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Sony Is Already Taking Shots At Microsoft On Twitter

While I happen to think the “console war” is one of the dumbest things ever conceived by humankind, there are few things as entertaining as watching corporations snipe at one another. So this got me giddy. Perhaps a bit jealous of today’s big Xbox Reveal, Sony’s PlayStation Europe account took a nice little jab at…

The Next Xbox Will Be Revealed Tomorrow. Here’s What To Expect.

This is it. Tomorrow, during an event that will likely set a new benchmark for dubstep and flashing green lights, we’ll finally get to see Microsoft’s next gaming console. About time, right? Sony announced the PlayStation 4 in February, and now, just a few weeks before E3, we’re finally going to see the other major…

Imagine If This Was How Microsoft Revealed Their New Xbox Tomorrow

Microsoft is holding a conference tomorrow for their big reveal: the next Xbox. That means there is one day left for the Internet to have fun with rumors, jokes and parodies. Machinima, not one to miss out, took advantage of the last remaining day before the new Xbox becomes a real-life thing and our jokes…

Xbox Exec Points to a Holiday Release For The Next Xbox [Update]

While not a direct confirmation, NeoGAF noted that during the latest Major Nelson podcast episode, Aaron Greenberg, chief of staff for interactive entertainment at Microsoft, seemed to imply that whatever is shown during the Xbox reveal will be out this holiday. The assumption, of course, being that they’re going to show the next Xbox during…

Microsoft Killing MS Points? Please Be True.

This is far from the first time this rumour has popped up. We heard last year that Microsoft was planning this, but as the reveal of a new Xbox console – and a new Windows update – draws closer, we’re hearing it again. This time a little more convincingly. The Verge reports that Microsoft will…

Recently Tweeted Photos Show The Venue of the Next Xbox’s Reveal

The next Xbox is having its big reveal soon, on the 21st May. Here’s where it will happen. These photos were tweeted by Microsoft’s Larry Hyrb (AKA Major Nelson) and Aaron Greenberg, and show the still under construction briefing space. [via VG247, CVG]

What’s Up With This ‘Xbox Infinity’ Stuff?

Maybe you’ve seen the name “Xbox Infinity” floating around on the Internet this week. Maybe you’ve been wondering just what people are talking about. Don’t worry: we’re here to help. Let’s address some Frequently Asked Questions. Is that the real logo for the next Xbox? Nope. It’s a Photoshop by a Redditor named C-Ron So…

Old Japanese Man Creates Amazing Art Using Excel (Wait, Excel?)

Microsoft Excel isn’t only for spreadsheets. It can also be used to create art. Don’t believe me? Just ask 73 year-old Tatsuo Horiuchi. He’ll tell ya. But why Excel? “Other specialized graphic software is expensive, and Excel came pre-installed in PCs,” Horiuchi told Japanese website PC Online, adding that he found the program easy to…

Microsoft Customer Service Is Not Spilling Any Durango Secrets

You may be tempted, now that Durango rumors are flying hot and heavy, to ask Microsoft’s customer support representatives about the next Xbox. One Kotaku reader tried that approach today. He even brought up the memo that was reportedly sent to Xbox employees earlier this week It didn’t work. Microsoft customer support ain’t spilling. They…

Report: The Next Xbox Will Let You Play Games Offline

Here’s a promising development in the ever-confusing drama surrounding Microsoft’s next gaming console: a new report suggests that you will indeed be able to play Durango games offline. Today, news site Ars Technica quotes the turnabout in what they say is an e-mail sent by Microsoft officials to all internal Xbox employees. The e-mail states…

The New Call of Duty is Coming to Current and Next-Gen Consoles

Activision’s annual blockbuster military shooter returns in November with Call of Duty: Ghosts, and in addition to this debut teaser trailer, the game is getting an “exclusive first look” at Microsoft’s event for the next-generation Xbox on May 21. In a news release, Call of Duty: Ghosts was announced for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3…

An Immersive Look At Microsoft’s Display-Extending IllumiRoom Tech

Earlier this year Microsoft gave us our first look at IllumiRoom, a new technology that uses a Kinect-enabled projector to extend the game-playing environment from the television screen into the living room. Today Microsoft Research has released a five-minute video that delves deeper into the technology that could debut on the next Xbox. With the…

Here’s a new rumor to add to the ever-growing pile of whispers about the next Xbox, which will be announced on May 21. Polygon says their sources tell them that the machine, code-named Durango, will be able to capture and share video; that it will have some form of always-on requirement (that may ring a…

Everything We Know About The Next Xbox

May 21. That’s the day that Microsoft will, finally, put an end to all the rumours and speculation and heresay and whispers about the successor to the Xbox 360 and actually show us something. Or at least tell us something. Either way, make it official. More so than the reveal of the PlayStation 4 earlier…

The Next Xbox Will Be Revealed On May 21

The next Xbox will be unveiled in late May, Microsoft has just confirmed. This is the first time the company has officially acknowledged their next-generation gaming console, which has been rumored for years now. We just got our invite to the event, which will take place in Redmond, Washington on May 21 at 10am Pacific.…

How a Bill Gates Handshake Caused Controversy in South Korea

Bill Gates is dedicating his life to helping others. But let’s not judge him on that. Let’s judge him on how he shakes hands. Because that’s important. The above photo is all over the South Korean press. Gates is shaking hands with President Geun Hye Park. He has one hand in his pocket. That’s a…

My Xbox Dashboard Features People Eating McDonald’s Wraps On A Loop

So, this is happening. I booted up my Xbox 360 to snag some DLC and make sure Django Unchained was indeed available for rent, and then I sort of just left the dashboard sitting there. It wasn’t too long before I noticed… This ad has now been looping into my apartment for the past 30…

From 10am ET/ 7:00am PT on April 19 until 1p ET/10am PT on April 22, Microsoft will be running a free Xbox Live Gold weekend.

Heads up: Microsoft is rolling out two-step authentication for their accounts—useful if you want more protection for your Xbox Live account.

How Japanese Anime Brings Gaming Hardware To Life

Over the years, countless video games and video game consoles have appeared in Japanese anime. Sometimes, they are part of the story. Other times, they’re just games. It depends, really. This month, as new episodes are being broadcasted in Japan, fans are noticing when game machines pop up in anime. For example, people online were…