Happy Wars goes free-to-play on Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is finally jumping into the world of free-to-play. The "large-scale multiplayer" action game, Happy Wars, will be launching as a free download to all Xbox Live Gold members.
READ MORE >Xbox Live launching 'Election 2012' hub
Microsoft has announced an Election 2012 hub for Xbox Live, which will provide live coverage of events, daily polls, information on the candidates, and voter registration.
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see all 9 commentsCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 demo launches tomorrow
Hey Xbox 360 owners! Perhaps you've been too busy playing games like Fez and Spelunky. But, it would be such a travesty if you ignored this indie gem. It's called "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3."
READ MORE >"Talk about "reputable" news, hahaha. <3 Shack for this though."
see all 8 commentsGameStop DLC program allows remote downloads
GameStop has been selling codes for digital games and DLC for quite some time, and plans on enhancing the experience by initiating remote downloads in store.
READ MORE >"I eagerly await Gamestop's announcement that they are closing stores."
see all 7 commentsMadden NFL 13 demo coming this week
EA Sports announced that the demo for Madden NFL 13 coming tomorrow. It will feature two matches: Giants vs 49ers, and Seahawks vs Redskins, along with a sampling of new features.
READ MORE >"This is by far the most broken of all the maddens.... watching guys constantly fall in a dogpile ..."
see all 16 commentsMetal Gear Solid HD Collection goes downloadable this month
If for some reason you didn't want the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, and only wanted to buy each game piecemeal, now's your chance.
READ MORE >"Too many people bitched and griped about the excellent Twin Snakes so you can pretty much count ..."
see all 5 commentsMars rover landing to be aired on Xbox Live
Microsoft has devoted a bit of its Xbox 360 dashboard to this weekend's Mars Rover landing, letting you play a free Kinect simulator, learn more about the rover, and watch it live.
READ MORE >Xbox Dashboard public beta now available
Want an early peek at the upcoming Dashboard revision for the Xbox 360? You're in luck! Microsoft has just launched an open beta for this year's firmware update.
READ MORE >"NEW FEATURE: We now have more ads then ever before! Enjoy your favorite products and ads when ..."
see all 3 commentsXbox Live Rewards to be given for Achievements
Microsoft announced plans today to offer Xbox Live Rewards for Achievements sometime this fall.
READ MORE >"The rewards program is a start but will be abused if they award points based on achievements. ..."
see all 4 commentsXbox Summer of Arcade 2012 begins July 18
Microsoft's Summer of Arcade promotion is back yet again. And, as with previous Summer of Arcades, purchasing multiple games in the lineup will entitle you to a bonus.
READ MORE >My Xbox Live app now available on Android
Microsoft's "My Xbox Live" app is now available on Android devices.
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see all 14 commentsAmazon Instant Video now available on Xbox 360
After a brief stint of exclusivity on PlayStation 3, Amazon Instant Video is now available on Xbox 360.
READ MORE >"Shh. Don't tell the Gold Subscribers that. Also don't tell them you can get the same ..."
see all 7 commentsXbox 360 with Kinect now $99 with annual contract at Microsoft Stores
The rumor has become real. You can now get a brand new 4GB Xbox 360 console with Kinect for $99. Of course, there's a catch.
READ MORE >"This looks like an attempt to test the waters to see if consumers will opt for a higher Xbox ..."
see all 22 commentsInside Xbox production shut down
Xbox Live's exclusive video series, Inside Xbox, has been discontinued. The ongoing series offered Xbox 360 owners a Microsoft-flavored look into the industry with shows like Major's Minute and Insider Moves.
READ MORE >"Funny,this coincides with Qore ending on PSN. Seems that both Sony and Microsoft feel that ..."
see all 11 commentsS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 cancelled, Survarium, Reset - Shacknews Daily: April 25, 2012
Join Garnett Lee on this episode of Shacknews Daily. Today's stories: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been cancelled, Survarium has been announced, and a trailer for Reset and the Ninja Gaiden 3 demo arrive.
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