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As of today every GAME and Gamestation store in the UK has a range of Xbox Live digital titles on their shelves. In February this year the range was trailed in 44 stores, with customers receiving a code to download the content either on a paper receipt, email or SMS …
Read More »MS prepares FIFA-branded XBL cards
Microsoft is to lend the FIFA branding to two new Xbox Live Points Cards. The first SKU will offer both 12 months Xbox Live Gold membership as well as 800 Microsoft Points. The second is a 2100 MSP card. Both carry the image of FIFA 12’s UK cover stars Wayne …
Read More »Legalities of XBLA’s rival platform policy detailed
There’s nothing wrong with Microsoft’s decision not to publish downloadable games on Xbox Live if they arrive on rival systems first, a lawyer has claimed. Last month the publisher’s VP of interactive entertainment business for Europe Chris Lewis said the reason for not publishing rival exclusives is because it’s protecting …
Read More »68% of Xbox subs bought at retail
The High Street can play a major part in selling digital games, and Microsoft has the proof. Two thirds of Xbox Live Gold members paid for their subscriptions via traditional retailers, the platform holder told MCV. It highlights the extent to which retail has played a major role in growing …
Read More »Xbox lands Skyrim DLC exclusivity
Microsoft has announced that it has landed an exclusivity deal for Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The first two pieces of DLC for the game will be exclusive on Xbox Live for 30 days after their release. Throughout this period they will not be available on the PlayStation Network. …
Read More »Sonic CD gets digital re-release
Sega has confirmed the news accidentally leaked by Microsoft earlier this week that it is to re-release Sonic CD. The game was originally released for Sega’s ill-fated Mega Drive expansion the Mega CD in 1993. It’s generally regarded as one of the strongest instalments in the classic platforming series. Now …
Read More »Valve calls for easing of XBL restrictions
Game developers can deliver a better service to Xbox 360 customers if Microsoft eased its data restrictions, the president of Valve has said. Gabe Newell wants the Steam service incorporated into Xbox Live in the same way it is available to PS3 owners. But the main hurdle is having Microsoft …
Read More »Valve: Xbox Live restrictions should be relaxed
Microsoft customers and developers will benefit from Steam integration, says Newell
Read More »Virtua Fighter returns
Sega has announced that it has begun work on a fifth instalment in the Virtua Fighter series. The game has previously been released at retail but is to get a second release, this time only on Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network. 19 characters will be included, as well …
Read More »Grasshopper reveals Black Knight Sword
GAMESCOM: Shadows of the Damned developer Grasshopper Manufacture has unveiled its newest game – 2D platformer Black Knight Sword. The downloadable Xbox Live and PSN game was shown off to press at this year’s Gamescom. It features picture book-style visuals and 2D platforming combat akin to Konami’s popular Castlevania series. …
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