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E3 is right around the corner

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The Electronic Entertainment Expo kicks off June 10th, and several electronic manufactures will be on site to show off their new gadgets, gizmos, etc.

Most notably will be the new consoles coming out from Sony and Micro$oft.   Sony will (finally!!) show off the PS 4 and hopefully we will get price points for the systems.

Several developers are also releasing next gen games as well, including Sucker Punch, Activision, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft.

So, enjoy the following YouTube clip, courtesy of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”.

 

 

Micro$oft Strikes Again!

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Well, so far Micro$oft seems to be wanting to shoot itself in the foot with its new system, the Xbox One (or XBone by all the non-fan boys).

Announced this past Thursday, Micro$oft now has said that the Xbox One requires a internet connection every 24 hours.

That’s right kids, Uncle Bill wants you to make sure your Xbox stays online, even if you want to play your games.

So, if you got a hankerin to play your games offline, after 24 hours, you are locked out.  (Nice..)

ALTHOUGH you can still watch your TV programs! YAH!..  wait don’t I already have a box for that?

Considering that the U.S. ranks 7 on Broadband access (unless you live in Vermont or Delaware or Rhode Island), this is going to give a lot folks headaches.
(Yeah, talking to you all south of the Mason-Dixon Line..)  And last time I checked, the new systems didn’t have dial-up connections…

Watch for more details coming soon, as E3 is right around the corner.

 

Behold! Your next LaserDisc Player

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Yes indeed, Microsoft has rolled out its next generation gaming system today, aptly dubbed the Xbox One. The shear design research that went into this new RECTANGLE-SHAPED console must have been staggering (Sarcasm not being with-held..).

Not to mention that Microsoft’s press conference for the reveal of the new system consisted of 30 + minutes showing off the Xbox One’s interactive TV functionality.   Kinect interactivity to change the TV channel, and check the web at the same time.  Um, games anyone?

Well, EA did reveal four new sports titles for the system, due out “in the next 12 months”.  It appears that Fifa14 seems to be the big push, followed up with Madden 25.  I truly wonder if this new system will improve my golf swing in Tiger Woods..   By the way, ZERO gameplay here in the reveal.  More like several cut scenes from the games, along with a few professional sports stars stating that the gameplay is getting better and better each time around.  Bah….

And of course, to close out the press conference, Activision closes with the reveal of Call of Duty – Dogs..  I mean Ghosts.  Sorry, just the simple fact that Infinity Ward and Activision are taking the next step into NextGen gaming with a Call of Duty team-mate as a “Seal Commando Dog” really makes me wonder what the hell is happening with today’s entertainment writers..

I do have to give Microsoft credit:  At least they showed off their entire system.  However, they had 3 months after which Sony released specs and the new Dual Shock4 controller for the PlayStation 4.  You would have had at least thought Microsoft would have looked at the current design and gone  “what the hell are we THINKING?!”

So stayed tuned gamers!  More to come on the Pro’s and Con’s of each system coming soon!