But Destiny squeezes "almost every ounce of juice" out of current gen.
Destiny might be the most "next gen" of multiplayer games - a game so "next gen" that it brushes its teeth with a holographic toothbrush, beamed direct from a server in space - but that doesn't mean it'll be a shambles on Xbox 360 or PS3. So sayeth Bungie, anyway.
"There aren't these barriers that are in place".
Destiny, eh? It's probably not risking spoilers to say we're just a weeny bit excited about it, but it's probably also stating the obvious to say that our enjoyment of Destiny (and, indeed, all these other upcoming multiplayer-only shiny next gen titles) depends greatly on the strength of their online servers.
"Technology has moved on an awful lot".
Just before Christmas, James Vale - art director on Fable Anniversary - posted up a blog on the Fable forums detailing some of the visual changes that have been made to the game to bring it up to today's HD standards.
Xbox One debut will arrive this year, but name still undecided.
Microsoft has moved to reassure gamers that the first Halo game for Xbox One will be releasing for Xbox One in 2014.
Microsoft "working hard to bring Xbox One to more fans and more markets around the globe".
The Xbox One has now sold over three million units worldwide, according to Microsoft. Well done, the Xbox One. Would anybody care to stand on a chair and scream?
Xbox One's first horror game isn't constrained by realism, evidently.
What's your favourite kind of trouser-soiling scare? The grubby medieval kind? The torrid Victorian asylum kind? The post-apocalyptic kind? All three and more are to be found within The Evil Within, Shinji Mikami's new horror title for current and next generation consoles, as this gallery of concept artworks demonstrates.
"I'm always frustrated by games that make him a mass murderer.".
Picture the scene: you're a charming, gorgeously besuited secret agent, propping up a bar on an evil tycoon's luxury golden yacht cum Doomsday device. A robot waiter hovers at your elbow, clutching a bottle of martini.
"Making sure the quality of each market when we ship is the important part.".
The Xbox One was originally slated to launch in 21 markets last November, but Microsoft was ultimately obliged to whittle that figure down to 13 - the console will release in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland at some point this year.
"It won't be easy," cautions ZeniMax Online.
All Elder Scrolls games allow players to assume positions of authority - my Archmage of Skyrim has been closeted in Winterhold for the best part of two years now, mostly because I keep forgetting to go back and finish the game. But assuming the throne of Cyrodilic Empire? That's far too much power to entrust to any one individual, surely.
Thief and Deus Ex studio's latest project seemingly began in November 2013.
Thief reboot and Deus Ex: Human Revolution developer Eidos Montreal appears to be working on a new action-adventure title for Xbox One and PS4, as revealed by LinkedIn CVs spotted by Videogamer. I wonder if this has anything to do with the recently announced Deus Ex: Universe, that "ongoing, expanding and connected game world built across a generation of core games"?
"We're still, I would argue, one of the best looking next gen games," claims Battlefield 4 producer.
Once upon a time, DICE's Battlefield series could confidently lay claim to the status of Most Devilishly Handsome Game, but the next generation switchover has stirred up a horde of equally attractive competitors, such as Bungie's Destiny and Crytek's Ryse.
"We're listening to the feedback every single day.".
Where does moaning get you? Places, that's where. Microsoft has already made a number of changes to the Xbox One OS, according to PR chapster Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, with details of the console's first proper update to follow. Rush me a battery indicator, stat.
New rumours arise after fighter is confirmed a female.
Before Christmas I paid a visit to Capcom Towers, where I played a bit of Ultra Street Fighter IV and got to grips with four of the five new characters - keep an eye out for the resulting preview in our next mag issue. Sadly though, no matter how many tables I flipped or arcade sticks I smashed, I couldn't get the powers-that-be to divulge even the slightest of clues as to who Ultra's mysterious fifth character might be.
Ward and Sperry depart Criterion after almost 14 years at the wheel.
Criterion Games co-founders Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry have announced their departure from the company, a statement from EA has revealed.
Update addresses several in-game issues, Sabrewulf is new free character.
Killer Instinct has received its first big patch today, which switches the game's one free character from Jago to Sabrewulf. It's live now, so go on - get downloading.
And Nintendo has an "amazing" first party IP catalogue, says Spencer.
Microsoft Studios corporate vice-president Phil Spencer might bleed Xbox green, but he has a few warm words nonetheless for the competition. Speaking to OXM as part of a feature you'll find in our latest issue, Spencer described Nintendo's IP catalogue as "amazing", and praised Sony's commitment to franchises that aren't guaranteed best-sellers.
Come get your fill of either plastic, predatorial stealth or survival adventure.
A new Xbox Live Deal of the Week is upon us, along with a couple of throwaway Games on Demand discounts. Microsoft has taken a cleaver to various LEGO videogames - the LEGO Batman 2 is now #163;8.99, for instance - for a limited time only. You can also pick up Hitman: Blood Money, popularly considered to be the finest Hitman game, for #163;5.99.
"The game is no longer static," suggests Rockstar North art director.
GTA 5 is perhaps the most complete game of 2013, but it could have been grander still. Speaking to Edge, Rockstar North art director Aaron Garbut has discussed how the developer fleshed out the original concept, then retired or discarded ideas as the game approached fruition.
"The game is awesome on all fronts," insists software engineer.
Respawn Entertainment's Titanfall is a bit of a technical stunner, albeit not so much in terms of raw visual grunt as in terms of how it makes use of Xbox One's cloud capabilities. Speaking to OXM in our latest issue, however, software engineer Jon Shiring has resisted the idea that you should buy Titanfall on the strength of its technology alone.
Activision's Marvel titles have been dropped from online stores for good, publisher confirms.
I'm sure the Merc with a Mouth would have something hilariously meta to say about all this. Activision's Marvel titles have been permanently removed from every online platform, Xbox Live included, so if you were putting off playing last year's Deadpool, you might want to secure a retail copy now, whilst you still can.
