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The Wait Is Over – The Xbox Summer Update Is Here

Major Nelson

"Good news for Xbox fans, the summer update we released to Preview Program members back in June will start rolling out this weekend. Mike Ybarra, Head of Platform Engineering posted information about the update and what gamers can expect."

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christocolus2843d ago

Just downloaded the update it's about 1.1GB. I Like the new layout of the store and the games and apps section. Haven't tried Background music but Cortana is fun to use.

shiva12842d ago

Good for you guys. Enjoy man.

In all these yrs (from original till yesterday) i haven't been so pissed with microsoft than today. From where I am from (region) half the stuff doesn't work. Its due to region status. I know one would advice me to change the region to US or UK. I just want to say "please feel ashamed for that advice. I mean it. If there is worse to be ashamed then do that too".

I've changed region and i face other issues with store between xbox,PC and lumia 950 and it takes awful time to revert things back to normal on other devices. Cant loose my stuff on phone.

Just to show the gravity - xbox one standard 500gb with one controller is $529 here and $250 in USA. Worst part is half the stuff doesn't work with the stupid region lock on xbox and its weird. Same account with same settings on all three devices. Cortana works on phone but slaps a region lock msg on xbox. Groove works on phone but same stupid msg and the list goes on.

In this update rest are cosmetic updates which one would not look for at all when the major (apart from gaming) stuff doesn't work. Extremely frustrated. Really feel like creating twitter account and post this to Phil "either give me the date when this box works as advertised or take your business out of my region".

Its like no respect for us who are paying double but get half of what is advertised.

Its only Halo which is going to make me buy this or future product in what ever state that is (cant help myself). If Halo 6 is a dud (i pray it wont) then it will be the end for me, no more xbox.

christocolus2842d ago

Damn..sorry about that bro.$529 is a lot of cash. whats your region? I hope MS looks into this. You should tweet Phil about this too. All regions should be adequately supported.

escott0132842d ago (Edited 2842d ago )

The Play Anywhere feature is one of the best things to ever happen to gaming.
Forget about platform loyalty. I'm a true gamer. Platform exclusivity is just an impedance.
Amazing that they are letting go of corporate greed and allowing us to have two copies of a game for the price of one just so we can choose to play on PC or from the comfort of our couch.
Microsoft has even been reaching out to Sony pushing for cross-platform play! Really incredible what Phil Spencer has been doing.
The nickname "Micro$oft" is no longer.
Not a fanboy, I'm just stating the obvious.
I also own a PS4 and play it regularly.

cfc832842d ago

Got it the other day. The best UI in the industry got better. Greatly appreciated.

XXanderXX2842d ago

Very nice can't wait , looks wild

franwex2842d ago

Just got it...uh, not much has changed and I don't like Cortana...so great for the people who like it and use the features I suppose.

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MultiVersus Joker Trailer With Mark Hamill

Here is a look at the new Joker Trailer. Warner Bros. Games today released a new MultiVersus trailer revealing the first look at gameplay for The Joker, who will join the roster as a playable character when the upcoming free-to-play platform fighter videogame launches on May 28th.

darthv723h ago

huh..... well this could get interesting.

VenomUK1h ago(Edited 1h ago)

I predicted it would be Hermen Hulst as the new CEO, I never predicted there would be another…

Hulst will likely Host the PlayStation press event and hopefully there will be a positive energy at this new beginning for the division. I’m encouraged that both he and Hideaki Nishino reference the future so it sounds like Sony has a plan.

Eonjay1h ago

This is a really nice selection to me because Hulst is an actual game developer and has been doing so for decades. A developer in charge of making games. Not bad.

Plus the separation of responsibility is interesting and a nice way of handling an incredibly complex role.

TwitchObscure1h ago(Edited 1h ago)

PS studios has zero output under Hulst.

Only remasters and PC ports

Dude even managed to kill Naughty Dog

Lightning7726m ago

Joint venture could be very tricky. They need to be on the exact same page on things. It's two guys calling shots.

We know Herman, but we dont know the other guy or his motives/agendas. Obviously it's to make money but how he'll go about it we'll see soon enough.

ThinkThink3h ago

All studios can make Horizon games now!

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Brazz2h ago

Interesting. 2 CEOs sharing the workload.

darthv722h ago

Two men enter (Hulst/Nishino)
One man leaves (Ryan)

romulus232h ago

Hulst will be CEO of the studios business group, and Nishino CEO of Platforms.

Relientk772h ago

Good luck to them and I hope they do great jobs. Let's see the games. Really hoping that rumored PlayStation Showcase is coming up soon.

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Square Enix Preparing for Layoffs in U.S. and Europe Amid Heavy Restructuring

In a town hall that took place on Monday, Square Enix president Takashi Kiryu reportedly confirmed imminent layoffs in the U.S. and Europe.

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lelo2play6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

Square should ask Sony for more money...

Outside_ofthe_Box1h ago

Square should ask Microsoft to buy them out...

gleepot6h ago

Sad but true. It's the consequence of a shift in player habits, massive overhead, and out of control budgets across the industry.

blackblades7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

What did NA and EU did anyways? Just translate or something? I would say it might help them get back to there roots but DK.

Hofstaderman6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

Actually, you are correct they play a hand in localization especially in Europe with the many languages. That and marketing.

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