Good morning. Just a few more sleeps until South Africa’s rAge expo kicks off. We’ll see some of you there we assume? The Xbox One day one update is expected to take between 15 and 20 minutes to download. We assume that Microsoft is basing that time on internet speeds in the US and not South Africa… The day one…
Good morning, and welcome to a relative short and sweet (but no less tasty) morning wrap of news you may have missed. There is a new Xbox Live Dashboard update (if you haven’t already noticed) which introduces the switch from Microsoft Points to real-world currency. From Microsoft: “When you go to initiate a purchase or redeem a Microsoft Points card through your…
Good morning and welcome to the start of Gamescom. We are not there sadly because we spent the budget on food. You say brains, we say food. So what? If you are wondering what time you can catch some of the Gamescom activities, CVG has a handy calendar up for you. Events kick off at about 11am SA time with…
Good morning gamers, and welcome to yet another M…uch loved edition of the gaming news wrap. The Xbox One release delay in eight countries is not due to “launch volumes”. According to Albert Penello of Microsoft on NeoGAF: “This was simply a software issue in terms of getting local language and voice support in the dash. It’s pretty straightforward, but disappointing I know for people…
Good morning and welcome to your end of the week gaming news wrap. Microsoft have told Kotaku unequivocally that they do not plan to “introduce an Xbox One without Kinect. We believe in Kinect and the value it brings to both games and entertainment, and believe $499 is a great value for what consumers receive with their Xbox One.” WRC…
The fourth expansion pack for Halo 4 multiplayer – called the ‘Champions Bundle’ – has been announced. The DLC will launch on 20 August at a cost of 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live. The Bundle consists of three DLC packs and was developed by 343 Industries in collaboration with Certain Affinity. The ‘Champions Bundle’ consists of the Steel Skin…
Ever wonder if we will break this vicious cycle of the daily grind? It’s something we think about every day here, and mull over it while enjoying our breakfast braaaaaiiiiiiinnnnssss. Let the news comfort you so long. Multiple reports are suggesting that Microsoft will reveal its new console on 21 May. The console will launch in November and will set you back…
The next map pack for Halo 4 has been dated for release on 8 April. It will cost (non-Season Pass holders) 800 MS Points, and will feature three medium-to-large maps that “emphasise vehicular warfare and large battles over open spaces, where team strategy is key to successfully conquering the battlefield”. A new six-versus-six playlist will be introduced, as well as…
343 Industries have shifted focus (for now at least) to Halo 4’s multiplayer, while they enjoy a break after the completion of Spartan Ops Season 1. On Monday (4 March), the game will see the ‘Extraction’ mode get it’s own standalone playlist. Additionally, the Capture the Flag playlist will also be updated with two new maps; Simplex and Settler. Extraction…
It’s about time that we get recognised for getting up early in the morning to bring this round-up of news to you. A simple brain and egg muffin would be most appreciated. So… you are expecting the PS4 in Europe this year still are you? Don’t hold your breath because Sony Europe appears a little unsure when it will release.…