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Xbox and PlayStation in a race to take advantage of mobile platforms, sources suggest
Read More »Next Xbox to include tablet?
A report from consumer site Gamespot claims to have word that the new Xbox, which will be revealed at this year’s E3, will include some sort of portable tablet component. Given Microsoft’s recent efforts at unification across its Windows, Mobile, and Xbox product lines, it seems clear that the 720 …
Read More »OPINION: New format war could tip balance back to traditional gaming
There will be a chunk of readers who think two new consoles at June’s E3 is at best too premature, or, at worst, expensive folly. Certainly I, like many others, heard a little voice in the back of my mind whispering too soon” when I found out a new Xbox …
Read More »Microsoft relaxes file size limits for Xbox indies
Price policy and publishing restrictions also revised
Read More »Microsoft and Datel settle Xbox 360 lawsuits
Microsoft and accessory manufacturer Datel have settled their Xbox 360 patent infringement and antitrust cases against each other. Staffordshire-based Datel originally took Microsoft to court in November 2009 after claiming a 360 dashboard update was issued to block certain Datel accessories from working, reports Bloomberg. These included Datel’s Max Memory …
Read More »RUMOUR: Microsoft replaces lead Xbox design boss
Xbox design manager Don Coyner has been replaced as the lead for Microsoft’s next-gen console, according to reports. Cnetclaims two sources who work for Microsoft said that Coyner is no longer leading the design and experience group for Xbox. The sources also said that Coyner has been replaced by general …
Read More »YouTube lands on Xbox Live
UK Xbox 360 owners will be able to access a host of new dashboard apps today including YouTube, Blinkbox, MSN and Muzu.TV. As well as being able to view content from internet video giant YouTube, gamers can now watch over 10,000 films using digital movie service Blinkbox via the Xbox …
Read More »THQ axes 30 staff after poor uDraw sales
Business unit leader Martin Good also leaves company to 'pursue new opportunities'
Read More »OnLive says Xbox/PlayStation tie-in "would be great"
OnLive appears eager to end its direct competition with the established home consoles, with one of the company’s executives openly encouraging Sony and Microsoft to incorporate the cloud game tech. Bruce Grove, OnLive’s newly appointed general manager for the UK, said the company is willing to talk about provide cloud …
Read More »OnLive open to PlayStation and Xbox integration
New UK boss talks up the potential of service partnerships
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