Microsoft recently opened its Xbox Entertainment Studio in Santa Monica allied with an ex-executive of CBS TV, Nancy Tellem. Following this, companies like Amazon are also planning for original programming to charm the subscribers. Xbox was initiated for gaming but with time the maximum of all 76 million users all over the world views entertainment, rather than playing games. This is what Yusuf Mehdi, senior vice president of Interactive Entertainment at Microsoft said, in an … [Read more...]
Microsoft has revealed its 2nd quarter earnings for the fiscal year 2013. The company has generated huge revenue of $3 million from its gaming and entertainment department. One of the most heavy revenue generators was the Xbox 360. Microsoft sold 5.9 million units of Xbox 360 in the fiscal year. Although it sounds a huge number of sales, but you might be shocked to hear, that it is 28 % lesser than that of 2011. In 2011, Microsoft sold 8.2 million units of this most popular gaming … [Read more...]
Designer Federico Ciccarese has produced not only a sci-fi iPhone 5 spider concept, but also an Xbox 720 concept. Federico’s concept of Xbox 720 game console features a system that reminds us of a pyramid. It has two stereo pyramid Kinect photo-snappers along with an integrated Windows Phone 8 smartphone. Everything in the system is wireless and interrelated. It features a very clean Metro user interface style Xbox Live Dashboard which is displayed on that television, which may just be a … [Read more...]
As the customized version of Xbox 360 Halo 4 leaked online, Microsoft is thinking to get the most out of it. The company is prepared to unveil the game console on November 6th, 2012, but it will be available in a limited version. The console will include Halo 4 cover, logos and its characters. The Halo 4 was first revealed in an exhibition in the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota. However, nobody knows much about the future Halo 4 model as the company hasn’t officially introduced … [Read more...]
Microsoft had filed a case in May against a cyber squatter stating that it has already used the web address with the name Xbox 8. The complaint was registered at the National Arbitration Forum which handles various international business disputes. The forum gave the judgment in the favor of Microsoft where the company had filed a complaint against a Chinese national who has applied for domain names like XboxPhone.com, XboxTablet.com, XboxLiveTV.com, XboxCompanion.com, Xbox8.us and … [Read more...]
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We all have seen how Microsoft handled the document leak of its next generation Xbox. Microsoft did not confirm to the leaking of the documents and it did not even confirm about the legitimacy of these document. We must notice one thing that there has been no denial from Microsoft’s part about the leakage of the Xbox documents. As informed by a development source to CVG, the recently leaked 56-page Microsoft manifesto for Xbox is an actual one. Microsoft said that the company could … [Read more...]
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Rumors about Microsoft’s potential Xbox 720 have long been swirling around the Web, though the Redmond-based software giant hasn’t made any concrete announcement about the next version of its popular Xbox 360 game console. The bevy of rumors suggest that the Xbox 720 come equipped with a revision of AMD's 7000 series graphics chips based on its 28nm Graphics Core Next Southern Islands technology. VG274 recently quoted anonymous sources, claiming that the Xbox 720 console’s graphics … [Read more...]
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So finally, E3 2012 has commenced in Los Angeles and one of the first unveiling at the event was done by none other than Microsoft. The company unveiled SmartGlass which is a software that they have developed. The basic function of this software is that it will give the users a provision to stream as well as share various contents across Tablets, Smartphones and TVs. Another statement given by Microsoft highlighted the prospects of bringing Internet Explorer to the console and that too, this … [Read more...]
There have been some revelations lately regarding the newest installment of Gears of War. This new version of the game will be called Gears of War: Judgement and will be revealed to the eager audience at the E3 which is to be held in LA next week. E3 will be having all the prime developers and Gears of War: Judgement is one of the most anticipated games out of the lot that is to be revealed at the event. Apparently, there are two fresh artwork pieces that have been pre-released unofficially. … [Read more...]
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 has been declared the best-selling gaming console in the US for the 16th month in a row. The Xbox 360 commands a 47 percent share of total console sales with Microsoft selling 236,000 units last month, according to the stats released by the NPD Group. Moreover, total consumer spending on the Xbox 360 (what the consumer spends on hardware, accessories and software) was at $261 million, more than the combined figure of Sony’s PS3 and Nintendo’s Wii. The Xbox … [Read more...]
Flextronics is apparently working with Microsoft on a brand new project which is most likely to be the next generation of Microsoft’s Xbox gaming console. The Austin, Texas-based company has supposedly assigned a complete new testing team for the special assignment, and the interesting part is that these employees are working on the project in a very discreet manner which is raising eyebrows. Put two and two together and you’ll arrive at the same conclusion as many- the project might very … [Read more...]
The Xbox Live used to offer a feature that provided gamers with the latest news and details regarding the Xbox 360 in a simple video format. Unfortunately, that feature, called the “Inside Xbox” video service, has been discontinued by Microsoft, probably due to low interest on the part of the users. Now things like Featured Videos, Major’s Minute and Insider Moves will no longer be available. Microsoft made an announcement stating that the Xbox Live is considering its operating model … [Read more...]
Earlier it was rumored that PS4 and Xbox 720 would be showcased in E3, 2012. A source claimed that Microsoft has already told its partners about its future plans and announcements at E3, 2012. Then Sony confirmed that it had no plans of launching Play Station 4 in E3 2012. Kaz Hirai and Andy House turned down all rumors and reiterated that they will go as per their original plans on PS3. Microsoft has not made any comments on this. As it found out later, they have not made any plans for … [Read more...]
Quoting NPD numbers, Microsoft has said that its Xbox 360 gaming console has outsold its nearest competitor by 2.7 million units last year in the United States. It has also been the best seller this holiday season outperforming Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Wii. The exact number of units of the Xbox 360 sales in US was not specified by Microsoft but it has revealed that it has acquired 46% share in the market of game consoles. Selling 1.7 million units in US market in December has helped the … [Read more...]
Ubisoft has come forth with its third quarter revenues which is claims to be a record holidays sales. The major game publisher, Ubisoft, has also announced the delayed release of its major upcoming game Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier, the franchise is a part of one of Paris based company. The delayed time span is considered to be of three months. The game is anticipated to hit the store of North America on 22nd May and Europe on 24th May and it will be available on both the … [Read more...]
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