Where to watch the #XboxReveal

On Tuesday 21st of May at 6pm (BST), Microsoft is set to announce the first of a two part reveal of the next generation of Xbox.

With the world buzzing and websites attempting last minute link baits to generate hype, the industry is excited to see what Microsoft has on offer.

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Born2beSlicker
Floyd
All they have to say is "No always online connection required" and i'm sold.
It was confirmed that Always Online was bullshit. You're safe. Where to watch #XboxReveal
Floyd
All they have to say is "No always online connection required" and i'm sold. I'm more open minded this Gen. I cant afford both consoles. Last time I knew I was going to get the 360 no question and no doubt. Sony might get my money this time....though I wish I could use a 360 controller.... :(
Born2beSlicker
Ha, ha! I didn't realise emoticons function on the front page. Will fix in a minute.
Tezcatlipoca
Good article :) You may want to fix it so it doesn't say "Windows Phone 8) ", though :)
Phlashman
There are so many "Everything we know about the next Xbox" stories on the net today and they are all the same with no actual information. It's pretty fair to say MS have it locked down, there must be some nerves over at Sony with the number of unknowns. I think we're only going to get 3-4 games shown max tomorrow, hopefully a sizzle reel at the end to stoke up hype train for E3.
Phlashman
Yeah, it sums up where MS are very well. When you look at the landscape the 360 released into, it was well ahead of it's time. But MS haven't kept up with the pace of change. Tomorrow is there's big opportunity to not only catch up, but to jump ahead again.
Born2beSlicker
Colonel Red: Xbox Got Lonely A very good piece about what's happening tomorrow and how we got there.
Phlashman
Sorry, I meant false. Not fact. It's late, get of my back.
patrick_bateman
Its being called Xbox Now! ? Even with the exclamation mark? I don't really care about names but if that's right then fucking hell. Awful.
Phlashman
The 12gig rumour comes from Pastebin (aka some random text on the interweb). The Xbox Now! rumour comes from 4Chan and has been proved a [s:3jkrcifw]fact[/s:3jkrcifw] false already. Just hold on Less than 48 hours left.
patrick_bateman
You can suck mine. You are not bloody eating it!
Born2beSlicker
Harry
If it has 12 gigs I will eat ever penis in the world....without seasoning.
Screen capped. I see BXB's first video feature.
Harry
If it has 12 gigs I will eat ever penis in the world....without seasoning.
patrick_bateman
Xbox Now! Who made up that name?
Rob27
Things are heating up. 12 gb ram http://www.maxconsole.com/maxcon_forums ... 21st-event Not sure what to think,of this,lot... http://misterxmedia.livejournal.com/ Rob.
gooner4life_uk
My thinking is this forum will get its most traffic just after a new Xbox reveal, I wouldn't want to wade through the guff whether its multiplatform or cross gen I don't care I just want the next gen news!
Harry
Yeah lets have a seperate forum for every word and one for every language in the world :roll: :roll: Christ.Hardly what I was saying was it. Simply thought it might be cleaner for the initial launch to keep things separate if only for the people who don't come here on a regular basis. I was thinking back to the time when we had a seperate forum for E3 before it then eventually got merged into the Xbox forum. ...but the answer is no, so case closed.
David C
Lets have a separate forums for everything. New Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, PC, PS4, PS3, WiiU, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, SteamBox, Ouya, iPhone/iPad, Android, etc etc etc. I'm sure they should get a new thread per week. :roll: Britxbox forums have always been quite simple and minimalistic. Keep it that way.
Phlashman
Exactly, and when the 360 came around we didn't split, but we did have a separate forum for Xbox Live back at the start as there was a lot of questions about network setups, routers, match making, finding friends etc. The problem will be that it's looking like there's going to be a lot of cross generation games. Much like how it is multi-format games, it's a bit silly have a thread in the Xbox forum and another in the Other gaming forum.
Born2beSlicker
Danger Moss
Yeah we totally should because this forum is way too over crowded! :roll:
Ha, ha! That's what I was thinking.
Brocktas
Phlashman
No, it's Xbox, it belongs in this forum.
Did we split it last time? If not, then there's no point.
Danger Moss
Yeah we totally should because this forum is way too over crowded! :roll:
Craigimt
I don't. You do realise this forum is called "Xbox, 360 and Live" don't you? I actually only just noticed the comma. For now just use a prefix or something like "[Xbox 3] Name".
Harry
2 votes for independence!
gooner4life_uk
Ill second that, we should have a new forum for the new Xbox and games just to keep it clean.
Noir
Then we rename this forum ex-box.
Harry
What if they don't call it Xbox.
Phlashman
No, it's Xbox, it belongs in this forum.
Harry
Plash, any chance you can setup a completely new form for all this next gen stuff so it doesn't get mixed in with 360 business?
gooner4life_uk
Nah uh on the Sky stuff.
Phlashman
I'm sure Apple give the same warnings.
Brocktas
Phlashman
Yeah, I don't think they've got machine made. Maybe they got some components already made, but finished Xbox's? Nah, they'd of leaked by now.
I did raise a question about that. The only think I can think of is that Microsoft's warned its suppliers they will lose the contract it leaks. And the supplier will have warned they'll sack every last person in the factories if it gets leaked.
Phlashman
Yeah, I don't think they've got machine made. Maybe they got some components already made, but finished Xbox's? Nah, they'd of leaked by now.
Harry
Sky can go fuck themselves. 500,000 consoles sitting in a warehouse somewhere? REALLY REALLY hard to believe.
Danger Moss
I really hope they improve the Sky Xbox app for the next gen. You know, so it actually works.
patrick_bateman
Sky model sounds interesting. Not for me though. I like to buy discs.
Phlashman
Lots of juicey info from Auz:
Brocktas
I've just had a very interesting conversation with a friend that is very senior at a UK publisher about the next Xbox and PS4. Also a senior technical person at bSkyb I know from Dubai (the Sky, Virgin, and Xbox Video bits). I'm getting ready to write it up a story for T3, but I'll give you guys the gist ahead (because I love you). • For all the talk of Sony supporting indies and small publishers, it isn't sending out final dev kits to them till late September/early October – just weeks before the console launches. • Microsoft hasn't provided dev kits to indies but has given guidelines specs so they can work on it. Final dev kits will arrive in July – Microsoft will announce this next Tuesday. • Microsoft and Sky are going to be working VERY closely in the next generation in the UK. He's not 100 per cent sure if it went ahead, but he knows that there were discussions between the two companies for Sky to offer a disc-less version of the console to new subscribers provided they pay another £10 a month on top of their regular Sky package for Xbox Live. Existing subscribers will be able to upgrade to the new set top box for a one off fee of £50 along with the £10 a month subscription to Xbox Live. The Sky version of the console will offer access to all features of the normal Xbox – including Netflix and downloadable and streamed games. This will either be announced at the event next week, or E3. • In addition, Microsoft is talking to Virgin about a similar deal. But the last time he heard anything, there was a sticking point with Tivo not being too happy about sharing a platform. This could make or break a deal with Virgin, but Microsoft are extremely keen to sew up the two biggest providers of paid-TV services. • Microsoft will announce some major own-content deals for Xbox Video in a similar vein to House of Card and Arrested Development. Phil Harrison is heading this up from Microsoft's Soho office in Europe. It is unclear if he is heading it up globally or just in Europe, but it's mostly the latter. • The console will be shown off at the event and at least three games will be shown off. They will not be playable (although they are at a stage where they can be) as it is more about showing off what the console can do. • The new console is already being made. Around 500,000 consoles have already been made, and company is planning on having 1 million of them available for a global launch, with another 1 to 2 million available the week after. This is to ensure it sells out, but that they can easily meet demand up to Christmas. • The console will be always on, but not in the way that most people think. Rather it will be more like the original Wii where it receives updates and patches overnight for games. Updates and patches will no longer be optional and will be pushed to the console. It [u:znsydjtm]will not[/u:znsydjtm] require you to be connected to the internet to play games.
Sounds great IMO, if that Sky offer is true I'll do that (if they can guarantee day 1). I think everyone is forgetting this is MS big play for the TV market now.
Phlashman
Who ever is in charge of security for the new Xbox should be expecting a huge job offer from Apple any day now. I can't believe how locked down it is. By this close to the announcement of the 360 we already had a few pictures of it.
Harry
Shocked we don't have anything leaked with only 1 week to go....I mean too be honest I was expecting deliberate leaks made to look like stealth insider leaks. Think how many hands this project has passed through. I think we should all draw a picture of what the XBOX will look like and the closest one get a BXB badge lol.
Brocktas
Born2beSlicker
The security at the Xbox campus is said to be insane. It's all card keys, authorisation, guards ad cameras. There are employees on the camps that can't get in, just to prevent leaks. You'd think it was a military project.
I have a feeling it's going to be a very, very revolutionary product. One that if it isn't explained in a particular clear way could hurt Microsoft's share price severely.
Born2beSlicker
The security at the Xbox campus is said to be insane. It's all card keys, authorisation, guards ad cameras. There are employees on the camps that can't get in, just to prevent leaks. You'd think it was a military project.
Brocktas
Phlashman
Only a week to go. I'm surprised there hasn't been any decent leaks. Or even some sort of ARG by MS, there was one for the 360 wasn't there?
They're doing a really good job. I imagine it's a leak and get fired kind of situation. Anyway... first pics of the Xbox Reveal venue. And it's a tent. http://www.t3.com/news/microsoft-bosses ... vent-venue
Phlashman
Only a week to go. I'm surprised there hasn't been any decent leaks. Or even some sort of ARG by MS, there was one for the 360 wasn't there?
Phlashman
ApocalypseCow
Orange? Oh they changed to EE. Ignore me.
I'm pretty sure there trademark is their logo not the actual word orange, the same goes for Three. I'm still pretty sure it's just going to be Xbox and like Apple did initially they'll advertise it as 'The new Xbox' and after a little while just drop it.
Janus
Amen.
Harry
Or is it a number? I think it's all but a done deal they can (thanks to Apple) get away with just calling it "Xbox" Thats what we all want anyway.
Janus
Wait, there's going to be a word after Xbox?
Born2beSlicker
Because Wii is their brand. The brand for Microsoft is Xbox. The word that comes after Xbox means less.
Janus
Of course names matter. Society is based on labels. We're all labelling things all the time. If names didn't matter then why did Nintendo feel the urge to released the name of the Wii earlier than showing the console and content?
Harry
Do you think they just wanna get something with 'i' in there for the sake of it. iBox lol
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Welcome to the Reboot

For the past 10 years, BritXbox has went through redesigns and transitions to give you the best community of UK Xbox gamers possible. From the everlasting forums to the expanding front page, the focus has always been about a site for gamers by gamers. This “reboot” as we’re calling it is by far the most significant event to date.

When BXB started, Xbox Live was on 128kb connections and phones were just for phone calls, there were no faces to book or tweets to…twit? Now we’re in the crazy future where we’re more connected than ever and there’s unlimited ways to access the latest rumors and news of the gaming industry. Finally after much feedback, we’re proud to present the new website designed to take advantage of the things we now take for granted.

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Born2beSlicker
Right. Well, that happened. I'm going to go curl up in a ball and hibernate for a while.
Craigimt
It's looking good. When you say blog though, does that mean that anyone can post news or is it just staff still? Not that it matters to me but it'd be good to see some features that people write.
patrick_bateman
I posted a well done message on this but its disappeared. Anyway. Well done to all involved :)
Born2beSlicker
Craigimt
It's looking good. When you say blog though, does that mean that anyone can post news or is it just staff still? Not that it matters to me but it'd be good to see some features that people write.
Right now it's staff but we're open to people not on staff writing features if they propose it. Something we need to iron out.
Danger Moss
Nice work guys. Looks great. :D
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Xbox Got Lonely

xbox_360

As console life cycles go, the Xbox 360 has enjoyed one of the longest. With progressive software improvements too, it’s hardly the same console we bought in 2005, but the ground beneath it has also shifted dramatically. As Microsoft prepares for a major Xbox announcement on 21st May, it’s time to ask where the platform goes next.

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From the forum (50+ posts)
Posted: by .
Born2beSlicker
Floyd
All they have to say is "No always online connection required" and i'm sold.
It was confirmed that Always Online was bullshit. You're safe. Where to watch #XboxReveal
Floyd
All they have to say is "No always online connection required" and i'm sold. I'm more open minded this Gen. I cant afford both consoles. Last time I knew I was going to get the 360 no question and no doubt. Sony might get my money this time....though I wish I could use a 360 controller.... :(
Born2beSlicker
Ha, ha! I didn't realise emoticons function on the front page. Will fix in a minute.
Tezcatlipoca
Good article :) You may want to fix it so it doesn't say "Windows Phone 8) ", though :)
Phlashman
There are so many "Everything we know about the next Xbox" stories on the net today and they are all the same with no actual information. It's pretty fair to say MS have it locked down, there must be some nerves over at Sony with the number of unknowns. I think we're only going to get 3-4 games shown max tomorrow, hopefully a sizzle reel at the end to stoke up hype train for E3.
Phlashman
Yeah, it sums up where MS are very well. When you look at the landscape the 360 released into, it was well ahead of it's time. But MS haven't kept up with the pace of change. Tomorrow is there's big opportunity to not only catch up, but to jump ahead again.
Born2beSlicker
Colonel Red: Xbox Got Lonely A very good piece about what's happening tomorrow and how we got there.
Phlashman
Sorry, I meant false. Not fact. It's late, get of my back.
patrick_bateman
Its being called Xbox Now! ? Even with the exclamation mark? I don't really care about names but if that's right then fucking hell. Awful.
Phlashman
The 12gig rumour comes from Pastebin (aka some random text on the interweb). The Xbox Now! rumour comes from 4Chan and has been proved a [s:3jkrcifw]fact[/s:3jkrcifw] false already. Just hold on Less than 48 hours left.
patrick_bateman
You can suck mine. You are not bloody eating it!
Born2beSlicker
Harry
If it has 12 gigs I will eat ever penis in the world....without seasoning.
Screen capped. I see BXB's first video feature.
Harry
If it has 12 gigs I will eat ever penis in the world....without seasoning.
patrick_bateman
Xbox Now! Who made up that name?
Rob27
Things are heating up. 12 gb ram http://www.maxconsole.com/maxcon_forums ... 21st-event Not sure what to think,of this,lot... http://misterxmedia.livejournal.com/ Rob.
gooner4life_uk
My thinking is this forum will get its most traffic just after a new Xbox reveal, I wouldn't want to wade through the guff whether its multiplatform or cross gen I don't care I just want the next gen news!
Harry
Yeah lets have a seperate forum for every word and one for every language in the world :roll: :roll: Christ.Hardly what I was saying was it. Simply thought it might be cleaner for the initial launch to keep things separate if only for the people who don't come here on a regular basis. I was thinking back to the time when we had a seperate forum for E3 before it then eventually got merged into the Xbox forum. ...but the answer is no, so case closed.
David C
Lets have a separate forums for everything. New Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, PC, PS4, PS3, WiiU, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, SteamBox, Ouya, iPhone/iPad, Android, etc etc etc. I'm sure they should get a new thread per week. :roll: Britxbox forums have always been quite simple and minimalistic. Keep it that way.
Phlashman
Exactly, and when the 360 came around we didn't split, but we did have a separate forum for Xbox Live back at the start as there was a lot of questions about network setups, routers, match making, finding friends etc. The problem will be that it's looking like there's going to be a lot of cross generation games. Much like how it is multi-format games, it's a bit silly have a thread in the Xbox forum and another in the Other gaming forum.
Born2beSlicker
Danger Moss
Yeah we totally should because this forum is way too over crowded! :roll:
Ha, ha! That's what I was thinking.
Brocktas
Phlashman
No, it's Xbox, it belongs in this forum.
Did we split it last time? If not, then there's no point.
Danger Moss
Yeah we totally should because this forum is way too over crowded! :roll:
Craigimt
I don't. You do realise this forum is called "Xbox, 360 and Live" don't you? I actually only just noticed the comma. For now just use a prefix or something like "[Xbox 3] Name".
Harry
2 votes for independence!
gooner4life_uk
Ill second that, we should have a new forum for the new Xbox and games just to keep it clean.
Noir
Then we rename this forum ex-box.
Harry
What if they don't call it Xbox.
Phlashman
No, it's Xbox, it belongs in this forum.
Harry
Plash, any chance you can setup a completely new form for all this next gen stuff so it doesn't get mixed in with 360 business?
gooner4life_uk
Nah uh on the Sky stuff.
Phlashman
I'm sure Apple give the same warnings.
Brocktas
Phlashman
Yeah, I don't think they've got machine made. Maybe they got some components already made, but finished Xbox's? Nah, they'd of leaked by now.
I did raise a question about that. The only think I can think of is that Microsoft's warned its suppliers they will lose the contract it leaks. And the supplier will have warned they'll sack every last person in the factories if it gets leaked.
Phlashman
Yeah, I don't think they've got machine made. Maybe they got some components already made, but finished Xbox's? Nah, they'd of leaked by now.
Harry
Sky can go fuck themselves. 500,000 consoles sitting in a warehouse somewhere? REALLY REALLY hard to believe.
Danger Moss
I really hope they improve the Sky Xbox app for the next gen. You know, so it actually works.
patrick_bateman
Sky model sounds interesting. Not for me though. I like to buy discs.
Phlashman
Lots of juicey info from Auz:
Brocktas
I've just had a very interesting conversation with a friend that is very senior at a UK publisher about the next Xbox and PS4. Also a senior technical person at bSkyb I know from Dubai (the Sky, Virgin, and Xbox Video bits). I'm getting ready to write it up a story for T3, but I'll give you guys the gist ahead (because I love you). • For all the talk of Sony supporting indies and small publishers, it isn't sending out final dev kits to them till late September/early October – just weeks before the console launches. • Microsoft hasn't provided dev kits to indies but has given guidelines specs so they can work on it. Final dev kits will arrive in July – Microsoft will announce this next Tuesday. • Microsoft and Sky are going to be working VERY closely in the next generation in the UK. He's not 100 per cent sure if it went ahead, but he knows that there were discussions between the two companies for Sky to offer a disc-less version of the console to new subscribers provided they pay another £10 a month on top of their regular Sky package for Xbox Live. Existing subscribers will be able to upgrade to the new set top box for a one off fee of £50 along with the £10 a month subscription to Xbox Live. The Sky version of the console will offer access to all features of the normal Xbox – including Netflix and downloadable and streamed games. This will either be announced at the event next week, or E3. • In addition, Microsoft is talking to Virgin about a similar deal. But the last time he heard anything, there was a sticking point with Tivo not being too happy about sharing a platform. This could make or break a deal with Virgin, but Microsoft are extremely keen to sew up the two biggest providers of paid-TV services. • Microsoft will announce some major own-content deals for Xbox Video in a similar vein to House of Card and Arrested Development. Phil Harrison is heading this up from Microsoft's Soho office in Europe. It is unclear if he is heading it up globally or just in Europe, but it's mostly the latter. • The console will be shown off at the event and at least three games will be shown off. They will not be playable (although they are at a stage where they can be) as it is more about showing off what the console can do. • The new console is already being made. Around 500,000 consoles have already been made, and company is planning on having 1 million of them available for a global launch, with another 1 to 2 million available the week after. This is to ensure it sells out, but that they can easily meet demand up to Christmas. • The console will be always on, but not in the way that most people think. Rather it will be more like the original Wii where it receives updates and patches overnight for games. Updates and patches will no longer be optional and will be pushed to the console. It [u:znsydjtm]will not[/u:znsydjtm] require you to be connected to the internet to play games.
Sounds great IMO, if that Sky offer is true I'll do that (if they can guarantee day 1). I think everyone is forgetting this is MS big play for the TV market now.
Phlashman
Who ever is in charge of security for the new Xbox should be expecting a huge job offer from Apple any day now. I can't believe how locked down it is. By this close to the announcement of the 360 we already had a few pictures of it.
Harry
Shocked we don't have anything leaked with only 1 week to go....I mean too be honest I was expecting deliberate leaks made to look like stealth insider leaks. Think how many hands this project has passed through. I think we should all draw a picture of what the XBOX will look like and the closest one get a BXB badge lol.
Brocktas
Born2beSlicker
The security at the Xbox campus is said to be insane. It's all card keys, authorisation, guards ad cameras. There are employees on the camps that can't get in, just to prevent leaks. You'd think it was a military project.
I have a feeling it's going to be a very, very revolutionary product. One that if it isn't explained in a particular clear way could hurt Microsoft's share price severely.
Born2beSlicker
The security at the Xbox campus is said to be insane. It's all card keys, authorisation, guards ad cameras. There are employees on the camps that can't get in, just to prevent leaks. You'd think it was a military project.
Brocktas
Phlashman
Only a week to go. I'm surprised there hasn't been any decent leaks. Or even some sort of ARG by MS, there was one for the 360 wasn't there?
They're doing a really good job. I imagine it's a leak and get fired kind of situation. Anyway... first pics of the Xbox Reveal venue. And it's a tent. http://www.t3.com/news/microsoft-bosses ... vent-venue
Phlashman
Only a week to go. I'm surprised there hasn't been any decent leaks. Or even some sort of ARG by MS, there was one for the 360 wasn't there?
Phlashman
ApocalypseCow
Orange? Oh they changed to EE. Ignore me.
I'm pretty sure there trademark is their logo not the actual word orange, the same goes for Three. I'm still pretty sure it's just going to be Xbox and like Apple did initially they'll advertise it as 'The new Xbox' and after a little while just drop it.
Janus
Amen.
Harry
Or is it a number? I think it's all but a done deal they can (thanks to Apple) get away with just calling it "Xbox" Thats what we all want anyway.
Janus
Wait, there's going to be a word after Xbox?
Born2beSlicker
Because Wii is their brand. The brand for Microsoft is Xbox. The word that comes after Xbox means less.
Janus
Of course names matter. Society is based on labels. We're all labelling things all the time. If names didn't matter then why did Nintendo feel the urge to released the name of the Wii earlier than showing the console and content?
Harry
Do you think they just wanna get something with 'i' in there for the sake of it. iBox lol
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BioShock Infinite

Screen Shot 2013-05-19 at 17.38.06

At once familiar and enigmatic, BioShock Infinite is perhaps the perfect contrast to its forebear. It’s a deliberate reaction of extremes: a stratospheric city replacing the subaquatic; Columbia’s tempestuous society, on the crest of civil war, contrasting with Rapture’s moribund and feral denizens. And yet, both functionally and narratively, this is a continuation of what we’ve seen before.

Infinite is about constants and variables. An opening seaward journey to a lighthouse echoes the original more closely than might be expected, given creative director Ken Levine’s intention to differentiate beyond BioShock 2’s conservative return to Rapture. The thrill of that first sublime descent into Rapture could never be outdone, but over the course of this masterfully nuanced story, Infinite finds reason in the repetition.

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Noir
Manic Street Preacher
I still HATE that you have to search corpses, barrels, etc for items. it's so time consuming.
What would be the alternative? I loved having to make the cost/benefit decisions on salts and health during a looting session after a big battle.
Manic Street Preacher
I finally finished it yesterday after owning it for about 6 weeks. I stopped playing it many times due to it disappearing up it's own arse multiple times. I liked the ending a lot and had to read some online explanations to fully understand it. I appreciate the story and it was very well crafted and rounded with a lot of nice details. The combat itself was good but ended up only using about 4 of the powers and didn't worry that much about the gear I was wearing. Just went with what sounded like something I'd use. Technically very impressive game. A lot of effort clearly went into it. I have no desire to ever play it again though. I still HATE that you have to search corpses, barrels, etc for items. it's so time consuming.
Jerec
No, Bioshock 1/2 was more fluid for me and fun and was a good mix of gunning, puzzles and plasmids. Infinite was good, looked great, but for me not quite as good.
NighteyesUK
I do think this game is rather overrated. I enjoyed it, it's a decent game. But game of the generation like some are saying? Christ all-fucking-mighty.
Jerec
Finally finished it. Had to replay it and then look up on Wikipedia what the ending was all about, but I guess it makes sense. Very good game, enjoyed it, but felt the plasmids were a little lame and underused.
Noir
It took me about 20mins to digest it all fully, but here's a load of stuff about the ENDING including SPOILERS and some easter eggs pulled from various different sources. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread. ... st52308228
MoBiUGeArSkIn
I'd agree about the Big Daddies being missed... To a point. Playing Bioshock again, the combat feels so much smaller scale than that of Infinite.
Noir
I just finished this. I thought I was going to be sick during those end reveals - I've not read any other reactions or reviews to this but for me it lived up to my last 2 years' worth of personal hype. Combat wasn't a patch on Bioshock though. Nothing came close Big Daddy battles.
acejoy
Just finished 1999 mode. I think I enjoyed it more than my normal play through as it actually posed some challenge but wasn't overly difficult. Plus I think you get more from the games story by replaying it. For the final fight I used Undertow and Return to Sender with the Crank Gun and Vox Repeater as there is plenty of ammo about so you can get the scavenger hunt achievement too. I'd say 1999 is like Halo on Legendary. Shoot till your shields pop, hide, when shield returns pop out, shoot some more. Back track for ammo and guns. Awesome game loved it. Tomb raider next.
Born2beSlicker
Ha, I know it's a pain in the ass. Ken Levine did say that most people will hate 1999 mode as it's "not BioShock". It's really for the obsessive and masochistic.
Danger Moss
Born2beSlicker
If you don't get the gear you want, reload checkpoint and try again.
Yeah because that's a whole heap of fun.
Born2beSlicker
I don't think 1999 mode will be that much of a step up. As you said it's just about upgrading and using the right tools for the job. The final battle is a lot easier than people think it is if you use the vigor that makes a shield as a trap (forget the name) then using a Skyline up to the upper deck with a sniper rifle. Then it's just about using possession and your Songbird properly. I did it first time with the power source...thing keeping 75% of its health and I was on Hard. For my 1999 run I'll focus on buffing: Shotgun, sniper rifle, machine gun, carbine + charge, possession, "shield"(?). Then equip gear that boosts health + melee damage. If you don't get the gear you want, reload checkpoint and try again.
Danger Moss
GamesMaster
The key to 1999 Mode is utilising the correct gear, vigor and weapons. Winter Shield is the key, it grants you brief invulnerability when jumping to/from sky lines.
Yeah but the gear is randomised and there's no guarantee you will get Winter Shield even if you find all the gear pick ups. I didn't in my play through. Would have saved me a bit of grief on the final section in particular. :x
GamesMaster
For those of you fearing 1999 mode, don't it's easy! I actually died less on 1999 Mode than on Normal and I didn't die once towards the end. The key to 1999 Mode is utilising the correct gear, vigor and weapons. Winter Shield is the key, it grants you brief invulnerability when jumping to/from sky lines. Ammo restriction if going for 1999 Mode without using a Dollar Bill vending machine can be circumvented by using the Charge vigor and sky hook with Burning Halo, Brittle Skin, Overkill/Vampire's Embrace gear; each one buffing your melee stats extraordinarily! My weapons of choice; an upgraded shotgun and the peppermill crank gun from a fallen mechanized patriot. Don't waste money on upgrading vigors and weapons you won't use. I'm BioShocked out at the moment, I bought the Songbird Edition, Art book and official guide; I couldn't get enough of it :shock: Loved reading all the reactions to the story.
MoBiUGeArSkIn
Got the art book this morning, fantastic compilation of designs. Amazing how many interations of characters and general aesthetics they went through, and how much effort went into things that didnt actually make it into the final game.
Tezcatlipoca
Born2beSlicker
BioShock: Infinite: Not a perfect game from a mechanical sense. There's a dissonance in the themes to the gameplay. Even so, it raises the bar in writing and shows how games can be an intelligent and sophisticated medium to tell stories better than anything else. 9/10 I'm going to need to think about the story and game more as there's niggling things going on in my brain. Make no mistake though, anything I may bitch about soon are minor things because I loved it so much and wish it was even better. Oh and who noticed Elizabeth's necklace switching design between tears?
I didn't notice that, no. Each time? Reality 1 to Reality 2 (Chinese dude is alive), Reality 2 to Reality 3 (Chinese dude's tools have gone from the impound), Vox in open full-on rebellion. "Your" Elizabeth is definitely not present for the drowning, though, at the end. Booker notices and says "Who are you? You're not...", plus she has no Bird/Cage necklace. From an earlier post, things to ponder...
Tezcatlipoca
ENDING SPOILERS Additional things: Something that had me wondering, and still does, is where was / what happened to the other Elizabeth? "Our" Booker and "our" Elizabeth spent time in three separate realities when in Columbia (four if you count the future reality too). The first was the first. The second was the one where the Chinese gunsmith was alive. The third was the one where the tools were not in the impound and the Vox were in full-on open rebellion, the one the last 1/3 (?) of the game took place in before the very end. In that third reality, there was a version of Booker who had failed to meet Elizabeth and had joined the Vox and died as a martyr... so where was his Elizabeth for that last section of the game? Where was "Reality 3's" own Elizabeth when "our" Elizabeth was in "Reality 3" and being kidnapped and indoctrinated leading to "Old Elizabeth"? The BioShock Wikia says that Robert is from the same reality as Booker. That doesn't make any sense. The branch point for the Booker/Comstock realities was the baptism... which occurred after Robert/Rosalind had been born, so you couldn't have had Robert in the "Booker reality" and Rosalind in the "Comstock reality". Would the Luteces still exist "outside of time and space" (or whatever it was) once the realities were reset at the end, or would it have wiped all that had happened to them too? And something I saw mentioned elsewhere that made me go "Whoah!"... At the end, Booker operates a bathysphere in Rapture... Yet they were only supposed to be operated by Ryan or someone in the same "genetic ballpark" as him. So is Booker/Comstock a version of Jack/Ryan? After all, Columbia is similar to Rapture, Elizabeth is in some ways like a Little Sister, Songbird is inspired by the Big Daddies, vigors are like plasmids, etc., and Elizabeth did say the same story was always played out in many ways across infinite realities and that there was always a lighthouse... Or maybe Infinite could be a prequel to the first game, with Anna/Elizabeth being Ryan's mother?... Also: I saw mention that none of the Elizabeths who drown Booker were wearing the necklace...Can't remember myself, but if true then where was "our" Elizabeth at the end? Also, actually, that makes me wonder... did the Elizabeth you rescue from the operating theatre have the correct necklace on?
Born2beSlicker
BioShock: Infinite: Not a perfect game from a mechanical sense. There's a dissonance in the themes to the gameplay. Even so, it raises the bar in writing and shows how games can be an intelligent and sophisticated medium to tell stories better than anything else. 9/10 I'm going to need to think about the story and game more as there's niggling things going on in my brain. Make no mistake though, anything I may bitch about soon are minor things because I loved it so much and wish it was even better. Oh and who noticed Elizabeth's necklace switching design between tears?
MoBiUGeArSkIn
Hell yeah!
Born2beSlicker
Done. I need to lie down.
Tezcatlipoca
Danger Moss
Born2beSlicker
Pretty sure I've just had the worst section of the game. The Lady Comstock boss fight in Memorial Gardens. It would have been fine if the soldiers she spawns dropped ammo but they don't. It resulted in me camping where the crank gun appears because enemies don't go there and waiting for Elizabeth to randomly throw me ammo or salts to hurt the boss. After 20 minutes and about 6 deaths it finally ended and I had to turn the game off. That's the only section of the game I was like "what the fuck is this shit"?!
Are you playing on hard? There are a couple of even more frustrating parts towards the end. I had to drop it to normal so It didn't completely ruin the experience. The section you mention and a couple of others put me off ever attempting a 1999 run through. :( Regarding the part you mention. It actually makes you fight her on 3 separate occasions as well! Just camp out next to a vending machine so you can buy as much health ammo as you need. Weapons of choice are Sniper rifle or Carbine to take pot shots at Lady Comstock from range and a shotgun to pick off her minions if they get too close.
Yeah, no way I'm bothering with 1999 mode, not after that section or the final battle. I'll definitely play it again, but for the story, characters, and collectables. Re spoilery bit: I tried as much as possible to avoid the minions and concentrate on Lady Comstock, even if it meant taking damage from the minions. Faster you take her health down, faster the battle ends. Killing minions just prolongs things as she keeps resurrecting them.
Danger Moss
Born2beSlicker
Thanks for the tip, I'll keep it in mind as I should be finishing the game today. How long do I have left, do you think?
I'd say your 70-75% done. The final few sections take forever (especially if your gonna persist on hard) but the pay off is totally worth it. :)
Born2beSlicker
Danger Moss
Are you playing on hard? There are a couple of even more frustrating parts towards the end. I had to drop it to normal so It didn't completely ruin the experience. The section you mention and a couple of others put me off ever attempting a 1999 run through. :( Regarding the part you mention. It actually makes you fight her on 3 separate occasions as well! Just camp out next to a vending machine so you can buy as much health ammo as you need. Weapons of choice are Sniper rifle or Carbine to take pot shots at Lady Comstock from range and a shotgun to pick off her minions if they get too close.
Yeah, I'm on Hard. It's the only time I felt like the game was being a bitch. Handy Men are challenging but it's "fair". Thanks for the tip, I'll keep it in mind as I should be finishing the game today. How long do I have left, do you think?
Danger Moss
Born2beSlicker
Pretty sure I've just had the worst section of the game. The Lady Comstock boss fight in Memorial Gardens. It would have been fine if the soldiers she spawns dropped ammo but they don't. It resulted in me camping where the crank gun appears because enemies don't go there and waiting for Elizabeth to randomly throw me ammo or salts to hurt the boss. After 20 minutes and about 6 deaths it finally ended and I had to turn the game off. That's the only section of the game I was like "what the fuck is this shit"?!
Are you playing on hard? There are a couple of even more frustrating parts towards the end. I had to drop it to normal so It didn't completely ruin the experience. The section you mention and a couple of others put me off ever attempting a 1999 run through. :( Regarding the part you mention. It actually makes you fight her on 3 separate occasions as well! Just camp out next to a vending machine so you can buy as much health ammo as you need. Weapons of choice are Sniper rifle or Carbine to take pot shots at Lady Comstock from range and a shotgun to pick off her minions if they get too close.
Mr C
Born2beSlicker
Pretty sure I've just had the worst section of the game. The Lady Comstock boss fight in Memorial Gardens. It would have been fine if the soldiers she spawns dropped ammo but they don't. It resulted in me camping where the crank gun appears because enemies don't go there and waiting for Elizabeth to randomly throw me ammo or salts to hurt the boss. After 20 minutes and about 6 deaths it finally ended and I had to turn the game off. That's the only section of the game I was like "what the fuck is this shit"?!
Yeah that whole part of the game is really shit. They could have completely and I think it would have actually improved the game
Born2beSlicker
Pretty sure I've just had the worst section of the game. The Lady Comstock boss fight in Memorial Gardens. It would have been fine if the soldiers she spawns dropped ammo but they don't. It resulted in me camping where the crank gun appears because enemies don't go there and waiting for Elizabeth to randomly throw me ammo or salts to hurt the boss. After 20 minutes and about 6 deaths it finally ended and I had to turn the game off. That's the only section of the game I was like "what the fuck is this shit"?!
Danger Moss
I'm selling this for a bargain price if anyone's interested. :)
Danger Moss
Tezcatlipoca
Genuinely confused? :)
Just played through the end again and no not really. :lol: A masterful piece of storytelling. In terms of narrative it's up there with my best of all time. :clap: While at it's core this is an average at best FPS, the world it's set in is so beautiful and the narrative so strong it doesn't matter one jot. Rab Florence sums it up perfectly for me. MASSIVE SPOILERS!
Craigimt
Tez, I think you should borrow me your copy. :lol:
Tezcatlipoca
Genuinely confused? :)
Danger Moss
Just finished this. Errr.. so,yeah,what!? :? Oh! Oh!!! Right! Ok. No! Wait. What?! :?
Tezcatlipoca
MoBiUGeArSkIn
Technically wouldn't Comstock not have his own Liz, because Booker already gave his Liz to Comstock? Head explodes :lol:
I see what you mean, but the baptism was first, then the birth, then the "sale". Booker did not sell Anna to Comstock via Robert Lutece until *after* the baptism, after the Booker/Comstock branch point. One Booker rejected the baptism, got married and had a baby, but became an alcoholic gambler and sold his baby. The other Booker accepted the baptism, became Comstock, built Columbia and became prematurely old & sterile and then bought the baby. No baby until after the baptism, no Comstock until after the baptism.
MoBiUGeArSkIn
Technically wouldn't Comstock not have his own Liz, because Booker already gave his Liz to Comstock? Head explodes :lol:
Tezcatlipoca
MoBiUGeArSkIn
IGN had a stab at the timeline, but also had some holes in. Though I thought that there would still be an Elizabeth before Comstock before she was born before Booker went to that Baptism?
Anna was born after the baptism. It would make no sense for her to be born before... If she was, then why would Comstock steal Anna from another reality when he would have already had an Anna in his own reality, what with her having been born before Booker was "reborn" as Comstock? Plus, even so, there would still be no *Elizabeth* without Comstock. She exists because Anna was taken from Booker and given to Comstock in another reality where then then grew up blah blah blah.
MoBiUGeArSkIn
IGN had a stab at the timeline, but also had some holes in. Though I thought that there would still be an Elizabeth before Comstock before she was born before Booker went to that Baptism?
Tezcatlipoca
ENDING SPOILERS Yeah, I get that. Still a massive paradox though as there should be no Elizabeths anywhere/anywhen/anymore because no Comstock means no Elizabeth. And no Elizabeth means no one to stop Comstock being "born", which means... etc. etc. Still, as said, a paradox is expected with time travel and parallel universes. Plus when you think about it the existence of Columbia and Elizabeth etc. is I suppose a "violation" of reality anyway, because of the timeline interference, so wiping out Comstock and everything that happens returns all realities to "normal". Perhaps though there could still be an Elizabeth left because she is now "outside time and space" or "spread across the infinite probabilities" or something like the Luteces were. Additional things: Something that had me wondering, and still does, is where was / what happened to the other Elizabeth? "Our" Booker and "our" Elizabeth spent time in three separate realities when in Columbia (four if you count the future reality too). The first was the first. The second was the one where the Chinese gunsmith was alive. The third was the one where the tools were not in the impound and the Vox were in full-on open rebellion, the one the last 1/3 (?) of the game took place in before the very end. In that third reality, there was a version of Booker who had failed to meet Elizabeth and had joined the Vox and died as a martyr... so where was his Elizabeth for that last section of the game? Where was "Reality 3's" own Elizabeth when "our" Elizabeth was in "Reality 3" and being kidnapped and indoctrinated leading to "Old Elizabeth"? The BioShock Wikia says that Robert is from the same reality as Booker. That doesn't make any sense. The branch point for the Booker/Comstock realities was the baptism... which occurred after Robert/Rosalind had been born, so you couldn't have had Robert in the "Booker reality" and Rosalind in the "Comstock reality". Would the Luteces still exist "outside of time and space" (or whatever it was) once the realities were reset at the end, or would it have wiped all that had happened to them too? And something I saw mentioned elsewhere that made me go "Whoah!"... At the end, Booker operates a bathysphere in Rapture... Yet they were only supposed to be operated by Ryan or someone in the same "genetic ballpark" as him. So is Booker/Comstock a version of Jack/Ryan? After all, Columbia is similar to Rapture, Elizabeth is in some ways like a Little Sister, Songbird is inspired by the Big Daddies, vigors are like plasmids, etc., and Elizabeth did say the same story was always played out in many ways across infinite realities and that there was always a lighthouse... Or maybe Infinite could be a prequel to the first game, with Anna/Elizabeth being Ryan's mother?... Also: I saw mention that none of the Elizabeths who drown Booker were wearing the necklace...Can't remember myself, but if true then where was "our" Elizabeth at the end? Also, actually, that makes me wonder... did the Elizabeth you rescue from the operating theatre have the correct necklace on?
MoBiUGeArSkIn
Tezcatlipoca
I finished this earlier tonight. Fucking *loved* it :D ENDING SPOILERS I was expecting Elizabeth to be Booker's daughter, but I was *not* expecting Booker to be Comstock. I love how, in hindsight, various things all suddenly fit together. I don't quite get how multiple Elizabeths all drowning multiple Bookers would stop Comstock though, as with no Comstocks there'd *be no Elizabeths* to drown the Bookers.. But I guess paradoxes are to be expected when you're dealing with time travel and parallel universes, so fuck it - it works.
Its kinda weird but... All the Bookers and the Elizabeths converge on the moment where the paradox occurs - when Booker chooses to accept baptism or not. That is where Comstock is "born". Elizabeth is a constant. When Booker is "killed" they all fade from existence, bar one
Born2beSlicker
By the way, for anybody who doesn't know what 1999 mode is:
Reduced player respawn points Reduced ammo Enemies inflict greater damage Player has reduced and faster-depleting health Respawn cost increases to $100, and the player will be sent back to the main menu if they don't have enough money. Navigation Arrow is removed completely. Inability to change difficulty during play
Tezcatlipoca
I finished this earlier tonight. Fucking *loved* it :D ENDING SPOILERS I was expecting Elizabeth to be Booker's daughter, but I was *not* expecting Booker to be Comstock. I love how, in hindsight, various things all suddenly fit together. I don't quite get how multiple Elizabeths all drowning multiple Bookers would stop Comstock though, as with no Comstocks there'd *be no Elizabeths* to drown the Bookers.. But I guess paradoxes are to be expected when you're dealing with time travel and parallel universes, so fuck it - it works. I waited through the end credits: Booker in the office/apartment, hearing the sound from the baby's room. I'm not sure whether Infinite's reveals surpass "Would you kindly?", but I think they're on a par, at least the Booker=Comstock one is. I preferred Infinite to the original (never played number 2 though). Something that made me love it so much was... Elizabeth. She was perfect, for the story and the gameplay. I think that having a companion often makes a game more enjoyable (Cortana, Sully, etc.) and Elizabeth was so fucking well done. I won't replay right away, but I'm keeping it and will go back at some point rather than trading it.
Born2beSlicker
I'm where Tez was, 2/3rds in. Elizabeth stabbed Daisy. This game is so excellently fleshed out from a narrative point of view, that I wish this was a Fallout style game rather than a straight shooter. Instead of exploring Columbia as a place, it feels more like walking through a museum about it as you have no influence or interaction with the world other than ransacking everything and killing. The fact that that's a complaint however is a testament to Irrational Games' ability to create a world that's just soaked in rich, fulfilling prose. I don't get the complaints about the actual combat. It's not the best shooting mechanics but they're very good and the Vigors, Skylines and variety of weapons allow for inventive sandbox environments. Much like the other BioShock games, the more you experiment, the more you appreciate how refined the mechanics are. I'm excited about getting to the end this week. The original pulled me in instantly whilst the sequel kind of fell flat, but Infinite is an achievement that could define the generation of consoles as it comes to an end. The other game that could beat it is GTA5 but either way, gaming is gooood. *awaits Mass Effect comments*
Pug
Dunno what it says about me, but I shot her in the face to shut her up after a few seconds of it. :wink:
Born2beSlicker
I utterly loved this moment. (I don't think it's a spoiler as there's no context or plot)
MoBiUGeArSkIn
Started 1999 mode earlier. HARD! Though what really struck me is how much more you get out of the game world having played through the story once. That conversation on the boat between the Lutece twins, for example, holds meaning. The first time you hear it, it's gibberish. Also, this is still awesome.
Also - [u:2i24ee2s]Boardgame Coming[/u:2i24ee2s] And [u:2i24ee2s]Art Book[/u:2i24ee2s]. EDIT EDIT - I have to add this in, because it's brilliant - [u:2i24ee2s]Songbird Plush![/u:2i24ee2s] That is serious talent.
:D :hug: :hi5:
Mr C
Just finished it. Thoroughly enjoyable game with a great ending (though it did take me a few minutes to process what had happened). Overall I enjoyed the combat and the world was brilliantly constructed. I didn't think Columbia was quite as good as Rapture and I preferred the combat and enemies in rapture. Still though it was a fantastic game, certainly GOTY so far.
NighteyesUK
Colonel Red's oustanding review is available for all to read. http://www3.britxbox.co.uk/viewarticle.php?id=4499 :D
NighteyesUK
Yep, and again she knocks it out of the park. :)
Tezcatlipoca
Fuck, just noticed that "A Lady" (Rosalind Lutece) is Jennifer Hale! Didn't recognise her at first as she's not using her normal FemShep/Canadian accent, and is instead using her Bastilla/English accent.
Tezcatlipoca
OK, I must *surely* be on the end run now... Made it to the Comstock House Gate, via some battles and exploring. Lady Comstock's ghost was raised, and we followed her around to reveal some plot points plus have more battles. Finally entered the Comstock House Gate, and Songbird attacked. Elizabeth went with him, I chased after her... some revelations, then I rescued Elizabeth from the operating theatre, and we left to find Comstock...
NighteyesUK
Yeah, that's about two thirds in.
StealthySteveo
Really? I thought that was quite near the end....
MoBiUGeArSkIn
I reckon so, yeah. You've got a good chunk of game left.
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Of all the series of games that may have needed a reboot, Tomb Raider was definitely near the top of the list. Okay, yes, we did have the surprisingly good Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light a couple of years back, but that was rather different to the games we had before. While Tomb Raider: Legend, and Underworld were decent, that’s all they were: decent. Our beloved Miss Croft’s stock was falling, and fast; something had to change. So with that in mind, and seeing as reboots have worked so well for the film industry, Crystal Dynamics has decided to start all over again, and wiped Lara’s slate clean.

Tomb Raider kicks off with a bang. A violent storm has torn apart the ship Lara was aboard, The Endurance. After being washed ashore, Lara is attacked and wakes up hung upside down in a cave. These early scenes are important, as they show just how fragile Lara is at this stage. Escaping the cave is her priority, and while this early escapade is rather thrilling, it’s laden with Quick Time Events (QTEs). Don’t be put off however, the game only really begins once you’ve left the cave; and oh boy are you met with a thing of beauty.

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hallben
Not sure I like this. Its so fucking miserable and grim.
Tezcatlipoca
Absolutely. I'll definitely replay it at some point, like I did each Uncharted.
NighteyesUK
Yeah, I highlighted a couple of those issues in my review. Still a fantastic game though.
Tezcatlipoca
My issues... - Lara's quick change from "Oh no I killed someone! :(" to "DIE YOU BASTARDS!!!!!!!!". This didn't bother me as much as it did other people, but maybe could have been done a bit better. - The first aid issue. You should have seen her patch herself up at the start. - Supporting characters were mostly crap. - Old school magical inventory. Still fucking awesome though.
MoBiUGeArSkIn
Done! That was perfect. I can't really fault any of it. Top to bottom, a masterclass.
Tezcatlipoca
Finished it. Loved it. 9/10. I could continue and try and do the tombs and get the collectables, etc., but... fuck that. On to BioShock...
hallben
£20 on PSN at the moment.
NighteyesUK
It's an early contender for GOTY.
MoBiUGeArSkIn
I need to get my copy back from my mate. I was REALLY enjoying this, and then I took it around his and left it there weeks ago. I saw him online the other day, playing it :lol:
Colonel Red
Pug
Slo-mo?! Wait....what? You can go Slo-mo? Finished whole game not knowing about it. :lol:
Same here...unless he's talking about those river/landslide sections that slow down for you shoot barriers.
Pug
Slo-mo?! Wait....what? You can go Slo-mo? Finished whole game not knowing about it. :lol:
gooner4life_uk
Tezcatlipoca
I think it actually does some things better than Uncharted (e.g. the combat and auto-cover). What lets it down compared to Uncharted is the lack of any decent supporting characters. Still an awesome game, though.
I don't think i'd go that far, I think I prefer the feel of the controls in Uncharted and the gunplay, the slow mo thing could get old quick!
Tezcatlipoca
I think it actually does some things better than Uncharted (e.g. the combat and auto-cover). What lets it down compared to Uncharted is the lack of any decent supporting characters. Still an awesome game, though.
gooner4life_uk
The constant comparisons with Uncharted meant I couldn't resist grabbing this on PSN as it's £20 until tonight I think or tomorrow night. Anyway - played about 90 minutes I think - and it's utterly superb.
Geordie
Just finished getting the collectables this morning, really enjoyed it. For those of you without a PS3 get this game as its the closest you'll get to Uncharted on the 360
Manic Street Preacher
I finally completed this late night and loved every second. GOTY contender straight away. The production values were outstanding throughout and I really loved the combat. Really enjoyed the ending detail with Lara getting both of Roth's pistols which I thought I would get earlier when he died but nice to get them to finish the game with.
NighteyesUK
Fucking finish it you numpty, it's great. :D
StealthySteveo
Pretty bored of this now, gets quite samey and I dont have the will to finish it now with Gears, Monster Hunter and Bioshock on the horizon
Danger Moss
poundhound
If you count 25% as almost 50%, then yes, there's almost 50% of achievements tied to multiplayer :D Seriously, you can get 750 points in the single player game.
I wasn't being literal. My point was there's way too many.
poundhound
Danger Moss
Anybody tried the MP? There's some nice ideas, but it just doesn't work for me. The silky smooth combat from the SP just isn't there. It feels jerky and cumbersome by comparison. Also a couple of the modes feel unbalanced.With the new Gears just around the corner I'd be surprised if anybody's still playing it in a months time. Also wish they hadn't tied almost 50% of the achievements to the MP. :x
If you count 25% as almost 50%, then yes, there's almost 50% of achievements tied to multiplayer :D Seriously, you can get 750 points in the single player game. I had a wee go of multiplayer tonight. Just team deathmatch. It's pretty awful, but if you get a group of similarly skilled players (for me that means very average) then it's still possible to have a little bit of fun. I had a nice killng spree of 9 (that's possibly my all time online record) when I found the gattling gun and shot a dude of a zip line. Both made me giggle a bit.
NighteyesUK
BXB's review is up.
Tezcatlipoca
Yup, lots of fire.
Craigimt
Tezcatlipoca
Craigimt
If that's the part I think it is then you've still got quite a bit to go.
LOL, really? Felt like it was nearing the end to me. Still, if so I'm glad there's still a fair amount left.
If there was lots of fire just after the part you mentioned then yeah, you still got a good bit to do. It felt like it was nearing the end for me, too.
Tezcatlipoca
Craigimt
If that's the part I think it is then you've still got quite a bit to go.
LOL, really? Felt like it was nearing the end to me. Still, if so I'm glad there's still a fair amount left.
Danger Moss
Anybody tried the MP? There's some nice ideas, but it just doesn't work for me. The silky smooth combat from the SP just isn't there. It feels jerky and cumbersome by comparison. Also a couple of the modes feel unbalanced.With the new Gears just around the corner I'd be surprised if anybody's still playing it in a months time. Also wish they hadn't tied almost 50% of the achievements to the MP. :x
Craigimt
I'm pretty sure only one of the achievements is story related, and that's for completing it. :lol:
It does seem a bit tight with the Achievements...
Craigimt
I'm pretty sure only one of the achievements is story related, and that's for completing it. :lol:
Danger Moss
Anybody tried the MP? There's some nice ideas, but it just doesn't work for me. The silky smooth combat from the SP just isn't there. It feels jerky and cumbersome by comparison. Also a couple of the modes feel unbalanced.With the new Gears just around the corner I'd be surprised if anybody's still playing it in a months time. Also wish they hadn't tied almost 50% of the achievements to the MP. :x
Craigimt
If that's the part I think it is then you've still got quite a bit to go.
Tezcatlipoca
I think I'm nearing the end now... Rescued the crew ("Lara! That was BAD ASS!"), rescued Sam, separate from Sam, starting to fight my way out of the palace thing. One thing amused me... Mathias - DMITRI! Guard the key with your life! Me - Oh crap, some stupid boss fight?... Oh, hang on... <Lara then just shoots Dmitri in the back and unties Sam> Excellent game.
Craigimt
I hadn't played a Tomb Raider since the PS1 days but I think I noticed what you're on about. I did like that part. Anways, I traded it in today and got £30, which isn't bad considering I only paid £30 for it. 8)
Danger Moss
Done. Superb stuff. Stunning visuals, awesome set pieces and action sequences, varied and satisfying combat. Thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. Easily my favourite game of the year so far. Minor niggles. Forgettable supporting characters, the instant transition from naive girl fresh out of college to Terminator badass feels a bit off, MP is pretty rubbish, could have done with more secret tombs.
NighteyesUK
Oh but, one more thing, there's a really well done reference to the Lara from the previous games at the end, you'll know it when you see it, and grin like a Cheshire cat. :D
Yep, I was grinning from ear to ear. :D
poundhound
Finished. Hooked from start to finish. Edges DmC as my favourite game of the year and both will be hard to beat. It's quite short though. I decided to play through again just to pick up a couple of missed achievements and because I don't need to look for anything I'm absolutely haring through it. I think it took me an hour to reach the 4th base camp! I think it took me around 15-16 hours to 100% the collectables, but for a game with a lot of collectables, that's not long.
NighteyesUK
Sully is up there with Garrus as one of my favourite NPCs of this generation. The supporting cast in this is indeed comparatively weak. But the game itself is top notch, and with a 'third act' that's (for me anyway) far better than those in Uncharted. See, I didn't like the first Uncharted turning to zombies (and really fucking annoying ones) for its final levels; Uncharted 2 did similar, but handled it better, it's easily the best of the three; 3 is just a rehash of 1 & 2 with more than a little filler, it's a weak game as a whole despite some superb levels. But back to this, I fucking loves it mun! :D
Craigimt
I just completed it and I loved it. I didn't once fast travel so I missed a lot of collectables and stuff. The characters may not of been up there with Uncharted but I much preferred the platforming of this game. Now that it's completed I shall trade it in and get credit for the next game I want.
Tezcatlipoca
Danger Moss
Keep playing. :wink: But yes my only real gripe is how she goes from completely helpless to terminator in the flick of a switch. Still it's not spoiling the experience for me.
It grates at me... when she meets up with Roth, she says "Oh, we must get you some bandages and antibiotics and morphine for your leg!" and I'm thinking "What about *your* fucking leg, plus also that hole through the side of your fucking abdomen..." The only other niggling thing I've found is the magical long weapon inventory. Bow and shotgun and rifle, all slung on her back, with only one visible at a time and only if it's selected? OK... Still fucking excellent, though.
NighteyesUK
Just finished this. Bloody fantastic, I'd put this on par with Uncharted 2, and easily better than 1 & 3. The combat actually trumps all the Uncharted games, it's just that 2 has better puzzles and characters. Anyway, I'll say more in my review. Oh but, one more thing, there's a really well done reference to the Lara from the previous games at the end, you'll know it when you see it, and grin like a Cheshire cat. :D
I have got quite an "Uncharted vibe" off this (which is funny, given how some people originally and incorrectly said that was a rip-off of Tomb Raider...). Not just the whole 3rd person action-adventure stuff with combat and puzzles, but also the production values and the cinematic experience of it. I do think that the Uncharted games have better characters, though. Although Lara is *very* good in this, I don't think much of the others, certainly not up there with Sully, Elena, and Chloe.
NighteyesUK
Er... two thirds, maybe.
Craigimt
How far into it am I? Possible possibles for people who are still playing... I've just done the platforming while the city blows up section and I'm now on the chopper.
NighteyesUK
Just finished this. Bloody fantastic, I'd put this on par with Uncharted 2, and easily better than 1 & 3. The combat actually trumps all the Uncharted games, it's just that 2 has better puzzles and characters. Anyway, I'll say more in my review. Oh but, one more thing, there's a really well done reference to the Lara from the previous games at the end, you'll know it when you see it, and grin like a Cheshire cat. :D
Manic Street Preacher
I love this game. Combat is really satisfying. Sure you can just shoot but I much prefer going in for the kill with my axe if possible!
Danger Moss
Tezcatlipoca
That's my only gripe so far, having played through to "Mountain Temple Camp" last night. For all the "gritty realism" it seems jarring to me that she can walk off serious injuries sustained in cut-scenes, such as the metal spike through her side at the start, or the bear trap crunching her leg in the woods. She'll limp for a bit or clutch her injury for a bit, and then it's forgotten. It would have been better if she'd at least given herself some first aid or something, or if there'd at least been something about it in the dialogue if it wasn't shown.
Keep playing. :wink: But yes my only real gripe is how she goes from completely helpless to terminator in the flick of a switch. Still it's not spoiling the experience for me.
Tezcatlipoca
StealthySteveo
Also, im fairly sure this person would be dead enduring the amount of shit and pain she does in cutscenes!!
That's my only gripe so far, having played through to "Mountain Temple Camp" last night. For all the "gritty realism" it seems jarring to me that she can walk off serious injuries sustained in cut-scenes, such as the metal spike through her side at the start, or the bear trap crunching her leg in the woods. She'll limp for a bit or clutch her injury for a bit, and then it's forgotten. It would have been better if she'd at least given herself some first aid or something, or if there'd at least been something about it in the dialogue if it wasn't shown. Still, I'm loving it so far.
StealthySteveo
Agree with both your comments guys, the game looks stunning and the action scenes are superb! :D
NighteyesUK
This is a very good game. Graphically its the best this generation so far.
Danger Moss
StealthySteveo
Also, im fairly sure this person would be dead enduring the amount of shit and pain she does in cutscenes!!
This person? It's Lara Croft! She's fucking invincible! I'm loving this. Some of the set pieces and locales are stunning. Great soundtrack as well.
DogEyedBoy
StealthySteveo
This game has too many annoying bits for my liking, mostly its excellent, but the trial and error slalom runs have annoyed the fuck out of me
That's classic Tomb Raider though. :D
StealthySteveo
Also, im fairly sure this person would be dead enduring the amount of shit and pain she does in cutscenes!!
StealthySteveo
This game has too many annoying bits for my liking, mostly its excellent, but the trial and error slalom runs have annoyed the fuck out of me
MoBiUGeArSkIn
Yep. But Eurogamer is a bit shit.
Craigimt
Didn't the Eurogamer review do the same thing?
Manic Street Preacher
MoBiUGeArSkIn
Game. Is. Stunning. Still cant get over how good it looks. The animations on Lara are incredible, and the perfornance by their new lead is excellent.
I only played an hour so far this week and I was blown away by how good it looks. My mate told me it looks incredible on PC and I believe him! I was trying really hard to find something that looked crap but there was nothing. Production values are amazing. The QTE's aren't too hard and don't change. I have failed them a few times but it may be intentional so the gruesome ways Lara can meet her end don't go to waste. Also, watch the Gametrailers review which is a joke. Spends the entire thing being really negative and then giving it an 8.5?! http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/7za ... der-review
MoBiUGeArSkIn
Game. Is. Stunning. Still cant get over how good it looks. The animations on Lara are incredible, and the perfornance by their new lead is excellent.
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Microsoft killing off points currency

With years of rumours about Microsoft swapping the controversial MS Points system for real world currency, it has always been a pipe dream for Xbox Live detractors. It could finally be the real deal.

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Starting with the removal of MS points on Windows 8 and Windows Phone, the Xbox 360 remained defiant until now. New reports from The Verge claim that a new gift card system will take effect this year.

With the new Xbox set to be revealed on May 21st, it is expected that the new currency platform will be displayed at the same event. It is expected to be cross-supported on Xbox 3, Windows 8, Windows Phone and Games for Windows Live.

Although possible, it is not guaranteed that the Xbox 360 implement the new system which could cause price discrepancies in the future, depending on how long the Xbox 360 remains supported once the next generation begins.

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Phlashman
Long over due, even after all these year I have no idea of what points to pounds conversion actually is.
Born2beSlicker
I use http://www.xboxpointsconverter.co.uk 10mp = £0.09
Harry
I hope that's the only thing the new console has in common with windows 8
Colonel Red
Nice if true, but just to note that MS Points are still in common use outside of the Xbox platform. The latest Xbox game on Windows Phone, Monster Burner (out last week), uses MS Points.
Tezcatlipoca
About fucking time. Now all we need is for then to drop the Gold requirement for apps that are free on other platforms...
Janus
I do and always have hated points.
Noir
Harry
I hope that's the only thing the new console has in common with windows 8
LOL - my thoughts exactly.
Phlashman
Noir
Harry
I hope that's the only thing the new console has in common with windows 8
LOL - my thoughts exactly.
You're both ready for a huge disappointment then?
Harry
Sadly I think you might be right Phlash. The current Xbox is kinda ok not as good as previous dashboards but I don't want anything Windows 8 looking. No full screen weather apps please...thank you.
Phlashman
Actually I think windows 8 is quite well suited as a TV OS. Think about it being always on, even while you're watching TV, being able to over lay stuff on voice command. "Xbox" Your home screen tiles pop up over what you're watching, with all your own personally selected tiles (Twitter, latest XBLA games, last 2-3 games you played, videos you've mark to view later on youtube). "PGR5" Boom you're in-game. or "Open Twitter" and your feed opens at the side of what you're watching. Or "Open IMDB" which scans what you're watching and brings up the info instantly, providing links to other stuff to watch related to it. The Windows 8 tiles mean you can configure the interface to suit how you use it. You might only wants a few large landscape tiles to appear at the bottom of the screen, or you might want a whole screen of little ones. Of course being live tiles they can convey information too. Windows 8 might not suit keyboard and mouse, but as a touch and voice/big screen UI it's extremely good.
Harry
Except it's completely clear that voice control just does not work. Depite what you may think about my spelling and grammar i'm reasonably well spoken with little accent and Kinect still can't understand a fecking word i'm saying.
Born2beSlicker
Where as I have a Scottish accent (though not as thick as most in my area) and it understood me quite well. It really takes into consideration your enunciation and inflection, to a fault. Hopefully Kinect 2 is cleaner.
Phlashman
Yeah, it's getting better much faster at the moment as so many people are using it, if Apple, Google and MS have all got people on it you know there's going to be advancements. Works fine for me 90%+ of the time.
theadmusker
Harry
Except it's completely clear that voice control just does not work. Depite what you may think about my spelling and grammar i'm reasonably well spoken with little accent and Kinect still can't understand a fecking word i'm saying.
Everybody has an accent. Yours sounds little to you because it is yours, it'll still sound strong to people from other locations.
Noir
Phlashman
Noir
Harry
I hope that's the only thing the new console has in common with windows 8
LOL - my thoughts exactly.
You're both ready for a huge disappointment then?
The past few months of always-online rumours have more than prepared me for disappointment. This is just icing on that cake.
Born2beSlicker
Noir
The past few months of always-online rumours have more than prepared me for disappointment. This is just icing on that cake.
You mean the rumours that were always bullshit and made no sense and proved wrong?
Noir
I've not kept up - is that the case now?
Harry
Born2beSlicker
Noir
The past few months of always-online rumours have more than prepared me for disappointment. This is just icing on that cake.
You mean the rumours that were always bullshit and made no sense and proved wrong?
Yeah who made that whole crap up....more to the point who the hell would believe it without thinking about it.
Born2beSlicker
Yes, Microsoft memos have confirmed that it is not always-on. I never once thought it would be.
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Next Xbox reveal announced

In the past hour, Microsoft has officially confirmed the date of the Xbox 3 reveal.

After months of rumours and speculation, the official date to mark on your calendar is May 21st, a full 3 weeks before E3. Microsoft aims to steal the momentum from Sony and Nintendo as the next generation console war officially begins this year.

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Major Nelson stated on his blog:

On Tuesday May 21st, we’ll mark the beginning of a new generation of games, TV and entertainment. On that day, we’ll be holding a special press event on the Xbox campus and we invite you to join us via the live global stream that will be available on Xbox.com, Xbox LIVE and broadcast on Spike TV if you are in the US or Canada.
On that day, we’ll share our vision for Xbox, and give you a real taste of the future. Then, 19-days later at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, we’ll continue the conversation and showcase our full lineup of blockbuster games.

We are thrilled to pull back the curtain and reveal what we’ve been working on.

A New Generation Revealed
Xbox Campus, Redmond WA
Tuesday, May 21st @ 1p ET/10a PT/18:00 GMT

You can bet the world will be watching and so will BritXbox. Discuss what you expect to happen on our forums.

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Born2beSlicker
Floyd
All they have to say is "No always online connection required" and i'm sold.
It was confirmed that Always Online was bullshit. You're safe. Where to watch #XboxReveal
Floyd
All they have to say is "No always online connection required" and i'm sold. I'm more open minded this Gen. I cant afford both consoles. Last time I knew I was going to get the 360 no question and no doubt. Sony might get my money this time....though I wish I could use a 360 controller.... :(
Born2beSlicker
Ha, ha! I didn't realise emoticons function on the front page. Will fix in a minute.
Tezcatlipoca
Good article :) You may want to fix it so it doesn't say "Windows Phone 8) ", though :)
Phlashman
There are so many "Everything we know about the next Xbox" stories on the net today and they are all the same with no actual information. It's pretty fair to say MS have it locked down, there must be some nerves over at Sony with the number of unknowns. I think we're only going to get 3-4 games shown max tomorrow, hopefully a sizzle reel at the end to stoke up hype train for E3.
Phlashman
Yeah, it sums up where MS are very well. When you look at the landscape the 360 released into, it was well ahead of it's time. But MS haven't kept up with the pace of change. Tomorrow is there's big opportunity to not only catch up, but to jump ahead again.
Born2beSlicker
Colonel Red: Xbox Got Lonely A very good piece about what's happening tomorrow and how we got there.
Phlashman
Sorry, I meant false. Not fact. It's late, get of my back.
patrick_bateman
Its being called Xbox Now! ? Even with the exclamation mark? I don't really care about names but if that's right then fucking hell. Awful.
Phlashman
The 12gig rumour comes from Pastebin (aka some random text on the interweb). The Xbox Now! rumour comes from 4Chan and has been proved a [s:3jkrcifw]fact[/s:3jkrcifw] false already. Just hold on Less than 48 hours left.
patrick_bateman
You can suck mine. You are not bloody eating it!
Born2beSlicker
Harry
If it has 12 gigs I will eat ever penis in the world....without seasoning.
Screen capped. I see BXB's first video feature.
Harry
If it has 12 gigs I will eat ever penis in the world....without seasoning.
patrick_bateman
Xbox Now! Who made up that name?
Rob27
Things are heating up. 12 gb ram http://www.maxconsole.com/maxcon_forums ... 21st-event Not sure what to think,of this,lot... http://misterxmedia.livejournal.com/ Rob.
gooner4life_uk
My thinking is this forum will get its most traffic just after a new Xbox reveal, I wouldn't want to wade through the guff whether its multiplatform or cross gen I don't care I just want the next gen news!
Harry
Yeah lets have a seperate forum for every word and one for every language in the world :roll: :roll: Christ.Hardly what I was saying was it. Simply thought it might be cleaner for the initial launch to keep things separate if only for the people who don't come here on a regular basis. I was thinking back to the time when we had a seperate forum for E3 before it then eventually got merged into the Xbox forum. ...but the answer is no, so case closed.
David C
Lets have a separate forums for everything. New Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, PC, PS4, PS3, WiiU, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, SteamBox, Ouya, iPhone/iPad, Android, etc etc etc. I'm sure they should get a new thread per week. :roll: Britxbox forums have always been quite simple and minimalistic. Keep it that way.
Phlashman
Exactly, and when the 360 came around we didn't split, but we did have a separate forum for Xbox Live back at the start as there was a lot of questions about network setups, routers, match making, finding friends etc. The problem will be that it's looking like there's going to be a lot of cross generation games. Much like how it is multi-format games, it's a bit silly have a thread in the Xbox forum and another in the Other gaming forum.
Born2beSlicker
Danger Moss
Yeah we totally should because this forum is way too over crowded! :roll:
Ha, ha! That's what I was thinking.
Brocktas
Phlashman
No, it's Xbox, it belongs in this forum.
Did we split it last time? If not, then there's no point.
Danger Moss
Yeah we totally should because this forum is way too over crowded! :roll:
Craigimt
I don't. You do realise this forum is called "Xbox, 360 and Live" don't you? I actually only just noticed the comma. For now just use a prefix or something like "[Xbox 3] Name".
Harry
2 votes for independence!
gooner4life_uk
Ill second that, we should have a new forum for the new Xbox and games just to keep it clean.
Noir
Then we rename this forum ex-box.
Harry
What if they don't call it Xbox.
Phlashman
No, it's Xbox, it belongs in this forum.
Harry
Plash, any chance you can setup a completely new form for all this next gen stuff so it doesn't get mixed in with 360 business?
gooner4life_uk
Nah uh on the Sky stuff.
Phlashman
I'm sure Apple give the same warnings.
Brocktas
Phlashman
Yeah, I don't think they've got machine made. Maybe they got some components already made, but finished Xbox's? Nah, they'd of leaked by now.
I did raise a question about that. The only think I can think of is that Microsoft's warned its suppliers they will lose the contract it leaks. And the supplier will have warned they'll sack every last person in the factories if it gets leaked.
Phlashman
Yeah, I don't think they've got machine made. Maybe they got some components already made, but finished Xbox's? Nah, they'd of leaked by now.
Harry
Sky can go fuck themselves. 500,000 consoles sitting in a warehouse somewhere? REALLY REALLY hard to believe.
Danger Moss
I really hope they improve the Sky Xbox app for the next gen. You know, so it actually works.
patrick_bateman
Sky model sounds interesting. Not for me though. I like to buy discs.
Phlashman
Lots of juicey info from Auz:
Brocktas
I've just had a very interesting conversation with a friend that is very senior at a UK publisher about the next Xbox and PS4. Also a senior technical person at bSkyb I know from Dubai (the Sky, Virgin, and Xbox Video bits). I'm getting ready to write it up a story for T3, but I'll give you guys the gist ahead (because I love you). • For all the talk of Sony supporting indies and small publishers, it isn't sending out final dev kits to them till late September/early October – just weeks before the console launches. • Microsoft hasn't provided dev kits to indies but has given guidelines specs so they can work on it. Final dev kits will arrive in July – Microsoft will announce this next Tuesday. • Microsoft and Sky are going to be working VERY closely in the next generation in the UK. He's not 100 per cent sure if it went ahead, but he knows that there were discussions between the two companies for Sky to offer a disc-less version of the console to new subscribers provided they pay another £10 a month on top of their regular Sky package for Xbox Live. Existing subscribers will be able to upgrade to the new set top box for a one off fee of £50 along with the £10 a month subscription to Xbox Live. The Sky version of the console will offer access to all features of the normal Xbox – including Netflix and downloadable and streamed games. This will either be announced at the event next week, or E3. • In addition, Microsoft is talking to Virgin about a similar deal. But the last time he heard anything, there was a sticking point with Tivo not being too happy about sharing a platform. This could make or break a deal with Virgin, but Microsoft are extremely keen to sew up the two biggest providers of paid-TV services. • Microsoft will announce some major own-content deals for Xbox Video in a similar vein to House of Card and Arrested Development. Phil Harrison is heading this up from Microsoft's Soho office in Europe. It is unclear if he is heading it up globally or just in Europe, but it's mostly the latter. • The console will be shown off at the event and at least three games will be shown off. They will not be playable (although they are at a stage where they can be) as it is more about showing off what the console can do. • The new console is already being made. Around 500,000 consoles have already been made, and company is planning on having 1 million of them available for a global launch, with another 1 to 2 million available the week after. This is to ensure it sells out, but that they can easily meet demand up to Christmas. • The console will be always on, but not in the way that most people think. Rather it will be more like the original Wii where it receives updates and patches overnight for games. Updates and patches will no longer be optional and will be pushed to the console. It [u:znsydjtm]will not[/u:znsydjtm] require you to be connected to the internet to play games.
Sounds great IMO, if that Sky offer is true I'll do that (if they can guarantee day 1). I think everyone is forgetting this is MS big play for the TV market now.
Phlashman
Who ever is in charge of security for the new Xbox should be expecting a huge job offer from Apple any day now. I can't believe how locked down it is. By this close to the announcement of the 360 we already had a few pictures of it.
Harry
Shocked we don't have anything leaked with only 1 week to go....I mean too be honest I was expecting deliberate leaks made to look like stealth insider leaks. Think how many hands this project has passed through. I think we should all draw a picture of what the XBOX will look like and the closest one get a BXB badge lol.
Brocktas
Born2beSlicker
The security at the Xbox campus is said to be insane. It's all card keys, authorisation, guards ad cameras. There are employees on the camps that can't get in, just to prevent leaks. You'd think it was a military project.
I have a feeling it's going to be a very, very revolutionary product. One that if it isn't explained in a particular clear way could hurt Microsoft's share price severely.
Born2beSlicker
The security at the Xbox campus is said to be insane. It's all card keys, authorisation, guards ad cameras. There are employees on the camps that can't get in, just to prevent leaks. You'd think it was a military project.
Brocktas
Phlashman
Only a week to go. I'm surprised there hasn't been any decent leaks. Or even some sort of ARG by MS, there was one for the 360 wasn't there?
They're doing a really good job. I imagine it's a leak and get fired kind of situation. Anyway... first pics of the Xbox Reveal venue. And it's a tent. http://www.t3.com/news/microsoft-bosses ... vent-venue
Phlashman
Only a week to go. I'm surprised there hasn't been any decent leaks. Or even some sort of ARG by MS, there was one for the 360 wasn't there?
Phlashman
ApocalypseCow
Orange? Oh they changed to EE. Ignore me.
I'm pretty sure there trademark is their logo not the actual word orange, the same goes for Three. I'm still pretty sure it's just going to be Xbox and like Apple did initially they'll advertise it as 'The new Xbox' and after a little while just drop it.
Janus
Amen.
Harry
Or is it a number? I think it's all but a done deal they can (thanks to Apple) get away with just calling it "Xbox" Thats what we all want anyway.
Janus
Wait, there's going to be a word after Xbox?
Born2beSlicker
Because Wii is their brand. The brand for Microsoft is Xbox. The word that comes after Xbox means less.
Janus
Of course names matter. Society is based on labels. We're all labelling things all the time. If names didn't matter then why did Nintendo feel the urge to released the name of the Wii earlier than showing the console and content?
Harry
Do you think they just wanna get something with 'i' in there for the sake of it. iBox lol
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Video Game BAFTAs 2013

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Bethesda’s Dishonored has been named the best game at the 2013 British Academy of Film Televison Arts (BAFTA) video game awards that took place last night.

Although the first person stealth game took the biggest prize, the real winner was the independent scene that has dominated awards throughout the last year with the rise of digital downloadable titles. Titles such as Journey, The Walking Dead and The Unfinished Swan claimed most of the awards and could be seen as a sign for Microsoft needing to invest more in the independent scene to rival Sony come next generation. Despite Halo 4 getting some nominations, no Xbox 360 exclusive games went home a winner at the prestigious event.

The full list of winners are as follows:

  • Best Game: Dishonored
  • Online Multiplayer: Journey
  • Game Design: Journey
  • Artistic Achievement: Journey
  • Original Music: Journey
  • Audio Achievement: Journey
  • Mobile & Handheld: The Walking Dead
  • Story: The Walking Dead
  • Game Innovation: The Unfinished Swan
  • Debut Game: The Unfinished Swan
  • Action: Far Cry 3
  • British Game: The Room
  • Performer: Danny Wallace – Thomas Was Alone
  • Family: Lego Batman 2
  • Strategy: Xcom – Enemy Unknown
  • Ones to Watch: Kind of a Big Deal – Starcrossed
  • Online Browser: SongPop
  • Sports/Fitness: New Star Soccer
  • Fellowship: Gabe Newell

The full event can be watched at the BAFTA website. https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/

Expansion Pack 125

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Welcome to the Expansion Pack, the Britxbox podcast. Released every second Thursday, we banter on Xbox news, what’s hot within the BXB community, and the games we’ve been playing: from the latest releases, demos and XBLA games, to bargain bin oldies. With Mark ‘Born2beSlicker’ Lawson, Arnold ‘DogEyedBoy’ Cook and Richard ‘Colonel Red’ Worrall This week we discuss:

As always, feel free to post your comments or questions you have for the crew in the forums, and we’ll maybe read your questions on air. Also don’t forget to rate us oniTunes and follow us on Twitter or @Born2beSlicker.

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Craigimt
Have I forgotten what you talked about or was WarFighter not even mentioned? I enjoyed it this week though. I had no idea that the RAM for the PS4 was changed at the last minute.
Born2beSlicker
Shit, that's last episode's list! Fixed! :facepalm:
Craigimt
I never actually noticed the list was wrong until I noticed WarFighter because you basically discussed the other things in this one.
Danger Moss
Both this and the previous episodes aren't showing up for me on itunes. Also I unsubscribed to see if that would help and now It won't let me re subscribe. :(
Craigimt
I think that may be Phlash's fault. He was supposed to update some link after he moved to another server, I think.
Born2beSlicker
God damn it! That's a Phlashman issue. I'm sorry that's still going on, we'll look into it again.
Lostcauz
I listened to both 124 and 125 last night, really enjoyed them. I hope Microsoft doesn't get complacent and gold subscription is the same as what it is now. We have to be getting more for our money or I may find it difficult to justify the cost. Xbox 3 has the chance to be the dream package with BC, great games, PS+ equivalent and cheaper entry price but will end up shooting themselves in the foot along the way.
Born2beSlicker
Thanks for listening! I'm glad you enjoyed the shows. Hope you spread the BXB love, as your downloads, ratings, reviews and social media linking helps us a huge deal. (I hate having to say that stuff but its true) PS+ must be a game changed for XBL. I can't see them being complacent, as the Xbox team has a lot of smart dudes and analytics to show what's going on.
Craigimt
Well I tend to retweet the podcast posts when they get made. I actually told 2 people last night to listen to the podcast and gave them links but neither of them have signed up yet.
Born2beSlicker
I appreciate it, man. Keep bringing the ruckus and that allows us to keep bringing the goods.
Born2beSlicker
iTunes is fixed, again.
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Rock band DLC to end in April

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The five year long tradition of new tracks for Rock band is finally coming to an end, as Harmonix move on to ‘other projects’.

The last weekly update of songs will come on April 2, with ‘what we feel is an appropriate track for the final release,’ said Harmonix.

‘We have managed to maintain a consistent release schedule for a staggering 275 consecutive weeks, releasing over 4,000 songs for the Rock Band Platform, but in recent months we’ve scaled production down as we’ve transitioned resources onto other projects,’ Harmonix said.

The studio added that it has ‘several new titles in development’ and needs developers on those projects to ‘usher these new games along.’ Those requirements prevent the company from maintaining a less frequent, semi-regular schedule. ‘We’re incredibly proud of the DLC milestones we’ve set, especially producing the largest music library of any game available, and we wouldn’t have been able to release as much outstanding content without the support of our amazing community,’ Harmonix said.

More information can be found on the Rock Band Blog and an FAQ on the forums.