It seems that Microsoft is truly upping their game (I’d like to say no pun intended, but we all know it was), when it comes to the Xbox 720. Today The Verge and IGN are reporting that voice recognition ala Siri will be included in the next-gen Microsoft console. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s Xbox plans […]
Redbox Instant To Be Xbox Exclusive
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We mentioned yesterday that the OUYA could really give the major console makers a run for their money should they decide to put Netflix on the $100 box. Well it would seem Microsoft has brought additional media option to the table, and one that’s quite enticing. Redbox (you know, those rental kiosks you can’t spit […]
Possible Specs for Xbox 720. To Require Internet?
February 6, 2013 by 1 Comment
According to an article posted this morning at Edge Online report that “sources with first-hand experience of Microsoft’s next generation console,” are saying that the Xbox 720 (or whatever it is going to be called) is going to require a persistent internet connection just to play games. This is to not only avoid piracy, but […]
Skylanders SWAP Force Announced
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Activision has unveiled the next installment of the hugely popular Skylanders will be “mixing things up” when it hits store shelves. Skylanders is a game in which players are able to use a multitude of different characherts that they can actully collect in real life. The game is played using collectible toys that interact with the game via […]
Release Round-Up: Feb 4 – 10
February 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
Each week, Gamers Trust offers up info on what games are hitting store shelves. Not only the games and dates, but a bit about them as well as the content rating to help folks make informed decisions. Monday Anodyne (PC, Mac, Linux) – In Anodyne, you explore and fight your way through nature, urban and […]
Massive Call of Duty Xbox eTournament Set
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Big Kids Only Activision and Microsoft announced Friday that they will be teaming up to put on a world-wide gaming tournament using Xbox 360 and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The tournament will pit the top 32 teams from around the world vying for a $1 million dollar prize. “More people play Call of Duty multiplayer every day than watch the average regular […]
New Digital Gaming Magazine, FirstLook Launches
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Cranberry Publishing launched FirstLook today, a free digital magazine all about the biggest game releases for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and PC. Today’s first issue includes 51 pages of content, including previews of Aliens: Colonial Marines, Dead Space 3, Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, as well as an interview with Trion Worlds (RIFT) about the revolutionary new […]
Xbox 360 Sales Up 5.9 Million
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s earnings season, and according to Microsoft’s latest sales figures, the Xbox 360 is doing just fine. Better than fine, in fact. The system that was released all the way back in 2005 has now sold over 75 million units as of December 31, 2012. The number adds an additional 5.9 million units sold since […]
Let’s Sing And Dance Full Track List Revealed.
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Deep Silver’s upcoming music game for the Xbox 360, Let’s Sing And Dance, has announced its full track listing today. The game will be the first music rhythm game t combine singing and dancing siimoultaneously while perfoming. Which may or may not be a good thing depending on your household. Mine? Not so much with […]
EA Announces Madden 25
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
EA is continuing to ride the Super Bowl hype machine with their announcement to day of Madden 25. What is Madden 25 you ask? Well, it’s a new title in the long running Madden franchise, and it comes out August 27 of this year. That’s about it. Personally I was hoping it was just a […]
