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Wreckateer coming to Kinect this summer

By Steve Watts, Jun 04, 2012 10:48am PDT

Microsoft showed off Wreckateer at its E3 press briefing, and narrowed the release window to this summer.

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"Maybe it was the horrible presentation, but Wreckateer looks like it has such a low production ..."

- DougL see all 4 comments

Ascend: New Gods coming from Toy Soldiers dev

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 04, 2012 10:47am PDT

The next game from Toy Soldiers developer Signal Studios was revealed during Microsoft's E3 press event to be Ascend: New Gods, a bloody and stabby affair playable across both Xbox 360 and mobile. There's a hint of Demon's Souls to it, too.

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LocoCycle is Twisted Pixel's new game for 2013

By Andrew Yoon, Jun 04, 2012 10:45am PDT

Twisted Pixel has already announced their first first-party game. Launching on Xbox Live Arcade in 2013 is LocoCycle.

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Tomb Raider DLC available first on Xbox 360

By Steve Watts, Jun 04, 2012 10:38am PDT

Tomb Raider's first piece of DLC will be a timed-exclusive for Xbox 360.

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"Hmm hopefully the extra DLC won't be the ending. Which seems like something Square would do =/"

- Mr. Monday see all 5 comments

Internet Explorer confirmed for Xbox 360

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 04, 2012 10:33am PDT

It's long been rumoured, but Microsoft finally confirmed during its E3 press event that the Internet Explorer browser will be coming to Xbox 360. It'll work with the very fancy new SmartGlass controls through phones and tablets, which were also only just revealed.

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"They didn't show a a website like you'd normally see on a pc, it was like the website was forced ..."

- InfernoAblaze see all 3 comments

Nike+ Kinect Training announced, coming this holiday

By Andrew Yoon, Jun 04, 2012 10:30am PDT

At its E3 press conference, Microsoft has announced a partnership with the biggest brand in sports: Nike.

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Xbox SmartGlass announced to utilize mobile devices

By Steve Watts, Jun 04, 2012 10:29am PDT

Microsoft presented its SmartGlass functionality today at its E3 press briefing, showing how smart devices can be used to interact with movies, games, and Web browsing.

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"Microsofts answer to the Wii U, PS3 Vita combo and second screen. I really think it's a great ..."

- InfernoAblaze see all 4 comments

Xbox Music announced for 360, PC, mobile

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 04, 2012 10:13am PDT

Microsoft's had many stabs at running a music service, but during its E3 conference unveiled what interactive entertainment head Don Mattrick called "the music service we always dreamed of building"--Xbox Music.

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"I'm using the Zune pass right now and I really like the subscription model and will probably use ..."

- Ducky_dky see all 18 comments

FIFA and Madden 13 adds Kinect voice commands

By Steve Watts, Jun 04, 2012 10:01am PDT

EA Sports showed off its Kinect functionality for FIFA Soccer 13 and Madden NFL 13 at Microsoft's press briefing, letting you make play calls with the sound of your voice.

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"FIFA 13's voice commands for Head to Head: Pass to Messi! Pass to Messi! Pass to Messi! Messi: ..."

- Derringer see all 3 comments

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive releases on August 21

By Andrew Yoon, Jun 04, 2012 10:00am PDT

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will be available on August 21, assuming it doesn't fall victim to Valve Time, of course.

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"I dont mind $15 but it does effect shackbattles, I dont think many will shell out for it now"

- Chandler55 see all 5 comments

Splinter Cell: Blacklist announced

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 04, 2012 9:52am PDT

That sneaky Sam Fisher is to return in Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Ubisoft just revealed during Microsoft's E3 press event. He's off to distant and dusty lands to take down the titular terrorist group, armed with some snazzy Kinect tricks.

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"OOOOOooooooo sickburn. You made the unfounded speculation how this was a much better game. I ..."

- vertdang see all 22 comments

Code of Princess confirmed for North America

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 04, 2012 9:30am PDT

"Action-RPG brawler" Code of Princess is coming to North America for Nintendo 3DS this fall, publisher Atlus confirmed today. The side-scroller boasts both competitive and cooperative multiplayer.

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Sound Shapes coming to Vita and PS3 on August 7

By Andrew Yoon, Jun 04, 2012 9:00am PDT

One of our most anticipated Vita games now has a release date: August 7th. However, Sony has also announced that Sound Shapes is no longer a Vita exclusive--it will be coming to PS3 on the same day.

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'Xbox Live Tournaments' coming with Virgin partnership

By Steve Watts, Jun 04, 2012 8:30am PDT

Microsoft is teaming up with Virgin Gaming to offer Xbox Live Tournaments, coming sometime this year.

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"It's really cool to finally see this level of integration for competitive gaming. Gives gamers ..."

- yiddles see all 3 comments

No ni Kuni making January 2013 Ghiblicious

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 04, 2012 6:00am PDT

Level-5 and Studio Ghibli's RPG Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is now confirmed for a PlayStation release on January 22, 2013, having recently been delayed again.

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"I've heard that theory before and to be honest, who knows why - it's a psychology thing. I ..."

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