Microsoft’s Attempt To Unify Windows PC and Xbox One Will Not Effect PlayStation’s Strategy – Sony

Soon after the release of Windows 10, Microsoft was noticed for its efforts to unite Xbox One and Windows 10 PC gamers through various features and announcements such as Cross-Platform play, Cross-Buy support and the new feature called Xbox Play Anywhere which was announced by the company this year during its E3 press conference.

First, it started with the Rocket League and then Gears of War, Forza and many other titles announced by Microsoft, which will be playable on both of its devices, Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs and from the ongoing strategy of the company, it seems that there would be hardly any gap left between the two platforms.

However, during Sony’s Invester Day, President Andrew House during his interview was asked that whether the unification of Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs posses any threat for the console and also, will that effect Sony’s strategy towards the PlayStation.

The President House replied that the company won’t change its strategy for its console following the attempts of Microsoft and will depend upon the ‘large consumer demand’. He said;

“I always hesitate to be drawn into discussions on someone else’s strategy. I’m more than happy to talk about our own strategy… Yeah, there was a big emphasis from the folks at Microsoft on Xbox and PC cross-play. It remains to be seen on whether there is a latent large consumer demand for that.

But we don’t see it as really effecting or prompting any changes in our thought process and strategy. We have always tended to believe that a proprietary ecosystem offering a very well crafted unified client experience is the way to go, and that sort of remains our strategy.”

Earlier this year, Microsoft sent invitation to the Sony to work for the cross-network play support between Windows 10 PCs, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One so that the players of the different platform can play against each other in a single game but Sony didn’t respond with its direct intention for the support.

Via: Dual Shockers

BioShock: The Collection announced by 2K Games

After a couple of leaks and rumors in recent months and the poster leak yesterday, the 2K Games have finally decided to confirm the existence of BioShock: The Collection today.

BioShock: The Collection announced by 2K Games

BioShock: The Collection includes the remastered versions of all three previous games in the franchise, i.e, BioShock, BioShock 2 and BioShock: Infinite. The studio also confirmed that the collection will be free for those PC gamers who own the game while the three games will be running at full HD 1080p and 60 frames per second on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

“If you already own BioShock, BioShock 2, and or Minerva’s Den on Steam, you will be able to upgrade to the remastered version of the respective title(s) for free after release.” said 2K Games in an announcement post.

According to 2K Games, the first two installments of the franchise will be remastered, while the last one, BioShock: Infinite will not be remastered on the PC as the studio thinks that the game already meets the standard of current generation consoles and runs smoothly on the high visual settings. And also, the new collection will not include BioShock 2 multiplayer.

BioShock: The Collection will be released for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 13 in North America, September 15 on Australia, and worldwide on September 16 for $59.99.

Xbox One: Game of Thrones Edition

Xbox One: Game of Thrones Edition

Taking advantage of the great pull off Game of Thrones, Microsoft announced a special edition of its Xbox One inspired by the fiction series. At first glance, it is one of the most spectacular special edition consoles we have seen so far, fully customized with several modifications. As expected, you will also find the same design pattern on Xbox One controller.

Xbox One: Game of Thrones Edition Looks Amazing

There is also a bad thing about this Xbox One: Game of Thrones Edition and most probably you might not get it for several reasons. First, its limited edition with six units only. Second, this impressive console is only for the french market. Microsoft is giving them away to people who play alongside their challenges on online networking through Xbox France’s social channels, so on the off chance that you need one, catch up on your French and get RTing as of now.