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Sony and Microsoft will cut the price of PS3 and Xbox 360 next month, a US analyst has claimed. Speaking in the latest episode of Bonus Round (as transcribed by DualShockers) Michael Pachter claims that publishers will threaten to pull support for the machines unless there is a price cut. …
Read More »Fable Trilogy bundle confirmed, may launch alongside Fable Anniversary
A Fable Trilogy bundle containing Fable Anniversary, Fable 2, and Fable 3 is in the works for Xbox 360, Microsoft has revealed. A company spokesperson confirmed to Gamespot that the bundle is real, and will arrive alongside the original Fable’s HD remake, Fable Anniversary. "The Fable Trilogy bundle in the …
Read More »343 Industries hires professional Halo player
Halo developer 343 Industries has hired professional gamer Eric Hewitt. Team Beyondreports Hewitt, aka "GH057ayame,"has joined the studio in a yet to be revealed capacity. Hewitt previously competed in professional gaming events with Team Carbon. Though Hewitt has never worked on the Halo franchise in an official sense, his credentials …
Read More »China console ban lifted, but new restrictions coming
Console sales 'fresh air,' but government still looking to 'block flies and mosquitoes'
Read More »Licensed K’Nex Titanfall sets announced
Upcoming Xbox and PC shooter Titanfall is to star in a range of K’Nex construction toy sets. The range, licensed from Respawn Entertainment, is due out in the UK this autumn. Pilots, Titans and Spectres will all feature. The sets will carry an 8+ age rating. We’re delighted that the …
Read More »Windows 9 reveal due in April – rumour
Details of Microsoft’s next major Windows release are rumoured to be unveiled at the firm’s annual Build conference in April this year. According to Microsoft blogger, Paul Thurrot, Windows 9 (codenamed ‘Threshold’) will see a full return of the Start menu and is planned for release in April 2015. The …
Read More »State of Decay’s Undead Labs signs with Microsoft
Microsoft has entered into a multi-year, multi-title agreement" with State of Decay developer Undead Labs. Studio founder Jeff Strain broke the news in acompany blog post, and while most details won’t be revealed until later in the year, he hinted strongly that the deal involves the State of Decay IP. …
Read More »Ford boss declines Microsoft CEO role
Former front-runner to replace Steve Ballmer has no plans to leave auto industry
Read More »State of Decay studio pens long-term deal with Microsoft
Undead Labs hints at solid future for XBLA breakaway IP
Read More »Halo, Destiny writer returns to Microsoft
Joe Staten heads back to Halo publisher's internal studios after 15 years at Bungie
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