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will let xbox 360 and next gen xbox players interact

here's another xbox 360 dashboard update on the boil, ifverge sources are worth their salt. Microsoft will release the new dash update into public beta during late june or early july, the site claims, in order to prepare the ground for the launch of the next generation xbox later in the year.
"we're told that the user interface will be refreshed alongside smaller live tiles, similar to what microsoft is preparing for windows 8.1. Microsoft is also said to be tweaking the look of the xbox dashboard, with the possibility of darker or lighter themes," it reads.
the thinking behind the update, apparently, is to help xbox 360 users transition to the new console by letting them interact with xbox 360 users, by way of messaging, xbox live beacons and achievements. The finalised update is due for release in august, which suggests the new console itself will arrive in autumn/winter - hardly an off-the-wall supposition.http://www.oxm.co.uk/54213/new-xbox-360-update-planned-ahead-of-next-xbox-release-this-year-report

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Today, Sony revealed that its eagerly-anticipated PS Vita exclusive Killzone: Mercenary will be releasing earlier than expected. Originally planned for release on September 17th in North America and September 18th in Europe, the game will now launch on September 4th in Europe, September 6th in the UK and September 10th in North America.

Though not implicitly stated, this is a wise move on Sony’s part and likely designed to get out of the way of Grand Theft Auto V, which is set for release worldwide on September 17th.

Killzone: Mercenary is currently under development at Sony-owned studio Guerrilla Cambridge – formerly Sony Cambridge – and will be one of two Killzone games to release in 2013. The other – Killzone: Shadow Fall – will launch alongside PlayStation 4 later this year.

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Visit the official US PlayStation 4 website and scroll down about two thirds to admire this inspiring message:
“Play your favorite PS4 games on your PlayStation Vita’s beautiful 5-inch display using Remote Play.”
The statement does not necessarily confirm the feature will be available for all PS4 titles but it would certainly be considered extremely misleading advertising if, at a later date, it turned out the majority of games didn’t support it.
Sony has demonstrated Vita remote play for PS4 reveal title Knack, but has not said anything about how much support the cross-controller system will receive, beyond indicating that it would like it if every game made it available.
A recent comment from a Sony executive suggesting that the Vita will get some sort of boost soon does lend some weight to the idea that Sony may push for all games to make remote play available.
We have, of course, asked Sony for clarification. Several PlayStation 3 games support Vita remote play.
Thanks, Lengendaryboss.

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From our latest hands-on with Naughty Dog’s hotly anticipated The Last of Us, it is abundantly clear that the Uncharted developer has successfully created a gripping action-adventure that is wholly distinct from the treasure-hunting, baddie-capping antics of Nathan Drake. And thank god for that, because The Last of Us is, by a country mile, shaping up to be one of the most compelling games you’ll play this year, let alone on Sony’s aging PlayStation 3.

Our latest hands-on with the game was separated into two distinct chunks: Lincoln and Pittsburgh. Fortunately, it’s clear this wasn’t an arbitrary choice on Naughty Dog’s part, as each ‘level’ offers its own distinct flavours, giving us an enjoyable--albeit brief--look at the different gameplay experiences available in The Last of Us.

To put it succinctly, Lincoln is The Last of Us in full-on exploration mode, with Joel and Ellie starting off in surrounding woodland before skulking through a creepily abandoned town. This being my first hands-on with the game (PSU's own Kyle Prahl went hands-on with The Last of Us in January, which you can read about here), I was immediately struck by the meticulous attention to detail in the visuals and animation. Joel and Ellie remind you right away this is very much a Naughty Dog game; each character boasts some characteristic behaviors, and much like Nathan Drake, they don’t sit around stiffly and lifelessly. Ellie whistles quietly and wipes the blood off her combat knife. A few feet away, Joel adjusts his backpack and tends to his aching muscles. It’s subtle, sure, but it adds to the authenticity and believability of the pair, both superbly voiced and instantly likable.

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