Mike Murphy

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Category Archives: News

E3 2013: Mega Man joining Super Smash Bros. roster for 3DS and Wii U

“Nintendo made a surprise reveal at its E3 Nintendo Direct this morning: Mega Man will be coming to Super Smash Bros. on the 3DS and Wii U when the game releases in 2014.”

Link: http://www.gamernode.com/e3-2013-mega-man-joining-super-smash-bros-roster-for-3ds-and-wii-u/

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E3 2013: PlayStation 4 priced at $399, will not restrict used games or require constant Internet connection

“The PlayStation 4 will run consumers $399 in the US, €399 in Europe, and £349 in the UK and will release this holiday season, announced Sony at its E3 press conference last night.”

Link: http://www.gamernode.com/e3-2013-playstation-4-priced-at-399-will-not-restrict-used-games-or-require-constant-internet-connection/

Microsoft clarifies the role of used games and sharing on Xbox One

“With its E3 press conference just four days away, Microsoft made sure today to clear up as much confusion over the Xbox One’s approach towards used games and the sharing of games before any representative ever stepped on stage at The Galen Center.”

Link: http://www.gamernode.com/microsoft-clarifies-the-role-of-used-games-and-sharing-on-xbox-one/

Harmonix to reveal new game tomorrow

“The maker of Rock Band and Guitar Hero, Harmonix, is planning to reveal a brand-new game tomorrow. Additionally, the developer promises that it’s not a new Rock Band or Dance Central title and appears to be a new IP.”

Link: http://www.gamernode.com/harmonix-to-reveal-new-game-tomorrow/

Zynga to lay off 520 employees, shut down LA, New York, and Dallas offices

Social gaming giant Zynga is set to layoff 18 percent of its staff — approximately 520 employees — in addition to closing down its Los Angeles, New York, and Dallas studios as an attempt to restructure towards mobile and reduce costs.”

Link: http://www.gamernode.com/zynga-to-lay-off-520-employees-shut-down-la-new-york-and-dallas-offices/

Naughty Dog to keep Uncharted, Last of Us engine for next-gen

“Unlike the transition from the PlayStation 2 to PlayStation 3, Naughty Dog will not be rolling out a brand-new engine for its games on the PlayStation 4. The developer has chosen to instead continue to use the engine that it has built The Last of Us and the Uncharted series on.”

Link: http://www.gamernode.com/naughty-dog-to-keep-uncharted-last-of-us-engine-for-next-gen/

Nintendo reveals Best Buy locations set to showcase E3 lineup

“Nintendo won’t be showing its upcoming software lineup to the world in a press conference during this year’s E3, but that doesn’t mean the console maker isn’t giving the public a chance to see them at all. Earlier today, The Big N announced that 110 Best Buy stores — set across the US and Canada — will host playable demos of these titles for the public during the week of the massive event in Los Angeles.”

Link: http://www.gamernode.com/nintendo-reveals-best-buy-locations-set-to-showcase-e3-lineup/

‘No way’ Xbox One wasn’t going to support indies, says Mattrick

“Xbox head Don Mattrick has attempted to dispel one of the many rumors circulating about Microsoft’s next-gen device since its official reveal last week: that Xbox One wouldn’t allow indies to self-publish.”

Link: http://www.gamernode.com/no-way-xbox-one-wasnt-going-to-support-indies-says-mattrick/

Xbox Reveal — Next-Gen Xbox, Xbox One, liveblog

The new Xbox is titled, shockingly, Xbox One. Revealed during today’s Xbox Reveal event at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington.

Xbox One will be an all-in-one entertainment device. Using the new Kinect 2.0 voice commands, users can make a simple statement such as “Xbox TV” to watch television straight from the Xbox One. This will also work with the Internet, music, and more.”

Link: http://www.gamernode.com/xbox-reveal-next-gen-xbox-xbox-one-liveblog/