Entries in 'gold' (33)

Twitch app heading to Xbox 360

Twitch app heading to Xbox 360

Streaming video service Twitch is to get a dedicated app on Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2013 at 2:30PM in News
Diablo III auction house fixed, illicit profits heading to charity

Diablo III auction house fixed, illicit profits heading to charity

Blizzard is to hand over the profits generated from a recent bug in the Diablo III Auction house to charity.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2013 at 2:51PM in News
Rare Skylanders figures sell for £827 on eBay

Rare Skylanders figures sell for £827 on eBay

Activision’s toy-based console title Skylanders has demonstrated its incredibly loyal fan following after an auction for some rare figures reached £797 on eBay.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 20th 2012 at 1:48PM in News
LoveFilm hits Xbox 360 with new dashboard tomorrow

LoveFilm hits Xbox 360 with new dashboard tomorrow

Microsoft has confirmed that streaming movie service LoveFilm will arrive on Xbox 360 tomorrow alongside the rollout of the console’s new firmware and dashboard design.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 5th 2011 at 10:38AM in News

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Finally, Minecraft is finished

Finally, Minecraft is finished

Four million of you have already played it, but two years on from its initial launch PC hit Minecraft has finally been completed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 15th 2011 at 3:02PM in News
Limited Edition Zelda 3DS confirmed for UK

Limited Edition Zelda 3DS confirmed for UK

Nintendo has confirmed that it is to launch a Limited Edition Zelda 3DS console in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 8th 2011 at 1:51PM in News
Gold Wiimote for Skyward Sword

Gold Wiimote for Skyward Sword

A limited edition gold Wiimote will be released alongside The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 30th 2011 at 11:44AM in News
Duke Nukem Forever is finished

Duke Nukem Forever is finished

It's something that most of us believed would never happen. Duke Nukem Forever is complete. It's finished. It's gone gold and being pressed onto disc right now.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 24th 2011 at 2:19PM in News

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XBL has 12.5 Gold members

XBL has 12.5 Gold members

Microsoft has said that it currently has around 12.5m paying subscribers to Xbox Live. Subscriptions to the service currently cost £40 a year in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 2nd 2010 at 3:50PM in News
Xbox Live Silver gets new name

Xbox Live Silver gets new name

Microsoft has revealed a slight alteration to how it markets the two tiers of membership for Xbox Live.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 21st 2010 at 9:45AM in News
$100 Premium XBL service predicted

$100 Premium XBL service predicted

Earlier this week Microsoft announced that it is to increase the price of some Xbox Live subscription packages – but Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter thinks the platform holder is ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 2nd 2010 at 2:31PM in News
Analyst backs XBL price increases

Analyst backs XBL price increases

Microsoft’s decision to increase some of its subscription prices for Xbox Live Gold membership is understandable and will not damage the service, EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich has stated.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 31st 2010 at 11:35AM in News

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MS ups Xbox Live Gold price

MS ups Xbox Live Gold price

Microsoft has upped the price of Xbox Live Gold membership in the UK, US, Canada and Mexico.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 30th 2010 at 9:34PM in News
MS reveals Xbox Live Family Pack

MS reveals Xbox Live Family Pack

Ever been frustrated by the fact that while dad can play online on Xbox Live thanks to his Gold membership, the kids can’t do the same on the very same ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 22nd 2010 at 5:00PM in News
Premium PSN on the way

Premium PSN on the way

Sony is set to unveil a new premium online service that will cost the consumer around £50 per year, MCV understands.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2010 at 3:43PM in News
Gay Tony gets XBL discount

Gay Tony gets XBL discount

Microsoft has confirmed that the second expansion for Grand Theft Auto IV, called the Ballad of Gay Tony, is on sale for the next seven days on Xbox Live.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2010 at 6:33PM in News

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US: Pokewalker bundle incoming

US: Pokewalker bundle incoming

Ahead of the release of DS pair Pokemon HeartGold and Pokemon SoulSilver in North America on March 14th, it has been revealed that both games will come bundled with a ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 11th 2010 at 3:39PM in News
Left 4 Dead 2 open to Silver XBL members

Left 4 Dead 2 open to Silver XBL members

Microsoft has confirmed that Silver members of Xbox Live will be granted access to the multiplayer features of EA’s Left 4 Dead 2 next weekend.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 8th 2010 at 3:44PM in News
Live fees preventing 360 iPlayer

Live fees preventing 360 iPlayer

With dedicated BBC iPlayer apps already available on both the PS3 and Wii, it has been claimed that Microsoft has held talks with the BBC to bring an Xbox 360 ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 30th 2009 at 10:04AM in News
Sky TV arrives on Xbox Live

Sky TV arrives on Xbox Live

Sky’s long-awaited Xbox Live IPTV service has gone live in the UK, meaning that Xbox 360 owners are now able to access satellite TV without the need for a dish.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 27th 2009 at 9:53AM in News
JAPAN: Pokemon fever returns

JAPAN: Pokemon fever returns

The Pokemon craze may be getting on a bit in modern gaming terms, but there’s no sign yet that Pokefever is abating with huge sales for Nintendo’s latest release in ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 15th 2009 at 12:53PM in News
Twitter on Xbox clarified

Twitter on Xbox clarified

Microsoft has clarified yesterday’s confusion regarding the upcoming integration of Twitter and Facebook on Xbox 360, admitting that Silver Xbox Live members will not be able to access the service ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 28th 2009 at 11:18AM in News
Xbox 360 Twitter claims ‘incorrect’

Xbox 360 Twitter claims ‘incorrect’

Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has told MCV that reports claiming Twitter and Facebook access on Xbox 360 will be reserved for Gold members of Xbox Live only are incorrect.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 27th 2009 at 5:36PM in News
Last.FM free to XBL Gold members

Last.FM free to XBL Gold members

Microsoft has outlined some early details concerning its upcoming Xbox Live tie-up with popular music streaming service Last.fm, and the good news is that access will be free to Gold ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 1st 2009 at 11:13AM in News
Pokemon duo on for DS remake

Pokemon duo on for DS remake

Ahead of the rumour mill reaching fever point, Nintendo has reportedly confirmed that legendary Pokemon pair Heart Gold and Soul Silver are to be remade for DS.

IGN
reports that ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 8th 2009 at 5:45PM in News