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Twitter, Facebook, Last.FM and Xbox 360 Family Settings

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:10:12 +0000

As some of you might be aware, those under the age of 18 are not able to access Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm in our public preview . I want to you let you know that this will remain the case when it launches to the world soon. We made this decision because as it stands now, parents aren’t able ...

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Xbox 360 Sky Player now available to all users

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:50:31 +0000

Microsoft has announced that Sky Player, the TV and movie streaming service, is now available to “100 per cent” of Xbox 360 owners across the UK and Ireland. The service was pulled shortly after launch 10 days ago after consumer demand overloaded the system . A revised rollout ...

wohoo posted 17 hours ago from thatvideogameblog.com

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360’s Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm for 18+ audiences, unless parents approve

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:05:01 +0000

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 ...

wohoo posted 23 hours ago from thatvideogameblog.com

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The Man With An Xbox Live Gamerscore Of 384,155 Points (And Counting)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Sometime in 2015, 26-year-old Xbox Live user Stallion83 , otherwise known as Robert, expects he'll achieve the goal he set out for in 2006: earning an Xbox Live gamerscore of 1,000,000. According to achievement tracking website TrueAchievements , it's currently possible to unlock 733,835 ...

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Sorry Kids: Xbox Live Twitter, Facebook, Last.Fm To Remain Adults Only... For Now

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:13:00 +0000

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 ...

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Tales of Vesperia Coming To Wii?

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:21:48 +0000

Duke Pantarei’s Japanese voice actor says it is.

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Modern Warfare 2 piracy being dealt with

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:30:37 +0000

Voided warranties and Xbox Live bans threatened. Microsoft has said it will actively pursue illegal activity relating to Xbox 360 piracy, following reports yesterday of Modern Warfare 2 having been leaked onto the internet. Click here to read the full article

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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 Demo Released, DLC Available, Magneto Revealed

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:26:45 +0000

Activision has announced that the demo for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 has hit the Xbox Live marketplace for Gold members. The demo allows players to check out the Washington D.C. mission in the game and also allows local co-op play. Also available on both the Xbox 360 and ...

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Valve: British gamers are "notorious non-talkers"

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:40:00 +0000

Left 4 Dead developer calls for Brits to pipe up in online games. British gamers are "notorious non-talkers" in online games on Xbox Live and PC. Click here to read the full article

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Microsoft Refunds Dog Shopping Spree, Grants K9 Gamertag [Oscar The Dog]

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:43:23 +0000

Two weeks ago we broke the news about Kotaku reader Greg and his amazing, online shopping dog. Today Microsoft told Kotaku that they've refunded the money Greg's dog spent on Xbox Live and have granted the dog his own Gamertag. Here's the statement sent to Kotaku: "I saw you wrote a story ...

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Demo: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:06:32 +0000

Marvel™: Ultimate Alliance 2 Content: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: The Largest Army of Super Heroes is back! Mercenaries are attacking the Capitol in Washington D.C. and it is up to you and your team of Super Heroes to defend it. ...

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Auditorium Announced, Coming Next Year

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

The winner of 2BeeGames' Indie Game Competition back in July now has a contract, and their game Auditorium will be available next year on Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network, and PSP Minis. Auditorium is a puzzle game where you position circles on the screen that manipulate a stream ...

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Holyfield, Liston, Hopkins and Two New Game Modes Headline Pack

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:16:00 +0000

EA SPORTS announced today that it will be releasing a new Downloadable Content (DLC) pack for Fight Night Round 4 in early December for both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation®3. The DLC pack retails for 800 MS Points and $9.99 on Xbox LIVE TM Marketplace and the ...

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Left 4 Dead 2 demo now available to all Xbox Live gold members

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:24:24 +0000

If you are a gold subscriber to Xbox Live then you may now download a free demo to Valve's upcoming anticipated, and controversial, sequel to Left 4 Dead. Previously, only people who had pre-ordered Left 4 Dead 2 were able to try the demo, but the ga...

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Xbox 360 Console Bans

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:20:00 +0000

As you may have read online , we’ve been actively banning consoles from Xbox LIVE that have been modified to play pirated games. Our commitment to combat piracy and support safer and more secure gameplay for the more than 20 million members of our Xbox LIVE community remains a top priority. All ...

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[PS3] Braid Coming to Playstation Network November 12th

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:10:05 +0000

Popular Puzzle/Platform game Braid has finally made it's way to Playstation Network, and is set for release November 12th. "At long last, the critically-acclaimed puzzle platformer Braid is finally coming to the PlayStation Network next week. The game is due out November 12 for $14.99, ...

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Serious Sam HD has Gone Gold on the PC

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:00:23 +0000

Devolver Digital's Twitter account has announced that Serious Sam HD has gone gooooooooold for the PC. The PC version of the game is going to have " at least " 16 player co-op play throughout the game. The remake of the classic game is done in Croteam's new ...

bapenguin posted 3 days ago from co-optimus.com

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Braid Coming to PlayStation Network Next Week

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:10:05 +0000

At long last, the critically-acclaimed puzzle platformer Braid is finally coming to the PlayStation Network next week. The game is due out November 12 for $14.99, matching the Xbox Live Marketplace price from over a ...

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Revised Sky Player rollout adds tens of thousands daily

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 01:15:40 +0000

The launch of the Sky Player didn’t go too smoothly for Microsoft last week. Plagued with “unprecedented levels of simultaneous demand,” the company was forced to disable the service and announced that the the roll-out would be implemented in phases instead. A post by ...

wohoo posted 3 days ago from thatvideogameblog.com

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2008 Xbox Live Player Stats Show Low Completion Rates

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:20:00 +0000

In our latest in-depth Gamasutra feature, Microsoft Game Studios user research expert Bruce Phillips looks at a simple but vital problem - why people stop playing games, and what feedback we can give them to encourage them to continue. Phillips notes that, despite common attempts to balance difficulty for a wide range of audiences, players will still experience failure -- and negative feedback doesn't just lose players, it creates detractors. How serious is the quitting ...

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