Microsoft is clearly aiming to boost the number of subscribers to their Xbox Live Gold service by offering it for free to Xbox Live Silver members this weekend in the US. To celebrate the launch of a host of new services this week, which include Twitter and Facebook, as well as their Zune service … [Read more...] about Xbox Live Gold Free This Weekend In the US
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Modern Warfare 2 Banned In Russia
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 has been one of the most popular game releases to date, selling a massive 4.7 million copies in the US and the UK in its first 24 hours. However, it hasn't been as popular in Russia, where it has been banned because of the controversial 'No Russian' level, also known as … [Read more...] about Modern Warfare 2 Banned In Russia
Microsoft Zune Coming To The UK Today
Microsoft [MSFT] is launching its Zune service on the Xbox 360 in the UK today, and the new service will allows Xbox 360 users to stream movies in full HD 1080p direct to their HD TV. Unfortunately we wont see any of the Zune players on sale in the UK just yet, as Microsoft has confirmed that … [Read more...] about Microsoft Zune Coming To The UK Today
Tamagotchi ID Pocket Pets
If you remember the first generation of Tamagotchi's Pocket Pets, Bandai is at it again with the Tamagotchi ID Pocket Pets. Equipped with a 1.44-inch color screen, the new generation Tamagotchi's allow you to download content from the mobile web such as mini-games and virtual items for your pets, … [Read more...] about Tamagotchi ID Pocket Pets
Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Sells 4.7 Million Copies In 24 Hours
One of the most anticipated games this year went on sale on Tuesday, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. The game makers, Activision Blizzard, yesterday released the sales figures for the first 24 hours since the game launched. Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 sold a massive 4.7 million copies in the US … [Read more...] about Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Sells 4.7 Million Copies In 24 Hours
Xbox Live System Update Arriving November 17th
The long-anticipated launch of the new Xbox system update is nearly upon us. Arriving on the 17th of November, according to Fast Company, who say they have received a launch confirmation from LIVE general manager Marc Whitten. This update will add Facebook, Twitter, Last FM, and Zune video … [Read more...] about Xbox Live System Update Arriving November 17th
Microsoft Bans Modded Xbox 360 Consoles From Xbox Live
Microsoft [MSFT] has banned Xbox 360 owners from Xbox Live who are using modified consoles. The modified consoles can be used to play pirated games, and it looks like as many as 600,000 Xbox 360 owners have been banned from the Xbox Live service, out of its 20 million users. Xbox 360 owners who … [Read more...] about Microsoft Bans Modded Xbox 360 Consoles From Xbox Live
Speed Forge Extreme iPhone App
iPhone games developers RatSquare have released details of their latest game that is coming to the iPhone, Speed Forge Extreme, and from the video below, it looks amazing. Speed Forge Extreme uses OpenGL ES 2.0 support on the iPhone 3GS, which enables full-screen motion blur effects in the game. … [Read more...] about Speed Forge Extreme iPhone App
Zune HD Marketplace Now Features Free 3D Games
When Microsoft [MSFT] released its 4.3 firmware update to the Zune HD the other day, they mentioned that they had added support for 3D games, although none were available at the time. Good news for all the Zune HD owners out there, Microsoft have now added a range of 3D games to the Zune HD … [Read more...] about Zune HD Marketplace Now Features Free 3D Games
Xbox 360 Project Natal Pricing And Release Details Leaked
We haven't really heard much from Microsoft [MSFT] on their upcoming Xbox 360 Project Natal since it was announced back in June. Now, British trade site MCV has received details from a gaming industry source on Project Natal's launch date and pricing. The information has apparently come from a … [Read more...] about Xbox 360 Project Natal Pricing And Release Details Leaked
24kt Gold PS3 Slim
The guys over at Computer Choppers, who are well known for covering various gadgets in gold, are producing a limited edition PS3 Slim, which has been dipped in 24kt Gold. There will only be 5 24k gold plated PS3 slims produced, and as well as the gold console, you will also get a pair of gold … [Read more...] about 24kt Gold PS3 Slim
Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter Finally Available
We have seen the new Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter appear and disappear from the Internet numerous times over the last few weeks, and I bet most people thought it was never going to be available. The good news it that the Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter has finally gone on sale in the US, it will … [Read more...] about Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter Finally Available
