This does seem impressive and clearly shows the modern menu, which we have seen on other PS consoles, along with several options.
The image on the right is taken from the website “Geeky Gadgets”, again a link will be at the bottom of the post. Here we do see the DualShock controller but what is interesting is it’s built around a screen. This would certainly allow for better cross play experiences especially between the already great consoles PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. Featuring a touch screen would certainly raise competition with the WiiU.
Mock up designs are now appearing on the internet with some looking great and featuring the essential buttons along with the new screen. For more mock up designs see the Push Square link below, this one is my personal favourite,
Mock up design
Whatever it will look like people are speculating biometric sensors, a processor with a run-capability of 1.84 teraflops, if this sparks true it will be 50% more powerful than Xbox 720. A downside is one rumour sees the PS4 ignore the possibility of backwards compatibility and focusing firmly on the next generation, this means if you want to continue playing PS3 games it’s best, for now, to keep hold of your PS3. You never know one day it could be useful for vintage gaming.
If the PlayStation 4 real name changes to become known as Orbis or Omni. Whenever it is released, possibly December 2013, Sony will not disappoint and release another great console ready for gamers and PS fans everywhere to have many fun hours of game play on.
UPDATE 7th February 2013
One of Japan’s biggest newspapers, the Asahi Shimbun, has run an interesting story they hint towards the new PlayStation 4 will cost over 40,000 Yen, or about $430/£270/€320. Interestly they only converted the price from Yen into $, perhaps Europe may have to wait a little longer for the PS4. For more on this story see ‘The Verge’ link below.
Reminder
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Sources;
Digital Trends (2013) PlayStation 4 drops the DualShock controller after 15 years | Digital Trends. [online] Available at: http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/playstation-4-drops-the-dualshock-controller-in-favor-of-a-new-wii-u-style-dna-sensing-pad/ [Accessed: 19 Jan 2013].
GDC (2012) Game Developers Conference. [online] Available at: http://www.gdconf.com/ [Accessed: 19 Jan 2013].
Geeky Gadgets (2013) PlayStation 4 Controller To Have A Touchscreen? . [online] Available at: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/playstation-4-controller-to-have-a-touchscreen-19-01-2013/ [Accessed: 19 Jan 2013].
Offical PlayStation Magazine (2012) PS4 News – Official PlayStation Magazine. [online] Available at: http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/01/30/ps4-sony-ceo-says-we-will-probably-be-the-last-to-announce-something/ [Accessed: 19 Jan 2013].
PS4 (2013) PS4 Site – Playstation 4. [online] Available at: http://www.ps4site.com/ [Accessed: 19 Jan 2013].
Square, P. (2013) Which of These PS4 Controller Mock-Ups Is Your Favourite? – Push Square. [online] Available at: http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2013/02/which_of_these_ps4_controller_mock_ups_is_your_favourite [Accessed: 8 Feb 2013].
Tech Radar (2013) PS4 release date, news and rumours. [online] Available at: http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/consoles/ps4-release-date-news-and-rumours-937822 [Accessed: 19 Jan 2013].
Telegraph (2013) PlayStation – Sony’s gaming highs and lows. [online] Available at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/picture-galleries/9776067/PlayStation-Sonys-gaming-highs-and-lows.html [Accessed: 19 Jan 2013].
The Guardian (2013) PS4 rumours: ‘50% more powerful than Xbox 720’. [online] Available at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2013/jan/18/xbox-720-ps4-rumours [Accessed: 19 Jan 2013].
The Verge (2013) PlayStation 4 report suggests $400+ price . [online] Available at: http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/6/3961512/ps4-price-and-release-date-in-asahi-shimbun-report [Accessed: 7 Feb 2013].
Special report: Xbox 720; The latest stage
After much speculation last year, particularly at E3 (a major gaming event in Los Angeles California), Microsoft have released details of an announcement about the Xbox 720 is due in March 2013. Please note all information on this page is based on sourced, reasonable speculation or/and rumored features.
There are many assumptions to be found based on the successor, such as exactly what it will feature, the price and release date/month.
They have decided to go against announcing the arrival at this year’s E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) event, which is held on 11th to 13th June 2013. Instead in March an “Apple-like” event is to be held where they will announce Xbox 720 (code-name speculations include ‘Durango’ or ‘Kryptos’) to the world, and clearing up rumors once and for all.
(Update: Kazuo Hirai, CEO of Sony, has announced today (21st January) that it will let Microsoft make the first move. This could lead to Microsoft announcing the all new 720 at the annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, California held on 25th to 29th March.
On the day of the announcement Pwnrsmanual will post a special blog featuring all the latest news.
The, soon to be a classic, Xbox 360 was launched in 2005 over 7 years ago, then retailing at $400 – around £279.99.
Popular video game website ‘Gamespot’ has said the following about the release date;
“Microsoft will hold dedicated events prior to the 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo (June 11-13, 2013) to finally unveil these machines…Sony and Microsoft will hype the consoles during E3 2013 itself before shipping the systems to retail during October and November, respectively.”
While ‘Christian Post’ has estimated that the release date “could be as early as June 11”
With Xbox talking about Smart Glass and Kinect at last year’s E3 event it will be interesting to discover if these will feature on the new 720. It will certainly raise the bar once again for the gaming industry. ‘Tech hunter’ assume:
“…the Xbox is speculated to feature the much-awaited Blu-ray support, 8GB of RAM, directional audio, TV input and output and an innovative controller to increase the level of experience. The new controller is alleged to be similar to Nintendo Wii U’s second screen controller… The Xbox 720 is rumoured to operate on Kinect 2.0 and sport Augmented Reality (AR).”
With many Xbox games soon to be released on the 720, ‘Pocket-lint’ quote “Halo developer Bungie’s next game, a MMO first-person shooter called Destiny, will be released in Autumn 2013 for Xbox 360 and…the Xbox 720”, could this be the first game for 720?
One thing can be certain; all eyes will be on Microsoft Xbox at this year’s E3 event as they can rightfully show off the highly anticipated creation.
(Update: 17th January 2013 – Ubisoft have announced a new release date of August 2013 for the latest addition of the ever popular game ‘Splinter Cell’. It will be called ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’, where we will see the return once more of Sam Fisher. Could this new release date (originally announced ‘Spring 2013’) hint at a release date around October/November 2013? This will allow for people to still buy their game, which is available now to pre-order for Xbox360, PS3 and PC and save up some money for the console.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: 7th February 2013
If you have ever wanted your Xbox to understand what you are saying soon this might just become a reality! According to an IGN report, the latest rumour surrounding the Xbox720 is that it will be able to understand your own voice. So as well as using Kinect to motion detect you physically it will have Apple’s “Siri-like” technology and can understand any questions you may want to ask. Going even further, your Xbox will also respond back to you with answers to your queries with some form of automated voice. Quote from IGN;
The rumor seems to fall in line with reports last year, which included a Microsoft job listing for the next-generation of Kinect, focused on developing on the “future of user input.”
This does seem to be the ultimate conclusion with the “future of user input” ,it is hard to consider that they do mean something else.
Some other additional features which would be great I personally think are, Blu Ray, more powerful than before, HD graphics, exclusive games, a large hard drive and reasonable pricing.
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https://dl.dropbox.com/u/774884/Websites/claire/site/index.html
Sources;
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Dates for your geek calendar! (Part 1)
There are some events we simply cannot wait for at Pwnrsmanual. We’ve hunted them down and now we’re sharing them exclusively with you! With over 140 video games being released this year we’ve done our research and are bringing you what we believe will be the best game(s) that month, along with a small description. We will also feature some special events that you cannot afford to miss! So clear your calendar, add them to your diary and prepare for a great year!
January
DmC Devil May Cry – This dark gothic fantasy video game hosted by Capcom is due for release on 15th January. Is set to bring much needed improvement on the original Devil May Cry (released 7th Dec, 2001). This game centres on Dante, who is non other than a half-human, half-demon vigilante who hunts and kills demons in order to save the human world from their treacherous attacks. Everything is not what is seems; expect head shots and zombie attacks! (Rated M – Mature – 17+) Available for XBox 360, PS3 and PC (through Steam, Origin and Gamestop).
To see the trailer click on the IGN: DmC link at the end of this blog.
If you simply cannot wait to start playing this game, or perhaps want to try it out for yourself before you purchase the game, then a demo is now available on Xbox live and the PlayStation network.
February
Dead Space 3 – This third person horror video game which is developed by Visceral and Electronic Arts (EA), will be released for Microsoft Windows (PC), PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on 5th February for everyone in the United States of America and the 8th February for everyone in Europe (Rated 18). As the title may suggest, it is the third main installment to the ‘Dead Space Franchise’. This can only mean one thing for ‘Dead Space’ fans, Issac Clarke is back for a third time! Crash-landed on the frozen planet of Tau Volantis, Issac and John must put everything they know to the test if they want to stop the apocalypse.
This time Issac brings a requested feature along with him. Finally, Visceral have made weapon crafting available. Weapons play a vital part in most video games and this one is no exception. You can now hunt for materials to make your own weapons with and create all important survival tools. It’s time to comb the harsh environment for raw materials and scavenged parts if we want to see an end to the Necromorph plague.
Crysis 3 – Another game release in February for EA, this time they have partnered with Crytek, an award winning developer. This episode is set in New York where the year is 2047. In order to survive you need the armour abilities of your unique and ever reliable Nanosuit as well as stealth. In this first-person shooter the player becomes Prophet, where power is everything and everyone is a target in his quest for retribution. It’s time to hunt on 22nd February. Available for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.
March
After the excitement of New Years, and that holiday in February known as Valentine’s Day, you deserve a reward with not one, but three exciting games this month;
God of War: Ascension – With exclusive features to unlock and multi-player, you can choose your own quest. Aim for freedom and vengeance and discover the origins of Kratos as he aims to avenge, or you can seek your own glory in multi-player battles (limited to 8 players per battle). Published by Sony, available for PS3. Release date TBA.
Gears of War: Judgement – Devolved by Epic Games, Gears of War: Judgment is an upcoming third person shooter video game. It is the fourth installment to the Gears of War series. Unlike many sequels to games where they develop more of the story, this instead transports you back to before the original. This the first Gears of War where Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago are not lead roles. The player dives straight into the action with encountering the immediate aftermath of Emergence Day (in fact, 30 days after). It brings not only a new game play element but also a new scoring system, where within each separate section of the game you have the chance to earn yourself three stars. The stars vary in colour depending on your score, and this helps you to unlock special content. Published by Microsoft Studios for Xbox 360 (Rated M). With a special bonus for worldwide fans who pre-order, we recommend doing so today so that you don’t miss out! Let the adventure begin on 19th March.
BioShock: Infinite – Set in 1912 off the coast of Maine, Columbia, this installment is based on a floating city, unlike the underwater setting used in the two BioShock games previously. In this first-person shooter the player becomes Booker DeWitt, a private detective who’s main goal is to find Elizabeth, a young woman who has gone missing in the floating city and return her unharmed. Irrational Games have took it upon themselves to upload the first few minutes of this game onto YouTube (contains spoilers). For anyone who would like to see this a link is available at the end of this blog. From watching you can tell that this is an intense story line and another success for the BioShock franchise. It’s time to explore the strange new world. Available for Xbox360, PS3 and PC (Rated M). NEW RELEASE DATE 26th March.
(Game Developers Conference 25th to 29th March 2013 hosted in San Francisco, California – Xbox 720 and PS4 announcement?)
April
Injustice: Gods Among Us – Based upon the fictional although popular DC Comics universe, this is set to bring a new era to the already existing fighting games. Warner Bros. are keeping fans guessing as to exactly which characters will feature in this game. The list includes Batman, Harley Quinn, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, Green Lantern and many more. It is promised that the lines between good and evil, right and wrong, justice and injustice, will disappear as we see what many DC Comics fans eagerly love to watch; major fighting battles between their favorite superhero and super villain, or even superhero versus superhero. Nothing will stand in the way. Available for PS3, Xbox 360 and the WiiU. Release Date: 16th April, 2013.
May
The Last Of Us – Published by Sony and Naughty Dog available 7th May is currently exclusive to PS3 (Rated 18). Set in the post apocalyptic world there are three known characters – our protagonists, Joel, Ellie (who is arguably the central character) and Bill. There are also three known enemies – the infected, the scavengers and the military. This game has sparked controversy by featuring a woman, the character Ellie, on the front of its design. While most people agree she has a right to be there some people still disagree and feel she should be ‘pushed to the back’. There will be both single player and multi-player modes. Within this game we can tell there has been a deadly virus, even though it may have been 20 years since a fungus has been on the loose, everyone is in the Quarantine zones as told by the military. Ellie has to escape her zone, and here is where the game begins!
June – Major geek event – E3
11-13th – E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) is being held in Los Angeles Convention Center. Don’t worry if you are not a company/organisation/exhibitor, or if the $795 (increasing to $995 after 29/4/13) 3-day show floor pass is too expensive, you can view this event online in the comfort of your own home at http://www.e3expo.com/homepage/
There are already 90 exhibitors including;
- Activision Publishing, Inc.
- Capcom U.S.A., Inc.
- CI Games
- Disney Interactive
- Electronic Arts
- Epic Games Inc.
- Gameloft
- IGN Entertainment
- Microsoft Corporation
- NAMCO BANDAI Games America
- Nintendo of America Inc.
- OnLive
- Sony Online Entertainment
- Wargaming.net
- Warner Bros. Interactive
Here at pwnrsmanual not only are we stoked for this event but we are sure it will not disappoint any gamer. We will be hosting a special E3 pwnrsmanual blog during the 11 to 13th June so make sure you sign up to our blog to stay one step ahead and receive all the latest gaming news.
Reminder
Don’t forget to check our website and this blog for new posts daily!
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