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		<title>Is Gamestop Over Pricing Next Gen Bundles?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have always been a supporter of gamestop in my area because of the relationships that i have built over the years. That being said some i still think that as a company they could be doing more with giving the consumer more of the revenue back for trading brand new games in. This next [...]]]></description>
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I have always been a supporter of gamestop in my area because of the relationships that i have built over the years. That being said some i still think that as a company they could be doing more with giving the consumer more of the revenue back for trading brand new games in. This next gen has already started in full force after microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony showed there plans for the next few years of gaming.</p>
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After heading to Gamestop and asking about prices and bundles for the Playstation 4 i came to the conclusion that either Gamestop is gaining money off the back end for the bundles or Gamestop and Sony have some sort of agreement for over prices the exclusive launch title bundles.  When you take a look at certain bundles for example the the Watch Dogs ps4 bundles prices at 459.98 but the Killzone Shadow Fall bundle is prices at 519.98, which is a 60 dollar difference not considering tax.  What is even more interesting is that Microsoft bundles are not seeing the same fluctuating price points. Places Like Amazon clearly tell the consumers whats exactly coming in the buldles like some with come with Battlefield 4, the system which already comes with a controller, and a extra controller. Now on the offficial Gamestop website you can clearly see two controllers on the image of the exclusive ps4 bundles but in the product details it doesn&#8217;t specifically say that they the bundle comes with a extra controller. Thug-Geek reached out to gamestop representitives and got mixed answers some store managers said yes there is extra controller in the 519.98 bundles then others said the complete opposite.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">   So to all you casual and hardcore gamers be weary of the bundles cause to be honest you can buy the Ps4 system and exclusive games separately for 60 dollars cheaper. With that money you can buy either a new dual shock 4 controller or maybe even the newly revamped Playstation Eye, but if i am misreading the sit there should be some clarity in the product details of a extra controller with the bundles.</p>
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		<title>Sony increasing PS4 sales projections</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Saiyanknight87</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After an impressive performance at this year&#8217;s Electronic Entertainment Expo, Sony Corporation has raised its internal sales projections for the PlayStation 4. Sony Computer Entertainment chief executive officer Andrew House told the Wall Street Journal about the change in projections, but did not quantify those numbers. He noted that the console&#8217;s popularity could lead to [...]]]></description>
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<p>After an impressive performance at this year&#8217;s Electronic Entertainment Expo, Sony Corporation has raised its internal sales projections for the PlayStation 4. Sony Computer Entertainment chief executive officer Andrew House told the <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323495604578540050412132898.html" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal</a> about the change in projections, but did not quantify those numbers. He noted that the console&#8217;s popularity could lead to shortages at launch.</p>
<p>&#8220;Demand may well outstrip supply,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>Gamestop executives concurred with House&#8217;s statement. On Amazon, the PlayStation 4 and its titles hold many of the top slots on the best-selling list in the games section. Sony is hoping to keep the momentum going heading into the holiday season.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re excited about the momentum,&#8221; said Sony Computer Entertainment of America chief executive officer Jack Tretton.</p>
<p>Tretton also downplayed the threat of the mobile market, insisting smartphones and tablets are gateways into console gaming.</p>
<p>&#8220;I think there are more people going from smartphones to tablets to Call of Duty than those going from Call of Duty to smartphones and tablets,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We&#8217;re clearly betting that the future is very bright for the console.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>More about the Playstation 4 What we know so far!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Saiyanknight87</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I got a chance to speak with a Sony representative &#8220;Adrian Baker &#8211; Operations Manager&#8221; over at  Sony Computer Entertainment of America and I definitely had a few PlayStation questions. Some were answered while others are work in progress in regards to this exciting next gen of gaming and the PlayStation brand directions in regards [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I got a chance to speak with a Sony representative &#8220;Adrian Baker &#8211; Operations Manager&#8221; over at  Sony Computer Entertainment of America and I definitely had a few PlayStation questions. Some were answered while others are work in progress in regards to this exciting next gen of gaming and the PlayStation brand directions in regards to the PS3, PS4 and the PS Vita here are a few key points of our conversation.</p>
<p>PlayStation 3 and  4 will operate the same as it does now. Only some features in regards to multi-player you will may need to pay for via PS Plus. The Cross game chat will be free other multi-player aspects will <strong>not</strong>. With PS plus you have all of the added Gaikai features that come along with it such as streaming via UStream etc.. Here are a few key points.</p>
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<li>No Cap on the friends list and PSN/PlayStation Plus accounts will transfer over.</li>
<li>Trophy level will be raised (currently no set specifics at this time but it is a work in progress).</li>
<li>Sony is currently working on PS4 backwards compatibility probably some sort of authentication to detect the PS3 games you’ve owned though this option is still in progress.</li>
<li>Apps like Netflix Hulu Plus. Everything that’s available on the Ps3 currently will be available. Day one.</li>
<li>November 2013 release aim.</li>
<li>Video Unlimited will be included in PlayStation plus  and users will be able to take advantage of discounts.</li>
<li>UStream integration for better user interaction.</li>
<li>PS4 will still have a browser.  It is work in progress but it will be much more faster than the previous PS3 and current PS Vita web browser.</li>
<li>A better YouTube app is in progress.</li>
<li>Currently we are working out bundles for the PS Vita</li>
<li>It is up to the publishers discretion (in regard to DRM)to use their form of DRM we have had no plans on not blocking used games in any shape or form.</li>
<li> PS Vita memory card  may have a possible price drop to be coming soon.</li>
<li>The headset will be included</li>
<li>500 GB Hard Drive</li>
<li>2 usb 3.0 ports</li>
<li>3D gaming still will be supported 1080p will be the standard for all PlayStation 4 games  and will  support 4K resolution via Video</li>
<li>Bravia TV apps like Pandora will be coming to the PS4.</li>
<li>Everything is geared toward multi functions think of as the PlayStation Vita on steroids.</li>
<li>Only HDMI, Digital Out, LAN and AUX</li>
<li>Facebook, twitter, vine, app will also be included,</li>
<li>Controllers will use Micro USB chargers.</li>
<li>The PS4 may support up to 5 possibly 7 controllers at once.</li>
<li>Will support lossless audio. Etc. HDMI standard TV connection.</li>
<li>Over 50 gb capacity for Blu-ray.</li>
<li>PlayStation plus will be remain 50 bucks a year.  4.99 a month.</li>
<li>for PS plus members the entire game Drive Club is free.</li>
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		<title>Xbox One has the Power of 10 Xbox 360 Consoles</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Saiyanknight87</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft may still be reeling from the PR nightmare about Xbox One&#8217;s used game policies and always online nature, but that hasn&#8217;t stopped the company from espousing the next-gen platform&#8217;s big potential. In a closed-door meeting called &#8220;Xbox 101&#8243; attended by GamesIndustry International, the company stressed that Xbox One has &#8220;the computational power of more [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/388070-xbox-one-controller.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7419" alt="388070-xbox-one-controller" src="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/388070-xbox-one-controller.jpg" width="275" height="275" /></a>Microsoft may still be reeling from the PR nightmare about Xbox One&#8217;s used game policies and always online nature, but that hasn&#8217;t stopped the company from espousing the next-gen platform&#8217;s big potential. In a closed-door meeting called &#8220;Xbox 101&#8243; attended by <i>GamesIndustry International</i>, the company stressed that Xbox One has &#8220;the computational power of more than 10 Xbox 360 consoles,&#8221; and that &#8220;the cloud brings infinite additional processing power.&#8221;</p>
<p>Those are the words of Xbox One engineering manager Jeff Henshaw, who led a demonstration about how Xbox One&#8217;s power has enabled Microsoft to create a demo using real data from NASA to track the orbital velocity of 40,000 asteroids in space. While Henshaw and his team are very proud of the power of Xbox One when it&#8217;s offline, the real advantage, he stressed, comes from Microsoft&#8217;s special cloud services.</p>
<p>&#8220;Microsoft has hundreds of thousands of servers and dozens of data centers geographically distributed all around the planet, and Xbox One has the ability to instantly tap in to that limitless computational horsepower,&#8221; Henshaw explained. With that extra cloud power, Microsoft is able &#8220;to take the number of asteroids from 40,000 to 330,000, and any device doing the computational math to realistically in real-time chart the orbital velocity of 330,000 asteroids would melt a hole in the ground, but Xbox One is able to do it without even breaking a sweat because it&#8217;s pulling in virtualized cloud computing resources.&#8221;</p>
<p>Henshaw added that even with all the power being used, Xbox One remains incredibly silent (no doubt an important aspect to note given how loud Xbox 360 hardware has been). &#8220;We have about 500,000 updates per second coming from our global computing cloud down to this Xbox One so it can all be managed completely seamlessly. The beautiful thing that&#8217;s happening here is we are seamlessly blending Xbox One&#8217;s incredible processing power with the limitless processing power of the cloud,&#8221; he continued.</p>
<p>So why is Microsoft going out of its way to show us a screen full of thousands of asteroids? Well, the implication is that if Xbox One can track all these asteroids, then it can certainly create massive, highly detailed game worlds for gamers to enjoy.</p>
<p>&#8220;Game developers are building games that have bigger levels than ever before. In fact, game developers can now create persistent worlds that encompass tens or hundreds of thousands of players without taxing any individual console, and those worlds that they built can be lusher and more vibrant than ever before because the cloud persists and is always there, always computing,&#8221; Henshaw said.</p>
<p>&#8220;Those worlds can live on in between game sessions. If one player drops out, that world will continue on and can experience the effects of time, like wear from weather damage, so that when a player comes back into the universe it&#8217;s actually a slightly evolved place in the same way that our real world evolves a little bit from the time we go to sleep to the time we wake up. Game developers have given us incredibly positive feedback on the crazy different ways that they can use this incredible new cloud power resource.&#8221;</p>
<p>It all seems a bit theoretical, but if the cloud can be as valuable a resource for developers as Microsoft says, perhaps consumers won&#8217;t mind the Xbox One being always online when they play.</p>
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		<title>Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Coming to PlayStation 4,The Phase 3 Beta Begins today!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:26:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Saiyanknight87</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sony fans will be pleased to hear that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is in development for PlayStation 4! Announced at the Square Enix Future of Final Fantasy E3 conference, it was confirmed that gamers who purchase the PlayStation 3 version of the game will be able to transition their accounts to the PlayStation [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sony fans will be pleased to hear that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is in development for PlayStation 4!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k6QHeAmY58"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/0k6QHeAmY58/2.jpg"></a></p>
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<p>Announced at the Square Enix Future of Final Fantasy E3 conference, it was confirmed that gamers who purchase the PlayStation 3 version of the game will be able to transition their accounts to the PlayStation 4 version when it’s released in 2014.</p>
<p>Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be released on August 27, 2013, for PC and PlayStation 3 – but don’t forget that Phase 3 of the beta begins this Friday! For the first time, PlayStation 3 gamers will be able to adventure with their PC-owning companions thanks to the game’s cross-platform capabilities.</p>
<p><strong>UPDATE:</strong></p>
<p>Beta phase 3 introduces the PlayStation®3 version of the game into the mix for the very first time and PlayStation®3 gamers will be able to experience the captivating world of Eorzea alongside PC players due to the game’s cross-platform functionality. Beta phase 3 testers will also gain access to a huge amount of new content, including the introduction of the city states of Ul’dah and Limsa Lominsa.</p>
<p>Make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun by <a href="http://entry.ffxiv.com/beta/na" target="_blank">registering your interest</a> in the beta today. Phase 3 and the beginning of the PlayStation 3 Beta for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn starts this Friday, 14 June – don’t miss out!</p>
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		<title>PS4 Outselling Xbox One Pre Orders via Amazon and Possibly Gamestop</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Saiyanknight87</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.facebook.com/AmazonVideoGames?sk=app_153839431317646&#38;app_data IT&#8217;S WAY TOO EARLY TO CALL, but people are being given the chance to bet on which shiny games console will outsell the other. The Xbox One and Playstation 4 (PS4) games consoles were unwrapped at the E3 games show last night, along with the all-important US pricing information. Microsoft&#8217;s Xbox One will cost $499, [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>IT&#8217;S WAY TOO EARLY TO CALL</strong>, but people are being given the chance to bet on which shiny games console will outsell the other.</p>
<p>The Xbox One and Playstation 4 (PS4) games consoles were unwrapped at the E3 games show last night, along with the all-important US pricing information. Microsoft&#8217;s Xbox One will cost $499, and Sony&#8217;s PS4 will cost $399.</p>
<p>A few days ago online retailer<a title="Amazon Facebook" href="http://https://www.facebook.com/AmazonVideoGames?sk=app_153839431317646&amp;app_data" target="_blank"> Amazon had the Xbox One in the lead for preorder</a>  sales. It said that the console had a small lead of 2.4 percent over its Japanese rival. Amazon had both pegged with a S599 price tag then.</p>
<p><a title="Amazon Next Gen Vote" href="http://www.facebook.com/AmazonVideoGames?sk=app_153839431317646&amp;app_data" target="_blank" rel="attachment wp-att-7399"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7399" alt="Amazon" src="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Amazon-300x165.jpg" width="300" height="165" /></a></p>
<p>As we recover from the keynote comedown, we learn that in regards to  Amazon, and GameStop that the PS4 will outsell the Xbox One in 2013.</p>
<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s still a long way to go but the huge variation in price has certainly handed the advantage to Playstation</p>
<p>The odds on the PS4 winning changed from 4/11 to 2/9. The Xbox, now seen as an outside bet, had odds of 15/8 and is now at 11/4.</p>
<p>It is not just price where the two consoles fail to match up, and unusually Sony&#8217;s pre-owned games policy is more attractive.</p>
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		<title>Mattrick addresses Xbox One online concerns</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft&#8217;s Don Mattrick has stated that the worst of the outcry against the Xbox One&#8217;s online requirements are based on unrealistic scenarios. Speaking to GameTrailers, the president of Microsoft&#8217; interactive entertainment business directly addressed the huge backlash that greeted the Xbox One&#8217;s online strategy. &#8220;We appreciate the passion,&#8221; Mattrick said. &#8220;It&#8217;s important that people share [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Microsoft&#8217;s Don Mattrick has stated that the worst of the outcry against the Xbox One&#8217;s online requirements are based on unrealistic scenarios.</p>
<p>Speaking to GameTrailers, the president of Microsoft&#8217; interactive entertainment business directly addressed the huge backlash that greeted the Xbox One&#8217;s online strategy.</p>
<p>&#8220;We appreciate the passion,&#8221; Mattrick said. &#8220;It&#8217;s important that people share their ideas, but people are imagining outcomes that we believe are worse than what it&#8217;s going to be like in the real world.</p>
<p>&#8220;When we designed the box we paid attention to what it means to connect to the internet. The average internet connection is working the majority of the day. People are imagining that it isn&#8217;t, but I don&#8217;t feel that&#8217;s the world we live in.&#8221;</p>
<p>Mattrick described the decision to design the console with an online connection as a fundamental presence was as, &#8220;a future proof choice.&#8221; Microsoft &#8220;absolutely&#8221; expected some push-back from the audience, but Mattrick seemed sure that the benefits of periodic online checks would be apparent to any users of the console.</p>
<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s something that when people experience it, it&#8217;s easier than having someone like me describe it,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTAKSBvuT-A"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/bTAKSBvuT-A/2.jpg"></a></p>
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<p>At the start of the interview, Mattrick pointed to the Xbox 360 &#8211; a device for which Microsoft has pledged its ongoing support &#8211; as an appropriate option for someone with no access to the internet of any kind. However, he made it clear that this is an extreme set of circumstances that very few people would experience.</p>
<p>&#8220;If you have zero access to the internet then that [Xbox 360] is an offline device,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Seriously, when I read the blogs and thought about who would be the most impacted it was a person who said, &#8216;hey, I&#8217;m on a nuclear sub.&#8217;</p>
<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t even know what it means to be on a nuclear sub, but I&#8217;ve got to imagine it won&#8217;t be easy to get an internet connection. I can empathise&#8230; I would be disappointed.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Kingdom Hearts III is on it&#8217;s way to the Xbox One and PS4!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KINGDOM HEARTS III features a mature Sora as the main protagonist who sets forth on an adventure with Mickey, Donald and Goofy through new and legendary Disney worlds. KINGDOM HEARTS III will make full use of next generation console technologies to showcase a stunning universe packed full of worlds based on Disney properties. Story of [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>KINGDOM HEARTS III</i> features a mature Sora as the main protagonist who sets forth on an adventure with Mickey, Donald and<a href="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Kingdom-Hearts-3-screenshot-2-640x358.png"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7380" alt="Kingdom-Hearts-3-screenshot-2-640x358" src="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Kingdom-Hearts-3-screenshot-2-640x358-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" /></a> Goofy through new and legendary Disney worlds. <i>KINGDOM HEARTS III</i> will make full use of next generation console technologies to showcase a stunning universe packed full of worlds based on Disney properties.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWs6Izs0ce8"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/sWs6Izs0ce8/2.jpg"></a></p>
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<p><b><a href="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Kingdom-Hearts-3.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7381" alt="Kingdom-Hearts-3" src="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Kingdom-Hearts-3-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>Story of <i>KINGDOM HEARTS III</i></b></p>
<p>Believing light and darkness must remain in balance, Master Xehanort seeks to spark war against the ‘tyranny of light’ to restore equilibrium.</p>
<p>In an effort to undermine Xehanort’s plot, Sora, Donald and Goofy search for seven guardians of light and the “Key to Return Hearts,” while King Mickey and Riku search for previous Keyblade wielders.</p>
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		<title>Final Fantasy Versus is now known as Final Fantasy XV!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Previously known as FINAL FANTASY Versus XIII, the title’s development expanded and evolved to take full advantage of the capabilities of next-generation platforms. While the main concept, world and story continue to be developed as originally envisioned, the First Production Development Team has further improved FINAL FANTASY XV’ s action, gameplay elements and graphic quality [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Image23.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7306" alt="Image23" src="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Image23-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>Previously known as <em>FINAL FANTASY Versus XIII, </em> the title’s development expanded and evolved to take full advantage of the capabilities of next-generation platforms. While the main concept, world and story continue to be developed as <a href="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Image28.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7310" alt="Image28" src="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Image28-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>originally envisioned, the First Production Development Team has further improved <em>FINAL FANTASY XV’</em> s action, gameplay elements and graphic quality to match the technology of the next-generation hardware, as well as the expectations of players eagerly awaiting the game’s release. Check out these lovely videos of the re-branded series!!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koCdCgZtGIQ"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/koCdCgZtGIQ/2.jpg"></a></p>
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<p>The armed forces of Niflheim launch a devastating assault upon the Kingdom of Lucis, casting Crown Prince Noctis and his comrades out of their homes and into the fray. The engaging tale to follow draws audiences into an awe-inspiring world steeped in the rich storytelling traditions of SQUARE ENIX’s renowned First Production Development team.</p>
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		<title>New Grand Theft Auto V Screen Shots Released</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rockstar wasn&#8217;t at E3 2013 but still had a huge presence at the Sony Press Conference with Jack Trenton stating that Rockstar will have a exclusive bundle coming with Grand Theft Auto V and headsets. Not only that the publisher has again dropped off more screen shoots of Trevor, Franklin, and Micheal down below. &#160; [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rockstar wasn&#8217;t at E3 2013 but still had a huge presence at the Sony Press Conference with Jack Trenton stating that Rockstar will have a exclusive bundle coming with Grand Theft Auto V and headsets.</p>
<p>Not only that the publisher has again dropped off more screen shoots of Trevor, Franklin, and Micheal down below.</p>
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		<title>The PlayStation 4 is $399.99 shipping this holiday season!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Saiyanknight87</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 10th, 2013 has been a good night for the Sony PlayStation camp. There were a lot of good reveals and tons of news revealed and more to be unveiled later this week.I&#8217;m not sure why this wasn&#8217;t part of the company&#8217;s presentation yesterday. Maybe they left it out because it simply matched Microsoft, instead [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-textannotation-id="0136c261a855b7c1ef9b7eddeafbaf19">June 10th, 2013 has been a good night for the Sony PlayStation camp. There were a lot of good reveals and tons of news revealed and more to be unveiled later this week.I&#8217;m not sure why this wasn&#8217;t part of the company&#8217;s presentation yesterday. Maybe they left it out because it simply matched Microsoft, instead of under-cutting it. The PS4 has a 500GB hard drive. The tidbit was revealed in a media release sent out by Sony after its press conference had wound down, which also let us know that the PS4 camera would be sold separately for $59 (surely a big reason why the PS4 was able to be $100 cheaper than the Xbox One, which includes a Kinect).</p>
<p data-textannotation-id="67695a3b087ff0f686b8fe4f2d442850"><a href="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1000040_601187353238379_714668559_n.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7241" alt="1000040_601187353238379_714668559_n" src="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1000040_601187353238379_714668559_n-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>You do, however, get a mono headset and HDMI cable with every PS4 sold, the latter being always welcome with a HD system. Before we get into things further here is what we know so far:</p>
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<p>With Nintendo taking a pass on the normal E3 media briefing frenzy this year, Sony found itself batting cleanup Monday night. Microsoft started the day announcing a host of Xbox One exclusives, as well as a $499 price and November release window for its next-gen system. Now it&#8217;s Sony&#8217;s turn to fire back.</p>
<p>Sony Computer Entertainment America president and CEO Jack Tretton kicked things off, welcoming the audience to E3<a href="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5395_10151720403826803_992454561_n.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7249" alt="5395_10151720403826803_992454561_n" src="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5395_10151720403826803_992454561_n-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a> and mentioning that some of the people in attendance began lining up Friday at noon so they could be in the crowd.</p>
<p>Since February&#8217;s PS4 announcement, Tretton said the momentum and interest in the system has grown tremendously. But before we get to that, Tretton brings up the Vita and PS3, and Sony&#8217;s goal to change the PlayStation ecosystem in a more vibrant platform that allows people to play and share on their terms.</p>
<p>Vita has more than 175 dedicated games, and access to more than 650 other titles thanks to its PSP, PS Mobile, and PS Classics compatibility. More than 60 percent of Vita games are purchased through the PlayStation Store, Tretton noted, and said the platform will only get stronger this year as developers expand support.</p>
<p>There are more than 85 titles expected this year, including Counterspy, Destiny of Spirits, Doki-Doki Universe, Killzone Mercenary, Tearaway, and Batman: Arkham Origins. God of War HD 1 and 2, Final Fantasy X and X2, as well as Flower and Dead Nation will also appear on the Vita. Tretton noted that number would expand further with PS4 through the system&#8217;s Remote Play support over Wi-Fi.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re making Vita the ultimate companion device for PS4,&#8221; Tretton said.</p>
<p>Next up were a succession of PS3 trailers for The Last of Us, the upcoming PlayStation move title Puppeteer, rain (now set for release this fall), and an extended look at Quantic Dream&#8217;s Beyond: Two Souls, which launches October 8.</p>
<p>Sony kept the trailers coming with a new look at Polyphony Digital&#8217;s Gran Turismo 6, touting features like new suspension models and a new rendering engine.</p>
<p><a href="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/970874_10151720403936803_1543042562_n.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7250" alt="970874_10151720403936803_1543042562_n" src="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/970874_10151720403936803_1543042562_n-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>Tretton returned just long enough to segue to the PS3 version of WB Games Montreal&#8217;s Batman: Arkham Origins, a prequel which pits the Caped Crusader against adversaries like Deathstroke, Black Mask, and The Joker. Arkham Origins is set for release October 25, and Tretton said that Knightfall DLC and an Adam West TV show skin for Batman will be exclusive to Sony platforms.</p>
<p>Next up is Grand Theft Auto V, which will be featured in a $299 hardware bundle September 17. The system also comes with a GTA V headset.</p>
<p>Tretton said the PS3 was an &#8220;epic leap forward&#8221; when it launched, but the PS4 represents a vision to make another comparable jump. He then introduced Scony Compute Entertainment president and group CEO Andrew House to handle the PS4 announcements.</p>
<p>House said the PS4 is a console of unparalleled power, and touts the system architecture and cloud technology once again. He acknowledges that people have wanted to see the actual product, and throws to a video showing the black box in all its rhomboid glory. House said the new console&#8217;s design is uncompromising, and one that lives up to the PlayStation&#8217;s heritage.</p>
<p>With that out of the way, House moved to talk about the console&#8217;s media services. PS4 is unique because Sony focuses on its fans and curates content it knows they will love, House said. He then introduced Sony Entertainment CEO and Sony Pictures Entertainment head Michael Lynton.</p>
<p>Lynton talked about the PS4&#8242;s use as a platform for non-gaming entertainment, saying it will still be curated for gamers on PSN and PS4. Music and Video Unlimited will be there, as will Crackle. Lynton talks about the size and influence of Sony Pictures Unlimited, name-dropping TV shows like Community and Breaking Bad, and movies like The Amazing Spider-Man and Resident Evil. Lynton also said Sony was making new original content that will be available exclusively on PlayStation 4, and stressed again that everything would be tailored to the type of entertainment gamers want, know, and love.</p>
<p>House returned to the stage to talk about Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited service, which will be available at the PS4 launch. Support for Redbox Instant from Verizon will also be added soon for PS3, Vita, and PS4, and Flixster will launch on PSN this fall.</p>
<p>&#8220;Of course, at its core, the PS4 is about delivering breakthrough gaming experience,&#8221; House said, transitioning to the actual games for the next-gen system. To do the honors, he introduced Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida.</p>
<p>Yoshida said for the last five years, the Worldwide Studios team (comprised of 40 individual studios) have been designing, developing, and testing the PS4 to make sure it&#8217;s a platform on which big and small developers can realize their ideas. Yoshida said they looked at what developers wanted, as well as how consumers enjoyed their games these days. And that means social media.</p>
<p>Worldwide Studios has more than 30 titles in development for PS4, about 20 of which are expected to launch in the first year, 12 of them brand new IPs.</p>
<p>He then showed a trailer for one of those new IPs, The Order 1886. Developed by Ready at Dawn, the trailer showed a Victorian setting with anachronous flourishes like airships and rifles. A group of four knights ride into Whitechapel in a horse-drawn carriage, and then try to shoot their way out of a monstrous ambush.</p>
<p>The next trailer was for the new Killzone: Shadow Fall, showing off the newest iteration of the first-person shooter franchise. That was followed by DriveClub, Infamous: Second Son, and Knack. Yoshida confirmed that Killzone, DriveClub, and Knack will be out at launch for the PS4, while Second Son is set for the first quarter of 2014.</p>
<p>Next up was the first PS4 game from Quantic Dream, The Dark Sorcerer. The trailer showed a powerful wizard with a goblin familiar, angrily vowing revenge on the world until he flubs a line. At that point, much of the backdrop fades away to reveal a green screen, and a conversation begins between the actor playing The Dark Sorcerer and an off-screen director. The clip ended with a teaser suggesting more would be revealed tomorrow at 1 p.m.</p>
<p>Sony&#8217;s VP of third-party relations Adam Boyes was out next to introduce Supergiant Games&#8217; Amir Rao and Greg Kasavin to show off their new game, Transistor, which will make its console debut on PS4 early next year. Boyes said Sony&#8217;s commitment to independent creators goes much further, and mentions the ability for devs to self-publish on PS4.</p>
<p>He then turned to the PlayStation indie lineup, doing a rapid-fire introduction of indie games making their console debuts on PS4. The list started with Klei Entertainment&#8217;s Don&#8217;t Starve, then moved on to Tribute Games&#8217; Mercenary Kings, the IGF-nominated Octodad, Switchblade Monkey&#8217;s Secret Ponchos, Ragtag Studios&#8217; stealth-action zombie puzzler Ray&#8217;s the Dead, Outlast, and 7-bit Games&#8217; Galaxy. Lorne Lanning also made a cameo in the segment to show off a PS4 remake of the original Oddworld. 1</p>

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<p>Boyes then introduced a video clip from Tetusya Nomura, director of Final Fantasy Versus XIII, who wanted to show off a new trailer for the long-awaited game. The game itself will be more of a 3D action title than a standard RPG, and at the end of the trailer, is revealed to have been renamed Final Fantasy XV.</p>
<p>Nomura also showed off a short teaser for Kingdom Hearts III, the latest Final Fantasy-Disney crossover game. No release dates were given for either Final Fantasy XV or Kingdom Hearts III, but both are coming to PS4. Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV will be console-exclusive to PS3 and PS4.</p>
<p>Next up was a live demo for Assassin&#8217;s Creed IV, showing off a mission where the player stealthily tails another character outside of town to eavesdrop on a rendezvous. The player silently dispatches some patrolling guards as he continues to trail the targets. He leaps into action, but things go pear-shaped quickly and he quickly finds himself sprinting through a conflagration to get to a ship for some ship-to-ship warfare. The demo crashes halfway through, and that moves us along to Ubisoft&#8217;s next title.</p>
<p>Jonathan Morin comes out to talk about Watch Dogs. Morin shows off a gameplay section of Watch Dogs with the player driving around trying to elude police patrols. When a helicopter spots the car, the player drives under Chicago&#8217;s elevated train tracks and ditches the car in an alley. When a bystander spots the protagonist as the vigilante on the news, he begins to call 911. The player then interrupts, grabbing and smashing the cell phone before moving on.</p>
<p>The next order of business is to help his associate escape a police raid, which he accomplishes with the help of an automated security system, telling his friend T-Bone when and where to go to escape detection. A short firefight later, T-Bone has escaped and the player is once again on the run from police. Another player using a tablet companion app interrupts the action, ordering police choppers away from the scene. That leaves the main player free to take out the handful of police on foot nearby and escape on the Chicago River by speedboat. Boyes is back out to say PlayStation owners will get an extra hour of gameplay and an exclusive skin for Watch Dogs.</p>
<p>Boyes moves to sports and a look at NBA 2K14. Cover star LeBron James has a discussion with his virtual counterpart, and then it&#8217;s onto The Elder Scrolls Online in one of the choppiest segues of the night. That game will launch on the PS4 in spring of 2014, and will have a beta goes live on Sony&#8217;s system first.</p>
<p>The next trailer is for a world premiere for Avalanche Studios&#8217; new Mad Max game. Driving across the wasteland, Max stops alongside a man begging for death. Max looks at his shotgun and realizes he has just one shell left, so he gets in his car and drives off. Then he drives back at full speed and obliges the wounded man.</p>
<p>Tretton comes back out and says there are more than 140 games indevelopment for PS4. More than 100 of those are expected to be available in the first year, and nearly 40 of those titles will be exclusive to PlayStation.</p>
<p>Tretton then gets the biggest applause of the night by saying the PS4 will not impose any restrictions on used game sales for consumers.</p>
<p>&#8220;I guess that&#8217;s a good thing,&#8221; Tretton deadpans.</p>
<p>When a gamer buys a PS4 disc, they can trade in the game at retail, sell it to another person, lend it to a friend, or keep it forever, he said. A small &#8220;Sony&#8221; chant breaks out. Additionally, disc-based games won&#8217;t be connected online to play or for any type of authentication, which draws still another round of cheers.</p>
<p>&#8220;And it won&#8217;t stop working if you haven&#8217;t authenticated online within 24 hours,&#8221; he added in a direct jab to Microsoft&#8217;s Xbox One.</p>
<p>With that out of the way, Tretton moved on to the PlayStation Network&#8217;s social features, and promised that Sony would expand PlayStation Plus. He also said PlayStation Plus will carry over to PS4, so the same membership covers PS3, PS4, and Vita for less than $5 per month.</p>
<p>The catch is that &#8220;immersive multiplayer&#8221; for PS4 appears to be limited to PS Plus members, so gamers who don&#8217;t pay extra won&#8217;t be able to play online in the new system.</p>
<p>Back to PS Plus perks, Tretton mentioned that PS Plus members will get new titles every month for free, with Don&#8217;t Starve, Outlast, and The Secret Ponchos among the first year&#8217;s PS4 offerings. Additionally, DriveClub PS Plus Edition will be given free to members.</p>
<p>Bungie&#8217;s Destiny is up next, as Tretton introduces a &#8220;world gameplay premiere&#8221; for the game. The clip followed a player dropped off into a dilapidated section of Old Russia, looking to meet up with others to explore the area. Two players explore a darkened industrial complex with a Guilty Spark-like floating AI orb called a ghost. Once the lights are turned on, the baddies come crawling out of the woodwork and the players fight them off with assault rifles, pistols, and some melee attacks.</p>
<p>They fight off the enemies, pillage some loot from them in the form of an exotic machinegun, and then meet up with their third squad member, a rocket launcher-carrying &#8220;titan.&#8221; A fleet of ships streaks overhead, and the group join a public event, which appears to be a large-scale multiplayer battle with a dozen or so players cooperating to take down a giant adversary called a Devil Walker. The fight is brief, the enemy is downed, and a short clip teasing some of the game&#8217;s narrative brings the demo to an end.</p>
<p>House said Sony has established a long-term exclusive partnership with Bungie and Activision that will grow over the years, but neglected to detail what it entails. Destiny is set for release in 2014.</p>
<p>House then turned to talk about PS4 integration of Gaikai, the streaming game service Sony acquired. The PS4 cloud gaming service will launch in the US in 2014 for PS3 and PS4, with Vita added at a later date.</p>
<p>Finally, House dropped the price of the system, announcing it as available for $399, which gets a significant round of applause. In Europe, it will sell for 399 euros or £349. No release date was given.</p>
<p>&#8220;At PlayStation, concepts like true consumer ownership and consumer trust are central to everything we do,&#8221; House said before concluding the show.</p>
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		<title>Killer Instinct is an Xbox One Exclusive</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:10:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Killer Instinct is on the way from Microsoft&#8217;s Double Helix Studios. The update to the classic arcade/SNES/N64 fighter will be released exclusively on Xbox One. A brief video revealed returning fighters and teased a 2013 release. Coinciding with the new fighter, a new Xbox One Mad Catz Tournament Edition Fightstick will be available.]]></description>
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<p>Coinciding with the new fighter, a new Xbox One Mad Catz Tournament Edition Fightstick will be available.</p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s official the Return of Mirror’s Edge</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Saiyanknight87</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today DICE announced that fan-favorite Mirror’s Edge™ is in early stages of development. Mirror’s Edge was first introduced in 2008 and fans quickly elevated the game’s heroine “Faith” into a videogame icon. Gamers and critics worldwide praised its unique characters, highly stylized world and fresh take on first person action adventure. The new Mirror’s Edge reboots the franchise for the [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/935908_546392645400022_980511955_n.png"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7217" alt="935908_546392645400022_980511955_n" src="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/935908_546392645400022_980511955_n-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" /></a>Today DICE announced that fan-favorite <b>Mirror’s Edge™</b> is in early stages of development. Mirror’s Edge was first introduced in 2008 and fans quickly elevated the game’s heroine “Faith” into a videogame icon. Gamers and critics worldwide praised its unique characters, highly stylized world and fresh take on first person action adventure. The new Mirror’s Edge reboots the franchise for the next generation with advanced visuals and an all-new origin story for Faith. Powered by DICE’s proprietary <b>Frostbite™</b>technology, the game will be heading to Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and <a href="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/941113_546392628733357_1948128851_n.png"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7219" alt="941113_546392628733357_1948128851_n" src="http://thug-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/941113_546392628733357_1948128851_n-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" /></a>entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®4, and PC.</p>
<p>“We introduced Mirror’s Edge and Faith to gamers five years ago, and we&#8217;ve waited for the right moment to reunite them,” said Sara Jansson, Senior Producer, DICE. “Thanks to the Frostbite engine and a new generation of platforms, we are now able to deliver a richer world that players will be able to explore with a new level of freedom in both movement and action.”</p>
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		<title>Xbox One will retail this November 2013 for $499</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:57:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fueling the excitement from the Xbox One reveal on May 21, Microsoft Corp. today announced launch details for the highly anticipated next Xbox gaming and entertainment system. Launching in 21 markets around the world in November 2013, Xbox One is the ultimate all-in-one entertainment system built for the 21st century living room — introducing a new world of games, [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fueling the excitement from the Xbox One reveal on May 21, Microsoft Corp. today announced launch details for the highly anticipated next Xbox gaming and entertainment system. Launching in 21 markets around the world in November 2013, Xbox One is the ultimate all-in-one entertainment system built for the 21st century living room — introducing a new world of games, music, live TV, movies, sports, apps and Skype, all personalized to your interests and accessible with the sound of your voice.</p>
<p>Every Xbox One system sold will include the new Xbox One console — which features a 500GB hard drive,1 Blu-ray player and built-in Wi-Fi — the new Kinect, one Xbox One Wireless Controller and a free 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold for new members. The Xbox One launch bundle will be available for $499.99 in the U.S., £429 (GBP) in the U.K. and €499 (EUR) in European markets.2</p>

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<p>To celebrate the launch of Xbox One, Microsoft is also introducing a limited-edition commemorative bundle to fans who reserve the system at major retailers, available in limited quantities, while supplies last, for $499.99, £429 (GBP) or €499 (EUR).2 Reserving the commemorative bundle will guarantee that you’ll be able to purchase the new system on day one. Each commemorative bundle will include an Xbox One system that comes in premium black packaging with a limited edition Xbox One Day One wireless controller, as well as a unique commemorative Day One Achievement.Gamers who reserve the following exclusive Xbox One Day One edition launch titles, available in limited quantities at major retailers while supplies last, will receive special bonus<br />
content:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>“Ryse: Son of Rome.”</strong> Exclusive multiplayer map and sword with bonus attributes.</li>
<li><strong>“Forza Motorsport 5.”</strong> Access to four cars tuned to the top of their class.</li>
<li><strong>“Kinect Sports Rivals.”</strong> Exclusive sporting equipment that separates your Champion from the rest of the world.</li>
<li><strong>“Dead Rising 3.”</strong> Exclusive Frank West and Chuck Greene Tribute Packs with bonus attributes.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition, as a message of thanks to the millions of Xbox fans around the world for their passion and loyalty, Microsoft announced that every qualifying Xbox Live Gold member — new or existing — will receive two free Xbox 360 game downloads per month starting July 1 until Dec. 31, 2013, including popular titles such as “Halo 3” and “Assassin’s Creed II.” And to celebrate E3 in the month of June, Xbox Live Gold members will receive a free download of “Fable III.”3</p>
<p>For a limited time gamers can also get a Day One 12-month Xbox Live Gold membership and play “Killer Instinct: Round One,” with the exclusive Shadow Jago character, on Xbox One. Players will also receive a commemorative Day One membership card. To reserve your Xbox One system today, and for a list of additional launch countries and<br />
prices, visit <a href="http://www.xbox.com/reserve" target="_new">http://www.xbox.com/reserve</a> for participating retailers.</p>
<p>All-new accessories to fuel the new generation of gamingLaunching alongside Xbox One this November, a new lineup of best-in-class accessories will make your new-generation gaming experiences more immersive, precise and accessible:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Xbox One Wireless Controller. </strong>The Xbox controller is refreshed with more than 40 technical and design innovations. Updated directional pad, thumb sticks and contours deliver greater precision and control, while new vibrating impulse triggers offer precise fingertip feedback, bringing an unprecedented level of gameplay immersion.4</li>
</ul>
<p>The Xbox One Wireless Controller is designed to work in concert with the new Kinect, allowing the two to be paired automatically to create seamless player syncing.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Xbox One Play &amp; Charge Kit.</strong> This kit includes a lithium ion rechargeable battery pack that fits inside the Wireless Controller as well as a charging cable that onnects from the Controller to the console. Gamers can play on and on without having to buy a single disposable battery. The new Play &amp; Charge Kit charges twice as fast as its Xbox 360 counterpart and charges during gameplay or when the console is in standby mode. The Kit is available for standalone purchase or as part of the Wireless Controller with Play &amp; Charge Kit bundle.</li>
<li><strong>Xbox One Chat Headset.</strong> A must-have for fans of online gaming, the new Xbox One Chat Headset, wired to the controller, is designed for long gaming sessions and clear voice chat. With a lightweight and comfortable new design, the mono chat headset features wideband digital audio and a unidirectional microphone. Gamers will love not having to take their hands off the controller to access the microphone mute and volume controls.</li>
</ul>
<p>For more details about all the exciting Xbox One news at E3, including the full games lineup, visit news.xbox.com. For press releases and media assets, visit news.xbox.com/media (select “Choose a Category” to find relevant content). More details about the Xbox One accessories are available at</p>
<p><a href="http://www.xbox.com/xboxone/accessories" target="_new">www.xbox.com/xboxone/accessories</a>.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Without any fanfare, Microsoft has released a website detailing how the Xbox One will handle its online connection, second-hand games, and the all-new Kinect. Microsoft calls the Xbox One a &#8220;modern, connected device,&#8221; and means every word of it: the console needs an online connection every 24 hours. &#8220;With Xbox One you can game offline [...]]]></description>
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<p>Without any fanfare, Microsoft has released <a href="http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/main" target="_blank">a website</a> detailing how the Xbox One will handle its online connection, second-hand games, and the all-new Kinect. Microsoft calls the Xbox One a &#8220;modern, connected device,&#8221; and means every word of it: the console needs an online connection every 24 hours.</p>
<p>&#8220;With Xbox One you can game offline for up to 24 hours on your primary console, or one hour if you are logged on to a separate console accessing your library. Offline gaming is not possible after these prescribed times until you re-establish a connection, but you can still watch live TV and enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies,&#8221; reads <a href="http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/connected" target="_blank">the page</a> explaining the console&#8217;s online features.</p>
<p>&#8220;While a persistent connection is not required, Xbox One is designed to verify if system, application or game updates are needed and to see if you have acquired new games, or resold, traded in, or given your game to a friend. Games that are designed to take advantage of the cloud may require a connection.&#8221;</p>
<p>Once games are installed from either a retail disc or Xbox Live purchase, that game will be available at anytime in the cloud. Microsoft says that &#8220;discs will continue to be a great way to install your games quickly,&#8221; pointing to the retail disc as merely a delivery system for the game license and code. Xbox One lets up to ten family members log in and play a shared library of games on the console, so specific family members won&#8217;t need their own game license. The system will allow trade, trade-in, and resell Xbox One games, but only if game publishers allow it.</p>
<p>&#8220;We designed Xbox One so game publishers can enable you to trade in your games at participating retailers. Microsoft does not charge a platform fee to retailers, publishers, or consumers for enabling transfer of these games,&#8221; says the game license page.</p>
<p>&#8220;Xbox One is designed so game publishers can enable you to give your disc-based games to your friends. There are no fees charged as part of these transfers. There are two requirements: you can only give them to people who have been on your friends list for at least 30 days and each game can only be given once.&#8221;</p>
<p>Finally, Microsoft tackles the updated Kinect, which has led to privacy concerns in some consumers. Though some games may require Kinect functionality, the peripheral can be turned off, even in the Xbox One&#8217;s standby mode.</p>
<p>&#8220;If you don&#8217;t want the Kinect sensor on while playing games or enjoying your entertainment, you can pause Kinect. To turn off your Xbox One, just say &#8216;Xbox Off.&#8217; When the system is off, it&#8217;s only listening for the single voice command &#8212; &#8216;Xbox On,&#8217; and you can even turn that feature off too,&#8221; says the Kinect portion of the site.</p>
<p>&#8220;You will determine how responsive and personalized your Xbox One is to you and your family during setup. The system will navigate you through key privacy options, like automatic or manual sign in, privacy settings, and clear notifications about how data is used. When Xbox One is on and you&#8217;re simply having a conversation in your living room, your conversation is not being recorded or uploaded.&#8221;</p>
<p>Microsoft has answered a ton of questions for consumers and the media, but those answers may not be the ones we were hoping to hear.</p>
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