Category Archives: Xbox Live

Sat, May 18, 2013 | 18:37 BST

Microsoft to announce “tons of exclusives” at E3 next month

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Microsoft is set to unveil its new Xbox console next week, but it is apparently saving some of its big software announcements for E3 as the console reveal is serving as foundation laying so to speak.

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Sat, May 18, 2013 | 17:36 BST

City Interactive’s Alien Fear has had its name changed to Alien Rage

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City Interactive has announced it has changed the name of its sci-fi, arcade-FPS Alien Fear – announced in 2012 – to Alien Rage. The game, which includes all sorts of weapons, firing modes, 21 enemy types and eight different bosses will be shown at E3 this year alongside its RPG Lords of the Fallen. Alien Rage will be available via digital distribution later this year for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. A teaser video is below.

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Fri, May 17, 2013 | 08:25 BST

Gears of War: Judgment ‘Lost Relics’ DLC outed, new maps & modes inbound

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Gears of War: Judgment’s next DLC pack ‘Lost Relics’ has been outed by co-developer Epic Games, and will bring new a new multiplayer mode and maps to the mix.

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Fri, May 17, 2013 | 00:17 BST

Xbox launches official news service ahead of May 21 reveal

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Microsoft has opened an official news portal pertaining to all things Xbox.

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Thu, May 16, 2013 | 21:35 BST

Thunder Wolves now on Steam, XBLA and PSN launch to be announced

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BitComposer Games has announced Thunder Wolves, the arcade-style helicopter-shooter from Most Wanted Entertainment, is now available through Steam for $14.99. The versions for PSN and XBLA will be released “shortly” thereafter. The game contains plenty of action with explosions and destructible environments with nine helicopters with unique arsenals at the player’s disposal. Each of the 13 missions contain elements of either stealth, escorting, or seek-and-destroy. You can also enlist the help of a buddy through local cop-op. Check it out through the link.

Thu, May 16, 2013 | 17:25 BST

Ride to Hell: Route 666 video walks you through the finer points of leading a biker gang

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A new gameplay walkthrough for Ride to Hell: Route 666 has been released. It talks the viewer through the basic flow of the game, the roles in their gang, and the strategy needed to ensure their leadership is unchallenged. Route 666 is set for release this summer on Steam, XBLA and PSN.

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Thu, May 16, 2013 | 10:53 BST

Sanctum 2 launch trailer is go, game out now on XBLA, Steam

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Sanctum 2 indie developer Coffee Stain Studios has released a launch trailer for its tower defence FPS hybrid.

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Wed, May 15, 2013 | 13:41 BST

Microsoft Points to be culled with release of new Xbox console – rumor

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Microsoft will announce Microsoft Points will be culled with the release of its next Xbox console, according to a report.

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Tue, May 14, 2013 | 17:41 BST

Battlefield 3 DLC sale goes live on XBL Marketplace

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Consider this a friendly reminder that all Battlefield 3 DLC is 50% off from today through May 20 on Xbox Live. The sale was announced last week as part of Microsoft’s “coming soon” update. Battlefield 3: Premium is also on sale for 30% off.

Tue, May 14, 2013 | 14:09 BST

Twitch App for Xbox 360 goes live in the US for XBL Gold Members

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The Twitch App for Xbox 360 will be made available today for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in the US. It will include the top 300 live channels and the ability to browse the directory by top channels, games and featured content. It is also Kinect-enabled, so you can use voice or motion controls. To download, just log into Xbox Live and download it.

Tue, May 14, 2013 | 11:53 BST

Wolfenstein 3D re-rated on Xbox Live & PSN, May 31st release date emerges

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Wolfenstein 3D has been re-certified for Xbox 360 and PS3 by the ESRB, and has spawned a new Xbox Live Arcade page with a May 31st release date. Given the recent reveal of Wolfenstein: The New Order, it’s certainly a curious thing.

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Mon, May 13, 2013 | 15:24 BST

TMNT: Out of the Shadows trailer shows Raphael throwing down

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows publisher Activision has released a new trailer that shows Raphael dishing out healthy dollops of attitude and pain.

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Mon, May 13, 2013 | 10:57 BST

Halo 4: new update to add Forge Island playlist

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Halo 4 developer 343 Industries has released details of its next title update, which will add a new Forge Island playlist to multiplayer, and has called on players to submit their own creations for its consideration.

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Sat, May 11, 2013 | 21:50 BST

Battleblock Theater celebrates Mother’s Day by releasing the prisoner Rose

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Battleblock Theater is celebrating Mother’s Day with a free prisoner named Rose. In order to collect Rose, all you need to do is log into Xbox Live and play the full version of the game. Rose will be around from now until Thursday, May 16. Via >playXBLA.

Fri, May 10, 2013 | 16:47 BST

Gears of War: Judgment gets new, free DLC next week

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Gears of War: Judgment’s next free-DLC pack, like Execution mode and the Haven and Capitol maps before it, will be sponsored by Maxim.

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Fri, May 10, 2013 | 11:19 BST

Minecraft Xbox 360: update 11 rolling out now, patch notes inside

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Minecraft Xbox 360 developer 4J Studios has confirmed that its 11th title update is rolling out across all territories now. The patch fixes many issues, and you can see them all in the patch notes here.

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Wed, May 08, 2013 | 13:04 BST

Doritos Crash Course 2 out now free on Xbox Live

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If you like free games or ‘free achievements’, another Doritos-sponsored release has just hit the Xbox Live Marketplace.

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Tue, May 07, 2013 | 18:50 BST

Minecraft Xbox 360 Update 11 and its bug fixes enter certification

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Minecraft Xbox 360 Update 11, which contains mainly bug fixes and the like, has gone into certification so it should be released sooner rather than later. The issues getting stomped by 4J Studios include explosion lag, messaging problems, spawn limit issue, and reduced Ghast sound volume. You can view the entire changelog over on OXM. You can also have a look at the Battle & Beasts Skin Pack through here if you haven’t already.

Tue, May 07, 2013 | 15:49 BST

Coming soon to XBL Marketplace: Fuse demo out, trailer inside

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Microsoft has announced the upcoming slate of XBL contents, and things kick off today with the demo for Fuse – which is also available on PSN – the Tomb Raider Shipwrecked multiplayer pack, and the addition of Lobo for Injustice: Gods Among Us.

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Tue, May 07, 2013 | 14:29 BST

Streets of Rage & ESWAT remakes pitched to Sega by Backbone, concept art surfaces

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Backbone Entertainment artist Arvin Bautista has published a gallery of concept images for Streets of Rage and ESWAT pitches to Sega while at the studio. The images give a glimpse of what might have been.

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