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Kinect is Xbox One's edge, says Harrison

Kinect is Xbox One's edge, says Harrison

Former PlayStation boss turned Microsoft exec says standard camera input is 'game-changer'

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Triple-A development model 'broken'

Triple-A development model 'broken'

Former Trion Worlds CCO vents concerns over rising dev costs

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EA: Xbox One and PS4 a generation ahead of PC

EA: Xbox One and PS4 a generation ahead of PC

Publisher benchmarks video and audio performance of new Xbox at eight-to-10 times higher than current gen

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Mattrick: Backwards compatibility is 'backwards'

Mattrick: Backwards compatibility is 'backwards'

Head of Xbox division claims only five percent of gamers play older console games on current gen

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Mattrick: Xbox One 'will be the best in gaming'

Mattrick: Xbox One 'will be the best in gaming'

Microsoft exec touts strong games focus and push for multiplayer experiences

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Next Xbox needs to be more developer-friendly

Next Xbox needs to be more developer-friendly

Microsoft and Sony need to change tack to win back developers, says Fireproof commercial director

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Molyneux: Next-gen buzz not as exciting as last era

Molyneux: Next-gen buzz not as exciting as last era

'I just want the next Xbox to be a great gaming machine' says former Lionhead chief

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The four pitfalls the PS4 and next Xbox must avoid

The four pitfalls the PS4 and next Xbox must avoid

John Riccitiello on how Sony and Microsoft can revitalise the console industry

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Simpson: There's good overtime and bad overtime

Simpson: There's good overtime and bad overtime

The Creative Assembly director looks at the issue of crunch, and why the effects are not the same for everyone

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EA: Console transition is our friend

EA: Console transition is our friend

Interim CEO Larry Probst says coming transition will determine market leadership

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Will Wright: SimCity problem was 'inexcusable'

Will Wright: SimCity problem was 'inexcusable'

Sides with consumers, if always-on connectivity stops enjoyment of games

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Pratchett: Industry in need of a shake-up

Pratchett: Industry in need of a shake-up

Tomb Raider and Mirror's Edge writer on why better working conditions will benefit everyone, including women

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Gearbox calls Aliens lawsuit 'beyond meritless'
Molyneux: Next Xbox should focus on games first

Molyneux: Next Xbox should focus on games first

Former Microsoft creative director says he doesn't need another way to view Facebook

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Killzone studio 'redeemed' by live PS4 demo

Killzone studio 'redeemed' by live PS4 demo

No backup videos for Guerrilla to fall back on during unveiling of next-gen game

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Price: It's hard for the industry to accept change

Price: It's hard for the industry to accept change

But head of Ratchet & Clank studio says its should be embraced

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Developers speak out on in-app purchases investigation

Developers speak out on in-app purchases investigation

Industry professionals discuss what devs can do to regulate and improve the business model

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4T2: Industry must take responsibility for IAPs in kids' games

4T2: Industry must take responsibility for IAPs in kids' games

Mike Hawkyard on how and why developers should prevent youngsters' overspending through in-app purchasing

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Free-to-play games are like TV shows, says Molyneux

Free-to-play games are like TV shows, says Molyneux

F2P titles reflect long-term engagement while console games are more akin to film

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Remember Me aims to aid gender equality in games

Remember Me aims to aid gender equality in games

Studio had to avoid pitfalls of making female lead a 'damsel in distress or a sex bomb'

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Jaffe: Devs are worth what they can negotiate

Jaffe: Devs are worth what they can negotiate

If you don't like a publisher's treatment, don't sign, says Twisted Metal co-creator

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Consumers ready for always-on, says Yannis Mallat

Consumers ready for always-on, says Yannis Mallat

Ubisoft Montreal CEO says his team and the gaming public is prepared for always-on future

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Crytek: Graphics are 60% of the game experience

Crytek: Graphics are 60% of the game experience

Crytek CEO claims visuals are the biggest part of immersion for games

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Bleszinski: Always-on future is coming fast

Bleszinski: Always-on future is coming fast

Technology doesn?t advance by worrying about the edge case, says industry veteran

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Stardock: Lack of DirectX 10 for XP has been catastrophic

Stardock: Lack of DirectX 10 for XP has been catastrophic

DirectX 9 an immense factor in holding back PC development, says CEO

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