Individuals who pre-order the “Day One” edition of the Xbox One console will be rewarded with limited edition stamp. The units will have “Day One 2013” pressed on both the console and the redesigned controller. Customers will also receive an exclusive achievement along as well. These special edition Xbox One will be available at “select retailers” during its November launch for $499.
Electronic Arts announced Mirror’s Edge 2 earlier today during their E3 conference. The game is being developed by DICE and will run on an unspecified game engine. Mirror’s Edge 2 will put players in the shoes of Faith, the protagonist for the first installment, who is a message carrier in a dystopian city. The game will feature similar mechanics to the first installment including strategic running and combat controls. Mirror’s Edge 2 will launch for PS4 and Xbox One at an undisclosed date. The impressive E3 reveal trailer can be found below. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB4ZZ-2xVWE
Microsoft understands that achievements are a major highlight of their service, which is why they have hinted at offering gamers even more gamerpoints for watching shows, movies and even advertisements. But offering such achievements would only dilute and possibly destroy the impact that it has on their customer base. The one aspect keeping Xbox users from switching over to the PlayStation is the loss of their identity. Aside from factors such as friends and exclusive games, Xbox users do not want to lose their gamerscore which represents seniority and self-worth within their gaming community. This achievement system may seem menial to the average person, but it truly stimulates the reward system within the brains of Xbox users. Achievements prove that you have been to hell and back in a game and survived to tell the tale. If Sony wants to transition loyal Xbox customers over to the PlayStation, then they need to start targeting this feeling of accomplishment and identity. In order to win the console war once and for
Early this week Defiance was given new free content entitled The Plague which in no way attempts to fix the game’s many problems including network outages, long patch times and overall repetitive gameplay.
Shortly after new games are announced, publishing companies tend to release an announcement or reveal trailer showcasing their upcoming product. Even though said trailer may look polished and beautiful, it does not necessarily reflect the content quality of the product. Gamers love to get hyped up over a new game, but if the video that they are viewing is not representative of actual gameplay then what exactly do they gain from this type of media?
