Consumers prefer the Xbox One primarily due to its brand, features, and exclusives

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Here's your daily Xbox One briefing

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Nielsen, the global information and measurement company, recently conducted a survey of next-generation console owners to determine why they bought their devices. While individuals who bought a PlayStation 4 stated reasons like resolution, Blu-ray player, and what their family wanted, Xbox One owners’ responses were notable. Most gamers who … Read more

Lumia 640, 640 XL ‘announced’ early ahead of Microsoft’s MWC 2015 conference

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Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Whoops! An over-eager blogger mistakenly published a blank article with the headline “Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL: keeping you prepared for anything”. The news represents a continuation of Microsoft’s plans to launch low-mid range phones to increase market share. The “XL” variant seems be the start of … Read more

VLC media player might be coming to Xbox One

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VLC media player might be coming to Xbox One

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: VLC is a free media player used by many people due to its ability to play almost any type of music and video file. Thomas Nigro, one of the programmers, tweeted about possibly bringing VLC to the Xbox One. This might mean that the media player will make its … Read more

MSFTY: Here’s some ICXM.net stats for fun

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MSFTY: Here's some ICXM.net stats for fun

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: I shot an advertisement with the Lumia marketing team last week. The experience was incredible, and I gained invaluable insights into how professional marketing works. I still think Microsoft (at least in the general sense) has a ways to go before they can match the likes of Apple and … Read more

JRPG love letter ‘Edge of Eternity’ teases with Xbox One pre-alpha footage

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JRPG love letter 'Edge of Eternity' teases with Xbox One pre-alpha footage

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: I’m following this story intently as a big fan of the classic Final Fantasy games. Midgar Studio are currently running a campaign on Kickstarter to fund ‘Edge of Eternity’ – an RPG inspired by classic JRPGs of legend. Breath of Fire, Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, Lost Odyssey, Legend of … Read more

Beach Buggy Racing is coming to Xbox One in April

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Beach Buggy Racing is coming to Xbox One in April

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: The developers of Hydro Thunder Hurricane and Riptide GP2 just announced that they will bring Beach Buggy Racing to the Xbox One. Vector Unit followed up this announcement with some tweets defining what differences there will be between the mobile and console versions of the game. The studio also stated … Read more

Shiftlings is now available for pre-order on Xbox One

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Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Rock Pocket’s newest game, Shiftlings, is now available for pre-order on Xbox One. Shiftlings is a magnificent and vibrantly colored puzzle title that allows the player to control two alien “space janitors” on their journey to repair the galaxy. It contains both single-player and co-op missions. Shiftlings looks to … Read more

Sea of Solitude is coming to Xbox One

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Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: A new mysterious game called Sea of Solitude has been announced for Xbox One. Currently in its “prototype phase”, Sea of Solitude is described as an episodic adventure where if “humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters”. Kay, a female who has turned into a black monster, is … Read more

REVIEW: Pneuma: Breath of Life

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REVIEW: Pneuma: Breath of Life

Publisher Deco Digital / Bevel Studios Developer Deco Digital / Bevel Studios Review platform Xbox One (also on PC) Release date 27th February 2015 There is a special place in our hearts here at ICXM for indie developers Deco Digital and their new title; Pneuma: Breath of Life. Back when we were starting out (as … Read more