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Microsoft launches Xbox Wire news service

Microsoft launches Xbox Wire news service

A new Xbox-centric news service has launched online by platform holder Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2013 at 11:00AM in News
Windows Blue becomes Windows 8.1, is free update

Windows Blue becomes Windows 8.1, is free update

The first major update for Windows 8 is coming later in the year under the banner of Windows 8.1.

by Seth Tipps
on May 15th 2013 at 9:09AM in News
Xbox Infinity once again tipped as new console name

Xbox Infinity once again tipped as new console name

A non-games industry site is reporting that Xbox Infinity will indeed be the name of Microsoft’s next console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2013 at 9:11AM in News
Microsoft confirms Gamescom return

Microsoft confirms Gamescom return

The new Xbox console will be showcased at Gamescom 2013 this August.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2013 at 3:35PM in News

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Call of Duty creators' next game is an Xbox exclusive - report

Call of Duty creators' next game is an Xbox exclusive - report

Those sleuths over at US site Kotaku believes it has all the information about a major new Xbox exclusive.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 30th 2013 at 10:35AM in News
Ted producer on-board for Gears of War movie

Ted producer on-board for Gears of War movie

The man behind Ted, Battleship and, erm, You, Me and Dupree, is working on the Gears of War movie.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 30th 2013 at 9:33AM in News
Microsoft books press event at LA's Galen Center ahead of E3

Microsoft books press event at LA's Galen Center ahead of E3

Microsoft has again booked the Galen Center in Los Angeles for an apparent pre-E3 press event.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 30th 2013 at 2:20AM in News

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Windows 8-based Next Xbox due out early November - report

Windows 8-based Next Xbox due out early November - report

We know, we know. ANOTHER next Xbox rumour story.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 26th 2013 at 10:12AM in News
Next Xbox reveal confirmed for May 21st

Next Xbox reveal confirmed for May 21st

Microsoft has finally confirmed when the first public details about the Next Xbox will be revealed. 

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 24th 2013 at 6:50PM in News
'Microsoft has not turned its back on indie devs'

'Microsoft has not turned its back on indie devs'

The belief that Microsoft is neglecting its relationship with indie developers is incorrect, one studio has insisted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 2:42PM in News
Xbox 360 app lets you order pizza, built custom pizzas with Kinect

Xbox 360 app lets you order pizza, built custom pizzas with Kinect

Gamers can now order pizza directly through their Xbox 360 consoles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 11:50AM in News

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Needham named as new Lionhead studio boss

Needham named as new Lionhead studio boss

John Needham has been named as the new studio boss at Microsoft owned developer Lionhead.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 9:23AM in News
MCV AWARDS 2013: Sales Triumph nod for Minecraft

MCV AWARDS 2013: Sales Triumph nod for Minecraft

Minecraft won an MCV Award last night. 

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 19th 2013 at 11:46AM in News
Poor Gears/God of War sales indicate disappointing March at US retail

Poor Gears/God of War sales indicate disappointing March at US retail

Financial services firm Cowen & Company has released estimated sales numbers of console-exclusives Gears of War: Judgment and God of War: Ascension, stating that the typically strong selling franchises appear ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 17th 2013 at 6:45AM in News

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Retail version of Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition delayed

Retail version of Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition delayed

The retail launch for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has been pushed back to June.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 14th 2013 at 9:13AM in News
Adam Orth exits Microsoft following always-on Twitter fiasco

Adam Orth exits Microsoft following always-on Twitter fiasco

Microsoft creative director Adam Orth, made infamous for his recent outburst on Twitter regarding always-connected consoles, has left the company.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 11th 2013 at 7:35AM in News
Report: Next Xbox to interact with cable boxes

Report: Next Xbox to interact with cable boxes

As things progress towards Microsoft’s eventual announcement of the next Xbox, new info has reportedly spilled out regarding cable box integration and Kinect eye movement detection.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 11th 2013 at 7:15AM in News
Microtransactions could be headed to Halo 4

Microtransactions could be headed to Halo 4

Halo 4’s executive producer has said that Microsoft is considering the introduction of microtransactions in the game.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 9th 2013 at 1:30PM in News
Microsoft sells IPTV business Mediaroom to Ericsson

Microsoft sells IPTV business Mediaroom to Ericsson

Streaming TV tech provider Mediaroom has been sold off by former owner Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 8th 2013 at 4:05PM in News
Microsoft apologies for Orth's "always-on" internet outburst

Microsoft apologies for Orth's "always-on" internet outburst

Comments from Microsoft Studios creative director Adam Orth attacking always-on internet naysayers have been labelled as “inappropriate” by Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 8th 2013 at 9:51AM in News
Microsoft dev director dismisses always-on "drama"... then locks Twitter account

Microsoft dev director dismisses always-on "drama"... then locks Twitter account

Will Xbox 720 require an always-on internet connection? It's possibly the biggest question in console gaming right now.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 5th 2013 at 5:17PM in News
Xbox 720 controller largely unchanged; GameStop boss says new machine is "very hot"

Xbox 720 controller largely unchanged; GameStop boss says new machine is "very hot"

The controller used with Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox is nearly identical to the model that ships with Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 3rd 2013 at 9:40AM in News
Microsoft launches Play to Earn Xbox Live Reward scheme

Microsoft launches Play to Earn Xbox Live Reward scheme

Xbox 360 owners are this month being offered a handful of freebies as part of Microsoft’s new Play to Earn scheme.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 2nd 2013 at 3:11PM in News