Microsoft Xbox 360 social networking update releasing on November 17
Microsoft Xbox Live general manager, Marc Whitten has confirmed that the company would release the much talked about update to the Xbox 360 gaming console on November 17.
This update would add support for social networking services Facebook, Twitter, and Last.FM.
Gamers would get the ability [...]
Microsoft might have banned 1 million Xbox Live players for modding their consoles
Industry sources are claiming that Microsoft has banned as many as 1 million gamers from their Xbox Live network.
These users have been banned for connecting to the network with modified consoles which are capable of running pirated game discs.
Microsoft forbids access [...]
Trials HD on Microsoft Xbox Live Arcade looks very nice
Netflix streaming comes to Sony PlayStation 3
Sony has collaborated with Netflix to bring movie streaming to their PS3 gaming console.
The company said that this service would be free to existing customers of Netflix in the US market.
They would be able to stream movies and other digital content using their PlayStation 3 gaming console [...]
Microsoft Xbox 360 update would block third party storage units
Bad news for the owners of Microsoft Xbox 360.
A company representative has stated that the next update to Xbox 360 would block access to unofficial storage units.
They are suggesting that users migrate their data from these storage units of official accessories provided for [...]
LucasArts announces Lucidity
LucasArts has announced a new videogame title named Lucidity.
Lucidity is a creative game that stars a little girl who lives with her grandmother.
She has these dreams where the gamers control the levels instead of the girl.
The game would soon go on sale on the Microsoft Xbox Live Arcade.
Here is [...]
Games on Demand coming soon on Xbox 360
Microsoft has announced that the games on demand feature would arrive soon on their Xbox 360 gaming console.
This feature would be available through the upcoming Xbox Live Fall Dashboard update.
Microsoft is aiming to offer more than 30 downloadable Xbox 360 games at launch time including titles like [...]
Last.fm coming to Microsoft Xbox Live network
Microsoft had announced last month that they are soon going to bring Last.fm on their Xbox Live service.
Joystiq has posted some details on the new developments.
They had a word with Christina DeRosa who is a general manager at Microsoft.
She had this to say:
“Silver users will be able access [...]
Microsoft Joy Ride: Free for Xbox Live gamers
US based software giant Microsoft has announced their new gaming title named Joy Ride.
Joy Ride has been developed by Big Park which was recently acquired by Microsoft.
The company said in a press statement: “Avatars, start your engines! Full of wild driving fun, Joy Ride will get [...]
Max Payne games now on Microsoft Xbox Live
Rockstar Games has announced that they are now offering both Max Payne 1 and 2 on the Microsoft Xbox Live service.
Both of these games are being offered as Xbox Originals and they are on sale for 1200 MS Points, or $15.
Max Payne 3 is scheduled to be launched [...]
