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Software – it’s the big question that still hangs over Microsoft’s Xbox 360 motion expansion Natal, and now one leading games mascot is being linked to the peripheral. Joystiq reports that Sega is preparing a downloadable version of last-gen racing game Sonic Riders for the device. Called Sonic Free Riders, …
Read More »Sonic speeding onto Natal?
Software – it’s the big question that still hangs over Microsoft’s Xbox 360 motion expansion Natal, and now one leading games mascot is being linked to the peripheral. Joystiq reports that Sega is preparing a downloadable version of last-gen racing game Sonic Riders for the device. Called Sonic Free Riders, …
Read More »MW2 Resurgence hits XBL today
In what should prove another profitable day for publisher Activision, this afternoon will see the arrival of the second piece of DLC for genre-leading shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on Xbox Live. The download will, much like its predecessor, cost 1200 MSP (around 10.20) though it is yet …
Read More »MW2 Resurgence hits XBL today
In what should prove another profitable day for publisher Activision, this afternoon will see the arrival of the second piece of DLC for genre-leading shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on Xbox Live. The download will, much like its predecessor, cost 1200 MSP (around 10.20) though it is yet …
Read More »Games 5s throws up Group of Death
The final line-up for this year’s MCV & Xbox 360 Games 5s tournament has been announced. It boasts the biggest names in hardware, software, retail and media – and includes one obvious ‘group of death’. Group three lines up like this: Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation and MCV. Gulp. The neutral and …
Read More »Games 5s throws up Group of Death
The final line-up for this year’s MCV & Xbox 360 Games 5s tournament has been announced. It boasts the biggest names in hardware, software, retail and media – and includes one obvious ‘group of death’. Group three lines up like this: Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation and MCV. Gulp. The neutral and …
Read More »Rare reveals new look
UK studio Rare has undergone a facelift as it turns 25, resplendent with four new logos. Both Rare and the games industry have seen massive changes over the past 25 years, and right now it feels as if both we and the industry are continuing to evolve at an ever-increasing …
Read More »Bach: Natal is 360s midlife kicker
As Xbox boss prepares for life outside of Microsoft following the announcement of his retirement yesterday, the popular exec has claimed that the release of Natal later this year will provide Xbox 360 with a ‘midlife kicker’. Well, I think initially it presents a great opportunity for us on Xbox,” …
Read More »Bach to retire from Microsoft
Following rumours of a significant restructuring to Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division, an internal memo from CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed the retirement of EDD president Robbie Bach and, as rumoured, the departure of J Allard. Bach leaves after 22 years at the company, though Allard – himself a 15-year …
Read More »â??Allard walkout part of wider Microsoft shake-upâ??
Suspected restructure at the Entertainment and Devices division ahead of Natal launch
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