Xbox 720 Rumors – Six Times as Powerful, Will Restrict Play of Used Games

January 27, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

For some reason, this week is the moment when "sources" have suddenly started to open up about the next generation Xbox, tentatively known to speculators as the "Xbox 720." (read on…) Related items Report: No Used Games on Next Xbox Xbox Live Getting Free-to-Play Games – Report Free-to-Play games coming to Xbox Live, says...

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How the next Xbox could stop you from playing used games

January 27, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

A recent Kotaku post cites "one reliable industry source" to suggest that the still-unannounced successor to Microsoft's Xbox 360 will somehow prevent used games from being played on the system. The idea remains an unconfirmed rumor, of course, but it's something that members of the game industry have floated repeatedly in the past. It's...

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Xbox LIVE Weekly Update 1.25.12

January 27, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

Every week Microsoft adds new games, demos, DLC and Avatar items to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and we put it all together right here so you can stay up to date. This week Puddle and Quarrel hit the Arcade, L.A. Noire DLC is 50% off and our Avatars get some Threadless gear. Head past...

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Another new Xbox rumour! Now it runs Blu-ray, blocks used games. And here's why that's 50% bull

January 27, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

Another new Xbox rumour! Now it runs Blu-ray, blocks used games. And here's why that's 50% bull (read on…) Related items Report: BOTH New Xbox and PS4 Will Be Shown At E3 New Xbox Dashboard features leave Indie Games in the lurch Bing Becomes Hub Of Microsoft’s New Xbox Experience Evernote gets major update,...

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The Witcher 2 on Xbox 360 Will Not Hold Your Hand

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360

Walking down the same path as Dark Souls, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings on Xbox 360 takes a bold stance with its difficulty and complexity. Full of vague character references, sex, precise combat, tight controls, and tough enemies, the fantasy world lives and breathes with or without you. There's no hand-holding, and knowing...

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Final Fantasy XIII-2 Walkthrough [Xbox 360]

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360

Cocoon has fallen! Kweh! Our game guide for Final Fantasy XIII-2 features an in-depth walkthrough covering equipment, monsters, abilities, and more! (more here…) Related items Final Fantasy XIII-2 Review (Xbox 360) Final Fantasy XIII-2 Review Xbox 360 to get exclusive DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 Final Fantasy XIII-2 – Exklusive...

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Xbox 360 controller Hot Pocket Dispenser revealed

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360

A true inventor of great objects can be found in Ben Heck, a man whose modding career spans a bit over a decade and whose latest masterpiece is an Xbox 360 controller-mounted Hot Pocket dispenser. As I’m sure you’ll agree, the top comment on the how-to video for this object rings very, very true:...

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Next Xbox to prevent you from playing used games?

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 NEWS

(Credit: Microsoft) Will the next Xbox restrict you from playing your favorite used games? Gaming news site Kotaku reported yesterday that the so-called Xbox 720 will incorporate some type of anti-used game technology . Citing a "reliable industry source," Kotaku admitted that it's not clear how such a technology would be set up and...

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Xbox Rumors: New Machine Could be Six Times Faster

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 NEWS

* (read the story…) Related items Xbox 720: Six Times more Powerful than Current Xbox Xbox issues open letter in response to compromised accounts Microsoft acknowledges Xbox Live hijacks Xbox Live Boss On Hacking: 'We Can Beat The Criminals Together' Xbox Live boss details Microsoft's "war on fraud"

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The Witcher 2 Xbox 360 Release Date

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings for Xbox 360 is coming this April, Warner Bros. announced. The game hits store shelves on April 17, 2012 in North America. The port of last year's PC version includes 3+ hours of new content, and new gameplay and story elements. WB also sent along some new screenshots....

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The Witcher 2 on Xbox 360 includes new content, more coming post-launch

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360

Following the launch of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings on PC, CD Projekt Red offered a steady stream of updates and DLC, free of charge . The Xbox 360 version, which I saw at a preview event in San Francisco, will bundle all of that previously released content when it launches this year...

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Ghost Recon Future Soldier Preview (Xbox 360)

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360

Can Ubisoft's oft-delayed Xbox 360 FPS make a comeback the Ghost Recon franchise would be pleased about? Find out in our Future Soldier preview. (more here…) Related items Resident Evil 6 Preview (Xbox 360) Max Payne 3 Preview (Xbox 360) Darkness II: Hands-On Preview Inversion Multiplayer Hands-On Preview Halo: Anniversary...

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Xbox 720 Spec Leaks – What if The GPU Rumours Are True?

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360

The Xbox 720's GPU is six times more powerful than Xbox 360 according to recent tech rumours. If true, what could this mean for Microsoft’s next console? (more here…) Related items Blu-ray-Player für die Xbox 720?: Xbox 720 könnte Sperre für … – Der Stern 'Xbox 720' Slated for Fall 2013 Release Date, Will...

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Xbox Live coming to iOS and Android?

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 LIVE

One of the cornerstones of the Windows Phone experience is the integration of Xbox Live, Microsoft’s uber-popular online gaming service that made its debut way back in 2002 on the original Xbox console. While there’s still plenty of work to do on their own platform, one Microsoft spokesperson has made it clear that they...

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Xbox Live landing on iOS and Android

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 LIVE

Coming to "other platforms" at least (more…) Related items Microsoft eyeing Xbox LIVE gaming on iOS and Android Xbox Live app approved for iOS Microsoft Releases Xbox Live App for iOS XBL GM responds to Live security concerns Social Gaming Apps for Android — Steam, Xbox Live and More

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Xbox 720 to be at least 'six times more powerful that the current Xbox'

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360

… or so the rumors say … (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 Out In Two Months Star Wars Xbox Kinect bundle and game due April 3 Official...

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Blu-ray-Player für die Xbox 720?: Xbox 720 könnte Sperre für … – Der Stern

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360

Microsoft könnte Medienberichten zufolge bei seiner nächsten Xbox-Konsole eine Sperre für … und 2006 ein entsprechendes Laufwerk für die Xbox 360 auf den … (more here…) Related items Xbox 720 könnte auf CES 2012 präsentiert werden: Kommt die Xbox … – Der Stern Microsofts Xbox – Der Stern Wird der Xbox-360-Nachfolger trotzdem auf der...

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Xbox Rumors Galore! New System Rumored to Run 6x Faster and Play Blu-ray Discs

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

Hold on to your hats, gamers, because there are some pretty juicy rumors floating around out there about the next generation Xbox, or the "Xbox 720," as the press has dubbed it. (read on…) Related items Next Xbox Rumors Inbound Witcher 2 dev: next Xbox not playing pre-owned games "a bad thing" Xbox...

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