Major Nelson releases top Xbox 360 games for 2008
Major Nelson has released a list of 20 games for 2008, in three different categories, Xbox 360 Top Live titles, top Arcade titles, and top Original Xbox titles. The numbers are based on unique users connecting to Xbox Live or full version of arcade games purchased. Xbox 360 Top Live... Read on »
Konami website hints at next Metal Gear coming to Xbox 360
A new official Metal Gear website by Konami has sent rumour mills spinning with word that the cryptic message is a sign that the next instalment will be coming to the Xbox 360. Little is known about the site, and the only words displayed are the Konami logo and an... Read on »
Microsoft releases new NXE Avatar clothing
Flying in the face of those that thought Microsoft would be charging for any and all upgrades to the NXE clothing range comes the news that the range has just been updated. For the low price of "absolutely nothing", you can now kit out your Avatar in stylish new winter... Read on »
DirectX 11 will have Windows 7 and Vista support
Contary to what Product Marketing Manager for Windows, Ben Basaric had to say earlier in the week, it is now confirmed DirectX... Read on »
Xbox Live Marketplace: Oops! Some limited content for all
Xbox Live Marketplace was just recently made available on the Xbox Live website. Instead of having to browse, purchase, and queue the... Read on »
NXE released tomorrow, beta applicants get early treatment
Fantastic news for those who put their name down hoping to get a spot on the NXE previews: Microsoft haven't forgotten about you, and they've released the update to absolutely everyone who submitted an application (as long as the details and console ID were correct). The news comes from Major... Read on »
The Killers coming to Guitar Hero: World Tour
Killers fans will be pleased to hear that the band will be continuing their Guitar Hero franchise support. A soon to be released track pack for Guitar Hero World Tour features the familiar "Mr. Brightside", along with two tracks from their new album "Day and Age", called "Human" and "Losing... Read on »
Microsoft revamps Games for Windows Live
Games for Windows Live, in all honesty, hasn't been a roaring success. Microsoft have realised this, and have decided to redesign their service in another bid to tap into the massive area of online PC gaming. The new client is already available, and can be downloaded by logging into your... Read on »
Body of missing 15 year old Xbox 360 player found
After a long exhausting search for a young missing boy, involving his gaming console being taken away, the search comes to an end with 15 year old, Brandon Crisp found dead. Even attempts by Microsoft was not enough to save this young boys life. No cause of death has been... Read on »
Microsoft, Xbox key in missing child case
Microsoft has become involved in the search for Brandon Crisp, a 15 year old from Barrie, Ontario, about 100 km north of Toronto. The company, which runs the Xbox Live service, has increased the reward amount for helping to find Brandon to $50,000, according to the CBC. They also said... Read on »
Xbox 360 Sales Up by 214%
Microsoft has announced that new figures published by Chart Track have revealed a massive 214% rise in sales for the Xbox 360 in the last two weeks. The console also outsold the PlayStation 3 by more than two-to-one in the UK. Chris Lewis, Vice President, Interactive Entertainment Business EMEA, said:... Read on »
Games for Windows Live Goes Free
Microsoft announced today that Games for Windows – Live, the online multiplayer gaming service for Windows that connects Windows gamers to the Xbox LIVE community, is now completely free. "Introducing Games for Windows – LIVE, the free gaming service built for Windows that makes great Windows games even better. With... Read on »
Final Fantasy XIII Coming To Xbox 360
Sorry, Sony. The Xbox 360 is finally going to get a blockbuster RPG. Square has announced at the Microsoft press conference that Final Fantasy XIII is going to be released on Xbox 360 the same day as PS3 in North America and Europe. What a huge coup for Microsoft, and... Read on »
Microsoft makes 360 price drop official, announces 60GB SKU
Microsoft Corp. is giving consumers more gigabytes for their buck. The company today announced an Xbox 360 console with triple the storage space of the original console, but for the same price of $349 (U.S.) estimated retail price (ERP). Available in retail stores in the U.S. and Canada starting in... Read on »
The Windows PC is the largest gaming platform in the world
If you believe Microsoft... Prior to Microsoft’s “Big Picture” gaming showcase held today in San Francisco, corporate vice president John Schappert reminded us that, despite what you may have heard, the Windows PC is the world’s dominant gaming platform. Expect another big push from Microsoft to defend the Windows PC... Read on »
Microsoft Game Studios - Brewing Something New?
Recently a survey was sent to those registered for Microsoft Game Studios betas on Microsoft Connect. The survey was from the Games User Research group. The email (along with other little details) states: By filling out this survey, you'll be helping inform the development of a new MGS sponsored title... Read on »
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