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Monster News
Monster Month What We Have Been Playing – June 2013
We bring you our gaming antics for the month of June
Games with Gold for July 1: Defense Grid: The Awakening
Xbox Live Arcade title is free for limited time only.
Microsoft’s Entertainment Head Don Mattrick Leaving for Top Zynga Job
According to multiple sources.
Dev Microsoft: No Charge to Patch Xbox 360 Games
Microsoft removes the charge to developers for patching their games.
Alienware: Consoles Are Becoming More Like PCs
Innovations and proven features from PC are making their way to consoles says Alienware’s general manager
Microsoft Launches Xbox Music for the Web
Head on over to music.xbox.com to have a listen…if you’d like to subscribe that is!
PS4 Why Sony Believes the PlayStation 4 Needs PC Chips
Chief architect of Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 4 claims PC tech has grown up enough to forge the console’s foundations
Dev Windows 8 Apps May Come to Xbox One
Xbox One owners may see desktop applications coming to their system
Xbox Xbox SmartGlass App Reaches 17 Million Downloads
Microsoft claims a hearty amount of Android, iOS and Windows Phone downloads of its SmartGlass application
Multiplayer Dynamic Multiplayer Maps Coming to Call of Duty: Ghosts
It seems toppled buildings are the new trend in this year’s big FPS shooters
No Other Shooter Does What Battlefield Does Claims EA
EA smacktalks down their competition with praise of their next-gen line up of titles
PlayStation Plus Battlefield 3 Goes Free for PS+ Members
Sony gives away a corker of a game in this month’s PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection
The Walking Dead 400 Days Release Dates
Coming tomorrow! – If you are on PSN (USA), Friday on XBL or 10th on PSN (EU)
Xbox One Kinect 2.0 Will Scan and Enter Your Online Passes For You
The future is here people! – No longer will you need to punch in your 25 digit code redeem or online pass code
Xbox Live ‘Ultimate Game Sale’ starts today
Assassin’s Creed III, Far Cry 3 and more discounted for today only.
Interview What does Twitch have to offer on the Xbox One?
We talk Xbox One with an exclusive interview with Kevin Lin, Chief Operating Officer of Twitch
Rockstar confirms Grand Theft Auto 5 comes on two Xbox 360 discs, has mandatory install
GTA V developer confirm new details in Q&A.
Coming soon to Xbox LIVE Here is a look at some of the upcoming content scheduled for the Xbox LIVE marketplace
Xbox Live sale continues with ‘LEGO Lord of the Rings’
LEGO Batman 2, Kinect: Sports Season Two, Hasbro Game Night, Monopoly Streets and Rockstar Table Tennis also discounted.
Sunset Overdrive to Use Xbox One Cloud Technology
Insomniac developer explains how their upcoming Xbox One title will constantly update based on player feedback
Dev The Crew Claims to be a Genre-Bender
The Crew developer explains what next-gen console hardware can bring to the MMO racer
Sale Xbox Live Game Sale Continues With Day 3 Deals
Quick! Grab Forza Horizon, Left 4 Dead, The Witcher 2, Orange Box and Crysis 3 at a reduced price!
Rumour Microsoft planning Gamescom press conference
New Xbox One details in August?
Dev 80% Decline in AAA Game Studios This Current Generation
EA white paper states that the number of developers making AAA titles has dropped from 125 to around 25 studios
Fun Stuff Teleport to Pleasure Town in 8-Bit Anchorman
YouTube user recreates popular films in 8-Bit gaming animations. Check out their latest creation for Anchorman
Sale Xbox Live Ultimate Game Sale Day 4: Bioshock, Tomb Raider, Hitman, Gears and More!
Bioshock Infinite, Gears of War Judgement, Tomb Raider, XCOM and MGS Revengence go on sale today with over 33% off!
Microsoft opens registration for Xbox Beta Program 2013
Sign up now via your Xbox 360 dashboard.
Monster Videos
Battlefield 4 – Levolution, Commander Mode and Battlelog
Titanfall – Titan Fights And Giant Robot Suits
Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 – Producer Interview
Destiny – Gameplay Trailer
Monster Reviews
Pool Nation
The Walking Dead: 400 Days – Episode One
Xbox 360 Achievements
PS3 Trophies
So there you have it. All the latest news and reviews from the last week. Let us know what your favourite gaming story was from last week by leaving a comment below!
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Anthony Barker
Anthony is the designer, developer and owner of Console Monster. In his spare time, Anthony is a keen gamer who enjoys playing mostly First-Person Shooters and Racing games. When he is not developing games or tweaking this site, Anthony likes to be on the slopes snowboarding or hurtling down off-road tracks on his mountain bike.
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