Entries in 'Xbox' (835)

Microsoft: PS3 surge no concern

Microsoft: PS3 surge no concern

Whilst the wait continues for NPD’s North American September sales numbers, Microsoft has admitted that PS3 will top the pile in the monthly battle – but in the long-term the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 16th 2009 at 11:42AM in News
EA goes digital with Madden

EA goes digital with Madden

Publisher EA has announced Madden NFL Arcade – a cut-down version of its recently released retail product that will be made available on both Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2009 at 4:08PM in News
Microsoft dates Sky on Xbox Live

Microsoft dates Sky on Xbox Live

Microsoft’s Xbox community manager for Europe Graeme Boyd, otherwise known as AceyBongos, has revealed that Sky’s long-awaited Xbox 360 functionality will go live on October 27th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 14th 2009 at 4:52PM in News
Xbox 720 will be 'powered by AMD’

Xbox 720 will be 'powered by AMD’

Just hours after talk of the DS 2 first materialised, eyes has now turned to the next Xbox, with reports claiming that Microsoft's next machine will use AMD’s GPU tech.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 14th 2009 at 1:58PM in News

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GTA IV hits Xbox Live

GTA IV hits Xbox Live

Microsoft has upped the stakes on its Games-On-Demand service by adding Rockstar’s legendary Grand Theft Auto IV to its growing line-up.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 13th 2009 at 2:54PM in News
7Digital: Online platforms must be open

7Digital: Online platforms must be open

360, Wii and PlayStation 3’s online platforms should be made accesible to third-party services like Steam, says 7Digital.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 13th 2009 at 11:59AM in News
WRC returns to gaming

WRC returns to gaming

Italian publisher Black Bean has captured the rights to the hair-raising World Rally Championship and has announced its intention to resurrect the franchise some time in 2010.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 2nd 2009 at 4:43PM in News
F1 2009 out on November 20th

F1 2009 out on November 20th

UK publisher Codemasters has revealed that the Wii and DS versions of anticipated racer F1 2009 will be released in the UK on November 20th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 2nd 2009 at 1:06PM in News

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Xbox reveals Q4 marketing assault

Xbox reveals Q4 marketing assault

Microsoft is bullish that it can face off threats from Wii and PS3 with its multi-million dollar marketing blitz this Q4.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 2nd 2009 at 11:43AM in News
Garland and Serkis sign up for Enslaved

Garland and Serkis sign up for Enslaved

In a move likely to challenge the view that games are oblivious to the power of considered narrative, UK developer Ninja Theory has tapped up acclaimed writing talent for new ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 30th 2009 at 6:31PM in News
FIFA 10 demo breaks EA records

FIFA 10 demo breaks EA records

EA has revealed via the FIFA Blog that its Xbox 360, PS3 and PC demo for the upcoming FIFA 10 has been downloaded more than previous demo the publisher has ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 29th 2009 at 6:10PM in News
Episodic Fable II arrives

Episodic Fable II arrives

Microsoft’s interesting experiment in episodic content has officially kicked off with the release of Fable II Episode 1 on Xbox Live.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 29th 2009 at 12:18PM in News

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Xbox plans to rule Call of Duty sales

Xbox plans to rule Call of Duty sales

Microsoft says it can lead the way in Modern Warfare 2 sales and is backing the release with extra marketing support.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 28th 2009 at 12:22PM in News
Publishers back Xbox 360 Natal

Publishers back Xbox 360 Natal

With Sony wooing attendees at the Tokyo Game Show with a working demonstration of Capcom’s motion-controlled Resident Evil 5, Microsoft has also highlighted a number of key partners currently ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 24th 2009 at 1:09PM in News
US: MS drops Elite price

US: MS drops Elite price

In a surprise move, Microsoft has effectively cut another $50 off the price of its high-end Xbox 360 Elite – though the deal is only set to run for two ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 22nd 2009 at 5:25PM in News
XBLA revenues up 200%

XBLA revenues up 200%

Microsoft’s Summer of Arcade promotion on Xbox Live, which came to an end last month, helped the digital portal to a 200 per cent increase in revenues, the platform holder ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 22nd 2009 at 1:44PM in News

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UK CHARTS: Need for Speed victorious

UK CHARTS: Need for Speed victorious

Reinventing the Need for Speed franchise was always going to be a bit of a gamble for EA, but it seems that the risk has paid off with Xbox 360, ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 21st 2009 at 11:44AM in News
Turbine working on console MMO

Turbine working on console MMO

Developer Turbine has stated that it currently has an Xbox 360 and PS3 MMO in the works, bringing hope to those who still believe that this generation of machines can ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 21st 2009 at 11:24AM in News
Date set for BioShock 2

Date set for BioShock 2

Having joined the mass exodus that has to date defined the upcoming release schedule for Q4 this year, publisher 2K Games has now said that BioShock 2 will be released ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 18th 2009 at 2:12PM in News
Xbox 250GB HDD is bundle only

Xbox 250GB HDD is bundle only

Retail will not be receiving a standalone version of Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 250GB hard drive, the platform holder’s community head Larry Hyrb has confirmed in a trailer currently available ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 17th 2009 at 12:44PM in News
Skate 3 ollies into view

Skate 3 ollies into view

EA has for the first time lifted the lid on its upcoming Skate 3, stating that the third outing in its successful skateboarding series will be released on both Xbox ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 15th 2009 at 3:26PM in News
EA Tennis to use 360 and PS3 motion tech

EA Tennis to use 360 and PS3 motion tech

The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of EA’s Grand Slam Tennis won’t make it to market until both Sony and Microsoft release their respective upcoming motion controllers (or non-controllers, in ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 15th 2009 at 2:31PM in News
Shane Kim announces retirement

Shane Kim announces retirement

Microsoft's Shane Kim (pictured), a 19-year veteran of the firm, is to retire.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 15th 2009 at 10:34AM in News
MS: Xbox 720 ‘not needed’ right now

MS: Xbox 720 ‘not needed’ right now

Microsoft has continued to distance itself from the opportunity to build a new console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 14th 2009 at 1:26PM in News
New 2D Sonic in the works

New 2D Sonic in the works

Sega has confirmed that development is well underway on a brand new 2D Sonic title, which is currently going under the name Project Needlemouse.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 9th 2009 at 12:14PM in News