 | Best of Disney app hits Xbox 360 Jun 20th 2013, 03:19 A new app launched by Disney Interactive allows Xbox Live users to play selected shows, movies, and music on the console. 
Disney Interactive has launched a new Disney app on Xbox Live, offering users access to movies, shows, and music on the Xbox 360 console. The announcement was made on the official Xbox website, and details the following content as being currently accessible in the app: • Disney Where•s My Water? Presents Swampy•s Underground Adventures series episodes
• Shorts starring Mickey Mouse and friends
• Music videos, clips and trailers from the Disney Channel, Disney XD, and The Walt Disney Studios Xbox also confirmed plans for the app to include future Disney series and programming. The Disney app can be downloaded from the Xbox Live marketplace. For the latest news on Microsoft's upcoming Xbox One console, check out GameSpot's Xbox One hub. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
| | GameStop applauds Xbox One used game policy reversal Jun 20th 2013, 01:16 Retailer says new policy "great news" for gamers and is a testament to Microsoft's understanding of importance of used game market. 
Retailer GameStop, which makes a significant portion of its revenue from secondhand sales, has applauded Microsoft for reversing its controversial used game policy today. "GameStop welcomes today's announcement from Microsoft about changes in functionality for its next-generation console, the Xbox One," the company said in a statement. "This is great news for gamers and we applaud Microsoft for understanding consumers and the importance of the preowned market." Under the terms of Microsoft's previous policy, Xbox One games could only be shared once, and only to someone a player has been friends with on Xbox Live for 30 days. In addition, whether or not secondhand Xbox One games would be allowed at all was in the hands of individual publishers like Activision or Electronic Arts. Microsoft did away with that policy today, saying gamers will be able to trade-in, lend, resell, gift, and rent disc-based games in the same way that they can today on Xbox 360. "There will be no limitations to using and sharing games; it will work just as it does today on Xbox 360," Microsoft said today. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
| | Microsoft changing Xbox One policies Jun 19th 2013, 21:02 Xbox maker does away with all used game restrictions and 24-hour online check-ins; region-locks also no longer in place. 
Microsoft today confirmed that it is changing the controversial Xbox One policies as a result of consumer feedback. "As a result of feedback from the Xbox community, we have changed certain policies for Xbox One," Microsoft wrote on its blog, adding that past policies are "no longer accurate." Xbox boss Don Mattrick penned an blog post on the matter titled "Your Feedback matters." In the note, he said Microsoft "believes in the benefits of a connected, digital future," and thanked gamers for their assistance in helping Microsoft "reshape the future of Xbox One." "You told us how much you loved the flexibility you have today with games delivered on disc. The ability to lend, share, and resell these games at your discretion is of incredible importance to you," Mattrick said. "Also important to you is the freedom to play offline, for any length of time, anywhere in the world." "So, today I am announcing the following changes to Xbox One and how you can play, share, lend, and resell your games exactly as you do today on Xbox 360," he continued. This means:
An Internet connection will not be required to play offline Xbox One games. After a one-time system set-up with a new Xbox One, you can play any disc-based game without ever connecting online again. There is no 24-hour connection requirement and you can take your Xbox One anywhere you want and play your games, just like on Xbox 360. Trade-in, lend, resell, gift, and rent disc based games just like you do today. There will be no limitations to using and sharing games; it will work just as it does today on Xbox 360. In addition to buying a disc from a retailer, you can also download games from Xbox Live on day of release. If you choose to download your games, you will be able to play them offline just like you do today. Xbox One games will be playable on any Xbox One console--there will be no regional restrictions. "We appreciate your passion, support and willingness to challenge the assumptions of digital licensing and connectivity," Mattrick said. "While we believe that the majority of people will play games online and access the cloud for both games and entertainment, we will give consumers the choice of both physical and digital content. We have listened and we have heard loud and clear from your feedback that you want the best of both worlds." This change is a dramatic reversal of policy for Microsoft, which spent much of last week at E3 discussing with media why its policies were in place to begin with. The Xbox One launches in November at $500, a full $100 above the PlayStation 4, which will sell for $400 this holiday. The PS4 features no online requirements or used games restrictions, something Sony pointed out during its E3 briefing last week. The Xbox One's controversial policies most recently drew the ire of independent military magazine Navy Times, which laid out numerous reasons why the system would be a bad choice for those on active duty. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
| | Battlefield 4 producer: "We think we have the best game" Jun 19th 2013, 19:22 Patrick Bach says competition in the AAA shooter space is "beneficial for everyone." 
Producer Patrick Bach has commented on the competition that Battlefield 4 faces from Call of Duty: Ghosts this holiday, as well as from Destiny, Titanfall, and others in 2014. Bach told GameSpot that competition in the shooter market is good for consumers and that Battlefield 4 will emerge as the "best game" if it can stay true to the core of Battlefield. "I think [competition is] beneficial for everyone. Consumers, first, of course, they get more choice," Bach said. "For us, we need to think about what is Battlefield really about so we don't dilute the franchise in any way. We need to focus down on what makes Battlefield awesome, and make it even more awesome. "And I think Battlefield 4 hopefully is a good testament that we're doing that. I can't really see any downside to having multiple games being great," he added. "I'm happy for the consumer, first, and I think we will step up our game to fight the competition even harder. We think we have the best game; we need to prove it." Battlefield 4 launches October 29 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. The game is also in development for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. For more, check out GameSpot's previous coverage of Battlefield 4. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
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