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US Senator questions Comcast’s Xbox 360 video streaming service
A US Senator is pressurizing the Federal Communications Commission to look into Comcast’s Xbox 360 policy. Democratic Senator Al Franken has asked the FCC to investigate into the platform that lets Comcast subscribers stream video content directly from their Xbox 360s. Since the launch of the service, there have been many questions about whether it follows the principles of net neutrality. Comcast allows its existing cable subscribers to stream unlimited video using the Xfinity app available for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console. In order … [Read More...]
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SSX Review for Xbox 360
It is known that New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries across the world and has one of the most extravagant and jaw-dropping landscapes which are usually used for shooting of movies. But there are very few games that are based in this majestic country. But there is one game which is ideal for the landscape of New Zealand and that is SSX. New Zealand boasts of lots of mountains covered with snow which is ideal for snowboarding and thus the developers chose New Zealand as the backdrop for snowboarding games. The game is set in the … [Read More...]
Microsoft discontinues ‘Inside Xbox’ video service
The Xbox Live used to offer a feature that provided gamers with the latest news and details regarding the Xbox 360 in a simple video format. Unfortunately, that feature, called the “Inside Xbox” video service, has been discontinued by Microsoft, probably due to low interest on the part of the users. Now things like Featured Videos, Major’s Minute and Insider Moves will no longer be available. Microsoft made an announcement stating that the Xbox Live is considering its operating model for the Inside Xbox video service, which may result … [Read More...]
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Xbox 360 Once Again Defies Spiralling Video Game Market
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 has been declared the best-selling gaming console in the US for the 16th month in a row. The Xbox 360 commands a 47 percent share of total console sales with Microsoft selling 236,000 units last month, according to the stats released by the NPD Group. Moreover, total consumer spending on the Xbox 360 (what the consumer spends on hardware, accessories and software) was at $261 million, more than the combined figure of Sony’s PS3 and Nintendo’s Wii. The Xbox … [Read More...]
Xbox 360 consoles for just $99! What’s the catch?
Microsoft seems to be testing a pricing strategy that has proved to be extremely successful with smartphone sales worldwide. The tech giant has launched the new pricing strategy on Monday to boost sales of its Xbox 360 consoles. Microsoft is now offering 4GB Xbox 360 consoles bundled with Kinect voice-and-gesture sensing controllers, all for just $99, in certain Microsoft stores in the US. As usual, there is a catch. Buyers of this console are required to sign a 2 year subscription to the Xbox … [Read More...]
Flextronics Might Be Working On Xbox 720
Flextronics is apparently working with Microsoft on a brand new project which is most likely to be the next generation of Microsoft’s Xbox gaming console. The Austin, Texas-based company has supposedly assigned a complete new testing team for the special assignment, and the interesting part is that these employees are working on the project in a very discreet manner which is raising eyebrows. Put two and two together and you’ll arrive at the same conclusion as many- the project might very … [Read More...]
Microsoft discontinues ‘Inside Xbox’ video service
The Xbox Live used to offer a feature that provided gamers with the latest news and details regarding the Xbox 360 in a simple video format. Unfortunately, that feature, called the “Inside Xbox” video service, has been discontinued by Microsoft, probably due to low interest on the part of the users. Now things like Featured Videos, Major’s Minute and Insider Moves will no longer be available. Microsoft made an announcement stating that the Xbox Live is considering its operating model … [Read More...]
IGN Launches the First Video Games Content App Exclusively For The Gaming Community On Xbox LIVE
Leading video games media company IGN Entertainment launched a customized entertainment app today on the Xbox LIVE, the first app that is exclusively dedicated to the gaming community. Extending the company’s multi-screen strategy, the app is looking to boost IGN's strong presence on the Xbox LIVE, where it’s "Strategize" show has recorded over 42 million views, including its successful START channel on YouTube, which was launched in January this year as an addition the company’s new … [Read More...]
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Crysis 3 will pack DirectX 11 features in the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles
Good and startling news is around the corner! We got latest feed from Eurogamer stating that they would test the limits of the Xbox 360 and the PS3 consoles by squeezing in a DirectX 11 graphics card to the DirectX 9 inbuilt graphics processor. The director of creative development at Crytek Rasmus Hojengaard claimed that this is possible even if it be a near impossible feat. But we are not buying into such a claim as we believe it to be nothing but hokum as this kind of a change would result … [Read More...]
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NBA Baller Beats: A giant leap in Kinect motion sensing games
If you're a basketball fan and love to shoot hoops even on your gaming console through Kinect or otherwise, then we have some good news for you. The latest Xbox 360 release is an NBA basketball game named as the NBA Baller Beats. The developers of Cooking Mama series, Majesco have come out with this latest Kinect motion sensing controller game. The difference between most other games in this genre and this one is that here you are not making some random gesture to mimic a move, but you are … [Read More...]
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Risen 2: Dark Waters Console Version Launch Date Pushed To August
Game developer Deep Silver has recently announced that its semi-open world action RPG, Risen 2: Dark Waters will be available on game consoles some time after the PC version is released. The revised release date for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions has been fixed at August 3, 2012. The developer has also announced the console version will include additional content which won’t be available in the PC version. This additional content includes an episode called Air Temple supposedly featuring … [Read More...]
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Microsoft speeds up development of Xbox 720 to make up for dip in Xbox 360 sales
Microsoft has been left puzzled over their recent slump in the sales of the Xbox 360 and decreasing profit margins from that product .The production house is quite baffled at such falling sales and is looking for immediate ways to revive the situation. However, the company still enjoys the top position when it comes to the gaming console department with the product enjoying higher sales than that of their competitors. But nonetheless, profits did go down by 16 percent in the division. The … [Read More...]
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Xbox 360 console in sheer limelight: Microsoft in no hurry for Xbox 720
All eyes are set on Microsoft as those who have been following Xbox consoles since the first model are now eagerly waiting for the technology heavyweight to launch the new Xbox 720. But Xbox 360 has always been in sheer limelight and thus Microsoft is in no hurry to launch the new console but still owing to the claims of Sony that they will be overthrowing Xbox with PS4 Console, Microsoft will probably be launching the new console by next year. The rivalry between the two corporations has been … [Read More...]
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Mass Effect 3 selling more on Xbox 360 than PlayStation
It seems that Mass Effect 3 is making its impact more on the Xbox 360 platform than the PlayStation platform as the game has already been selling like hotcakes. There are different versions of the game for both the consoles but the retailers and dealers of the game have been telling that the demand for the Xbox version of the game is much more than that of the PlayStation version. If figures are to be analyzed, then one will know that the selling ratio of the game for the Xbox 360 platform to … [Read More...]
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SSX Review for Xbox 360
It is known that New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries across the world and has one of the most extravagant and jaw-dropping landscapes which are usually used for shooting of movies. But there are very few games that are based in this majestic country. But there is one game which is ideal for the landscape of New Zealand and that is SSX. New Zealand boasts of lots of mountains covered with snow which is ideal for snowboarding and thus the developers chose New Zealand as the backdrop … [Read More...]
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Xbox promises improved Facebook, Sign-on & sharing schemes
A major update for Xbox 360 is on the verge of being updated by Netflix, which has been making many updates for the leading gaming console for a long time now. Back in December, the developers brought out a big update in which they integrated voice controls and Kinect gestures. That was the last big update of the game and now the newest update promises to be bigger than the last one. This latest application developed by Netflix promises a whole new variety of features with it which are sure … [Read More...]
16-CORE PROCESSOR WITH XBOX 720
On 28th February, 2012, Microsoft had hosted a conference in London where they had given out an official statement about the Xbox 720 following which developers from all across the world started receiving kits from the company in March, 2012. It is being said that the primary reason for calling the conference was that Microsoft wanted a briefing session for its European representatives. There were a few more conferences held across the world and one of them was for the American representatives … [Read More...]
Xbox 720 & PS4 should have more scope for development : Developers
There is a lot of hype that is circulating regarding the launching of two of the most awaited gaming consoles, Xbox 720 and PS4 in the gaming industry. The gaming industry is one of the richest and fastest-growing industries across the world with a turnover running into billions and billions of dollars. Some major gaming developers have expressed their concerns that these gaming platforms should be focusing on making themselves open to developments. They added that these platforms are one of … [Read More...]
Comcast Xfinity, MLB.tv & HBO Go enters Xbox Live
Microsoft made a formal announcement today regarding the arrival of Comcast Xfinity, MLB.tv and HBO Go at the Xbox Live platform. Presently Xbox Live has Hulu, YouTube, VEVO and Netflix on its platform but now Microsoft feels that it is time to bring more inclusions into the platform. The latest news is that Microsoft is thinking of broadening the media platform of Xbox Live. Presently Xbox Live primarily adheres to games but this is something the Microsoft is ruling out soon as the platform of … [Read More...]
Fez to hit Xbox Live Arcade
Finally the long wait is over as multiple 2D platform puzzle game Fez is said to be making its way to Xbox Live Arcade very soon. The game was supposed to be launched in 2009 but due to several complications, the release was pushed back. Now finally Polytron has made a formal announcement regarding the launch of the game on April 13, 2012. The game is set to be available on the Xbox Live Arcade and pre-purchasing drive has already commenced on the site. The game is available for 800 Microsoft … [Read More...]
South Park enters Xbox Live
The hit TV Series South Park has finally ventured into the Xbox Live Arcade platform. March 30 is slated to be the release date of Scott Tennerman’s Revenge. South Park ever since it came into mainstream has gathered a large fan following which is increasing day by day. South Park Studios gave out a statement in which they notified the release date. Earlier South Park 64 was launched in the market and the game got a good response from the crowd owing to certain features of the game … [Read More...]
Xbox Lite to be revealed at E3 2012
Very soon Microsoft will be unveiling the economical and low-cost model of Xbox 360 under the name Xbox Lite. MS Nerd is said to cover the updates of Redmond products well and this time they have released the news of the launch which is speculated to take place at the E3 2012 soon. It is said to be an ARM-based update of the pioneering gaming console Xbox 360. It has been a long time since Microsoft has been giving hints to people about launching a new low-cost version of Xbox 360 in the … [Read More...]
Zynga Games eyeing Xbox Live Platform
It has been long now since Zynga games came into mainstream and now the game developers are expanding their market at such a rate that finally they have started eyeing the home console market. The company has made huge progress in the industry and thus now they are taking serious considerations to expand their platforms and make their presence felt across the billion dollar gaming industry. Thus they have now selected Xbox Live and feel that being a part of Xbox Live will skyrocket their name in … [Read More...]
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