PSP is a “cautionary tale” Zune won’t replicate, says Bach
Microsoft entrtainment boss Robbie “The Terminator” Bach reckons there are “cautionary tales” to learn from PSP, and he wants to apply them to Zune. “The PSP is a reasonably successful product at the...
View ArticleMicrosoft’s Xbox division reports profitable year
Microsoft has finally reported a wholly profitable year for its entertainment and devices division confirming a $426 million profit in the company’s fiscal 2008, mostly as a result of increased 360...
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Special edition Gears of War 2 Zune is revolting
It had to happen. There was no way a single game could keep us this excited without some kind of glitch. Microsoft’s shown off a special edition Gears of War 2 Zune, and it is, to all intents and...
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Better Zune-360 integration coming “within a year”
This Gizmodo report quotes Zune marketing director Jason Reindorp as saying there’s going to be a serious “step up” in Zune and Xbox 360 integration “within a year.” Quite why no one managed to think...
View ArticleMS takes Guild distribution license
According to this Reuters report, Microsoft’s signed an exclusive deal to distribute gaming show Guild via Xbox 360, MSN and Zune. With its short episodes up to seven minutes in length, the “cult”...
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GamePro becomes indie publisher
GamePro’s launched GamePro Labs, an independent publisher focussed on digital distribution. From the label’s site: With the launch of the Microsoft XNA platform, independent game developers now have a...
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Microsoft chap – new Zune hardware coming this year
Microsoft chap Brian Seitz reckons there’s more Zune hardware on the way this year, if this Twitter post‘s the be believed. Speculation was rife last year that the games format – if you can call it...
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Microsoft: “June 2009 will be an important month for Zune lovers… hold off...
Oh, sweet jeepers. Via its Office 2010 Twitter account, Microsoft has told people to “hold off from buying an iPhone/Pre” and that “June 2009 will be an important month for Zune lovers”. Let’s do some...
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Zune HD announced for fall release, Live link-up included
Here we go! Microsoft’s announced Zune HD “the first portable media player that combines a built-in HD Radio receiver, high-definition (HD) video output capabilities, organic light-emitting diode...
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Guardian – No Zune HD for UK
The Guardian is claiming that Zune HD won’t launch in the UK, and will rather be a US-only affair. Instead, European punters will be given only access to Zune Video via Xbox 360. The press release...
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Steve Ballmer makes impromptu Zune HD showing, people faint
Jesus. Steve Ballmer whipped out his Zune HD for Engadget at D7, showing off some video and the touchscreen. Those journos will be doing sex wee over that for years. Salute them with page impressions.
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Zune HD to have gaming capability according to video
Engadget has managed to snap up a promo video showreel of the Zune HD, which releases tomorrow in the US. Now, about the 30 second mark, look closely. What do you see? A racing game for the portable,...
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Crackdown 2 Zune HD revealed
A shot of a Crackdown 2-branded Zune HD just popped up – and here it is. Pretty. All we need now is a UK release and we’re off.
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Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition coming to Zune HD
Kotaku’s spotted a teaser for something called Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition in a trailer for Zune HD that popped up on Monday. There’s a very brief look at it in the video. It’s a 3D racer,...
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MS releases XNA extensions for Zune HD
Microsoft’s put out XNA extensions for Zune HD, as you can see here. The update adds the following functionality: The ability to target and develop for the Zune HD media player. The addition of new...
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Zune HD: Project Gotham Racing, Audiosurf Tilt added for free
Microsoft has added six new games to the Zune Marketplace, and if you are the proud owner of a Zune HD upgraded to v4.3, these games can be yours. There’s Audiosurf Tilt, Checkers, Lucky Lanes...
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Microsoft hiring for loads of different positions
Major Nelson has posted on his blog that Microsoft is currently hiring folks for Team Xbox. If you fancy something else within the company, you’re covered there too. There are loads of different...
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MS sends word that Zune Marketplace will go down for maintenance
Microsoft has sent over an announcement that the Zune Marketplace on XBL will go down on January 25 for 24-hours. In other words, don’t freak out. It’s part of its scheduled maintenance and will shut...
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XBL Marketplace March release schedule – Gears, WaW deals of the week
The Major has revealed the March release schedule for Xbox Live Marketplace. Looks like CoD: World at War maps will be getting the Deal of the Week treatment. Here’s the full thing, along with a...
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Zune voice controlled on Xbox Live
Marc Whitten has just shown Zune Marketplace on Xbox Live with full voice control. Demonstrating the new tech, Marc was able to pause the Xbox, rewind and more just by using his voice. This experience...
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IO gives sneak peek at Kane & Lynch comic book art
The final cover art and a couple pages from the premiere issue of the Kane & Lynch comic from DC Comics’ Wildstorm are posted in lovely screen format after the break. The comic goes on sale August...
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Zune expanding to the UK this fall
The Zune Marketplace online store, Zune Pass music subscription service, enhanced features on Zune.net and free Zune software will launch on PCs, Windows Phone 7 and Xbox Live in the UK this autumn,...
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Xbox Live Fall Update Preview Program now live
A new UI? Meh. ESPN? No thanks. Zune Music? Not interested. Wait, you say our Avatars have longer legs now? Is this… is this what the future feels like? If you signed up and were accepted into...
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Xbox Live goes free this weekend
Expect many 12 year olds on Silver subs to scream in your headset on Black Ops this weekend. Microsoft’s opening up Xbox Live to everyone this weekend. Beginning on Friday and ending on Sunday, you’ll...
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Report: Zune dead, no more models to be made
Zune is no more, according to this Bloomberg report, who, citing “a person familiar with the decision,” is claiming that Microsoft will now stop releasing new versions of the handheld. Microsoft’s Zune...
View ArticleRumor – Zune Marketplace getting revamped as streaming video service on Xbox 360
A report over on The Daily states the Zune Marketplace on Xbox Live could be changing into a streaming subscription service. According to an anonymous source at Microsoft, the Zune service could take...
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PSA: Xbox Live Summer of Arcade starts today
Microsoft kicks-off its annual Summer of Arcade today, and it has released the schedule of offerings it’s hosting from now until July 25. Here’s the schedule, along with what it’ll cost you: Xbox Live...
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Nintendo confirms ComicCon line-up – MGS 3D, Skyward Sword, Kirby Wii
Nintendo’s confirmed its line-up for ComicCon this week, featuring the upcoming Mario Kart 3DS, Metal Gear Solid 3DS and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. The full list is below: Nintendo 3DS: Super...
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Microsoft launching new security measure across Xbox, Windows & other services
Microsoft has laid bare its plans for a single log-in with enhanced security across its suite of Xbox and Windows services, as well as other apps owned by the company. The security measures were...
View ArticleZune Marketplace to close, Xbox Music and Xbox Video to replace it
The upcoming Xbox 360 update has wrought yet another change to Microsoft’s entertainment structure: Zune Marketplace is being retired in favour of two new storefronts, Xbox Music and Xbox Video....
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