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<title>Skulls of the Shogun Arrives as the First Game for All Microsoft Platforms</title>
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<description><![CDATA[On January 30, Microsoft announced the availability of &ldquo;Skulls of the Shogun,&rdquo; the first game to provide support for Windows 8, Xbox and Windows Phone 8 devices right from the start.   Courtesy of its cross-platform capabilities, the game enables users to easily switch from a device to another as ...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Microsoft Explains Why It Killed Pinball After Windows XP</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re still running Windows XP, and statistics confirm that there still are plenty of consumers using the 11-year-old operating system, chances are that you love the built-in Pinball game.  Sadly for users of any other Windows version released after XP, this game isn&rsquo;t available anymore and even though it was ...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Adult Video Games Approved for Windows 8</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Microsoft shut the door to 18+ rated games in Windows Store back in October, claiming that such titles do not comply with the guidelines and therefore cannot be listed for download on Windows 8 devices.

The company, however, has changed its mind today and Ted Dworkin, director of program management, Windows Store, officially announced that g...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Adult-Video-Games-Approved-for-Windows-8-2.png" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" />Microsoft shut the door to 18+ rated games in Windows Store back in October, claiming that such titles do not comply with the guidelines and therefore cannot be listed for download on Windows 8 devices.<br />
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The company, however, has changed its mind today and Ted Dworkin, director of program management, Windows Store, officially announced that g... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adult-Video-Games-Approved-for-Windows-8-314481.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Windows 8 Is Indeed a Gaming Catastrophe – Game Developers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Considered an operating system that could change the world, Windows 8 is nothing more than a gaming catastrophe, Valve boss Gabe Newell said a few months ago. Now that Windows 8 is already on the market and some things have changed, you may be tempted to believe that Microsoft has worked with game developers on the things they...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Windows-8-Is-Indeed-a-Gaming-Catastrophe-Game-Developers-2.png" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" />Considered an operating system that could change the world, Windows 8 is nothing more than a gaming catastrophe, Valve boss Gabe Newell said a few months ago.<br /> <br />Now that Windows 8 is already on the market and some things have changed, you may be tempted to believe that Microsoft has worked with game developers on the things they... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-8-Is-Indeed-a-Gaming-Catastrophe-Game-Developers-305740.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Fri, 9 Nov 2012 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Microsoft Research Lets Kids Explore Mars via Kodu Update</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Kodu, the visual programming language that Microsoft Research has released specifically for children who want to create games, has just got updated in conjunction with the landing of NASA&rsquo;s Curiosity rover on Mars. 

The new Kodu: Mars Edition provides kids with the possibility to easily explore the Red Planet, while al...]]></description>
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The new Kodu: Mars Edition provides kids with the possibility to easily explore the Red Planet, while al... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Research-Lets-Kids-Explore-Mars-via-Kodu-Update-285192.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2012 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Free Minesweeper for Windows Phone Available Worldwide</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The free version of Minesweeper for Windows Phone, an Xbox LIVE enhanced title, is available for download worldwide as of today, August 24th, 2011. The move comes after Microsoft initially introduced the ad-supported versions Minesweeper and Sudoku on the Windows Phone Market place only for users in the United States earlier th...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Free-Minesweeper-for-Windows-Phone-Available-Worldwide-2.png" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> The free version of Minesweeper for Windows Phone, an Xbox LIVE enhanced title, is available for download worldwide as of today, August 24th, 2011. <br /><br />The move comes after Microsoft initially introduced the ad-supported versions Minesweeper and Sudoku on the Windows Phone Market place only for users in the United States earlier th... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Free-Minesweeper-for-Windows-Phone-Available-Worldwide-218385.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:01:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Microsoft Innovation Making Entertainment Easy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A new video from Microsoft offers a glimpse into how technological innovation will dramatically change the way in which users consume entertainment content in the future. And the &ldquo;future&rdquo; term is used loosely, since, in a sense, the future is already here. The video embedded bellow reveals demos of Kinect for Xbox 360, Micr...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Microsoft-Innovation-Making-Entertainment-Easy-2.png" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> A new video from Microsoft offers a glimpse into how technological innovation will dramatically change the way in which users consume entertainment content in the future. <br /><br />And the &ldquo;future&rdquo; term is used loosely, since, in a sense, the future is already here. The video embedded bellow reveals demos of Kinect for Xbox 360, Micr... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Innovation-Making-Entertainment-Easy-217294.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Download Free Minesweeper and Sudoku for Windows Phone 7</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Minesweeper and Sudoku are the latest additions to the Windows Phone Marketplace, Microsoft announced, revealing that the Xbox LIVE variants of the two games can be downloaded free of charge. Owners of Windows Phone 7 devices will be able to grab both Xbox LIVE Sudoku and Xbox LIVE Minesweeper immediately, but only if they&rs...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Download-Free-Minesweeper-and-Sudoku-for-Windows-Phone-7-2.png" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Minesweeper and Sudoku are the latest additions to the Windows Phone Marketplace, Microsoft announced, revealing that the Xbox LIVE variants of the two games can be downloaded free of charge. <br /><br />Owners of Windows Phone 7 devices will be able to grab both Xbox LIVE Sudoku and Xbox LIVE Minesweeper immediately, but only if they&rs... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Free-Minesweeper-and-Sudoku-for-Windows-Phone-7-216323.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Games for Windows Marketplace Transition to Xbox.com FinalizedTransition to Xbox.com Finalized</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft has wrapped up the transition of Games for Windows Marketplace to Xbox.com, according to an official announcement provided by a company representative. Customers using Windows as their gaming platform and that failed to say goodbye to GamesforWindowsMarketplace.com, now won&rsqu...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Games-for-Windows-Marketplace-Transition-to-Xbox-com-FinalizedTransition-to-Xbox-com-Finalized-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Microsoft has wrapped up the transition of Games for Windows Marketplace to Xbox.com, according to an official announcement provided by a company representative. <br /><br />Customers using Windows as their gaming platform and that failed to say goodbye to GamesforWindowsMarketplace.com, now won&rsqu... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Games-for-Windows-Marketplace-Transition-to-Xbox-com-FinalizedTransition-to-Xbox-com-Finalized-213080.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Winners of Microsoft Kodu Cup 2011 Announced</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft announced the winners of the first edition of its Kodu Cup, a game development competition opened to kids that requires participants to use the Kodu platform for their projects.   A new visual programming language designed for creating games, Kodu is offered free of charge on both Windows and Xbox.    Those familiar...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Winners-of-Microsoft-Kodu-Cup-2011-Announced-2.png" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Microsoft announced the winners of the first edition of its Kodu Cup, a game development competition opened to kids that requires participants to use the Kodu platform for their projects. <br /> <br /> A new visual programming language designed for creating games, Kodu is offered free of charge on both Windows and Xbox. <br /> <br />  Those familiar... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Winners-of-Microsoft-Kodu-Cup-2011-Announced-205786.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Download Angry Birds for Windows 7, Vista, XP</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The hugely popular avian &ldquo;warfare&rdquo; game that shoot to fame on Apple&rsquo;s iPhone for which it was launched in December 2009, has now landed on Windows. Angry Birds is now available for download on Windows 7 (both RTM and Service Pack 1), Windows Vista and Windows XP (SP2 or SP3).  There are no less than three fla...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Download-Angry-Birds-for-Windows-7-Vista-XP-2.png" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> The hugely popular avian &ldquo;warfare&rdquo; game that shoot to fame on Apple&rsquo;s iPhone for which it was launched in December 2009, has now landed on Windows. <br /><br />Angry Birds is now available for download on Windows 7 (both RTM and Service Pack 1), Windows Vista and Windows XP (SP2 or SP3). <br /><br /> There are no less than three fla... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Angry-Birds-for-Windows-7-Vista-XP-204365.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2011 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bing Offers The Hangover Part II Red Carpet Event Live on Facebook</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The release of The Hangover Part II is still a week away, but fans of the show can watch the movie&rsquo;s red carpet event on Facebook, courtesy of Bing. Microsoft has certainly upped the ante this week in terms of the integration of social networking data and functionality into its search / decision engine. ...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Avatar Kinect Getting Closer and Closer</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Later this spring users running Xbox 360 with the Kinect NUI sensor will be able to enjoy transforming their plain vanilla avatars into full blown virtual alter egos. Thanks to the facial recognition technology in Avatar Kinect, the users&rsquo; expressions, from smiles to winks and frowns will be projected and replicated on their avatar&rsqu...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Avatar-Kinect-Getting-Closer-and-Closer-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Later this spring users running Xbox 360 with the Kinect NUI sensor will be able to enjoy transforming their plain vanilla avatars into full blown virtual alter egos. <br /><br />Thanks to the facial recognition technology in Avatar Kinect, the users&rsquo; expressions, from smiles to winks and frowns will be projected and replicated on their avatar&rsqu... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Avatar-Kinect-Getting-Closer-and-Closer-200680.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Download Games for Windows Marketplace Software Setup 3.5</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft has made available for download Games for Windows Software Setup 3.5, which is up for grabs free of charge as of earlier this week. 

Of course, the new Windows Software Setup 3.5 is provided in relation to the Games for Windows Marketplace, and in this sense is replacing Games for Windows LIVE. 

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Of course, the new Windows Software Setup 3.5 is provided in relation to the Games for Windows Marketplace, and in this sense is replacing Games for Windows LIVE. <br />
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<pubDate>Fri, 6 May 2011 11:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Free Hulu Plus on Xbox LIVE and for IE9 Users (Limited Offer)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Xbox 360 owners as well as Internet Explorer 9 users can enjoy up to a month of free Hulu Plus. 

Larry Hryb, director of Programming for Xbox Live announced that as of April 29th, 2011, gamers with Xbox 360 consoles can start watching TV shows free of charge via Hulu Plus for at least the first week. 

 &l...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Free-Hulu-Plus-on-Xbox-LIVE-and-for-IE9-Users-Limited-Offer-2.png" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Xbox 360 owners as well as Internet Explorer 9 users can enjoy up to a month of free Hulu Plus. <br />
<br />
Larry Hryb, director of Programming for Xbox Live announced that as of April 29th, 2011, gamers with Xbox 360 consoles can start watching TV shows free of charge via Hulu Plus for at least the first week. <br />
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 &l... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Free-Hulu-Plus-on-Xbox-LIVE-and-for-IE9-Users-Limited-Offer-197700.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bing Spreads Its Wings Joining the Angry Birds Fleet</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bing has spread its wings wide &ldquo;joining the fleet&rdquo; of Angry Birds, with Microsoft inking a deal with Rovio, the makers of the hugely popular gaming title centered on a good, old fashion avian smack down.   Microsoft reveals that it has sponsored an animated video series the first two installments of which can be watch...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Bing-Spreads-Its-Wings-Joining-the-Angry-Birds-Fleet-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Bing has spread its wings wide &ldquo;joining the fleet&rdquo; of Angry Birds, with Microsoft inking a deal with Rovio, the makers of the hugely popular gaming title centered on a good, old fashion avian smack down. <br /> <br /> Microsoft reveals that it has sponsored an animated video series the first two installments of which can be watch... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Bing-Spreads-Its-Wings-Joining-the-Angry-Birds-Fleet-188150.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>$75,000 in Prizes for Dream.Build.Play 2011 Challenge</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Independent game developers have the chance to win a slice of no less than $75,000 in prizes that Microsoft is offering to the winners of the Dream.Build.Play 2011 challenge. The Redmond company announced that it is bringing back its Dream.Build.Play contest this year having already opened up the registration period on February 2...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/75-000-in-Prizes-for-Dream-Build-Play-2011-Challenge-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Independent game developers have the chance to win a slice of no less than $75,000 in prizes that Microsoft is offering to the winners of the Dream.Build.Play 2011 challenge. <br /><br />The Redmond company announced that it is bringing back its Dream.Build.Play contest this year having already opened up the registration period on February 2... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/75-000-in-Prizes-for-Dream-Build-Play-2011-Challenge-186934.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Tue, 1 Mar 2011 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Microsoft Tag Makes Debut to Hollywood Stardom with “Bridesmaids”</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft Tag has a claim at Hollywood stardom with the technology helping an otherwise traditional promotion connect movie goers with online experiences. The Redmond company&rsquo;s innovative barcode scanning technology will be used for the campaign designed to introduce upcoming comedy &ldquo;Bridesmaids&rdquo; from...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Microsoft-Tag-Makes-Debut-to-Hollywood-Stardom-with-Bridesmaids-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Microsoft Tag has a claim at Hollywood stardom with the technology helping an otherwise traditional promotion connect movie goers with online experiences. <br /><br />The Redmond company&rsquo;s innovative barcode scanning technology will be used for the campaign designed to introduce upcoming comedy &ldquo;Bridesmaids&rdquo; from... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Tag-Makes-Debut-to-Hollywood-Stardom-with-Bridesmaids-183177.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 Feb 2011 18:31:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bing Is Golden for the Golden Globes Along with MSN Entertainment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Did Ricky Gervais just say that? Yes, apparently he did. Now fingers are being pointed at the host of the 68th Golden Globes Ceremony, with the comedian accused of being down right cruel to his &ldquo;victims.&rdquo;   Sunday brought with it this year&rsquo;s Golden Globes Ceremony, and as some say, a preview of the ...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Bing-Is-Golden-for-the-Golden-Globes-Along-with-MSN-Entertainment-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Did Ricky Gervais just say that? Yes, apparently he did. Now fingers are being pointed at the host of the 68th Golden Globes Ceremony, with the comedian accused of being down right cruel to his &ldquo;victims.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> Sunday brought with it this year&rsquo;s Golden Globes Ceremony, and as some say, a preview of the ... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Bing-Is-Golden-for-the-Golden-Globes-Along-with-MSN-Entertainment-178535.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Santa Festive Game Leverages Windows Azure and Silverlight</title>
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<description><![CDATA[What better way to celebrate Christmas than taking Santa himself into Windows Azure, given Microsoft&rsquo;s increasing focus on the Cloud?Microsoft UK has put together a festive game which provides an example of the kind of experiences that are made possible by leveraging technologies such as Windows Azure and Silverlight. ...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Santa-Festive-Game-Leverages-Windows-Azure-and-Silverlight-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" />What better way to celebrate Christmas than taking Santa himself into Windows Azure, given Microsoft&rsquo;s increasing focus on the Cloud?<br /><br />Microsoft UK has put together a festive game which provides an example of the kind of experiences that are made possible by leveraging technologies such as Windows Azure and Silverlight. ... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Santa-Festive-Game-Leverages-Windows-Azure-and-Silverlight-173912.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Download Official Kinect Drivers for Windows and Ubuntu Linux</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ It&rsquo;s rather obvious that Kinect won&rsquo;t remain an Xbox 360-exclusive for very long, especially now that PrimeSense, the company behind the unique NUI technology, has just made available the official drivers for Windows and for the Ubuntu distribution of Linux. According to the documentation accompanying the dow...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Download-Official-Kinect-Drivers-for-Windows-and-Ubuntu-Linux-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> It&rsquo;s rather obvious that Kinect won&rsquo;t remain an Xbox 360-exclusive for very long, especially now that PrimeSense, the company behind the unique NUI technology, has just made available the official drivers for Windows and for the Ubuntu distribution of Linux. <br /><br />According to the documentation accompanying the dow... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Official-Kinect-Drivers-for-Windows-and-Ubuntu-Linux-173777.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Free Microsoft MMORPG: Neosaurs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Neosaurs is a new gaming experience introduced by Microsoft earlier this month, which is currently available to testers. The game is in Beta at this point in time, with the Redmond company almost mute on the new offerings, save for the promise that it plans to share additional details soon.  According to what little information is availabl...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Free-Microsoft-MMORPG-Neosaurs-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Neosaurs is a new gaming experience introduced by Microsoft earlier this month, which is currently available to testers. <br /><br />The game is in Beta at this point in time, with the Redmond company almost mute on the new offerings, save for the promise that it plans to share additional details soon. <br /><br /> According to what little information is availabl... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Free-Microsoft-MMORPG-Neosaurs-173173.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Xbox LIVE Black Friday One-Day Only Specials Now Live</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As promised, Microsoft unveiled steep discounts for Xbox content today, November 26th, 2010. The Redmond company has already been offering Xbox LIVE promotions, but it saved the most consistent deals for Black Friday.  The software giant had noted earlier this week that gamers would be able to enjoy discounts of as m...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Xbox-LIVE-Black-Friday-One-Day-Only-Specials-Now-Live-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> As promised, Microsoft unveiled steep discounts for Xbox content today, November 26th, 2010. <br /><br />The Redmond company has already been offering Xbox LIVE promotions, but it saved the most consistent deals for Black Friday. <br /><br /> The software giant had noted earlier this week that gamers would be able to enjoy discounts of as m... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Xbox-LIVE-Black-Friday-One-Day-Only-Specials-Now-Live-169023.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Massive Discounts for Xbox Downloads this Black Friday and for the Thanksgiving Week</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft has announced massive discounts for Xbox downloads, with the special deals scheduled to go live November 26th, 2010, otherwise known as Black Friday. Make sure to keep your eyes on Softpedia and I&rsquo;ll provide an update when the special offers become available. &ldquo;We've saved the ...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Massive-Discounts-for-Xbox-Downloads-this-Black-Friday-and-for-the-Thanksgiving-Week-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Microsoft has announced massive discounts for Xbox downloads, with the special deals scheduled to go live November 26th, 2010, otherwise known as Black Friday. Make sure to keep your eyes on Softpedia and I&rsquo;ll provide an update when the special offers become available. <br /><br />&ldquo;We've saved the ... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Massive-Discounts-for-Xbox-Downloads-this-Black-Friday-and-for-the-Thanksgiving-Week-168653.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Kodu Build 1.0.92.0 Gets Improved Tutorial System and Boosted Terrain Performance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The team behind Microsoft&rsquo;s visual game development platform might have been quiet over the past few months, but they weren&rsquo;t inactive. Kodu Build 1.0.92.0 is now available for download, with the new release featuring a number of improvements which are bound to please existing and new users. ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Kodu-Build-1-0-92-0-Gets-Improved-Tutorial-System-and-Boosted-Terrain-Performance-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> The team behind Microsoft&rsquo;s visual game development platform might have been quiet over the past few months, but they weren&rsquo;t inactive. Kodu Build 1.0.92.0 is now available for download, with the new release featuring a number of improvements which are bound to please existing and new users. <br /><br... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kodu-Build-1-0-92-0-Gets-Improved-Tutorial-System-and-Boosted-Terrain-Performance-167484.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New PC Game Store from Microsoft, Games for Windows Marketplace</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft is tending to the millions of gamers that are using Windows computers as their gaming platform with the introduction of a new PC game store next month. Games for Windows Marketplace will be launched on November 15th, 2010, according to the Redmond company, which revealed that the new Cloud gaming hub will feat...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/New-PC-Game-Store-from-Microsoft-Games-for-Windows-Marketplace-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Microsoft is tending to the millions of gamers that are using Windows computers as their gaming platform with the introduction of a new PC game store next month. <br /><br />Games for Windows Marketplace will be launched on November 15th, 2010, according to the Redmond company, which revealed that the new Cloud gaming hub will feat... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-PC-Game-Store-from-Microsoft-Games-for-Windows-Marketplace-162394.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Kodu Kamp for Educators on November 9, 2010</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft will be hosting an event for Boston area educators next month, focusing on how an innovative visual programming language from the Redmond company can help teach students 21st century skills. Kodu Kamp for Educators will take place on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (ET) at the Microsoft New England Research & ...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Kinect NUI Technology for Windows PCs and Phones</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft will unveil Kinect for Xbox in early November 2010, and while for the time being the new Natural User Interface sensor will be available only for the company&rsquo;s consoles, this will not be the case in the future. While in Paris, France, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer revealed that the software giant is ...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Kinect-NUI-Technology-for-Windows-PCs-and-Phones-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> Microsoft will unveil Kinect for Xbox in early November 2010, and while for the time being the new Natural User Interface sensor will be available only for the company&rsquo;s consoles, this will not be the case in the future. <br /><br />While in Paris, France, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer revealed that the software giant is ... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kinect-NUI-Technology-for-Windows-PCs-and-Phones-160419.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>First Kinect TV Commercials Are On</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Microsoft unveils the first Kinect TV commercials with the Kinect already well-known motto: &ldquo;You are the controller&rdquo;.  As Kinect will be launched in North America on November 4, the advertising campaign already started, and a brand new set of TV commercials have been released for promoting the webcam-style peripheral, neowin reports.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/First-Kinect-TV-Commercials-Are-On-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" />Microsoft unveils the first Kinect TV commercials with the Kinect already well-known motto: &ldquo;You are the controller&rdquo;.<br /> <br /> As Kinect will be launched in North America on November 4, the advertising campaign already started, and a brand new set of TV commercials have been released for promoting the webcam-style peripheral, neowin reports.<br... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/First-Kinect-TV-Commercials-Are-On-158359.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Microsoft: Chevrolet, Sprint and T-Mobile Join Kinect on Xbox 360</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, at Advertising Week 2010, Microsoft Advertising announced that three big companies will join Kinect for Xbox 360 - Chevrolet, Sprint and T-Mobile. The Kinect controller-free console will host ad campaigns from the three companies through &ldquo;Kinect Sports,&rdquo; &ldquo;Kinect Adventures&rdquo; and &ldquo;Kine...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://news.softpedia.com/images/newsrsz/Microsoft-Chevrolet-Sprint-and-T-Mobile-Join-Kinect-on-Xbox-360-2.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" />Today, at Advertising Week 2010, Microsoft Advertising announced that three big companies will join Kinect for Xbox 360 - Chevrolet, Sprint and T-Mobile. <br /><br />The Kinect controller-free console will host ad campaigns from the three companies through &ldquo;Kinect Sports,&rdquo; &ldquo;Kinect Adventures&rdquo; and &ldquo;Kine... (<a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Chevrolet-Sprint-and-T-Mobile-Join-Kinect-on-Xbox-360-158261.shtml">read more</a>)]]></content:encoded>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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