Tag Archives: Microsoft
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 | 12:25 BST
‘Sony and Microsoft aren’t embracing change’ – Firefall dev
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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Posted in: Android, PS3, Platform holders, Xbox 360
Tags: firefall, Kickstarter, Microsoft, Ouya, Sony
Mon, Jul 30, 2012 | 18:06 BST
Microsoft Surface release date confirmed
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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Posted in: Microsoft, Platform holders, Xbox 360, microsoft financials
Tags: Microsoft, Microsoft Surface, PC, windows 8
Mon, Jun 25, 2012 | 21:26 BST
Report: Microsoft to open retail store in London
According to a new report, Microsoft is preparing to open a shop in London.
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Posted in: Development, Microsoft
Tags: Microsoft
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 | 11:43 BST
Halo 4 UK TV ad features new live-action Master Chief footage
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.
Mon, Jun 11, 2012 | 15:21 BST
Halo 4 live-action trailer to debut during tonight’s England-France match
You’ve now one more reason to tune into tonight’s Euro 2012 match between England and France.
Mon, Jun 11, 2012 | 15:27 BST
Forza Horizon Vehicle List Compiled by Fans
Forza fans over at Forzamotorsport.net has compiled an unofficial list of cars which may feature in Playground Games’ upcoming racer Forza Horizon.
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 | 19:25 BST
Microsoft goes first: E3 press conference date announced
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.
Mon, Apr 02, 2012 | 23:42 BST
Xbox 360 Triple Play kicks off, gives chance to grab 300 MSP for free
Microsoft’s announced an Xbox 360 Triple Play promotion which can net you 300 Mircrosoft points for free this April.
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 | 20:28 GMT
Microsoft staffing two new Kinect-focused studios
A set of recruitment ads suggests Microsoft’s planning to set up two new Kinect-focused development studios.
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 | 13:55 GMT
Microsoft offering $20,000 for Kinect development
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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Posted in: Development, Microsoft
Tags: Kinect Accelerator, Microsoft
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 | 21:17 BST
Xbox Live dashboard preview accepting beta applicants
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 »
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Posted in: Kinect, Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: major nelson, Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Dashboard update
Tue, Oct 11, 2011 | 21:42 BST
More graphs than you’d ever want about Gears of War 3 multiplayer
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
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
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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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox 360
Tags: Dance Central, Dance Central 2, Microsoft
Sat, Sep 03, 2011 | 23:28 BST
Is Slavery: The Game even real?
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”
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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Posted in: Microsoft, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: Epic Games, Gears of War 3, Microsoft, season pass
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 | 20:12 BST
Dance Central almost had its own hardware
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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Posted in: Kinect, Rhythm action, Xbox 360
Tags: Dance Central, kinect, Microsoft, project natal, Xbox 360
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 | 17:59 BST
Avatar Kinect is now available for download
A post over at Major Nelson’s blog has confirmed that Avatar Kinect is now available for download.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox Live
Tags: Avatar Kinect, Kinect Fun Labs, Microsoft, Xbox Live
Sat, Jul 02, 2011 | 06:26 BST
Microsoft merges Games for Windows with Xbox.com
Microsoft’s PC gaming service will soon become just another branch of console gaming hub Xbox.com.
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Posted in: Games for Windows, Microsoft, PC, Retail
Tags: Games for Windows, Microsoft, steam, xbox.com
Fri, Jul 01, 2011 | 09:03 BST
European release of Trenched delayed by Trench boardgame
If you’re one of the many Europeans eagerly awaiting the release of Double Fine’s latest title, Trenched, you’re probably wondering what the hold up is. As it turns out, they’ve been delayed by a copyright claim by the designer of the boardgame “Trench.”
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