CanUK Podcast #16 notes:


-It's called the Xbox One
-innerface revealed
 ~WATCH TV! (Because you couldn't do that befor--- on wait)
 ~SPORTS! Sports! More Sports! Fantasy Sports!
  Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/xbox-one-user-interface-revealed
-slightly redesigned controller:
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/this-is-xbox-ones-controller
-Forza 5 announced
-New, upgraded Kinect
-NBA LIve 14 revealed
-Madden 25 Confirmed
-FIFA 14
-Next-Gen UFC
-Halo TV series w/ collaboration with Speilsberg
-Remedy (creator's of Alan Wake) reveal new name Quantum Break
-Partnership with NFL
-Being released in 2013
-CoD: Ghosts revealed - exclusive dlc release as mk
per usual

-Hardware specs: (vs PS4 specs): http://ca.ign.com/wikis/xbox-one/PS4_vs._Xbox_One_Comparison_Chart

-Not backwards compatible
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/xbox-one-not-backwards-compatible

-It runs on Windows
 LinK http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/xbox-one-runs-windows-8

-Smartglass works with it
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/next-generation-microsoft-smartglass-works-with-xbox-one

-Black Tusk Game to be revealed at E3
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/xbox-one-black-tusk-game-unveiled-at-e3-2013

-Gamerscore will port over to Xbox One
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/gamerscore-will-port-over-to-xbox-one

-Xbox One Will Not Function Without Kinect Attached
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/xbox-one-will-not-function-without-kinect-attached

-Xbox One to Become More Powerful Over Time via Cloud Computing
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/xbox-one-to-become-more-powerful-over-time-via-cloud-computing

-Xbox One Achievements Evolve Over Time
 Link: Xbox One Achievements Evolve Over Time

-Microsoft Details Used Game Fees, Installation Requirements
 Link: http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/xbox-one-may-have-mandatory-game-installs

Article from Polygon on May 24th:
 Xbox One games will require regular authentication checks, used games won't have a fee
  Link: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/24/4362680/xbox-one-games-will-require-regular-authentication-checks-
used-games

-Xbox One Live TV Only Available in the U.S. at Launch
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/xbox-one-live-tv-only-available-in-the-us-at-launch

-‘Historic’ Rare Franchise Will Appear at E3 2013
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/rare-to-show-historic-franchise-on-xbox-one-at-e3

-Xbox One Hard Drive Can’t Be Replaced By Users
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/22/xbox-one-hard-drive-cant-be-replaced-by-users

-Xbox One Save Games Let You Instantly Resume
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/22/xbox-one-save-games-let-you-instantly-resume

-Ryse confirmed for Xbox One
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/22/ryse-returns-for-xbox-one?abthid=519e3fceb58d44e031000014

-Indie developers cannot self-publish on Xbox One
 Link: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/22/4355306/indie-developers-cannot-self-publish-on-xbox-one
  -Dev responses: http://www.destructoid.com/devs-express-disappointment-with-xbox-one-over-twitter-254326.phtml

-Xbox One Incompatible with Current Gaming Headsets
 Link: http://ca.ign.com/xbox-one

-Xbox One in Japan Remains Uncertain
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/23/xbox-one-in-japan-remains-uncertain

-The New Kinect Will Come to PC Next Year
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/23/kinect-will-be-available-on-pc-eventually

-Xbox One: What We Do and Don't Know
 Link: http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/05/22/xbox-one-what-we-do-and-dont-know

-Xbox One in-game and Party Chat powered by Skype, audio quality will be improved
 Link: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/24/4359342/xbox-one-voice-chat-skype
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News Stories (for actual CanUK Podcast #16):

-Batman: Arkham Origins cast features Roger Craig Smith as Batman, Troy Baker as Joker
 Link: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/20/4348028/batman-arkham-origins-voice-cast-roger-craig-smith-troy-baker
~sub story: Kevin Conroy is involved with Batman games, according to voice actor (update)
 Link: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/20/4347456/kevin-conroy-involved-batman-arkham-origins

-Nintendo Direct focused on Smash Bros., 3D Mario game, Mario Kart Wii U titles airing before the start of E3
 Link: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/20/4347406/nintendo-direct-focused-on-smash-bros-3d-mario-game-mario-kart-and

-Steven Seagal on Board for The Expendables 3?
 Link: http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/steven-seagal-on-board-for-expendables-3

-Marvel Animation Takes a Stab at Wolverine: Origin
 Link: http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/05/20/marvel-animation-takes-a-stab-at-wolverine-origin

-The Rock Wants to Play Luke Cage
 Link: http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/05/20/the-rock-wants-to-play-luke-cage

-Angry Birds Movie Hires Simpsons Writer (Jon Vitti)
 Link: http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/05/20/angry-birds-movie-hires-simpsons-writer

-Square-Enix President Leaves Company
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/23/square-enix-president-and-ceo-mike-fischer-resigns

-New Need for Speed Announced for Xbox One, PS4
 Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/23/new-need-for-speed-announced-for-xbox-one-ps4

-Grand Theft Auto 5 collector's editions include physical and in-game bonuses
 Link: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/23/4358506/grand-theft-auto-5-collectors-editions-include-physical-and-in-game

-Square Enix livestreaming from E3 show floor
 Link: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/23/4358812/square-enix-presents-e3-livestream

-Bryan Singer Reveals Quicksilver is in X-Men: Days of Future Past
 Link: http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/05/23/bryan-singer-reveals-quicksilver-is-in-x-men-days-of-future-past

-Whedon: Quicksilver Still in Avengers 2 (and X-Men: Days of Future Past)
 Link: Whedon: Quicksilver Still in Avengers 2 (and X-Men: Days of Future Past)

-Gran Turismo 6 launching on PS3 because of existing install base, says Sony exec
 Link: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/23/4359832/gran-turismo-6-ps3-existing-install-base-jim-ryan

-Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn on PS3 8/27, Collector’s Edition Details
 Link: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/05/23/final-fantasy-xiv-a-realm-reborn-on-ps3-827-pre-order-collectors-
ed-details/

My pre-order list

This is more or less for myself to keep track of things, but in another way it's a way for me to share with you what games I'm picking up in the near & far future.


So here we go with the games that I currently have pre-ordered:


September

23rd - Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star Limited Edition (PS3)

October
3rd - Super Smash Bros 3DS
24th - Bayonetta 2 (WiiU)

November

18th - WWE 2K15 Hulkamania Edition  (PS4)            


December
2nd - Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix (PS3)


TBA - Super Smash Bros WiiU

2015

February 20th - The Order: 1886 CE (PS4)