The Amazing New Xbox One

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Dead Rising 3 captures the Imagination for the Next generation

Playstation 4 is shaping up to take the top throne for the upcoming console generation with custom Playstation 4 features and a slew of enigmatic titles- both original and franchise features.

Where Hollywood is in full sequelitis and the major gaming developers are playing it safe with franchise iterations that seem to beat a dead horse, Sony and in-house developers are prepping some new original series. Though Dead Rising 3 is not that new original title, it takes the franchise in such a momentous new direction, it certainly deserves to be. The original Dead Rising was a unique concept that was not fully realized. The game was short and arguably repetitive with a limited arsenal of weaponry. Dead Rising 3 destroys the previous entries with true open world expansion and a zombie plague that rivals the best The Walking Dead has to offer. For better or worse, it is an Xbox One exclusive.

Dead Rising 3 also allows you to customize your ride, a mini-feature that is particularly appealing in changing the franchise for the better. The Kinect allows users to shout at zombies to distract them, as well as loud noises which could bring about an onslaught of zombies.

Speculation and confirmed facts on the upcoming console generation is in full swing, and digressors on both sides of the core battle have their reasons. The battle between Microsoft and Sony is churning some downright astonishing changes. Microsoft’s immediate alterations to their Xbox One platform were staggering for fans who found their changes appropriate but a little too late. Sony is in ‘God mode’ with their outpouring of high profile updates and game-changing methods. Ultimately, can Microsoft find quality footing moving forward, or are they destined for a second place rank? The modded PS4 speculations are already setting a precendent for mods. The Playstation 4 controller is elegantly designed and perfected for legitimate gamers looking to step outside the Kinect fad and other more gimmicky additions to this latest console battle.

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Ubisoft’s Next-Gen line-up

Ubisoft is one of the biggest publishers in today's gaming market. They have a large pool of successful franchises to draw from. Assassin's Creed being their most successful franchise in recent years. Assassin's Creed Black flag is set to be one of the best Assassin's Creed games in the history of the franchise. Releasing on the New Xbox #, Playstation 4 and Wii U, Assassin's Creed Black flag is shaping up to be Ubisoft's best bet for a next-gen game of the year. There's already tons of hype surrounding the game and you can bet there will be a modded Xbox One controller showing off the assassin's new pirate look. That's right, this time your favorite assassin is an awesome pirate ridding the seas of the bad guys.

Watch_Dogs is a next-gen title from Ubisoft that blew people away at E3 with its amazing graphics and innovative gameplay mechanics. Watch_Dogs is a new franchise opportunity for Ubisoft that revolves around a futuristic world where computers control everything. However, you're character has many powers to manipulate the computer controlled world, making your goals a little easier for yourself. Watch_Dogs has plenty of beautiful imagery that would make for an amazing custom Xbox One controller.

The Crew is another new next-gen game Ubisoft has in the works for the new console generation. It's a racing game with a twist. You play as a member of a street racing gang that is poised to make a name for themselves through racing to earn more street cred in the gang. The controls are a big part of nailing the perfect driving experience in a video game. The new Xbox One Controller will make a great controller for handling your vehicle as adeptly as possible.

The Division is a next-gen Ubisoft title that takes place in takes place in a post apocalyptic New York. With the city's infrastructure falling around your ears, you're forced to combat a devastating man-made virus and the ones who set it loose on the world. The gameplay shown so far looks like a mix of tactical games like Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter and survival horror like DayZ.

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Grand Theft Auto V the game to get if the Xbox One or PS4 isn't in your budget

Grand Theft Auto V

Chances are you have heard a good amount about the upcoming PlayStation 4 and the new XBox One. While these devices have brought about all sorts of excitement and incredible gameplay, it is also going to require you to purchase an entirely new system. While these are less expensive than when the PlayStation 3 first came out, you probably still do not want to drop several hundred dollars on a device that is just going to drop in price after six months. Due to this, it is best for you to look for other options when it comes to your video game entertainment. Your current systems are still able to produce some incredible gameplay and graphics, so you might as well continue to use it. Thankfully, there are still some new games coming to these systems that are going to allow you to continue playing the hardware for the foreseeable future. One such gaming title is Grand Theft Auto V. The Grand Theft Auto V is the fifth true installment to the Grand Theft Auto series, and one of the most popular in video game history. There are fewer of these titles than other games, such as Modern Warfare, simply because each game is completely different from the previous version and required larger expansions and work on the scenery and gameplay. However, this also makes it incredibly desirable to seek out and to play, as you are going to be somewhat familiar with how to play the game, all while seeing something different and with improved graphics and services available to you. Grand Theft Auto V does not require you to go out and purchase the latest video game systems, as it is still going to be available on the PS3 and the Xbox 360. This way, with this game, you will receive hundreds of gameplay hours out of it. Most games you can beat in often a matter of a day, but that is not the same with Grand Theft Auto V. You have dozens of external missions you can play and Grand Theft Auto V has some new surprises you have never seen before with the other previous versions. This is exactly why you need to check it out. After all, the money you spend on this game is going to be far less than what you spend on the new gaming systems. Even the new PS4 controller is going to cost more than Grand Theft Auto V.

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Sony Shoots Slings and Arrows at Microsoft, but the Xbox One Play Station 4 Controller Debate Is Still Up in the Air

Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Andrew House kept up Sony's rhetoric campaign against the Xbox One,saying "While others have shifted their message and changed their story, we were consistent in maintaining policies and a model that is fair and in-tune with consumer desires" at the Gamescom expo in Cologne, Germany.

This dig calls back to Microsoft's shifting stances on many Xbox One features, such as regulated game sharing and always-on console connectivity, which Microsoft has since phased out due to consumer outcry.

Despite many similarities between the two consoles, more information has been introduced to keep these two giants at each other's throats. New controller information is out, and despite the similar size, these two pieces of hardware could not be more different.

A poll taken by Polar has put consumer preference for the Playstation 4's DualShock 4 over the Xbox One's controller by almost a margin of three. This may be due to certain drawbacks to the Xbox One controllerthat make it a less-complete controller or a more expensive one, depending on your perspective. While initially the same price at a hard $60, the Dualshock 4 is rechargeable and comes with the recharge cable. The Xbox One controller runs on AA batteries and requires an extra recharge pack to add a feature the PS4 controller comes with.

However, Microsoft recently said that their Xbox One controllers were sturdy enough to last seven to ten years. Microsoft claims this is due to superior construction and extensive physical testing. Although potentially a small incentive when new consoles are coming out every few years, it may be a significant bonus in the eyes of many hardcore gamers. In the hands of many gamers, the seven to ten years claim may seem dubious, but if the promise can be kept, it would amount to a large savings for many overzealous gamers who are less than gentle with their hardware.

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Can the Wii U compete with the Xbox One this holiday season?

As we approach the launch of the xbox1 this November, one of the questions that keeps coming up is whether or not the Wii U will actually provide the xboxone with any sort of competition. When Nintendo launched the Wii U, they seemed to believe that it would be able to compete with xboxone's superior graphics through the creation of better games - and match the availability of customXboxOneControllers and moddedXboxOnecontrollers through a variety of control styles.

The truth, however, is that Nintendo has still failed to produce any games to challenge the xbox1. Investors are promised that they will be competitive when the xboxone comes out, but the fact is that there is no way that even with several more games that Nintendo can play catch up in time for the xbox1 release.

Why is this sort of competition with the xbox1 impossible? For starters, the WiiU sales numbers continue to be extremely disappointing, coming nowhere near it's precursor, much less the xboxone. In addition, things like the Xbox1Controller show the inherent inferiority of the WiiU. Whereas the Xbox1controller uses the same setup they have been using since the original xbox, as well as allowing for the easy creation of customXboxOnecontrollers and moddedXboxOnecontrollers the WiiU has decided to put buttons below the right stick, leading to terrible ergonomics, and difficult to master controls unlike the Xbox1Controller.

In addition, the modding community is just not there for the WiiU. On both previous xboxes, there have been all sorts of mods available, and the xbox1 is not likely to be different. The best players will be able to get a moddedxboxonecontroller that allows them to be better at what they do, or a customxboxonecontroller lit with cool looking LED lights, or even a custom engraving on their xbox1controller.

While it might not seem like a huge difference, customXboxOneControllers and Moddedxboxonecontrollers will more than likely be one of the best selling peripherals, eve more than a standard xbox1controller if the old Xbox 360 patterns hold for the xboxone. Can the WiiU controllers challenge customXboxOneControllers and ModdedXboxoneControllers? Nintendo will surely continue to struggle.

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Killer Instinct for Xbox One, is it a killer app?

It's been nearly twenty years since the Killer Instinct series made its debut in arcades, all the way back in 1994. The innovative title introduced many popular aspects of the modern fighting game still seen today, including features like multiple life bars, as well as automatic combos and combo breakers, meant to interrupt enemy attacks long enough to get a word in edgewise.

However, since 1996, the series has been dormant, mainly because of Microsoft's 2002 purchase of the game's original developer Rare. Eleven years later, things are about to change: meant to be a killer app for the new Xbox One, Microsoft has handed the reins to developer Double Helix for a revival of the series, Killer Instinct 2013.

Gamers are already chomping at the bit to get their hands on the newest Killer Instinct title, as fans' rumors have surrounded a new version of the series ever since its hiatus began. But after fourteen years of advance and innovation in the fighting game world, with new games rising to add weapons, state-of-the-art graphics, tag team play and online play, will the new game manage to compete?

Early footage of the game looked promising when it was debuted at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, with lush graphics and incredibly detailed model updates of classic series characters such as werewolf Sabrewulf, man on fire Cinder and icy alien Glacius. The gameplay appeared incredibly fast, to the point where the idea of using an Xbox One controller seemed like a guarantee for failure; between Ultra Combos and new special attacks, more hardcore fighting fans may want to get their hands on a fighting stick or even a custom Xbox One controller.

What really looks enticing about this new game is its online capabilities. In the previous generation of games, watching other matches happen while you wait for a matchup was common. On the Xbox One, gamers can instantly drop in and out of matches without having to wait a second, which will bode well with the game's high-octane action. To be fair, though, the fighting game has evolved by leaps and bounds since Killer Instinct went away in the mid-90s, and it's not completely known just how well the game will stack up to its competition. It looks like we'll just have to buy it when it comes out!

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About Killer Instinct, an Exclusive to the Xbox One

With the recent reveal of the Xbox One, gamers are on the lookout for next generation games. One that has caught the eye of many is Killer Instinct. Fans have waited a decade for a revamped version of the classic fighting game, and the Xbox One delivers. Players will be treated to many familiar faces, but the game itself has undergone an intriguing change. Jago, the famous Tibetan monk, will be the only playable character at first. If you want to take control of the other fighters, you’ll have to reach into your wallet. The trade-off for the pay-by-character play is a free initial download. There is another option for those who want all of the characters from the start. You can buy a retail version of the game that includes the whole cast. However, the gameplay and mechanics look promising enough to please players who don’t buy extra characters.

The Xbox One Controller is very similar to the Xbox 360’s. A myriad of fighting games were released for the 360, and the controls worked out well. If the past is a good indicator, then you can expect the Xbox 1 Controller to live up to its predecessor. Killer Instinct will make good use of the Xbox One Controller, but in a way that maintains its unique fighting system.

Ultra Combos carry on to the next-gen game. You can string moves together in an unforgiving combo, just like in the original Killer Instinct. The Xbox 1 Controller may not have a share button, but you can still advertise your skills with the Kinect. Players can record their combos and show off their ruthless gameplay.

Killer Instinct combines the old and new aspects of gaming. It keeps its classic fighter layout, and uses updated technology to keep it relevant. Its free download makes it a no-risk investment, so uncertain buyers can rest easy. Overall, Killer Instinct is a game to watch out for.

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What we know about the Xbox One Exclusive, Dead Rising 3

If you are looking for a reason to buy the Xbox One, then look for no further a reason than Dead Rising 3. Dead Rising 3 is an exclusive Xbox One game, meaning that you can only play this game on the Xbox 1. Why would you want this game? Well, lets start with the level of creativity involved in this game, shall we?

Not only do you get amazing graphics with this game, you also receive many options when it comes to weapons. You can deal with the invasion however you please. Dead Rising 3 lets you turn everything and anything into a weapon of chaos. Not to mention, picking up things is not where it ends. You can also combine weapons to create deadly combinations, which will whoop some zombie butt. In addition to weapon combinations, you can use vehicles to run zombies over.

  Running over zombies!

However, if you think that you can just run zombies over with your car, you had better think twice. If you just run into a large crowd of zombies with a car, then hopefully, you planned on becoming zombie chow. You will be remembered fondly by the gamer community! Running zombies over will cause your vehicle to lose a little control and making it easy for them them to attack.

  The difference between this game and its predecessors

In a way, the big difference is that this game is a little grittier and more serious. Also, you have many modes including the infamously, difficult nightmare mode.

  Types Of Zombies

This is one place where the game is vastly different. People who were firemen before becoming zombies will be swinging axes. You will also have zombie psychos in the game. If that is not a reason to sport an Xbox One controller, then there are few reasons to get one! The new Xbox One controller will also have a feature that will allow for low power consumption this way you are not using as much power.

Overall, Dead Rising 3 is a great reason to get the Xbox 1. This is a title that has been famously popular since it began. Impressing gamers will be no problem with this game and everything that is available.

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Online Petition Demands XBox One to Reverse Their Online Policy Reversal

The Xbox One has been plagued by problems ever since announcements have been made regarding it. There is only a single Xbox 1 controller included, for instance, and that has to some grumblings among the player base who intend to play games that need multiple Xbox 1 controllers. There has been unanswered questions regarding how games will be new or different, and what makes the new system worth upgrading to. There was also a huge row between the company and fans regarding its "always online" policy, and how CD based games were going to be treated.

What Was The Argument?

The argument, to be told by fans of the upcoming Xbox One, was going to be an end to console gaming as people know it. The system would require players to have a dedicated access to the Internet, and to connect once per day in order to keep their account refreshed and in the black. The camera was going to be on at all times, and one of the biggest deal breakers for many players (over and above the Xbox One controller thing) was that the game wouldn't play older games at all from the Xbox 360. Additionally, physical games were to be downplayed, with games being downloaded offline. Used games were to be phased out, and the ability to sell physical CDs back to a store was to be limited. The sheer outcry over this made Microsoft pull a 180 on their policy, and these elements have since been changed back (though players still only get a single Xbox One controller as part of the package).

So Who's Unhappy?

You can't please everyone, and nowhere is this clearer than in the world of video games. When Microsoft relented and altered its release plans, it also cut a single feature that many gamers were looking forward to. The Family Plan, as it's referred to, allowed players to access their games and Xbox Gold standing with up to 10 other people. However, it was scrapped as part of the reversal that was part of the base's popular demand.

It would have been a necessity for those who were gaming almost entirely off the Internet and Internet based content; like being able to use multiple people on a Netflix account. There are gamers who feel that feature is better than everything the reversal led to, and are petitioning for a reversed reversal.

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DRM Policies Reversed For Xbox One

It has only been a week since Microsoft issued a press release stating that they would be reversing the XBox1 DRM policies that were initially announced at E3. During a conference at E3, Microsoft announced that their new Xbox1 console and XboxOneController would only function if it was allowed to connect to the Internet once every 24 hours. Additionally, the technology company also informed potential consumers that the console would not allow them to resell their used games to friends or popular stores such as GameStop.

This announcement was quickly met with a large public outcry across the Internet. Gamers all over the world expressed concern that the Xbox1 and the XboxOneController would prevent them from using a customXboxOneController. Because the Xbox frequently connects to the Internet, Microsoft is able to check what devices are connected to the console at any given time. Because of this restriction, customXboxOneControllers will be practically impossible to implement for the system. These controllers, also known as moddedxboxonecontroller xboxones, are usually made by 3rd-party companies and are not condoned by Microsoft as valid Xbox1Controllers.

Modded xbox one controllers are extremely popular in the gaming world because they include features that are not normally available on a standard Xbox1Controller. These features range from simply arranging the buttons on the controller into a different layout, to switches that give gamers a powerful advantage in whatever game they are playing. Microsoft has typically frowned on these kinds of controllers in the past because they give gamers powerful abilities that create an unfair advantage in multiplayer matches. Using these controllers, gamers can become invincible with the flick of a switch.

However, Microsoft listened to the public outrage over their original DRM policies for the Xbox 1. They recently announced that the console would no longer need to connect to the Internet at all in order to function. Even more interesting, they also announced that players would be allowed to freely buy and sell their used games to whomever they wished, as many times as they wished. This should hopefully bode well for the modding community in general and custom controller enthusiasts in particular. Although Microsoft's E3 announcement regarding their DRM policies was obviously a public relations nightmare for the company, they are obviously making a great effort to undo the damage. Their complete reversal of the DRM policies is definitely a step in the right direction, although it remains to be seen if it can repair the damage done by their initial announcement.

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Xbox One Games!

The new Xbox is generating a lot of buzz on the web since Microsoft officially announced its next-gen entertainment system, the Xbox One. Microsoft has promised several exclusive titles including old favorites such as Halo. Among these exclusive titles Microsoft is pumping, Ryse: Sons of Rome, takes full advantage of the Xbox One's capabilities, including voice command and mobile management of your character (with a compatible mobile device). Ryse features a soldier who joins the army and eventually saves the Roman Empire.

If a more modern soldier is what you're looking for, Titanfall, Call of Duty: Ghost, and Wolfenstien (set in the 1960's) will all be available on the Xbox One. The Xbox One has a lighter side for those who may need a break from endless, gruesome killing available gamers will be able to build and destroy with Minecraft, fight the heartless in Kingdom Hearts 3, and create their own game with Project Spark. Project Spark is a sandbox-type game which blends a fantastical, storybook environment with classic scifi elements, such as mechs. In Project Spark the player can build their world and, when the goblins start attacking, change the environment or characters in real-time. Some other popular titles coming out on the One will include Dead Rising 3, Final Fantasy XV, Forza Motorsport, Need for Speed, FIFA, and Madden. The One will also have blue-ray capabilities and family friendly titles, such as Plants vs. Zombies and Zoo tycoon for those who have children to consider or want a complete entertainment system. While there are a great number of titles to be released on the Xbox One something to keep in mind before locking in your Pre-order is that this console will be open to DRM restrictions, which could make reselling or trading in games difficult. Also, rumor is the One will must be connected to the Internet at least once every twenty-four hours for you to play it, making an Internet connection required. Lastly, the new Xbox controller is much like the 360 with the only major differences being a trigger rumble feature and a slimmer battery. The new Xbox will hit stores in November and is available for Pre-order now.

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Xbox One Features!

The highly anticipated next-generation Xbox, Xbox One, set to be released November 2013, will be loaded with new and promising specs and features. A Blu-ray/DVD player, 500 GB of storage, and USB barely scratch the surface of the features that will be loaded into the Xbox One.

One of the most important features to note about the Xbox One is the requirement of an Internet connection. Xbox One will verify your Internet connection once every 24 hour period if you are using your primary console, or once every hour if you are playing on someone else's console. If an Internet connection is not found, you'll be unable to play any games but will still have access to other features, such as Blu-ray/DVD.

Another interesting feature of the new Xbox game console is Cloud connectivity. All of your games and profile information will be stored in the Cloud, which basically allows you to access your console anywhere (hence, the need for an Internet connection).

Yet another exciting feature of the Xbox One will be the Kinect 2, which will be bundled with the Xbox One console, and is said to be better and more advanced than its predecessor. While the current Kinect can only recognize up to two players, the Kinect 2 will be able to recognize up to six players. Real Vision technology, Real Motion Technology, and Real Voice technology will result in a more responsive and more precise Kinect gaming experience, or even overall control of your Xbox One.

The Xbox One will also come with a new and improved controller. The trigger and shoulder buttons have been reshaped on the Xbox One controller, designed to flow more naturally with the hands, and will now feature impulse vibration feedback. The controller's d-pad has also been changed, now with low face buttons instead of the raised d-pad featured on previous Xbox controllers.

Remote play and multitasking are yet two more new features of the Xbox. Remote play will allow a friend to remotely take control of your game-play while you watch. Thanks to Snap Mode, you'll be able to multitask by switching between different apps and games without having to exit them.

Based off of the aforementioned features, the Xbox One looks like it will definitely be a winner when it hits the market this winter.

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Microsoft's NEW Xbox! [Xbox ONE!]

Whenever a new generation of consoles rolls around, the contenders are all expected to create very positive press for their console. Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft have dominated the console scene for the two past generations. Microsoft's new Xbox is simply titled the "Xbox One". This console is designed to be not just made for video games, but an entire home system for multimedia. It will retail for $499, which is roughly $100 more expensive than Sony's PS4 console.

The console itself seems built more like a PC. It has an 8 core CPU, 8 gigs of system memory and a 500 gigabyte hard drive. It's HDMI enabled and also can play Blu-ray discs in its hard drive. While the console may feel like it's made just for video games, it's set up to be the all purpose center of a home entertainment system. The system has a number of unique features. The 360's added Kinect motion sensor technology is now embedded, with new and improved functionality. The console also now turns on with vocal speech recognition. Saying "Xbox on" will turn the system on or off. This speech recognition functionality will likely spread to games as well.

The Xbox One controller is almost identical to Microsoft's prior Xbox 360 controller. It is optimized to feel better in the hands in the same way the 360 controller was just a design improvement over the original Xbox controller. Unfortunately, the Xbox One won't have any backwards compatibility for older Xbox games. The console will play used Xbox one games. The Xbox Live Marketplace is now going to much more fully functional. Games will play entirely off of the console after the disc is installed. Once the game's installed, the disc is no longer necessary. The console has to be connected to the internet once every 24 hours. That said, internet functionality will be a requirement for the new Xbox One. The console is also going to integrate a number of applications such as the very popular Skype chat program.

A lot of these details may change as the Xbox One's release date rolls around. The new console may suffer from a similar overpricing that Sony experienced with the PS3. The console's attempt to integrate so many services for so many different audiences may alienate some the Xbox's core fanbase. However, Microsoft has a number of large commercial games planned including a new Halo that should solidify it among its original install base.