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Microsoft on Xbox One: Backwards compatibility is "really backwards"

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:05:24 +0100

Microsoft's Don Mattrick, has dismissed concerns over the Xbox One's lack of backwards compatibility, stating that "if you're backwards compatible, you're really backwards". Read more...

Xbox One won't be backwards compatible with Xbox 360 games

Max Slater-Robins — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:49:01 +0100

Microsoft's Xbox One will usher in a new generation of games - but while the new console features a range of upgrades, it won't offer backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 games. Read more...

Report claims game streaming likely part of next Xbox

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:34:07 +0100

A report from The Wall Street Journal claims Microsoft may announce an online games streaming service it developed for the next-generation Xbox at its Tuesday event for the console. Read more...

Everything we think we know about the next Xbox: Part 3 - Games and more

John Callaham — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:38:18 +0100

In the final part of our look at everything we think we know about Microsoft's next Xbox game console, we speculate on what games are currently being developed and some other topics. Read more...

'Ryse' and a new Forza will launch alongside next-gen Xbox

Max Slater-Robins — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:16:34 +0100

A new report outlines the games that will launch alongside the next Xbox. "Ryse," a game set in Ancient Rome, will headline, along with a new version of Forza, a family game and a zombie game. Read more...

Civ V: Brave New World, and what we know so far

Paul Ferson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:13:30 +0000

With new information about Civilization V's second expansion surfacing at PAX, we at Neogamr decided to compile what you might've missed into one convenient article. Read more...

Team Fortress 2, and the evolution of a player-powered economy

Paul Ferson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:21:41 +0000

The economy in Valve's war-themed hat simulator has been changing drastically in recent months. One community operated site, TF2 Finance, has taken an in-depth look at how it has developed thus far. Read more...

Humble Bundle 5 includes Android games

Christopher White — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:00:00 +0000

The latest Humble Bundle includes games for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Android. For whatever price you want to pay, you can get cross-platform support for a bunch of games. Read more...

343 Industries may expand Halo franchise to new genres

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:26:51 +0000

An executive producer at Microsoft's 343 Industries has revealed the game development studio may eventually take the Halo franchise to new genres and protagonists outside Master Chief. Read more...

Adobe taking 10% of developers earnings on iOS games published using Director 12

Max Slater-Robins — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:31:17 +0000

Adobe has been found to take a 10% cut from iOS apps made in it's Director 12 software, above Apple's 30% cut. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly working on four unannounced gaming franchises

Anthony Tosie — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:26:51 +0000

According to the LinkedIn profile of a Microsoft product manager, the company is working on four unannounced, original games. The titles are likely for Microsoft's next-generation Xbox. Read more...

Win 10 games from Neogamr!

Paul Ferson — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:12:05 +0000

In association with our friends at BundleStars, Neogamr is giving ten games each to two lucky readers. All games are Steam-redeemable, so you've nothing to lose by entering. Good luck! Read more...

Galaga comes to Android devices for free

Paul Ferson — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:27:49 +0000

Galaga, that Namco gem of the 1980s, has reached Android devices. Entitled 'Special Edition', the game is free and - according to the Play Store description - compatible with pretty much everything. Read more...

PEGI 18 games now in Windows Store, starting with GTA IV and The Witcher 2

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:06:28 +0000

Microsoft's restrictions on mature content in the Windows Store have now been lifted, meaning Europeans can access PEGI 18-rated games including Grand Theft Auto IV and The Witcher 2 Read more...

Over 20 Xbox games missing from Windows Phone 8

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:48:41 +0000

Microsoft seems to be having some problems in regards to app compatibility on their new mobile platform. More than 20 Xbox titles are missing from the store due to incompatibility with Windows Phone 8 Read more...

Microsoft game development now truly multi-platform

John Callaham — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:17:31 +0000

Microsoft VP Phil Harrison said this week that the company is no longer just working on developing Xbox 360 games but is working on games for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. Read more...

Videogame virgin: What was your first game?

Christopher White — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:08:49 +0100

Neogamr staff members share their age by discussing memories of the first video games they remember playing. We want to hear hat your first experience with a game was! Read more...

First wave of Xbox games for Windows 8 announced

Brad Sams — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:51:08 +0100

With Windows 8, an Xbox app will come with the platform and today Microsoft is announcing the first series of games that will be available to consumer when they finally get their hands on the new OS. Read more...

Play Store policy changes for security; kills AirPush ads

Paul Ferson — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:04:36 +0100

Google has changed the developer policies for their Play Store to aid buyers and users. They have made it harder to push fake apps, and finally killed the frustrating AirPush advertisement platform. Read more...

Legend of Zelda prototype on eBay for $150,000

Rob Schorman — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 08:38:59 +0100

If you want to own a piece of video game history, this could be your chance because a prototype version of Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo Entertainment System is up for sale on eBay for $150,000. Read more...