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Claims that Microsoft was planning to announce a brand new Master Chief-less Halo title at E3 proved way off the mark – and further bad news for Halo fans came in the shape of confirmation that hotly anticipated FPS Halo Wars has slipped until next year. The new release date …
Read More »E3 08: Fallout 3 DLC gets 360 console exclusivity
Mirroring the deal Microsoft struck with Rockstar for Grand Theft Auto IV downloadable content exclusivity, the firm has announced that DLC for the upcoming Fallout 3 will be exclusive to Xbox 360 and PC. Bethesda’s Todd Howard said of the move: "We love Xbox Live Marketplace. We’re happy to announce …
Read More »Third-party developers aid Microsoft casual assault
E3 08: Format-holder confirms Inis-made karaoke game Lips and Codemasters/Zoe Mode game You're In The Movies
Read More »E3 08: Xbox will beat PS3
Microsoft boss Don Mattrick has told the global games media that Xbox 360 will sell more consoles than PlayStation 3 – and that gaming is now the leading form of entertainment. When it comes to hardware, we’re in fantastic shape. According to NPD data, we have the largest installed base …
Read More »E3 08: Microsoft pouts its Lips
It appears Microsoft will tonight announce its answer to Sony’s massively popular SingStar series in the shape of karaoke title Lips – and French site Gamekyo seems to have got the scoop. The game will come bundled with two mics that will also seemingly incorporate some sort of motion-sensing technology. …
Read More »Stringer: Wii is an expensive niche game device
With all sorts of verbal fisticuffs likely to erupt following the E3 presentations of the big three over the next few hours, Sony CEO Howard Stringer has attacked rival Nintendo’s Wii console as analysts predict big things for Sony’s machine in 2008. Bloomberg quotes Stringer as telling attendees at the …
Read More »No Xbox 360 price cut for Europe?
Following the news that Microsoft is to cut the price and phase out its 20GB model and introduce a new 60GB machine in the US , consumer site Spong is speculating that the move will not be mirrored in the UK. A Microsoft representative told the site: "The 60GB Xbox …
Read More »E3 08: Squadbased Halo title to be announced tonight?
Given the huge global and commercial success that was Halo 3, it seems a mere given that Microsoft will look to continue its Halo franchise at this year’s E3 – and rumours are suggesting that a brand new entry to the series will be confirmed at the Microsoft press conference …
Read More »US: New 60GB 360 confirmed; price cut for 20GB model
Microsoft has kicked off what could be a pivotal week for the platform holder by introducing a new 60GB Xbox 360 and cutting the 20GB SKU in the US. The new model will retail at $349, while the 20GB console has been slashed from $349 to $299 while stocks last …
Read More »Xbox.com gets pre-E3 overhaul
Microsoft has given a fresh lick of paint to its official home for Xbox 360 online – Xbox.com . The site contains much the same info as before, covering current titles, upcoming games, Xbox Live, hardware, forums and support. There’s also a dedicated E3 page, fronted by Xbox Live guru …
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