Game console owners increasingly stream video, Nielsen finds

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360

Owners of Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii consoles are increasingly using the devices to access video-on-demand through Netflix and other services, a Nielsen survey finds. Video game consoles aren’t just for gaming anymore. (more here…) Related items Xbox 360 will soon stream HBO, SyFy, other TV networks Xbox 360 to stream live music...

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Kinect: Disneyland Adventures Review [Xbox 360]

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360

Disneyland Adventures does a remarkable job of replicating the park and all its charms, but flawed controls put a damper on this excursion. (more here…) Related items The Fancy Pants Adventures Review Xbox 360 Kinect Star Wars game and console finally given a release date Five Great Skyrim Creation Kit Mods [Xbox...

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Best Xbox 360 games of 2011

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360

Check out some of the best Xbox 360 games of 2011 from a selection of titles exclusive to the Xbox 360 console. (more here…) Related items Xbox 360 Kinect Star Wars game and console finally given a release date Five Great Skyrim Creation Kit Mods The Star Wars-Themed Xbox 360 Is Due...

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#1: Assassin’s Creed Revelations

December 14, 2011 | GET YOUR GAME
#1: Assassin’s Creed Revelations

Assassin’s Creed Revelations by UBI Soft 2 days in the top 100 Platform:   Xbox 360 (8) Buy new: $59.99 $54.99 46 used & new from $45.00 (Visit the Best Sellers in Xbox 360 list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.) (BUY it now…) Related items #8: Just Dance 3 #1: Just Dance...

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The future of gaming technology

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360 LIVE

Microsoft, creator of the Xbox Live — an online multiplayer video gaming and digital media delivery service — has announced it would offer mainstream television programming to its subscribers, creating direct competition with traditional cable services. Magy Seif El-Nasr, associate professor of game design and interactive media with joint appointments in the College of...

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Xbox Live Adds SBS, ABC iView Still Looming

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360 LIVE

From an Australian perspective, the most pertinent feature of the recent Xbox dashboard update was the promised addition of local media channels direct to the device. Two of those options have gone live today, with SBS On Demand and ninemsn video being added, along with YouTube. But what about ABC iView? The new apps...

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Xbox Live Gets New Apps for TMZ, Verizon, and YouTube Today

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360 LIVE

Only a select few entertainment apps were released as a part of the Xbox 360 dashboard update last week; the majority of the currently-announced ones were said to be coming later this month. A handful of those have arrived today, including the Verizon FiOS app that offers live television. Twelve new apps have been...

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New Xbox Live Terms of Service

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360 LIVE

I am dumbfounded as to how companies, such as Microsoft, can get away with these sweeping terms of service. (more…) Related items Xbox Live user claims Microsoft owes him $500bn XBL GM responds to Live security concerns Director of Xbox Live policy and enforcement to leave Microsoft after 17 happy years Brand swings on...

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Xbox Live gets YouTube, Verizon FiOS TV and more

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360 LIVE

Microsoft had detailed earlier this month its plans to challenge cable TV by adding more content and improved features to its Xbox Live service. Today, the first wave of new content and video services has hit Xbox Live, including apps like YouTube and Verizon’s FiOS TV. The newly added video services for the Xbox...

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Best and worst stereoscopic 3D console games

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360 GAMES

Video games could still be the killer app for 3D TVs. Here are some of the best and worst examples we’ve seen. (read on…) Related items Video games aren’t my thing, but please don’t take my Xbox Microsoft demos new Xbox dashboard and WP7 Xbox companion app Review: Fruit Ninja Kinect Fruit Ninja Kinect:...

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YouTube, MSN und Muzu.tv: Drei neue Apps für die Xbox 360 | STERN.DE – Der Stern

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360

Microsoft hat eine weitere Reihe von Apps für die Xbox 360 veröffentlicht. … Fernsehen auf der Konsole Sky schließt Kooperation mit Microsoft ab. (more here…) Related items Fernsehen auf der Konsole : Sky schließt Kooperation mit … – Der Stern Wird der Xbox-360-Nachfolger trotzdem auf der E3 gezeigt?: Keine … – Der Stern Blu-ray-Player...

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XBox 360 mit neuer Oberfläche – pcgo – Magnus.de – PC Go

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360

Mit der neuen Oberfläche und dem neuen Dashboard bekommt die XBox 360 jetzt auch Zugriff auf TV-Kanäle. Bei der nächsten Verbindung der Konsole mit XBox Live … (more here…) Related items XBox 360 mit neuer Oberfläche – PC Go Xbox 360: Neues Dashboard und TV-Kanäle verfügbar – Golem.de – Golem Xbox 360 Dashboard Update...

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Sky für Xbox 360 geht an den Start – Konsolen – derStandard.at … – Der Standard.at

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360

“Ab 13. Dezember” – Kombiangebot: Sky-Abo und Konsole vorgestellt . Sky und Microsoft gehen gemeinsame Wege. “Ab dem 13. Dezember” steht das Programm des Pay-TV … (more here…) Related items PS3 und Xbox 360 im Abverkauf – Konsolen – derStandard.at › Web – Der Standard.at Günstige PS3 und Xbox 360 im Abverkauf – Konsolen...

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Xbox 360: Sprachsuche und mehr TV-Shows – Konsolen – derStandard … – Der Standard.at

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360

Nintendo: Wii U nicht viel stärker als PS3 und Xbox 360 Konsole dürfe bestimmtes Preislimit nicht übrschreiten. Hardware-Update (more here…) Related items Günstige PS3 und Xbox 360 im Abverkauf – Konsolen – derStandard … – Der Standard.at PS3 und Xbox 360 im Abverkauf – Konsolen – derStandard.at › Web – Der Standard.at Xbox-Chef:...

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‘Sonic CD’ Available on Xbox 360 and iOS, PS3 And Android Versions Incoming

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360

Sega’s Sonic CD was originally released in 1993 for the short-lived Sega CD game console and marked the first time gamers were introduced to fan-favorite characters Metal Sonic and Amy Rose. Now, 18 years later Sonic CD has returned as a digital download to remind us just how awesome the lightning-fast blue hedgehog is....

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Xbox 360 gets another round of video apps: FiOS, YouTube and SyFy hands-on

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360

Microsoft is holding to its promise of getting more video apps onto the Xbox 360. Yesterday’s update added live FiOS TV, YouTube and SyFy (among others) and I couldn’t wait to take them for a spin. read more (more here…) Related items Xbox LIVE Adds Crackle And CinemaNow To Growing List Of Video Apps...

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Xbox 360′s ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3′ top Rogers Plus game rental for week ending Dec. 11

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360

The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Plus for the period ending Dec. 11. (more here…) Related items Xbox 360′s ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3′ top Rogers Plus game rental for week ending Dec. 18 Xbox 360′s ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3′ top Rogers Plus game rental for week...

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YouTube lands on Xbox Live

December 14, 2011 | xbox 360

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 Live dashboard. This Blinkbox...

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