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Kinect branding still purple, adds white
Marketing materials (click, click) obtained by Kotaku reveal Microsoft’s plans to take the’ less is more’ approach with Kinect’s packaging as it launches this November. Eagle eyed viewers will also notice redesigned Xbox 360 packaging, soon to be bundled with the motion device. There’s no knowing if these are final, though if they are, be prepared for purple game boxes.
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You’ll only be able to Kinect two at a time
UK-based online retailer Play.com has listed the full technical specifications of Microsoft's upcoming Kinect, as provided by Microsoft. While the system apparently tracks up to six people at a time, it is only capable of tracking two "active players." We're not sure exactly how an "active player" is defined, but reading the specifications, the term is again used to describe the ...read more
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Halo 3 Double EXP Weekend is Grifball
How is news surrounding a shooter from 2007 still relevant? When that shooter is Halo 3, and it’s consistently in the top 3 of the Xbox Live Activity ladder, that’s how. Bungie just sent word that this weekend’s Double EXP gametype is everyone’s favorite fast-paced, contagious bomb detonation game, Grifball, and it’s now live and waiting for you. So suit up Spartans. Take to the ...read more
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Microsoft: ‘Unprecedented demand’ for new Xbox 360
Today was that wonderful day that we call NPD day, where research firm the NPD Group released data concerning the industry we hold so near and dear. And following May’s pretty disappointing results, Microsoft was quick to issue a positive statement claiming “unprecedented demand” for the company’s new $299 slim, sexy, and sleek Xbox 360 it released half way into June. “…we are ...read more
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Halo developers go on hiring spree
With the end of Bungie’s obligation to the Halo franchise in sight, 343 Industries, the studio tapped to handle the Halo universe for Microsoft, is ramping up hiring, listing no less than 24 positions in the past weeks. While 343 is responsible for more than just the videogame side of things, these listings have a distinct gaming feel to them. It seems as if 343 has several mid-level ...read more
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Activision hint at new Infinity Ward franchise
Looks like Infinity Ward may no longer focus solely on the Call Of Duty series. Indeed, Activision executive vice president Dave Stohl is hinting at a whole new franchise from the Modern Warfare devs. Speaking to VG247, Stohl revealed that Infinity Ward are holding “a huge recruiting drive” following the controversial exit of West, Zampella and a large number of staff. “Recruiting at ...read more
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Hulu confirmed for PS3, 360
Streaming video service provider Hulu has today confirmed a $9.99 per month subscription-based model called Hulu Plus and, next to the likes of iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, it’s coming to both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. First in line this time around is Sony; the service launches on the PS3 as soon as next month, allowing viewers to stream TV shows old and new in 720p quality. Xbox 360 ...read more
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Halo: Reach hits Zero Bug Release
Bungie’s Halo: Reach, due out in September, reached a development milestone this week, as the Washington State-based studio announced the game has reached Zero Bug Release status. The news stems from Bungie’s Creative Director Marcus Lehto, writing on the Reach Noble Actual development blog. “Since E3, we have been crushing bugs and working 24/7. It’s been brutal, but we did get to ...read more
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Microsoft wants to put RROD issues behind it
Albert Penello, senior director of global marketing for Xbox 360, has said that Microsoft wants to put the console’s hardware failure issues behind it.Speaking with IndustryGamers, Penello said that the lack of rings on the slimmer 360 model is part of putting the RROD fiasco to rest.“Well, you know it’s unfortunate and, believe me, it’s my least favorite thing to talk about, part of our ...read more
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New NXE? Redundant but possibly true
An eagle-eyed member for the NeoGAF forums spotted a couple of interesting screenshots - one above and two below - and started to wonder out loud if they could possibly be the next version of the Xbox dashboard. From the screens, things look less 3D but seem to provide more information at the same time, as the front tiles are not hogging all the screen real estate. Then again, with this placement ...read more
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