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Alan Wake Developer Working on ‘Groundbreaking AAA Console Project’

Remedy Entertainment, the developer of the recent Alan Wake game as well as its upcoming Alan Wake’s American Nightmare downloadable spinoff, has just listed a job opening for a “groundbreaking AAA console project.” Remedy Entertainment is currently working on two Alan Wake projects, in the form of...

18 January 2012
02:34 GMT

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Lasts Around 4-5 Hours

Remedy Entertainment, the developer of the popular Alan Wake game, has confirmed that the next installment in the series, Alan Wake’s American Nightmare, will take around 4-5 hours to complete. Alan Wake became quite popular on the Xbox 360 console and is now getting ready to make its debut this year on the PC...

17 January 2012
17:31 GMT

Microsoft Denies Security Issues with Its Xbox Website

Microsoft has made a statement concerning recent discoveries that said its Xbox.com website wasn’t secure, emphasizing that such attacks are quite common in the online gaming business. Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot about Xbox Live accounts being hacked into, with nefarious individuals using stored cre...

17 January 2012
15:31 GMT

Reminder: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Demo Out Today for PC, PS3, Xbox 360 [UPDATED]

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, the action role playing game from 38 Studios and Big Huge Games, will see its demo released onto the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 today.UPDATE: The Xbox 360 version of the demo is available for download at this link, provided you have a Xbox Live Gold subscription. UPDATE 2: The PC&nb...

17 January 2012
04:50 GMT

Xbox Live Vulnerability Used by Hackers Might Have Been Uncovered

The vulnerability used by hackers to break into Xbox Live accounts might have been uncovered recently, as two websites have posted similar walkthroughs that show how cyber-attackers could exploit Microsoft’s Xbox.com website and force their way into the accounts of its users. While Microsoft has denied in rec...

16 January 2012
10:31 GMT

NPD Hardware: Xbox 360 Beats Wii and PlayStation 3, Decline Continues

December 2011 has been a worse than expected month for the video game industry in the United States and the numbers released by tracking firm NPD Group have shown that hardware has been particularly hard hit, posting a decline of 28 percent when compared to the same period of 2010.The value shown by the NPD is of 1.3...

13 January 2012
04:19 GMT

The Darkness II Demo Out in the Following Weeks on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360

2K Games and Digital Extremes have confirmed that a demo for their upcoming The Darkness II shooter will be released on the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms. The Darkness II is shaping up to be quite a violent experience, at least judging by the array of trailers and screenshots we’ve seen of the bloody shooter....

13 January 2012
02:37 GMT

Xbox Live Arcade House Party Starts on February 15, Brings Four Great Games

Microsoft has finally released the official details on the 2012 edition of its traditional Xbox Live House Party promo, which is set to start on February 15 and includes four great games. Microsoft relies on special events to raise the hype around major digital releases that happen on its Xbox Live online service, i...

12 January 2012
17:21 GMT

Diablo III on Consoles Still Isn’t Officially in Development, Blizzard Says

Blizzard has released a new statement about the possibility of seeing Diablo III on consoles, saying that it’s still not officially in development, thus denying a reveal from earlier this week. Blizzard is a studio that always likes to take its time when it comes to games that are awaited by millions of fans. ...

12 January 2012
15:51 GMT

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Now Out in May, PC Version Still Coming

Ubisoft has just revealed that its upcoming Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is now scheduled to arrive at the end of May and that a PC version of the game will actually appear at a later time. The Ghost Recon series set the bar for tactical shooters many years ago but, since then, the franchise has been dormant. Fortuna...

11 January 2012
15:31 GMT

Microsoft Plans Wider Xbox 360 and Windows Integration

The CES 2012 show has not been particularly video game oriented, with most companies concerned more with the next in television technology and smartphone development, but Microsoft included the Xbox 360 in its presentation. Steve Ballmer, who is the current chief executive officer of Microsoft, and Ryan Seacrest, wh...

11 January 2012
02:50 GMT

Tablet Controller for Xbox 360 Would Be Successful, Analyst Believes

In what is definitely a farfetched recommendation, games industry analyst Michael Pachter has advised Microsoft to consider releasing a tablet-like controller for the Xbox 360, in the vein of the Nintendo Wii U, or even support the integration of existing devices like the iPad or Galaxy Tab.Microsoft’s Xbox 360...

10 January 2012
19:41 GMT

Analyst: December 2011 Will Be Growth Month, Xbox 360 and Modern Warfare 3 Are Main Causes

The NPD Group, the company that tracks retail sales of video games and hardware for the United States market, is set to launch its official figures for December In the coming days and at least one prominent analyst believes that the industry will grow by about 2 percent when compared to the same period of 2010 while ...

10 January 2012
16:31 GMT

Rumor Mill: Xbox 720 Might Integrate Tablet

Video game site Gamespot is quoting unnamed sources inside Microsoft to suggest that the new yet announced but much rumored Xbox 720 home console from the company will be built around a tablet concept.The source does not offer much information on the tablet or what features it will sport but talks about the desire of...

10 January 2012
13:41 GMT

Microsoft Refunds Money to Xbox Live Phishing Victim

Microsoft has issued a refund to one of its Xbox Live users after she fell prey to a phishing scam and saw her account used by hackers to purchase thousands of Microsoft Points. After hackers started stealing accounts from all sorts of Xbox 360 owners and then used them to buy various things, mostly relating to FIFA...

10 January 2012
05:10 GMT

Analysts: Xbox 360 Future Linked to Kinect Use, Live Expansion

The Xbox 360 home console from Microsoft is now the best selling game platform in North America and seems to be poised for a 2012 than is even better than last year but a number of analysts believe that the hardware needs to see improvements this year to remain competitive while the services offered to gamers also re...

9 January 2012
16:41 GMT

PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 Coming at E3 2012, Out Before the End of 2012

Another day, another batch of rumors about the next generation of consoles. This time new reports say that both the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox 720 will be presented, or at least hinted at, during E3 2012, with a possible market release towards the end of the year. While both Sony and Microsoft are adamant that their...

9 January 2012
15:41 GMT

The Three Most Popular Xbox 360 Games Are All Call of Duty Titles

Microsoft has just let loose a series of charts with the most popular games on its Xbox 360 platform and, to the surprise of almost no one, the three most played games on the platform are all part of the Call of Duty franchise. The Xbox 360 is a platform dominated by hardcore games and thanks to the newest charts fr...

9 January 2012
14:31 GMT

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Demo Out This Week for PS3 and Xbox 360

Square Enix has confirmed that fans of its Final Fantasy series will be able to check out its latest iteration, XIII-2, later this week, thanks to a free demo that will appear both on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. After the original Final Fantasy XIII disappointed gamers, Square Enix is trying hard to show them th...

9 January 2012
05:15 GMT

Xbox Live Indie Section Gets New Features and Less Restrictions

Microsoft has decided to make a few changes to the restrictions imposed to the developers that have been releasing games on its Xbox Live Indie section. It now allows them to create titles with bigger sizes, price them lower, and release more of them from their account. The Xbox 360 console draws in a variety of gam...

5 January 2012
19:31 GMT

Microsoft Pledges to Make UFC on the Xbox 360 Better in the Future

UFC first arrived on the Xbox 360 recently but fans have complained that technical issues have limited their enjoyment of the event.The statement from Microsoft says, “The broadcast of UFC 141 through the UFC for Xbox LIVE application was hampered by technical issues appearing in the hours leading up to the fig...

5 January 2012
09:45 GMT

Next Xbox Might Have DVR Functionality Thanks to New Microsoft Patent

Microsoft has just been granted a huge patent by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, which covers the creation of a device that can function both as a games console as well as a digital video recorder (DVR). Microsoft wants to turn its current Xbox 360 into a true entertainment hub, offering not just gaming function...

5 January 2012
05:29 GMT

Here Are the Most Pirated Games on the PC, Xbox 360 and Wii in 2011

While 2011 was a big year for the gaming industry, with many great games being released and selling very well, there were still pirates who chose to download illegal copies instead of buying them. Now, their actions have been counted and a top 5 with the most pirated games has been made for each major platform - the ...

3 January 2012
06:17 GMT

PC Gaming Will Become More Important in 2012, Analyst Believes

Gamers will start getting more and more interested in PCs, at least according to DFC Intelligence analyst David Cole, who believes that consumers will become disappointed with the lack of next-generation console announcements and just get powerful PCs in order to experience high quality games. Quite a few analysts h...

30 December 2011
13:31 GMT

GameStop Offers Massive Deals on Lots of Games, PS3 Accessories and Xbox 360 Consoles

GameStop has just unveiled the array of deals it’s running to celebrate the New Year, including select discounts on a variety of games across multiple platforms, not to mention plenty of price cuts made to PlayStation 3 accessories, as part of the Play Days offer, and even a hefty discount to a new Xbox 360 con...

30 December 2011
07:11 GMT

Features and Services Are More Important to Consoles Than Exclusive Games, Analyst Says

Current generation consoles need to evolve past their gaming-focused roots and adopt as many services and extra entertainment features as possible in order to continue selling well, at least according to analyst Scott Steinberg, who believes that extra features are even better than exclusive games. Seeing as how cur...

30 December 2011
03:11 GMT

Fez Now Rated for Release Next Year

Fez, the quirky puzzle platformer that’s been in development for quite some time, is now closer to release, as PEGI, the video game ratings body responsible for European territories, has just passed a rating for the downloadable game. Fez was originally scheduled to appear way back in 2010, but was then pushed...

30 December 2011
02:33 GMT

Diablo III on Consoles Mentioned in New Job Listing Posted by Blizzard

Diablo III is coming to the PC in early 2012, but its developer, Blizzard, is still experimenting with a possible console edition of the game, which has once again been proved through a new job listing posted by the studio. Diablo III has been a long time coming, with Blizzard teasing fans for quite some time while ...

29 December 2011
19:31 GMT

Gears of War 3 Demo Now Available for Download via Xbox Live

As a special treat for all the Xbox 360 owners who didn’t get a chance to experience the stunning Gears of War 3 title, Epic Games and Microsoft have just deployed a special demo for the game, which is now available for download via the Xbox Live online service. We named Gears of War 3 the best Xbox 360 exclus...

29 December 2011
05:37 GMT

PlayStation 4 or Xbox 720 Announcements Aren’t Coming in 2012

While more and more rumors are talking about the release of next-generation consoles, including the PlayStation 4 or the next Xbox, commonly known as the Xbox 720, games industry analyst Jesse Divnich believes we won’t even hear official announcements of these new devices. While current consoles like the PS3 o...

28 December 2011
19:41 GMT

Microsoft Removes Weapon Items for Xbox 360 Avatars Next Week

Microsoft is expected to enact a new policy that will remove all gun and weapon-like props from the Xbox Live Marketplace, which were designed to be showed off with Xbox 360 avatars created by all users of the console. Since their relatively awkward introduction in 2008, avatars have become pretty popular, especiall...

28 December 2011
04:50 GMT

All Zombies Must Die Out This Week on PS3 and Xbox 360

In case you’re looking for something to fill the time before you get ready for the New Year, the doublesix studio has got you covered, as the indie team will be releasing their All Zombies Must Die! title onto the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 later this week.While zombie games are getting a bit bland these days, ...

27 December 2011
15:21 GMT

GOTY 2011: Best Xbox 360 Exclusive – Gears of War 3

Microsoft is definitely shifting its strategy from getting as many exclusive games as possible onto its Xbox 360 platform to getting as much content, whether it’s Call of Duty DLC or TV on Demand, onto its console. As such, 2011 was quite slim in terms of full-pledged exclusive games for the device, but, among ...

23 December 2011
16:11 GMT

First Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 DLC Arrives on January 24 for Xbox 360

Activision has just confirmed that its blockbuster Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 shooter will be getting its first piece of downloadable content on January 24, 2012, in the form of a map pack that will be deployed onto the Xbox 360 platform and will be available for download by Call of Duty Elite premium subscribers...

22 December 2011
06:51 GMT

Xbox Live Error Codes 801540B7 and 80070571 Will be Fixed by Microsoft

Microsoft has confirmed that it’s working on solutions for errors that have been plaguing the Xbox 360 users, specifically those that result in error codes 801540B7 and 80070571, which are encountered by gamers when they try to log into their profile and then prevents their access to things like profile managem...

22 December 2011
05:32 GMT

New Wave of Xbox Live Entertainment Apps Now Available for the Xbox 360

Microsoft has just deployed a brand new batch of entertainment apps on its Xbox Live online service for the Xbox 360, while announcing a big new partnership with Orange TV for gamers living in France.Microsoft is staying true to its word by turning the Xbox 360 into a proper entertainment hub through strategic partne...

21 December 2011
12:31 GMT

Download Free Battlefield 3 Physical Warfare DLC on PC and Xbox 360

Electronic Arts and DICE have just deployed the free Physical Warfare downloadable content pack for Battlefield 3 on the PC and Xbox 360 platforms, after already releasing it last week for the PlayStation 3 edition of the first person shooter.Battlefield 3 impressed millions of gamers since its release in October so ...

21 December 2011
05:36 GMT

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Gets Video Comparison Between PS3 and Xbox 360 Versions

Final Fantasy XIII-2 is getting ready to be released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 early next year, so a brand new video comparison between the two versions of the Japanese role-playing game has just appeared on the web. While Final Fantasy XIII-2 is set to appear in North America and Europe at the end of Januar...

21 December 2011
02:34 GMT

Stacking Arrives on PC in Early 2012

After releasing Stacking onto the Xbox 360 at the beginning of the year, Double Fine Productions has now confirmed that the quirky Matryoshka-themed puzzler is coming to the PC platform early next year.Double Fine, after putting out some mixed received triple-A titles, has started focusing on lightweight downloadable...

20 December 2011
15:51 GMT

Star Wars Kinect Includes Jedi Dance Contests

The U.S. Entertainment Rating Software Board has just published a detailed listing for the upcoming Star Wars Kinect title, describing just what type of gameplay it will have, including, besides regular Jedi battles or pod racing, even dance contests.Star Wars Kinect has been a long time coming, with the developers a...

20 December 2011
14:31 GMT

12 Days of Xbox Deals Brings Big Discounts to Xbox Live Marketplace

Just after Valve deployed the Steam Winter Holiday Sale, Microsoft has confirmed its own initiative, called the 12 Days of Xbox Deals, which brings plenty of discounts on a variety of Xbox Live content, from games to avatar items, as well as bigger daily deals on popular games.The winter holidays are rapidly approach...

20 December 2011
13:21 GMT

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Has Horde-style Fight ‘Til Dawn Mode

Slowly but surely more and more details about Alan Wake’s American Nightmare, the next installment in the shooter series from Remedy Entertainment, are beginning to appear, with new information now confirming that the downloadable title will have a Fight ‘til Dawn mode, similar to Gears of War’s Hor...

19 December 2011
15:51 GMT

Sony Aims for 15 Million PlayStation 3 Sales before March 31, 2012

Andrew House, who is the leader of Sony Computer Entertainment, has reiterated that the company believes that it will sell more than 15 million PlayStation 3 home gaming consoles before the end of the 2012 fiscal year, which happens on March 31.The executive has said that at the moment overall sales of the platform a...

19 December 2011
15:01 GMT

Capcom to Release 8 Downloadable Games on Retail Disc This Spring

Capcom has confirmed that it plans on bundling together eight of its most popular downloadable games on a single disc, in the form of the Capcom Digital Collection for the Xbox 360.While the Japanese company has certainly been releasing quite a lot of triple-A titles, it’s also put out some interesting download...

19 December 2011
02:39 GMT

Redbox Says Modern Warfare 3 Is Most Rented Game of 2011

Movie and video game rental service Redbox has revealed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 from Infinity Ward and Activision was the most rented video game of the year. Here is the full top 10 video game rental games for 2011 according to Redbox:1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for the Xbox 3602. Just Dance 3 on th...

16 December 2011
14:31 GMT

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Gets First Concrete Details

The first actual details about the upcoming Alan Wake’s American Nightmare downloadable installment in Remedy Entertainment’s third person shooter series have just appeared, and it looks like it’s going to be a much more action-oriented experience.The original Alan Wake delivered a novel gameplay me...

16 December 2011
14:21 GMT

PlayStation 3 Is Lead Platform for Metal Gear Rising

The developers at Platinum Games have confirmed that the PlayStation 3 home gaming console from Sony is the leading platform for the upcoming Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Atsuhi Inaba, who is one of the producers working on the game, replied to a Tweet asking about the base platform for the game by saying PlaySta...

16 December 2011
07:02 GMT

Download The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Update 1.3 Now on Xbox 360

Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the Xbox 360 has just received a brand new update, taking it to version 1.3 and hopefully fixing lots of issues that appeared since the release of patch 1.2.Skyrim, although it amazed millions of gamers from all around the world last month when it appeared on...

15 December 2011
08:05 GMT

Alan Wake Officially Coming to PC in Early 2012

Remedy Entertainment has officially confirmed that it will be bringing its Alan Wake title to the PC platform in early 2012, after the announcement was teased for quite some time and even leaked yesterday.Alan Wake originally started out as a multiplatform release, but the publishing deal with Microsoft made it possi...

15 December 2011
06:41 GMT

Alan Wake PC Version Leaked by Steam Registry Listings

Alan Wake is getting ready not just for a downloadable adventure on the Xbox 360, in the form of Alan Wake’s American Nightmare, but also for a trip to the PC platform, at least according to some listings from the Steam registry that were spotted by eagle-eyed gamers.Alan Wake impressed lots of Xbox 360 gamers ...

14 December 2011
14:21 GMT


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