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Microsoft: We haven't forgotten about indies, honest
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
EA doubles down on sequels and spinoffs, teases Mirror's Edge 2
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
Sony: No restrictions on preowned PlayStation 4 games
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
Microsoft: Xbox One will have Twitch streaming integration
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
Xbox One releasing this November, $499 price point
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
Where they stand: Xbox One and PS4 launch prices
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
Opinion: Xbox One's tough value proposition
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
Fixing the industry's image problem still a work in process
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
Why EverQuest house SOE went all-in with free-to-play games
Why EverQuest house SOE went all-in with free-to-play games
SOE isn't as high profile as in its EverQuest heyday, but it's settled in as one of the biggest players in free-to-play triple-A games. President John Smedley discusses why he thinks SOE's headed in the right direction.
June 28, 2012
The Last of Us wins an armful of E3 Game Critics Awards
The Last of Us wins an armful of E3 Game Critics Awards
Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment's PlayStation 3-exclusive The Last of Us won five categories from this year's E3 Game Critics Awards, including Best of Show, Best Original Game, and Best Console Game.
June 26, 2012
Four keys to next-gen success, according to Take-Two's Zelnick
Four keys to next-gen success, according to Take-Two's Zelnick
New console launches "separate the winners from the losers -- and we fully expect to be one of the winners," says Take-Two chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick in this Gamasutra interview
June 15, 2012
Nintendo's Fils-Aime outlines Wii U's dual GamePad plans, value proposition
Nintendo's Fils-Aime outlines Wii U's dual GamePad plans, value proposition
Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aime tells Gamasutra dual-GamePad Wii U games won't be around till well after launch -- but that's the least of Nintendo's concerns as it considers Wii U's price tag.
June 13, 2012