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Xbox One won’t be backwards compatible with Xbox 360/XBLA games
This news is disappointing, but not exactly surprising. Microsoft has confirmed (via an FAQ on Xbox.com) that the Xbox One will not include backwards compatibility support for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live Arcade games:
Q: Will Xbox One be backward compatible with my existing games?
A: Xbox One hardware is not compatible with Xbox 360 games. We designed Xbox One to play an entirely new generation of games—games that are architected to take full advantage of state-of-the-art processors and the infinite power of the cloud. We care very much about the investment you have made in Xbox 360 and will continue to support it with a pipeline of new games and new apps well into the future.
However, one part of your Xbox 360 identity will transfer over to the Xbox One. Your Gamertag (and all associated Achievements) will be supported across both systems. Since your Gamertag is linked between the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, that means you’ll only need one Xbox Live Gold subscription for both systems as well.
Watch Dogs, AssCreed IV, Thief, Destiny, Battlefield 4 “announced” for Xbox One
When is a game announcement not a game announcement? When that game was announced weeks, or even months, ago for a console that we didn’t know the name of. But with Microsoft’s unveiling of the Xbox One, a few multiplatform titles that we all knew were in development for it can be officially “announced.”
Ubisoft will have two titles available for the Xbox One launch: Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. The French publisher plans to release at least four additional games for the Xbox One during the system’s first year.
“The next generation of consoles will reinvigorate our industry and make it possible for us to deliver incredible new entertainment to gamers,” said Yves Guillemot, Ubisoft’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our teams are using the innovations in connectivity, immersion and social gaming included in Xbox One to create original and memorable next-gen gaming experiences.”
Bungie has always loved the Xbox platform, so it’s not surprising that they’ve confirmed that Destiny will be released for the Xbox One. A release date was not announced. Square Enix and Eidos Montreal will sneak onto the Xbox One in 2014 with Thief. The stealth title will also make an appearance at this year’s E3 Expo.
“The team at Eidos Montreal is thrilled to confirm that Thief is coming to Xbox One. The next generation of home consoles allow us to create the best and the most immersive Thief game ever. The feedback we have received so far is simply amazing and we can’t wait to show more of Thief at E3 this year” said Stephane D’Astous, the General Manager of Eidos Montreal.
Finally, Battlefield 4 will challenge the latest Call of Duty during the Xbox One launch. More Xbox One titles will surely be announced in the lead-up to this year’s E3 Expo.
Posted in News, Xbox One
Tagged Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Battlefield 4, Destiny, E3 2013, Next Xbox Reveal, Thief, Watch Dogs
RE Revelations, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, Ratchet: Deadlocked, more added to PS Store
After we spent the day oohing and aahing over Microsoft’s new Xbox One console, Sony did the same thing they do every Tuesday: updated the PlayStation Store.
This week’s offerings include the high definition re-release of Resident Evil Revelations, NIS America’s Mugen Souls, the illegal street racing of Fast & Furious: Showdown, and the old west shootouts of Call of Juarez: Gunslinger.
Vita owners will be able to finally play Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault (it’s available as a PSN Cross-Buy title too) or they can embrace their inner men’s room attendant with Men’s Room Mayhem.
And speaking of Ratchet, Ratchet: Deadlocked is now available on the PSN. No Vita version though.
More information on this week’s releases can be found after the break and the full list of this week’s new game add-ons can be found at the PlayStation Blog. (more…)
Posted in News, PS3, Vita
Tagged Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, Resident Evil Revelations
Xbox One will launch worldwide later this year; CoD Ghosts DLC will launch on Xbox One first
Don Mattrick has returned to the stage to confirm that the Xbox One will launch “around the world” later this year. And Mattrick wanted to remind everyone that more Xbox One games will be announced at this year’s E3 Expo.
Then he dropped a bombshell… nah… we all expected this. Mattrick confirmed that all downloadable content for Call of Duty: Ghosts will be released for the Xbox One first.
That’s all folks. See you at E3!
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Tagged Call of Duty: Ghosts, E3 2013, Next Xbox Reveal