Probably one of the most distasteful details that emerged after the Xbox One event yesterday was the concept of having to pay "fees" for used games. We don't know everything yet, but some revised reports can clear up the confusion.

If you happened to be sleeping under a rock, you might not know that Microsoft revealed its plans for their next-generation console at a private event yesterday. Over the roughly sixty-minute showcase, there was a lot of information to take in. If you don't have the time to watch, here's my report on all the interesting news you missed!

Just yesterday, Sony started to lift the ever-elusive veil on the PS4 console design by showing off a brand new trailer. While the clips may have been fast and cursory, that hasn't stopped much of the internet from continuing their swoon-fest. With just one day passed since the release, one Reddit user has already given us a pretty solid mockup of what he thinks the device will look like based on the new evidence.

Once again dl.qj.net has been abuzz with some of the scene's latest and greatest downloads. For PS3 tools, some of your favorites will be making an important return. However, if you're looking to try out some portable homebrew, then this issue is for you as well. We have some EXCLUSIVE news tips from the developers themselves that are well worth mentioning. Welcome one and all to Download Roundup!

As the weeks before E3 stretch on, we have been hit with some more exciting news! The past seven days have been a hot bed for the industry's most stirring debates including stances on piracy, violence, and even the downfall of Nintendo. Confessions of a Gamer will get you clued in on all the fuss while giving you some personal views of my own. Hear my confessions by reading onward!

It's common knowledge by now that Nintendo won't be holding a press conference at in this year's E3 which is quite the bizarre turn of events. While there have been a few rumors swirling around about several Nintendo Direct events being held during the conference dates, that has yet to be confirmed. So what could this change in plans mean? I'll attempt to shed some light on the matter with this editorial.

It's been eight years since we have seen a new gaming console. Considering this record setting span of time, there's no denying that players are looking to finally get their hands on next-generation hardware. What will define the next few years in the industry? Ubisoft has boiled it down to a few specific and personal features.

As much as Xbox Live has been loved the world over, there is always room for improvement. Starting with their next-generation console, it has been reported that Microsoft Points will eventually be phased out in favor of a real-world dollar currency system.

If you're running custom firmware on your PSP or Vita, one of the biggest questions you're going to want to know the answer to is "what emulators can I get?" With some help from our awesome downloads server, I have compiled a list of what I think are the five best classic console emulators that a Sony portable can offer.

With so much hype about the upcoming Xbox event, it's no secret that talk of Sony's PS4 has died down a little. However, is that something that PS console supporters should be worried about? If you asked the vocal Michael Pachter, he would probably call it irrelevant.

Over at dl.qj, we have a pretty amazing section dedicated to the latest and greatest downloads that the scene has to offer. That means when you're done reading all of our great news, you can catch up on the hacker side of things right over there. So what downloads have we added this week? The maker of Iris Manager has been busy, and we have some new PSP Multicraft to share. All that and more comes after the jump!

In case you don't know him by name, Ken Levine is the creative mind behind the masterpiece known as BioShock: Infinite. While shortly after the epic title's release the developer did not have any idea what his next game would be about, I have a few tweets that just might give us some clues!

If you're new to QJ, Confessions of a Gamer is our weekly editorial where I share my semi-expert opinion on what's been making headlines over the past seven days. In this issue, I'll be talking about new initiatives being taken by Nintendo and EA, but we'll also be taking a look at what the next-generation of home consoles has to offer. Welcome one and all to Confessions of a Gamer!

In case you haven't heard, the TV show-video game combo that is Syfy's Defiance has actually been doing quite well these days. Given that I spend way too much time watching TV than I probably should, I figured I would use the next five pages to share some other series that I think could make some of the best gaming experiences you've possibly ever had!

If you're stuck on iOS 6.1.3 but are looking to get back in the jailbreak scene, fear not! As long as you have an iPhone 3GS, 4, or iPod Touch 4G you should be able to make the downgrade to 6.1.2 quite easily. On this week's how-to, I will give you a detailed explanation as to how you can make that happen!

In the days following the PS4 launch event, we were all shocked when we finally heard some news from Microsoft's corner. Apparently, leaked devkit images showed that the system would mandate an internet connection at all times for users to play. While the official word is still unclear on this matter for Xbox, the Sony side has very vocally claimed that they did never and will never use this concept for the PS4.

It's no secret that the indie gaming scene has grown considerably over the past few years. Thanks to the success of games like Journey and Minecraft, there's clearly a market for many of these uniquely-tailored experiences. To celebrate this movement, the PS Store will be adding an Indie category this afternoon!

In terms of its features, one of the hallmarks of the PS4 is the new "share" button. With it, gamers will be able to capture all of their finest moments to various social networks by way of edited video and images. However, you might be slightly  interested to know that there will be a few possible limitations to that option.

While we know that QJ is probably  one of the best places on the whole internet to get your gaming news from around the industry, this fine website also has a downloads section that is well worth checking out. In this weekly column, we'll be taking a quick look at some of the games and apps that I think we should be paying some attention to. Looking for some new PSP homebrew or PS3 tools? This is the place!

Welcome back all my QJ pals to another edition of Confessions of a Gamer! For those that have never graced me with their click before, in this weekly column I tackle some of the previous week's hottest news stories while throwing in my insights about how they might impact the overall industry. If you're a big picture kind of person, then this next chat about the Xbox 720, Wii woes, and PSP homebrew is for you!