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MONG Podcast Episode 33 – Kinect-less Xbox One: Did Microsoft Make the Right Choice?

So, Microsoft finally completed the 180 they started a year ago. Did they make the right choice? Do we as gamers win? Or are we going to miss out on something now?

This week the team discussed Nintendo’s new “emerging markets” console, Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition, The Elder Scrolls Online delay for consoles, Pokemon Art Academy, the resolution and frame rate for Watch Dogs, and the changes to the Xbox One and Xbox Live coming! Continue reading MONG Podcast Episode 33 – Kinect-less Xbox One: Did Microsoft Make the Right Choice?

Pro-Rated Refunds Offered Due to box Live Gold Pay Wall Changes

Microsoft has been throwing everyone for a loop this week with their back tracks and changes in protocol. Their decisions to change things will likely have some long felt effects though that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The first repercussion comes to us in the form of Microsoft offering pro-rated refunds due to the recent changes in the Xbox Live Gold pay wall. Continue reading Pro-Rated Refunds Offered Due to box Live Gold Pay Wall Changes

Xbox One Set to Become More Powerful Without the Kinect

Along with the recent news about the plan to give consumers the option to buy an Xbox One without a Kinect, Microsoft is now talking to publishers about improving the graphical prowess of their system. The Xbox One sporting nifty 1080p graphics might be just around the corner thanks to Microsoft cutting away the Kinect. Continue reading Xbox One Set to Become More Powerful Without the Kinect

Phil Spencer Announces Changes to Xbox & June’s Games with Gold

Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, has announced several new changes to Xbox, which include: Games with Gold coming to Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold no longer being required for accessing entertainment apps, and discounts for Gold members on games.

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