Crytek has denied claims that it is currently developing titles for Microsoft’s next Xbox console. Earlier this week, a high ranking” source said that the developer is working on Timesplitters 4 for the new machine, that it will use DirectX 11 will, and that Microsoft will unveil the console at …
Read More »Halo remake supports Kinect
Almost as an aside in an interview with GamesSpot, Microsoft Game Studios boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition will support Kinect. As a first-party, we believe that Kinect will be important to all genres of games," he stated. "Be it racing games with Forza, combat …
Read More »JAPAN: Xbox 360 sells 1.5m units
Over 1.5m Xbox 360 consoles have been sold in Japan – a territory Microsoft has found tough to crack. The system originally launched back in 2005 and reached 1m sales in 2009. Now the console has topped 1.5m sales according to Japanese site Wazap, as translated by Kotaku. Over 55m …
Read More »Gears 3 will ‘definitely’ top 6m sales
Gears of War 3 will not have a problem selling 6m units – so says the game’s developer. Epic Games’ design director Cliff Bleszinski is aiming high with a target of 10m copies, but believes the game will at least match the average sales of previous Gears instalments. They have …
Read More »Xbox: Europe key to No.1 dream
Microsoft wants to have the most popular games console in the world – but has to conquer Europe to do it, EMEA chief Chris Lewis says. Xbox 360’s European market share grew by over 20 per cent in 2010, but the console is still lagging behind in certain territories. Now …
Read More »Microsoft Gamefest dev event set for July
Early bird rates can save £150 on ticket prices
Read More »Microsoft debuts Kinect for Windows SDK
Official software development kit released for using Xbox 360 UI controller on Windows computers
Read More »Discount ERP for Halo Anniversary
Microsoft has confirmed that HD remake Halo Anniversary will carry an ERP (estimated retail price) of just 34.99 in the UK. Though that prices it above what gamers would play for a re-release in the Classics Range, it’s well below the 40-50 launch RRP you’d expect with a typical first …
Read More »Xbox 360 gets Wireless Speed Wheel
Microsoft is to launch a brand new official steering wheel accessory for Xbox 360. Called the Wireless Speed Wheel, the peripheral features all standard controller buttons aside from analogue sticks and bumpers, as well as haptic feedback and rumble. Presumably, as it has no static base it will control via …
Read More »Nyko ‘fixes’ Kinect space demands
A new accessory from peripherals maker Nyko is targeting those who lack the necessary living room space needed to play with Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect. Called the ‘Zoom’, the device attaches to the top of Kinect and adjusts its viewing angle. Nyko says that using it "reduces the play range …
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