Xbox One updates bring External Storage, Real Names, SmartGlass updates, and more!

Xbox One's next major update will be coming in June and apparently Xbox is excited to announce that the two most wanted features are coming to the Xbox One: External Storage support and real names to better identify your friends.

Something interesting to be noticed on the external storage is that Xbox is saying to "simply plug in your 256 GB or larger USB 3.0 external drive", can this mean you need a external supports that is USB 3.0? Aside from that weird very detailed explanation it seems to be just as simple as it was on the Xbox 360. The external storage will also allow full games to be stored which was a concern many folks.

The real interesting thing coming up here is the Real Names, so how does this work?
Well let's say you have a friend with the GamerTag "MasterChief2020" and another friend with "MasterChief2025". With this feature your friends can let you see there real name so you can distinguish that "MasterChief2020" is Roberto and "MasterChief2025" is Eric. Another useful feature aside from finding friends easier and seamless? Well you can hide your embarrassing GamerTag from your friends, Hey! We all know you blame that "Random Tag Chooser" but we all know that's a lie "1LoveHelloKitty".

Other features that are coming with update
One of the most wanted features is using certain apps like Netflix, Hulu and Internet Explorer without Xbox Live basically removing the paywall. Other things coming include SmartGlass Updates, OneGuide reaching more markets, Universal Remote Control, and the ability to reorder your Pins.

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- Nintendo doing more cut backs and slashing more prices, could this be the end?

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Once again Nintendo is as it again saying that they have poor sales and cutting prices on their products that seem to be getting the blame for sale drops. The Wii U is getting another Sales Target slash which could possibly lead to another possible price cut on perhaps future Wii U bundles.

On Friday Nintendo came out to say that they expect a 25 billion yen ($240 million) loss which is lower than the previous expected loss of 55 billion yen. The company now expects to be selling 2.8 million units worldwide of the Wii U which is significantly less than the 9 Million they estimated they would sell.

The reason why they had anticipated the 9 million in sales was because they hoped that the Holiday Season was going to help drive sale which clearly didn't really do much. 

Nintendo President Press Briefing

"During the year-end shopping season, we weren't able to life sales momentum for the Wii U," said Nintendo President Satoru Iwata in a press briefing.
Satoru Iwata then said, "The decrease in game software sales is having the biggest impact [on profit]".
"My duty, more than anything else, is to revive our business momentum," he said.

Nintendo is putting the blame on the cost for the production of the Wii U but the Nintendo 3DS was also costly and fared better in sales. The culprit is obvious the lack of titles, price point, poor use of hardware  that make the Wii U look like a accessory junk collection. The console has THREE possible controllers and the accessory Line Up is astonishing. Another issue is that Nintendo has always said that Price Point isn't the issue but it is; Mobile Gaming is affordable, fun, and lacks priority hardware. Adding on, Mobile Gaming also can now be played through TVs via Apple TV or other Mirroring Services. The key thing here being that most of it brings more functionality than just Gaming, with gaming being an alternative use of the hardware, which can't be said the same about Consoles and Handhelds.

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- Microsoft says Good Bye to Xbox Live Gold paywalls

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As the console war races on PlayStation clearly has an advantage over Microsoft but now Microsoft is providing a console that does not come with Kinect and also will be lowering the Xbox One's price due to that reason. But that's not all Microsoft announced that they will no longer be tying in most apps to their gold membership. Previously apps like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu and even Internet Explorer used to require Xbox Live Gold to be able to use it online but now Xbox One offers these services without the requirement of Xbox live Gold. 

Although sure this is a nice thing that Microsoft is doing; it still doesn't immediately entail that customers are going to be rushing to buy Xbox one. Many of the issues that people are not aware of over the Xbox one is that it wasn't related to apps not being able to be used because of Xbox gold although changing this was significant. Probably the most beneficial thing they did was removing Kinect because it has clearly shown that the market doesn't want Kinect at least when it comes to raising an extra hundred dollars to the console.

Other sites like IGN say that Microsofts losing the battle especially the one with in the consoles and towards Apple, and that being more like their competitors will benefit. On the contrary what we believe is that Microsoft needs to do via console wise is that they need to provide more games for the Xbox one. As of now it does not show a reason for purchasing it; it lacks games and pretty much makes Xbox 360 or any other console look better and this also goes for the PlayStation 4. Sure great graphics are important but that's not everything, they still haven't proved why we should invest $400 on a console that has no games.

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- Analogue NT, the worst Nostalgic NES ever created (AKA RIP OFF)

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Lately we always see new consoles but here comes a rather interesting idea, wouldn't we love to see an old console be revitalized. Analog NT does just that and redesigns the original concept of the NES; but let us explain why this one Retro Gaming System you should Pass on.

For years NES has brought more than just entertainment for everybody, it introduced many children to a new world and experience with amazing heroes, failures and stories. To anyone a redesign of this console would be pretty much the most amazing thing ever created but let me tell you why this isn't the one that you would be looking for. 

Pretty much the main issue with this console is that it's literally just a NES in an aluminum body. The console doesn't include controllers or neither does it have any preloaded games. The highlight point is that it upscales to 720p or 1080p but honestly the blur in the game looks better than a giant pixelated screen. It includes OEM parts supposedly for the console which I highly doubt, but it's what they state. So what's wrong with it? Well it exchanges anything that brought Nostalgia to the original NES and personally it's like a plastic surgery; Full of Lies and down right disgusting.

I'm not here to just hate, but for that the cost ($500) they are pricing this you might as well as buy a Xi3 and download ROMs or a NES cartridge adapter. Either way you will be able to do more than just play NES and Favicom games. Finally let me tell you the honest opinion we have overall of this product, It's pretty much taking advantage of peoples Nostalgia, plus whoever would pay such a high price of $500 (Pretty much same as an iPad including the out aluminum shell. An iPads specs are also hundreds times better) is pretty much out of their mind. Why not just buy a  NES and refurbish it yourself? It will have more Nostalgia than this paper weight. Overall the cost for the production doesn't necessarily add up....

Link to paper weight console: http://www.analogueinteractive.com/
(Their controllers should get more praise, they are officially Refurbished with the original OEM parts)

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- Super Smash Bros being demoed at Best Buys and Nintendo's E3 announcements

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The Electronic Entertainment Expo is coming around the corner and will be taking place in Los Angeles on June 10 through June 12. Each E3 brings forth the latest in gaming as well as announcements from the largest players in the industry such as Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo.

However this year Nintendo is mixing things up a bit and will instead do a live-streamed press conference focused on the people in attendance. This style event will be called "Nintendo Digital Event"[clever], they say this is a new format to display their next involvements in the upcoming years. They have also stated that there would be a tournament held in the Nokia Theater in LA and live demos at their booth.

Here's the best part apparently anyone can try out the new Super Smash Bros. at their local Best Buy and this event is being called "Smash-Fest". This is not only great for those who have been waiting for the game but a great way to showcase one of the best titles that Nintendo owns for their current platform and hopefully reach new sales. As we have previously mentioned Nintendo sales have been fluctuating up and down recently so this announcement/event plus the soon to be released Mario Kart 8 bundle can really bring Nintendo some decent sales[aka customers].

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- Nintendo getting desperate for sales?

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As many of us are aware Nintendo has been going through some pretty tough times, every time their sales go slightly up they fall even more lower in the coming weeks.

As of late, to counter their falling stocks they have two Mark Kart Bundles coming out fairly soon as well as for the first time ever "DLC passes". The DLC passes will be for the upcoming Mario Golf game for the 3DS because we all know how fun Golf is.

(Game Bundle [without console])

Many of these strategies for the company are to hopefully attract users with affordability and extras like T-shirts but the make-over that Nintendo needs is beyond that at this point. Many consoles have loads of games with DLC, so let's hope perhaps Mario Kart has DLC as well to see further support on the game which could also benefit Nintendo.

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- Microsoft planning to create original TV Shows for Xbox

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According the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has plans to reveal hints for some original TV shows that may be in the works for Xbox. One of the most obvious notes to Microsoft is that this field isn't friendly at all with top competitors like Amazon, Netflix, and Hulu; some are even apps on both the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

Microsoft's goal is to further make its point that the Xbox One was planned to go beyond video games, similar to how they have apps and live TV integration. The first shows will make their appearance around June: including shows like a Steven Spielberg directed "Halo" series and version of the popular sci-fi show "Humans".

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There are more benefits for current users while their are large hurdles in store for Microsoft in this route. While sure they can reach new possible audience member the price tag on an Xbox One doesn't put it nowhere close to parring with Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. It's very convenient for family homes now as well because it can offer something for members in the Family, but that slight help gets countered with the Xbox Live Membership.

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- Halo 5 details may be cleared up in the upcoming comic

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Seems like everyone has been scraping the barrel for anything related to Halo 5, however the next Halo: Escalation's comic may shine some light into Halo 5's plot.

Comic Book Sources put the summary on what this comic will be about.

The Master Chief returns in “The Next 72 Hours: Part 1”! After defeating the Didact, John-117 joined the crew of Infinity . . . but why did he leave? The mystery begins here. Halo® lead writer Brian Reed (Amazing Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel) reveals the secret events that immediately follow the end of Halo 4.

Seems like it will give us a hint more at why Master Chief was rouging out in the desert but only time can tell since the comic hasn't been released. The comic will be on sale on July 23 which is well after E3 so if details are not released during E3 we have something to fall back on.

(comic cover, not final)

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- New Fatal Frame may only see a release for the Wii U

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According to Famitsu, Nintendo is working with Tecmo Koei Games for the next development of Fatal Frame. It was also said that it will be beyond just a game and include movies and novels to be released too. It hasn't been said if its a sequel but it most likely is just an iteration of the series.

It is also mentions that there will be a live-action film following as well.

Read full details of movie and novels here: http://www.famitsu.com/news/201404/22052036.html
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- Bungie fires Marty O'Donnell 'without cause'

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Bungie posted this recently on their blog.

For more than a decade, Marty O’Donnell filled our worlds with unforgettable sounds and soundtracks, and left an indelible mark on our fans. Today, as friends, we say goodbye. We know that wherever his journey takes him, he will always have a bright and hopeful future.

We wish him luck in all his future endeavors.

However it seems things didn't end at good terms as David Dague suggested. In a tweet that came out on "April 15, 2014", Marty explains how Bungie's board of directors terminated him without cause on April 11, 2014.

I'm saddened to say that Bungie's board of directors terminated me without cause on April 11, 2014.
— Marty O'Donnell (@MartyTheElder) April 16, 2014

Many are speculating that there is something going on behind the scenes at Bungie since it wasn't that long ago that Bungie separated ways with Joseph Staten, who wrote the majority of the Halo story.

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- Xbox 360 gets major discounts off Batman-themed games

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During this week Xbox 360 sales have gone live offering discounts to Xbox Live Gold subscribers on games and add-on content set in Batman's home city through April 21, 2014. However there is something for everyone as they have sales on various other games too.

        

Content Title	Content Type	Discount %
Injustice: Gods Among Us	Games on Demand	50%
Injustice: Gods Among Us Season Pass	Add-On	50%
Batman Arkham City	Games on Demand	75%
Gotham City Impostors	Arcade	75%
Batman Arkham Asylum	Games on Demand	75%
Lego Batman 2	Games on Demand	67%
Batman Arkham Origins Season Pass	Add-On	50%
Batman AO: Initiation	Add-On	50%
Batman AO: Infinite Earths Skins Pack	Add-On	50%
Batman AO: New Millennium Skins Pack	Add-On	50%
Batman AO: Deathstroke Challenge Pack	Add-On	50%
Batman Arkham City: Harley Quinn’s Revenge	Add-On	75%
Batman Arkham City: Arkham City Skins Pack	Add-On	75%

The following Xbox Live Spring Sale offers are valid for everyone on Xbox Live now through 21 April 2014. 

        

Content Title	Content Type	Discount %
Assassin’s Creed IV Season Pass	Add-On	33%
Assassin’s Creed IV Add-ons	Add-On (x11)	33%
Saints Row IV Add-ons	Add-On (x24)	66%
Dead Island Add-ons	Add-On (x2)	75%
Dishonored Add-ons	Add-On (x4)	75%
F1 2013 Add-ons	Add-On (x3)	50%
Borderlands 2	Games on Demand	65%
Borderlands 2 Add-ons	Add-On (x44)	50%
Armored Core Verdict Day Add-ons	Add-On (x53)	75%
Skyrim Add-ons	Add-On (x3)	75%
Fallout 3 Add-ons	Add-On (x5)	75%
Tropico 4 Add-ons	Add-On (x12)	50%
Fallout: New Vegas Add-ons	Add-On (x6)	75%
The Walking Dead Season 1 chapters	Add-On (x5)	50%
Wolf Among Us Ep2: Smoke and Mirrors	Add-On	50%
Pinball FX 2 tables	Add-On (x31)	50%
Toy Soldiers add-ons	Add-On (x2)	67%
PAC-MAN  CE DX	Arcade	50%
PAC-MAN  CE DX Add-ons	Add-On (x9)	50%
Lego Marvel Super Heroes	Games on Demand	33%
Assassin’s Creed Liberation	Arcade	33%
Prototype 2	Games on Demand	75%
Thief: The Bank Heist	Add-On	50%
State of Decay: Breakdown	Add-On	50%

Please note: prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by region. Xbox 360 Deals with Gold are valid for Xbox Live Gold subscribers. This was sourced directly from Major Nelson's blog.

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