Reception of the Xbox One has been mostly positive, but the new version of Xbox Live has not been as well-received as its predecessor. Fans consider it to be less user-friendly, with certain features hidden or located in unexpected areas. Microsoft’s Marc Whitten has assured everyone, however, that they have plans to update it in … Read more
teckademics has started what we think is a pretty cool thread over at the Xbox One sub-reddit. Basically it’s a list of notable people that you might find it interesting/worthwhile to follow on Xbox Live. The list includes everyone from Bill Gates to Vin Diesel, Lil’ Wayne, Kid Rock, Michelle Rodriguez and other celebrities. Plus there … Read more
Target has sent out a small number (around 150, we understand) of Xbox One consoles to consumers due to a glitch in its system and Moonlightswami of Twitter was very quick to get an unboxing video up (embedded at the bottom of this post) and also dish out a bunch of other new information about … Read more
If you want to use your real name in conjunction with the PS4’s online gaming service you’ll have the option to do so, Sony has confirmed. Speaking to Kotaku, Sony has said that users will have the option (it’s important to note this is by no means a requirement) of displaying an alias/nickname or their … Read more
Albert Penello, director of Product Planning at Microsoft, has taken to NeoGAF in an attempt to try and clarify some inconsistencies regarding the extent to which voice features on the Xbox One are supported when the console launches in November. The thread stems from someone spotting some fine print on the official Xbox site as follows: … Read more
Sony looks set to reap billions of dollars by introducing Playstation Plus as a requirement in order to play games online with the PS4. Research firm IHS Electronics and Media has run the numbers and says that Sony should generate $1.2 billion courtesy of the PS+ service in the year 2017 and at least one … Read more
Microsoft has just announced two pretty big benefits in terms of Xbox One functionality and features: When someone purchases and downloads an Xbox One game onto their console (digital games will be available from their release date, by the way) that game will be available to all users of that console, regardless of whether they … Read more
Yesterday we talked about the Xbox One and it’s DVR system being limited to recording clips at a maximum of 720p and 30fps. Well today we’ve found out that you’ll also need to be a Xbox Live Gold member to enjoy it. Other services requiring a Gold subscription have actually come to light too, including … Read more
It seems to be all about gamification, levels and gaining XP these days with Microsoft announcing a new Xbox Live program called Xbox Community Level (XCL). It’s meant to track positive contributions you make to the Xbox community and hand out rewards in return. Initially, the XCL program will be opened up through two existing … Read more
Hands up if you’re familiar with Playstation Plus, Sony’s answer to Xbox Live Gold? What it basically does is give you instant access to download 12 free games for the PS3 and six for the Playstation Vita (which you can store and play as long as you are a PS+ member). In addition new (free) … Read more