Playing Online Games: 2007

Friday, December 28, 2007

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Blue Dragon Tops Lifetime Xbox 360 Software Sales In Japan (Gamasutra)

According to recently reported tracking from Famitsu Xbox 360 and Enterbrain, Mistwalker's platform exclusive RPG Blue Dragon commanded a strong lead in a top 50 list of lifetime to date software sales in Japan, followed by Dead or Alive 4, Ace Combat 6, and Halo 3. According to Enterbrain's figures, translated by members of gaming forum NeoGAF, Blue Dragon has thus far reached sales of ...

Halo Wars = "Magic in Disc" [Ta Da!] (Addict 3D)

We don't generally turn to developers for our game reviews, but if we trust Ensemble Studios' Graeme Devine, lead designer on Halo Wars, then the game is gonna be pretty good.

Xbox 360 Games Don't Sell In Japan [Dead Horse, Beaten] (Addict 3D)

New numbers have come from Famitsu, who has broken down Japanese sales figures on the top 50 Xbox 360 games since launch. None of the results are good.

'Halo 3' cost £15 million to develop (Digital Spy)

Movie-like budgets have seen the cost to develop the latest next-gen games spiral.

Xbox 360's "Assassin's Creed" tops the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Dec. 23.

Thursday, December 27, 2007

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Blue Dragon Tops Lifetime Xbox 360 Software Sales In Japan (Gamasutra)

According to recently reported tracking from Famitsu Xbox 360 and Enterbrain, Mistwalker's platform exclusive RPG Blue Dragon commanded a strong lead in a top 50 list of lifetime to date software sales in Japan, followed by Dead or Alive 4, Ace Combat 6, and Halo 3. According to Enterbrain's figures, translated by members of gaming forum NeoGAF, Blue Dragon has thus far reached sales of ...

Xbox 360's "Assassin's Creed" tops the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Dec. 23.

Cost headache for game developers (BBC News)

Video games for next-gen consoles may look amazing, but for many smaller developers it is extremely expensive and threatening their survival, reports BBC's Yo Takatsuki.

Secret Websites, Coded Messages: The New World of Immersive Games (Wired News)

The future of advertising isn't writing better slogans or using cool photography or video. It's creating interactive stories people can explore over their phones, on the web, maybe even through a flash drive hidden in a bathroom. It's a new art form. Just ask Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor.

A Stellar Year for Game Industry Produces 10 Must-Have Titles (Local Tech Wire)

Editor’s note: John Gaudiosi is a national journalist who has been covering the video game business for more than a decade.

Monday, December 24, 2007

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Ugly Halo 3 Kicks to Kick Things With [Shoes] (Addict 3D)

So, apparently these things have been out since October but this is the first I've actually seen them documented. That's right, custom Halo 3 branded Nike Dunks!

Year in review: Games as big business (CNET)

The dollars were flying in 2007, whether it was from gamers grabbing for Halo and Guitar Hero, or Vivendi shelling out for Activision.

Halo 3 Purchased by 52% of all Xbox 360 Owners (PC World)

As of November, 4.1 million Americans have bought Halo 3 -- more than half of the current 7.9 million Xbox 360 owners in the United States.

Review: Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack for Xbox 360 (Geek.com)

If you’ve been playing Halo 3 since it came out back in September, then you’ve probably mastered all the maps; you’ve learned the chokeholds, weapon locations, and strategies to get it all done in record time. But there are now about 5 million people with Halo 3, and while they’re getting used to everything you [...]

New Halo 3 DLC Coming Along Nicely (Voodoo Extreme)

The latest Bungie weekly update reveals that the next Halo 3 DLC pack is coming along nicely:...

Thursday, December 20, 2007

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Halo 3 Purchased by 52% of all Xbox 360 Owners (PC World)

As of November, 4.1 million Americans have bought Halo 3 -- more than half of the current 7.9 million Xbox 360 owners in the United States.

Review: Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack for Xbox 360 (Geek.com)

If you’ve been playing Halo 3 since it came out back in September, then you’ve probably mastered all the maps; you’ve learned the chokeholds, weapon locations, and strategies to get it all done in record time. But there are now about 5 million people with Halo 3, and while they’re getting used to everything you [...]

'Halo 3,' 'Pac-Man' And More Have Our 10 Great Gaming Moments Of 2007, In GameFile (MTV Music Television)

"Halo 3," "Pac-Man Championship Edition," "BioShock" and more include our 10 great gaming moments of 2007, in GameFile.

Microsoft Xbox 360 expected to dominate video game sales over holiday season (CPILive.net)

With a great line-up of games like ‘Halo 3’, ‘Mass Effect’, ‘Pro Evolution Soccer 08’, ‘BioShock’, ‘Viva Piñata’, and ‘Project Gotham Racing 4’, Microsoft Xbox 360 is expected to dominate the video game sales with generous offers for all gaming enthusiasts to benefit from the holiday season.

Adam had a relatively easy job compiling a collection of the best games on the PlayStation Network (Games Asylum)

- the service has only been around for a year and new releases have been sporadic at best. Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade though has been around for nearly twice as long with new releases appearing every Wednesday like clockwork.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

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Halo 3 Purchased by 52% of all Xbox 360 Owners (PC World)

As of November, 4.1 million Americans have bought Halo 3 -- more than half of the current 7.9 million Xbox 360 owners in the United States.

'Halo 3,' 'Pac-Man' And More Have Our 10 Great Gaming Moments Of 2007, In GameFile (MTV Music Television)

"Halo 3," "Pac-Man Championship Edition," "BioShock" and more include our 10 great gaming moments of 2007, in GameFile.

Microsoft Xbox 360 expected to dominate video game sales over holiday season (CPILive.net)

With a great line-up of games like ‘Halo 3’, ‘Mass Effect’, ‘Pro Evolution Soccer 08’, ‘BioShock’, ‘Viva Piñata’, and ‘Project Gotham Racing 4’, Microsoft Xbox 360 is expected to dominate the video game sales with generous offers for all gaming enthusiasts to benefit from the holiday season.

Xbox 360's "Assassin's Creed" tops the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Dec. 16.

Review: 'Call of Duty,' 'Unreal' a blast (AP via Yahoo! News)

This has been a banner year for the first-person shooter on consoles. We've seen some brilliant shooters ("BioShock," "Metroid Prime 3: Corruption"), some terrible ones ("Hour of Victory") and plenty more that fell somewhere in between (yes, "Halo 3").

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

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'Halo 3,' 'Pac-Man' And More Have Our 10 Great Gaming Moments Of 2007, In GameFile (MTV Music Television)

"Halo 3," "Pac-Man Championship Edition," "BioShock" and more include our 10 great gaming moments of 2007, in GameFile.

Microsoft Xbox 360 expected to dominate video game sales over holiday season (CPILive.net)

With a great line-up of games like ‘Halo 3’, ‘Mass Effect’, ‘Pro Evolution Soccer 08’, ‘BioShock’, ‘Viva Piñata’, and ‘Project Gotham Racing 4’, Microsoft Xbox 360 is expected to dominate the video game sales with generous offers for all gaming enthusiasts to benefit from the holiday season.

Xbox 360's "Assassin's Creed" tops the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Dec. 16.

Xbox Favourite To Win Console War (DVD-Recordable)

Retailers think the Xbox 360 is most likely to win the next generation console war, but they're still annoyed by the ongoing Wii shortage, according to a survey.

Over Half Of US 360 Owners Own Halo 3 [Halo 3] (Addict 3D)

Using some simple math (ie looking at that figure compared to global 360 sales), we figured the game had a healthy attach rate.

Monday, December 17, 2007

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Microsoft Xbox 360 expected to dominate video game sales over holiday season (CPILive.net)

With a great line-up of games like ‘Halo 3’, ‘Mass Effect’, ‘Pro Evolution Soccer 08’, ‘BioShock’, ‘Viva Piñata’, and ‘Project Gotham Racing 4’, Microsoft Xbox 360 is expected to dominate the video game sales with generous offers for all gaming enthusiasts to benefit from the holiday season.

Xbox Favourite To Win Console War (DVD-Recordable)

Retailers think the Xbox 360 is most likely to win the next generation console war, but they're still annoyed by the ongoing Wii shortage, according to a survey.

GamerMetrics: Halo 'Cannibalized' Stranglehold, Xbox 360 Software Sales (Gamasutra)

IGN GamerMetrics analyst Nick Williams recently took a look back at the predictions GamerMetrics made for Xbox 360 titles based on analysis of four primary factors -- awareness, engagement, purchase intent and game quality -- ahead of each title's launch with the aim of predicting the success of upcoming games. The chart below highlights GamerMetrics' performance record for these past ...

Halo 3 Map Packs Now Available For Download (InformationWeek)

The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack is available through the Xbox Live marketplace and will cost users 800 "Microsoft points" or about $10.00.

First Halo 3 Downloadable Content Arrives as Heroic Map Pack Hits Xbox 360 (XBOX365)

The international award-winning “Halo 3” gets even better as the “Halo 3” Heroic Map Pack launches today on Xbox 360’s Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Friday, December 14, 2007

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GamerMetrics: Halo 'Cannibalized' Stranglehold, Xbox 360 Software Sales (Gamasutra)

IGN GamerMetrics analyst Nick Williams recently took a look back at the predictions GamerMetrics made for Xbox 360 titles based on analysis of four primary factors -- awareness, engagement, purchase intent and game quality -- ahead of each title's launch with the aim of predicting the success of upcoming games. The chart below highlights GamerMetrics' performance record for these past ...

Halo 3 Map Packs Now Available For Download (InformationWeek)

The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack is available through the Xbox Live marketplace and will cost users 800 "Microsoft points" or about $10.00.

First Halo 3 Downloadable Content Arrives as Heroic Map Pack Hits Xbox 360 (XBOX365)

The international award-winning “Halo 3” gets even better as the “Halo 3” Heroic Map Pack launches today on Xbox 360’s Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Blog: Mass Effect, Xbox Xmas (The New Zealand Herald)

Xbox 360 owners are drowning in a sea of choices this Christmas. By now gamers are likely to have played Bungie's Halo 3 out a number of times and been spooked by the immersive Bioshock from development house Bioware.

First "Halo 3" Downloadable Content Arrives as Heroic Map Pack Hits Xbox 360 (GameInfoWire)

Award-winning multiplayer experience evolves with three new maps now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

Thursday, December 13, 2007

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First Halo 3 Downloadable Content Arrives as Heroic Map Pack Hits Xbox 360 (XBOX365)

The international award-winning “Halo 3” gets even better as the “Halo 3” Heroic Map Pack launches today on Xbox 360’s Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Halo 3 Map Packs Now Available For Download (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack is available through the Xbox Live marketplace and will cost users 800 "Microsoft points" or about $10.00.

Blog: Mass Effect, Xbox Xmas (The New Zealand Herald)

Xbox 360 owners are drowning in a sea of choices this Christmas. By now gamers are likely to have played Bungie's Halo 3 out a number of times and been spooked by the immersive Bioshock from development house Bioware.

First "Halo 3" Downloadable Content Arrives as Heroic Map Pack Hits Xbox 360 (GameInfoWire)

Award-winning multiplayer experience evolves with three new maps now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

Mass Effect Sells A Million, Halo 3 Sells Five (Slashdot)

Sales news is starting to trickle out for some of the big Fall games, with the Xbox 360 so far looking very strong. BioWare's Mass Effect has sold a million copies, while Bungie's blockbuster Halo 3 has already sold over five million copies since its September 25th release date. That last figure comes from a GameDaily interview with Xbox Marketing VP Jeff Bell. Aside from noting this week's ...

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

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First Halo 3 Downloadable Content Arrives as Heroic Map Pack Hits Xbox 360 (XBOX365)

The international award-winning “Halo 3” gets even better as the “Halo 3” Heroic Map Pack launches today on Xbox 360’s Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Mass Effect Sells A Million, Halo 3 Sells Five (Slashdot)

Sales news is starting to trickle out for some of the big Fall games, with the Xbox 360 so far looking very strong. BioWare's Mass Effect has sold a million copies, while Bungie's blockbuster Halo 3 has already sold over five million copies since its September 25th release date. That last figure comes from a GameDaily interview with Xbox VP Jeff Bell. Aside from noting this week's release of ...

First "Halo 3" Downloadable Content Arrives as Heroic Map Pack Hits Xbox 360 (GameInfoWire)

Award-winning multiplayer experience evolves with three new maps now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

New Halo 3 maps available NOW! (Games Radar)

The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack has been released on Xbox Live Marketplace, adding three new multiplayer maps which Microsoft says each present a "totally different play style."

Halo 3 map pack released ( News ) (EuroGamer)

The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack has gone up on Xbox Live Marketplace, offering three brand new battlegrounds for 800 Microsoft Points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.30).

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

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Halo 3 Heroic pack arrives (Ferrago.co.uk)

As promised by Bungie yesterday, the Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The pack delivers three new maps which can be yours for 800 Microsoft Points.

Halo 3 map pack released ( News ) (EuroGamer)

The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack has gone up on Xbox Live Marketplace, offering three brand new battlegrounds for 800 Microsoft Points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.30).

Halo 3 playlist tweaks detailed ( News ) (EuroGamer)

Our friends at Bungie have been getting excited about some upcoming playlists, which should roll out tomorrow and next Tuesday. Tomorrow's is planned to coincide with the launch of the Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack on Xbox Live Marketplace, introducing a playlist specifically for the new maps, and incorporating them into general playlists.

Xbox 360: Dashboard-Update trifft Half-Life: Paranoia (Giga.de)

(Holger/Tim) Microsoft hat in den letzten Tagen für viele "Xbox 360" und Multimedia-Fans einige Neuigkeiten parat gehabt. Zunächst kam vor genau einer Woche das aktuelle System-Update heraus und seit heute ist der Online-Videostore für die Xbox 360 auch in Deutschland verfügbar. Wer nicht im Besitz einer aktuellen Konsole ist darf sich freuen, in der zweiten Stunde wartet ...

Xbox Vet Fries Launches Custom Toy Company FigurePrints (Gamasutra)

Former Microsoft Game Studios vice president Ed Fries and World of Warcraft developer Blizzard have partnered to announce the official launch of FigurePrints, a premium service that allows WoW players to create 3D statues of their in-game characters. Fries left Microsoft in 2004 after helping to launch the original Xbox and was instrumental in overseeing a number of Microsoft Game Studios hits ...

Monday, December 10, 2007

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Halo 3 playlist tweaks detailed ( News ) (EuroGamer)

Our friends at Bungie have been getting excited about some upcoming playlists, which should roll out tomorrow and next Tuesday. Tomorrow's is planned to coincide with the launch of the Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack on Xbox Live Marketplace, introducing a playlist specifically for the new maps, and incorporating them into general playlists.

UK Xbox users get movie downloads (Computer Business Review)

Over 100 music videos are currently available for download from Microsoft partners Ministry of Sound, Sony BMG, PIAS, and Vid Zone. In addition, Xbox customers will be able to download movies including The Matrix Revolutions, Ocean's Eleven, The Perfect Storm, Swordfish, Superman 3, and The Fugitive.

Bungie remain committed to Xbox 360 (Ferrago)

Bungie Studios, the newly independent developer of the Halo series, have assured fans that they remain committed to the Xbox 360 platform. Speaking to UK site Eurogamer.net , two high profile figures from the firm assured that the future of Bungie was not multi-platform.

Using Halo 3's Forge As A Canvas [Xbox 360] (Addict 3D)

Asking your girlfriend to join you in wedded bliss via the Halo 3 Forge tool is sweet and all, but it's cloyingly so to one who has zero faith in the institution of marriage.

Investing: Microsoft embraces a future in games (International Herald Tribune)

The software giant's diminishing reliance on its Windows operating system, and its fresh emphasis on Xbox and other lines of business, looks like good news for investors.

Friday, December 7, 2007

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Using Halo 3's Forge As A Canvas [Xbox 360] (Addict 3D)

Asking your girlfriend to join you in wedded bliss via the Halo 3 Forge tool is sweet and all, but it's cloyingly so to one who has zero faith in the institution of marriage.

Halo 3 Heroic DLC Hands-On [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)

We've got a sneak preview of the three brand-new maps arriving on Xbox Live Marketplace next week.

Bungie focusing on Xbox 360 ( News ) (EuroGamer)

Bungie Studios currently has "no plans" to work on any platforms besides Xbox 360, two of the developer's top men told Eurogamer readers in a LiveText interview this afternoon.

Bungie focusing on Xbox 360 ( News ) (EuroGamer)

"No plans" for other formats, developer tells EG readers. If you would like to comment on this article, then you must be logged in! They never did reveal anything about their next project outside of Halo. Shame.

Game releases provoke fall hype (The Red and Black)

The most hyped game of the year, "Halo 3," was finally released for Xbox 360. While it had new weapons and was balanced differently, what mattered most was the fact that the epic story was finally complete. While the PlayStation 3 got some exclusive games, almost all of PS3's exclusives were available for the Xbox 360, leaving gamers wondering why they should invest in a system with games ...

Thursday, December 6, 2007

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Halo 3 Heroic DLC Hands-On [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)

We've got a sneak preview of the three brand-new maps arriving on Xbox Live Marketplace next week.

Review: Arcade-In-A-Box’s Xbox 360 controller (Geek.com)

Ever play a fighter or Xbox Live Arcade title and find it overly challenging to mash buttons quite as quickly as you need? I’ve sure had that issue many times before. Now, the solution: Arcade-In-A-Box’s Xbox 360 controller. I ran the controller through a few games it is clearly intended for, as well as [...]

Xbox users get video download service (Computer Business Review)

The facility, which will go live on December 11, will enable users to download low-definition films from the internet for 250 Microsoft points (around £2) and high-definition versions for 380 Microsoft points (about £3.20). Microsoft Points are the currency of the Xbox Live Marketplace and Zune online stores.

Pretty Pictures Of The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack [Bungie] (Addict 3D)

Luke Smith of Bungie gives Halo 3 fans a taste of the upcoming downloadable additions to the biggest entertainment launch product of the year in today's official update.

'Super Mario Galaxy,' 'Halo 3' And More Impressive Video Games, In Our Year-End Top 10s (MTV Music Television)

"Super Mario Galaxy," "Halo 3," "Crackdown" and more make our list of the best video games of the year — but you'll never guess our #1.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

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'Super Mario Galaxy,' 'Halo 3' And More Impressive Video Games, In Our Year-End Top 10s (MTV Music Television)

"Super Mario Galaxy," "Halo 3," "Crackdown" and more make our list of the best video games of the year — but you'll never guess our #1.

A Neglected Girlfriend's Take On Halo 3 Cheats [Humor] (Addict 3D)

Even wonder what thoughts are churning through your significant other's head as you spend hour umpteen in Halo 3 's multiplayer?

Microsoft: 'Xbox 360 best value this Xmas' (Digital Spy)

Microsoft's senior vice president of games believes the Xbox 360 will rule the market in December.

Xbox Originals Arrive, Bring Free Themes [Xbox 360] (Addict 3D)

Hey, those Xbox Originals (aka old Xbox games) have arrived on Xbox Live Marketplace as of today, bringing a handful of extras with them.

Xbox chief praises pricing (Ferrago.co.uk)

Don Mattrick, Microsoft's new Peter Moore, believes the Xbox 360 console represents the best value console this festive season. The new senior vice president of Microsoft Interactive Entertainment praised the completeness of the 360 proposition compared to its competitors.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

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First look: the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard update (Ars Technica)

Microsoft has released the 2007 Fall Dashboard Update for the Xbox 360, and while the Xvid and DivX support isn't perfect, every other aspect of the dashboard has been improved. Read More...

Mattrick: Xbox 360 is best value for the price (gamesindustry.biz)

Don Mattrick, senior vp of Microsoft Interactive Entertainment, thinks the Xbox 360 is the best value for the money this holiday season.

Xbox 360's "Assassin's Creed" tops the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Dec. 2.

Xbox boss confident of holiday win (MSNBC)

As Microsoft heads into the holiday season, games boss Don Mattrick says he thinks the company has rebounded just fine from the summer’s bit of bad press – and is poised to trump the competition this holiday season.

PRESS RELEASE: Xbox 360 Introduces New Features and Console Enhancements with the 2007 Fall Dashboard Update (gamesindustry.biz)

LONDON - 30 November 2007 - As promised, Microsoft is bringing some early gifts to your Xbox 360 just prior to the holiday season.

Monday, December 3, 2007

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PRESS RELEASE: Xbox 360 Introduces New Features and Console Enhancements with the 2007 Fall Dashboard Update (gamesindustry.biz)

LONDON - 30 November 2007 - As promised, Microsoft is bringing some early gifts to your Xbox 360 just prior to the holiday season.

Microsoft hit with $5 million lawsuit over Halo 3, Xbox 360 problems (Ars Technica)

A new class-action lawsuit alleges that the combination of the Xbox 360 and Halo 3 produces nearly insurmountable glitches. Read More...

Xbox 360 introduces new features and enhancements (Scoop.co.nz)

Xbox 360 introduces new features and console enhancements with the 2007 “Fall” Dashboard Update System update hits connected consoles worldwide on 4 December; Xbox Originals, Family Timer and more available through download AUCKLAND 3 December 2007 – From tomorrow night, Xbox 360TM consoles owners will be able to enjoy a host of new features and enhancements to the leading next-generation gaming ...

Microsoft's Xbox 360 update set for release (iTNews)

Microsoft is due to offer a slew of new system updates for its Xbox 360 console and its Xbox Live online gaming service, the company said Friday..

Microsoft's Xbox 360 Fall Update Set For Release (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

The changes include new parental controls that let parents set limits on the amount of time their children can spend playing Xbox games during a given period.

Friday, November 30, 2007

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Microsoft hit with $5 million lawsuit over Halo 3, Xbox 360 problems (Ars Technica)

A new class-action lawsuit alleges that the combination of the Xbox 360 and Halo 3 produces nearly insurmountable glitches. Read More...

1. Halo 3 (Xbox 360) (Arizona Daily Wildcat)

No contest here. One of the best first-person shooters ever made, "Halo 3" tops this year's best games. The gameplay is so immersive that even months after its release players are still discovering new strategies and Easter-eggs.

Microsoft Details Xbox 360 Update, Announces XBLA Greatest Hits (Gamasutra)

Microsoft has further detailed new and enhanced features in its forthcoming December 4th Xbox 360 dashboard update, including new video codecs and enhanced member profiles, as well as a new greatest hits line of Xbox Live Arcade games. Several new features of the free fall update have previously been reported, including an Xbox Originals line of downloadable Xbox games including Halo, Fable ...

Microsoft Sued Over Halo 3's 'Consistent' Crashes (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

A San Diego man says Halo 3 is a faulty product that frequently crashes when played on the Xbox 360.

Xbox Live Fall Update Details (Voodoo Extreme)

See, news is so slow that I'm posting about updates to the Xbox 360 Live service: As promised,...

Thursday, November 29, 2007

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Microsoft hit with $5 million lawsuit over Halo 3, Xbox 360 problems (Ars Technica)

A new class-action lawsuit alleges that the combination of the Xbox 360 and Halo 3 produces nearly insurmountable glitches. Read More...

1. Halo 3 (Xbox 360) (Arizona Daily Wildcat)

No contest here. One of the best first-person shooters ever made, "Halo 3" tops this year's best games. The gameplay is so immersive that even months after its release players are still discovering new strategies and Easter-eggs.

Microsoft Sued Over Halo 3's 'Consistent' Crashes (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

A San Diego man says Halo 3 is a faulty product that frequently crashes when played on the Xbox 360.

Happy ‘halo’days with Microsoft Xbox 360 (CPILive.net)

Microsoft Xbox 360 has released three new console packages, in the Middle East, in conjunction with the recent launch of the entertainment phenomenon of the year, ‘Halo 3’.

American Brings First Halo 3 Law Suit (Spong)

Game isn't compatible with Xbox 360!

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

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Microsoft Sued Over Halo 3's 'Consistent' Crashes (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

A San Diego man says Halo 3 is a faulty product that frequently crashes when played on the Xbox 360.

Happy ‘halo’days with Microsoft Xbox 360 (CPILive.net)

Microsoft Xbox 360 has released three new console packages, in the Middle East, in conjunction with the recent launch of the entertainment phenomenon of the year, ‘Halo 3’.

Microsoft sued over Halo 3's 'consistenet crashes' (iTNews)

A San Diego resident who recently purchased Halo 3, which stars the pistol packing super soldier, has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft -- alleging that the company released a faulty product that frequently crashes when played on the Xbox 360.

The dark side of Xbox Live (Games Radar)

Anyone who's taken a trip to Xbox Live will have come across it. And it's not just seen in Halo 3. Even the most placid of game genres suffer from it. Yep, we're taking about potty mouths hurling homophobic insults at anyone they come across.

Microsoft Sued Over Halo 3 Crashes (AnandTech)

San Diego resident rains on Microsoft's Halo 3 party...

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

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Happy ‘halo’days with Microsoft Xbox 360 (CPILive.net)

Microsoft Xbox 360 has released three new console packages, in the Middle East, in conjunction with the recent launch of the entertainment phenomenon of the year, ‘Halo 3’.

Disgruntled Halo 3 gamer launches class-action suit (Geek.com)

Just before Turkey Day last week, one unhappy Xbox 360 owner was so disappointed in his copy of Halo 3 he decided to take his gripe to Federal Court and is suing Microsoft and Bungie. Randy Nunez who filed the suit in Southern District of California, claims that his copy of Halo 3 on the Xbox [...]

Halo 3 Legendary Edition only $59.99 on Amazon Deal of the Day (I4U)

Amazon.com is always good for a great deal. Today Amazon features as Deal of the Day Halo 3 Legendary Edition for only $59.99 ($129.99). This is the same price as the normal Halo 3 game sells for. The Halo 3 Legendary Edition arrives in a Spartan...

Xbox Live goes FaceBook (Ferrago)

Xbox Live will soon be encouraging gamers to expand their networks of pals, Microsoft this week confirming that the autumn update will see gamers gaining access to their friends' friend lists.

Xbox Live to get more social features (gamesindustry.biz)

Microsoft is introducing more social networking features to its celebrated Xbox Live service. As part of the Fall update going live on December 4, users will be able to view Friends lists directly from the Dashboard, or keep the list private.

Monday, November 26, 2007

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Happy ‘halo’days with Microsoft Xbox 360 (CPILive.net)

Microsoft Xbox 360 has released three new console packages, in the Middle East, in conjunction with the recent launch of the entertainment phenomenon of the year, ‘Halo 3’.

Disgruntled Halo 3 gamer launches class-action suit (Geek.com)

Just before Turkey Day last week, one unhappy Xbox 360 owner was so disappointed in his copy of Halo 3 he decided to take his gripe to Federal Court and is suing Microsoft and Bungie. Randy Nunez who filed the suit in Southern District of California, claims that his copy of Halo 3 on the Xbox [...]

Halo theme (MJOLNIR Mix) Released as a free playable song for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock For Xbox 360 (GameInfoWire)

Activision And Microsoft Give Thanks To Guitar Hero and Halo Fans

Phelps children raised on faith of Westboro Baptist (Baltimore Examiner)

Two boys play a "Halo" game on Xbox 360 and build Lego spaceships in the den of a peach-colored house in a quiet neighborhood here.

Phelps children raised on faith (Baltimore Examiner)

Two boys play "Halo" on Xbox 360 and build Lego spaceships in the den of a peach-colored house in a quiet neighborhood of Topeka.

Thursday, November 22, 2007

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Microsoft offers Halo 3 to Xbox upgraders (Infomatics)

Microsoft and its Bungie Studios gaming unit are pushing to get gamers to migrate from the original Xbox platform to the Xbox 360 this holiday season.

Suit Filed Over 'Halo 3 Incompatibility' (Slashdot)

Via Kotaku, a story on the CourtHouseNews site is discussing a suit filed by a CA man against Microsoft over Halo 3. "Microsoft's highly touted "Halo 3" video game, made exclusively for its Xbox 360, causes the Xbox to freeze or crash, ruining the game, according to a federal class-action complaint ... Lead plaintiff Randy Nunez says he paid $59.99 for his game. He wants class certification and ...

Free Halo 3 Deal for Original Xbox Owners (1up.com)

Update to a 360 and roll over your Xbox Live account to get Halo 3 free.

Microsoft's Halo slips with crash lawsuit (The New Zealand Herald)

A class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States, claiming Microsoft's blockbuster game Halo 3 is responsible for crashes on the Xbox 360 console.

Japanese Actress Admits Halo 3 Obsession [Xbox 360] (Addict 3D)

Hell, he even got the logo shaved into his skull! And now we can point to a Japanese female who openly admits to liking Halo .

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

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Free Halo 3 Deal for Original Xbox Owners (1up.com)

Update to a 360 and roll over your Xbox Live account to get Halo 3 free.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition (CNET)

With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat.

Halo 3 map pack on December 11 (Games Radar)

Three maps for 800 MS points. A bit pricey? Bungie breaks its big news in a press release declares that a Halo 3 map pack will be hitting Xbox Live on December 11.

Microsoft screws up INQ's Xbox 360 repair (The Inquirer)

WE JUST KNEW it wouldn't go smoothly. Shortly after our Xbox 360 went to the mass-grave of RROD failures, when playing the mediocre Halo 3, we sent it off to Microsoft for our free repair.

Mass Effect: Xbox 360 Game Doesn't Live Up to its Hype (PC World)

Beautifully rendered with an above-average plot, Bioware's new sci-fi epic for the Xbox 360 still turns out to be a disappointingly overhyped encore to Microsoft's main holiday act in gaming, Halo 3.

Monday, November 19, 2007

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MS offers Halo 3 to upgraders this Christmas (Ferrago)

Microsoft will deliver all owners of the original Xbox and Xbox Live a free copy of Halo 3 this Christmas, providing they purchase a new Xbox 360 console to enjoy it all on.

Xbox Live hopes to press more players into service (Los Angeles Times)

Microsoft Corp. took the wraps off Xbox Live, its online game service, in 2002 with ambitions of one day seeing millions of players compete online.

Free Halo 3 Deal Turns Sour [Halo 3] (Addict 3D)

Too good to be true . If you check the source on the original post from Friday , you'll see the Bungie link broken. And we used the Bungie link because the Xbox.com one was broken.

Halo 3 and Nintendo Wii top sales in October (Geek.com)

The sales numbers are in from the NPD Group for October and one company has retaken first place after losing the lead. This change is thanks to a little shooter title you may have heard of: Halo 3 (see our coverage round-up). And speaking of games you may have heard of, that same shooter game [...]

Bungie wheels out Halo 3 stats ( News ) (EuroGamer)

Having gotten ourselves excited about Half-Life 2: Episode Two PC stats earlier, it'd be remiss of us not to remark on the stats fed to the world by Bungie on Friday about how people have been doing with Halo 3.

Friday, November 16, 2007

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Downloadable Xbox Games Buggy, but Here's a Free Xbox Live Download! (Yahoo! Tech Advisors)

On Tuesday, Microsoft confirmed that it would be launching "Xbox Originals" on December 4, but yesterday noted that consumers shouldn't get their hopes up for a 360-like gaming experience. Five of the seven titles announced, Halo, Fuzion Frenzy, Psychonauts, Crimson Skies, and Fable, are likely to be marred by technical problems from the get-go. Known issues include low frame rates in ...

Halo hits Xbox Live Marketplace (T3)

Hit title just one of stacks of games forming part of all new Xbox Originals service.

Microsoft to Sell Downloadable Full Xbox Games (BetaNews)

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Xbox Live , Microsoft is preparing a system update that will be delivered to users starting December 4 and bring support for downloading full versions of older Xbox titles such as "Halo," "Psychonauts" and "Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge."

Halo 3, Guitar Hero Rule October Software Sales [Npd] (Addict 3D)

Bungie's Halo 3 was once again master chief of the sales charts, despite a 92% drop in sales from its 3.3 million seller debut in September.

Japan Gets Different Xbox Originals Lineup [Xbox Originals] (Addict 3D)

Xbox Originals are going to be available everywhere from December 4. North America, Europe, Australasia, even Japan. 'Cept with one difference. Japan gets its own games lineup. They're still getting Halo, Crimson Skies and Fable, but no Crash Bandicoot, and no Psychonauts.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

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Halo hits Xbox Live Marketplace (T3)

Hit title just one of stacks of games forming part of all new Xbox Originals service.

Downloadable Xbox Games Buggy, but Here's a Free Xbox Live Download! (Yahoo! Tech Advisors)

On Tuesday, Microsoft confirmed that it would be launching "Xbox Originals" on December 4, but yesterday noted that consumers shouldn't get their hopes up for a 360-like gaming experience. Five of the seven titles announced, Halo, Fuzion Frenzy, Psychonauts, Crimson Skies, and Fable, are likely to be marred by technical problems from the get-go. Known issues include low frame rates in ...

Microsoft to Sell Downloadable Full Xbox Games (BetaNews)

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Xbox Live , Microsoft is preparing a system update that will be delivered to users starting December 4 and bring support for downloading full versions of older Xbox titles such as "Halo," "Psychonauts" and "Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge."

Japan Gets Different Xbox Originals Lineup [Xbox Originals] (Addict 3D)

Xbox Originals are going to be available everywhere from December 4. North America, Europe, Australasia, even Japan. 'Cept with one difference. Japan gets its own games lineup. They're still getting Halo, Crimson Skies and Fable, but no Crash Bandicoot, and no Psychonauts.

Xbox Originals launches December 4th (Addict 3D)

Microsoft will launch a download service for Xbox classic games on the Xbox Live service for the Xbox 360. The initial line-up of classic Xbox games you will be able to play on your Xbox 360 include Halo, Burnout 3: Takedown, Crimson Skies, Fable, Fuz... .

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

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Halo hits Xbox Live Marketplace (T3)

Hit title just one of stacks of games forming part of all new Xbox Originals service.

Japan Gets Different Xbox Originals Lineup [Xbox Originals] (Addict 3D)

Xbox Originals are going to be available everywhere from December 4. North America, Europe, Australasia, even Japan. 'Cept with one difference. Japan gets its own games lineup. They're still getting Halo, Crimson Skies and Fable, but no Crash Bandicoot, and no Psychonauts.

Xbox Originals launches December 4th (Addict 3D)

Microsoft will launch a download service for Xbox classic games on the Xbox Live service for the Xbox 360. The initial line-up of classic Xbox games you will be able to play on your Xbox 360 include Halo, Burnout 3: Takedown, Crimson Skies, Fable, Fuz... .

Xbox Live to Get Original Xbox Games (DesignTechnica)

Microsoft is bringing original Xbox games to the Xbox 360 via its Xbox Live online service, including hits like the original version of Halo.

Microsoft To Launch Downloadable Xbox Game Campaign (Gamasutra)

Microsoft has announced that it will soon offer downloadable Xbox titles including Halo and Psychonauts as part of a new "Xbox Originals" campaign, as well as free Xbox Live Arcade titles in celebration of the previously announced fifth anniversary of the Xbox Live service. November 15th marks the five year point of the service, and and company has said that, "as a gesture of thanks to the ...

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

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PRESS RELEASE: Sumthing Else Music Works Announces Release Of The Halo 3 Original Soundtrack From The Blockbuster Xbox ... (gamesindustry.biz)

New York - October 17th, 2007 - Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc., through its licensing relationship with Microsoft Game Studios, proudly presents Halo® 3 Original Soundtrack.

Halo 3 worth the hype? (The Record)

Halo 3 is a pretty good video game. As if it mattered. The much-hyped title for Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming system is the equivalent of the review-proof movie. No matter what any critic, talking head or commentator said, the game was destined to fly off store shelves.

Microsoft bringing original Xbox titles to Live (MCV)

Halo to lead retro gaming push on Xbox Live as part of Autumn console update

Halo Leading Xbox Oldies Coming To Live (Spong)

Autumn update detailed

Fall Update Announced: Download Old Xbox Games [Fall Update] (Addict 3D)

Some of the contents of Microsoft's Fall Update for the 360 are now public knowledge, courtesy of the Official Xbox Mag. Highlight? The 360 gets its very own Virtual Console, with original Xbox games to be added to the Marketplace.

Monday, November 12, 2007

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Review: TimeShift for Xbox 360 (Geek.com)

The visuals are stunning, the sound captivating, and the gameplay one-of-a-kind. And yet TimeShift seems to be an afterthought in the season of big-time first person shooters. I know there’s some point where money runs out, and Bioshock (see our review), Halo 3 (see our review), The Orange Box (see our review), and Call of Duty [...]

Analysts: Wii To Regain Control, PS3 To Struggle In October NPD (Gamasutra)

Ahead of the release of NPD's October hardware and software sales results, Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter and simExchange's Jesse Divinch have predicted the Wii will once again emerge on top of the hardware charts, and Activision will dominate software with Guitar Hero and Call of Duty. Though the September release of Halo 3 saw Xbox 360 sales push just past those of the Wii, the analysts ...

Call of Duty 4 Might Outsell Halo 3 (Voodoo Extreme)

TeamXbox brings the word that Call of Duty 4 may outsell Halo 3 if Nollenberger Capital Partners'...

First In-Game Halo 3 Marriage Proposal? Probably. [Xbox Love] (Addict 3D)

Nerd love is a beautiful, often creative thing. Take for example Xbox Live user Moviesign's unique marriage proposal to longtime girlfriend and fellow gamer Furtive Penguin.

Packeteer(R) Releases New Gaming, Instant Messaging Video and P2P Classification Plug-Ins to Control Widespread ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

CUPERTINO, Calif.----Packeteer® , the global leader in WAN application delivery, today announced the release of new application classification plug-ins that enable customers to automatically identity and control online games such as Halo 3, which access Microsoft's Xbox Live network, as well as MSN Instant Messaging , Video and BitTorrent Peer-to-Peer traffic that can consume enormous amounts ...

Friday, November 9, 2007

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First In-Game Halo 3 Marriage Proposal? Probably. [Xbox Love] (Addict 3D)

Nerd love is a beautiful, often creative thing. Take for example Xbox Live user Moviesign's unique marriage proposal to longtime girlfriend and fellow gamer Furtive Penguin.

Halo 3 hosts marriage proposal (GameSpot)

Creative use of Forge mode forges union between a pair of smitten Xbox Live subscribers.

Xbox Live To Debut 'Live Is 5ive' Anniversary Celebrations (Gamasutra)

Xbox Live is approaching the fifth anniversary of its North American launch, which took place on November 15, 2002 on the original Xbox, and Microsoft has announced its "Xbox Live Is 5ive" celebration, a series of online, community-focused events on the Xbox 360's Live service to celebrate the date. On November 15th, the events will kick off with the "Game With Fame" competition, which offers ...

New IP and new Halo on the way from Bungie (MCV)

Studio manager reveals next step for the 115-man studio in exclusive Develop interview

Microsoft aims to make Xbox more family-friendly (ZDNet)

New feature lets parents set a daily or weekly limit on how many hours children can use the game console. Microsoft on Wednesday showed off a new Xbox feature that will allow parents to set the amount of time that kids can play games. The move...

Thursday, November 8, 2007

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Microsoft aims to make Xbox more family-friendly (ZDNet)

New feature lets parents set a daily or weekly limit on how many hours children can use the game console. Microsoft on Wednesday showed off a new Xbox feature that will allow parents to set the amount of time that kids can play games. The move...

Halo 3 Induces Suicide Bombing Mentality? [Stuck] (Addict 3D)

Because after all, the really elite Halo players don't want to die. If they die too often, they won't win the round, and if they don't win the round, they won't advance up the Xbox Live rankings.

Halo 3 worth the hype? (The Record)

Halo 3 is a pretty good video game. As if it mattered. The much-hyped title for Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming system is the equivalent of the review-proof movie. No matter what any critic, talking head or commentator said, the game was destined to fly off store shelves.

Microsoft works family angle in new Xbox ads (USA Today)

Microsoft's new Xbox ads reach out to an audience beyond the stereotypical young male "gamer."

Xbox invites everyone to weekend of free gaming at Xtival '07 (Pocket-lint via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Free LIVE Gold for all Xbox 360 owners

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

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Halo 3 worth the hype? (The Record)

Halo 3 is a pretty good video game. As if it mattered. The much-hyped title for Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming system is the equivalent of the review-proof movie. No matter what any critic, talking head or commentator said, the game was destined to fly off store shelves.

Halo 3 Induces Suicide Bombing Mentality? [Stuck] (Addict 3D)

Because after all, the really elite Halo players don't want to die. If they die too often, they won't win the round, and if they don't win the round, they won't advance up the Xbox Live rankings.

Microsoft works family angle in new Xbox ads (USA Today)

Microsoft's new Xbox ads reach out to an audience beyond the stereotypical young male "gamer."

Xbox invites everyone to weekend of free gaming at Xtival '07 (Pocket-lint via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Free LIVE Gold for all Xbox 360 owners

Players vie to be Halo 3 champ (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 9 in Columbus will host an Xbox 360 tournament from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday in the old Parisian store at Peachtree Mall.

Monday, November 5, 2007

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Halo 3 worth the hype? (The Record)

Halo 3 is a pretty good video game. As if it mattered. The much-hyped title for Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming system is the equivalent of the review-proof movie. No matter what any critic, talking head or commentator said, the game was destined to fly off store shelves.

Microsoft works family angle in new Xbox ads (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)

Microsoft's new Xbox ads reach out to an audience beyond the stereotypical young male "gamer."

PRESS RELEASE: MatchBox360 XL – £1000 Halo 3 FFA sponsored by XLEAGUE.TV (gamesindustry.biz)

MatchBox360 are pleased to announce that XLEAGUE.TV will be the official sponsors of the Halo 3 FFA at the forthcoming MatchBox360 XL eSports tournament on 17-18th November at the Birmingham NEC Toute Suite.

Suicide Bombing Makes Sick Sense in 'Halo 3' (Wired News)

Humiliated and hopelessly outgunned, a revenge-seeking gamer adopts the tactics of a suicide bomber. Who knew a videogame could put you inside a terrorist's head? Commentary by Clive Thompson.

Xbox 360 Review: Halo 3 (Blogcritics.org)

Just how good is the "final" chapter in Bungie's epic sci-fi shooter? The Halo franchise is the fattest cash cow Microsoft has for its Xbox 360. With over 11.5 million copies of the first and second Halo games sold worldwide, Master Chief is the closest thing to a mascot the Xbox has. Needless to say, with a console that is struggling to keep up in sales numbers with Nintendo's Wii, Microsoft ...

Friday, November 2, 2007

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Xbox 360 Review: Halo 3 (Blogcritics.org)

Just how good is the "final" chapter in Bungie's epic sci-fi shooter? The Halo franchise is the fattest cash cow Microsoft has for its Xbox 360. With over 11.5 million copies of the first and second Halo games sold worldwide, Master Chief is the closest thing to a mascot the Xbox has. Needless to say, with a console that is struggling to keep up in sales numbers with Nintendo's Wii, Microsoft ...

Xbox's Grange heads to Activision (MCV)

Microsoft's UK head of Xbox PR to join rival publishing outfit as European PR director

Xbox Marks the Spot: Microsoft Bets Big on Halo 3 (14 WFIE Evansville)

No doubt, Microsoft has a huge hit on its hands with Halo3. But the company's marketing strategy is as much about selling its Xbox 360 game console as it is to promote the sale of video games.

Microsoft Spins Off Bungie Studios, Creator of 'Halo 3' (Canadian Business)

Jessica Mintz October 5, 2007 - 4:16 p.m. SEATTLE (AP) - Microsoft Corp. has spun off Bungie Studios, creator of the blockbuster "Halo" video game trilogy, but said Friday it will maintain close ties with the company and own a minority stake in it.

MTS Allstream brings PC/Xbox High Speed Internet Offer to Manitobans just in time for Christmas (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)

MTS Allstream Inc. is making it a whole lot easier for Manitobans to get their Christmas shopping done with the PC/Xbox High Speed Internet offer, which lets eligible MTS High Speed Internet customers purchase an Xbox 360 Elite gaming system, a Compaq Presario desktop computer or an HP Pavilion notebook computer, and have it delivered to their door and conveniently charged to their monthly MTS ...

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

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Xbox 360 Review: Halo 3 (Blogcritics.org)

Just how good is the "final" chapter in Bungie's epic sci-fi shooter? The Halo franchise is the fattest cash cow Microsoft has for its Xbox 360. With over 11.5 million copies of the first and second Halo games sold worldwide, Master Chief is the closest thing to a mascot the Xbox has. Needless to say, with a console that is struggling to keep up in sales numbers with Nintendo's Wii, Microsoft ...

Xbox Marks the Spot: Microsoft Bets Big on Halo 3 (14 WFIE Evansville)

No doubt, Microsoft has a huge hit on its hands with Halo3. But the company's marketing strategy is as much about selling its Xbox 360 game console as it is to promote the sale of video games.

Xbox 360's "Halo 3" remains atop the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Oct. 28.

Tor Books Launches Halo(R): Contact Harvest Today (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC-the largest publisher of science fiction in the world- announces the launch of Halo®: Contact Harvest. The new novel is the latest of the New York Times bestselling series based on the hugely successful Microsoft and Bungie Studios' Halo® video games for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system.

Turning Your Xbox 360 into a Media Extender (ExtremeTech)

How To: The Xbox 360 has turned out to be a phenomenal gaming machine, but it can also be used to play media from your PC on your entertainment center equipment. Here's how to take full advantage.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

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Xbox 360's "Halo 3" remains atop the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Oct. 28.

Tor Books Launches Halo(R): Contact Harvest Today (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC-the largest publisher of science fiction in the world- announces the launch of Halo®: Contact Harvest. The new novel is the latest of the New York Times bestselling series based on the hugely successful Microsoft and Bungie Studios' Halo® video games for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system.

Cyberathlete Professional League Joins with X Factor Tournament to Host $1 Million "Halo 3" Xbox Competition (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DALLAS----The Cyberathlete Professional League® announced today that it will host a $1,000,000 "Halo® 3" Xbox 360™ competition at the Extreme Winter Championships taking place Tuesday, December 18 to Saturday, December 22, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Dallas, Texas.

PRESS RELEASE: Piñatas Wear Costumes All Year Round: "Viva Piñata: Party Animals" for Xbox 360 Bursts Onto Store ... (gamesindustry.biz)

LONDON 30th October, 2007 – Microsoft Game Studios and Krome Studios present the latest party gaming extravaganza developed exclusively for Xbox 360. Arriving in stores on 16th November, “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” is a social party game for gamers aged six and up that is set inside an episode of the critically acclaimed 4Kids TV™ Viva Piñata animated series.

Xbox 360 Impressions: TimeShift (Blogcritics.org)

Is this time-twisting FPS game a gimmick or something more? This week, TimeShift will drop onto the Xbox 360 and PC, with a PS3 version coming out by the end of the year. But in a year full of good games and FPS games like Halo 3, does TimeShift stack up?The game's big selling point seems to be the time-manipulation controls, allowing you to slow down, pause, or even rewind time while ...

Monday, October 29, 2007

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Cyberathlete Professional League Joins with X Factor Tournament to Host $1 Million "Halo 3" Xbox Competition (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DALLAS----The Cyberathlete Professional League® announced today that it will host a $1,000,000 "Halo® 3" Xbox 360™ competition at the Extreme Winter Championships taking place Tuesday, December 18 to Saturday, December 22, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Dallas, Texas.

Xbox 360 Impressions: TimeShift (Blogcritics.org)

Is this time-twisting FPS game a gimmick or something more? This week, TimeShift will drop onto the Xbox 360 and PC, with a PS3 version coming out by the end of the year. But in a year full of good games and FPS games like Halo 3, does TimeShift stack up?The game's big selling point seems to be the time-manipulation controls, allowing you to slow down, pause, or even rewind time while ...

Xbox 360 Makes Profit - Thank Halo (Spong)

Halo 3 drives huge revenue growth

Microsoft's Halo 3 Sparks 100% Jump In Xbox 360 Sales (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

But Microsoft's cost of revenue for its gaming division increased 99%, or $584 million, in part because of a jump in warranty-related expenses.

Microsoft Basks in 'Halo 3's' Glow (TechNewsWorld.com)

Microsoft posted strong first-quarter earnings Thursday and issued a buoyant forecast, capping a week of positive news for the software giant and prompting investors to send its shares to new high levels for the year. Microsoft's surging sales of Windows Vista, the Office suite and the "Halo 3" game for its Xbox 360 all contributed to a strong quarter, the company said.

Friday, October 26, 2007

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Xbox 360 Makes Profit - Thank Halo (Spong)

Halo 3 drives huge revenue growth

Microsoft Profits See Halo Effect (DesignTechnica)

The Redmond software giant reports its fastest first-quarter revenue growth since 1999 - in part due to sales of Halo 3 and Xbox 360 systems.

'Halo 3' Day 7: By land, by air and ... not by sea; a Prophet fallen (Miami Herald)

Nearly six years after the launch of the original "Halo" title for the Xbox game system, McClatchy Interactive content producer and avid gamer Jake Seaton finally dives head first into the newest incarnation to discover what all the hoopla is about.

With earnings up 23%, Microsoft cites 'Halo' effect (USA Today)

Microsoft posted a rise in quarterly profit Thursday, boosted by healthy demand for personal computers loaded with its Windows operating system and strong sales of its "Halo 3" video game.

Halo 3 Helps Microsoft to Higher Profit (Washington Post)

Microsoft said yesterday that its fiscal first-quarter profit rose 23 percent on brisk sales of the new Halo 3 video game, Windows and Office.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

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'Halo 3' Could Be Godsend Xbox Needed (TheStreet.com)

The Microsoft game's successful debut puts pressure on rival Wii for top spot.

'Family Guy' coming to Xbox Live (Stuff)

20th Century Fox has struck a deal with Microsoft to make the first two seasons of the animated series "Family Guy" available for downloads on the Xbox Live service beginning Monday in the US.

Xbox 360's "Halo 3" remains atop the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Oct. 21.

Xbox 360 sales down in Europe (gamesindustry.biz)

For the week ending October 21, European sales of the Xbox 360 were lower than all platforms other than the GameBoy Advance. The Xbox 360 enjoyed an increase in sales following the release of Halo 3, but according to VGChartz data , only 37,303 consoles were sold last week.

Aaron Greenberg: Xbox 360 Will Have 7 Million Sellers at Christmas (Addict 3D)

Microsoft is on a roll of sorts. Halo 3 is a smash hit, and Xbox 360 hardware sales have passed perenial fav the Nintendo Wii.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

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'Halo 3' Could Be Godsend Xbox Needed (TheStreet.com)

The Microsoft game's successful debut puts pressure on rival Wii for top spot.

Xbox 360's "Halo 3" remains atop the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Oct. 21.

Xbox 360 sales down in Europe (gamesindustry.biz)

For the week ending October 21, European sales of the Xbox 360 were lower than all platforms other than the GameBoy Advance. The Xbox 360 enjoyed an increase in sales following the release of Halo 3, but according to VGChartz data , only 37,303 consoles were sold last week.

Aaron Greenberg: Xbox 360 Will Have 7 Million Sellers at Christmas (Addict 3D)

Microsoft is on a roll of sorts. Halo 3 is a smash hit, and Xbox 360 hardware sales have passed perenial fav the Nintendo Wii.

"Halo 3" boosts sales of Xbox 360 console (People's Daily)

When "Halo 3" was launched, Microsoft predicted the new shooter game would be a blockbuster -- and it was, selling 3.3 million copies within 12 days, according to the NPD Group, and giving a big boost to sales of the company's Xbox 360 con ...

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

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Xbox 360's "Halo 3" remains atop the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Oct. 21.

Xbox 360 sales down in Europe (gamesindustry.biz)

For the week ending October 21, European sales of the Xbox 360 were lower than all platforms other than the GameBoy Advance. The Xbox 360 enjoyed an increase in sales following the release of Halo 3, but according to VGChartz data , only 37,303 consoles were sold last week.

Aaron Greenberg: Xbox 360 Will Have 7 Million Sellers at Christmas (Addict 3D)

Microsoft is on a roll of sorts. Halo 3 is a smash hit, and Xbox 360 hardware sales have passed perenial fav the Nintendo Wii.

"Halo 3" boosts sales of Xbox 360 console (People's Daily)

When "Halo 3" was launched, Microsoft predicted the new shooter game would be a blockbuster -- and it was, selling 3.3 million copies within 12 days, according to the NPD Group, and giving a big boost to sales of the company's Xbox 360 con ...

Families, Here Comes Your Xbox 360 (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News)

As the holiday season approaches, imagine the whole family gathered around an Xbox 360. That picture of domestic gaming bliss is undoubtedly in Microsoft's mind, with its release Monday of the Xbox 360 Arcade for families.

Monday, October 22, 2007

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"Halo 3" boosts sales of Xbox 360 console (People's Daily)

When "Halo 3" was launched, Microsoft predicted the new shooter game would be a blockbuster -- and it was, selling 3.3 million copies within 12 days, according to the NPD Group, and giving a big boost to sales of the company's Xbox 360 con ...

"Halo 3" boosts Xbox console sales (Seattle Times)

Pacific Northwest Microsoft's top video-game title, "Halo 3," sold 3. 3 million copies in September and fueled sales of the company's Xbox...

Video game sales soar in Sept.; 'Halo 3' pushes Xbox 360 past Wii (Market Watch)

SAN FRANCISCO (Marketwatch) -- The debut of "Halo 3" in late September helped boost video game sales for the month well beyond forecasts and made the Xbox 360 the hottest-selling console for the month.

Demand for ‘Halo 3’ lifts Microsoft’s Xbox 360 sales past Nintendo’s Wii (Tacoma News Tribune)

Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 outsold Nintendo Co.’s Wii for the first time this year in September as surging demand for the software maker’s “Halo 3” title helped lift industry console sales.

Thanks to 'Halo,' Xbox 360 beats Wii sales for month (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Demand for Microsoft Corp.'s "Halo 3" video game pushed unit sales of its Xbox 360 game console past Nintendo's Wii for the first time this year in September, according to U.S. sales data released Thursday.

Friday, October 19, 2007

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"Halo 3" boosts Xbox console sales (Seattle Times)

Pacific Northwest Microsoft's top video-game title, "Halo 3," sold 3. 3 million copies in September and fueled sales of the company's Xbox...

Video game sales soar in Sept.; 'Halo 3' pushes Xbox 360 past Wii (Market Watch)

SAN FRANCISCO (Marketwatch) -- The debut of "Halo 3" in late September helped boost video game sales for the month well beyond forecasts and made the Xbox 360 the hottest-selling console for the month.

Demand for ‘Halo 3’ lifts Microsoft’s Xbox 360 sales past Nintendo’s Wii (Tacoma News Tribune)

Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 outsold Nintendo Co.’s Wii for the first time this year in September as surging demand for the software maker’s “Halo 3” title helped lift industry console sales.

Thanks to 'Halo,' Xbox 360 beats Wii sales for month (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Demand for Microsoft Corp.'s "Halo 3" video game pushed unit sales of its Xbox 360 game console past Nintendo's Wii for the first time this year in September, according to U.S. sales data released Thursday.

Halo 3 Pushes Xbox 360 To #1 In North America News (Total Video Games)

September's hardware figures have been released across the pond, as Xbox 360 experiences the Halo 3 effect...

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