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Microsoft inks deal with sporting goods giant; Nike+ and XBL communities to unite

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 …

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. …

Console giant announces new entertainment partners such as Nickleodeon, Paramount Pictures and Machinima

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 …

Publisher's American football and soccer titles bolstered by Kinect functionality

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 …

Title to feature Kinect voice recognition and is anticipated to ship in 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 …

Master Chief has kicked off Microsoft’s E3 press conference in Los Angeles. The platform holder started the show with a live action trailer for the upcoming Halo 4, followed by new gameplay footage from the single-player game. The demo showed the Spartan super soldier fighting new enemies with new weapons …