[News]

Don Mattrick tried to get Microsoft to buy Zynga - Report
http://www.gamespot.com/news/don-mattrick-tried-to-get-microsoft-to-buy-zynga-report-6411113

Original Xbox creator reveals rejected console names
http://www.gamespot.com/news/original-xbox-creator-reveals-rejected-console-names-6411110

Nintendo putting vitality sensor on hold
http://www.gamespot.com/news/nintendo-putting-vitality-sensor-on-hold-6411100

In Japan, McDonald's Just Released a $10 Quarter Pounder
http://kotaku.com/in-japan-mcdonalds-just-released-a-10-quarter-pounde-699621907

Some Of The Best iPhone Games Ever Made Are Now Free
http://kotaku.com/some-of-the-best-iphone-games-ever-made-are-now-free-698658915

Rumor: Ultimate Warrior Returning to WWE's Flagship Game Franchise
http://kotaku.com/rumor-ultimate-warrior-returning-to-wwes-flagship-gam-693929104

Hey, Look, It's Don Mattrick on a Canadian Game Show 30 Years Ago
http://kotaku.com/hey-look-its-don-mattrick-on-a-canadian-game-show-30-686104369

[Inspiration]

Inside the epic, all-night, Goldman Sachs scavenger hunt
http://qz.com/15321/inside-the-epic-all-night-goldman-sachs-scavenger-hunt/

It Came from Outer Space! Bizarre Photo Manipulations (15 Pictures)
http://www.visualnews.com/2013/07/02/it-came-from-outer-space-bizarre-photo-manipulations/

10 Huge Breakthroughs That Came From All-Nighters
http://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/10-Huge-Breakthroughs-That-Came-From-All-Nighters-4627376.php

Kurt Cobain: Rare Images, Artwork, and Journal Entries
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/cobain-unseen-20100301

The Most Fabulous Flight Attendant Fashions In History
http://www.papermag.com/2013/06/fab_flight_attendants.php

Dogs Dressed As Their Owners (8 Pictures)
http://www.fubiz.net/2013/07/01/dogs-dressed-as-their-owners/

What the Night Sky Would Look Like If the Other Planets Were as Close as the Moon
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/06/what-the-night-sky-would-look-like-if-the-other-planets-were-as-close-as-the-moon/277247/

No news for 3 weeks !

Fellow readers, I’ll be in a 2 week intense training starting next week and I probably won’t have time to do my newsletter. I’ll be back on the week of July 29th! Until then, take care :)

[News]

Microsoft to host press conference at Gamescom 2013 - Report
http://www.gamespot.com/news/microsoft-to-host-press-conference-at-gamescom-2013-report-6411073


Save-corrupting Fez bug will finally be patched on Xbox 360
http://www.gamespot.com/news/save-corrupting-fez-bug-will-finally-be-patched-on-xbox-360-6411089

EA considering offline mode for SimCity
http://www.gamespot.com/news/ea-considering-offline-mode-for-simcity-6411088

Blizzard exploring micro-transactions for World of Warcraft
http://www.gamespot.com/news/blizzard-exploring-micro-transactions-for-world-of-warcraft-6411086

Xbox One created 'with advertising in mind'
http://www.gamespot.com/news/xbox-one-created-with-advertising-in-mind-6411083

Final Fantasy VII released on Steam
http://www.gamespot.com/news/final-fantasy-vii-released-on-steam-6411070

Former Microsoft boss Mattrick set to earn over $40m at Zynga
http://www.gamespot.com/news/former-microsoft-boss-mattrick-set-to-earn-over-40m-at-zynga-6411068

Sunset Overdrive to utilize Xbox One cloud for constant content updates
http://www.gamespot.com/news/sunset-overdrive-to-utilize-xbox-one-cloud-for-constant-content-updates-6411062

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster to feature bonus 30-minute cutscene
http://www.gamespot.com/news/final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster-to-feature-bonus-30-minute-cutscene-6411067

Klei Entertainment announces spy game, Incognita
http://www.gamespot.com/news/klei-entertainment-announces-spy-game-incognita-6411064

Ubisoft announces Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame for mobile
http://www.gamespot.com/news/ubisoft-announces-prince-of-persia-the-shadow-and-the-flame-for-mobile-6411029

Every PlayStation 4 comes bundled with The Playroom
http://www.gamespot.com/news/every-playstation-4-comes-bundled-with-the-playroom-6411027

Gran Turismo 6 demo now available
http://www.gamespot.com/news/gran-turismo-6-demo-now-available-6411025

Pokémon's Creator Talks French Inspiration, Reveals New Pokémon
http://kotaku.com/pokemons-creator-talks-french-inspiration-reveals-new-676347749

Watch Somebody Play A Ton Of The New Shadowrun Game
http://kotaku.com/watch-somebody-play-a-ton-of-the-new-shadowrun-game-673848639

Every Time Ellie Says F**k, S**t (And Motherf**ker) In The Last Of Us
http://kotaku.com/every-time-ellie-says-f-k-s-t-and-motherf-ker-in-673692058

How To Make Lots of Bells In Animal Crossing: New Leaf
http://kotaku.com/how-to-make-lots-of-bells-in-animal-crossing-new-leaf-670833392

They Don't Make Tutorial Levels Like No One Lives Forever Anymore
http://kotaku.com/they-dont-make-tutorial-levels-like-no-one-lives-forev-664690827

[News]

Oculus Rift beats Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in Game Critics E3 award
http://www.gamespot.com/news/oculus-rift-beats-xbox-one-and-playstation-4-in-game-critics-e3-award-6411018

Michel Ancel: Beyond Good & Evil 2 is 'possible, but it'd be painful' on current generation
http://www.gamespot.com/news/michel-ancel-beyond-good-and-evil-2-is-possible-but-itd-be-painful-on-current-generation-6411015

Ubisoft advises users change password after server hack
http://www.gamespot.com/news/ubisoft-advises-users-change-password-after-server-hack-6410992

Steve Ballmer Replaces Don Mattrick As Xbox One Chief
http://games.slashdot.org/story/13/07/02/1431211/steve-ballmer-replaces-don-mattrick-as-xbox-one-chief

Predator Riding an Alien? Star Wars Samurai? Now, This Is Cool.
http://kotaku.com/predator-riding-an-alien-star-wars-samurai-now-this-655623058

The New Lego Tower of Orthanc Is Simply Gigantabulous
http://lego.gizmodo.com/the-new-lego-tower-of-orthanc-is-simply-gigantabulous-652266189

All The Street Fighters, Fighting, All At Once
http://kotaku.com/all-the-street-fighters-fighting-all-at-once-654343361

Out Of Nowhere, Nintendo Announces New Chibi-Robo Game
http://kotaku.com/out-of-nowhere-nintendo-announces-new-chibi-robo-game-653832768

Here's Every Single Pokemon Fusion Possible
http://kotaku.com/heres-every-single-pokemon-fusion-possible-literally-652240354

A Dramatic Reading of Ridiculous YouTube Comments Reacting To E3
http://kotaku.com/a-dramatic-reading-of-ridiculous-youtube-comments-react-648217521

Here's Something To Help Tide You Over Until Legend of Korra Book 2
http://kotaku.com/heres-something-to-help-tide-you-over-until-legend-of-648061780

Trickle Of Grand Theft Auto V News Reveals Mandatory 8 GB Install
http://kotaku.com/trickle-of-grand-theft-auto-v-news-reveals-mandatory-8-645553942

[News]

Don Mattrick leaving Microsoft for Zynga
http://www.gamespot.com/news/don-mattrick-leaving-microsoft-for-zynga-6410944

Call of Duty: Ghosts preorder bonus is destructible Free Fall map
http://www.gamespot.com/news/call-of-duty-ghosts-preorder-bonus-is-destructible-free-fall-map-6410974

Lightning can wear Cloud's FFVII costume in Lightning Returns: FFXIII
http://www.gamespot.com/news/lightning-can-wear-clouds-ffvii-costume-in-lightning-returns-ffxiii-6410975

Bioshock 2 creative director quits to form indie studio
http://www.gamespot.com/news/bioshock-2-creative-director-quits-to-form-indie-studio-6410969

Ewok companion comes to Star Wars: The Old Republic
http://www.gamespot.com/news/ewok-companion-comes-to-star-wars-the-old-republic-6410939

Xbox 360 offers Defense Grid as next free download for Gold subscribers
http://www.gamespot.com/news/xbox-360-offers-defense-grid-as-next-free-download-for-gold-subscribers-6410938

Microsoft teases "ultimate" Xbox 360 sale
http://www.gamespot.com/news/microsoft-teases-ultimate-xbox-360-sale-6410867

Google Developing Android Game Console
http://games.slashdot.org/story/13/06/28/1213219/google-developing-android-game-console

Microsoft XBox One Kinect Will Not Work On Windows PCs
http://games.slashdot.org/story/13/06/27/214230/microsoft-xbox-one-kinect-will-not-work-on-windows-pcs

An Indie Mars-Based Survival Game Inspired by... Pokémon Snap?
http://kotaku.com/an-indie-mars-based-survival-game-inspired-by-pokemo-643977567

Steam Offering A "Low Violence Version" Of Saints Row IV
http://kotaku.com/steam-offering-a-low-violence-version-of-saints-row-i-641763559

Microsoft's New Control Pad For Flashy Rappers, Russian Oil Tycoons
http://kotaku.com/microsofts-new-control-pad-for-flashy-rappers-russia-641570504

The New Kinect Means You Won't Have To Enter Codes On A Control Pad
http://kotaku.com/the-new-kinect-means-you-wont-have-to-enter-codes-on-a-640259687

Hulk Smashes Everything In This Intense Grand Theft Auto IV Mod
http://kotaku.com/hulk-smashes-everything-in-this-intense-grand-theft-aut-634691006

In 1986, C-3PO Recorded A Rap Song. Do Not Thank The Maker.
http://kotaku.com/in-1986-c-3po-recorded-a-rap-song-do-not-thank-the-ma-630802150

This Is Mirror's Edge In Real Life. It Is Terrifying
http://kotaku.com/this-is-mirrors-edge-in-real-life-it-is-terrifying-630676580

The Next Mario & Luigi RPG Looks Absolutely Delightful
http://kotaku.com/the-next-mario-luigi-rpg-looks-absolutely-delightful-613314992

Aliens Invade the White House in This 10-Minute Saints Row IV Preview
http://kotaku.com/aliens-invade-the-white-house-in-this-10-minute-saints-612238882

You Can Now Buy The Internet. The Whole Damn Thing.
http://kotaku.com/you-can-now-buy-the-internet-the-whole-damn-thing-604031153

Maybe Watch Dogs' Protagonist Isn't Actually The Good Guy
http://kotaku.com/maybe-watch-dogs-protagonist-isnt-actually-the-good-g-598972111

Atlus USA Says They're Currently 'Unaffected' By Financial Troubles
http://kotaku.com/atlus-usa-says-theyre-currently-unaffected-by-financ-603125225