- The long wait is over: details on PS4, Xbox One, PS Vita (free) Minecraft versions

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Mojang has just announced details on the extremely long awaited Minecraft versions of PS4, XBox One, and PS Vita. The post also talked about also about current folks who own the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions.

Summary

If you own a previous console version you can upgrade for $5.00 or essentially own both versions if you buy the original and pay $5.00 more for the Next-Gen version. If you you bought the PlayStation 3 version you'll be getting the best deal since $5.00 more gets you the PlayStation 4 version and at the time of the PlayStation 4 version release the Vita release will follow. So if you bought the PlayStation 3 version the PlayStation Vita version is Free!

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• Minecraft: Xbox One Edition will be released on Xbox Live Marketplace in August. It brings significantly bigger worlds and a greater draw distance than Xbox 360 Edition.
• It will include all the features from the most recent Xbox 360 title update.
• Minecraft: Xbox One Edition will cost $19.99.
• If you’ve bought Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition from Xbox Live Marketplace, or played online with the disc version, you will be able to upgrade to Xbox One Edition for $4.99.
• You will be able to upgrade for a minimum of a year after the release date.
• Players with Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition saves will be able to import their worlds to Xbox One. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to transfer saves from Xbox One to Xbox 360. We can make worlds bigger without too much stress, but shrinking them causes all kinds of problems.
• Cross platform play will not be possible between Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
• Many, but not all, of the DLC skins and texture packs you’ve purchased for Xbox 360 Edition will be available for use in Xbox One Edition. We’d like to say all your DLC would transfer, but some of the items are trapped in licensing deals that are too boring to get into here. We’ll have more on this soon.

• Minecraft: Playstation 3 + Vita Edition will be available on the PSN in August.
• It will include all the features from the most recent Playstation 3 version, including online play on Vita.
• This means everyone who has bought Minecraft: Playstation 3 Edition from PSN will get it on Vita for free. Those fluent in Sony-speak might refer to the deal as “Cross-buy.”
• We are working closely with Sony Computer Entertainment to look into ways to enable upgrade from the Blu-ray disc version of Minecraft: Playstation 3 Edition to Minecraft: Playstation 3 and Vita. We’ll have more info on this closer to release.
• Minecraft: Playstation 3 + Vita Edition will cost $19.99.
• It doesn’t matter if you buy for PS3 or Vita first, you own the game for both platforms.
• Saves are transferrable between the Playstation 3 and Vita versions of Minecraft. You will be able to craft at home on your Playstation 3, then continue on the bus/toilet with your Playstation Vita.
• All of the DLC you’ve purchased for Minecraft: Playstation 3 Edition will work on Playstation 3 + Vita Edition.

• Minecraft: Playstation 4 Edition will be released on the PSN in August. It brings significantly bigger worlds and a greater draw distance than Playstation 3 + Vita Edition.
• It will include all the features from the most recent Playstation 3 version.
• Minecraft: Playstation 4 Edition will cost $19.99.
• If you’ve bought Playstation 3 Edition from the Playstation Network you will be able to upgrade for $4.99.
• You will be able to upgrade for a minimum of a year after the release date.
• We are working closely with Sony Computer Entertainment to look into ways to enable upgrade from the Blu-ray disc version of Minecraft: Playstation 3 Edition to Minecraft: Playstation 4 Edition. We’ll have more info on this closer to release.
• Players with Playstation 3 Edition or Playstation 3 + Vita Edition saves will be able to import their worlds to Playstation 4. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to transfer your saves from Playstation 4 to Playstation 3/Vita. There are technical reasons for this; we can make worlds bigger without too much stress, but shrinking them causes all kinds of problems.
• Cross-platform play will not be possible between Playstation 3 + Vita Edition and Playstation 4 Edition.
• Many, but not all, of the DLC skins and texture packs you’ve purchased for Playstation 3 Edition will be available for use in Playstation 4 Edition. We’d like to say all your DLC would transfer but some of the items are trapped in licensing deals that are too boring to get into here. We’ll have more on this soon.

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- Renting games on PlayStation Now for free but it's in Beta

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It has been clearly spotted around the internet that PlayStation is currently testing Video Game rentals, it was previously noted that prices would vary but showed prices such as $5-$8. One of the issues is if this the price for the 7-Day or 30-Day rental because renting movies at RedBox is $2 a day and this can end their success is it's really affordable.

It's something Sony might be pushing out soon but they haven't yet officially announced anything via their cloud-stream gaming service PlayStation Now.

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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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- Graphically speaking the game took 7 years to put together

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No words can describe this game, honestly just watching the trailer made us donate!

At Heart Forth, Alicia's core is an ode to the classics. Remember the electrifying gameplay of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, the expansive worlds of the Zelda games, and the rich, engaging story of Xenogears? This game is crafted in the spirit of those great adventures of the '90s.
The story unfolds amidst the repercussions of centuries worth of struggle, strife, and bloodshed between cultures, races and worldviews. But above all else, it's an epic Metroidvania RPG that combines timeless 16- and 32-bit gameplay, modern mechanics, and a set of unique, intertwining stories to take you on a fantastic journey.

Learn EXTREMELY more depth to the game on their KickStarter

Link to KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1184202489/heart-forth-alicia

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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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- Square Enix shuts down studio?

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After a year in entering the market, Square Enix shuts down its Indian operations without the release of a single game.

Square Enix India was set up to develop mobile games in the Indian market in collaboration with Indian Developers. While they didn't develop games themselves they had been working with several developers across India on multiple projects but none were green-lit by Square Enix HQ in Japan.

MCV tried contacting Atul Vibhandik, the now Ex-Vice President of Square Enix India but he refused to comment on the matter, although he did confirm Square Enix HQ had indeed decided to close its India operations.

The Square Enix India office had six employees which are all laid off now.

It is believed that the change in management at Square Enix HQ was the culprit especially since when Fukushima was in charged of management it had been stated that he didn't expect to see results until at least 3 years. Another thing that could be playing a large role is the fact that many of the projects presented weren't even green-lit because despite the lower end market they were aiming towards it still required to be up to par with Square Enix's other games.

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- Tales of Hearts is coming to the west but it's probably not the one you wanted

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Tales of Hearts will be coming to US according to a page GameStop accidentally released to early. Tales of Hearts is a JRPG that was originally released on the Nintendo DS in 2008 and later saw a remake titled Tales of Hearts R for the PlayStation Vita. The game centers around mainly two characters, 17 year old "Amber Hearts" and 16 year old "Shing Meteoryte" where they battle enemies known as Zerom.

While it is good news it hasn't really been clarified whether or not it's a port of the old game which financially would be convenient since it's already in multiple languages; or perhaps its Tales of Heart R which is also very likely since it already exists on the PlayStation Vita in Japan.

Many have reached out to Bandai Namco for comments but haven't received a reply.

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- New Xbox One update rolls out tonight with decent features

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Finally the monthly update rolls out tnoight, and while many of the features we see won't be "New", they are still some we need right now pretty bad. Some features we hope are more than just refinements are the ones coming for the Kinect since many of us are tired of yelling the same commands over and over at our TV.

In addition there will also be a progress bar for game save, Blu-ray support for 50Hz video content, controller and headset updates to ipmorve audio static and connectivity issues, and the option  to have your system update automatically from the Instant On state when new firmware is avilable.

According to Major Nelson, the April update includes these features:

• Game and app saves and updates. A game save progress bar will show you the status of your game saves. You will also be able to easily tell what games and apps are being updated or have been updated recently.
• Friends improvements. Notifications will be added to see when favorites and friends sign in to Xbox Live. This was one of the most frequently requested features, so we made it a priority to include it in this update. Also, friends who are in multiplayer will be identified in the friends list.
• Kinect voice and motion improvements will continue to be fine-tuned for quality and reliability of Xbox One commands. For example, we've updated some of the gesture functionality to reduce false positives on non-hand objects triggering gesture commands.
• Improved GameDVR video quality through compression algorithm improvements.
• Blu-ray player supports 50 Hz video output for content recorded at 50 Hz. We'll also be updating the Blu-ray Player app in the coming days to round out these improvements.
• Controller and headset adaptor firmware updates will reduce audio static and improve wireless connectivity.
• Silent reboot after system updates and system update on demand now available. If your console is in Instant On mode, the update will happen automatically and return to standby upon completion. This means you won't need to power on your console after an update moving forward. If you want to take future updates when available without waiting for your console to do it on its own, we've added this option under system settings (below) and you'll be able to use it next update. It will only show as available when there is an update to take.

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- Dead Nation announced for PlayStation Vita coming later this April

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Dead Nation is a Top-Down shooter that will be heading on the PlayStation April 15, and not only is it amazing but it's coming at a steal. Many of the issues in the past with handheld games was that they come at an expensive price when one can easily find a similar version of the game on a mobile device for a much smaller value. Dead Nation is coming out for $7.99 which sounds perfect since games like Call of Duty Zombies comes at $4.99 but graphically they are not in the same level and same goes for how it plays.

The game will feature Online and Ad-Hoc co-op, and not mention global leaderboards for those hardcore gamers who like leaving their mark of skills online. This game is very alike as it's PS4 counterpart expect that the PS4 version which includes the expansion pack which will also be available on the Vita for only $3.99 which isn't a bad deal.

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