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Read More »Paramount signs up to Xbox Live Video Store
Microsoft has announced that it has struck a deal with major US movie studio Paramount that will see a number of new films available to download via Xbox Live. The Xbox Live Video Store, which finally launched in Europe just before Christmas, allows users to download movies that are accessible …
Read More »Black and Ninja Gaiden head to Xbox Originals
The Xbox 360’s Xbox Originals service, which allows gamers to download full Xbox games on their console, is set for a boost next week with the arrival of three new titles. EA’s trigger-happy FPS Black will be joined by Tecmo’s pseudo-sequel Ninja Gaiden Black and 2K Games’ Sid Meier’s Pirates …
Read More »Call of Duty 4 topples Halo 3 on Xbox Live
The ever-popular Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has knocked Bungie’s Halo 3 off the top spot in the Xbox Live most played table for the week ending January 21st, according to information posted on Major Nelson’s Microsoft blog . The stats track the number of unique users logged in …
Read More »XBLA title Undertow free following Live problems
After previously saying that it would seek to compensate members after many experienced Xbox Live troubles over the Christmas period, Microsoft has confirmed that it is to offer recently released shooter Undertow free next week. Major Nelson spills the beans on his blog, linking to fellow Microsoft blog Gamerscore, which …
Read More »Xbox Live boss signed for GDC08 keynote
Main conference's opening talk from John Schappert will "set the stage" for 2008's "revolutionary changes in game development"
Read More »Lawsuit blocking Xbox Live status updates
Following a period of ongoing problems that saw many gamers go without access to multiplayer gaming over Christmas, Microsoft has now confessed that it is unable to update gamers as to its progress in addressing the issues. Microsoft previously stated that a high number of new Live subscribers over the …
Read More »CES 2008: Disney-ABC and MGM sign up to Xbox Live
Microsoft’s Bill Gates used his last ever speech at the annual Consumer Electronics Show to announce film behemoth MGM and TV network ABC-Disney had signed up to new content deals with his firm’s Xbox division. The technology magnate was joined on stage by Microsoft’s president of its entertainment and devices …
Read More »CES 2008: BT Vision coming to Xbox Live
Xbox Live users that subscribe to BT Broadband will soon be granted access to an extensive library of on-demand content including movies, TV, music videos and even BT Vision’s ‘near live’ FA Premier League football matches through their consoles. The new deal marks the coming together of two corporate giants …
Read More »Xbox Live Arcade giveaway following Xmas problems
Following a troubled period for Microsoft’s gaming network Xbox Live that saw many users’ service disrupted over the traditionally gamer-friendly Christmas period, Microsoft has stated that it is to offer a free Arcade game to all subscribers. The announcement, which was made through Major Nelson’s blog, stated: During this past …
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