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Sony has announced that it has plans to expand the PlayStation Network service, which is at the moment free to all those who own a PlayStation 3 video game console and have an Internet connection, by creating something provisionally called the Sony Online Service. It will require a paid subscription and will offer co... |
23 November 2009
13:31 GMT |
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Just in time to catch the Modern Warfare 2 launch, Microsoft decided to initialize its own war, that against pirated Xbox 360 consoles. The company issued a huge ban across Xbox Live on all modded rigs and an overwhelming amount of players were outraged by this decision. Discussions of a lawsuit even began to emerge,... |
23 November 2009
06:31 GMT |
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About two weeks ago, Microsoft decided to deal another blow to the underworld of piracy, as a considerable number of modified Xbox 360 consoles had been banned from the Xbox Live. A lot of people, mostly those that ended up getting banned, were seriously frustrated by this decision, as one can only imagine, and it di... |
23 November 2009
03:09 GMT |
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Modern Warfare 2 might have set yet another record when it came out as it determined no less than 2 million Xbox Live users to get on the service at the same time, probably in order to enter multiplayer matches as soon as the game is released.But it seems that the huge launch, probably coupled with the decision by Mi... |
20 November 2009
15:01 GMT |
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Microsoft will make Zune available to international users on markets outside of the United States starting today, November 19th, 2009. However, this is valid only for the Redmond company’s Zune-branded service and not for the actual digital media players. The software giant launched its own devices designed to... |
17 November 2009
07:06 GMT |
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As weird as it may sound, Microsoft's loss of the Xbox 360 exclusivity of console Netflix streaming came in the nick of time. Last week, Sony also implemented this feature for its PlayStation 3, but it did so in a time window that offered Microsoft the perfect opportunity to strike back. Microsoft has a thing fo... |
13 November 2009
08:13 GMT |
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Microsoft will make available the next update to the service it has built around its Xbox console, come next week. Larry Hryb, the director of programming for the Microsoft gaming network Xbox Live, revealed that the Redmond company would offer all members of the Xbox LIVE community the latest refresh to the service ... |
13 November 2009
07:11 GMT |
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As the biggest game retailer in the US, GameStop has strongly opposed the idea of downloadable content, as it should have, since it's its natural enemy. Despite the support of the concept from both developers and publishers, GameStop has stood firm in its decision to stay clear of the DLCs. Well, not anymore. It... |
13 November 2009
06:49 GMT |
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Microsoft has gone ahead with its plan to ban from the Xbox Live service those users that have modified their gaming consoles and are using it in order to run pirated videogames. The move comes as more and more developers, as revealed by a survey from TIGA, are saying that they are afraid of the impact piracy can hav... |
13 November 2009
02:59 GMT |
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Microsoft has been making a lot of marketing noise lately in relation to the coming update for the Xbox 360 home gaming console, which is set to introduce social services, like Facebook, Twitter, and Last.fm, to those who are paying for the Xbox Live Gold subscription. The company hopes that the introduction of the s... |
12 November 2009
13:01 GMT |
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Microsoft has officially announced that on November 19, it will launch the second season of the 1 vs. 100 quiz game on the Xbox Live service. The company hopes that the popular social title, coupled with the introduction of Facebook, Last.fm and Twitter to the Xbox 360 console, will attract more casual players to the... |
12 November 2009
03:27 GMT |
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One of the big selling points of the Xbox 360 home gaming console, for this Christmas, is the social tools which Microsoft is promising to integrate, from Facebook and Twitter to Last.fm. They are being slowly rolled out over the coming weeks and the company is hoping that the new services, available to all thos... |
10 November 2009
14:31 GMT |
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We like in a much interconnected world. Nearly all videogames released on the PC, the Xbox 360 from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 from Sony heavily emphasize their multiplayer features, and cooperative play is seen as something standard for most gaming experiences.But it seems that the connectivity revolution has n... |
10 November 2009
02:48 GMT |
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While there are Microsoft customers that indulge in the illegal use of pirated software without so much as slap on the hand from the company, others are less fortunate. Larry Hryb, Microsoft’s director of programming for Xbox Live, has confirmed officially that it is actively banning Xbox 360 owners that ... |
6 November 2009
07:40 GMT |
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Nintendo has announced that it plans to begin offering demos for a selected few titles distributed via the WiiWare service, which brings downloadable titles to those using the Wii. The idea is that if more people can get a taste of the experience offered by those games, then more of them will pay up and get the full ... |
5 November 2009
02:40 GMT |
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Several forums, most of them on the shady side of the Internet where pirates congregate, are reporting that the PC and the Xbox 360 versions of Modern Warfare 2 have already been leaked or sold early by some retailers and that pirates have ripped the contents and are offering them online.The leaks are unusual, given ... |
4 November 2009
05:30 GMT |
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The Xbox 360 division at Microsoft does not feel in any way threatened by the rise of cloud-based computers like the recently revealed OnLive and Gaikai, believing that the current distribution model, focused on disk-based releases and downloadable content, will be central for the coming years.Jerry Johnson, who is t... |
2 November 2009
13:11 GMT |
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The main piece of content of the week has been our review of Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, the military simulation created by Codemasters in house, a direct rival of ArmA 2. But you can also check out the EndWeekGame feature, a Weekend Reading piece about Xbox Live and PlayStation Network and the other headlin... |
1 November 2009
13:31 GMT |
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The PlayStation 3 Slim and the Xbox 360 Elite versions have the same price, selling for 299 dollars or the equivalent on most markets and barring any special offer. The two companies seem determined from now on to match each other’s price cuts as the battle for sales heats up with second place behind Nintendo W... |
31 October 2009
13:11 GMT |
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The common complaint echoing in various outlets coming from long-time gamers is that modern video games are getting easier and easier as time goes by, with developers and publishers pandering to the needs of new gamers, who are less experienced and less able to complete tough titles. But research undertaken by Bruce... |
28 October 2009
05:18 GMT |
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Microsoft has started rolling out an update to Xbox LIVE that, among others, is designed to kill unauthorized memory units that customers are using with their consoles. On October 22nd, 2009, concomitantly with the worldwide general availability of Windows 7, the Redmond company gave the green light to Wave 1 of the ... |
23 October 2009
08:25 GMT |
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Redmond-based software giant Microsoft seems ready to add some more features to its future Windows Mobile 7 operating system in its quest to making the platform much more user friendly. It seems that the upcoming platform flavor and Xbox Live will be joined, something that has been rumored a few times before and now ... |
22 October 2009
07:15 GMT |
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Microsoft seems to be considering a rewards program for a segment of the Xbox Live subscribers, probably later to be extended to the whole service. An e-mail has been sent by the creator of the Xbox 360 to a select few gamers inviting them to join what is described as an “exclusive pilot rewards program.”... |
21 October 2009
04:10 GMT |
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Xbox Live has a big autumn update coming up, and it's going to bring a whole lot of new features. After the update, the online service will support an MSNBC news feed, a music-focused marketplace and high-definition Zune videos. It will also integrate in its system the Last.fm, Twitter and Facebook applications.... |
20 October 2009
16:01 GMT |
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Forza 3 and Borderlands haven't been officially launched yet, but that doesn't mean the games can't be found somewhere. If we look back at the X Men: Origins movie, it became available as a pirated version, as an unfinished work-print, way before the film was in theaters. So as long as the will exists,... |
19 October 2009
06:00 GMT |
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Electronic Arts seems to be pleased with the performance of Madden NFL 10, after initial reports that it was disappointed with sales, and has decided to announce a new spin off based on the same game engine, called Madden NFL Arcade, which is set to be released via the Xbox Live Marketplace and via the PlayStation Ne... |
16 October 2009
03:48 GMT |
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Microsoft has debuted a new Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program, inviting users to become a part of the testing efforts for the development of the next refresh for the services built around its gaming console. In this regard, Larry Hryb (aka Major Nelson), the Director of Programming for the Microsoft gaming network Xbo... |
15 October 2009
04:21 GMT |
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Halo 3: ODST has been loved by some, who are playing up its innovative campaign storytelling and its pacing, along with the new Firefight mode, and has been dismissed by some as being just a quick way for Bungie and for Microsoft to make money, pointing out the 60-dollar price point and the limited content in single ... |
6 October 2009
13:01 GMT |
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For a long time, players and videogame creators have thought of videogames distributed only digitally, with no boxed retail disc, as a nice side show but not popular enough to generate the sales and the profits that big publishers are looking for.But if the figures cited by a representative of Microsoft Australia are... |
7 September 2009
02:55 GMT |
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Epic Games and Chair have announced that Shadow Complex, a 2D Castlevania style videogame released over Xbox Live with no boxed copy, has managed to sell more than 200,000 units in its first week since it was outed on August 19, becoming the most downloaded single player-oriented game in the history of the Microsoft ... |
1 September 2009
13:31 GMT |
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Champions Online will probably never get to be as popular as the current king of the MMOs, World of Warcraft from Blizzard; still, the game will surely find a niche market amongst those interested in superpowers, made villains and saving the world.The videogame is set to arrive on September 1 but only those who play ... |
31 August 2009
13:21 GMT |
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GameStop has attracted many gamers’ antipathy. Some don't like it because it makes so much money on used games and because of the way it pushes blockbuster games to customers.Most big videogame publishers do not like it because it makes huge profits from used games sales, even though the industry benefits ... |
28 August 2009
12:51 GMT |
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Celebrities are people too, meaning that they also have normal hobbies like each and every one of us. From watching movies or TV shows to playing video games, there are many things that almost any big celebrity wants to do to unwind. Megan Fox, one of the hottest young actresses coming out of Hollywood these days, i... |
27 August 2009
15:01 GMT |
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Xbox Live is one of the most important online services designed for the Xbox 360 console made by Microsoft. It provides a top-notch environment for gamers and for the companies that create the titles and it receives newer and newer features everyday, with the likes of Facebook, Twitter or Last.fm being set to appear ... |
18 August 2009
15:01 GMT |
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After the latest Xbox LIVE update is rolled out today, August 11th, 2009, users will be able to enjoy a refreshed version of the Dashboard, Microsoft promised. This is valid for all members of the Xbox LIVE community worldwide, and there are additional goodies in store on top of the new version of the Dashboard. Fact... |
11 August 2009
04:54 GMT |
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Online services are some of the most important pieces of software for any console in this generation of platforms. From Xbox Live to the PlayStation Network or WiiWare, every such service is vital for gamers to stay in touch with their friends and family and entertain themselves. But even though Xbox Live is the mos... |
11 August 2009
03:16 GMT |
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The Xbox 360 is a very popular gaming device, largely due to the fact that its Xbox Live service is one of the best online features in any current generation console, offering a wide amount of content, downloads and getting new aspects everyday.One of these is the fact that Xbox 360 users can now use the popular Inte... |
7 August 2009
16:31 GMT |
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Xbox Live is an important service for Microsoft and its Xbox 360 home gaming console. Apart from allowing players to get into multiplayer matches and take a sneak peek at game videos and demos, Live has emerged as a powerful social tool, with players checking in with friends and with Mii-inspired Avatars introduced t... |
6 August 2009
03:14 GMT |
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Activision announced yesterday that Xbox Live Avatars would be incorporated into Guitar Hero 5, with players being able to use them as part of their in-game band and with full customization options available, thus controlling every aspect of their appearance.Just after the publisher made the announcement, a lot of pe... |
5 August 2009
14:11 GMT |
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Activision has announced that one of the new features for its upcoming music simulation Guitar Hero 5 will be full integration of the Avatars that users have been able to create for Xbox Live. Basically, instead of using the in-game characters to rock out, players can import their Xbox 360-based creation and see how ... |
4 August 2009
14:51 GMT |
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Halo Wars is now a new game. Not because a major DLC pack or an update has modified its variables radically but because of the fact that leaderboards and matchmaking rankings are reset to the date when the title was released following a problem related to Xbox Live.A brief post on the official forum now maintained by... |
30 July 2009
07:50 GMT |
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The Xbox 360 was the first next-generation console to appear and really introduce to people an HD gaming experience. Shortly after its release, Microsoft’s two main rivals, Nintendo and Sony, both released their current-generation platforms, in the form of the Wii and PlayStation 3. According to the NPD sales ... |
27 July 2009
02:44 GMT |
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Xbox Live is one of the most popular online services and also one of the most powerful tricks up the Xbox 360's sleeve. Even though it makes gamers pay for multiplayer connectivity, it is still one of the best services around, despite the fact that some of its competition boasts that it has already surpassed it.... |
22 July 2009
16:41 GMT |
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The Preview Program for the next release of Xbox LIVE Update is now live, Microsoft revealed on July 20, 2009. In fact, the Redmond company is currently accepting participation requests into what Larry Hryb, director of programming for the Microsoft gaming network Xbox Live, referred to as the “Xbox 360 System ... |
21 July 2009
04:33 GMT |
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Battlefield 1943 has generated much more interest than DICE ever thought it would. When the game was released, the servers were assaulted by so many potential players that connections were incredibly slow, lag was incredibly high and the game was pretty much unplayable for a short while.DICE quickly stepped in to add... |
15 July 2009
13:21 GMT |
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It seems that Microsoft is getting pretty close to the release dates for some unique new features for the Avatars that have been available on the Xbox 360 for quite some time now. The company had already announced that it plans to add a Marketplace for Avatars and an Awards section for it but has given no clear timel... |
13 July 2009
04:11 GMT |
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There are certainly a lot of things you need to take into account when buying a current-generation game console. From what type of games they are most equipped to handle, to what type of multimedia capabilities they posses or, most importantly these days, what online service they feature. For quite some time, the be... |
10 July 2009
02:21 GMT |
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1 vs. 100 is one of the most interesting things happening at the moment on Xbox Live. The game is still in the beta stage but manages to attract a lot of gamers who test their trivia knowledge while also enjoying the social aspects of the crowd interaction.Until now, people who took part played for bragging rights as... |
8 July 2009
16:31 GMT |
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Xbox Live is one of the most important services to Microsoft these days, as it is a major feature for its Xbox 360 platform and generates a lot of profit, thanks to the subscribers that pay almost $50 a year in order to have a Gold membership and enjoy the privileges of playing multiplayer games and other things. Bu... |
2 July 2009
15:01 GMT |
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At the start of July 2009, Microsoft acknowledged the fact that customers were experiencing intermittent errors on Windows LIVE Marketplace. The Redmond company indicated that it was actively working to resolve the issues. However, at this point in time members of the Xbox LIVE community have not received information... |
2 July 2009
03:20 GMT |
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