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After enduring years of consumers calling for such functionality, Microsoft is to finally bring Internet Explorer to Xbox 360. And as you’d expect, it focuses heavily on Kinect integration, with full search functionality controlled by voice. The demo shown at E3 saw a user searching for sites by voice and …
Read More »MICROSOFT: SmartGlass brings Xbox devices together
Microsoft has announced innovative new software that connects Xbox 360 with tablets, smartphones and other devices. Xbox SmartGlass will be made available for a wide range of products, including Windows smartphones, iPad, Android devices and so on. It will then track users’ activity across all of these platforms. For example, …
Read More »E3 2012: Xbox partners with Nike
Microsoft inks deal with sporting goods giant; Nike+ and XBL communities to unite
Read More »MICROSOFT: Nike to release Kinect fitness game
Nike’s Stefan Olander has taken to Microsoft’s E3 stage to announce a brand new fitness title, Nike + Kinect Training. He claims that the software mirrors the professional training programmes it offers the world’s top athletes. Amongst the features is an unparalleled level of personal fitness tracking, with detailed feedback …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Xbox to double entertainment range
Microsoft revealed further expansions to its entertainment offering, including sports coverage and a new music service. During its E3 press conference, the company pledged to double the number of entertainment providers with content on Xbox Live. 35 new partnerships will be announced this week, including Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and Machinima. …
Read More »E3 2012: Microsoft extends Kinect voice search to 12 languages
Console giant announces new entertainment partners such as Nickleodeon, Paramount Pictures and Machinima
Read More »MICROSOFT: Forza Horizon takes a new direction
Forza Horizon has just been demoed on Microsoft’s E3 stage, and looks to offer a slightly different take on the popular racing simulator series. Whereas previous entries have been strictly simulation based – and, arguably, designed as a counterpoint to Sony’s Gran Turismo – Horizon at times looked more like …
Read More »E3 2012: EA dedicates ‘biggest investment’ to Madden 13
Publisher's American football and soccer titles bolstered by Kinect functionality
Read More »MICROSOFT: Kinect controls confirmed for FIFA, Madden
EA Sports’ biggest franchises will gain Kinect compatibility this year, with new controls for FIFA 13 and Madden 13. The new features were demonstrated during Microsoft’s E3 press conference. A demo of FIFA 13 showed how players will be able to change their player formations and tactics on the fly …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Splinter Cell: Black List set for spring 2013
The next game in the Splinter Cell franchise is set to arrive in spring next year. As rumoured last week and confirmed this afternoon, Splinter Cell: Black List was unveiled at Microsoft’s E3 press conference today. It will launch on PS3, PC and Xbox 360. The 360-edition will also include …
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