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Forza 4 grabs BMW exclusive

Forza 4 grabs BMW exclusive

Microsoft has announced a partnership with BMW that will see its upcoming 2012 M5 model appear first in Forza 4.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 27th 2011 at 1:20PM in News
Microsoft: Gamers will accept NUads

Microsoft: Gamers will accept NUads

Microsoft is confident that Kinect owners will come to accept the upcoming NUads, unfazed by early negative feedback.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 27th 2011 at 11:59AM in News
Xbox COO questions Vita strategy

Xbox COO questions Vita strategy

One of Microsoft's leading Xbox execs has spoken of his scepticism surrounding the upcoming launch of PlayStation Vita and its chances of success in the market place.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 27th 2011 at 11:34AM in News
F2P titles coming to Xbox 360

F2P titles coming to Xbox 360

Microsoft is fostering new relationships with developers in a bid to bring free-to-play gaming to Xbox, Develop understands.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 24th 2011 at 2:14PM in News

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MS: PSN hack was bad for industry

MS: PSN hack was bad for industry

Microsoft has said that it was saddened by the attack on PSN in April and that occurrences of this kind are bad for entire industry.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 23rd 2011 at 5:03PM in News
Kinect's next trick - interactive ads

Kinect's next trick - interactive ads

In news that could well agitate devoted Xbox followers as much as it excites commercial partners, Microsoft has unveiled a brand new interactive advertising platform for Kinect.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 22nd 2011 at 9:44AM in News
MS investigating asynchronous, cross-platform gaming

MS investigating asynchronous, cross-platform gaming

Microsoft will at a conference next month discuss the possibility of asynchronous online gaming across multiple platforms including Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 21st 2011 at 3:05PM in News
MS paid for Vesperia exclusivity

MS paid for Vesperia exclusivity

A member of Namco Bandai's European community team has admitted on Facebook that Microsoft paid for RPG title Tales of Vesperia to be an Xbox 360 exclusive outside of Japan.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 21st 2011 at 12:16PM in News

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Molyneux on Kinect's 'problems'

Molyneux on Kinect's 'problems'

We're all happy to complain about developers being cagey and withholding information but when they do commit the cardinal sin of speaking frankly we run headlines like this.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 21st 2011 at 10:33AM in News
Crytek denies Xbox 720 claims

Crytek denies Xbox 720 claims

Crytek has denied claims that it is currently developing titles for Microsoft’s next Xbox console.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 20th 2011 at 12:00PM in News
Halo remake supports Kinect

Halo remake supports Kinect

Almost as an aside in an interview with GamesSpot, Microsoft Game Studios boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition will support Kinect.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 20th 2011 at 9:29AM in News
JAPAN: Xbox 360 sells 1.5m units

JAPAN: Xbox 360 sells 1.5m units

Over 1.5m Xbox 360 consoles have been sold in Japan – a territory Microsoft has found tough to crack.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jun 17th 2011 at 7:05PM in News

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Gears 3 will 'definitely' top 6m sales

Gears 3 will 'definitely' top 6m sales

Gears of War 3 will not have a problem selling 6m units – so says the game’s developer.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jun 17th 2011 at 11:02AM in News
Xbox: Europe key to No.1 dream

Xbox: Europe key to No.1 dream

Microsoft wants to have the most popular games console in the world – but has to conquer Europe to do it, EMEA chief Chris Lewis says.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 17th 2011 at 9:00AM in News
Discount ERP for Halo Anniversary

Discount ERP for Halo Anniversary

Microsoft has confirmed that HD remake Halo Anniversary will carry an ERP (estimated retail price) of just £34.99 in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 15th 2011 at 2:01PM in News
Xbox 360 gets Wireless Speed Wheel

Xbox 360 gets Wireless Speed Wheel

Microsoft is to launch a brand new official steering wheel accessory for Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2011 at 3:27PM in News

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Nyko 'fixes' Kinect space demands

Nyko 'fixes' Kinect space demands

A new accessory from peripherals maker Nyko is targeting those who lack the necessary living room space needed to play with Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2011 at 9:52AM in News
Microsoft to pay record £178m fine

Microsoft to pay record £178m fine

Global tech giant Microsoft is to pay a record £178m ($290m) issued by the US Supreme Court for infringing a patent.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jun 13th 2011 at 6:37PM in News
Windows 8 embraces Xbox Live

Windows 8 embraces Xbox Live

Microsoft is to include the firm's Xbox Live gaming platform in the upcoming Windows 8 according to a Seattle Times report.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 13th 2011 at 10:22AM in News
MS denies Alan Wake 2 green lighting

MS denies Alan Wake 2 green lighting

Phil Spencer has said that Microsoft have not greenlit a sequel to Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake, following claims by the latter studio that work was underway on a new franchise ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 10th 2011 at 1:46PM in News
Kinect to feature in all MS Xbox games

Kinect to feature in all MS Xbox games

Microsoft has for the first time said that it envisages a time when every firth party game produced for Xbox 360 will incorporate some level of Kinect functionality.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 10th 2011 at 12:43PM in News
E3 2011: Gears 3 gets LE controller

E3 2011: Gears 3 gets LE controller

Epic's Xbox 360 only Gears of War 3 is to get a dedicated Limited Edition Xbox 360 controller, Microsoft has revealed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 9th 2011 at 12:13PM in News
E3 2011: Mass Effect voice control is 360-only

E3 2011: Mass Effect voice control is 360-only

The voice commands featured in Mass Effect 3 will only be available on the Xbox 360 version.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 9th 2011 at 11:52AM in News
E3 2011: Xbox Summer of Arcade detailed

E3 2011: Xbox Summer of Arcade detailed

Microsoft has unveiled the line-up for this year’s Summer of Arcade promotion, which it uses to showcase a select ensemble of new and imaginative Xbox Live Arcade releases.

Aaron Lee
by Aaron Lee
on Jun 7th 2011 at 5:38PM in News
Relentless signs with Microsoft

Relentless signs with Microsoft

UK developer Relentless has announced a new partnership with Microsoft that will see the studio work on a new title called Music in Motion for the new Kinect Fun Labs ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2011 at 3:07PM in News