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EA working on ‘gamer first’ used-game policy for next-gen

Labels boss Frank Gibeau says company is currently formulating a customer-friendly strategy for secondhand Xbox One, PS4 games based on information released thus far by Sony and Microsoft.

 

Battlefield and FIFA publisher Electronic Arts is currently working on a "gamer first" used-game policy for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 titles.

During an Electronic Entertainment Expo analyst call today, EA Labels president Frank Gibeau said the secondhand market has "certainly been a topic of discussion this week."

He explained that EA is formulating a strategy based on information released by Sony and Microsoft and will return with a definitive statement in the time ahead.

Gibeau stressed that the company's strategy will be "gamer first" and "customer first," noting that EA wants to continue to have a relationship with used games such that "it is a very positive experience" overall.

Microsoft's secondhand policy for the Xbox One states that individual publishers will get to choose if used games are allowed, while Sony has confirmed that there will be no "gating restrictions" at all for used disc-based PS4 games.

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New Wolfenstein, The Evil Within confirmed for Xbox One, PS4

Upcoming games from Bethesda confirmed for next-generation platforms in addition to current-generation and PC.

 

Wolfenstein: The New Order and The Evil Within will launch on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, Bethesda has confirmed with Joystiq.

Both games were previously only specifically confirmed for current-generation consoles and PC, as well as unspecified next-generation platforms.

Wolfenstein: The New Order launches later this year, while The Evil Within is slated for launch in 2014. Specific release dates have not been divulged yet.

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New Wolfenstein, The Evil Within confirmed for Xbox One, PS4

Upcoming games from Bethesda confirmed for next-generation platforms in addition to current generation and PC.

 

Wolfenstein: The New Order and The Evil Within will launch on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, Bethesda has confirmed with Joystiq.

Both games were previously only specifically confirmed for current-generation consoles and PC, as well as unspecified next-generation platforms.

Wolfenstein: The New Order launches later this year, while The Evil Within is slated for launch in 2014. Specific release dates have not been divulged yet.

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Pokemon X and Y gets multiplayer features and 5 vs. 1 Horde battles

First 3DS iteration of the Pokemon series will also feature sky battles.

 

Pokemon X and Y will incorporate a "Player Search System" for an easier time seeking out other players in the first 3DS iteration of the long-running RPG series.

Junichi Masuda, director of Pokemon developer Game Freak, unveiled the Player Search System during a roundtable session at E3 2013.

The system, which operates both online and locally, features its own three-tier system of filtering and sorting potential opponents: Passersby are random players that are currently playing the game, and after bumped up to Acquaintance once they've been either challenged or traded with.

After enough interaction with an Acquaintance they will become an in-game Friend, although Pokemon X and Y does allow for manual grouping of players via a favourites menu. Players already on your friends list will automatically be added to the Player Search System as Friends, Masuda added.

Elsewhere in the roundtable, Masuda also confirmed that Pokemon X and Y would feature 1 vs. 5 Pokemon Horde battles and the option to fight in the skies when using (and battling) certain Pokemon. When fighting in the sky, Masuda adds, the camera angle will adopt a more cinematic look.

Nintendo announced earlier today that Pokemon X and Y would be released for the 3DS on October 12.

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Pokemon X and Y gets multiplayer features and 5 vs. 1 horde battles

First 3DS iteration of the Pokemon series will also feature sky battles.

 

Pokemon X and Y will incorporate a "Player Search System" for an easier time seeking out other players in the first 3DS iteration of the long-running role-playing game series.

Junichi Masuda, director of Pokemon developer Game Freak, unveiled the Player Search System during a roundtable session at E3 2013.

The system, which operates both online and locally, features its own three-tier system of filtering and sorting potential opponents: passersby are random players who are currently playing the game, and after bumped up to acquaintance once, they've been either challenged or traded with.

After enough interaction with an acquaintance, they will become an in-game friend, although Pokemon X and Y does allow for manual grouping of players via a favourites menu. Players already on your friends list will automatically be added to the Player Search System as friends, Masuda added.

Elsewhere in the roundtable, Masuda also confirmed that Pokemon X and Y would feature 1 vs. 5 Pokemon horde battles and the option to fight in the skies when using (and battling) certain Pokemon. When fighting in the sky, Masuda adds, the camera angle will adopt a more cinematic look.

Nintendo announced earlier today that Pokemon X and Y would be released for the 3DS on October 12.

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Microsoft: ‘The idea of ownership is morphing’

Xbox executive Phil Spencer says consumers now have more ability to connect with the content they have in new ways.

 

The definition of ownership is "morphing," Xbox boss Phil Spencer told GameSpot today in response to a question asking if consumers truly own the 0s and 1s that make up the digital experiences they partake in.

"I do think the idea of ownership is morphing," Spencer said. "I think it's morphing in a way that gives the consumer more ability with the content that they have."

One example Spencer pointed out was the ability for up to 10 family members to log in and play Xbox One games wherever they are.

"The definitions of some of these components do change as the technology enables new functionality," he added.

The Xbox One launches in November for $499, a full $100 above competitor Sony's PlayStation 4, which will launch later this year for $399.

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Microsoft: ‘The idea of ownership is morphing’

Xbox executive Phil Spencer says consumers now have more ability to connect with the content they have in new ways.

 

The definition of ownership is "morphing," Xbox boss Phil Spencer told GameSpot today in response to a question asking if consumers truly own the 0s and 1s that make up the digital experiences they partake in.

"I do think the idea of ownership is morphing," Spencer said. "I think it's morphing in a way that gives the consumer more ability with the content that they have."

One example Spencer pointed out was the ability for up to 10 family members to log in and play Xbox One games wherever they are.

"The definitions of some of these components do change as the technology enables new functionality," he added.

The Xbox One launches in November for $499, a full $100 above competitor Sony's PlayStation 4, which will launch later this year for $399.

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Nintendo believes Wii U can succeed against Xbox One, PS4 this holiday

Senior communications director says company feels "good about where we stack up" as next-gen consoles from Microsoft and Sony come to market.

 

Nintendo is not afraid of going toe-to-toe with the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this holiday season, telling GameSpot today that the Wii U can thrive because of its suite of new and exclusive software.

Asked if Nintendo believes it stands to see a difficult holiday season against the new competition, senior communications director Charlie Scibetta said, "The short answer is no."

"If you're a consumer going in and you have these options; we know what the price points are now from the competitors, we know what the games are from the competitors; and we know now what the Wii U is going to offer," Scibetta said. "We feel good about where we stack up. It's the software that's going to motivate them."

The Wii U has gotten off to a slow start, Scibetta admitted, but said just as the 3DS picked up steam when key first-party titles came to market, so can the Wii U.

"We saw with the Nintendo 3DS, it got off to a slow start, but then when software started rolling in, sales have done really well," he said.

Earlier today, Nintendo announced marquee Wii U titles launching this year, including Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (December) and Super Mario 3D World (November). Mario Kart 8 will launch during spring 2014.

The Wii U has struggled thus far, selling 3.45 million units worldwide to date.

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Nintendo believes Wii U can succeed against Xbox One, PS4 this holiday

Senior communications director says company feels "good about where we stack up" as next-gen consoles from Microsoft and Sony come to market.

 

Nintendo is not afraid of going toe-to-toe with the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this holiday season, telling GameSpot today that the Wii U can thrive because of its suite of new and exclusive software.

Asked if Nintendo believes it stands to see a difficult holiday season against the new competition, senior communications director Charlie Scibetta said, "The short answer is no."

"If you're a consumer going in and you have these options; we know what the price points are now from the competitors, we know what the games are from the competitors; and we know now what the Wii U is going to offer," Scibetta said. "We feel good about where we stack up. It's the software that's going to motivate them."

The Wii U has gotten off to a slow start, Scibetta admitted, but said just as the 3DS picked up steam when key first-party titles came to market, so can the Wii U.

"We saw with the Nintendo 3DS, it got off to a slow start, but then when software started rolling in, sales have done really well," he said.

Earlier today, Nintendo announced marquee Wii U titles launching this year, including Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (December) and Super Mario 3D World (November). Mario Kart 8 will launch during spring 2014.

The Wii U has struggled thus far, selling 3.45 million units worldwide to date.

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Microsoft: Xbox One will be leading product people love and embrace

Xbox boss Don Mattrick believes concerns over connectivity are overblown, recommends Xbox 360 for those without an Internet connection.

 

Microsoft's controversial announcement that the Xbox One will require an Internet connection has led to consumer backlash, but the company isn't concerned this will keep the platform from becoming an industry leader.

"Xbox has been created for gamers, by gamers," Mattrick told GTTV. "I find it kind of ironic when people take a step back and think, 'This is a company that hasn't thought about, at its core, what it means to have great games experiences.' So, we're going to deliver that. And I think in the long run, we'll build a global leading product that people are going to love and embrace."

Asked if Microsoft anticipated pushback concerning the Xbox One's connectivity and used-game policies, Mattrick said "absolutely," due in part to the vocal nature of gamers.

"It's a super passionate community of people. They're loving what we do," Mattrick said. "It's very important to them and they're opinionated. And they're smart. So they look at all those things and say, 'Hey, is this going to impact me in a negative way?' And until you use it, it's really hard to understand what all the advantages are."

For those who don't have an Internet connection--Mattrick brought up an example of a person living on a submarine--he pointed out that the Xbox 360 is not going away anytime soon.

"Fortunately we have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of connectivity; it's called Xbox 360," Mattrick said. "If you have zero access to the Internet, that is an offline device."

Rival PlayStation 4 will not require Internet check-ins.

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