8-bit Hangout Ep.7: Xbox One Reveal
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LoganLives
Adam, Jack, Logan and Nick bring you the lucky number seven episode of the 8-bit Hangout. This one’s all about today’s Xbox One reveal.
Microsoft Unveils the “Xbox One”
Written by: 
jack19992
Microsoft’s Xbox Reveal ended just minutes ago. The conference had a lot to offer, much of which will be covered throughout today and later this week. Microsoft started their keynote with a bang, showing off the system straightaway. The company wasted no time in presenting the Xbox One — take ...
Live from the Xbox Event: A New Generation Revealed [Update: It's Over]
Live stream courtesy of Polygon + The Verge In standard 8-bit fashion, we’ll be liveblogging today’s Xbox reveal. When it comes time, our live stream will replace the banner above. Our live blog will take place below, with commentary and screen caps of all this next-gen madness. New posts will ...
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a New Xbox
Written by: LoganLives
Over the past few years, we’ve come to identify with the inevitable release of Microsoft’s successor to the Xbox 360. From the rumors regarding the “Durango”, the “Xbox 720″ and the more recent “Xbox Infinity”, speculation surrounding the console’s name, specifications and appearance have been rampant. Now, more than seven ...
Precursor Games Runs Two Crowdfunding Campaigns, 8-bit is Wary
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nmedward
Remember the article where we covered Precursor Games’ spiritual successor to Silicon Knights’ Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem, titled Shadow of the Eternals? Well, we here at 8-bit have some more news, and safe to say, it’s bloody confusing. Before, Precursor was running just one crowdfunding campaign — where even if the goal ...
Smash Bros., New Mario 3D to be Revealed in Pre-E3 Nintendo Direct
Written by: LoganLives
According to a tweet from the official Nintendo of America twitter, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has stated that a pre-E3 Nintendo Direct will be host to the upcoming Super Smash Brothers sequel, a brand new 3D Mario title, a new Mario Kart and “other Wii U titles”. This news comes ...
PS4 E3 Trailer is an Absolute Tease
Written by: jack19992
Sony’s newest PlayStation 4 trailer teases Sony’s E3 keynote, which will take place June 10th, at 6PM PDT. The new teaser shows off air vents, blurred black boxes, and a numerical “4″ engraving — we think it’s safe to say that, this time around, we’re going to see the box.
The Last of Us Development: “Death and Choices”
Written by: jack19992
In the third entry of a behind the scenes look at Naughty Dog’s highly-anticipated The Last of Us PlayStation 3 exclusive, Naughty Dog designers talk about the challenges in creating an element of survival in Joel and Ellie’s post-apocalyptic world. The designers have placed a heavy emphasis on exploration, ...
Looking at the Oculus Rift
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Harley Quinn 13
In a nutshell, there is a new virtual reality device on the scene called the “Oculus Rift.” You might be thinking, “Sure, I’ve tried virtual reality before, and it’s not that great.” Palmer Luckey, creator of the Oculus, has been in the same boat with you who have been disappointed with the current ...
Nintendo Gains Sonic the Hedgehog Exclusivity
Written by: jack19992
During yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo Global President Satoru Iwata announced a new, exclusive partnership between Nintendo and SEGA. The deal gains both Nintendo’s Wii U and 3DS systems exclusivity of the next title in SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, Sonic Lost World. Little is known about Lost World, but more ...
EA Turns Its Back on the Wii U
Written by: jack19992
Publisher Electronic Arts may be done with the Wii U. As it stands, EA has nothing in the works for Nintendo’s new system. EA’s Jeff Brown claimed to “have no games in development for the Wii U currently.” Brown did not let on as to whether EA had projects on ...
Nintendo Direct 5.17 Live Blog [Update: It's Over]
Join 8-bit for an early live stream for Nintendo’s 5.17 Direct. Stream the presentation below, and tune in to the live blog below. Video streaming by Ustream
Incoming: Nintendo Direct Tomorrow, 10AM EST
Written by: jack19992
Nintendo has just announced a Nintendo Direct live stream, scheduled for tomorrow, May 17th, at 7AM PST/10AM EST. The Direct will focus on Nintendo’s Summer updates, and upcoming Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games. It’s doubtful Nintendo will reveal any major Fall titles, as they will be hosting another ...
Gran Turismo 6 Unveiled, Out Holiday 2013
Written by: jack19992
During the series’ 15-year landmark Silverstone event, Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi revealed Gran Turismo 6. The game is set to release on the PlayStation 3 Holiday 2013, and will bring “new levels of authenticity” to the series, which has sold over 70 million copies to date. Players will, of ...
Nintendo eShop Weekly Update
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cyclone93
Nintendo has rapidly been bringing their Nintendo eShop up to speed with a multitude of new releases for both the Nintendo 3DS, and the Wii U. Nintendo added Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move for the 3DS, which is a spinoff from the popular Mario vs Donkey Kong ...
Microsoft to Ditch Microsoft Points, Real Currency Ensues
Written by: jack19992
According to “sources familiar with Microsoft’s Xbox plans,” Microsoft is ditching fake currency in favor of cold, hard cash. Long the bane of Xbox Live transactions, Microsoft Points will be replaced by gift cards not unlike those used within iTunes or on the PlayStation Network. Users will also be able ...
Review: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate [3DS]
Written by: nmedward
The Monster Hunter franchise has evolved quite a bit since its first entry on the PS2 way back when. Now with a Japan and South Korea only MMORPG, four generations of games, and other media entries, the franchise has made it’s way onto the 3DS. Following the somewhat underwhelming entry Monster ...
Xbox Name Revealed! … Or is it?
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davis285
On April 24 the logo and new name for Microsoft’s new console was leaked a month before Microsoft’s big reveal, set for May 21. The new console is dubbed, “Xbox Infinity.” Or at least it would be if the name was real. On Reddit.com user C-Ron posted the logo and ...
