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Epic v. Apple turns into Windows v. Xbox

"What’s a computer" finally gets its day in court

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Extermin8or3_1091d ago

Microsoft giving evidence for Epic games is a stupid risk. if the judge sides with epic about computing devices needing to be open and apply that we are looking at end of console business...

Brazz1091d ago (Edited 1091d ago )

So what? is this bad for xbox console? yup. But xbox is more than just console.. can't say the same for Nintendo and Playstation.
I would bet anyday of the week that MS would love to see Sony and Nintendo "Close Ecosystem" dead! Even if that means the end of the "closed ecosystem" of the xbox console, this would be a huge victory for MS.
Xbox is about services and cloud gaming, consoles a just "extra option". They would love to see console gaming dead since they can't grab a hold in this market, also Playstation and Nintendo can't compete outside current "console market & rules".

Spenok1090d ago

What the ridiculous did you just spout...?

enkiduxiv1090d ago

Microsoft wants to end the console business. That's why they created XBOX in the first place. Destroy the competition and get everyone to migrate to Windows. They just haven't been all the successful. Game Pass will probably do it eventually.

djl34851090d ago

I've heard some stupid opinions but yours takes the cake. Congrats on having the dumbest opinion on the internet.

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Deathdeliverer1090d ago (Edited 1090d ago )

It’s amazing the balls fortnite gave epic and how scummy Microsoft is for siding with them in this. This is ALL about fortnite profits from stores. They want to take home even MORE money. The lengths they are going. Epic literally wants to turn gaming on its head over 30% that’s been the same since forever. Everything else is more expensive and they still aren’t upping cost and fees in devs. If fortnite was not the major hit it became this would have never happened. I am really shocked and disappointed that Microsoft is trying to support this. The greed is real. I’ll never buy a epic game again. Microsoft is literally like the guy that sides with the villain so he can be saved later.

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Batman: Arkham Shadow - Official Teaser Trailer

Watch the Batman: Arkham Shadow teaser trailer for the next game in the Batman: Arkham franchise, releasing exclusively on the Meta Quest 3 in late 2024.Evil stalks the streets. Gotham City is in danger. And you’re the only one who can save it. Check out the teaser for the upcoming Batman VR game.Tune into Summer Game Fest 2024 on June 7 at 2pm PT/ 5pm ET/ 10pm BST/ June 8 at 7am AEST for the official Batman: Arkham Shadow world premiere reveal from Camouflaj and Oculus Studios, in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC.

Petebloodyonion13h ago

Nice to see some VR games following Batman Arkham!
Was a huge fan of Batman Vr on PSVR :)

Cacabunga5h ago

Quest 3 only is a letdown.. need to see what the experience will be like.

Looks like Ratcatcher will be the main villain in this game.. you gotta love thos rat waves in VR. Was already too much with A Plague Tale Requiem…

Also gives hope WB is not giving up on Arkham series.. hopefully a Rocksteady full blown Batman game after the suicide mission they just got..

Petebloodyonion1h ago(Edited 1h ago)

I would not be surprised if a PSVR2 version is announced after.
If there's none, It would mean that devs truly believe that PSVR2 is dead.

And really loved Plague tale Requiem (feel bad about the ending)

shinoff218311h ago

Shame that something like this won't be on psvr2. Sony really has to step up on this front. There's a bunch of neat and nifty games out there for it. I'll end up getting one once I get caught up buying all the rpgs I've missed these last few years. Anyway I can't justify spending money on this with only a couple major vr titles. Re4 doesn't cut it for me since I was never a huge fan of the game. To see this batman as an exclusive, unless I'm wrong. Sony gotta pump something up

Toecutter0050m ago(Edited 49m ago)

What if Gotham Knights was a direct sequel to the Arkhamverse and was a battle for the cowl storyline, but the the traditional fighting mechanics while still being coop optional? What if SSKTJL wasn't set in the Arkhamverse and a wholey elseworlds story? What if this new batman game wasn't just VR cobblygook?

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SteelSeries Reveals Arctis Nova Pro White Edition

Looks like a great headset and it will be interesting to hear how they sound. From the makers of Arctis, the most awarded audio line in gaming, SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, today introduces an all-new white version of the award-winning Arctis Nova Pro series headsets.

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Microsoft Survey Asks About Handheld

A new survey from Microsoft has further hinted at the possibility of an Xbox handheld being in development.

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EasilyTheBest2d ago

This is definitely happening, I just hope they have 2 versions one with a much bigger screen.

GamerRN1d 14h ago

I'll be happy with this, and a PC console hybrid that rivals anything we have power wise

thesoftware7301d 12h ago

A much bigger screen than what?

Number1TailzFan1d 11h ago

The problem with bigger devices is playing them on your side in bed, Vita and before that was fine. Since the Switch you gotta have a gooseneck holder & controllers detached so you can lie down holding them, or your arm will quickly get tired.

1Victor19h ago

@thesofware: “A much bigger screen than what?”
A gaming laptop 🤷🏿🤣

Kosic19h ago

Than the screen originally planned...duh... :D

darthv7220h ago

it kinda already did... https://www.xbox.com/en-US/...

They are just gauging interest in one of their own.

crazyCoconuts18h ago

A Xbox version of Logitech G-Cloud?
I mean, why bother? Not like the G cloud is flying off shelves and what would Xbox add to make it better?
They're surely not going to create bespoke architecture here and there are already a few Windows handhelds out there. I have little confidence in their ability to put together an attractive UI in the way Steam did. So I doubt anything will come from this.

KicksnSnares2d ago

Day One buy for me if they'll make a dedicated handheld device.

darthv721d 15h ago

i have that logitech g-cloud. Its a sweet little piece of kit. I like that it can also install games from the play store unlike the other android based handheld.

mudakoshaka1d 14h ago

It sure is! Don't understand why you get the down-votes. Whoever does not like the G Cloud must have been dropped down a well, head first, when they were of a younger age.

PassNextquestion1d 15h ago

I wonder if Microsoft will perform better in Japan if they do actually make a handheld since everyone says handheld and mobile are king over there.

TiredGamer1d 15h ago

This looks like the future of the game industry... all three platforms with a handheld option.

I wonder if the Playstation Portal is a technology test-bed/prototype for a future Playstation handheld?

rlow11d 13h ago (Edited 1d 13h ago )

It’s a possibility but I can’t help but think would that be the best way to go about it? Though it would give you data on how much it is used and game type. It’s still not a true portable device and so people approach it differently. I think that data on phones, tablets, and of course the competition would give a better indication.

But I really think if Sony is considering a new PSP that could play ps5 games, now would be the time to dive in. Honestly, if they do this, it would be huge.

Traecy1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

Doubt if Sony PS wants to support a new handheld with first party games. Something they lacked with the Vita. What they should do is have a handheld that is like the PS Portal which can play all games but play those games on the go as well as at home. Something like that is a better investment.

TiredGamer1d 8h ago

Agreed that you will probably never see a separate line of games specifically for the handheld (a la PSP or PSVita). The modern economics and expectations of game development make that cost prohibitive. What makes more sense is if the full-fat game on PS5 or PS6 has a special "handheld" profile that is automatically optimized for the lower spec handheld. There would be some significant compromises compared to the bigger console variant, but it would be the same game overall and would only require a single purchase.... somewhat what the Switch does with a lower resolution when playing handheld versus docked.

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