Looks like the practice of region locking is alive and well at Microsoft, as games for its newly announced console have been confirmed to only run on machines from the same territory. It's worth mentioning that while all previous Xbox incarnations have been region locked, Sony's PS3 did away with … [Read more...] about Xbox One To Be Region Locked
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Microsoft Wants To Sell 25 Million More Xbox 360 Consoles
With the recent announcement of the Xbox One, you would think that Microsoft would not have any major ambitions for their current Xbox 360 consoles, although it looks like Microsoft is not done with the Xbox 360 just yet. Microsoft is looking to sell another 25 million Xbox 360 consoles over the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Wants To Sell 25 Million More Xbox 360 Consoles
Ridiculous Fishing Dev Vlambeer Helps Sled Dog Saga Indies Find Success
Dan FitzGerald and Lisa Bromiel, two indie developers who are making an indie game about dog sledding of all things, say they've received a lot of help and inspiration from Rami Ismail, who runs Dutch studio Vlambeer. Despite having no previous experience in the game industry and working on their … [Read more...] about Ridiculous Fishing Dev Vlambeer Helps Sled Dog Saga Indies Find Success
Gamestop Loses 19% Of Stock Value
Monolithic US used game retailer Gamestop has seen a sharp drop in stock prices, culminating with a massive 19% drop. 11 points of that were lost just today as Microsoft, after announcing a new used game solution that would circumvent much of a traditional retailer's control over used game sales, … [Read more...] about Gamestop Loses 19% Of Stock Value
25 Million Xbox 360s To Be Sold Yet, Microsoft Hopes
With the next generation console hand now at least partially played and the two remaining reveals out of the way, it's easy to forget that the vast majority of people won't care about the new Xbox or PS4 until they need something to feed Netflix into their TV and occasionally keep the kids quiet. … [Read more...] about 25 Million Xbox 360s To Be Sold Yet, Microsoft Hopes
OUYA Gets First GAME Appearance Via Indie
An indie developer gave the OUYA its first retail run, setting up a demo unit in-store and allowing people to play both his game and a variety of others on the console. James Coote, the indie who demo-ed the console in a GAME store, says the experience was a positive one for most people, though he … [Read more...] about OUYA Gets First GAME Appearance Via Indie
Halo Bootcamp Is Something Halo-Related Coming To PC
It's a sure bet that Halo-related products will be in steady supply now that Microsoft has revitalized the franchise via its fourth game in the series and by announcing a new live-action TV series helmed by Steven Spielberg. And Microsoft doesn't disappoint, as something called Halo Bootcamp is … [Read more...] about Halo Bootcamp Is Something Halo-Related Coming To PC
Curiosity Ends With UK Winner, Prize Tied To Godus
Peter Molyneux's experimental cube-tapper has come to an end, with the content of the last cube revealed. The last tap came from Bryan Henderson from Edinburgh who, it was revealed in a video featuring a tiny version of Molyneux himself, will be playing God in 22 Cans's new title GODUS while also … [Read more...] about Curiosity Ends With UK Winner, Prize Tied To Godus
Xbox to Combat Used Games Market
If you hadn’t already heard, the Xbox One – Microsoft’s next console – was announced last Tuesday. For a while now there were rumors that the system might only work if it was online, or have some other fail safe that would restrict or altogether prohibit the use of used video games. Turns out the … [Read more...] about Xbox to Combat Used Games Market
Big Xbox 360 Announcement Coming At E3
Microsoft recently announced their next generation Xbox console, the Xbox One, but it would appear that Microsoft has not forgotten about the Xbox 360, as they will apparently have a big Xbox 360 announcement at this year's E3. "I think the [Xbox 360] is going to be very vibrant for many years. … [Read more...] about Big Xbox 360 Announcement Coming At E3
ITC Says Xbox Does Not Infringe On Google Patents
Google has been trying to get Microsoft's Xbox console banned from sale in the US, according to Google the console apparently infringed on some of Motorola's patents relating to the way the console communicates with the controllers. Now the US International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that … [Read more...] about ITC Says Xbox Does Not Infringe On Google Patents
Poker Night At The Inventory 2 Lands On iOS
If you enjoyed playing the first installment of Poker Night At The Inventory, you might be pleased to learn that Poker Night At The Inventory 2 has now landed on iOS devices and is available to download. The new Poker Night At The Inventory 2 is available from the App Store and is priced at … [Read more...] about Poker Night At The Inventory 2 Lands On iOS
