Posts Tagged ‘ Xbox ’

Xbox Live Indie Gems: The Great Paper Adventure

Crowded as it is with farting massage simulators, it can be hard to find worthwhile titles on Xbox Live Indie Games. That’s why we sift through all that rough to unearth a few gems. That way, you get the skinny on quality games and we get to indulge our secret passion for fart machines....

Read more »

Xbox Live Getting Free-to-Play Games – Report

Reinforcing what we’ve previously heard, a new report states that free-to-play games are coming to the Xbox 360. Develop says multiple sources have indicated Microsoft is talking with developers about bringing F2P titles to its home console. Xbox Live will add a microtransaction service that would allow in-game items to be bought “on the...

Read more »

Free-to-Play games coming to Xbox Live, says insider

Microsoft may be trying to get on the free-to-play bandwagon as well. Develop reports that Microsoft is quietly calling on developers to make free-to-play games for its Xbox Live service. The Redmond software maker will also add microstransaction support to Xbox 360 games, enabling in-game items to be bought or sold for Microsoft Points...

Read more »

Free-to-play games support coming to Xbox

Most free-to-play games survive on “micro-transactions,” that is, while the game itself is free to download and play to a certain degree, you’ll have to pay real money for in-game benefits like higher levels, better items, or unlocked areas and content. Those types of games haven’t been available on the Xbox before, but a...

Read more »

Xbox 360 Is "About Halfway Through" Its Lifecycle

The Xbox 360 got a head start on the competition by releasing a year ahead of the Wii and PlayStation 3. That was back in 2005. Even with over five years on the market, Microsoft doesn’t see the death of the 360 in the near future. In an interview with trade publication MCV ,...

Read more »

Microsoft Exec Says Xbox 360 ‘Halfway’ Through Lifecycle

Xbox EMEA VP, Chris Lewis says that the Xbox 360 is about halfway through its lifecycle, with new energy coming from the success of Kinect. (more here…)

Read more »

The First Templar (Xbox 360)

The First Templar draws you in with interesting characters and rhythmic combat, but technical foibles can lessen your fun. (more here…)

Read more »

Le Tour De France for Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3 Official Website Available

Le Tour de France is headed to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in one week, from the studio that brought you the renowned Pro Cycling Manager PC series. Browse the official website to get geared up for cycling action. The official site opens its doors today, so it is the perfect opportunity to learn...

Read more »

Rumor: Free-to-Play Coming to Xbox 360

Microsoft may be plotting to overhaul Xbox LIVE with micro-transactions, free-to-play game support. (more here…)

Read more »

News: F2P games coming to Xbox 360 report

Pay with Microsoft Points. Free-to-play games are coming to Xbox 360, according to a new report. Microsoft is talking with developers to discuss free-to-play game deals, Develop understands. This will be games that can either be monetised by in-game items or premium upgrade costs, Develop said. Read more… (more here…)

Read more »