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Report: Microsoft May Drop $200 Mil On Facebook Game Dev
Microsoft could be the next company to drop big cash on a Facebook game maker. Bloomberg reported last week that the Xbox 360 maker is one of the companies in talks to buy CrowdStar, supposedly valued at $200 million. Who is CrowdStar? And why would they command a $200 million buyout? They make Happy Aquarium,…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 15, 2010 -
How Xbox Live Works On Windows Phones 7 Series
As expected, Microsoft’s Steve Balmer announced Xbox Live support for the upcoming Windows Phone 7 series at the Mobile World Congress, but what exactly will Xbox Live users be able to do on their phones? According to the official press release, not all that much. Accessing Xbox Live through the Windows Phone 7 Games hub…
By Mike Fahey Published February 15, 2010 -
Microsoft To Unveil Xbox Live Mobile Today
While we at Kotaku have known Xbox Live has been coming to Windows Mobile for a while now, it appears that later today, Microsoft will finally get around to officially unveiling the project. Some lazy security at the Mobile World Congress at Barcelona (due to open later today) has allowed these shots to get out,…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 15, 2010 -
Project Natal Meets Superman (Well…Superman’s Supporting Cast)
In case you missed it – and let’s face it, you probably did – over the weekend, Microsoft decided that the perfect place to promote Project Natal was…on TV show Smallville. Here it is, complete with French subtitles, which make it look a lot sexier than it actually is. What’s best about it is not…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 15, 2010 -
Xbox Live Player Catches Suspected School Shooter [Updated]
Several Canadian news outlets report that a gamer in British Columbia thwarted a school shooting by alerting authorities after hearing a failing Texas high school student discuss his plans and targets over Xbox Live. Microsoft’s enforcement division also was involved. The Vancouver Sun says the unidentified gamer, of Port Alberni, B.C., was in an unspecified…
By Owen Good Published February 14, 2010 -
X10: Microsoft Shows Its Hand For 2010
Yesterday, Microsoft drew a green line in the sand, showing off much (but not all!) of the platform holder’s lineup for the remainder of the year. There were screenshots, trailers, even interviews. Here’s the pick of it all. What most excited you? For me, it certainly wasn’t Peter Molyneux’s promises. While I admire what the…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2010 -
Alan Wake Won’t Be Shining A Torch On The PC
Once upon a time, Alan Wake was a game coming for both the PC and Xbox 360. Then mention of the PC version began to simply disappear, culminating in the final announcement yesterday that the game’s for the 360 only. A statement from Microsoft reads: Some games are more suited for the intimacy of the…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2010 -
Europe Gets Two Final Fantasy XIII Xbox Bundles
While North American Final Fantasy XIII fans ponder forking out $400 for a special Xbox 360 bundle, European fans are getting two different models to choose from – the Special Edition and the Elite Bundle. What’s the difference? Europe’s Special Edition Final Fantasy XIII Xbox 360 bundle is very much like the one we are…
By Mike Fahey Published February 12, 2010 -
Microsoft: This Will be the Biggest Year In The History of Xbox
Microsoft’s robust X10 video game showcase this week in San Francisco was just the tip of the iceberg for the Xbox 360’s 2010 offerings, Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg told Kotaku. “To be this early in the year and able to have an E3-quality line-up with triple-A blockbuster titles, that really speaks to how big a year…
By Brian Crecente Published February 12, 2010 -
Some Dead Rising 2 Gameplay
Know what I like about this Dead Rising 2 clip? It’s rough. Presentation isn’t its strong-point; rather, it’s in showing the possibilities inherent in leaving a man alone with sharp things and some zombies. Just like the game itself. Click to view
By Luke Plunkett Published February 12, 2010 -
Halo 2 Maps, Original Xbox DLC Returns To Xbox Live
Microsoft’s plans to end Xbox Live support for original Xbox games had an unfortunate early affect — the removal of all downloadable content from Live for those older Xbox titles. The good news? That DLC is back. That means that your old Splinter Cell or Halo 2 downloadable content is once again accessible, the data…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 11, 2010 -
New Crackdown 2 Screens Show Off Shiny Preorder Armor
As far as purchase incentives go it’s no Halo 3 multiplayer beta, but Crackdown 2’s preorder bonus armor is definitely…okay, I’ve got nothing. While the inclusion of access to the Halo 3 multiplayer beta definitely pushed sales of the original Crackdown, I think the game proved itself to be a worthwhile purchase on its own.…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2010 -
360 Scores The Only Final Fantasy XIII Bundle Outside Of Japan
Microsoft confirms the March 9th release of a Final Fantasy XIII 250GB Xbox 360 bundle, noting that it’s the only console outside of Japan to come bundled with the game. At the X10 event in San Francisco today, the company revealed that the rumored Xbox 360 North American Final Fantasy bundle is indeed a reality,…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2010 -
Exclusive Dead Rising 2 Prologue Coming To Xbox Live
Xbox 360 owners’ wait for Dead Rising 2 just got a bit more tolerable, with the announcement of an exclusive playable prologue, Dead Rising: Case Zero, launching on Xbox Live prior to the game’s release on August 31st. Crecente is embedded at Microsoft’s X10 event in San Francisco, where he sends word of a special…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2010 -
Microsoft Want To Use The 360 For Health Care
As of right now, you can use an Xbox 360 to play games, watch movies, listen to music and communicate with people. In the future, however, Microsoft would like you to also use it for health care. The R&D guys at Microsoft Research are hard at work finding ways for new uses for the Xbox…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 11, 2010 -
BioShock 2, Red Faction Cosplay For Your 360 Avatar
If your 360 avatar is in need of some over-priced, officially-licensed attire to help ring in St. Valentine’s Day, Microsoft, 2K and THQ have you covered with some BioShock 2 and Red Faction: Guerilla clothing purchases. They’re your standard fare, a mix of game-themed t-shirts and replica costumes from the titles themselves. I still don’t…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 10, 2010 -
Forza 3 Sells 2 Million, Celebrates With New Track DLC
To celebrate the fact the game has now sold over two million copies, Microsoft and Turn 10 today announced a new range of downloadable content for Forza 3, focusing again on the world’s most iconic race track, the Nürburgring. What some may know as one of the greatest race courses in the world, others may…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 10, 2010 -
Report: US Army Tried To Buy 360s For Training, Was Turned Down
Back in 2006, the US Army approached Microsoft with a lucrative contract offer: supply a ton of Xbox 360 consoles to the Army for the purposes of training soldiers. Microsoft’s answer? No, thank you. Roger Smith, the man responsible for buying the Army’s training gear, says that four years ago – despite the promise of…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 10, 2010 -
Final Fantasy XIII Gets An Xbox 360 Bundle In North America
Square Enix has been surprisingly mum on plans to bring a limited edition of Final Fantasy XIII to North America. Japan gets one, as does Europe. What do we get? At the very least, an Xbox 360 “special edition” bundle. According to a recent retail listing, Microsoft will be backing the role-playing game’s launch with…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 9, 2010