Entries in 'xbox 360' (1404)

New 'Xbox 720 leak' says it is "Always On, Always Connected" - will only install from optical discs

New 'Xbox 720 leak' says it is "Always On, Always Connected" - will only install from optical discs

Does a new report confirm that Xbox 720's always-on web connection will eventually lock-out second hand games?

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 19th 2013 at 11:00PM in News
NPD February: Dead Space 3 and Xbox 360 lead slow month for US retail

NPD February: Dead Space 3 and Xbox 360 lead slow month for US retail

Numbers are in for the past month at US retail from NPD, with results showing yet another poor sales period for the market.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 15th 2013 at 5:35AM in News
Xbox 360 trails behind PS3 and Wii in video-on-demand usage

Xbox 360 trails behind PS3 and Wii in video-on-demand usage

Microsoft may be desperate to position the Xbox 360 as the living room’s multimedia hub, but new stats suggest it lags behind its rival in key areas.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 14th 2013 at 9:29AM in News
Happy Wars sells big

Free Xbox 360 game Happy Wars scores 2m players

Xbox Live’s first free-to-play title Happy Wars has amassed over 2m players worldwide since launch.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 11th 2013 at 12:01PM in News

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Braid dev concerned by Microsoft's next-gen strategy

Braid dev concerned by Microsoft's next-gen strategy

The creator of indie hit Braid admits that the idea of working with Microsoft on its new Xbox console fills him with “a certain amount of dread”.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2013 at 3:57PM in News
Xbox 360 isn't maxed out yet, Gears of War dev argues

Xbox 360 isn't maxed out yet, Gears of War dev argues

Xbox 360 may be currently in what we suspect to be the last year of its life, but developers People Can Fly and Epic reckon there’s more juice waiting to ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2013 at 1:12PM in News
VIDEO: See the Gears of War Judgment cinematic trailer

VIDEO: See the Gears of War Judgment cinematic trailer

With its release nearly upon us, Microsoft has unleashed its cinematic trailer for Gears of War: Judgment.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 7th 2013 at 3:09PM in News
Tomb Raider DLC is timed exclusive on Xbox Live

Tomb Raider DLC is timed exclusive on Xbox Live

DLC for Square Enix’s new adventure outing Tomb Raider will arrive first on Xbox Live thanks to a timed exclusivity agreement with Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 7th 2013 at 11:40AM in News

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Metro: Last Light gets UK and US release date

Metro: Last Light gets UK and US release date

Deep Silver has at last announced a release date for 4A Games’ Metro: Last Light.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 1st 2013 at 10:00AM in News
Resident Evil 6 cut to £8.99 in Xbox Live sale

Resident Evil 6 cut to £8.99 in Xbox Live sale

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Games on Demand sale continues apace with recent release Resident Evil 6 cut to a staggeringly low price.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 28th 2013 at 2:02PM in News
Assassin's Creed IV confirmed for current gen; Exclusive content on PS3

Assassin's Creed IV confirmed for current gen; Exclusive content on PS3

Such is the extent of the leaks surrounding Assassin’s Creed IV that Ubisoft has broken its own embargo and confirmed the game.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 28th 2013 at 11:46AM in News
Remember Me dated for Europe and North America

Remember Me dated for Europe and North America

Capcom and Dontnod Entertainment have revealed upcoming action stealth title Remember Me will launch this June.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 28th 2013 at 7:19AM in News

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Maxim sponsors two free multiplayer maps for Gears of War: Judgement

Maxim sponsors two free multiplayer maps for Gears of War: Judgement

Microsoft efforts to thrust big brands upon you using Xbox 360 continues apace thanks to a new Gears of War partnership with Maxim.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 27th 2013 at 3:20PM in News
Microsoft kicks off Xbox 360 Games on Demand sale

Microsoft kicks off Xbox 360 Games on Demand sale

Xbox Live is making a rare move by taking on High Street pricing in what Microsoft has dubbed the ‘Xbox Ultimate Game Sale’.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 26th 2013 at 1:15PM in News
Watch Dogs being developed first for PC and next-gen

Watch Dogs being developed first for PC and next-gen

Ubisoft’s impressive looking Watch Dogs is, as suspected, being developed primarily as a PC title.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 26th 2013 at 12:22PM in News
Bioshock Infinite Season Pass confirms at least three DLC packs planned

Bioshock Infinite Season Pass confirms at least three DLC packs planned

Irrational Games has announced Bioshock Infinite will seek the ways of the Season Pass for post-launch content.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 22nd 2013 at 8:29AM in News

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Murdered: Soul Suspect to launch in 2014 on current-gen hardware

Murdered: Soul Suspect to launch in 2014 on current-gen hardware

Square Enix has confirmed platforms alogn with a vague release target for its freshly announced paranormal investigation game, Murdered: Soul Suspect.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 21st 2013 at 7:55AM in News
Microsoft vows "vigorous action" against Gears of War: Judgement pirates

Microsoft vows "vigorous action" against Gears of War: Judgement pirates

Those found to be playing Gears of Wars: Judgement early can expect a swift can of whoop-ass courtesy of Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 19th 2013 at 1:22PM in News
The X-Men: Xbox UK's Jon Grimes and Harvey Eagle on a successful year for 360

The X-Men: Xbox UK's Jon Grimes and Harvey Eagle on a successful year for 360

Everyone in games is talking about PlayStation this month. A big Sony announcement next week is getting tongues wagging. The long-awaited start to the next generation is almost upon us ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 14th 2013 at 10:35AM in News
Xbox 360 closes in on Wii's UK sales record

Xbox 360 closes in on Wii's UK sales record

The world’s eyes may be on PlayStation this month, but it is Xbox that is on the cusp of becoming the UK’s No.1 games console.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 14th 2013 at 10:01AM in News
Xbox 360's transition from hardcore to casual "was an accident of circumstance"

Xbox 360's transition from hardcore to casual "was an accident of circumstance"

One of the founders of the original Xbox programme at Microsoft has lashed out at the direction the company has taken with Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 13th 2013 at 11:18AM in News
Minecraft still top of UK XBLA charts

Minecraft still top of UK XBLA charts

Minecraft is still the top selling Xbox Live Arcade game in the UK.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 8th 2013 at 10:31AM in News
Now Rayman Legend backtracks on Wii U exclusivity, gets new release date

Now Rayman Legend backtracks on Wii U exclusivity, gets new release date

Ubisoft has confirmed that former Wii U exclusive Rayman Legends is now also to be released on Xbox 360 and PS3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 7th 2013 at 4:15PM in News
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge abandons Wii U exclusivity

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge abandons Wii U exclusivity

Tecmo Koei has announced that Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge is coming to Xbox 360 and PS3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 7th 2013 at 1:54PM in News
Microsoft went console route to beat Sony, former VP says

Microsoft went console route to beat Sony, former VP says

Former vice president Joachim Kempin has revealed that Microsoft got into the console business primarily to take on and defeat Sony – after Sony denied Microsoft’s interest in partnership.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 7th 2013 at 8:19AM in News