Get ready for the Xbox One

Well, here we go. Microsoft announced Xbox One. The console has instant switching which allows you to instantly switch between games, movies, music, web and now both Skype and live TV.
EA’s Madden NFL, FIFA, NBA LIVE and UFC are all coming to the Xbox One this year. Microsoft Studios announced that Forza Motorsport 5 is coming and that the company will release 15 new games in the first year of launch of which 8 are new franchises. Remedy revealed footage from a new game titled Quantum Break.

Also revealed is a live action Halo TV series from 343 Industries and Steven Spielberg. What do you think? Are you excited?

Lukas Eggen can be reached at eggen.lukas@gmail.com.

UFC ready for prime time on a major network

The UFC has gone from relative obscurity to one of the most popular sports in America. Now, it’s ready to move into prime time on a major network. UFC President Dana White announced that the UFC signed a seven-year deal with Fox. That means four shows on Fox each year plus programming including Friday night fights on FX and a revamped version of the Ultimate Fighter.

The UFC will be allowed to control its own production. 

Lukas Eggen can be reached at eggen.lukas@gmail.com.