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That is if you own an Xbox as Microsoft have launched the Mass Effect 3 Facebook application to reward users with avatar props and prizes. The app lets you take part in “missions” which upon completion unlock Xbox 360 rewards and an entry into a sweepstake. The sweepstake prizes include a custom 250GB Xbox 360 [...]
February 3rd, 2012 | Posted in News,Xbox 360 | Read More »

The next Xbox rumours are flying in thick and fast over the last few days; already it seems the chipset for the console is in development and that the console may contain an anti-used games device in it too. Now it seems that Microsoft could also be looking to launch their new motion sensing system [...]
January 25th, 2012 | Posted in News | Read More »

As yesterday brought the news that the chipset for the next xbox was in development, today has brought out information about how the console will still use physical media and may not play used games. The information comes from Kotaku’s industry sources; they claim that the new Xbox (currently unofficially dubbed Xbox 720) will utilise [...]
January 25th, 2012 | Posted in News | Read More »

Yesterday we reported that Microsoft could be ditching their MS Points system, news now seems to suggest that the option to pay with either MS Points or currency will be available. The news comes as the points cards will still be sold at retail, with the currency model coming in to replace purchased on the [...]
January 25th, 2012 | Posted in News,PC,Xbox 360 | Read More »

Shepard is back but this time he (or she) is here to defend Earth as well as the universe. While in Las Vegas for the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show we got a chance to sit down and jump into Commander Shepard’s shoes and try out the Kinect voice functionality in Mass Effect 3. We [...]
January 24th, 2012 | Posted in 2012 International CES,Previews,Xbox 360 | Read More »

According to information found by tech blog Fudzilla, the new System on Chip for the next Xbox is indeed already in development, and has been since December. Fudzilla’s sources state that the chip is a joint production between IBM and Global Foundries and is codenamed Oban. It seems unlikely that any 2012 release for the [...]
January 24th, 2012 | Posted in News | Read More »

Microsoft’s virtual currency system Points, used extensively on Xbox Live, Windows Phone and Zune Marketplace, will be discontinued by the end of the year according to a source at Microsoft. Starting 2013, users will use real money based on their region to buy all Microsoft content. The Points system has received criticism since it’s introduction for [...]
January 24th, 2012 | Posted in News,Xbox 360 | Read More »

According to the newest Argos catalogue released this weekend, the upcoming Star Wars Kinect game can be expected in the UK for an April release date. Little has been seen from the game in a while, it has been rolled out at trade shows and events now and again, though it was delayed from Microsofts [...]
January 23rd, 2012 | Posted in News,Xbox 360 | Read More »

At 2012 International CES, Bioware and Microsoft were out to show the world what Microsoft’s Kinect can do when paired with Mass Effect 3. The video below shows you just what you can get up to.
January 18th, 2012 | Posted in 2012 International CES,Game Trailers,News,Videos,Xbox 360 | Read More »

Reuters reported that Microsoft had plans for a subscription based live television service for their Xbox 360 console, but due to costs have had to pull the plug on their plans. It would appear that Microsoft were nearly ready to roll out the service after engaging in intense talks with media companies for while. They [...]
January 12th, 2012 | Posted in News | Read More »