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Microsoft Sues DHL After Train Dumps 21600 Xboxes
>> From pcworld.com:
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Microsoft is suing U.S.-based cargo-delivery service DHL Express for allegedly losing 21,600 Xbox game consoles because of a train derailment in Texas, according to court documents.
In a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle, Microsoft said it is seeking more than US$2 million in damages from DHL for two containers of Xbox consoles that sustained "impact damage, wetting, pilfering and shortage" after a derailment near Duke, Texas.
The Xboxes were en route from a Microsoft office in McAllen, Texas, to Long Beach, California, for eventual delivery to Hong Kong at the time of the loss, which occurred on Oct. 13, 2007, according to court papers. Flextronics Industrial in Hong Kong was the intended recipient.
Microsoft claims that DHL has refused to compensate it for the loss, even though the delivery service "negligently breached its duties as a common carrier, handler, bailee, warehouseman, agent, or in other capabilities," according to the court papers.
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MS to offer NXE 'storage solutions' to those in need
>> From xbox360fanboy.com:
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After learning that the New Xbox Experience and Avatar customization would require, at minimum, a 256MB memory card, it spawned more questions than answers. Would the NXE install take up all 256MB? If so, what about Xbox 360 Arcade owners and their tiny 256MB memory card? Wait, what about Core customers who don't have storage or own a 64MB memory card? What are they to do and is the NXE update a mandatory download? CONFUSION! So, we reached out to. Major Nelson and, thankfully, he cleared up said confusion ...
"The new Xbox experience will require 128MB of free space. A hard drive is recommended for the optimal experience, to take advantage of some new features, and to be able to enjoy the great movies, TV shows and games available on Xbox LIVE. While we expect the majority of consumers to download the New Xbox Experience without a problem, a small percentage of Xbox 360 owners do not have enough memory to accommodate the update. To help ensure all Xbox LIVE members are able to download the New Xbox Experience and enjoy its new features, Microsoft will be offering storage solutions to the Xbox LIVE community. We are not sharing details of this offering yet. Be sure to check xbox.com for more details in the coming weeks."
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NXE - What You Want to Know: Xbox LIVE Marketplace
>> From the Xbox PR Blog:
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Does this sound familiar? You are sitting at your computer, most likely at work or school and you check out Xbox.com (I won't tell, or will I? MUAHAHA), to see what new content is up on Marketplace. Maybe you see a new Theme you want to download, or notice that the map pack you've been waiting for has finally arrived.
So, you sit there and let the profanity fly (hopefully in your head) because there's nothing you can do, but wait until you get home. Those sexy Gamerpics, movies and additional levels just sit there and mock you saying, 'I know you want me, but you'll have to wait to queue me up for the download.'
Guess what? Not anymore.
Once the New Xbox Experience launches you will be able to browse Xbox LIVE Marketplace on your PC (even using text search) - and if you see something you like, you can add it to your queue and even purchase it right there and then. As soon as you get back home to your Xbox 360 and turn it on, the content will begin to download. Think about it - by the time you finish getting out of your shirt and tie, or skirt, or pajamas, or pink fuzzy bunny outfit, you will have a new Xbox LIVE Arcade game to play or a new TV show to watch.
Check out the screens of Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Web, coming November 19 when the New Xbox Experience launches on our flickr set.
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Microsoft: Photo, Video Sharing Could Easily Be Added To New Xbox Experience
>> From multiplayerblog.mtv.com:
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* MTV Multiplayer: There's the idea that if I downloaded a movie, or say I had Netflix and all my friends had Netflix, is is theoretically possible that if we all wanted to watch "Michael Clayton," that it's possible you could create an application that allowed you to do that?
* "Yes," said Xbox director of marketing Albert Penello. "Those types of things are certainly the aspiration."
"You know, we talked about photo sharing," added Xbox senior strategist Rob Gruhl. "That's something that, hey, if we want to do photo sharing, we just build that app, drop it in, party enable it and we're good to go. If we wanted to do movie sharing, build an app, party enable it, drop it in. Really, it's [the new dashboard] just laying the foundation for our next wave, our next step. Continuing to fill it out, continuing to build it."
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Microsoft Backtracks On Xbox Live Arcade Delisting
>> From gamasutra.com:
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The delisting of lower-selling Xbox Live Arcade titles will be deferred or even canceled as a result of the forthcoming New Xbox Experience dashboard, says Microsoft corporate vice president John Schappert.
In May of this year, Microsoft indicated that any title scoring below a 65 percent score average on Metacrtitic, and with a 6 percent or lower trial conversion rate, would be delisted after a three-month grace period.
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Microsoft Again Denies 360 Blu-ray
>> From edge-online.com:
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Rumors of an Xbox 360 Blu-ray add-on once again surfaced this week, but Microsoft in typical fashion swatted down reports that the peripheral is on its way.
"As we've said before, Microsoft has no plans to introduce an Xbox 360 Blu-ray add-on," the firm told Edge. "Games are what drive consumers to purchase game consoles, and we remain focused on providing the largest library of blockbuster games available."
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Sony: We want Xbox 360 to succeed in Japan
>> From gamesindustry.biz:
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Sony's president of Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, has said that he wants Microsoft's Xbox 360 to succeed in Japan in order to help push the concepts of high-definition gaming to local consumers.
"I like to see people here in Japan showing interest in high-definition gaming and more sophisticated gaming experiences," offered Yoshida, in an interview with our sister site Eurogamer.net.
"In terms of realistic-looking graphics and smarter AI, they haven't really shown the appetite for what this generation of gaming can offer. I'd really like to see both PS3 and 360 succeed here."
"What Microsoft is offering and what we are offering are closer, compared to what other platforms are offering. Because of that commonality, the new games coming out on 360 and PS3 help to get consumers more interested in this generation of gaming," he added.
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Microsoft: Why Silver Xbox Live Users Can’t Access Netflix-360 Service
>> From multiplayerblog.mtv.com:
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If you have a silver (free) Xbox Live account, you won't be able to stream movies from Netflix account when the "New Xbox Experience" drops this fall.
"I think it's about adding value to the gold membership," said Xbox director of marketing Albert Penello. "I mean, obviously, the partnership there -- it's a lot of bandwidth. Obviously, there's the cost of the licensing on the Netflix side, so...you're not really paying for the movie. On silver, you have to pay for the TV show or movie that you download. Here, you don't, so the relationship in gold kind of takes care of that funny business."
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Xbox 360: Official Console of 2008 Recession
>> From kotaku.com:
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With daily free falls in most of the international stock markets, a recession isn't just a scary word, it's seemingly unavoidable. During a chat with Microsoft vice president John Schappert yesterday I asked him if he thought that the Xbox 360 with its emphasis on high-definition gaming was a "recession proof" console.
"I don't know about the whole recession proof moniker," he said. "I'm not going to subscribe to that myself. I've heard others bandy that about."
"I think what the world and the U.S. Is going through now is certainly unprecedented and it's startling and it effects all of us. And it's certainly worrisome. That being said. I think when people are walking in and they want to buy a game platform and they're interested in entertainment, you know gaming is the largest form of entertainment, I think we are pretty fortunate to have the lowest priced, best value, next-gen machine on the market."
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Xbox LIVE Poll 2: The Voice of an Xbox Generation
>> From the Microsoft press release:
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Xbox LIVE has already proven an undeniable gauge of the youth vote in this historic election, polling nearly 100,000 members of the Xbox LIVE community and providing a lens into the political mindset of an important and engaged group of citizens. Now, as Americans count down to the moment of a generation, Xbox LIVE is providing a vehicle for millions to make their voices heard. Continuing its partnership with Rock the Vote, beginning today Xbox LIVE will conduct a second poll, giving its members a chance to speak their minds on the most important issues facing them, their families and their country. The results will be submitted on behalf of Xbox 360 to the Obama and McCain camps:
* Education and Cost of Schooling
* Environment and Global Warming
* Gas Prices
* Healthcare
* Iraq
* Jobs and the Economy
As registration deadlines across the country draw near, Microsoft also continues its landmark effort to help register new voters using the power of the LIVE community. To date more than 65,000 registration forms have been distributed, and half a million pieces of election-specific content downloaded - nearly equal to the population of Washington D.C.
Stay tuned as the 14 million members of Xbox LIVE speak up, and depict a vision of America through the eyes of its youth.
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TGS 2008: Avatars Required
>> From xboxlive.ign.com:
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In a meeting with journalists at TGS this week, Microsoft's group product manager for Xbox 360, Aaron Greenberg, said all users will be required to choose an avatar as a visual representation of themselves when they boot up the new dash.
"We're forcing you to have a visual representation of yourself," Greenberg said, when asked if he thought hardcore gamers would be put off by the requirement. "But you can make a pretty badass avatar."
However, that doesn't mean you have to use your new friend, or even take more than half a minute creating him or her. At the outset of the Avatar creation process, you'll be greeted by a cavalcade of pre-made Avatars who'll romp onto the screen for your choosing.
If you like, you can pick one of these templates and customize it to your liking. Or, if you're the Scrooge McDuck type, you can just button mash until an Avatar is picked and filed away. If you so desire, you never have to use your Avatar again, as the same functions that are in the Guide currently will be available in the NXE.
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Tokyo Game Show 2008 Press Briefings
>> Here are the Microsoft press briefings from Microsoft's Tokyo Game Show 2008 keynote.
* "Halo 3: Recon," "TEKKEN 6," "RESIDENT EVIL 5," "Star Ocean: THE LAST HOPE" and "THE LAST REMNANT" Headline Blockbuster Xbox 360 Lineup at Tokyo Game Show
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Against the backdrop of one of the world's largest video games events, Tokyo Game Show 2008, Microsoft Corp. today unveiled a blockbuster portfolio of games for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from many of the world's most renowned developers. The lineup, which features a variety of high-profile titles coming this holiday season as well as in 2009 and beyond, was headlined by "Halo 3: Recon," an exciting new chapter in the legendary "Halo" franchise from acclaimed developer Bungie, as well as the announcement of "TEKKEN 6" coming to Xbox 360, which brings the "TEKKEN" franchise from Namco Bandai Games to Xbox 360 for the first time in history.
During his keynote address, John Schappert, Microsoft's corporate vice president of LIVE, Software and Studios showcased the best blockbusters Japan has to offer from the most popular genres. Cementing the reputation of Xbox 360 as the premier home for great storytelling and the industry's best role-playing games (RPGs), Schappert provided an exclusive look at the widely anticipated "Star Ocean®: THE LAST HOPE™" and "THE LAST REMNANT™" from developer Square Enix. Action-adventure fans were also given a new look at the latest trailer for "RESIDENT EVIL 5," slated to launch on Xbox 360 in March 2009. Finally, Schappert thrilled the capacity crowd by announcing that fighting franchise "TEKKEN 6" would be launching on Xbox 360 for the first time, releasing worldwide in 2009.
"Xbox 360 continues to be the destination of choice for the best and broadest games from the world's biggest and best developers," Schappert said. "With the latest incarnations of the 'Halo' universe, as well as global hits like 'TEKKEN 6,' we continue to deliver on our commitment to provide the caliber of entertainment and games that capture the imagination of people across the globe."
A New Look at the "Halo" Universe
To the delight of devoted fans across the world, Microsoft debuted "Halo 3: Recon," developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed developer Bungie. "Halo 3: Recon" is a new chapter in the "Halo" saga that lets gamers experience events leading up to the epic story told in "Halo 3" through the eyes of a new hero in the "Halo" universe. The stand-alone expansion, set to release in fall 2009, extends the award-winning "Halo 3" experience with hours of new campaign excursions and multiplayer gameplay. In addition, attendees were given an all-new glimpse of the Xbox 360 exclusive strategy game "Halo Wars" from Ensemble Studios. By showing campaign mode for the first time, the live demo provided viewers with a thrilling taste of the revolutionary gameplay and new perspective of the "Halo" universe. Players will be able to enjoy the full experience when "Halo Wars" hits retailers in early 2009.
Japanese Developers Gain Worldwide Momentum
By partnering with the best and brightest Japanese developers and publishers, Microsoft is committed not only to providing an unparalleled gaming experience on Xbox 360 to Japan, but also to helping Japanese games reach new audiences worldwide. During his keynote address, Schappert announced that Xbox 360 has the most top-selling, third-party Japanese titles among all other current games platforms. He also noted that Japanese publishers have sold more than $800 million worth of games thus far on Xbox 360 and are on track to see lifetime revenue of more than $1 billion by the end of this holiday.
To underscore that point, Schappert unveiled dramatic new titles from Japan, including "NINETY-NINE NIGHTS II"1 produced by Q Entertainment and developed by Feelplus. The title will join the "Ninja Gaiden" franchise and the just-announced "Ninja Blade" in making Xbox 360 the best place for Japanese action games. Schappert also declared that the release of "Star Ocean: THE LAST HOPE" and "THE LAST REMNANT" are further proof that Xbox 360 is the best console for RPGs, citing a rich portfolio of global blockbusters including "Infinite Undiscovery," "Fable II" and "Fallout 3." Additional Japanese-developed blockbusters debuting this holiday and 2009 include the following:
• "THE LAST REMNANT" (Square Enix). "THE LAST REMNANT" is a new role-playing game crafted using the finest artistry and technology Square Enix has to offer. Set in a fantasy world, war-torn and scarred by years of conflict, gameplay revolves around mysterious artifacts -- Remnants -- that possess magic powers. Groundbreaking graphics possible only on Xbox 360 bring the intensity to a whole new level. "THE LAST REMNANT" is launching worldwide on Nov. 20 and will be available only on Xbox 360.
• "NINETY-NINE NIGHTS II" (Q Entertainment). Set amid a dramatic, epic backdrop of a warring world, "NINETY-NINE NIGHTS II" blends strategy and action, allowing players to take control of massive armies to defeat thousands of enemies in massive-scaled battles never before seen on Xbox 360.
• "RESIDENT EVIL 5" (Capcom Entertainment Inc.). Destined to bring new fans to the series, "RESIDENT EVIL 5" is the sequel to one of the highest-rated video games in history (according to Metacritic.com and GameRankings.com). Promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control, "RESIDENT EVIL 5" unleashes an unprecedented level of fear for the next generation. New technology developed specifically for the game, as well as incredible changes to both the gameplay and the "RESIDENT EVIL" world, will make this a must-have game for gamers across the globe.
• "Star Ocean: The LAST HOPE" (Square Enix). "Star Ocean: THE LAST HOPE" is the long-awaited continuation of the celebrated science fiction and fantasy role-playing game series. Slated for release on Xbox 360 in spring 2009 and published by Square Enix, this prequel set during the aftermath of World War III combines science fiction and fantasy elements spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the "Star Ocean" universe. Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's famous real-time battle system, introducing the amazing graphics and visual effects possible only on Xbox 360.
• "TEKKEN 6" (Namco Bandai Games). The latest chapter in one of the most popular fighting franchises in the world, "TEKKEN," a series that has sold 33 million units worldwide, is coming for the first time to Xbox 360. "TEKKEN 6" is the newest addition to the 3-D fighting series "TEKKEN," popular for its immersive storyline with characters featuring distinctive personalities as they fight it out at incredible speeds. Starting with the launch of the arcade version in 1994, "TEKKEN" has evolved into a highly acclaimed worldwide franchise, and "TEKKEN 6," appearing on Xbox 360, is the first multiplatform title in the "TEKKEN" series.
Xbox LIVEArcade Debuts New Lineup:
Xbox LIVE Arcade continued momentum built during the summer of arcade as Microsoft announced seven new titles to the already robust lineup of classics and original titles. With the power of Xbox LIVE Arcade, a new generation of gamers can now experience some of the most beloved games of all time from Japan's most legendary developers. Classic titles showcased at Tokyo Game Show include the following:
• "ARKANOID™ Live!" (TAITO). First appearing in the 1980s as a block-breaking game, the next evolution will now be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Gamers can enjoy "Arkanoid" in high definition with beautifully choreographed background movies and background music. "Arkanoid" is loaded with 120 stages and colorful cooperative and versus modes.
• "The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match" (SNK PLAYMORE). The original "dream match" comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade with new features, characters and game modes. Gamers can face their favorite "The King of Fighters" characters to determine the ultimate champion.
• "Metal Slug 7" (SNK PLAYMORE). Gamers can join Marco, Tarma, Eri, Fiolina, Clark and Ralph as they prepare to take on Modern's Forces across seven new missions. "Metal Slug 7" will also feature new weapons, colossal new bosses, new gameplay modes and new Slugs to pilot.
• "Meteos Wars" (Q ENTERTAINMENT). Gamers can take a ride through this intergalactic journey where they slide, stack and ignite their blocks to blast away the world‐ending meteors to stop them from falling and crushing the planet. Gamers master the combo links and power-ups to challenge their friends in intense multiplayer sessions.
• "R-Type Dimensions™" (Microsoft). "R-Type Dimensions" combines the genre-defining coin-op classics "R-Type" and "R-Type II," with a twist. For the first time ever, "R-Type Dimensions" allows multiplayer co-op play locally or over Xbox LIVE for up to two players. Gamers fight through all 14 Bydo-infested stages in the original 2-D or all-new 3-D graphics, and can swap between the two seamlessly.
• "SPACE INVADERS EXTREME™" (TAITO). Gamers can experience "Space Invaders" in fully immersive sound and vivid high definition on the next-generation system, with visuals that will excite their senses.
• "Tenchu: Shadow Assault" (FROMSOFTWARE). Tenchu, the world-famous ninja action game, is now on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Gamers can control their favorite characters as they use a variety of ninja weapons to defeat their enemies and complete their missions. They can use traps in multiplayer mode2 to kill their friends for massive points.
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* Prepare for the Evolution: New Xbox Experience to Invite Everyone in on Nov. 19
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Get ready. The evolution is coming. Microsoft Corp. today announced at the Tokyo Game Show 2008 that the New Xbox Experience, a transformation in home entertainment, will launch on Wednesday, Nov. 19. On that day, millions of Xbox 360 owners worldwide will experience a completely new Xbox 360 that is fun, social and simple to use -- and puts more entertainment at their fingertips than any other device connected to the TV.
Not one of the millions who already have the Xbox 360 at the heart of the family room? No problem. Microsoft also announced that beginning this month, buy any Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, and games are free.
It is now easier than ever to get the most affordable next-generation console and some of the season's best and broadest games. For an estimated retail price (ERP) of $199.99 ERP (U.S.), the Xbox 360 Arcade holiday offer comes with six games, including "Sega Superstars Tennis" and five Xbox LIVE Arcade games. In addition, the Xbox 360 console ($299.99 ERP) and Xbox 360 Elite ($399.99 ERP) holiday offers pair the consoles and the promise of the New Xbox Experience with two amazing games: "LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures" and "Kung Fu PandaTM" -- at no added cost.
"Our industry is defining the future of entertainment," said John Schappert, corporate vice president of Interactive Entertainment, LIVE, Software and Studios, while at the Tokyo Game Show 2008. "When the New Xbox Experience launches in just six weeks, we will be inviting the whole world to play. We will also have the games that everyone will want, including all-new social experiences like 'Lips,' 'Scene It? Box Office Smash,' and 'You're In the Movies,' all launching this holiday, all exclusively on Xbox 360."
With the launch of the New Xbox Experience1 on Nov. 19, Xbox 360 owners will enjoy the following:
• Entertainment without limits. Xbox 360 invites you into a limitless world where the best games, movies and TV shows live side by side with your personal pictures and music library, and ready to share your fun anytime with friends across the globe through Xbox LIVE.
• Xbox LIVE Party. Xbox 360 allows you to create a virtual party on your TV with up to seven friends. With LIVE Party, voice chat while you play games, share photos in real time2 and entertain friends all over the world.
• Personality plus. Create a customizable, animated avatar and literally jump into the world of Xbox LIVE. Your avatar is your game-face throughout the New Xbox Experience and represents your personality -- whether you are a LIVE Party host or chatting with a friend. With custom avatars created by the more than 14 million members worldwide, Xbox LIVE will have as many avatars as Tokyo has residents.3
• On-demand entertainment. Xbox 360 is home to the best TV and movie entertainment, including more than 12,000 exclusive films and TV episodes from Netflix Inc., and a large online library of on-demand high-definition TV shows and movies from partners such as Constantin, Disney, MGM, NBC Universal Inc. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.4
• Games for the community, by the community. For the first time in the history of console gaming, thousands of games developed by the creative community will be available to the public. The Community Games channel on Xbox LIVE will include games made by students, hobbyists, and average people all around the world and will be exclusive to Xbox LIVE.
When the New Xbox Experience launches this fall, it will join the best and broadest Xbox 360 entertainment lineup of games ever. Whatever your passion, Xbox 360 has games for you. Only on Xbox 360 can you unleash your inner diva with "Lips," live your favorite movie moments with "You're in the Movies" and "Scene It? Box Office Smash," and find Xbox LIVE Arcade favorites such as "Castle Crashers" alongside indie favorites like the smash hit "Braid."
• Music. Xbox 360 is the preferred stage for the best music games, including "Lips," "Rock Band 2," "Guitar Hero® World Tour" and "DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE3."
• Family. Xbox 360 gets the whole family playing with titles such as "Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts," "Dig Dug Stylish Edition," "PacLand" and "Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise."
• Sports. Xbox 360 remains the best place to play sports titles, including leading franchises such as "Madden NFL," "Tiger Woods PGA TOUR," "NBA LIVE," "NHL 2K" and more.
• Blockbusters. "Final Fantasy® XIII" will be available on Xbox 360 at launch in North America and Europe. And Xbox 360 is the only place gamers can play the year's biggest games, such as "Gears of War 2" and "Fable II".
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TGS 08: The New Xbox Experience is coming November 19th
>> John Schappert, Corporate Vice President of Xbox LIVE, Services and Software, announced today during his Tokyo Game Show keynote that the New Xbox Experience will ship to Xbox 360's around the world on November 19th 2008.
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Rumor: Microsoft Preps External Blu-Ray Drive for Xbox 360
>> From xbitlabs.com:
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Toshiba-Samsung Storage Technology Corp., a joint venture between Samsung Electronics and Toshiba Corp., has been contracted to manufacture external Blu-ray disc drives for Microsoft Xbox 360 game console. While the exact specifications of the product are unknown, it is rumoured that Microsoft aims at $100 - $150 price-point for the device in order to compete against Sony PlayStation 3 with Xbox 360 + external Blu-ray drive combination.
It is still unclear when exactly Microsoft plans to release its external Blu-ray solution for Xbox 360. Hypothetically, the company may launch it slightly ahead of the holiday season in an attempt to steal an advantage from the PlayStation 3. But since sales of Blu-ray are still on a low level, the software giant may decide to postpone the unveiling till Consumer Electronics Show early next year in order to get the most attention of the media with new device.
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New Xbox Experience HDD VS DVD Loading Comparison
>> New Xbox Experience HDD VS DVD loading comparison while loading and playing Grand Theft Auto IV:
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Rumor: Xbox 360 holiday bundles to include family friendly games
>> From xbox360fanboy.com:
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Just as was done last year, Microsoft may be looking to release special Xbox 360 packages that are bundled with a few free games to entice holiday console purchasers. And according to our insider Gamestop tipster, this holiday Microsoft will be bundling family friendly games with all three major 360 consoles.
We've been informed that the Xbox 360 Arcade model will come packaged with SEGA Superstar Tennis and both the Pro and Elite models will come bundled with Kung Fu Panda and LEGO Indiana Jones.
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XBMC for Xbox 2008-10-06 SVN rev15805 build (Atlantis Beta2) - T3CH
>> T3CH released a new SVN compile (rev15805 - Atlantis Beta2) of XBMC for Xbox(info).
This T3CH-compile is a complete snapshot of what is in SVN at the time the build was compiled, with just a few small additions.
Special Notes and Noteworthy/XML/Script changes:
* Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to wait for Beta 2 to be tagged before I made this release.
* Team Razorfish's MediaStream skin updated to 0.94 see here, AMT upgraded to 0.99.7.1
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Team-XBMC is proud to announce the second cross-platform Beta version of XBMC Media Center for Linux, Mac OS X (Leopard, Tiger, and Apple TV), Windows, and Xbox, in preparation for the upcoming point release of XBMC, code named 'Atlantis'.
New in this release is multi-core video decoding for Windows users, courtesy of a rebuilt FFmpeg by WiSo and AreaScout, and XBMC now runs on the Apple TV via the easy to use USB installer created by Scott Davilla. We have also updated the skins (PM3.HD, Project Mayhem III, and MediaStream by Team Razorfish) to their latest versions.
With almost 80 tickets closed, and close to 200 commits to SVN since Beta 1 was released, Beta 2 represents a clear step forward in terms of stability. Thanks to all in the community who have made this possible by reporting bugs and suggesting improvements!
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For the full changelog (all added/fixed/changed/updated stuff) since the 2008-09-19 SVN Rev15640 build click here.
Keep in mind this is a SVN snapshot of the current development tree. It's not an official (stable) point release. Use only if you know what you are doing.
Official XBMC Site: http://xbmc.org (manual and FAQ)
Official T3CH Site: http://t3ch.yi.se (release RSS feed)
Downloads: Xbox Bins (n/a - built with XDK) | other platforms | sourcecode
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Microsoft's Ballmer talks about Xbox Business
>> From mercurynews.com:
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During a visit to Silicon Valley late last month, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talked with the Mercury News about Microsoft's consumer electronics efforts and the challenges it has faced. Here is an edited transcript of his remarks.
* Q If you look at what they've [Microsoft's consumer electronics] done in the last year or two, do you view any of your consumer products as unqualified successes?
* A I certainly would say the work that we've done around Xbox is an unqualified success. No question about that.
* Q How so?
* A The product is selling very well. The Xbox is an absolute home run.
* Q But sales of the Xbox have slowed markedly. It's been overtaken by the Wii. The PS3 is starting to catch up. You cut the price on it, which some might say is an indication you have run out of ideas to boost sales.
* A No, that's the craziest thing I've ever heard anybody say. All consoles start at higher prices. They always come down through the long cycle.
* Q The story in July at E3 was that you had many bullets left in your holster that you could use to juice Xbox sales. You had all these great games that were coming out for the fall, and you didn't need to cut price to juice sales. But now two months later, you've cut the price.
* A Price is not something you discuss externally. Nobody ever does. So, whether we were planning on cutting price the next day or in six months or a year, we're not going to discuss price changes.
If you ask me, Xbox Live is going gangbusters. The console is selling well.
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Nintendo of America chief on game industry competition
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* VB: You brought up our article on the Xbox 360 defects. How has Nintendo managed to escape the defect problem that Microsoft ran into?
* RF-A: Simply put, we take product quality extremely seriously. We test our hardware and software extensively before putting it in the market. We have a very low tolerance for issues. When we do have them, our customer service personnel are extremely good at managing the consumer reactions. In the end, we don't believe in launching any type of product if it isn't perfect in our eyes.
* VB: And that has turned out to be an advantage in this generation of consoles?
* RF-A: It has turned out to be an advantage in this generation and past ones. The consumer perception of our product quality is high. We will only launch our products when they are perfect or nearly perfect.
* VB: How did you view Microsoft's price cut for the Xbox 360?
* RF-A: They're trying to get their consumer value proposition in line. Today, I have no need to adjust my prices. Consumers are voting with their wallets and pocketbooks. The Wii and DS are tremendous values.
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Microsoft Freezes Hiring At Xbox And Zune Group
>> From alleyinsider.com:
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UPDATE: We've confirmed that Robbie Bach, who heads up Entertainment and Devices (Xbox, Zune, etc), sent out an email last night announcing a freeze at his group.
Prior to receiving the news about the E&D group, we asked Microsoft for comment about the possibility of a companywide hiring freeze, which the company says is not happening.
"Microsoft will continue to grow and add thousands of new jobs this year, but given the current economic environment we are taking the prudent step of reviewing our hiring plans and will make some adjustments as appropriate. We are optimistic about our prospects for growth and will continue hiring the talent we need to ensure our ongoing success."
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