Bethesda And Arkane Studios Announce Dishonored: Game Of The Year Edition, Coming 11th October

Bethesda and Arkane Studios have announced they are re-releasing Dishonored with all it's DLC in one package. the Dishonored: Game Of The Year Edition is set to come out on 11th October across, PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 for a reduced price of £29.99/€39.99. 

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People Can Fly Have Released 2 New Videos For Gears Of War: Judgement Showing The Overrun Mode

People Can Fly have released 2 new videos and screenshots for Gears Of War: Judgement. the first video is an overview of the overrun mode, explaining the mode and showing it in action from both sides. the second video is a gameplay video from the Overrun mode.


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Microsoft Announce The My Xbox LIVE App Is Available On Android Marketplace, New Update Brings Console Control

Microsoft have announced the My Xbox LIVE App is out now for Android users. they have also detailed the recent update to the App. you can now control content on your Xbox 360 console, for example you can play, pause, fast forward and rewind videos using the app.

The Update brought:

• Discover fresh content (iPhone)
• Connect to and control content on your Xbox 360 (iPhone)
• Improved authentication (iPad)
• Retina display support (iPad)

The new My Xbox LIVE app for Android phones will offer the ability to:

• View, manage, and message friends
• View and compare your achievement progress with friends
• Read and Edit your full LIVE profile (name, bio, motto)
• See your 3-D Avatar and customize it while on-the-go
• Access your recent activity and manage your Beacons
• Stay connected to the Xbox LIVE community via Spotlight

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Source: Major Nelson

Microsoft Announce Xbox Won't Be At Gamescom And Tokyo Game Show This Year

Microsoft have announced Xbox won't be attending either Gamescom or Tokyo Game Show this year. instead, Microsoft say they will focus on more localized promotions. The Xbox is the best selling console across the USA show attending the USA E3 show makes sense for Microsoft. skipping Tokyo Game Show makes sense as the Xbox doesn't sell there. skpping Gamescom and focusing on local shows also makes sense as, like Japan, the PS3 is the main seller across Europe. however, the Xbox 360 does sell well in a couple of European countries.

Source: Major Nelson

Signal Studios Announce Ascend: New Gods For XBLA, Features Mobile Connectivity

Signal Studios, the studio behind the Toy Soldiers series, has revealed their next Xbox Live Arcade game is Ascend: New Gods. this game sees you enter the world as a breed of warrior called Caos. you have to battle immortal titans whilst fending off attacks from rival players. Ascend: New Gods also features a mobile aspect where you can wage war against others from your phone and then transfer over your power and prestige back to your console.



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Microsoft Announce The Official My Xbox Live App Is Out Now On iOS

Microsoft have announced they have released My Xbox Live on iOS. the app maynot be as fully featured as the Windows Phone 7 version, but you can still:

• Read and send messages to friends
• Manage your friends list, invite new friends
• Read and Edit your full LIVE profile (name, bio, motto)
• Change your avatar features/items with the avatar closet
• View and compare your achievement progress with friends
  

The App is free and a universal iOS App, meaning it can be used on iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches.

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Source: Major Nelson

Microsoft Announce The Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Comes Out 6th December

Microsoft have announced the Xbox 360 Dashboard update comes out Tuesday 6th December. the update will be free to all Xbox 360 owners. the update includes:

• New personal and social features including Cloud Storage for Game Saves and LIVE Profile
• Beacons and Facebook Sharing
• Enhanced Family Settings
• Integrated voice and gesture controls across the dashboard and in apps
• Bing voice search (Available this year in the US, UK and CA)

Microsoft have also said new applications for TV, Movies, Internet Videos, Sports, Music will be rolled out across 20 countries over the next couple of months.

Source: Major Nelson

Capcom Announce Street Fighter X Tekken Comes Out 6th March, Detail Special Edition

Capcom have announced Street Fighter X Tekken is set to come out in the USA on the PS3 and Xbox 360 on 6th March. Capcom have also detailed the special edition. as well as the game, The Street Fighter X Tekken special edition comes with:

• A Build it your self Arcade Cabinet Bank (around 5 inches in height)
• Exclusive prequel comic book by UDON
• 9 Gems exclusive to the Special Edition
• 36 Gems, all pre-order Gem packs together in one pack for the Special Edition

The European release has been confirmed by Capcom Unity, the game on Xbox 360 and PS3 is set to come out 9th March. Release dates for the PC and PSV versions will be confirmed later.

Microsoft Announce A 320GB Xbox 360 S Hard Drive Comes Out This Month

Microsoft have announced a 320 GB HDD is coming out for the Xbox 360 S. this HDD is coming out worldwide in Ocotber. the USA price is $129.99 whilst the UK Price is £79.99. This HDD will come with a voucher to download the full game of Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars.

Source: MajorNelson And Eurogamer

Microsoft Announce A New Xbox 360 System Update Is Out, Brings No New Features

Microsoft have announced a new Xbox 360 system update is out now. Microsoft say this update brings no new features to the Xbox 360, its a general system maintenance update.

Source: Major Nelson

Microsoft Announce A New Wireless Xbox 360 Headset And Media Remote Come Out In November

Microsoft have announced that from early November a new Wireless Headset and Media Remote will be available for the Xbox 360.

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The New Wireless Headset comes with Bluetooth built in. because of this the headset can be used with other devices other than the Xbox 360. it has a recommended retail price of $59.99.

Media Remote Pictures


The New Xbox 360 Media Remote can be used with DVD's, CD's, Streaming Media, And Live TV. Microsoft say this remote will be coming out worldwide in early November, with as USA price of $19.99.

Source: Major Nelson

Microsoft Announce A New Xbox 360 System Update Comes Out From Today (Out Now In UK)

Microsoft have announced a new Xbox 360 system update is being released from today. Microsoft say this update prepares the 360 for a future update and it doesn't bring any new features.

I have checked and the update is now out in the UK. like most 360 updates, the first part is very fast and the second part can take a few minutes to download and install.


Source: Majornelson.com

Microsoft Announce The Xbox 360 Wirelss Speed Wheel

Microsoft have announced a new peripheral is coming to the Xbox 360. the Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel is coming out this October for $59.99. the wheel features rumble and haptic feeback and is completely wireless. Microsoft have said all racing games are compatible, but some games will have limited functionality.

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Source: Major Nelson

Microsoft Announce Xbox Live Now Has Billing Options For Personnel In The United States Armed Forces

Microsoft have announced there are now Xbox Live billing options that will allow service personnel in the United States Armed Forces to sign up for Xbox Live. these new options can be accessed from the Billing Section of Xbox.com or from your Xbox 360 console. AA (Armed Forces of the Americas), AE (Armed Forces Europe) and AP (Armed Forces Pacific) are now available as credit card addresses.

Source: Major Nelson

Microsoft Announce 2 Updates Are Coming To The Xbox 360 And Xbox.com This Week

Microsoft have announced 2 updates are coming to the Xbox 360 and Xbox.com this week.

Update 1
The first update will come to the Xbox 360 on Wednesday 19th January. this update re-enables the "Boot To Disc" option in the 360 dashboard. I personally have started up my 360 and had to do this update so i will say the update is out now in the UK.

Update 2
The Second update comes to Xbox.com. this update is for gamercards. gamerzone will be removed from them and they will have a slight new look, and example can be seen above.

Source: Major Nelson

Microsoft Announce A Buy 2 Xbox Live Arcade Games And Get 400 MS Points Promotion

Microsoft have announced a new Xbox Live Arcade Promotion. from 1st December to 20th December, if you purchase 2 selected Xbox Live Arcade games you will receive 400 MS Points for free. To be eligible for this promotion, you need to register for the event here, select Arcade Offer then Download to Xbox 360, select confirm. you will have received a Gamerpic for the promotion. once you have done this you can proceed with buying 2 of the selected XBLA games.

The games in the promotion are:

• Comic Jumper
• Super Meat Boy
• LIMBO
• Plants vs. Zombies
• Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
• Castlevania Harmony of Despair
• Hydro Thunder Hurricane
• Monday Night Combat
• Blacklight: Tango Down
• Toy Soldiers
• Trials HD
• Shadow Complex
• Marvel vs Capcom 2
• Battlefield 1943
• Deathspank
• Deathspank 2
• Sonic 4
• Costume Quest

From Major Nelson

Microsoft Reveal A New Xbox 360 250 GB Bundle Coming This Holiday For $299.99

Microsoft have announced a new Xbox 360 bundle is coming out this holiday season. this bundle is addition to the 4 GB and 250 GB Kinect Bundles. For $299.99, this bundle comes with a 250 GB Xbox 360 console, Forza 3, and a voucher to download Alan Wake from Xbox Live.

From Major Nelson

Microsoft Announce Xbox Live Is Coming To 10 New Countries From 10th November

 Microsoft have announced Xbox Live is coming to 10 new countries from 10th November. these new countries are Russia, Poland, South Africa, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Brazil, Colombia, and Chile. Microsoft have also announced that it will be possible for people with Xbox Live accounts, in those countries to, that are registered to a different region to migrate that account and link it to that country. for example, if you live in Hungary but have your Xbox Live account registered to Germany, you can migrate that German account and make it Hungarian.

When you migrate your LIVE account you get to keep your profile, gamerscore, achievements, points balance and subscription time remaining. You also get to keep any downloaded content such as your avatar items, Arcade games, and game add-ons. Before you start with account migration there are some important things you need to know:

• Some services may not be available in your country.
• Previously purchased or downloaded content (videos, games, add-ons, etc.) will not be downloadable again after migration at this point in time, so remember to save your purchased content to your hard drive or a USB flash drive.
• The account migration process is not reversible.

Press Release

With 25 million members around the world and growing, we're excited to be bringing the core gaming and entertainment features that have made Xbox LIVE the world’s premier online gaming service to new markets around the world. On November 10, Xbox LIVE will be available in Russia, Poland, South Africa, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Brazil, Colombia, and Chile.

Play your favorite multiplayer games with friends on Xbox LIVE, rack up your gamerscore, and download the latest Xbox LIVE Arcade and Games on Demand hits to your console in the comfort of your living room. You can even extend the life of your games by downloading the latest game add-ons, which include extra map packs, levels, characters, and songs.

This Holiday, Xbox LIVE and Kinect for Xbox 360 will open up a new world of games, entertainment, and friends.

Migrating Your Account
We want everyone to have fun. If you live in one of nine new LIVE markets and already have a LIVE account through a different region it will be possible to migrate your account to join the official LIVE network in your country.

When you migrate your LIVE account you get to keep your profile, gamerscore, achievements, points balance and subscription time remaining. You also get to keep any downloaded content such as your avatar items, Arcade games, and game add-ons.

Before you start with account migration there are some important things you need to know:
Some services may not be available in your country.
Previously purchased or downloaded content (videos, games, add-ons, etc.) will not be downloadable again after migration at this point in time, so remember to save your purchased content to your hard drive or a USB flash drive.
The account migration process is not reversible.

Microsoft Announce You Can Sign Up To The Xbox Live Update Preview Program Now

Microsoft have announced they are having a preview program for their upcoming Xbox Live Update. You can sign up now to participate. Microsoft have made some points clear:

• We’re looking for multiple thousands of participants, so your chances of making it in are good.
• This is not for Kinect. You will not be receiving a Kinect sensor if you are chosen to participate.
• This opportunity is open to all Xbox LIVE Members in regions where Xbox LIVE is available.
• To avoid any problems, read the survey carefully and double check all the information your provide.
• While both Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, Priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.

From Major Nelson

O-Games Have Released New Screenshots For John Daly's ProStroke Golf On The Xbox 360

O-Games have released new screenshots for the Xbox 360 version of John Daly's ProStroke Golf. these screenshots are in-game and mostly show in-game character models and a couple of golf courses. there is a screenshot at the end that shows the games HUD, and what buttons do what.

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