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Friend's list changes confirmed for Xbox 360 update

27 November 2007, 09:08

There's been plenty of rumours flying around, but one feature that has definitely been confirmed for the new Xbox 360 dashboard update is the new friend's list option, which will ...

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Wii-lightsaber now available for pre-order

22 November 2007, 13:31

Any Wii-owning Star Wars fan just has to have one of these beauties! Due for release on 30th November the Wii lightsaber is now available to preorder! All you need ...

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Halo 3 and Guitar Hero 3 join forces

22 November 2007, 10:39

It doesn't sound like a match made in heaven, but Guitar Hero 3-owning Halo fans will no doubt be grinning from ear to ear to hear the news that the ...

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Mass Effect hits shelves this week

20 November 2007, 19:49

To the delight of gamers and science-fiction (sci-fi) fans alike, the wait is finally over as “Mass Effect,” an award-winning action role-playing game (RPG) hits shelves this week.

Heroic map pack for Halo 3

20 November 2007, 09:04

Bungie has confirmed that the release date of the Heroic Halo 3 map pack will be December 11th and will consist of three maps: Standoff, Rat's Nest and Foundry.

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Mass Effect Original Soundtrack From The Blockbuster Xbox 360 Video Game

19 November 2007, 09:27

Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc., through its licensing relationship with BioWare and Microsoft Game Studios, proudly presents Mass Effect Original Soundtrack.

1,000 Gamerscore points in 2 minutes

19 November 2007, 09:00

It's the easiest 1,000 achievement points you'll get! Mind you, you'll have to buy the critically average Avatar: The Burning Earth to get them.

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DivX video codec confirmed for Xbox 360

16 November 2007, 10:57

In a JP Morgan conference DivX's new CEO, Kevin Hall has unwittingly let slip that Microsoft are indeed working to add the Divx MPEG-4 video format to the Xbox 360.

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Mass Effect lesbian scene leads to ban in Singapore

16 November 2007, 10:22

What a strange world we live in, eh? Games get banned in different countries for all sorts of reasons, but is this the first time a mainstream videogame has been ...

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Man sues Microsoft after $35 bank charge

15 November 2007, 10:48

Francisco Garcia, from the US state of Georgia, is suing Microsoft for consumer fraud after receiving a $35 overdraft fee on his debit card following a subscription to Xbox live ...

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Microsoft try again, Zune 2 launches in the USA

14 November 2007, 11:08

Despite having sold only 1.2 million Zunes since its launch in late 2006, Microsoft holds true to its promise of being in the portable music player business for the long ...

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Happy birthday Xbox live -Bag yourself a free game

14 November 2007, 10:02

In addition to the launch of 'Xbox Originals', a new service that allows consumers to download full Xbox games, Microsoft are celebrating the fifth anniversary of Xbox live by giving ...

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Xbox 360 dash update - Download Halo and other OLD games

13 November 2007, 11:22

The Official Xbox Magazine has the scoop for the December 4th Xbox 360 dashboard update, with news that we'll be able to download full Xbox games, including the original Halo.

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Halo 3: The Offical Soundtrack

12 November 2007, 18:55

The highly anticipated original soundtrack comes in a 2-CD set featuring the game’s original music score and will be released on November 20th

Halo 3 heatmaps and DLC news

12 November 2007, 10:32

In an update on the Bungie website there's news of a new 'Heatmap' function and downloadble content, which will include hopper updates, modification of vehicle weapons and a few fixes ...

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Keep the kids in check with the Xbox 360 family timer

7 November 2007, 15:48

Watch out kiddies, Microsoft has today revealed a new parental control feature called the 'Xbox 360 Family Timer'. Sounds quite nice doesn't it? It's not...it's going to ruin your fun.

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Microsoft send CIO Stuart Scott packing

7 November 2007, 15:31

Stuart Scott, Chief Information Officer at Microsoft shown the door for violating company policies.

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Register your @live.xx e-mail address now

7 November 2007, 09:34

Did you fail to get yourname@hotmail.co.uk or yourname@gmail.com? Better act fast as Microsoft have now opened up registration for live.co.uk e-mail addresses.

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Long awaited Boom Boom Rocket update on the way

6 November 2007, 16:31

Fixes aplenty for Bizarre Creations' rhythm based Live Arcade title.

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Four days of free Xbox 360 gaming over live at Xtival '07

6 November 2007, 10:43

Microsoft has now released firm details of what we can expect during the three themed days of fun at Xtival '07.

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Puzzling times in store for Xbox Live Arcade this week

6 November 2007, 09:51

If unlike myself you have the patience to solve puzzles, you'll find two treats on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday in the form of Word Puzzle and Switchball.

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Windows Live Wave 2 finally available, x64 support at last!

6 November 2007, 08:58

Seems like we've been using beta versions of Microsoft's Live Suite since as far back as we can remember. Until now that is.

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Xtival '07 announced for Xbox live

1 November 2007, 10:54

For 72 hours over the weekend of 23-26 November a free gaming festival is taking place on Xbox Live. Competitions, events, exclusive downloads and whole lot of online gaming will ...

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Scene It demo on Xbox live

29 October 2007, 11:16

A demo of Microsoft's social interactive quiz, Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action is now available for download via the Xbox live marketplace.

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IP TV on the Xbox 360 coming this Autumn?

29 October 2007, 08:28

A mysterious menu option on a repaired Xbox 360 perhaps points to IPTV being enabled in time for Christmas.... but probably only in the US...

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Xbox 360 helps boost Microsoft's quarter-one figures

26 October 2007, 11:15

Microsoft has announced its quarter one earnings for the fiscal year and has revealed that they've sold more than 13.4 million Xbox 360 consoles world wide since launch.

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Microsoft invest heavily in Facebook

25 October 2007, 09:30

The battle between Google Inc and Micrsoft to invest in the online social networking site Facebook has come to a conclusion with the latter agreeing to a 1.6 percent stake ...

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Microsoft stepping up Xbox 360 marketing push for Xmas

25 October 2007, 09:14

Microsoft will apparently be releasing new Xbox 360 deals across Europe in a bid to be the number one selling console this Christmas.

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Arcade-In-A-Box announces Xbox 360 Arcade Controllers

24 October 2007, 10:36

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Xbox 360 arcade bundle gets UK release and pricing

23 October 2007, 10:47

Following the news earlier today that Microsoft's Xbox 360 Arcade bundle has now been released in the US, the company has now confirmed the details for the UK.

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Xbox 360 Arcade confirmed by Microsoft

23 October 2007, 09:20

One of the worst kept secrets of the year in the gaming industry has now been confirmed by Microsoft in the US and is now available to buy in stores.

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Heelys get the Xbox 360 treatment

22 October 2007, 10:56

In a bid to sell even more of their neck-breaking product, Heely's Inc are hoping to appeal to the gaming crowd with the introduction of the Xbox 360 branded Heely.

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Setup up Windows XP with a RAID driver

20 October 2007, 00:00

When installing Windows XP, most of the time you’ll find that it has the basic drivers it needs to install itself. However, sometimes you might need to intervene. This tends ...

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