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E3 2012: MS to join Sony by announcing streaming game strategy

E3 2012: MS to join Sony by announcing streaming game strategy

Sony may not be the only platform holder to announce a streaming content strategy at E3 this week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 4th 2012 at 2:22PM in News
New Gears of War confirmed

New Gears of War confirmed

Master Chief is not the only one making a comeback – the COG forces will return in a brand new Gears of War title.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 31st 2012 at 5:26PM in News
US gets racing-focused Xbox 360 bundle

US gets racing-focused Xbox 360 bundle

Microsoft has revealed a brand new limited edition racing-focused Xbox 360 hardware bundle for the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 30th 2012 at 8:35AM in News
Xbox 360 hits 67m units, over $56bn generated in retail

Xbox 360 hits 67m units, over $56bn generated in retail

Microsoft has announced some key figures for the Xbox 360, including the console’s lifetime sales numbers.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 30th 2012 at 7:09AM in News

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Fable: The Journey uses Milo's Kinect tech

Fable: The Journey uses Milo's Kinect tech

Peter Molyneux’s Milo may never see light of day, but a part of it lives on with Fable: The Journey.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 29th 2012 at 4:06PM in News
Kinect to help UK satellites dock in space

Kinect to help UK satellites dock in space

Technology taken from Microsoft’s Kinect is being used to help two future UK satellites dock whilst in orbit.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 29th 2012 at 11:07AM in News
Judge recommends Xbox 360 ban in US

Judge recommends Xbox 360 ban in US

Microsoft’s patent dispute with Motorola just got significantly more serious with the threat of a US ban on the console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 23rd 2012 at 8:25AM in News
Google Chrome becomes the world's most popular browser

Google Chrome becomes the world's most popular browser

Having launched three and a half years ago, Google’s Chrome web browser has overtaken Microsoft’s Internet Explorer for the first time to become the world’s most popular browser.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2012 at 10:45AM in News

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Halo 4 Limited Edition packed with multiplayer goodies

Halo 4 Limited Edition packed with multiplayer goodies

Microsoft has unveiled a special edition of Halo 4 that will give players access to extra multiplayer content.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 16th 2012 at 4:46PM in News
HMV and Microsoft raise £19k for Teenage Cancer Trust

HMV and Microsoft raise £19k for Teenage Cancer Trust

A charity 5-A-Side football event held by HMV and sponsored by Microsoft has raised £19k for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 3:48PM in News
Bach: Sony PS3 mismanagement helped Xbox 360 success

Bach: Sony PS3 mismanagement helped Xbox 360 success

Former Microsoft executive Robbie Bach has said that mistakes made by the Sony management in the transition between PS2 and PS3 played a big part in the tremendous success of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 9:07AM in News
Rumour: Microsoft bringing full IE browsing experience to Xbox 360

Rumour: Microsoft bringing full IE browsing experience to Xbox 360

Microsoft may be readying open web browsing for the Xbox 360.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 11th 2012 at 7:15AM in News

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Inside Xbox UK scrapped

Inside Xbox UK scrapped

Microsoft has cancelled Inside Xbox in the UK and Europe after it axed the service in the US last week.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 9th 2012 at 3:50PM in News
Minecraft shots revealed

Minecraft shots revealed

PC hit Minecraft has been given the alcoholic drinks treatment by gaming café Loading.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 8th 2012 at 4:33PM in News
Next Xbox "in the manufacturing stages"

Next Xbox "in the manufacturing stages"

Fresh reports this morning are claiming that the Next Xbox console is already in the manufacturing stage.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 4th 2012 at 11:01AM in News

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Xbox Live streaming Microsoft E3 press event

Xbox Live streaming Microsoft E3 press event

Microsoft will be streaming its press event at this year’s E3 across Xbox Live.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 4th 2012 at 7:02AM in News
Inside Xbox canned in US

Inside Xbox canned in US

Microsoft has discontinued production of its Inside Xbox programmes in the United States.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 3rd 2012 at 10:04AM in News
$99 Xbox 360/Kinect bundle on the way

$99 Xbox 360/Kinect bundle on the way

Rumour has it US consumers will be able to buy an Xbox 360 and Kinect for as little as $99 this month.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 2nd 2012 at 4:47PM in News
ANALYSIS: Xbox Live's next step

ANALYSIS: Xbox Live's next step

Hundreds of press and industry members attend the annual glitzy launch events for each Call of Duty game.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 2nd 2012 at 1:40PM in News
Live action Halo 4 web series green-lit

Live action Halo 4 web series green-lit

Microsoft has reportedly made its “largest investment” ever in live-action video for a new Halo 4 web series.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 30th 2012 at 1:49PM in News
Joy Ride sequel ditches Kinect

Joy Ride sequel ditches Kinect

A sequel to Xbox 360 title Kinect Joy Ride has been announced and surprisingly this time the game will not use the console’s motion sensor.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 30th 2012 at 9:07AM in News
Union Jack Xbox 360 Kinect bundle listed on Amazon UK

Union Jack Xbox 360 Kinect bundle listed on Amazon UK

A Union Jack style Xbox 360 S Kinect bundle with two games has appeared on Amazon.co.uk. UPDATE: The listing has now been removed. 

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 26th 2012 at 2:53PM in News
"The greatest game I've ever made is still ahead of me"

"The greatest game I've ever made is still ahead of me"

Industry legend Peter Molyneux departed Microsoft last month for a new outfit, 22 Cans. Here, he tells MCV why he left the platform holder, his thoughts on the future of ...

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Apr 23rd 2012 at 11:41AM in News
Xbox 360 sales fall by 50% in Q1

Xbox 360 sales fall by 50% in Q1

Such has been the fantastic and ongoing success of Xbox 360 in the last few years that the industry can’t help but be worried when the market leader posts such ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 20th 2012 at 8:36AM in News