{"id":29429,"date":"2013-06-11T07:37:02","date_gmt":"2013-06-10T21:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=29429"},"modified":"2013-06-11T07:37:02","modified_gmt":"2013-06-10T21:37:02","slug":"xbox-one-brings-the-future-of-gaming-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=29429","title":{"rendered":"Xbox One brings the future of gaming to life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><i>Microsoft Studios and the world\u2019s biggest and most renowned publishers unveil blockbuster games lineup for Xbox One, with more exclusive titles coming than any time in the history of Xbox.<\/i><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>LOS ANGELES \u2014 June 10, 2013 <\/b>\u2014 Embark on a heroic adventure to seek vengeance across the battlefields of ancient Rome. Fire up the engines in the exhilarating return of the highest-rated racing franchise of the past 10 years.<sup>1<\/sup> Fight for survival in an immersive open world teeming with thousands of undead. Today, on the eve of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Microsoft Corp. kick-started a new era of games and entertainment with a stunning lineup of blockbusters for the highly anticipated Xbox One gaming and entertainment system, showcasing why it will be the premier platform to experience the future of games when it launches in 21 markets around the world this November.<\/p>\n<p><b>Home to the biggest next-generation exclusives<\/b><\/p>\n<p>At its E3 press briefing, Microsoft unveiled an unprecedented lineup of world-premiere Xbox One blockbusters from some of the most innovative and celebrated studios on the planet, including 343 Industries, Crytek, Turn 10 Studios, Remedy, DICE, Capcom and Insomniac Games, along with support from virtually every major publisher in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMicrosoft Studios is committed to making Xbox One the best place to play games, with more titles in development and more exclusives coming than at any time in the history of Xbox,\u201d said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president, Microsoft Studios. \u201cWith amazing games such as \u2018Forza Motorsport 5<sup>2<\/sup>,\u2019 \u2018Ryse: Son of Rome<sup>2<\/sup>,\u2019 \u2018Dead Rising 3<sup>2<\/sup>,\u2019 \u2018Halo Xbox One<sup>2<\/sup>,\u2019 \u2018Kinect Sports Rivals<sup>2<\/sup>,\u2019 \u2018Project Spark<sup>2<\/sup>\u2019 and \u2018Quantum Break<sup>2<\/sup>,\u2019 Xbox will continue to lead the industry with the biggest exclusives, new IP and blockbuster franchises that will delight gamers for the next decade and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The world\u2019s most visionary developers showcased how they\u2019re leveraging the unrivaled power and performance of Xbox One to bring a new generation of games to life that look and feel like nothing else \u2014 fueled by the power of Xbox One, the fidelity of the new Kinect and the expansive power of Xbox Live. Renowned studio Crytek unveiled \u201cRyse: Son of Rome,\u201d an epic action-adventure story that immerses you in the brutality and intensity of Roman warfare. \u201cRyse: Son of Rome\u201d extends the gameplay experience with Xbox SmartGlass and Game DVR and lets you command legions with the sound of your voice using Kinect.<\/p>\n<p>Award-winning developer Turn 10 Studios showcased the breathtaking visuals and adrenaline-filled action of \u201cForza Motorsport 5,\u201d the next installment of the genre-defining racing franchise. Built from the ground up to take advantage of Xbox One and the vast power of the cloud, \u201cForza Motorsport 5\u201d features revolutionary Drivatar technology that learns how you and your friends drive, delivering real human behavior and an ever-evolving network of opponents always ready to race \u2014 even when they\u2019re not online. Real tendencies, real mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Microsoft delighted gamers with the world premiere teaser trailer for \u201cHalo Xbox One,\u201d the next chapter of the award-winning Xbox franchise developed by 343 Industries that will take you on a new journey in the \u201cHalo\u201d universe beginning in 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Other highlights at Microsoft\u2019s briefing included \u201cDead Rising 3,\u201d the next installment of Capcom\u2019s massively popular zombie franchise coming exclusively to Xbox One that takes open-world action to a whole new level; \u201cProject Spark,\u201d an open-world digital canvas that enables anyone to build, play and share their own worlds, games and stories with millions of others online; and \u201cSunset Overdrive<sup>2<\/sup>,\u201d a high-energy open-world shooter set in the not-so-distant future from Insomniac Games that delivers an always-changing gameplay experience with an arsenal of explosive and overpowered weapons.<\/p>\n<p><b>Home to the best multiplayer and entertainment experiences through Xbox Live Gold <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Xbox Live Gold membership offers Xbox One owners a premium service that unlocks a new generation of online gaming and entertainment experiences, including an expanded list of friends that lets you stay connected and play with more people through Xbox Live. Not only does an existing Xbox Live Gold membership for Xbox 360 carry over to Xbox One, you can still join for as low as USD$5 per month, and now anyone in your home can access most Gold member benefits on your Xbox One at no additional cost<sup>3<\/sup>. Your Gold membership also travels with you wherever you go, turning any console into your own.<\/p>\n<p>For gamers, Xbox Live Gold on Xbox One delivers new benefits that make online gaming with your friends easier and more enjoyable than ever. Xbox Live Gold unlocks Twitch as a built-in experience on Xbox One, allowing gamers to seamlessly broadcast their gameplay as well as view and interact with other live gaming broadcasts<sup>4<\/sup>. Twitch on Xbox One also includes the ability to discover tailored, relevant and inherently social video content that spans everything from e-sports events to user-generated original shows and game walk-throughs. Other benefits of Xbox Live Gold on Xbox One include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Access to the premier<\/b><b> multiplayer community.<\/b> All of your friends can come together on Xbox Live to play the best games for the ultimate bragging rights. Backed by a powerful cloud service, matches are now bigger for games across Xbox One.<\/li>\n<li><b>No more waiting for matchmaking.<\/b> Smart Match on Xbox One allows for asynchronous matchmaking, where the system begins looking for your next match while you continue to game, watch TV or listen to music. Smart Match also instantly finds people you want to play with, where your reputation also plays an important role.<\/li>\n<li><b>Rewards for good reputation. <\/b>Your new Xbox Live reputation plays a prominent and valuable role by rewarding healthy participation while reducing troublemakers and cheaters. A unified system across Xbox Live and all of your games allows for you to have much more control over who you play with while giving you new and exciting ways to get even move involved in your community.<\/li>\n<li><b>Ability to record, edit, share and broadcast. <\/b>With Game DVR and Upload Studio<sup>4,<\/sup> gamers can instantly capture their favorite moments and edit and share them with their friends around the world. With Twitch on Xbox One, a single voice command starts live broadcasting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Home to the most complete portfolio of world-class blockbusters<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The full lineup of Xbox One games<sup>2<\/sup> unveiled by Microsoft at E3 that showcased the fun, color and immersion of the future of gaming includes the following:<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>\u201cBattlefield 4\u201d (DICE, Electronic Arts).<\/b> DICE ushers in the next era of world-class gaming with \u201cBattlefield 4.\u201d The chaos of all-out war explodes, now with groundbreaking new innovations all running at a smooth 60 frames-per-second on Xbox One. \u201cWith Battlefield 4,\u201d the intensity of combat will never be the same.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>\u201c<\/b><b>Below<\/b><b>\u201d<\/b> <b>(<\/b><b>Capy Games<\/b><b>, Microsoft Studios).<\/b> \u201cBelow\u201d is a classic rogue tale with moody graphics and Kinect technology. You\u2019ll scour the open world in search of rare and special loot while battling the malevolent Darkness, an artificial intelligence-controlled character that uses Kinect to sense and change level progression based on the room\u2019s surroundings.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201c<\/b><b>Crimson Dragon<\/b><b>\u201d (<\/b><b>Grounding<\/b><b>\/<\/b><b>Land Ho!<\/b><b>, Microsoft Studios).<\/b> Humanity has been driven to the brink of extinction on a colonized planet ruled by dragons.\u00a0It\u2019s up to you to take control of a powerful dragon and battle for control of the skies in this thrilling flight-based shooter.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201c<\/b><b>D4<\/b><b>\u201d<\/b><b> (<\/b><b>Access Games<\/b><b>, Microsoft Studios).<\/b> An episodic noir adventure, \u201cD4\u201d follows the story of a detective with the curious ability to dive back in time. He must use this power to solve his wife\u2019s murder and then try to prevent it from occurring.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cDead Rising 3\u201d (<\/b><b>Capcom Vancouver<\/b><b>, <\/b><b>Microsoft<\/b><b>). <\/b>Launching in November exclusively for Xbox One, \u201cDead Rising 3\u201d marks the return of the wildly popular zombie franchise and introduces a blockbuster open-world action experience that will define a new generation of zombie-slaying mayhem. With intense action, an unmatched level of weapon and character customization, and immersive Xbox SmartGlass and Kinect integration, \u201cDead Rising 3\u201d delivers a heart-pounding experience unlike any other as players fight for survival in a massive, open world teeming with thousands of undead.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cForza Motorsport 5\u201d (Turn 10 Studios, Microsoft Studios).<\/b> Launching in November, \u201cForza Motorsport 5\u201d is a cinematic automotive journey starring the world\u2019s greatest cars and tracks. Built from the ground up to take advantage of Xbox One and the vast power of the cloud, no game better delivers the wide-eyed thrill of racing.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cHalo Xbox One<\/b><b>\u201d \u2013 <i>working title <\/i>(<\/b><b>343 Industries, Microsoft Studios). <\/b>The award-winning franchise continues on Xbox One, beginning in 2014. <b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cKiller Instinct\u201d (<\/b><b>Double Helix<\/b><b>, Microsoft Studios). <\/b>After nearly a decade, the popular fighting franchise returns to Xbox One with the \u201cKiller Instinct\u201d characters and combos that revolutionized fighting games. \u201cKiller Instinct\u201d is enabled with robust progression and rewards, dynamic challenges customized to player behavior, and predictive matchmaking for seamless competitive fights.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cKinect Sports Rivals\u201d (Rare, Microsoft Studios). <\/b>Launching in November,<b> <\/b>\u201cKinect Sports Rivals\u201d is the next generation of the best-selling Kinect franchise, \u201cKinect Sports,\u201d that brings your favorite sports back in re-imagined ways, and delivers new sports, made possible only with Xbox One\u2019s all-new re-engineered Kinect.\u00a0\u201cKinect Sports Rivals\u201d puts you in the game like never before, tracks your movements and expressions with incredible accuracy, and offers never-ending competition with your friends and competitors. <b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cLocoCycle<\/b><b>\u201d (Twisted Pixel<\/b><b>, Microsoft Studios). <\/b>\u201cLocoCycle\u201d<b> <\/b>takes you on an action-packed adventure only seen on Xbox One with a sentient motorcycle named I.R.I.S and her mechanic, Pablo (who, against his will, is literally being dragged along for the ride). Together, I.R.I.S and Pablo fight for their freedom while facing the Big Arms agents and their secret sentient motorcycle weapon, Spike.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain\u201d (Kojima Productions, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.).<\/b> The concept of this title is \u201cRealistic Espionage Action in an Open World Environment.\u201d Environmental elements like weather and wildlife, and enemies that adapt their strategy to the player\u2019s actions, let players experience a more realistic world. The vast open world environment enhances the thrill and freedom of stealth. Aside from numerous optional missions, there are a variety of gameplay elements that encourage exploration and item-collection outside the main missions.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cMinecraft: Xbox One Edition\u201d<\/b><b> (4J\/Mojang, Microsoft Studios). <\/b><b>\u201c<\/b>Minecraft: Xbox One Edition\u201d will deliver the \u201cMinecraft\u201d experience to Xbox One. Building off the hugely successful \u201cMinecraft: Xbox 360 Edition,\u201d the edition on Xbox One will include larger maps for more complex structures, expanded multiplayer features and enhanced gameplay powered by the Xbox One platform. \u201cMinecraft: Xbox One Edition\u201d will be available within the Xbox One launch window.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cPowerstar Golf\u201d (Zoe Mode, Microsoft Studios). <\/b>Tee up for fun with \u201cPowerstar Golf\u201d for Xbox One. Whether you\u2019re playing a round to unwind and admire the amazing vistas or a pro trying to climb the leaderboards for bragging rights, it\u2019s time to load up the cart and aim for the green.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cProject Spark<\/b><b>\u201d (Team Dakota, Microsoft Studios).<\/b> \u201cProject Spark\u201d is an open-world digital canvas that enables anyone to build, play and share whatever they can imagine and create in the game. It\u2019s a powerful, yet simple way to build and play your own worlds, stories and games. Share all of your creations with a dynamic community and play what the community makes. \u201cProject Spark\u201d brings creation to life and presents endless opportunities for play across Xbox One, Windows 8 and Xbox 360.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201c<\/b><b>Quantum Break\u201d<\/b> <b>(Remedy<\/b><b>, Microsoft Studios).<\/b> From the creators of \u201cAlan Wake\u201d and \u201cMax Payne\u201d comes a revolutionary entertainment experience that blurs the line between gaming and TV by integrating drama and gameplay into one seamless, uniquely immersive experience. How you play the game impacts the show, and the show informs how you play the game.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201c<\/b><b>Ryse: Son of Rome<\/b><b>\u201d (Crytek, Microsoft Studios).<\/b> Coming exclusively to Xbox One in November, \u201cRyse: Son of Rome\u201d is an immersive action-adventure story of struggle, brutality and heroism, following a fearless Roman soldier named Marius Titus as he seeks to avenge the death of his family and leads an army to save the Roman Empire. \u201cRyse: Son of Rome\u201d presents a cinematic re-creation of ancient Rome and brings the brutality and intensity of Roman warfare to life in visceral detail, thrusting you into the chaos of close-combat and epic-scale battles.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cSunset Overdrive\u201d (Insomniac Games, Microsoft Studios).<\/b> \u201cSunset Overdrive\u201d is an always-changing, open-world shooter set in the not-so-distant future. A catastrophic event has left your city overrun by mutants. While the majority perish or transform, you flourish. It turns out your calling isn\u2019t picking up trash or serving food, it\u2019s mutant destruction.\u00a0With an arsenal of explosive, overpowered weapons and a knack for traversing the city with hyperagility, it\u2019s not the end of days for you. Available for future release, your story is just starting.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt\u201d (CD Projekt RED).<\/b> \u201cThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt\u201d is a unique combination of a non-linear story and an open world \u2013 a fantasy RPG focused on player choice, tactical combat and an immersive environment. Spinning the tale of Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster hunter, \u201cThe Witcher 3\u201d aims to attract gamers with a mature and compelling narrative told as no other game has before. With over 100 hours of hand-crafted core and side quest gameplay, \u201cThe Witcher 3\u201d redefines the genre and shapes RPGs of the next generation.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u201cZoo Tycoon\u201d (Frontier Developments Ltd., Microsoft Studios).<\/b>\u00a0The wildly popular \u201cZoo Tycoon\u201d franchise is coming to Xbox One and Xbox 360 worldwide later this year. Fully re-imagined and featuring a menagerie of beautiful species, reactive gameplay and real calendar tie-in, this zoo simulation will charm \u201cZoo Tycoon\u201d fans and new players alike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>For more details about the Xbox One games lineup and all the exciting Xbox news at E3, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/news.xbox.com\">news.xbox.com<\/a>. For press releases and media assets, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/news.xbox.com\/media\">news.xbox.com\/media<\/a> (select \u201cChoose a Category\u201d to find relevant content).<\/p>\n<p><b>About<\/b><b> Xbox <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Xbox is Microsoft\u2019s premier entertainment brand for the TV, phone, PC and tablet. In living rooms or on the go, Xbox is home to the best and broadest games, as well as one of the world\u2019s largest libraries of movies, TV, music and sports. Your favorite games, TV and entertainment come to life in new ways through the power of Kinect, Xbox SmartGlass and Xbox Live, the world\u2019s premier social entertainment network. More information about Xbox can be found online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbox.com\">www.xbox.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About<\/b><b> Microsoft<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq \u201cMSFT\u201d) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.<\/p>\n<p>The information contained in this press release relates to a pre-release product that may be substantially modified before its first commercial release. Accordingly, the information may not accurately describe or reflect the product when first commercially released. The press release is provided for informational purposes only, and Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the press release or the information contained in it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><sup>1<\/sup> Source: Metacritic, May 2003\u2013May 2013<\/p>\n<p><sup>2<\/sup> Check the classification closer to launch<\/p>\n<p><sup>3<\/sup> USD$5 per month with 12-month Xbox Live Gold Membership at $59.99; applicable taxes extra. Available Xbox Live features vary across systems. Some Gold benefits cannot be shared on Xbox One; restrictions apply.<\/p>\n<p><sup>4<\/sup> Upload Studio and Twitch features available with supported games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Studios and the world\u2019s biggest and most renowned publishers unveil blockbuster games lineup for Xbox One, with more exclusive titles coming than any time in the history of Xbox.\u00a0 LOS ANGELES \u2014 June 10, 2013 \u2014 Embark on a heroic adventure to seek vengeance across the battlefields of ancient Rome. 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