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BBC set to provide video marketplace content for Xbox 360

10 September 2007, 09:38

Microsoft are currently in talks with the BBC to provide downloadble TV shows onto the Xbox 360 when the Video Marketplace launches in the UK later this year.

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Halo Universe spawns Halo ActionClix - due this September

6 September 2007, 10:08

Okay, so this piece of news is only loosely videogames based, but we thought some of you might be interested to learn that the Halo brand has now been extended ...

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Microsoft freeze Xbox 360 accounts following COD4 exploit?

6 September 2007, 09:32

Rumour - Microsoft have now fixed the exploit which allowed UK Xbox 360 owners to download the Call of Duty 4 beta, but they're also freezing accounts for 24 hours.

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Xbox 360 Autumn dashboard update details revealed

5 September 2007, 12:10

The list of new features for the imminent Xbox 360 dashboard update have apparently been leaked and include Xvid support and new filters for your friend's list.

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Microsoft Delivers Silverlight 1.0, Extends Support to Linux

5 September 2007, 11:53

'Entertainment Tonight' HSN and World Wrestling Entertainment showcase new online experiences; more than 35 partners commit to Silverlight Partner Initiative.

Microsoft releases Silverlight 1.0, pledges Linux support

5 September 2007, 11:49

Operating system conjurer Microsoft has today officially delivered the first release of Silverlight, its answer to Flash, AJAX and friends.

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Xbox 360 exclusive RPG dated

31 August 2007, 09:57

From the team that brought us Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire, one of the Xbox 360's most anticipated games of the year, Mass Effect has ...

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Xbox live arcade price drop - limited time only

31 August 2007, 08:55

Microsoft will be cutting the price of a number of Xbox live arcade titles next week for a limited time only.

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HALO 3 goes gold!

29 August 2007, 17:34

The wait is almost over. Halo 3, the final chapter in the Halo trilogy and one of the most anticipated game releases of 2007, has been released to manufacturing.

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Halo Wars gameplay walkthrough

29 August 2007, 10:15

Check out the latest gameplay video for the real-time strategy game Halo Wars, which shows 10 minutes of gameplay footage and takes us through the game's control system.

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Xbox 360 price drop in the UK confirmed at last!

20 August 2007, 09:55

The long awaited price drop for the Xbox 360 has been confirmed by Micorosft along with details of the Xbox 360 Elite launch.

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Clive Barker's Jericho - Xbox 360, PS3, PC

17 August 2007, 11:00

Codemasters release some brand new screenshots from their original paranormal/horror gaming experience, Clive Barker's Jericho.

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Xbox 360 Elite cracked open!

16 August 2007, 08:38

The new Xbox 360 Elite, the HDMI kitted, 120Gb version of Microsoft's console, has been cracked open and dissected already...

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It's a beautiful day on Xbox live marketplace

15 August 2007, 11:09

The first official Beautiful Katamari demo will be available to download from the Xbox live online entertainment network today.

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Rumour control - Xbox 360 'Ultimate' on the way?

13 August 2007, 09:26

From the usual 'reliable' of some guy who knows this other guy who says his friend works in a store where they have a new Xbox 360 line on the ...

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Microsoft build in support for Wii Remote

10 August 2007, 11:19

Ok, so we know that Viva Pinata, that sneaky hit on the Xbox 360 is coming to the DS, but it seems that the Microsoft/Nintendo cross-over is going beyond moving ...

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HDMI Xbox 360 Premiums – it’s official

9 August 2007, 09:34

Microsoft have confirmed that they’re going to be shipping Xbox 360 Premiums with HDMI built in.

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WiiMote your Xbox 360

8 August 2007, 11:22

An enterprising and, likely, very bored gamer has managed to hook up his WiiMote to control his Xbox 360.

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It's official, the Xbox 360 is coming down in price

7 August 2007, 09:27

Microsoft have announced they’re reducing the retail price of Xbox 360 by $50 beginning August 8 at United States retailers nationwide.

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Forza Motorsport 2: Update is at the start line

2 August 2007, 09:25

Xbox 360 owners who’re enjoying Forza Motorsport 2 can now get even more from the racer with the extra downloadable content now available on Xbox LIVE.

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New Fatal Inertia screens - Xbox 360

31 July 2007, 14:01

You take control of a futuristic race-craft to thrash through harsh environments spanning dense rainforests to immense glacier fields, and canyons of razor-sharp rock at speeds of over 500 mph. ...

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Xbox 360 HD DVD Player Moves to $179, Adds Five Free HD DVDs

26 July 2007, 11:22

Microsoft have announced they’re going to drop the price of the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player from $199 to $179 starting August 1st and will add five free HD DVD ...

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Microsoft 'willy wave' following E3 Xbox 360 success

26 July 2007, 00:17

And why not? If you got something that's worth waving that willy for, then you might as well flaunt it. Microsoft are chuffed with the recent Game Critics nominations for ...

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Mad Tracks Bravo released on XBLA - Xbox 360

26 July 2007, 00:17

The new Bravo Expansion Pack for Mad Tracks is now available for download worldwide on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360.

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Microsoft secure ad deal with EA for sport's titles

25 July 2007, 12:25

Microsoft's 'Massive' ad company have seen off the competition from the rival Google ad service, Adscape to secure an advertising deal with Electronic Arts for a number of their sport ...

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Microsoft's big announcment at E3 was Resident Evil 5 on Xbox 360

24 July 2007, 09:52

This made us laugh.There's an amusing interview over at GameInformer with the Corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios, Shane Kim, who told the site that the company's biggest announcement ...

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Microsoft's annual revenue surpasses $50 Billion

20 July 2007, 09:24

This fiscal year marked the general availability of Microsoft's flagship products, Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system. Revenue growth was primarily driven by solid customer acceptance of these ...

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Xbox 360 Elite priced by retailers

18 July 2007, 10:56

Microsoft are yet to officially announce the price of the Xbox 360 Elite, which arrives in the UK on August 24th, but a number of online retailers have slated it ...

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Peter Moore resigns as Head of Xbox and joins EA

18 July 2007, 09:31

Peter Moore, Microsoft's Vice President of their Interactive Entertainment Business, Entertainment and Devices Division,has resigned from his role with the company and will now be the new president of EA's ...

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Zune's DRM downfall

17 July 2007, 10:00

Hackers have released an application that strips off copy-protection features on music bought via the Zune Marketplace, Microsoft's online music store.

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Lost Planet updates this week

17 July 2007, 09:37

A new patch for the PC version sees a number of new updates and maps this Friday. In addition map packs 1&2 will now be available for free from the ...

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Sale of shares linked with Xbox 360 repair issue?

16 July 2007, 12:57

There's been a few raised eyebrows recently following the news that Robbie Bach, the president of Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division made four separate share transactions between May 3rd and ...

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Xbox 360 chatpad confirmed for September

16 July 2007, 10:23

The Xbox 360 messenger kit is due for release in September and will include the Chatpad, a device that connects to any Xbox 360 controller and provides thumb-stroke chat capabilities ...

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