Iconic designer says he doesn't think Metal Gear Solid V can "reach that level," compared to Rockstar's open-world game.

Industry veteran Hideo Kojima has spoken out on Twitter to say he is "depressed" by Grand Theft Auto V, because he does not believe Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain can match it.

In a pair of tweets, he praised Rockstar Games, saying its upcoming open-world action game will raise the bar for developers the world over.

"GTA V" new trailer was awesome! This free control is future of the game, way higher than anywhere, makes me depress as matter fact.(cont..)

— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) July 11, 2013

I don't think our "V" can reach that level. Rockstar's team are the best. W/o question they will pull up the possibility of game.

— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) July 11, 2013

Like GTAV, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is an open-world game. Kojima's latest is in development for current- and next-generation consoles, while Rockstar's game is coming only to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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Microsoft says its upcoming next-generation console would be excellent at servicing networking and conferencing needs in the workplace.

Alongside gamers and families, Microsoft is now saying the Xbox One would be a perfect device for small businesses.

In a public letter to small business owners, Microsoft director of consumer camp Marques Lyons has said many of the applications and features available to the upcoming next-generation console would be valuable to the networking and conferencing needs of offices.

"In fact, it's entirely justifiable to make the Xbox One a business expense," wrote Lyons. "The Xbox One, priced at $499, is an affordable option for small business owners, as there are many features built into the console that could help it rival even the most modest of video conferencing and networking platforms."

"What is being positioned as an excellent entertainment device can be just as enticing for you and your small business."

"Utilize Skype," continued Lyons, "and the power of group chatting, to have that collaborative exchange with clients and co-workers, no matter where in the world they happen to be."

"Utilize the size of that nice TV screen to see every smile and nod as your next great plan comes together. The Xbox One with Kinect, as a Skype provider, is just as capable as a PC with an attached/included microphone and webcam. The difference here is that Xbox One and Kinect gives you the open space to move, gesture, show examples, and see everyone more clearly."

Lyons also suggested a workplace mix of SkyDrive, Office Web Apps, and Kinect. "The SkyDrive app can let you easily access both photos and videos for viewing. If you're hosting a meeting at your office, don't worry about attaching a PC to the TV or using a projector. Store your videos in SkyDrive and then use the app to open that video. Do you have photos from recent travels or images showing details and diagrams? Open them with SkyDrive, navigate them with Kinect voice or hand gestures, be free from tethering that PC around."

"With SkyDrive via Internet Explorer, you can use it with the Office Web Apps to open that Excel spreadsheet or PowerPoint. Use the Kinect voice and hand gestures to navigate to websites. Now you're free of clickers and light pens to use your hands to for more expressive gestures."

Lyons also said a mix of SmartGlass and Wi-Fi Direct would be useful in the workplace, allowing workers to beam presentations onto a large TV screen and control them with a tablet.

Future applications might also be released to assist businesses, added Lyons. "The app story of Xbox One has yet to be written, therefore it is entirely possible to find apps down the road that could be of benefit for you and your business. With the processing power, snap mode, and connection to a large screen, that the Xbox One has, this device is capable of going from the 'break room' to the 'board room'."

The Xbox One will be released this November for $499/€499/£425.

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Mark Cerny says that the upcoming console will set a proper business structure to support indie development.

The lead architect of the PS4, Mark Cerny, said that the numbers of indie developers developing for PlayStation platforms will grow at a fast rate.

According to Mark Cerny, indie development will be a big thing on Sony consoles.

During a Develop Conference interview in Brighton, Cerny said that the PS4 ecosystem was in an ideal position to speed up the trend. "I see it that on PlayStation 4, [indie development] trends are going to accelerate. I think we now finally have the proper business structure to really support indie development. And the PlayStation 4 overall user experience is also set up very well for indie; you can share screenshots and videos of the games and elevate their visibility within the gaming community quite easily," he said.

Besides being the lead architect for the PS4, Cerny was responsible for programming, designing, and producing legacy titles such as Marble Madness, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, and Crash Bandicoot. Sony's next generation console is due to launch before the end of 2013.

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Xbox One prototypes placed in lounge rooms to indicate how they would look in a real-world setting; company trialled more than 200 controller mock-ups.

Microsoft has taken the wraps off some of the design process and prototype looks for its upcoming Xbox One console.

Xbox creative director Carl Ledbetter discussed the journey to the final look and feel of the console as part of Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference 2013, as reported by Polygon.

"We wanted to make it simple and elegant, and we wanted it to be crafted and tailored, so it's all about quality," Ledbetter said. "Using those principles, we started to design."

The process involved a team of 30 staff creating initial sketches, which were then turned into physical prototypes. Those models were then put in situ, placed in lounge rooms to give the team an indication of how the devices would look alongside other consumer electronics.

"The design you see here," Ledbetter said, showing the final Xbox One unit, "this is where we start to apply things like gloss and matte finishes. How does the vent pattern look? How does the brand come through the front? How do we make the font look high quality, just like the high-definition televisions in people's living rooms?"

The creative director also revealed that Microsoft created more than 200 prototypes for its new Xbox One controller, with users able to discern minute differences between different configurations. "We found that, when people put these in their hands, [they] could tell the difference between a 10th of a millimetre in size," Ledbetter said.

The Xbox One is scheduled to go on sale this November.

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DLC pack featuring three new single-player missions is out on July 16 in North America; July 17 in all other regions.

Publisher Deep Silver has announced that it will be releasing new DLC for its first-person shooter Metro: Last Light next week for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3.

Become one of three deep dwellers from various Metro factions.

The DLC, dubbed "The Faction Pack", includes three new single-player missions that assign players as different characters from each warring faction of the game. The playable characters are a special detachment sniper from the Red Line, a Reich "Heavy" unit, and a Polis ranger in training.

Players will be checking out previous locations from Metro 2033, using new weapons and combating returning mutant types from the original game. The DLC will be out on July 16 in North America, and July 17 for the rest of the world on Steam, Xbox Live, and PlayStation Network.

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New Ratchet & Clank game coming exclusively to the PS3; upcoming game to return to series' action-adventure roots.

Lombax and robot pair Ratchet and Clank are set to return in new game Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus, available exclusively for the PlayStation 3 this fall for $29.99.

The announcement follows recent teases on the official PlayStation Facebook and Twitter accounts showing an obscured purple planet, and the text ’When Worlds Collide’.

The upcoming game will return the series' more traditional action-adventure roots, rather than the duo’s most recent outings, the co-op-focused Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, and 2012’s Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault

According to an IGN preview, the upcoming game will add a range of new weapons, including the Nightmare Box, an item that scares enemies or forces them to attack it; the Repulsor, which causes enemies to hover in midair; the Winterizer, a weapon that plays Jingle Bells, and transforms adversaries into snowmen; and two new types of grenades.

Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus is also said to include Portal-style gameplay that will use other new item, the Grav Tether. Sidekick Clank will be fully playable, and players will take direct control as they pilot him through 2D platforming and puzzles to unlock additional areas. The game will be available on-disc and as a digital download.

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Ubisoft launches new garrison reset option for spinoff on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC; allows players to conquer garrisons again.

Ubisoft today launched a new patch for Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon that allows players to reset conquered garrisons to battle through the challenges for a second time.

The patch is live today for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

"Based on the success of Far Cry 3's Outpost reset patch, this similar patch will give players another reason to revisit the year 2007 and re-take the garrisons once more," Ubisoft said.

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is a spinoff to last year's Far Cry 3. The $15 game launched in May and has sold over 500,000 copies to date.

For more, check out GameSpot's review of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.

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Retailer sells through stock of release day editions, though standard units remain available.

Retailer Amazon has sold through its stock of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One release day editions, the company announced today.

"The PS4 & Xbox One release day editions are sold out," the company said on Twitter. "You can still pre-order the Standard Editions, we just can't promise a delivery date."

It is unclear if stock for the $400 PS4 Launch Edition or $500 Xbox One Day One Edition will be replenished. A representative for Amazon Video Games was not immediately available to comment.

The next-generation consoles are going quickly not only at Amazon, but also through GameStop, which is no longer accepting any PS4 preorders due to "high demand." Meanwhile, the Xbox One is sold out at Best Buy.

The PS4 and Xbox One launch this holiday. Unlike last generation, both systems will debut during the same holiday period.

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Sony engineer reveals gamers can sign into PSN account and access complete digital library on any system.

The PlayStation 4 will allow users to sign into their PlayStation Network account and access their complete digital library on any system, Sony engineer Neil Brown said today at Develop.

"You can visit your friend's house you can log into your account and play any game from your digital library, which is good," Brown said, as reported by PlayStation Magazine U.K..

Game downloads at a friend's house won't take all day, Brown explained. By leveraging the PS4's "Play As You Download" feature, gamers can play "at least the first section" of a game right away, while the rest of the title is downloaded in the background.

"This makes a digital library a practical option in the real world," Brown said.

Competitor Microsoft announced a similar feature in June, saying gamers can play any of their games from any Xbox One thanks to the digital copy being stored in the cloud.

"So, for example, while you are logged in at your friend“s house, you can play your games," Microsoft said at the time.

It is unclear if this policy has been amended following Microsoft's major policy reversal last month. A Microsoft representative was not immediately available to comment.

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