So, you think you’re one of the lucky ones that will be able to test the Xbox One prior to its official release?  Think again – you may have been duped into a scam.

 Now that the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One have officially been revealed via events from Sony and Microsoft, we can expect the next-gen battle between these heavyweights to heat up even more.  At this early juncture, one dev gives the power edge to the PS4.  As for their price tags, GameStop believes both will launch cheaper than their predecessors.

First impressions are quite important, and it seems like Microsoft failed to impress most with its Xbox One reveal event, as shown by the results of one IGN poll.

There’s some new content on the PlayStation Network in the form of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Ultimate Edition.  That’s not all, however, as Sony’s online service is set to receive The Warriors next week as well.

So, we know that the Xbox One will not let you play Xbox 360 games on it once it is released.  While that may be a big deal for you, Microsoft doesn’t feel the same way.

Pornography isn’t exactly a feature that Microsoft is hyping when it comes to the next Xbox, but you’ll be able to stream it on the upcoming console thanks to one service.  Speaking of hype, it comes as no surprise that there’s plenty of it surrounding this week’s Reveal Event.

EA may have lost its faith in the Wii U, but that doesn’t mean that every other studio feels the same way.  In fact, Ubisoft just came to the rescue to offer its verbal support to Nintendo’s struggling console.

If you’re the type that can’t wait to jump into a game immediately after buying it, the PS4’s play while downloading feature should relieve some of your impatience.  You won’t have to wait for the PS4 to be released to enjoy this feature, however, since it will be debuted with The Last of Us on the PS3.

 Whether you like movies based on video games or not, you’re getting one in a couple of years for Assassin’s Creed.  As for something that you can look forward to this year, Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection is on the way, but its release date has been pushed back.  How long is the delay?  Keep reading to find out.

 What must Japanese developers do to return to prominence?  According to one studio president, they just need to get “back to the basics” of making good games

 The special reveal event for Microsoft’s next Xbox is just a few days away, and, according to one company rep, it will be quite a show.

 Will voice recognition be one of the many new features we’ll get to look forward to once the PlayStation 4 ships?  It’s possible, and a recent job listing could be a clue as to the feature’s future existence.

The poor Wii U keeps taking hits, and this time an EA employee offers his opinion as to why the console is so “crappy.”  As for a console that we hope is anything but crappy, the Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox will be revealed next week, and its special event could showcase a more streamlined console from the company.

 Do you own a Wii U?  If so, don’t expect to play any upcoming EA titles for it in the near future, as they simply don’t exist.  Also, Nintendo needs a boost to overcome its dry spell, and it’s looking at user-created YouTube videos as a way to do so.

 Video game piracy is a problem, but just how big is it?  According to a newly released study, it’s not quite as bad as some companies make it out to be.

 As usual, there’s plenty to talk about regarding upcoming releases.  Payday 2 is coming later this year, and when it is released, you’ll have multiple ways to purchase it.  Also, there’s a new Pac-Man game on the horizon that should be plenty of fun for fans of the franchise.

 Video games are expensive enough nowadays, but could some of them begin to cost even more in the near future due to taxes on violent content?  It’s a possibility, and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says that such taxes would be easy to implement.

You can indulge in plenty of thievery with your friends thanks to the arrival of Monaco: What’s Yours is Mine on the Xbox Live Arcade.  Speaking of XBLA, former Epic Games designer Cliff Bleszinksi had some less than favorable things to say about the online service from Microsoft.

It comes as no surprise that next-gen consoles are expected to provide an amplified gaming experience.  In the case of the PlayStation 4, Ubisoft believes that you’ll see the best Assassin’s Creed yet when Black Flag is released, and they have a video to prove it.

What will it take for the Wii U to get out of its slump?  Can Nintendo’s HD console rebound?  Q-Games president Dylan Cuthbert offered his thoughts on the topic in a recent interview.