by Judy on May 17, 2006 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft has filed a countersuit against Lucent Technologies, contending that Lucent infringes upon several Microsoft patents. Lucent originally filed suit against Microsoft this March, alleging that Microsoft was misusing Lucent's patented technology for decoding MPEG-2 video files in the Xbox 360.
by Judy on May 11, 2006 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GestureTek today announced that Microsoft has licensed its video gesture control technology for use with the Xbox Live Vision camera for the Xbox 360. A library of dev tools will be made available to all X360 developers.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Microsoft's E3 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced a new cross-platform gaming service that integrates games played on cell phones, Xbox 360 consoles and the upcoming Windows Vista operating system.
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 2:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As was already revealed in our Microsoft briefing coverage, Microsoft Game Studios confirmed it will publish Remedy's psychological action thriller Alan Wake, exclusively for Windows Vista and the Xbox 360.
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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An impressive Gears of War demonstration kicked off the Microsoft E3 briefing, which was followed by Peer Moore formally announcing Fable 2, Forza 2, as well as Tecmo's Dead or Alive Xtreme 2. Alan Wake is now being published by Microsoft and will be PC/X360 exclusive. Crysis is not Vista exclusive but will also work on XP. Live Anywhere is an Xbox Live Marketplace clone for PC, including GamerTag features. ShadowRun is unveiled, as well as Halo 3 trailer, both scheduled for 2007.
by Rainier on May 4, 2006 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As was
rumored last week, Microsoft announced today it is acquiring New York-based video game advertising company Massive Inc., in a move that will help deliver dynamic, relevant ads across Microsoft's online services, starting with Xbox Live and MSN Games.
by Rainier on May 2, 2006 @ 5:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today Xbox.com and Microsoft's online multiplayer service Xbox Live were down for maintenance and a possible upgrade. Now that the downtime is over, Microsoft introduces us to its newest features, My Xbox Message Center, which allows you to send msg's to other Xbox Live members via your PC.
by Judy on April 26, 2006 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the
Wall Street Journal, Microsoft plans to pay $200 million to $400 million for Massive, a company that places ads in video games. Although both parties declined to comment, this acquisition could lead to ads in Microsoft's Xbox Live service.
by Rainier on April 13, 2006 @ 3:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The World Cyber Games today announced that Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 and Games for Windows will sponsor the global tournament through 2008, providing hardware, software, and marketing support for the events.
by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 3:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It's official, Microsoft Game Studios announced that it has purchased U.K.-based Lionhead Studios, known for titles such as Fable, The Movies, Black & White, and will begin creating X360 and Windows exclusive products.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In something that looks eerily familiar to Sony's legal woes with Immersion, The Register is reporting that Lucent is going to court with Microsoft for alleged unauthorized usage of its MPEG2 decoder in the Xbox 360. Back in 2003 Lucent had already tried to sue Microsoft for the same reason, but was unsuccessful due to a technicality (typo in the patent's wording), which has since been adjusted. The complaint was filed with the US District Court in San Diego on March 28.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft today provided details on the new games and entertainment experiences available to gamers this coming spring. The Xbox 360 games portfolio expands this spring with new next-generation titles from leading developers and publishers that cater to every genre, age, skill level and budget.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 1:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft today delivered a pre-release version of the first XNA Studio tools and unveiled the XNA Framework to attendees of the GDC 2006. Microsoft also announced that the company is opening its Xbox Live Server Platform to game developers and publishers, allowing them to innovate and extend the Xbox Live experience in their titles.
by Rainier on March 17, 2006 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft and Epic Records signed a one year exclusivity agreement to make artist content and high-definition music video downloads free for all X360 gamers. Over the next year, Xbox 360 and Epic Records will showcase 12 up-and-coming artists through the Artist of the Month program via the Xbox Live service.
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 9:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A little while ago it was said the updates were on hiatus, but it seems they are back in business. Microsoft issued the following statement, "The March 2006 Xbox 360 update will prepare your Xbox 360 console for future system and title updates. This free update is available to all Xbox Live members. Your console will be updated the next time you sign in to Xbox Live."
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 10:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft today announced the lineup for the Windows Vista operating system, scheduled for release later this year. Vista will bring clarity to accomplishing everyday tasks, instantly let you find what you want, enjoy the latest in entertainment, improved safety of personal information, stay connected at home or on the go, and help ensure PCs are up-to-date, more secure and running smoothly.
by Judy on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 5:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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According to its sources, GameIndustry.biz reports that British developer
Lionhead Studios is in acquisition talks with platform holder Microsoft and French publisher Ubisoft. Electronic Arts has ruled out the possibility of acquiring the studio behind
Fable and
Black & White. None of the parties were willing to comment, although Lionhead did confirm the talks, which occur frequently.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2006 @ 12:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As promised last week, Microsoft has released a mandatory update to the X360 dashboard. No new features, just a bunch of fixes and tweaks to address problem users reported since its launch, such as improvements to the Xbox Guide, save game logic improved, empty friends after muting people in backwards compatible Xbox titles, more detailed messaging for unreadable disk or region errors, the option to only delete the profile and to leave all save data, and several other adjustments...
by Rainier on Jan. 27, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Xboxic received word that Microsoft is diligently working on a patch to fix various issues with the Xbox 360. "An inside source at Microsoft informed us that Microsoft is currently finishing off one huge update for the Xbox 360 that is going to put an end to all the common problems in both games and the system itself. It will contain fixes for all currently known lockups in games, missing or impossible to get achievements and a bunch of new functionality in the Dashboard." A Call of Duty 2 X360 patch is also expected to be released next week.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2006 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft announced an alliance with 4Kids Entertainment, the children's entertainment company known for properties such as Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, to develop a unique children's entertainment property.
by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2006 @ 9:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week Microsoft Xbox Corporate VP Peter Moore revealed in an interview with ITMedia that The Xbox 360 would support Blu-ray stirring up a lot of confusion and controversy. Now Microsoft has issued an official statement clarifying the quote and its corporate strategy. Read more for full article ..
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Pre - E3 2004
News by: Corey Owen
Monday, May 10 – Microsoft kicked off E3 with a bang in front of a packed house at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium. When Microsoft comes, they come big, and this year was no different. They had plenty of big announcements and several great in-depth looks at some of the upcoming blockbusters. All the big boys were there, including Jay Allard, Peter Moore, and Robbie Bach, each with a specific area of Xbox's future to discuss. So without further ado let's explore the future of Xbox.
They got off to a quick start, showing great-looking trailers for Fable,
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Corp. is introducing a series of enhancements for its Xbox videogame system, including music software and online-gaming options that underscore the software giant's plans to use videogames to move more broadly into digital entertainment, Tuesday's Wall Street Journal reported.
Presenting to members of the videogame industry assembled for a convention here this week, Microsoft described software that can let consumers record, mix and organize digital music on the Xbox. The company also announced enhancements to its online-gaming service, called Xbox live, that lets players set up online games and check scores from their personal computers and cell phones as well
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. the world's leading third party video game accessory manufacturer, today announced a partnership with Microsoft to develop and manufacture the exclusive microphone and microphone adapter for Microsoft's Xbox(TM) Music Mixer, due for release November 1, 2003. A live demonstration of this product will be at the Mad Catz booth, located in the South Hall, booth #1524, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo May 14-16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Xbox fans can turn their living rooms into karaoke clubs as they practice their vocal skills with the Mad Catz microphone and microphone adapter. The microphone
