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An algorithm that allowed the generation of working Microsoft point codes resulted in the unauthorized acquisition of what some claim could be as high as $1.2 million in virtual currency. Microsoft tells Kotaku that they looking into punishing those that took advantage. More »
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Yeah, you can get 200 free Microsoft Points right now just for using Bing, the company's search engine. Sounds fast and easy, right? Wrong. Well, you must download the "Bing Bar," which only works - surprise! - on Internet Explorer. More »
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Amazon's Xbox Live Store, which had allowed customers to buy Xbox Live Arcade games for their retail price instead of Microsoft Points, is no more. A notice posted on the Amazon site says it's no longer selling the games. More »
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In a game where the enemy grows more powerful with each level, you're destined to die, but survive long enough in Dead Pixel Arcade's Xbox Live Indie game You Will Die and you might posthumously score 10,000 Microsoft points. More »
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At some point over the last couple of days, Microsoft made a small yet significant adjustment to how you buy Microsoft points online. Notice the difference? More »
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EA's running an online holiday special for the Xbox 360 beginning Christmas that takes a quick cost-benefit analysis to figure out, but as it returns you 800 Microsoft Points might be worth considering. More »
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1 vs 100, the Xbox 360's massively multiplayer online game show, makes its triumphant return next week, with new questions, more prizes, and all the Chris Cashman you can stand. More »
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Microsoft wants to pay you $10 for purchasing all five of the games showcased in this year's Summer of Arcade promotion. More »
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Two months ago, we reported that some video content on the Xbox Live Video Marketplace was priced high. 720 points ($9 USD) for a one hour 720p video. That's changed, a little. More »
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You'll never forget how much some 720p videos cost on the Xbox 360 Marketplace. More »
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Microsoft has teamed up with Discovery to deliver 2 million Microsoft points via the Deadliest Catch Text to Win Sweepstakes. More »
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Those of you adding Microsoft points to your account for the upcoming releases of Braid and Castle Crashers this month might want to add a few more than the 800 a shot we're used to. According to the official Japanese Xbox 360 blog, August 6th's Braid will be setting gamers back 1200 Microsoft Points ($15), with Castle Crashes weighing in at 1800 Points ($22.50?) - the most expensive Live Arcade game yet. Note that these are Japanese prices, while also noting that they generally coincide with European and North American prices. More »
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You might want to think twice about keeping your credit card information stored on your video game consoles, especially after reading the cautionary tale of one Xbox 360 owner who unwittingly bought 15,000 Microsoft Points for a bunch of thieves. The story of Clinton's bad luck combined with bad judgment is a bit of a scary one. The Canadian gamer writes that he was robbed to the tune of about $25,000 when someone broke into his residence, swiping his Xbox 360, games and computer equipment, as well as the keys to his truck. More »
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Gamers looking to cash in on playing games on their Xbox 360 can now do so, as the Xbox Reward program has gone live in the United States. Complete the Rewards challenges in the specified period and you could nab yourself some prizes, depending on your level. More »
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It's pretty simple. Pre-order Halo 3 from Best Buy online, plop down $4.99 American and walk away with 1600 Microsoft Points. Spend it however you wish, whether it's on horse armor, virtual Godfather money or themes featuring pin-up girls—we don't care! That's a $20 value for under five bucks. All you have to do is give someone else your hard earned money until Halo 3 ships in November. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=232661&view=rss&microfeed=true Here's the full list of movies currently available for rental on the 360: More »
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The gadget obsessed mouth-breathers over at Gizmodo point out that Microsoft's answer to the iPod, the Zune, will let you buy your music wirelessly with Microsoft points, that's right the stuff you're using now to buy games on Live. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=204231&view=rss&microfeed=true This is sorta weird. Microsoft is offering to help Live gamers out with a little hump-night Arcade party. Here's the deal: More »
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The new Perfect Dark Zero Multiplayer Map Pack is now available on Xbox Live. The pack sells for 500 points and include the following frag locales: More »
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