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Yannis Mallat says consoles with network requirement need to provide "clear benefits" if gamers are to adopt them.

Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat has weighed in on the possibility of an always-online requirement for next-generation platforms. Speaking ), Mallat said he believes most gamers are already prepared for such a mandate.

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Kmar writes: "It turns out that the company plans to offer two versions of its users will be able to buy the console at a price of 380 euros. If they decide to engage further with the contract then the price will drop significantly, reaching levels of 230 euros."

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Considering the number of rumours about the new Xbox circling around right now, we're considering changing April to Xbox-ril here at TechRadar. And as the stories have come flooding in, the gaming community has been unsurprisingly vocal in letting us know how it feels. Until now, word has been that the new Xbox will have a feature that would make it only playable online, while saying goodbye to backwards compatibility and - though this third one's the least likely blocking the use of old games.

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Gaming News on Good e-Reader? Well, normally we never report on consoles or gaming apps, but we cant help it when we have some juicy news. A confirmed source has informed us about the upcoming plans regarding XBoxs digital download distribution service. One of the big aspects of the next generation of hardware is that the consoles will have expanded support for digital downloads. One of the ways Microsofts XBox team is refining the next generation will be allowing players to run games as the game is downloading. Normally, when you download a game on the existing generation of consoles, or even Steam, you cant play the game until its fully downloaded. The Xbox 720 will let you play the game, as long as you meet a certain data threshold. If you are downloading a AAA title, and it is around 10 GB of data, and you will be able to start playing the game once you hit a 2GB limit.

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Yannis Mallat has commented about the AAA games for the upcoming PS4 and Xbox 720. According to a report by GameSpot on April 11, the CEO of Ubisoft (the company behind the upcoming Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag) disclosed that the blockbuster titles for the two next-generation consoles will feature bigger production values in addition to offering more values to the consumers.

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Boosty from DJ podcasts writes "On this weeks podcast Episode 103, we discuss the latest rumors surrounding the Xbox 720s release date, pricing structure and SKU models. We also follow up on last weeks story involving the Deal With it issues by a now Ex-Microsoft Employee Adam Orth. Batman Origins is announced but will it be good without Rocksteady at the helm? In disappointing news, EA lays off more staff as it prepares for next gen, plus a whole lot more. This week on reviews, we take a look at LEGO City Undercover for the Wii U and a whole lot more. Also, in true podcast style we take your reader mail questions and give a shout out to the fans. So sit back, assemble your gaming collections and tune in to the biggest and best Aussie podcast in town. The DJ Team."

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Electronic Arts has provided a statement in regards to the possibility of a premium membership for the upcoming PS4 and Xbox 720 video game, Battlefield 4.