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…
Public holidays and extended long weekends have a way of really throwing out the news reporting and the dinner clock. We’re famished. We’ve missed a bit of news and lots of braaaaaaaiiiiiiiinnnnssss. But news first. The Xbox LIVE Spring (yes, Northern Hemisphere time) Sale kicks off on 26 March. The first full schedule of items on sale has been announced,…
As Friday rolls around, you should be grateful we managed to help you make it. It was our news – and our news alone – that got you here. Or it was the coffee. A number of sites claiming to be sign-up pages offering the chance to test the next Xbox are fakes according to Microsoft. Not that we should…
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…
Major Nelson has announced the Day 1 pricing for titles going on sale in the Xbox LIVE ‘Ultimate Game Sale.’ Between now and March 4th different ‘Games On Demand’ titles will have their prices reduced. Today kicks off with the following pricing: Halo 3 – $9.99 [around R90] Halo 4 – $39.99 [around R360] Halo Reach – $9.99 [around R90]…
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.…
343 Industries and Microsoft have now revealed the Majestic Map Pack details and trailer via HaloWaypoint. The Majestic Map Pack will launch on Monday, February 25 and adds three all-new small to medium sized maps designed specifically for tight, competitive combat in small-team and free-for-all modes: Landfall, Monolith and Skyline. From the announcement: “Landfall’s emphasis is on infantry battles amidst…
Happy Chewsday…geddit?! Alright, news then. Be prepared for your inner rock star to die a little more. Harmonix has announced that from 2 April, weekly Rock Band song updates will stop. According to the developer: “With several new titles in development and developers needed to usher these new games along, April 2nd will be the last weekly DLC release for Rock…
This past weekend (and week for that matter) was pretty jam packed with activity on both the console and PC eSport fronts. The Xbox South Africa sponsored and organised Halo 4 Tournament drew to a close on Saturday. With tickets to Gamescom 2013 up for grabs, it was down to the remaining eight lone wolves and four teams to do…