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Amazon streams video to Xbox 360 consoles

Online retail powerhouse Amazon.com on Tuesday announced a collaboration with Microsoft to begin streaming films and television shows to Xbox 360 videogame consoles.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Microsoft offers $99 Xbox consoles with a catch

Microsoft began testing whether a pricing strategy that has been a hit with smartphones will invigorate sales of its Xbox 360 videogame consoles.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 08, 2012 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 4

February video game retail sales drop 20 percent

(AP) -- U.S. retail sales of video games tumbled 20 percent in February as people cut spending on video games and systems in a month without big new game launches.

Technology / Business

created Mar 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Online RISK game lets Facebook users conquer world

US videogame superpower Electronic Arts is sending Facebook members out to conquer the world with a humor-infused version of the classic strategy board game RISK.

Technology / Software

created Jan 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Microsoft to bring Kinect to Windows PCs

Microsoft plans to bring its Kinect technology to bear on personal computers following its phenomenal success with the gesture and voice-recognition sensor in the Xbox 360 game console.

Technology / Software

created Jan 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

'Portal 2,' 'Skyrim' top a thrilling year in games

(AP) -- It's a good time to be a gamer, as studios continue to release thrilling adventures with clever stories, tight gameplay and spectacular production values. So many fine games have been released in 2011 ...

Technology / Software

created Dec 19, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 1

The future of gaming technology

Microsoft, creator of the Xbox Live -- an online multiplayer video gaming and digital media delivery service -- has announced it would offer mainstream television programming to its subscribers, creating direct ...

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created Dec 14, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Microsoft adds voice search to Xbox Live

Microsoft on Monday began adding voice search to Xbox Live as it continues to transform its videogame consoles into hubs for online entertainment in digital age living rooms.

Technology / Software

created Dec 05, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Microsoft rolls out Xbox TV platform

Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a new interface for its Xbox game console users - one that allows you to navigate through music, movies, TV shows and games with the wave of your hand or the sound of your voice.

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created Dec 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Microsoft buys Al Gore-backed video search engine

Microsoft announced Tuesday it has bought VideoSurf, an online video search engine founded by four Israelis and which has received funding from former US vice president Al Gore.

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created Nov 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Microsoft brings TV content to the Xbox

(AP) -- Owners of the Xbox 360 will soon be able to watch a broad breadth of TV shows and other content through their gaming consoles - though most of that won't be free.

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created Oct 05, 2011 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Sony PlayStation Network releases exclusive games

Sony Computer Entertainment America this week will begin rolling out exclusive new games as part of a strategy to lure players with fun titles only available on its PlayStation Network (PSN).

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created Oct 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sony backs unique games for PlayStation Network

Sony Computer Entertainment America on Wednesday revealed a plan to invest $20 million in unique games tailored exclusively for PlayStation Network (PSN).

Technology / Software

created Jul 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Kinect bringing interactive ads to Xbox 360

Microsoft announced Tuesday it will bring interactive ads to Xbox360 consoles using the voice- and gesture-recognizing capabilities of Kinect controllers.

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created Jun 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Live television, new 'Halo' coming to Xbox 360

(AP) -- Live television and another chapter of the "Halo" game are landing on Xbox 360.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0