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Stardust announcement later today, folks.

That point isn't in contention.

When finally announced, you can expect the respective prices of the consoles to be compared and a value 'winner' declared, but broadly the media won't factor in the cost of Live subscriptions. Why shouldn't they be? Microsoft also pull the wool over your eyes when it comes to using a points system over a monetary one. They'll disrupt transparency by any means to rinse you of your cash. It's not surprising they have an 'unprecedented relationship' with EA, because they're a pair of contemptuous, contemptible cunts.

I think it's arrogance on Microsoft's part to be perfectly frank. Of course the service is popular and makes money, people want to play games online and there's no alternative if you're on the Xbox. The expense is expected purely because it's been a staple of the brand, which is all levels of wrong. I was close to understanding why Shorty wasn't bothered. Monthly valuations aren't arbitrary because most people get paid monthly (or even weekly) and £2 a month is nothing, right? Having said that, you don't pay for Live via direct debit in that manner. You pay £30 up front at the opportunity cost of a game. And you have to do that every year. So the cost is anything but negligible. You are being robbed. You should be pissed off with it on principle alone.

Yeah the new engine can handle twice as many suns as before.

It plays blu-rays and DVDs.

What's the low-down with the specs then? De-bullshitted, preferably.

Everything about Microsoft's approach is insipid, pure as. As Daft mentioned, they're just so horrifically American. Smug, corporate, and chiefly fronted by people so high up they don't even care or know what they're selling. Where do they breed their execs? They make it look like the people at Nintendo are still trying.

Every screaming atom of the thing tells you it isn't a games console. Games Console: Fascist hunk of shit: - 24hr surveillance -Bans sharing -Ruins TV - Seizes ownership of your voice and body 'It only controls every aspect of your lives'

Yeah I think you're probably on the money. It's a massive concession but perhaps they had no choice but to bend over.

I'd be fucked off if Microsoft's policy on used games tempts third-party publishers to adopt the same policy for used multiplatform PS4 games. I can see why the Ouya might gain some cult backing now.

June the 14th right? Not too far away now. I've kept a blackout going since the first couple of videos so there should be a ton of surprises in store. Apparently this is the longest campaign NaughtyDog has ever made my some distance. Nom. I really hope it's nothing like T.V version of The Walking Dead.

That looks utterly soulless. Knee-high walls have never looked so contrived.

I think toying with apps and menus while watching films or dramas is actually disrespectful to the people creating them. Not appealing in the slightest. What's the crack with used games on PS4?

Nobody on the stage gave the faintest toss about games. There was no passion, just buzz-word gibberish. The name is OK, but there is an issue with it being 359 less than the 360.

The key question is: are the exclusives Kinect-focused? The conference was complete wank, the strategy they're taking was to be expected though. Makes it easier to choose the PS4 I suppose.

Why the fuck are you lot not in the chat room? http://www.n-europe.com/chat Oh. Zechs is chilling in there.

What the fuck is a war if it isn't for freedom? Shit name. Panopticon was a cool name and concept.

This conjecture does amuse.

Fifa 14 is going to make an appearance at the Xbox conference. YAWN.

At least it wasn't a docile slug whose only attack was feeble guilt-tripping.

Bale is sensational. How anyone can strike a ball from that range so consistently is beyond me. United are laughing if they snap him up.

This is lols

Didn't know where to put this but oh well. It might only make it to the PC and it doesn't come out til 2014 but it looks mighty interesting: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-17-avant-garde-stealth-game-tangiers-looks-like-a-surreal-noir-nightmare