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Xbox One Priced at $499 and will be Released in November

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June 11, 2013

One thing many people were hoping to hear at Microsoft‘s pre-E3 conference was just how much damage the Xbox One will do to people’s wallets and when it will be doing so. Well today we now have that information, though the release is still a bit vague.

At the conference Microsoft announced that the Xbox One will retail for $499 USD, $599 AUD, €499, and £429. As far as a release day goes, Microsoft only stated that it will be released sometime in November. Considering the bundling of the Kinect with the release, this $500 price point is below what I was expecting the console to cost but it still may have caught many by surprise.

Microsoft is also introducing a limited edition commemorative bundle to fans who reserve the system at major retailers, available in limited quantities, while supplies last, at the same RRP as standard. Each commemorative bundle will include an Xbox One system that comes in premium black packaging with a limited edition Xbox One Day One wireless controller, as well as a unique commemorative Day One Achievement.

Gamers who reserve the following exclusive Xbox One Day One edition launch titles, available in limited quantities at major retailers while supplies last, will receive special bonus content:

Ryse: Son of Rome Exclusive multiplayer map and sword with bonus attributes.
Forza Motorsport 5 Access to four cars tuned to the top of their class.
Kinect Sports Rivals Exclusive sporting equipment that separates your Champion from the rest of the world.
Dead Rising 3 Exclusive Frank West and Chuck Greene Tribute Packs with bonus attributes.

In addition, for a limited time, gamers can also get a Day One 12-month Xbox Live Gold membership and play Killer Instinct: Round One, with the exclusive Shadow Jago character, on Xbox One. Players will also receive a commemorative Day One membership card.

Microsoft does away with Microsoft Points in favor of local currency

Travis Bruno

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June 11, 2013

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Microsoft does away with Microsoft Points in favor of local currency

Despite the conversion rate being very simple to understand, many people have disliked the way that Microsoft Points were used for digital purchases instead of simple cash values. Well that is all about to change because today during their E3 conference Microsoft announced that they are doing away with the Microsoft Point system on the Xbox One and will instead be listing game prices with local currency and nothing else.

This means that gamers no longer have to worry about buying a 1200 MSP game and instead can simply pick up the $15 game without having to worry about any pesky conversion systems.

Star Wars: Battlefront Teased At E3

Matthew Vella

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June 11, 2013

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During EA‘s press conference at E3, it was announced that DICE has begun working on a new chapter in the Star Wars: Battlefront series. Very little has been revealed, but a video teaser was shown. We do know two things however. Firstly, is that this is the result of a recent partnership between EA and Lucasfilm, and secondly, Star Wars is awesome and if you disagree you’re a stuck up, half-witted, scruffy-looking Nerf herder. The Star Wars: Battlefront series has been absent for a while now, so it’s nice to see it return in full force. No word on how it’ll be released yet, but I think it’s safe to say we can expect to see it on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

Check out the Star Wars: Battlefront teaser below!

Minecraft: Xbox One Edition announced today at E3

Travis Bruno

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June 11, 2013

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Are you sad that you won’t be getting a dose of Minecraft on the Xbox One because it isn’t backwards compatible with 360 titles in any form? Well you no longer have to worry because today it was announced at Microsoft‘s pre-E3 conference that they are going to be bringing a special Minecraft: Xbox One Edition out to the Xbox One sometime after the console is released.

The game will look well, like Minecraft but will not be as limited as the Xbox 360 version of the game. Currently it is being said that the Xbox One Edition will feature larger maps, expanded multiplayer and probably more updated features similar to those found int he PC version.

Battlefield 4 To Have Exclusive Xbox One DLC

Matthew Vella

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June 11, 2013

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During the 2013 Microsoft E3 press conference, DICE announced Battlefield 4 will be receiving exclusive Xbox One downloadable content. This DLC pack is called “Battlefield 4: Second Assault”. Second assault will feature four fan-favourite Battlefield 3, but re-imagined using the Frostbite 3 engine. This was announced along side the “Angry Sea” single player mission demo during the conference. Fans of the Battlefield series will know that multiplayer is probably the main attraction for the franchise so I’m sure Xbox owners will appreciate this. Sony PlayStation owners….maybe not so much!

Battlefield 4 will be available for purchase in November just in time for the Xbox One release.

Battlefield 4 Single Player Demo Revealed

Matthew Vella

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June 11, 2013

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After a few audio difficulties, DICE revealed a single-player mission from the upcoming FPS Battlefield 4 during the Microsoft E3 2013 press conference. Titled “Angry Sea”, the mission has Recker and his squad aboard an aircraft carrier called “Titan” and are under heavy fire. After a daring escape, Recker jumps into an enemy ship to demonstrate some of Battlefield 4’s vehicle combat. Powered by the Frostbite 3 engine, graphics are looking impressive and action is intense. This demo is showing much promise for the single-player campaign and hopefully more information will be revealed soon. Battlefield 4 will hit stores in November on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Make sure you check out the gameplay video below!

World of Tanks Xbox 360 Edition announced at E3

Travis Bruno

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June 11, 2013

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Today one of the first things that Microsoft had to reveal during their pre-E3 conference was a game, surprisingly enough, for the Xbox 360. This game has been quite popular for awhile and it is now making its jump from the PC to the Xbox 360. The game is World of Tanks from Wargaming and it is heading to the Xbox 360 sometime this summer.

The title will be free-to-play on the 360 but will require players to at least have Xbox Live Gold access. No details were given beyond some new gameplay footage which can be seen below, which shows that the graphics have been overhauled and apparently the controls have also been reworked to work well with the 360’s controller.

Titanfall Revealed as Xbox/PC Exclusive

Zac Elawar

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June 11, 2013

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To close out Microsoft‘s E3 2013 press conference, Respawn Entertainment took the lid of its much speculated inaugural title, Titanfall. The E3 announcement trailer can be viewed embedded at the bottom of this article.

Years after the studio was formed, Titanfall is finally going to be coming to players in Autumn 2014, exclusive to the Xbox platforms and PC. It delivers fast-paced, near-future warfare on a distant frontier ravaged by war that is entirely multiplayer campaign based – a revolutionary multiplayer experience. On the battlefield, players will be able to switch between 24-foot tall, agile mechs and their elite, assault pilots for different tactics and levels of manoeuvrability (no, the mechs aren’t invincible; you can’t stay in them forever).

Vince Zampella, a Co-Creator of Call of Duty and Co-Founder of Respawn Entertainment, states;

It’s an exciting time in the industry and it feels like the perfect time to be unveiling Titanfall. Our passion at Respawn is games and we are focused on bringing something exciting to kick off the next generation of software.

Titanfall Game Director Steve Fukuda added;

In addition to infusing the multiplayer experience with cinematic flavor, we’ve been rethinking fundamental combat and movement in the genre. Titanfall is unique in the way that it places equal emphasis on two drastically different and new ways to move and fight in a first-person shooter. The intersection of the two is a big part of what give Titanfall its iconic identity.

Hopefully the actual demonstration will be uploaded online soon and we can share that with you. Stay tuned to Capsule Computers for more about Titanfall.

D4 by the mind of Swery65 announced for Xbox One

Travis Bruno

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June 11, 2013

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Today at Microsoft’s pre-E3 conference it was announced that Swery65, the man behind the Deadly Premonition video game, is back to make an episodic mystery game featuring cel-shaded graphics and an interesting looking combat system.

You can check out the very limited footage of the game below where unfortunately no real details were revealed. Currently D4 as it is called is an Xbox One exclusive but no real release details were given beyond that. However after his work with Deadly Premonition, with Swery65 behind the reigns of the game it is certainly going to be something very unique to say the least.

Metal Gear Solid V Gameplay Shown for Xbox One

Zac Elawar

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June 11, 2013

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No one could have accurately predicted how Microsoft‘s E3 2013 press conference started off: with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain showcased on the Xbox One.

It looks stunning, and yes that header image is from the open world title (confirmed!). The almost 6 and a half minute long gameplay footage can be viewed embedded at the bottom of this article. It showcases many never-before-seen aspects and mechanics, such as “a new breed of stealth”, using straddling the side of the horse to hide as you pass by a convoy on the opposite side as an example. This is a big deal to see the title come to a Microsoft console (although it’s not the first, it’s usually associated with Sony). It has also adopted the same tagline as Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker – “Tactical Espionage Operations”.

Stay tuned to Capsule Computers for more E3 coverage.