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Microsoft Possibily Set To Resurrect TV Show Heroes For Xbox TV Programming

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 16:49
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Microsoft’s desire to turn the next-gen Xbox into a go-to entertainment hub may have been underestimated by gamers and those in the games industry. For years it hasn’t been a secret that Microsoft wants to push the Xbox brand as a viable entertainment hub whether it be through apps or key software, but now a tidbit has surfaced that the company could be following in the steps of what Netflix has recently done.

Endless Skater Announced For XBLA/Win8

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 14:32
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Skateboarding fans finally have another video game to do mass combo laced grinds in a project that doesn’t star the legendary Tony Hawk.  Sadly the Skate series is still out of commission as per the ever shifting plans of EA, but now Supervillain Studios has stepped up to the plate to release Endless Skater for Xbox Live Arcade via the Windows 8 platform.

BattleBlock Theater Date Announced [Trailer]

Submitted by Casey White on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 09:57
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The guys over at The Behemoth have, rather quickly, rooted themselves a secure place deep in the cockles of my heart.

Gore Verbinski's XBLA Game Matter Canned By Microsoft

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 16:52
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Last week we saw one Hollywood titan exit the video game industry after an effort that was far from fruitful, and we have news of another unexpected development.  After Jerry Bruckheimer decided to shutter his games division after being in existence for five years, during which no games were ever released/created under the label, word has surfaced which points to Microsoft ending their partnership with acclaimed film director Gore Verbinski.

User-Generated Content and The Advance Of The Video Game Industry

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 11:03
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When compared to other forms of entertainment, the world of video games is easily on a higher chain of evolution compared to films/TV and even music.  Sure, the video game industry could take a few notes on things when it comes to business management, pushing indie games or learning how to adapt to tell more compelling stories, but rarely do we see a year in gaming that’s exactly like the year before it.

Next-Gen Perceptions and The Time For Change

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Sat, 01/12/2013 - 06:07
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Within the next few months we may at long last receive the next generation of consoles from Sony and Microsoft; “officially” kickstarting the new console generation for those who don’t find the Wii U appealing. Usually the arrival of a next-gen console results in gamers being excited about what the future holds since seeing how games will evolve and be pushed is something that we ultimately wait six to seven years to see.

Microsoft Unveils Impressive New IllumiRoom Game Tech

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 11:30
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As expected CES 2013 hasn’t exactly been a major event in respect to Earth shattering gaming announcements. A more reserved show compared to GDC and E3, CES has usually been the home to more minor announcements, if that, which in some instances serve as a small tease of things to come.

It almost seemed as if CES 2013 wouldn’t give us much in the way of noteworthy gaming reveals aside from the oddity that is the Nvidia Shield, but Microsoft have just revealed an interesting prototype they've created for the Xbox.

Microsoft Reveals Black Tusk Studios, Rumored To Making Sci-Fi Shooter

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 10:33
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The games industry may have suffered some major setbacks when it comes to development studios, but the industry hasn’t entered the worrisome DEFCON 5 level scenario just yet. While work can still be done to help improve the industry in an effort to make things more financially sound for certain studios, working in the games industry isn’t a complete suicide job as evident by Microsoft’s new studio based out of Vancouver.

Halo 4 Interview With Actor Darren O'Hare (Commander Lasky)

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 08:21
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As evident by the launch of Halo 4 earlier this month, the Halo series is an absolute juggernaut not only in the world of games but entertainment as a whole. For the past decade gamers have been immersed in the worlds provided in the Halo series, not just because of the entertaining sci-fi laced gameplay, but because of the stories that are told within it.

Microsoft Reportedly Pursuing Xbox Branded Surface Device

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 09:21
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Over the last few months there have been countless rumors about the next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft, some of which seemed legit while others were nothing but complete flights of fancy.  With word pointing to the next console from Microsoft dropping sometime next year, perhaps in time for the Holiday season, we’re bound to get some legit details on the successor to the Xbox 360 - the first of which may be a new add-on peripheral in the form of a tablet.

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