Entries in 'xbox live' (287)

Reward schemes 'very important' to the future of Xbox Live

Reward schemes 'very important' to the future of Xbox Live

With the Xbox Live rewards scheme now up and running in Australia and New Zealand, MCV talks to Andrew Jenkins, Group Xbox Live Program Manager.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 9th 2011 at 5:18AM in News
GAME rolls out digital Xbox games nationwide

GAME rolls out digital Xbox games nationwide

As of today every GAME and Gamestation store in the UK has a range of Xbox Live digital titles on their shelves.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 8th 2011 at 1:50PM in News
MS prepares FIFA-branded XBL cards

MS prepares FIFA-branded XBL cards

Microsoft is to lend the FIFA branding to two new Xbox Live Points Cards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 7th 2011 at 3:22PM in News
Legalities of XBLA's rival platform policy detailed

Legalities of XBLA's rival platform policy detailed

There’s nothing wrong with Microsoft’s decision not to publish downloadable games on Xbox Live if they arrive on rival systems first, a lawyer has claimed.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 7th 2011 at 10:07AM in News

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68% of Xbox subs bought at retail

68% of Xbox subs bought at retail

The High Street can play a major part in selling digital games, and Microsoft has the proof.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Sep 2nd 2011 at 8:17AM in News
Xbox lands Skyrim DLC exclusivity

Xbox lands Skyrim DLC exclusivity

Microsoft has announced that it has landed an exclusivity deal for Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 26th 2011 at 3:17PM in News
Sonic CD gets digital re-release

Sonic CD gets digital re-release

Sega has confirmed the news accidentally leaked by Microsoft earlier this week that it is to re-release Sonic CD.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 25th 2011 at 3:46PM in News
Valve calls for easing of XBL restrictions

Valve calls for easing of XBL restrictions

Game developers can deliver a better service to Xbox 360 customers if Microsoft eased its data restrictions, the president of Valve has said.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Aug 25th 2011 at 1:53PM in News

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Virtua Fighter returns

Virtua Fighter returns

Sega has announced that it has begun work on a fifth instalment in the Virtua Fighter series.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 23rd 2011 at 1:25PM in News
Grasshopper reveals Black Knight Sword

Grasshopper reveals Black Knight Sword

GAMESCOM: Shadows of the Damned developer Grasshopper Manufacture has unveiled its newest game – 2D platformer Black Knight Sword.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 18th 2011 at 11:39AM in News
New Counter Strike heading to consoles

New Counter Strike heading to consoles

Developer and publisher Valve has confirmed the rumours of a brand new game in the Counter Strike series.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 15th 2011 at 10:14AM in News
Resident Evil HD remakes priced

Resident Evil HD remakes priced

Capcom has announced the discounted RRP handed to the upcoming HD re-releases of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica X.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 28th 2011 at 4:26PM in News

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XBLA price rises haven’t dented sales

XBLA price rises haven’t dented sales

Nothing is too expensive if enough people are willing to pay the price, and Microsoft says that it may not yet have found the price ceiling for titles released over ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 25th 2011 at 10:58AM in News
Freddy Krueger joins Mortal Kombat roster

Freddy Krueger joins Mortal Kombat roster

Gamers can take control of horror movie icon Freddy Krueger in the latest piece of paid-for Mortal Kombat DLC.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jul 22nd 2011 at 11:45AM in News
Master Chief freebie for Halo Anniversary pre-orders

Master Chief freebie for Halo Anniversary pre-orders

Microsoft has announced a fan-pleasing giveaway for customers who pre-order for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition, which is due out in the UK on November 15th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 18th 2011 at 4:29PM in News
Summer of Arcade to drive XBLA card sales

Summer of Arcade to drive XBLA card sales

Retailers: Make sure you stock up on Microsoft Xbox Live points cards. The annual summer games lull may be approaching retail, but Microsoft is expecting nothing of the sort on ...

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jul 12th 2011 at 1:50PM in News

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Deadly Premonition pricing blunder

Deadly Premonition pricing blunder

A pricing error on the Xbox Live Games On Demand service has seen quirky survival horror release Deadly Premonition listed for the wrong price.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 6th 2011 at 4:19PM in News
Sky Player gets Xbox rebranding

Sky Player gets Xbox rebranding

Though it will make little difference to users of the service, Microsoft has confirmed that as of tomorrow (July 6th) the Xbox 360 Sky Player will be rebranded as Sky ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 5th 2011 at 3:05PM 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
Third Black Ops DLC dated

Third Black Ops DLC dated

A leaked GameStop poster has revealed that the next DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops will be released on Tuesday June 28th, according to Kotaku.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 16th 2011 at 11:20AM 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
E3 2011: Xbox Live 'too closed' for Dust 514

E3 2011: Xbox Live 'too closed' for Dust 514

Xbox Live is too closed for the developer of PS3 exclusive Dust 514.

Aaron Lee
by Aaron Lee
on Jun 9th 2011 at 1:52PM 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
E3 2011: Trials HD sequel in development

E3 2011: Trials HD sequel in development

RedLynx, the studio behind the XBLA motocross platformer hit Trials HD, has announced a sequel to that game called Trials Evolution.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2011 at 2:52PM in News
MICROSOFT: Voice control leads New Xbox Experience

MICROSOFT: Voice control leads New Xbox Experience

Microsoft has announced a new Xbox 360 interface will introduce enhanced voice control, YouTube, Bing and live television.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 6th 2011 at 7:19PM in News