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The latest Xbox 360 deal from Gem has arrived, with the UK distributor giving away Xbox Live points and cutting prices on accessories. For independent retailers that order an Xbox 360 Wireless Pad with Halo: Combat Evolved, they will received 800 Microsoft points for free. Meanwhile, there is 25 per …
Read More »Reduced price for indies in first Xbox Gem deal
Gem’s bid to push Xbox 360 at indie retail kicks off this week, with a special offer on Kinect. Independent stores that order a Kinect (with Kinect Adventures) from Gem can choose five extra titles at a reduced price. The cheaper stock includes: Kinect Star Wars, Kinect Rush: A Disney …
Read More »PS3 release date announced for Mass Effect Trilogy
The Mass Effect Trilogy will arrive on PS3 just a month later than it does on Xbox 360 and PC. The Xbox and PC SKUs will be released in Europe on November 9th. The PS3 version will subsequently be released on December 7th. Mass Effect Trilogy includes, as the name …
Read More »Wall Street Journal, other non-gaming apps hit Xbox Live
A trio of new apps unaffiliated with gaming have arrived for Xbox Live Gold subs. Major Nelson reveals The Wall Street Journal has launched its news streaming app WSJ Live. The app provides unlimited access to the publication’s complete library of video material, as well as streaming four hours of …
Read More »343 Industries does the Chief proud as Halo 4 reviews land
Master Chief’s new stewards, Microsoft’s 343 Industries, has struck gold with its first Halo outing. Halo 4 reviews landed online this morning, delivering near-universal praise for the Chief’s latest adventure and likely his last outing on Xbox 360. At the time of writing the game has an impressive 91 per …
Read More »Gem offers helping hand to indies with Xbox 360 blitz promotion
Xbox’s official distributor Gem is offering 12 weeks of special promotions to independent retailers. Running right through the Christmas period and into January, the Xbox 360 Blitz Campaign features a range of exclusive offers including ‘buy one get one frees’, spot prizes, free items with orders and a lot more. …
Read More »Leaked GTA V poster claims Spring 2013 launch – rumour
Grand Theft Auto V is to release in the first half of 2013, if new promotional art for the game is to be believed. The poster, leaked by fan forum GTA-Five.pl (site currently down) and spotted by IGN, reads ‘Pre-order now. Spring 2013.’, with Xbox 360 and PS3 being the …
Read More »Halo 4 is Microsoft’s most expensive game ever
Flagship Xbox series is a 'three billion dollar franchise', claims Phil Spencer
Read More »NBA Game Time app brings live games to Xbox 360
Live NBA games are heading to the 360 via Xbox Live’s new NBA Game Time app. The app, in conjunction with NBA League Pass, will give Xbox Live Gold subs access to regular season games in 720p, for a price – those interested can purchase either a Premium or Choice …
Read More »Subsidised Xbox subscription hardware "pivotal" to Microsoft’s business
Xbox 720 will likely launch with cut-price hardware subsidised through monthly subscriptions. That’s the impression given by Microsoft in an interview with The Wall Street Journal in which it describes such retail models as pivotal to our business” and outlines plans to roll the deals out across the whole of …
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