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Week of September 27, 2009
Is Microsoft Working on Universal Vid Cap for Xbox 360 Games?
>> From kotaku.com:
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In a meeting last week with a game developer at the Tokyo Game Show, I asked them if they were planning on trying to incorporate in-game video capture into their title. The type you see in Halo 3.
The answer was interesting and, I believe, accidental.
"We'd love to have video capture in our game, but why work on something that the platform holder is already developing," said the developer, who I'm keeping anonymous to cover for his accidental slip-up.
When I had a chance to sit down with Microsoft's Scott Austin, director of digital games at Live, I asked him about the concept.
Could the ability to capture and share videos from games be the next big software development for the Xbox 360?
"We are always thinking about ways that Live at the platform level can make games better," Austin said. "I'm not going to comment on video capture, but you can assume we are thinking about ways to make things more interactive.
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Full Story: kotaku.com
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Halo Legends Series on Blu-ray
>> From cnet.com:
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Microsoft plans on releasing a seven-part series spanning from its origins to the game's third installment, titled Halo Legends.
The series will be available for download via Xbox Live this fall. According to Blu-ray.com we can expect to see this on Blu-ray sometime in 2010, so there will finally be a disc labeled Halo that will play on the PS3 for all the Halo fans.
However, since the Xbox 360 doesn't support Blu-ray, it makes you wonder if Blu-ray is in the 360's future? Or maybe the next-gen Xbox?
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Full Story: cnet.com
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(EU) Microsoft kicks off Christmas marketing campaign
>> From gamesindustry.biz:
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Microsoft will launch its Christmas marketing campaign in the UK tomorrow with a firm emphasis on communicating the non-gaming capabilities of the Xbox 360.
Neil Thompson: "But from October 2 we're launching our own TV work explaining to consumers the broader entertainment offerings we have on Xbox 360, which is going to centre on our music offerings, movie offerings - and then obviously the unique TV experience we've got in connection with Sky, and the Sky service we're bringing to Live."
The campaign follows an extensive television advertising spend from Sony in its efforts to put a similar message out to consumers about its new-to-market PlayStation 3 Slim - but Thompson was firm that Microsoft's campaign isn't a copycat ploy.
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(Thursday 01 October 2009 17:59 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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Aaron Greenberg Responds to PlanetXbox360's RRoD Study
>> Aaron Greenberg's reply to PlanetXbox360's RRoD Study:
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There have been a lot of external "studies" on the failure rates of all consoles, not just the Xbox, and the numbers have been all over the map. The only people that know the actual numbers work for Microsoft, and the numbers are not something Microsoft or any other company would typically disclose for competitive reasons. What I do know is that more than two years ago, Microsoft addressed this issue by extending the warranty to three years for consoles with three flashing red lights. More recently, we extended this coverage to include the E74 error message as well. We continuously invest resources to improve the reliability of our products, and we believe that this issue is largely behind us. Xbox 360 is pleased to maintain the title of "most played console," and is grateful to our loyal and engaged customers, the majority of whom continue to have a terrific gaming and entertainment experience.
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(Thursday 01 October 2009 00:27 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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(US) Xbox 360 Offers Bundles of Fun at Great Values for the Holidays
>> From the press release:
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When the weather outside is frightful, Xbox 360 offers more value in the box with the Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle, including a premium Xbox 360 Elite console and two games the whole family can enjoy - at no added cost. Enjoy making your way through Gotham City by building, driving, swinging and fighting in Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's "LEGO Batman: The Videogame " featuring the DC Comics superhero, Batman - and his deadly foes! And, perform incredible stunts while jumping from massive peaks in the award-winning and critically acclaimed "PURE," a quad-based action sports game from Disney Interactive Studios. Plus, with a 120GB hard drive to download and stream movies, TV shows and Game Add-ons, the Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle provides endless entertainment this holiday season. The Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle ships to retailers today and will be available for $299 (U.S. ERP).
The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Game Pack is a perfect gift or stocking stuffer at a great price. This bundle includes a black wireless controller along with four hit Xbox LIVE Arcade games including, "Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2™," the latest version of the frenetic retro shooter game, "Lumines LIVE!," the award-winning music-based puzzle game, "Bomberman LIVE!," which allows you to compete with up to eight players online as you battle through exotic arenas, and a downloadable token for "Ms Pac-Man®," an arcade classic. You'll also receive a 48-hour Xbox LIVE Gold Trial to experience everything Xbox LIVE has to offer. Add the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Game Pack to your holiday fun, available this November in all countries where LIVE service is supported for $59.99 (U.S. ERP).
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(Tuesday 29 September 2009 10:54 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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SkyTV on Xbox 360 in mid-October: Twitter, FaceBook, Zune to follow?
>> From engadget.com:
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Live Sky TV viewing via Xbox 360 didn't make it into the most recent dashboard update, readers report page 17 of the network's most recent SkyMag indicates it will arrive around mid-October.
Look out for more updates at the skyplayer.com/xbox360 site, while those of us beyond the network's reach wonder whether we can expect other features like Twitter, Facebook and 1080p instant-on movie streaming to arrive at roughly the same time.
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(Monday 28 September 2009 00:46 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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