Tag: Xbox One
Developers Identifying Shift in Gaming Audience to Older Players
Across all platforms, the various sectors of the gaming industry are growing at an incredible rate, with more people than ever playing all types of titles. The simple fact is, regardless of how highly rated the games are by console and PC gamers, mobile games, lite games, and online browser games have made this form…
BT Sport app to show both European football finals in HDR
BT Sport is to show the Champions League and Europa League finals in High Dynamic Range (HDR) via its official app as part of trials of the picture quality technology. Both European finals, which will be contested entirely by English sides for the first time, will also be free to watch on TV, the BT…
Fortnite makes cross-play matchmaking the default
Fortnite gamers on PS4 and Xbox One are now able to play against each other more widely as the popular survival game makes cross-play matchmaking the default. Sony has been reluctant to allow gamers on the PlayStation 4 to play Fortnite with others on Xbox One or Nintendo Switch, but gave in to pressure in…
Xbox One keyboard and mouse support to arrive this week
Gamers who prefer to use a keyboard and mouse instead of a controller will soon be able to do so on the Xbox One. Following Microsoft’s announcement of support for the input in September, users will be able to play some games with a keyboard and mouse from Wednesday. However only Insiders - those signed…
Phil Spencer says basically nothing, and it still gets reported
Its time for another instalment of "Tech executives say meaningless words that get reported anyway"! This week's contestant is Xbox executive Phil Spencer, who tweeted the following about this year's E3 plans: @Masih3KA We should have new exclusive IP at E3. I'm trying to make this E3 more about 1st party than past E3s.— Phil…
Could Xbox One be getting game streaming features as early as next month?
There are suggestions that next month's Xbox One system update could include functionality that will let you stream your games to play on you Windows PC or tablet. According to Windows Central, the update is expected - but not quite so soon. But now screenshots have emerged showing the buttons to press to make it…
Xbox One UK price officially drops to £299.99
Good news if you still haven't bought a current generation games console: Microsoft has dropped the price again. According to Eurogamer, the UK price is now only £299.99 - down from £329.99. (And who can remember the £450 price-tag on the Kinect-laden bundle at launch?). According to Eurogamer, Microsoft is saying that the drop is…
Xbox One to let users choose between “Instant On” and “Power Saving”
Microsoft has announced plans to let players choose exactly how power-hungry their Xbox One console is. Xbox Newswire explains the choice, which will presumably be coming in a forthcoming system update. Essentially, it'll be a choice between "Instant On" mode, which will let you resume Xboxing in a matter of seconds - as well as…
Fast & Furious 7 cars DLC coming to Forza Horizon 2
In a clever cross-over, Xbox One Forza Horizon 2 players will soon be able to download DLC featuring the cars in the (surprisingly acclaimed) Fast & Furious 7. According to Crave Online, the featured cars are: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T “Fast & Furious” Edition 1970 Plymouth Cuda “Fast & Furious” Edition 1970 Plymouth Road Runner…
Xbox One April update bringing voice messaging to the console
Microsoft's Larry Hryb, perhaps better known as "Major Nelson", has revealed what we can expect from next month's Xbox One system update. Here's what to expect: Voice messages – Xbox One preview program members will be able to compose and playback voice messages in the messages app when snapped on Xbox One. Quickly and easily…