Xbox stories - Page 20

Microsoft France dismisses Nintendo's Wii U as competition, asserting the iconic brand no longer rivals Xbox or PlayStation in the console market.

Graphics chips with six times the current processing power to go into mass production later this year: report.

Microsoft plans to scrap its 'Points' system for purchases, opting for real currency transactions by end of 2022, sources claim.

Telecom entices gamers with a free year of Xbox Live Gold, plus waived broadband fees on 12-month contracts, enhancing online entertainment.

Xbox Kinect's voice command update, tackling NZ's unique accent, faces a slight delay but promises an enhanced gaming experience.

Security expert Cal Leeming criticises Microsoft's response to Xbox Live security concerns, calls for better measures and user protection.

Microsoft clarifies Xbox Live wasn't hacked but warns of phishing scams after The Sun's allegations of cyber fraud.

From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.

Warner Bros Interactive unveils The Joker as the prime antagonist in the eagerly anticipated Batman: Arkham City game due on consoles in October.

The DLC hits on September 22, and should tide fans over until the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in November.

Rediscover childhood battle fantasies with 'Toy Soldiers: Cold War', blending tower defense, action, and 80s nostalgia into an engaging gameplay.

The over-the-top action shooter from Codemasters, Bodycount, has been released to stores in New Zealand and Australia.

At Gamescom 2011, Microsoft dazzles with Xbox 360 exclusives, setting sights on global dominance with hits like Gears of War 3 and Forza 4.

You see what looks like the remnants of an intro, and you hear the voice of a narrator ease you into your first few moments, but it's when all goes quiet.

Xbox Live unleashes Bodycount demo, inviting players to embrace mayhem and destruction in a no-holds-barred action shooter experience.

Critically acclaimed indie RPG Bastion set to enchant PC players with high-resolution graphics, a unique control scheme, and Steamworks support.

EA Sports introduces Season Ticket on Xbox 360 in NZ, offering early game access, discounts, and exclusive content for fans.

Microsoft's profits soar thanks to Xbox and Office, with revenue hitting $17.4bn in Q4, despite Windows struggles amid tablet rise.

Namco Bandai sweetens the deal for NZ fans pre-ordering Ace Combat: Assault Horizon with a deluxe edition at no extra cost.

The internet is abuzz with a rumour that seems too good to be true and yet is so bizarre it may actually come to pass.