Category Archives: Windows Phone 7

Wed, May 09, 2012 | 00:10 BST

Angry Birds Space getting closer to Windows Phone launch

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After all that is-it-or-isn’t-it over whether Angry Birds Space would reach Windows Phone, Rovio has apparently confirmed the new port is not far off.

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Wed, Mar 07, 2012 | 21:37 GMT

XBLIG Companion app released for Windows Phone

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The Xbox Live Indie Games Companion app is now available for Windows Phone users. The app allows the user to browse through Xbox Live Indie Games and it’s free. A video for it is below.

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Tue, Mar 06, 2012 | 07:09 GMT

Cave launching Dodonpachi Maximum on WP7 on March 7

Cave’s confirmed it’ll release a new Dodonpachi game, called Dodonpachi Maximum, on Windows Phone 7 tomorrow (March 7). The game will feature enemies and ships from save Dodonpachi games Blissful Death and Resurrection. You can buy it for $5.

There’s a video of it below, via Joystiq.

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Fri, Feb 24, 2012 | 09:18 GMT

Splinter Cell: Conviction released for Windows Phone 7

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A mobile version of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction has released on Windows Phone 7, according to AnythingButiPhone. It features gameplay mechanics from its console and PC brother, such as “mark and execute”. An iOS version was released in 2010. Conviction original hit 360 and PC in June 2010.

Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 07:18 GMT

Must Have Games for Windows Phone starts Feb 1st

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A new Xbox Live promotion for Windows Phone will provide a range of five self-titled Must Have Games, geared for a staggered release across February.

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Fri, Jan 20, 2012 | 08:43 GMT

Harmonix launches Dance Central Dance Cam for iOS, Android, WP7

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Harmonix has released something known as Dance Central Dance Cam for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone 7 devices. The app will allow users to pick previews of tracks on it, then practice them and be recorded whilst doing it. Videos can also be showcased for Facebook friends. Songs from the game are included, featuring I Like It, Bulletproof and Like a G6.

Get it from all respective marketplaces in the US now, with it coming to Europe soon. And no, I’m not touching it within a 50 mile radius.

Thanks, Joystiq.

Fri, Jan 20, 2012 | 14:50 GMT

Microsoft Q2: Xbox platform revenue up 9%

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Microsoft has posted a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2011, with strong performance from the Xbox 360 division.

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Tue, Jan 10, 2012 | 11:55 GMT

Microsoft at CES 2012: Ballmer’s Metrosexual circus

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Next Xbox announced! Not. All the details on Microsoft’s CES keynote: 66 million Xbox 360s sold and 44 million Xbox Live subscriptions, plus the debut of “two-way TV” and Metro-everything.

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Mon, Jan 09, 2012 | 22:03 GMT

Call of Duty takes top three spots on 2011 Xbox Live activity charts

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One juggernaut dominated Xbox Live during 2011 – and it’s exactly what you expected.

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Sat, Jan 07, 2012 | 13:41 GMT

Black Ops, Age of Empires Online, others top Xbox Live activity charts for 2011

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Microsoft has released a list of the most popular titles on Xbox services for 2011, and Black Ops was the number one title for the year on Live, based on unique users.

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Mon, Jan 02, 2012 | 22:03 GMT

First Sonic 4 Episode 2 trailer confirms Metal Sonic, Tails

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During the holidays, Sega got official about the next episode of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 with a brief teaser trailer.

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Thu, Dec 08, 2011 | 23:54 GMT

Halo Waypoint, ATLAS real-time map app headed to mobiles

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An official Halo Waypoint app, showing Halo: Reach stats, service records and custom challenges, is set to launch alongside an map strategy app called ATLAS.

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Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 02:05 GMT

EverQuest admins issue final warning to cheaters

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A post on the Sony Online Entertainment forums has warned players of an imminent crackdown on those utilising exploits in the nearly 12 year old MMORPG, Everquest. The teams has “quietly invested significant behind the scenes effort” and advises cheaters to “take heed and reform. There will be no second chances.”

Thanks, Blue.

Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 01:58 GMT

IGF Awards expands with Microsoft-sponsored XBLA prize

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The Independent Games Festival has added a new gong to its list of honours, with a publishing deal on the cards for the winner.

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Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 07:46 GMT

Microsoft to release new Xbox Companion WP7 app tomorrow

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Microsoft’s announced it’ll release an Xbox Companion app for Windows Phone 7 handsets tomorrow alongside the launch of the Next Xbox Dashboard.

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Thu, Oct 27, 2011 | 15:30 BST

Rumor – New Xbox Live dashboard to launch next week

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According to a rumor posted over on tech site Win Rumors, Microsoft’s new Xbox Live dashboard update is set to launch next week. The site said it had a look at the update yesterday at the Nokia World event, and has posted a video of its hands-on with the update’s Windows Phone integration and Kinect features. It has been reported previously, that WP7 users can use the phone as a remote control with the dashboard via an app created for the service. A leaked PayPal memo posted back in September, while the dashboard’s beta was ongoing, pegged the new interface for a November 15 release. We’ll send a mail. Thanks, OXM.

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Sat, Nov 05, 2011 | 16:33 GMT

Microsoft Q1 FY12 results: LIVE revenue up 7%, costs up 19%

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Microsoft has released its financial report for the quarter ending September 30, showing a rise in sales but a dropping off of profits for its Entertainment division.

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Wed, Oct 19, 2011 | 19:26 BST

Sonic CD trailer shows an “adventure from the past, rebuilt for the future”

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SEGA has released a new Sonic CD video, which shows the blue fella running around in an “adventure from the past, built for the future.” The re-mastered version of the 1993 Mega CD game is set for release this winter on Android, iOS, PC, PSN, WP7, and XBLA. It will include the original Japanese soundtrack as well as Metal Sonic and Amy Rose. Enjoy below.

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Thu, Oct 06, 2011 | 23:16 BST

Rumour – Microsoft to debut streaming games service in 2012

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Whisperers believe Microsoft is to launch a “universal gaming platform” to rival streaming games service OnLive as early as next year.

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Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 18:49 BST

WP7 Xbox Companion App lets you control your console with your phone

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Not only did Microsoft announce new TV and film partners today, it also revealed a new Companion App for Windows Phone 7 which will allow users to search and control content from Xbox Live Marketplace through their Xbox 360.

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