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New 'Play Anywhere' initiative reinforces Microsoft's cross-platform push
Microsoft is amping up its cross-platform push with "Play Anywhere," a new initiative announced during its E3 press event today that encompasses a number of games which will be playable on both Xbox and Windows 10.
June 13, 2016
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Microsoft confirms plans to release a more powerful Xbox next year: 'Scorpio'
Xbox chief Phil Spencer closed out Microsoft's E3 showcase today by confirming that yes, Microsoft is going to release a more powerful Xbox console next year that will play all existing Xbox One games.
June 13, 2016
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Minecraft multiplayer goes cross-platform under Microsoft's watch
Now that Microsoft owns Minecraft, it announced today that the massively popular game will be opened up to allow for cross-platform multiplayer mine crafting. Yes, that includes VR platforms too.
June 13, 2016
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CDPR tries its hand at F2P with standalone version of The Witcher's Gwent
Polish developer CD Projekt Red is dipping a toe into the waters of free-to-play game design with Gwent, a standalone digital version of the collectible card (mini)game in the studio's 2015 hit The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
June 13, 2016
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Ubisoft CEO stresses creative independence as Vivendi takeover threat looms
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot took a moment to stress the importance of creative freedom at the end of his company’s E3 conference in L.A. today, an apparent gesture of defiance against Vivendi.
June 13, 2016
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Analysis: Microsoft's cross-platform future is about competing on its own terms
Microsoft's E3 2016 press conference was all about platform agnosticism and leveraging its unique advantage as the owner of Windows.
June 13, 2016
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EA announces indie partnership program
At E3 today, EA announced plans to partner with small developers on original games, promising to deliver all profits over to the developer.
June 12, 2016
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EA emphasizes eSports, announces charity initiative during EA Play
Electronic Arts announces a new charity initiative and expansions to its tournament system while showing off new games at EA Play.
June 12, 2016
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Bethesda announces resurrection of long-delayed sequel to Prey
Bethesda announces long-delayed sequel to Prey, previously in development at Human Head studios, now in the hands of Arkane Studios.
June 12, 2016
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Bethesda announces VR integration with Fallout 4, Doom
Bethesda finally gets into the VR game, and brings two of its biggest titles to the platform.
June 12, 2016
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Edge of Nowhere a strong argument for third-person, gamepad games in VR
At E3 2015, Insomniac Games, the studio behind games including Ratchet and Clank, Resistance, and Sunset Overdrive, showed off its first VR effort, the action adventure game Edge of Nowhere.
June 18, 2015
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Game mechanics and player agency in Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
The Chinese Room has been working on its next game, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, which aims to evolve the storytelling ideas in Dear Esther.
June 18, 2015