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The Xbox One fact sheet

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There is a lot of information coming out about the Xbox One. In an effort to tidy things up a bit, we’ve come up with a fact sheet about its features. Absent from this list are the details surrounding the console’s ability to play used games. We know Xbox One won’t ban all used games more »

Best of PlayStation Network Vol. 1 is a must-buy for $40

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On behalf of GamerTell, and gamers in general, I feel it necessary to immediately inform you when a fantastic deal is about to be available. After all, I want you to have as much fun as possible, while saving as much money as you can. Which is why I have to insist anyone with a more »

E3 2013: Aksys is bringing five games

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Brace yourself people, because this week and next the onslaught will begin. You know what I mean. E3 game line-ups will come pouring in and one of the first this year is from Aksys Games. You know, the company that handles the BlazBlue and Zero Escape series. They’re also taking charge of the US otome more »

Thoughts on the Xbox One

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Like many other gamers, I was pretty surprised to hear that Microsoft would be officially revealing the new Xbox just three weeks prior to E3, rather than just waiting for the yearly electronics event. Many have speculated this was a ploy by the big M to increase the hype around its “Next-Box”, now known to more »

Xbox One can’t control your DVR

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Xbox One wants to replace your cable/satellite box, but it can’t. The cable company is too entrenched in homes and it won’t leave without a grueling fight. Since Microsoft can’t completely replace the cable box, it has to work with it. Xbox One can connect to cable boxes and take over the majority of its more »

Let DuckTales’ acapella The Moon Theme be your lullaby

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It’s been a long day, hasn’t it? You know, what with the Xbox One news and all. It’s time to lay down, kick back and let the vocal stylings of Smooth McGroove performing DuckTales‘ “The Moon Theme” sooth your mind.

Confused about Xbox One policies? So is Microsoft

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Today is a confusing day for the future of video games. Microsoft started the day by unveiling the Xbox One, the successor to the Xbox 360. After all the sizzle reels and corporate glad-handing was complete, the press started asking the questions that have been burning a hole in our minds for the longest time. more »

Fixie Joe needs your help to save the factory for iOS and Android

From AppleTell It’s up to Fixie Joe to collect nuts and tools to repair the machines and save the factory from renegade robots in this retro platformer. Read the full post on AppleTell »

It’s a good idea to hold on to your Xbox 360

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Microsoft’s Xbox One event is now over. Microsoft went over some technical specifications about the Xbox One, but it didn’t mention whether it could play Xbox 360 games. According to an interview The Verge had with Xbox Live Vice President Marc Whitten, the Xbox One is not backwards compatible with the Xbox 360. That means more »

EA Sports reveals four new games and the Ignite Engine for Xbox One

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EA Sports is the first game developer to come on stage during Microsoft’s Xbox One event. EA confirmed it has four games in development as part of a new strategic partnership with Microsoft. Those games include FIFA 14, Madden 25, NBA Live and a new UFC game. They’re all scheduled to be released within the more »