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Microsoft Flight lands on February 29th

Microsoft Flight lands on February 29th

PC owners will be able to download Microsoft Flight for free in a matter of weeks, with paid-for content available at launch.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 7th 2012 at 9:00AM in News
Stephen Toulouse quits Microsoft

Stephen Toulouse quits Microsoft

Microsoft’s Xbox Live policy and enforcement director Stephen Toulouse is to quit the firm after 18 years.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 6th 2012 at 9:37AM in News
Bungie passes Halo duties to 343 next month

Bungie passes Halo duties to 343 next month

All Bungie-developed Halo games will have their online data handed over to Microsoft’s 343 studio on March 31st.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 1st 2012 at 10:06AM in News
Now Microsoft denies new hardware for E3

Now Microsoft denies new hardware for E3

Microsoft has followed Sony’s lead in declaring that it will show “nothing new” in terms of hardware at this year’s E3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 31st 2012 at 9:00AM in News
New Xbox to block pre-owned, incorporate Blu-ray

New Xbox to block pre-owned, incorporate Blu-ray

Barely a day passes now without some sort of fresh claim about the Next Xbox, but today’s are arguably some of the juiciest so far.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 26th 2012 at 8:23AM in News
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Microsoft Points to be phased out?

Microsoft Points to be phased out?

Microsoft is to phase out its virtual currency system by the end of the year, according to reports.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Jan 24th 2012 at 10:32AM in News
I Am Alive comes to life on March 7th

I Am Alive comes to life on March 7th

After over three years in the wilderness, Ubisoft’s now digital-only title I Am Alive has finally got a release date.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 24th 2012 at 9:38AM in News
Argos dates Kinect Star Wars for April

Argos dates Kinect Star Wars for April

The new Argos catalogue released this weekend has dated Kinect Star Wars for April in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 23rd 2012 at 11:25AM in News
Microsoft emphasises new IP quality, not quantity

Microsoft emphasises new IP quality, not quantity

With its 2012 release state still mostly under wraps, Microsoft has said that it is focusing on the quality of possible new IPs as opposed to the quantity.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 23rd 2012 at 10:38AM in News
Dance Central 2 spin-off app hits iOS

Dance Central 2 spin-off app hits iOS

Microsoft has launched the Dance Central 2 Dance Cam app which lets users appear in customisable music videos.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 20th 2012 at 10:17AM in News
Xbox drives Microsoft EDD to record sales

Xbox drives Microsoft EDD to record sales

A successful Christmas for Xbox 360 hardware and software saw Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division post record sales of $4.24bn for the Christmas quarter.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 20th 2012 at 9:02AM in News
Doom makes Xbox Live comeback

Doom makes Xbox Live comeback

Iconic ‘90s FPS Doom has returned to Xbox Live Arcade today after being absent for more than a year.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 19th 2012 at 11:15AM in News
360 dash app usage rises 50%

360 dash app usage rises 50%

The amount of consumers using entertainment apps on Xbox Live globally increased by 50 per cent from November to December.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 18th 2012 at 10:37AM in News
Now Microsoft denies Xbox.com security loophole

Now Microsoft denies Xbox.com security loophole

For the second time this year Microsoft has been forced to issue a statement insisting that Xbox Live is safe.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 16th 2012 at 11:29AM in News
Microsoft's Web TV plans put on hold

Microsoft's Web TV plans put on hold

Microsoft's discussions with media companies to create a new online TV and movie service have been put on the backburner.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 13th 2012 at 11:11AM in News
Publishers to Microsoft: 'Don't kick us off the Flight'

Publishers to Microsoft: 'Don't kick us off the Flight'

Microsoft Flight could harm the simulation games market if the company doesn’t open it up to third-parties, publishers have told MCV.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 13th 2012 at 9:30AM in News
Halo 4 reveal due at Toy Fair

Halo 4 reveal due at Toy Fair

Microsoft may have been silent since E3, but some of Halo 4's secrets will be revelaed later this month.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 12th 2012 at 2:22PM in News
Gaikai: MS or Sony to bow out of console market at E3

Gaikai: MS or Sony to bow out of console market at E3

Either Microsoft or Sony will shock the E3 crowds this summer by announcing that they will not release a next-generation console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 12th 2012 at 8:22AM in News
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Entertainment soars on Xbox Live

Entertainment soars on Xbox Live

More people are using TV and other entertainment services on Xbox 360 than ever before.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 11th 2012 at 3:00PM in News
Xbox 360 tops 66m console sales

Xbox 360 tops 66m console sales

Microsoft has announced that more than 66 million Xbox 360 consoles have been sold worldwide to date.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 11th 2012 at 2:46PM in News
New questions asked about Xbox Live security

New questions asked about Xbox Live security

A month and a half on from Microsoft’s assurances that hackers are not accessing Xbox Live customer details, fresh evidence has appeared suggesting that a problem persists.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 6th 2012 at 1:17PM in News
Next Xbox AND PS4 set for biggest ever E3

Next Xbox AND PS4 set for biggest ever E3

Both the Xbox 360 successor AND a follow up to the PS3 will be shown at E3 2012.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 6th 2012 at 8:08AM in News
Comet fights back in Microsoft dispute

Comet fights back in Microsoft dispute

Retailer Comet has pledged to fight its corner in the dispute with Microsoft over the manufacturing of 94k Windows recovery discs.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 5th 2012 at 12:55PM in News
Microsoft and Datel settle Xbox 360 lawsuits

Microsoft and Datel settle Xbox 360 lawsuits

Microsoft and accessory manufacturer Datel have settled their Xbox 360 patent infringement and antitrust cases against each other.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 5th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
Microsoft teams up with casual dev Arkadium

Microsoft teams up with casual dev Arkadium

New York based casual and social games developer Arkadium has signed a “strategic multi-year, multi-game partnership” with Xbox and Windows platform holder Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 5th 2012 at 9:37AM in News