Minecon has a location, the Xbox One's headset has been revealed...along with the fact that
the console will not come bundled WITH a headset, Sony to announce several more PS4 games at
Gamescom, and more!
Hey guys, Jess here!
And this is the Curse Weekly Roundup.
First up - Minecon's location and dates have been revealed.
Minecon 2013 will be taking place in Orlando, Florida, November 2nd and 3rd.
The location itself wasn't a HUGE surprise after Jeb let it slip several weeks ago that
it would be taking place somewhere on the east coast of the US - that, paired Mojang's
contract with Disney, led many to believe it would be taking place actually AT Disneyworld.
So far Mojang has only confirmed the city, so I guess we'll have to wait and see.
What do you guys think?
Is Minecon 2013 gonna be at Disneyworld?
Leave me a comment and let me know!
Next, late last week Microsoft revealed details on the Xbox one's headset.
It's very similar to the OLD version of the Xbox 360 headset, with the volume and mute
controls on the part that plugs into the controller for easy access.
However, this new console's headset will use a wideband voice codec for sharper voice chat.
A few days after revealing these details, Microsoft dropped the news that the Xbox One
Headset, which they deem a "must-have," willd NOT come bundled with the console like the
360 did, and instead you'll have to purchase it separately from the $500 system.
Oh yes, they've stated they're sticking with that price tag, by the way.
Fortunately, we are still capable of using third-party headsets with the Xbox One.
Moving on, Sony has revealed plans to announce several more PS4 games at Gamescom.
Where other companies tend to see E3 as the only important game conference, Sony has a
history of giving Gamescom nearly equal weight.
And while they haven't nailed down a firm release date, Sony also confirmed that the
PS4 will launch in Europe before Christmas - maybe we'll see a release date announcement
AT Gamescom?
Next, wanna win a 3DS XL and other awesome prizes?
Marriland's having a Pokemon X and Y Giveaway Bonanza where you could win a preorder of
Pokemon X or Y, a 3DS XL Limited Pikachu Yellow Edition, or other cool prizes.
It's SO easy to enter the sweepstakes, we'll put a link to it in the description.
The sweepstakes is open to most of North America and Europe - and uh, I don't see anything
about Curse employees being ineligible....so that means I can enter, right?
Finally, Gamepedia has gotten a redesign.
We listened to the community feedback we got from you guys and took it into account to
make Gamepedia more streamlined, allowing quicker access to a variety of resources,
so definitely check out the new design at gamepedia.com, and let us know if you have
any additional feedback.
Well, that's all for this week!
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Once again I'm Jess - thanks for watching, enjoy the game.