During Microsoft's transition away from Microsoft Points, the company briefly discontinued the use of the Xbox Live Rewards program. However, in the lead up to the impending launch of the Xbox One, Microsoft has brought it back.
Indie developer Spry Fox has announced that their newest title, Road Not Taken, will launch for the Playstation 4 and Playstation Vita in early 2014. Spry Fox previously developed the PC and mobile titles Steambirds, Triple Town and Realm of the Mad God.
After being out of stock for an extended period of time, GameStop recently re-stocked both Xenoblade Chronicles and Metroid Prime Trilogy. However, if gamers wanted to get their hands on either title, they were going to have to fork over a decent chunk of change. This week though, apparently the cries of gamers were heard and GameStop has decided to drop the price of each title. Slightly drop the price, that is.
This week, Microsoft has shared details regarding the improved voice communication available on the Xbox One. Partnering with Skype, Microsoft is promising crystal-clear audio unlike anything currently provided by the Xbox 360. If you have ever used an Xbox 360 headset, you will know that this is a very welcome improvement.
Crytek's online free to play shooter Warface is coming to the Xbox 360 in 2014. Similar to World of Tanks, which was announced back at E3, Warface will retain its free to play model but will require an Xbox Live Gold subscription.
If you were interested in the Nintendo 3DS, but wanted none of that 3D stuff, then the Big N has just the system for you! Announced earlier this morning, the Nintendo 2DS will have the same hardware features of the Nintendo 3DS except for the top screen being able to render graphics in 3D. The Nintendo 2DS is priced at $129.99 and will be available on October 12 in two colors, red or blue.
Capcom, Crytek, and Turn 10 have revealed more details about the exclusive content found in the Day One Editions of Dead Rising 3, Ryse: Son of Rome, and Forza Motorsport 5. If you're not familiar with the term, Day One Editions are special game SKUs that include extra content for each game. They are only available through retail pre-order, while supplies last, or by download via Xbox Live for a limited time after launch.
