Xbox One media remote releasing next month

Microsoft is releasing an Xbox One media remote next month according to Gameinformer, and it includes a few navigational features you may want to learn more about. If you're one of those types who doesn't like to leave your couch while WWE is airing, you may like the voice input features here.

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag - Blackbeard's Wrath's upcoming DLC has been revealed

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag - Blackbeard's Wrath's upcoming DLC has been revealed by PlayStation trophy site PS3Trophies.org, and in the expansion players can command up to three characters: Blackbeard, The Jaguar and The Orchid.

Why the PS4's blue light of death is a boon for the Xbox One

While the PlayStation 4 just released a few days ago, there are rumors! Yes rumors! We all love to gossip and it's contagious, but there comes a day when  we'll have to separate fact from fiction. Searching a number of retailers, there is a reported blue light of death. It's real. Who comes up with these names? Tell me that.

Metal Gear Solid 5 is not an open-world journey

Talking with Famitsu, Hideo Kojima stated that the term open-world has manifested negatively and has "taken on a life of its own and caused misunderstandings," in connection with Metal Gear Solid 5.

Thief video game will make use of the DualShock 4's feature set

Edios Montreal is bolstering the feature set of their upcoming Thief video game; specifically, in regards to the DualShock 4 controller and the PlayStation 4.

Next generation and innovation

When fans think next generation, the PS4 and Xbox One spring to mind. And, the Wii U, as that qualifies to fans as well. And, when innovation is mentioned  — it's averse to, praised, warranted and opposed — all at the same time. Although, innovation can ring true, with new jobs and opportunities in abundance.

Yet it does queue up thoughts of mobile devices or the computer industries. If we cannot envision as the futurist does, we fail to have deep insight into shortcomings. What would be better than for innovation to shine through as glorious as day? Additionally, we've learned that innovators are difficult to emulate.

New Call of Duty Ghosts trailer kicks off in space

Well, well, well. Activision, today released a new cinematic trailer for Call of Duty Ghosts, which I'm sure will inspire all prospective space cadets. This new Call of Duty Ghosts trailer kicks off in outer space, where there are gun fights. And a dog maws someone in a helicopter.

Call of Duty Ghosts releases on November 5th.

Trailer via Kotaku

Mark Rubin of Infinity Ward talks dedicated servers for Call of Duty

It seems Call of Duty may have been too broad an experience for most sever architectures. Mark Rubin assures that now, with the help of Microsoft's cloud initiative, that dedicated servers will be available on the Xbox One.

Diablo 3 for next-gen releasing in 2014

According to Diablo 3 developers, Diablo 3 will arrive on next-gen consoles in 2014. The game's director Josh Mosqueira; its designers, Travis Day and Wyatt Cheng stated this in an interview. The spare development time will be allocated to bolstering the next-gen console entries. PlayStation 3 and Xbox's first console Diablo 3 entry will release on Sept. 4.

Source: Polygon

Amazon already out of PS4 and Xbox Ones

Amazon says that they cannot guarantee launch day pre-orders of the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One.

On their Facebook page, Amazon, however, says that they'll continue to take pre-orders. But, that their intial shipment of PS3's has depleated; snatched up by first-day consumers. You'll have to sit out on the fence for a while, give or take a few weeks if this trend continues at other high-end retailers.

Bungie releases Destiny music track

Destiny, an abberation for Bungie, has a music track that has been released today by Bungie. The music track was featured at E3; at Activision's rotund, a rounded theater where footage of the sci-fi epic was showcased. You can listen to or download the track at the source.

Developed by Bungie, Halo's classic musical compositions, and direction are markedly apparent.

Source: Bungie

Sony to Microsoft on Xbox One 180: "Better late than never"

Microsoft, its better late than never, for never is but late. Sony had more than a few words to brandish towards Microsoft, after the two's E3 press conferences took place a little under a month ago. Tretton, in an interview with IGN's Up at Noon states: “it was day one of a ten-year battle.” In response to the assertion of a swift victory at E3. Jack Tretton was a prominent presenter at E3.

The Xbox One wasn't a threat to Sony's vision, due to confidence in their vision for the upcoming home console. "You don’t know how you’re going to be positioned against your competition, and you can’t spend a lot of time being an armchair quarterback. You’ve got to execute that vision, and we felt good about it regardless of where our competition came in.” Tretton stated, “And I think lower is better than high. We learned that with PlayStation 3.”

Tretton was also questioned about the Xbox One's 180. "We spent 5 years listening to consumers, day in and day out. I guess they got the message."

Source: IGN