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Xbox Dashboard to launch November 15 tips PayPal leak

Chris Davies, Sep 29th 2011 Discuss [0]

Microsoft's Xbox Dashboard upgrade has been tipped to roll out on November 15, with a leaked internal PayPal email supposedly confirming the third-gen interface's full launch. Although Microsoft expects to begin a trial of the updated Dashboard in October, the email shared with Kotaku suggests users not part of that beta won't have long to wait until they too can have it. Read The Full Story

Battlefield 3 competition to give away $1.6 million

Rue Liu, Sep 27th 2011 Discuss [3]

The massively popular Battlefield gaming franchise is getting ready to launch its 3rd installment 3 it's about to get even more epic. Electronic Arts and Virgin Gaming are teaming up to create the "largest console video game competition in gaming history." And the prize money they're preparing to give away to hardcore BF3 gamers totals a whopping $1.6 million. Read The Full Story

Special editions of Batman: Arkham City pack in unique content

Shane McGlaun, Sep 22nd 2011 Discuss [0]

One of the games that many gamers are looking forward to that is set to land soon is Batman: Arkham City. There are going to be several special editions of the game that will pack in extras for fans wanting more than just the regular game. We can also expect like many other games that the pre-orders for the title due October 21 will come with various freebies at different retailers. Read The Full Story

Burnout Crash comes to Xbox 360 and PS3

Shane McGlaun, Sep 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

EA has announced that the latest Criterion video game is on Xbox 360 Xbox Live Arcade on the Playstation Network for the PS3 console and is called Burnout Crash. The video game is $9.99 for PS3 owners and 800 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 gamers. The game seems to be based on the Crash Mode in Burnout Paradise. The game has six different locations for players to enjoy. Read The Full Story

Microsoft considering Xbox TV partnerships with Comcast, Verizon

Rue Liu, Sep 19th 2011 Discuss [1]

Microsoft is reportedly in talks with Comcast and Verizon for partnerships to stream traditional cable TV directly through the Xbox 360 console. The upcoming service was originally thought to be a threat to other video streaming services such as Netflix as well as to cable TV, but now it looks like Microsoft will be seeking cable TV as allies instead. Read The Full Story

Kinect sales miss Japanese targets

Chris Davies, Sep 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

A Microsoft exec has admitted that Kinect sales have proved disappointing in Japan, with the Xbox 360 still failing to grab market share as expected. Xbox Japan chief Takashi Sensui confirmed that sales of the motion-tracking peripheral "haven't met our initial expectations in Japan," MarketWatch reports, with the gadget "still not widely recognized." The confession follows an admission earlier this week that Windows Phone sales were also unsatisfactory. Read The Full Story

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Microsoft is the Gaming Business’ New King

Don Reisinger, Sep 15th 2011 Discuss [35]

When I look around the gaming industry right now, it’s tough to find any single company that really “gets” it. Nintendo has the Wii, which was performing well for quite some time, but that device’s popularity has started to wane. And the 3DS has pretty much disappointed everyone from Nintendo’s CEO Satoru Iwata to his company’s most ardent supporters.

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Splitfish unveils Fragfx Shark 360 controller system for Xbox 360

Shane McGlaun, Sep 15th 2011 Discuss [1]

We have talked about the Splitfish controllers for console gamers and computer gamers before. The last time I mentioned the company was in September of last year when the new FragFX controller system was announced for the PS3, PC, and Mac gamers to take advantage of. The Xbox 360 was left out with the last controller system from Splitfish. Read The Full Story

Razer shows off rough design for Xbox 360 Arcade Stick

Shane McGlaun, Sep 15th 2011 Discuss [2]

Razer is well known for making some really cool gaming accessories for computers and game consoles. The latest project that is underway at Razer is the new Xbox 360 Ultimate Arcade Stick. It looks like a joystick off an 80's arcade game for sure. It has a big joystick with a black knob along with eight colored buttons. The design you see in the photos is not finalized. Read The Full Story

Microsoft talks Xbox LIVE on Windows 8

Chris Davies, Sep 15th 2011 Discuss [0]

Microsoft has been talking more about its plans to integrate Xbox LIVE into Windows 8, pulling together its PC and gaming divisions as well as streaming entertainment. Spokesperson Major Nelson confirmed to developers at BUILD this week that they would be able to create Windows 8 specific titles that hook into the same Xbox LIVE systems as their Xbox 360 counterparts. Read The Full Story

Xbox 360 dashboard update beta in October

Rue Liu, Sep 9th 2011 Discuss [4]

Microsoft is getting ready to launch a major update for its Xbox 360 dashboard later this fall, with beta testing to roll out in October. The revamped interface will mean easier, faster navigation, and integration of more Kinect voice commands to search for movies, music, games, and more. Read The Full Story

PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Modded into One Console

Chris Burns, Sep 6th 2011 Discuss [10]

It wasn't a matter of IF it were going to happen, it was much more a matter of WHEN - and that time is now - a single box with two of the top gaming systems in the world running in and out of it, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Reddit user timofiend has found what he considers the perfect combination of two systems and a rather simple encasement for a single gaming unit that stomps out all others. As many commenters on the project have mentioned already: finally there's a use for this ol' PC tower I've got lying around. Read The Full Story