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Rumour mill churns around 'Xbox 720'
Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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Graphics chips with six times the current processing power to go into mass production later this year: report.
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Microsoft to discontinue 'Points' purchases?
Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Microsoft plans to scrap its 'Points' system for purchases, opting for real currency transactions by end of 2022, sources claim.
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Telecom's special Xbox broadband deal
Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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Telecom entices gamers with a free year of Xbox Live Gold, plus waived broadband fees on 12-month contracts, enhancing online entertainment.
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Microsoft enabling voice for kiwi Kinect owners - Updated
Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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Xbox Kinect's voice command update, tackling NZ's unique accent, faces a slight delay but promises an enhanced gaming experience.
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Former hacker says Microsoft could do more
Fri, 25th Nov 2011
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Security expert Cal Leeming criticises Microsoft's response to Xbox Live security concerns, calls for better measures and user protection.
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Xbox Live not hacked: Microsoft
Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Microsoft clarifies Xbox Live wasn't hacked but warns of phishing scams after The Sun's allegations of cyber fraud.
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The Kinect effect
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.
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Trailer reveals Arkham City will include the ultimate Batman villain
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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Warner Bros Interactive unveils The Joker as the prime antagonist in the eagerly anticipated Batman: Arkham City game due on consoles in October.
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New Call of Duty DLC drops this week
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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The DLC hits on September 22, and should tide fans over until the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in November.
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Game Review: Toy Soldiers: Cold War
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Rediscover childhood battle fantasies with 'Toy Soldiers: Cold War', blending tower defense, action, and 80s nostalgia into an engaging gameplay.
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Bodycount hits the shelves
Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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The over-the-top action shooter from Codemasters, Bodycount, has been released to stores in New Zealand and Australia.
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Microsoft heavy-hitters unleashed at Gamescom 2011
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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At Gamescom 2011, Microsoft dazzles with Xbox 360 exclusives, setting sights on global dominance with hits like Gears of War 3 and Forza 4.
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Game review: Bastion
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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You see what looks like the remnants of an intro, and you hear the voice of a narrator ease you into your first few moments, but it’s when all goes quiet.
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Bodycount demo now on Xbox Live
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Xbox Live unleashes Bodycount demo, inviting players to embrace mayhem and destruction in a no-holds-barred action shooter experience.
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Indie RPG Bastion coming to PC
Thu, 11th Aug 2011
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Critically acclaimed indie RPG Bastion set to enchant PC players with high-resolution graphics, a unique control scheme, and Steamworks support.
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EA Sports launches Season Ticket for Xbox 360
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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EA Sports introduces Season Ticket on Xbox 360 in NZ, offering early game access, discounts, and exclusive content for fans.
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Microsoft reports major profits
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Microsoft's profits soar thanks to Xbox and Office, with revenue hitting $17.4bn in Q4, despite Windows struggles amid tablet rise.
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Flight sim pushes pre-order specials
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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Namco Bandai sweetens the deal for NZ fans pre-ordering Ace Combat: Assault Horizon with a deluxe edition at no extra cost.
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Xbox 360 games on your PC?
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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The internet is abuzz with a rumour that seems too good to be true and yet is so bizarre it may actually come to pass.
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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Q&A revealed
Thu, 7th Jul 2011
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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim set to be 2011's largest game-world, bringing epic fantasy adventure on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 this November.
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Gears of War 3 torrent leaked
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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Leaked Gears of War 3 torrent hits the web, complete with campaign and multiplayer content. Official release set for 20th Sep still on track.
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Downloadable content inbound
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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After a relative drought in DLC-land, this week has several developers announcing fresh, new downloadable content for their top tier game franchises.
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Call of Duty Elite beta (Xbox 360 only)
Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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Xbox 360 players, get ready! Sign up for the Call of Duty Elite beta now on callofduty.com/elite, blending social networking with gaming.
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Xperia Play gets Minecraft early
Mon, 13th Jun 2011
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The addictive sandbox game will get an early release on Xperia Play phones, along with 20 other new titles for the platform.