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A leaked snapshot of a supposed Google ad has lead to speculation that the multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops could be an Xbox 360 exclusive. Little-known site Leakerz.net claims to have screens of the beta signup page, which also reckons early access will go live tonight – …
Read More »BlitzTech gets Kinect and Move functionality
New peripherals supported on popular middleware and development tool set
Read More »MS confirms Kinect voice lockout
Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has finally admitted that many countries will not enjoy voice recognition support for Kinect when the device arrives in Europe in November. In August MCV ran a story based on information given to it by Microsoft at Gamescom claiming that voice recognition would not be …
Read More »Three languages ready for Kinect launch
After Microsoft dismissed claims last month that Kinect would not support voice recognition at launch, claims have now surfaced that only three languages will be ready for the device’s November arrival. Eurogamer reports that users enrolled in the ongoing Kinect beta test have discovered that only English, Japanese and Mexican …
Read More »Xbox 360 controller redesign confirmed
Following reports of a change to the d-pad on the default Xbox 360 controller, Microsoft has confirmed that a revision to the popular peripheral is in the works. Joystiq reported last night that the platform holder was working on a new design for the d-pad that, when turned 90 degrees, …
Read More »Microsoft cheers Sky Player success
With plenty of noise being made about the rampant success of the BBC iPlayer on the PS3 and Wii, Microsoft has taken time to point out that its own IPTV offering is also performing very strongly. Last October the platform holder launched its console-adapted version of the Sky Player, which …
Read More »JAPAN: Xbox 360 S 4GB dated
Microsoft has announced that it will launch the Xbox 360 S 4GB in Japan on September 9th. It will carry an RRP of YEN 19,800. Andriasang reports that as in other territories, the SKU will include a new Slim version of the Xbox 360 console incorporating 4GB of internal memory, …
Read More »MS planning phone-console multiplayer
A Microsoft rep speaking to Canadian event X10 has reportedly spilled the beans on Microsoft’s plans to provide real-time online multiplayer between Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7 users. Earlier this month Microsoft lifted the lid on its biggest mobile gaming push to date with confirmation of Xbox Live support …
Read More »Online games dominate UK media usage
39 per cent of UK internet users now play online games, making it the most popular form of media consumption in the country, according to a new Ofcom report entitled ‘The Communications Market 2010 (August)’. That figure is up one per cent on Q1 2009 and takes online gaming ahead …
Read More »So who is Kinect for exactly?
Microsoft’s mixed message over its ambitions to market the Kinect motion cameras to the traditional hardcore Xbox 360 audience continues. I believe a large slug of the core community will love Kinect for 360,” European VP for Xbox 360 interactive business Chris Lewis told Eurogamer. They’ll love the navigating round …
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