by Rainier on June 22, 2010 @ 7:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This November, the new Xbox Live Gold Family Pack will offer up to four individual Xbox Live Gold memberships for only US$99.99 – the price of two regular Xbox Live Gold subscriptions. Now as you prepare for the launch of Kinect for Xbox 360, which makes YOU the controller, consider giving your family premium Gold experience and access to the biggest names in entertainment.
by Rainier on June 22, 2010 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kinect, previously known as Project Natal, is the new controller-free gaming and entertainment experience from Microsoft for its Xbox 360 console. While we revealed a few days ago that
Amazon is currently taking pre-orders for the Kinect at $149.99, the price rumor gains credence by similar listings appearing on
Gamestop and Microsoft's own
online store.
by Rainier on June 18, 2010 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kinect, previously known as Project Natal, is the new controller-free gaming and entertainment experience from Microsoft for its Xbox 360 console. According to
Amazon, the Kinect, which will be available on Nov. 4, 2010, is now available for pre-order at $149.99.
by Rainier on June 17, 2010 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burger King has joined forces with Microsoft to support the launch of the Kinect hands free controller, an alliance both companies started in 2006 when they created a series of limited-edition games for Xbox 360 featuring the King, Subservient Chicken and other popular Burger King brand icons.
Check out the following new screens from Microsoft's E3 2010 lineup:
During Microsoft's E3 2010 Media Briefing, it revealed the Xbox 360 Slim, Call of Duty map packs as X360 timed exclusives, and ESPN On-Demand. Microsoft also showed off Fable III, Halo: Reach, Gears of War 3, and a bunch of games that feature Kinect support.
by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 2:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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To kick-start the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Microsoft world premiered Kinect for Xbox 360, formerly known as Project Natal, but also unveiled a new slim X360 version, new titles such as Crytek's X360 exclusive title code-named Kingdoms, a streaming content deal with ESPN, it's 3rd Summer of Arcade lineup, and plenty more...
by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010
Microsoft has revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2010 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 15 - 17, 2010, such as Fable II, Metal Gear Solid: Rising, Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, Halo: Reach, Gears of War 3 and plenty more...
by Rainier on April 7, 2010 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Games Distillery's AQUA is an action-arcade title in a Victorian-era-inspired maritime setting featuring appealing storytelling and gigantic steamships going into battle.
by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 6:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft is shipping the new Xbox 360 Elite Spring Bundle, which offers more value than ever this spring. For the same price of $299, the Xbox 360 Elite console now comes with two Xbox 360 exclusives: Halo 3: ODST and Forza Motorsport 3.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2010 @ 4:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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On April 15 Microsoft will discontinue the Xbox LIVE service for original Xbox consoles and
games, including Xbox v1 games playable on Xbox 360 and Xbox Originals.
The new Game Room on Xbox LIVE, which will be the place to relive the glory days of arcade games, with over 1000 games being released throughout the next three years
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2009 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft released its quaterly financial results, revealing revenue of $12.92 billion, a 14% decline from the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share dropped 25%, 18% and 17%, respectively, when compared with the prior year period. However, its Entertainment and Devices division profits nearly doubled (from $159 million to $312 million), fueled by a 50% profit increase from Xbox Live and titles like Halo 3: ODST.
by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cascade Game Foundry, a new Washington based studio by former Microsoft Flight Simulator devs, announced their entry into the simulation marketplace with an experienced team of industry pros poised to create a portfolio of innovative and engaging products which will appeal to both aficionados and people new to the genre.
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As part of last August's dashboard update, Microsoft added the Games on Demand feature, allowing you to download full X360 games instead of having to purchase physical copies. In Oct. Microsoft is expanding the downloadable portfolio with Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Grand Theft Auto IV, Army of Two, Dead Space and several others.
Check out the following new screens and trailers from Microsoft's Tokyo Game Show 2009 lineup:
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 8:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the Tokyo Game Show Microsoft revealed that developers around the globe have embraced its controller-free technology and have begun work on titles to support the Project Natal which was unveiled at this year's E3.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 6:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Five new action-packed titles headline the Xbox Live Arcade line-up at TGS, with Snoopy Flying Ace, Toy Soldiers, 0 Day Attack on Earth, Bomberman Live Battlefest and RayStorm HD, as well as new details on the free-to-play Joy Ride, and South Park Let’s Go Tower Defense Play!
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Well here's some food for thought. If you thought this morning's rumor that various parties, including EA and Warner Bros., were interested in buying THQ was unbelievable, then how about the fact that, according to options strategist Frederic Ruffy over at New York based WhatsTrading.com, Microsoft might be interested in acquiring Electronic Arts. Shares for both companies jumped up earlier today when the rumor started spreading, with
Reuters claiming "a London-based trader also cited similar talk as making rounds in Europe."
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last night Microsoft revealed that it would be pushing live a minor firmware update for the Xbox 360, which in the meantime is already available for download. There are no new features or changes in this update however, it is merely in preparation for additional system enhancements (Facebook/Twitter/Last.FM) that will arrive later this year.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Even though Microsoft recently dropped the price of its Xbox 360, beginning today through Oct. 5, when you purchase an Xbox 360 Elite for $299, Xbox 360 will put $50 back into your pocket with a limited-time rebate.
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2009 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Usually Microsoft does not comment on rumors but with
an Italian ad for the Gears of War 2 Game of the Year Edition clearly showing a Wireless N Networking Adapter, there was not much point in denying anything, so we received the following statement,
"We can confirm that Xbox 360 will offer a Wireless N Networking Adapter that will enable Xbox 360 owners to seamlessly connect with their home network with the highest wireless ‘N’ technology. The Wireless N Networking Adapter will provide another choice to consumers and creates an easy way for Xbox 360 owners to fully enjoy the added benefits of Xbox LIVE. We look forward to sharing more details on this product soon. Stay tuned."
by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.
Microsoft announced its lineup of titles it will be showing off at Tokyo Game Show 2009 (Sept. 24 - 27), such as Alan Wake, Halo Reach, Forza 3, Fable III, Halo 3: ODST, Crackdown 2, but also a slew of 3rd party titles such as Assassin's Creed II, Modern Warfare 2, Borderlands, Lost Planet 2, Splinter Cell Conviction and plenty more...
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2009 @ 4:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As we predicted a week or two ago, Microsoft has officially lowered the prices of the Xbox 360 Elite to $299 (previously $399) and is phasing out the Xbox 360 Pro, which now costs only $249.99 (previously $299).