Tagged:  Microsoft

By Mike Deas, February 15, 2012 8 Features

Two weeks ago it was announced that Microsoft would be implementing a new technology in the upcoming Xbox 720 (now code-named “Durango” according to Kotaku) to block consumers from playing used games in their consoles. Internet buzz has already begun… Read More »

By Mike Murphy, January 29, 2012 1 GN

Microsoft is throwing a month-long shindig for Xbox LIVE users starting February 15 titled the Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party. During this four-week fiesta, a new downloadable title will hit XBLA every Wednesday until March 7. Those who take full… Read More »

By Brad Tramel, January 25, 2012 2 GN

The successor to the Xbox 360 will play Blu-ray discs and prohibit the use of used games, an anonymous games industry source told Kotaku. The news comes only days after another all-but-confirmed report stated that production of the processing chip… Read More »

By Mike Murphy, January 24, 2012 0 GN

When Microsoft revealed that it would not be using regular currency for its Xbox LIVE transactions on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace when the service was announced, replacing it with the complex Microsoft Points system, not many gamers were thrilled. Now,… Read More »

By Mike Murphy, January 11, 2012 0 GN

According to inside sources with knowledge of the discussions surrounding Microsoft’s plans for an online media subscription service, Microsoft TV, the console maker has decided to put said talks with media companies on hold for financial reasons. The insiders allege… Read More »

By Mike Murphy, January 10, 2012 1 GN

Microsoft and News Corporation have revealed that the company behind Fox News will be bringing the channel’s broadcasts along with several other News Corp.-owned properties to the Xbox 360 via new Xbox LIVE apps in 2012. Announced last night at… Read More »

By Dan Russo, January 8, 2012 2 GN

E3 2012 is starting to get crowded. With the expected announcement of launch date and pricing for the Wii U, Sony and Microsoft refuse to be left behind as they plan to announce their next console iterations. The news comes… Read More »

By Brad Tramel, January 7, 2012 0 GN

Microsoft has finally restored the Xbox LIVE account of a customer hit by an overseas phishing scam, the company announced yesterday in a statement. The customer went to Xbox LIVE Customer Support with the issue a few days ago, and… Read More »

By Jason Fanelli, January 3, 2012 0 VG Review

With other more modern Halo experiences to be had, including one that this game borrows its multiplayer from, does this Anniversary Edition stand the test of time? Of course it does! Was there ever really a doubt in your mind?

By Mike Murphy, November 28, 2011 0 GN

It appears that Microsoft is working on not just a next generation console, but a next-generation Kinect as well as sources have informed EuroGamer that the new motion control device will be so accurate that it can read lips. According… Read More »