News - June, 2013

Wednesday26th Jun 2013

  • News Microsoft Defends Lack of Bundled Headset with Xbox One

    You don't need that! You've got Kinect!

    Microsoft has thrown out some sandbags and jumped into the trenches to defend its decision to not include a headset with the Xbox One console. A headset will be available at launch, but will be sold separately (price unconfirmed as yet), and this has given people cause to complain due to the fact that the...

Friday21st Jun 2013

  • Review Aqua Kitty - Milk Mine Defender (Xbox 360)

    Nearly Purrfect

    Aqua Kitty is a game about cats harvesting milk from the floor of the ocean. Turns out, it’s the only place left to obtain the delectable drink, and these kitties are so dependent on it that they’ll overcome their fear of something they despise even more than dogs – mass amounts of water. Mining operations are now fully...

Wednesday19th Jun 2013

  • News Microsoft Removes DRM and Internet Check-Ins from Xbox One - CONFIRMED

    Xbox One is now REGION FREE, too!

    Following on from our previous story, Microsoft have confirmed via press release that they will be removing DRM, internet requirements, and region checking from the Xbox One. The release, from Don Mattrick, states that the company has listened to user feedback, and has taken the following decisions:- 1) After a...

  • News Microsoft to REVERSE DRM policies, make Xbox One region free?

    Looks likely.

    UPDATE: Now confirmed...click for full story. We're waiting on official confirmation, but Patrick Klepek over at the always-excellent Giant Bomb is reporting that "multiple sources" have informed him that the company is about to pull a complete reversal of their DRM policies with the Xbox One. Of course, the policies are the main...

Monday17th Jun 2013

  • News Yes, You Can Plug Your Xbox 360 Into Your Xbox One

    Well we guess that makes it SORT OF backwards compatible, right? No? Ok.

    In an interview with Reddit Games, Larry "Major Nelson" Hyrb has confirmed that the Xbox One's HDMI input will allow you to plug all sorts of devices into it. Including the Xbox 360. In the interview, it was mentioned that you could plug a Windows PC in too, and as the port is...

Monday10th Jun 2013

  • E3 2013 Xbox Live FREE For 12 Months With Xbox One Preorders? No!

    Packaging shown off, too!

    If you preorder an Xbox One console, you'll get hold of an Xbox One Day One bundle, rather than the standard edition. The Day One bundle includes limited edition packaging, as well a specially marked controller, a limited Xbox One Day One achievement and most interestingly of all, what appears to be a free 12-month Xbox...

  • Live Microsoft at E3 2013

    All the games and more!

    We've had the reveal event. We've had the policy confirmation. We've heard the buildup and debunked the rumours. Now, it's time to find out exactly what Microsoft are bringing us in terms of games on Xbox One. The company is due to show off at least 20 titles during their press conference at E3 2013, which will kick off at...

Monday3rd Jun 2013

  • Review GRID 2 (Xbox 360)

    The wait is over...

    When Codemasters first unleashed Race Driver: Grid on an unsuspecting world back in 2008, they can’t possibly have expected it to be so well received. The almost arcade-style handling that allowed you to drive somewhat wrecklessly but that also rewarded skilful driving was the highlight, and the multitudes of race types,...