Xbox One

March 6, 2014

Starting next week at select retailers in the U.S., a digital copy of “Forza Motorsport 5” will be included with the purchase of an Xbox One for the retail price of $499.99, writes Larry Hyrb on Major Nelson’s blog.

March 5, 2014

On Wednesday, Xbox Chief Product Officer Marc Whitten announced that the second, and more significant, system update for Xbox One is now rolling out. The update brings improved matchmaking, party chat and friends features that will make gaming on Xbox One an experience like no other.

February 28, 2014

Get ready for launch, “Titanfall” launch that is. The game that has been described as the “most addictive” ever is getting a huge welcome, with more than 6,000 retailers nationwide planning midnight openings March 11, when “Titanfall” goes on sale, and launch celebrations planned March 10 on Twitch, as well as at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin.

February 26, 2014

“Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare” is out on Xbox One first, with a new take on third-person action as the two sides dig into the trenches. Among the key features: 24-player multiplayer action and four-player online co-op.

February 26, 2014

Update coming in March will bring lots of new multiplayer-focused features, including faster access to your friends’ list and the ability to customize its views.

February 25, 2014

Twitch, the world’s largest video platform and community for gamers, is coming to Xbox One March 11. You’ll be able to use the Twitch app to broadcast your favorite games live simply by saying “Xbox, Broadcast.”

February 25, 2014

Xbox One has been chosen as the winner of the 2014 “Product of the Year” award in the home entertainment category in the world’s largest consumer survey for product innovation.