Tag Archives: Microsoft

Mon, Aug 13, 2012 | 14:31 BST

Minecraft 360 update “not out soon,” but could include “unique things”

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Stuart Ross, developer at 4J Studios, has tweeted about the upcoming update for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition.

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Mon, Aug 06, 2012 | 17:09 BST

Xbox 720: “new Xbox” is “coming out with Windows 8″

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Xbox 720 is “coming out with Windows 8,” according to what could be a slip-up by Microsoft general manager Brian Hall.

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Wed, Aug 01, 2012 | 10:51 BST

Deadlight on Xbox Live imminently, review round-up is a mixed bag

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Deadlight, the zombie apocalypse platformer from Tequila Works is out today on Xbox Live Arcade, and although the zombie craze will seemingly never die, recent reviews point to a game with more than a few issues. Grab all the big scores below.

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Tue, Jul 31, 2012 | 12:25 BST

‘Sony and Microsoft aren’t embracing change’ – Firefall dev

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OUYA backer and developer of Firefall Red5 studios has called out Sony and Microsoft’s lack of willingness to embrace new ideas and change in the industry. The studio also thinks you are paying too much for new games.

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Mon, Jul 30, 2012 | 18:06 BST

Microsoft Surface release date confirmed

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Microsoft Surface has been given a solid release date, as confirmed in the company’s annual report. Check out all the launch details here.

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Mon, Jun 25, 2012 | 21:26 BST

Report: Microsoft to open retail store in London

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According to a new report, Microsoft is preparing to open a shop in London.

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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 | 11:43 BST

Halo 4 UK TV ad features new live-action Master Chief footage

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As promised, Microsoft aired the new full-length live-action Halo 4 trailer during the England vs France Euro 2012 match last night. The movie’s is an extended version of the snip shown during Microsoft’s E3 press conference. Halo 4 is in development by 343 Industries and will be releasing on November 6, 2012, exclusively for Xbox 360. Watch the trailer after the break.

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 | 15:21 BST

Halo 4 live-action trailer to debut during tonight’s England-France match

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You’ve now one more reason to tune into tonight’s Euro 2012 match between England and France.

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 | 15:27 BST

Forza Horizon Vehicle List Compiled by Fans

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Forza fans over at Forzamotorsport.net has compiled an unofficial list of cars which may feature in Playground Games’ upcoming racer Forza Horizon.

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Mon, Apr 16, 2012 | 19:25 BST

Microsoft goes first: E3 press conference date announced

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Microsoft’s confirmed it’ll be going first with its press conference at E3 this year. It’ll be held on Monday, June 4 at 10.00am PDT. That’ll be 6.00pm in the UK.

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Mon, Apr 02, 2012 | 23:42 BST

Xbox 360 Triple Play kicks off, gives chance to grab 300 MSP for free

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Microsoft’s announced an Xbox 360 Triple Play promotion which can net you 300 Mircrosoft points for free this April.

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Mon, Jan 23, 2012 | 20:28 GMT

Microsoft staffing two new Kinect-focused studios

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A set of recruitment ads suggests Microsoft’s planning to set up two new Kinect-focused development studios.

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Mon, Nov 21, 2011 | 13:55 GMT

Microsoft offering $20,000 for Kinect development

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Microsoft’s offering a $20,000 investment to developers who want to work with Kinect under a new initiative known as Kinect Accelerator.

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Wed, Oct 12, 2011 | 21:17 BST

Xbox Live dashboard preview accepting beta applicants

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Hoping to get your hands on the new Xbox 360 dashboard update before all of the rest of us chumps? Now you can try your luck through the beta sign-up. More »

Tue, Oct 11, 2011 | 21:42 BST

More graphs than you’d ever want about Gears of War 3 multiplayer

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Take a close look, Gears of War 3 players. Epic is giving you an up-close look at the stats behind game types and weapon use in the first weeks of Gears of War 3′s online modes. More »

Mon, Oct 10, 2011 | 17:03 BST

Microsoft “targeting” November 25 for XBL update

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The big new update that Microsoft announced last week is reportedly being targeted for a 25th of November release date. Though what exactly “targeting” means is anyone’s guess. More »

Thu, Sep 22, 2011 | 04:15 BST

Export your Dance Central songs to Dance Central 2

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If you’re a bit of a Dancing Queen and were looking forward to transferring your songs (and killer routines) from Dance Central to the sequel, we have some good news – and some bad news for you. New information from Microsoft says that you will be able to do exactly that – but you’ll have to pay for the privilege.

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Sat, Sep 03, 2011 | 23:28 BST

Is Slavery: The Game even real?

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Probably not. But this could be called a Master Class in the art of trolling the internet.
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Mon, Aug 29, 2011 | 18:31 BST

Microsoft announces $30 Gears of War 3 “Season Pass”

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Microsoft’s announced a “Season Pass” for Gears of War 3 which will bundle all upcoming DLC for the game at a highly-discounted rate.

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Mon, Aug 15, 2011 | 20:12 BST

Dance Central almost had its own hardware

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It’s hard to imagine that Dance Central was in development before Kinect was even announced, but Harmonix is now saying that the game was slated to have its own peripheral before Project Natal hit the scene.
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