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Xbox Live not hacked: Microsoft

Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Microsoft clarifies Xbox Live wasn't hacked but warns of phishing scams after The Sun's allegations of cyber fraud.
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The Kinect effect

Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.
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Trailer reveals Arkham City will include the ultimate Batman villain

Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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Warner Bros Interactive unveils The Joker as the prime antagonist in the eagerly anticipated Batman: Arkham City game due on consoles in October.
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New Call of Duty DLC drops this week

Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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The DLC hits on September 22, and should tide fans over until the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in November.
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Game Review: Toy Soldiers: Cold War

Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Rediscover childhood battle fantasies with 'Toy Soldiers: Cold War', blending tower defense, action, and 80s nostalgia into an engaging gameplay.
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Bodycount demo now on Xbox Live

Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Xbox Live unleashes Bodycount demo, inviting players to embrace mayhem and destruction in a no-holds-barred action shooter experience.
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Microsoft reports major profits

Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Microsoft's profits soar thanks to Xbox and Office, with revenue hitting $17.4bn in Q4, despite Windows struggles amid tablet rise.
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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Q&A revealed

Thu, 7th Jul 2011
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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim set to be 2011's largest game-world, bringing epic fantasy adventure on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 this November.
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Gears of War 3 torrent leaked

Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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Leaked Gears of War 3 torrent hits the web, complete with campaign and multiplayer content. Official release set for 20th Sep still on track.
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Call of Duty Elite beta (Xbox 360 only)

Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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Xbox 360 players, get ready! Sign up for the Call of Duty Elite beta now on callofduty.com/elite, blending social networking with gaming.
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Xperia Play gets Minecraft early

Mon, 13th Jun 2011
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The addictive sandbox game will get an early release on Xperia Play phones, along with 20 other new titles for the platform.
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E3 Round-up: Microsoft keynote

Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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At E3, Microsoft showcased Kinect with finesse, revealed first looks at key multi-platform titles, and promised exclusive early DLC for Modern Warfare 3.
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MS roundup for E3

Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Microsoft stole the show at E3 with two new Halo games and exciting updates for Xbox and Kinect. What's your highlight?.
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Rumour: Next Xbox 360 dashboard update to add PayPal support

Wed, 11th May 2011
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In the wake of the PlayStation Network debacle, a rumoured Xbox 360 dashboard update could see Microsoft offer Xbox LIVE users another payment method.
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Rugby Challenge platforms, announcers confirmed

Wed, 11th May 2011
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HES confirms Rugby Challenge to launch on PS3, Xbox 360, PC with commentary by Grant Nisbett and Justin Marshall, set for a Q3 release.
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343 Industries announces Halo Fest

Wed, 4th May 2011
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PAX Prime will play host to a three-day Halo extravaganza in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of gaming's most revered franchises.
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Epic details Gears of War 3 beta 'Never Fight Alone' promotion

Tue, 3rd May 2011
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The next phase of the Gears of War 3 beta will enable select beta participants to invite friends along for its final stages.
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Xbox 360 division sales grow by 60%

Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Microsoft's Xbox 360 sales soar by 60%, driven by Kinect's success, pushing lifetime sales to 52.7m units amid robust division growth.
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Rumour: Next Microsoft, Sony consoles due 2014

Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Kotaku reveals Microsoft and Sony's next-gen consoles set for 2024, aiming to outlast current models and challenge Nintendo's next move.
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All SEGA Xbox LIVE Arcade titles discounted

Wed, 20th Apr 2011
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Every single SEGA title on Xbox Live Arcade is half price till the end of the week! Read on for the full list.