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Microsoft hiring for Project Natal and Halo
joystiq.com — A variety of new job listings have emerged on a Microsoft employment site , including positions for Project Natal and -- perhaps more interesting -- positions for a new Halo game. These listings for Halo , likely for Halo: Reach , call for ... (more) Microsoft hiring for Project Natal and Halo
360’s Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm for 18+ audiences, unless parents approve
thatvideogameblog.com — Under the age of 18? Then it’s no Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm for you on your Xbox 360, young gamer. The currently beta tested features already have the age limitation in place and it will carry over once the services launch fully. Although, younger folks with good persuasion ... (more) 360’s Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm for 18+ audiences, ...
Sorry Kids: Xbox Live Twitter, Facebook, Last.Fm To Remain Adults Only... For Now
g4tv.com — This posts is strictly for teens, and by "teens" I mean people between the ages of 13 and 17 who are Xbox Live Gold members, so if this isn't you, please stop reading immediatly... Seriously, stop reading this post. Go read The Wall Street Journal or something, old man. Are ... (more) Sorry Kids: Xbox Live Twitter, Facebook, Last.Fm To ...
Xbox Live Ops Manager Ain't Going for this Facebook/Games Thing [Ruh Roh]
Xbox Live Ops Manager Ain't Going for this Facebook/Games Thing [Ruh Roh]
kotaku.com — In the latest thrilling episode of Major Nelson 's podcast, the gang raps about the DSi XL and its virtues and drawbacks, and regular guest "e" (Eric Neustadter, the Xbox Live operations manager) says this whole gaming/Facebook synergy? Not diggin' ... (more) Xbox Live Ops Manager Ain't Going for this ...
Xbox LIVE Features Kratos Head, It Seems [Sony]
Xbox LIVE Features Kratos Head, It Seems [Sony]
kotaku.com — In the Halloween episode of Xbox LIVE 's Inside Xbox , there are heads on the wall — one of which looks like Kratos from Sony's PlayStation franchise. But what could it mean? Thanks, Morgonzo Dos! (more) Xbox LIVE Features Kratos Head, It Seems [Sony]
University Collection of Avatar clothing available, some schools nude
University Collection of Avatar clothing available, some schools nude
thatvideogameblog.com — I just saw a tweet come across from Major Nelson about another round of clothing being added for my avatar on Xbox LIVE. Being the college football fan I am, and wanting to see if my home state was represented, I clicked on through to find an odd surprise - a bunch of teams were available, ... (more) University Collection of Avatar clothing available, some ...
This week on Arcade: Axel & Pixel and Sam & Max Season 2
majornelson.com — This week on Arcade: Axel & Pixel and Sam & Max Season 2 Axel & Pixel (800 points) and Sam & Max Season 2 (1600 points) will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday. Posted: Oct 12 2009, 09:00 AM by Major Nelson | with 4 comment(s) | Filed ... (more) This week on Arcade: Axel & Pixel and Sam & Max ...
Axel & Pixel, Sam & Max Season 2 Are This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Releases
Axel & Pixel, Sam & Max Season 2 Are This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Releases
g4tv.com — It is really possible that Xbox Live Arcade will see two adventure games this week? Apparently so! Please, don't let this be a dream, even if I have absolutely no time to participate in said not-dream because I'm busy playing other things. Anyway . Xbox evangelist Major Nelson 's revealed ... (more) Axel & Pixel, Sam & Max Season 2 Are This Week's Xbox ...
Look Who's Gonna Buy Uncharted 2 [Uncharted 2]
Look Who's Gonna Buy Uncharted 2 [Uncharted 2]
kotaku.com — I've always wondered if Pepsi guys, on vacation with the fams, ever pull into a McDonald's and go, the hell with it, gimme a Coke. Of course, that's a smidge different from deliberately buying and complimenting a competitor's flagship product. But ... (more) Look Who's Gonna Buy Uncharted 2 [Uncharted 2]
Unauthorized Storage Rendered Inoperable after new Xbox 360 Dashboard Update
Unauthorized Storage Rendered Inoperable after new Xbox 360 Dashboard Update
co-optimus.com —   Cards like these won't work anymore. In what's most likely an effort to help combat piracy, Microsoft is potentially hurting thousands of legitimate customers by disabling unauthorized third party memory cards and storage on the Xbox 360 following the upcoming dashboard update.  ... (more) Unauthorized Storage Rendered Inoperable after new Xbox ...
Twitter / Major Nelson (Larry): I just found out that #Hal ...
Twitter / Major Nelson (Larry): I just found out that #Hal ...
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majornelson: The preview schedule: We close sign ups later today and (if all goes well) send first wave of notification emails Friday
majornelson: The preview schedule: We close sign ups later today and (if all goes well) send ...
twitter.com — majornelson: The preview schedule: We close sign ups later today and (if all goes well) send first wave of notification emails Friday (more) majornelson: The preview schedule: We close sign ups ...
News: Datel "disappointed" with 360 memory lock-out
computerandvideogames.com — Tuesday 20-Oct-2009 5:30 PM MS preventing "customers from exercising their freedom of choice", Datel tells CVG Third party peripheral firm Datel, who make a range of Max Memory storage units for Xbox 360, says it's "disappointed" with MS's decision to ... (more) News: Datel "disappointed" with 360 memory lock-out
Datel Responds to 360 Lock Out
gamepolitics.com — Following up on news earlier in the week regarding the next Xbox Live update locking out unauthorized storage devices, Datel, a manufacturer of such devices, has responded. A Datel spokesperson told CVG that such a lockout would prevent ... (more) Datel Responds to 360 Lock Out
Major Nelson squashes 360 Blu-ray dreams
Major Nelson squashes 360 Blu-ray dreams
thatvideogameblog.com — Just as quickly as it came, so it is gone. Major Nelson has firmly squashed the rumor, furthered by Steve Ballmer, that the Xbox 360 would have a Blu-ray drive as an accessory. On his blog , Nelson said that Ballmer was referring to “Blu-Ray accessories for the PC.” He ... (more) Major Nelson squashes 360 Blu-ray dreams
Microsoft: No Blu-ray Add-ons Coming To Xbox 360 [No Plans Watch]
Microsoft: No Blu-ray Add-ons Coming To Xbox 360 [No Plans Watch]
kotaku.com — Despite what Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer may have implied , the company has "no plans" to bring Blu-ray playing accessories to the Xbox 360 , according to a statement from the company. Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb posting on his Xbox 360-centric blog ... (more) Microsoft: No Blu-ray Add-ons Coming To Xbox 360 [No ...
Storage Device Manufacturer Datel "Disappointed" with Microsoft's Memory Lock-Out
Storage Device Manufacturer Datel "Disappointed" with Microsoft's Memory Lock-Out
360.kombo.com — Recently, Microsoft made a less-than-popular decision as they announced that next month's Xbox LIVE update would effectively negate the usefulness of any and all "unauthorized" Xbox 360 storage devices. Datel, one manufacturer of said storage devices ... (more) Storage Device Manufacturer Datel "Disappointed" with ...