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Microsoft: We haven't forgotten about indies, honest
As promised, Microsoft spent the bulk of its E3 presser this morning in Los Angeles to detail games which could be expected on the Xbox One. We saw a few overtures toward indies... but not much.
June 10, 2013
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EA doubles down on sequels and spinoffs, teases Mirror's Edge 2
Electronic Arts kicked off its E3 press conference this afternoon, previewing 11 titles intended for next-generation platforms.
June 10, 2013
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Sony: No restrictions on preowned PlayStation 4 games
Sony has confirmed in its E3 press conference that there will be no restrictions on preowned games for the PlayStation 4, and no online authentication for single-player games.
June 10, 2013
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Microsoft: Xbox One will have Twitch streaming integration
In the midst of its E3 press conference this morning, Marc Whitten came onstage to walk audiences through Xbox One's overhauled, SmartGlass-integrated Xbox Live, including support for Twitch streaming.
June 10, 2013
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Xbox One releasing this November, $499 price point
As announced just moments ago at the Microsoft E3 press briefing in Los Angeles, Microsoft has confirmed its Xbox One, would be releasing "worldwide" to store in November of 2013.
June 10, 2013
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Where they stand: Xbox One and PS4 launch prices
UPDATE Gamasutra contributor Matt Matthews looks at a few figures and analyst forecasts to see how the Xbox One's $499 and PlayStation 4's $399 launch prices fare against consoles past.
June 10, 2013
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Opinion: Xbox One's tough value proposition
We were promised a great deal after Microsoft's Xbox Reveal in May. So did this morning's E3 press briefing deliver? Gamasutra editor-at-large Leigh Alexander remains as skeptical as before.
June 10, 2013
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Fixing the industry's image problem still a work in process
Mike Gallagher, CEO of the Entertainment Software Association, was optimistic when talking about moving video games beyond their often violent ties.
June 10, 2013