Xbox stories - Page 10
Reality check for game addicts
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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An American teen hospitalised after a four-day gaming marathon has been diagnosed with a serious case of Modern Warfare 3 addiction.
Microsoft drives next generation Kinect
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Microsoft gears up for innovative Kinect future, hinting at advanced motion-sensor tech and new gaming experiences on Xbox.
Microsoft Boss says Wii-U is wannabe Xbox 360
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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Microsoft VP claims Nintendo's Wii-U is merely an Xbox 360 successor, sparking debate on innovation vs. graphic prowess in gaming's next phase.
Could consoles be on the way out in Japan?
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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In Japan, handheld gaming reigns with the 3DS leading sales, while traditional consoles may face a cloudy future.
Will Dawnguard be the only DLC for Skyrim?
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Bethesda focuses solely on Dawnguard, hinting it might be Skyrim's only DLC. As players choose between vampires or hunters, the future remains uncertain.
Lollypop Chainsaw Review
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Lollipop Chainsaw delights with its unique blend of zombie-slaying and cheerleading, led by the unconventional zombie hunter Juliet Starling.
More Halo 4 details revealed
Thu, 17th May 2012
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Developers 343 Industries offer up more info about the new Halo game, including multiplayer and Limited Edition details.
Games would be better if consoles were the same: developer
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Ubisoft MD says uniform consoles could revolutionize game development, making them more fun and feature-rich for players.
Xbox 720 due Christmas 2013: rumour
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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Excitement builds as rumours hint the Xbox 720 with Blu-ray and Kinect may launch Christmas 2013, amidst mixed analyst views.
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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In 2003, veteran RPG studio Bioware took a massive gamble with a twist on one of the most iconic Sci-Fi IP's in existence – Star Wars.
Check out the new white Xbox bundle
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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Microsoft launches a new white Xbox bundle, including Kinect and two family games, aiming to captivate families and gamers alike.
Wii U launch won't affect Xbox: Microsoft
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Microsoft France dismisses Nintendo's Wii U as competition, asserting the iconic brand no longer rivals Xbox or PlayStation in the console market.
Rumour mill churns around 'Xbox 720'
Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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Graphics chips with six times the current processing power to go into mass production later this year: report.
Microsoft to discontinue 'Points' purchases?
Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Microsoft plans to scrap its 'Points' system for purchases, opting for real currency transactions by end of 2022, sources claim.
Former hacker says Microsoft could do more
Fri, 25th Nov 2011
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Security expert Cal Leeming criticises Microsoft's response to Xbox Live security concerns, calls for better measures and user protection.
Xbox Live not hacked: Microsoft
Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Microsoft clarifies Xbox Live wasn't hacked but warns of phishing scams after The Sun's allegations of cyber fraud.
The Kinect effect
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.
Trailer reveals Arkham City will include the ultimate Batman villain
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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Warner Bros Interactive unveils The Joker as the prime antagonist in the eagerly anticipated Batman: Arkham City game due on consoles in October.
New Call of Duty DLC drops this week
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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The DLC hits on September 22, and should tide fans over until the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in November.
Game Review: Toy Soldiers: Cold War
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Rediscover childhood battle fantasies with 'Toy Soldiers: Cold War', blending tower defense, action, and 80s nostalgia into an engaging gameplay.