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Kinect May Be Getting A Dragon Ball Z Game

By
Cristian Reyes
– February 18, 2012

Remember watching your favorite anime as a kid and pretending to shoot Kamehameha waves at your television, well if your a fan of Dragon Ball Z games you might want to start practicing.

Siliconera found out about a Dragon Ball Z Kinect game through a rating in Korea’s Game Rating Board. Bandai Namco is listed as the publisher of the Kinect controlled brawler. An official confirmation has not been made as of now but from the amount of Dragon Ball Z games released in the past one more couldn’t hurt could it? The Kinect game Power Up Heroes already has a Kamehameha type motion as an attack. It works fairly accurate, but it is not as exciting as the real thing.

Do you guys think their will be a Kinect DBZ game?

[Source:Siliconera]

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Microsofts Planning a New Music Service

By
Cristian Reyes
– February 18, 2012

Xbox Music

CNET has learned that Microsoft is in talks with major record companies on what could be a new music service. The new service is headed to Xbox,Windows, and Windows Phone.

It is still not completely clear what this new service will bring. Microsoft must be bringing something completely different to the table if it is making negotiations with record companies. Will it build upon the existing Zune Music Pass or become it’s own stand alone service? If it does become a new service expect it to replace Zune and have Xbox branding. The service itself will have the same existing features Zune currently holds like streaming and downloading music, along with other specifics that Microsoft has outlined. The service is still in it’s early stages of negotiation and is predicted to launch this year. Zune is expected to make its last rounds on the Windows 8 consumer preview.

What do you believe will happen to Zune? Do you think these negotiations are for Zune or for the rumored Xbox music service we have heard about before?

[Source:CNET]

 

 

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Windows 8 Gaming Reveal At GDC!

By
Cristian Reyes
– February 15, 2012

Windows 8 has been detailed by Microsoft for a while now through their blog, Building Windows 8, but what Microsoft has never given a word about is the gaming aspects of Windows 8. Little hints and leaks have dropped from Microsoft from time to time and we are all expecting some type of Xbox Live integration, finally the time has come.
Today Microsoft has announced that it will reveal information on how developers can build on its existing platforms including Windows 8 at GDC (Game Developers Conference). Microsoft had the following to say

Developers will learn about the new Windows 8 Metro style application platform and new Xbox LIVE services that deliver breakthrough entertainment experiences across all of Microsoft’s entertainment platforms.

The Conference will be hosted in San Francisco on March 6th from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Microsoft will hold sessions on building Metro Style apps and sessions on Xbox Live for Windows 8. Also at the conference will be discussions on Xbox and Windows Phone development.

Here is a Full List of topics that will be discussed straight from Microsoft

  • Entertainment Reimagined
  • Developing a Great Metro Style Game for Windows 8
  • The Making of Metro Style Marble Maze
  • Async Gaming
  • Xbox LIVE on Windows 8 Deep Dive
  • Xbox LIVE Services – Entertainment Powered by the Cloud
  • Game Data Anywhere Using Xbox LIVE Cloud Storage
  • Asynchronous Gaming with Xbox LIVE Services
  • Connecting Xbox LIVE Web Games with Xbox LIVE Services

Any of you excited as we are? Take a look at the games that will be available by the time of the Consumer Preview here.

[Sources:MSDN,Neowin]

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Xbox Live Weekly Update 2/15-2/22

By
kfemmel
– February 15, 2012

This week is a bit slower for Xbox gamers. You can put your cape back on to run through some DLC in Batman Arkham City at a cheaper price, or take Commander Shepard for a spin in what could be the Normandy crew’s last adventure.

Xbox Live Weekly Sale

Get Batman DLC on sale this week!


So you were a little put off by having paid DLC for Batman Arkham City when it launched last October. The days of publishers shipping games complete without the need for first day priced expansions for the public to get the full experience is behind us.

If you waited this long you can at least get content for Batman Arkham City for cheap. You can get the Nightwing and Robin bundle packs for 360 Microsoft points. That is 35% off their normal price, down to $3.50 USD.

If you’re looking to dress up your avatar, check out the Batarang prop and Batmobile toy for 220 Microsoft points or the Bat Signal for 160 Microsoft points.

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How to Survive Valentines Day

By
Cristian Reyes
– February 12, 2012

Don’t have any ideas on what to do for Valentines day? Don’t worry, we have you covered.

Romantic Dinner via Bing Maps

Did you know that you can search restaurants in your city within the maps? Of course you do, but did you also know that you can see tweets in any certain area? Yup, you can look up what people near the restaurant or any other place are tweeting, and with Photosynth, you can also check out how the restaurant looks inside. All of these features and more can be accessed through the Bing maps apps section.

 

 

Windows Phone Valentines App

“The Valentines Day App” provides you with a list of love messages that you can send to your significant other. Just make sure the grammar is correct! Who knows, you might be able to woo the person you have been crushing on with one of these messages. Whats that, already in a relationship? Well, maybe you can reinforce that love for one another.

 

 

 

Skype

What if you can’t spend valentines with your true love? Well, love has no bounds, and with Skype you have no excuse to not see your spouse. Video chatting is the future and if you have not tried it out yet, now is your chance to try it out. All you will need is a camera and mic! Most webcams come with an inbuilt mic, and many laptops nowadays have mics and cameras as well. Download Skype here and have a fun time! Who knows, you might do this more often.

 

 

 

 

Music+Video

What’s Valentines without any romantic music and movies? If you haven’t noticed by now there is a couple of Valentines playlists in the Zune marketplace, so go put that Zune Music Pass to good use. Discover some good music like Adele, Drake, and Wakey!Wakey!. I had no idea what The Vow was, but after constantly being bombarded with messages on Facebook about it I went to check it out. It’s a love story and…oh just check it out here. It comes out on Valentines day (wow, a shocker!). Also, if you’re looking for another good movie to watch, I recommend 500 Days of Summer because you won’t regret it. Get it on the Zune Marketplace.

 

 

 

Xbox

If you have a special someone who enjoys gaming with you, bravo! Marry that person now! But, if you’re not as lucky, and you don’t have anyone to share Valentines with, well, worry not. The Mass Effect 3 demo will be out that day. This could also ruin Valentines for some non-gamer partners because their Valentine has been waiting for this demo for months. So now you know why John did not sweep you off your feet and what he is doing at the moment.

 

 

 

 

Have a great Valentine’s Day, whether or not you have that someone special! Let us know if you have any other ideas for Valentine’s Day by writing us a comment below.


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Master Chief’s New Look On Halo 4

By
Cristian Reyes
– February 12, 2012

Master Chief Action Figure

McFarlane Toys will soon be introducing toys based on Halo 4 the game. Sadly the Master Chief is the only image they have put out as of now. Still no hints on who will be the antagonist of the new Halo trilogy. Find out more about this Action Figure and other Halo toys here.

343 Industries is a division within Microsoft in charge of the Halo universe and merchandise. They have put out book, toys, catoons, and even a Grunt plushie.

No release date has been announced for the latest installment in the Halo franchise but what we do know is that it is coming out this year in time for the holidays.

Bonus: Did you guys know that Marvel has made a couple of Halo comics for Microsoft.

 

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Mass Effect 3 Demo Early Entry! Free Multiplayer

By
Cristian Reyes
– February 11, 2012

Any Mass Effect fans out there? Well if not you might still want to read this. The Xbox Facebook page has a Mass Effect app that gives free early access to the Mass Effect 3 demo. Just because the codes are free does not mean it is that simple. You have to solve a code and only get three tries before being locked out for two hours! Having tried out the Facebook app let me tell you it is not a simple task although someone else was said to crack the code by their fifth try the code to me at least is not obvious, so if you guys have better luck feel free to share it with us in the comments below.

For those of you that have no interst in the Mass Effect demo well did you know that the multiplayer is free? Yup that’s right you don’t need Xbox Live Gold in order to play online. Warning it is still not clear if you will get all the benefits of having a Gold account like using the Netflix app or if it is limited to the ME3 demo. Also this demo will have Kinect Voice Command active so you will be able to order command to your bot companions.

The official release of the Mass Effect 3 demo will be on Valentine’s day, the choice is obvious on what you will be doing on that day. ;)

 

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Star Wars Kinect Release Date

By
Cristian Reyes
– February 10, 2012

Microsoft and Lucas Arts finally have a release date to the long overdue special edition Xbox Star Wars. The must-have Kinect Game that was supposed to be released last holiday season, Kinect Star Wars was delayed because of “quality issues”. Many gamers felt that the game was suffering from severe lag, making it unplayable. Microsoft had no choice but to delay the release and work out the kinks. The game is now scheduled to be released April 3.

Worry not! Microsoft has been hard at work to add more features into the game. Here are the five game modes that will accompany the game .

  • Rancor Rampage- Become a rancor and destroy locations like Mos Eisley.
  • Galactic Dance Off- Dance as your favorite Star Wars character.
  • Duels of Fate- Battle with main characters
  • Jedi Destiny:Dark Side Rising-The main campaign and includes Space battles and Speeder Bikes!!
  •  Podracing- Race throughout the Star Wars universe.

This game is targeting all gamer fans, so don’t feel left out if you are not a hard core star wars fan.The game alone will cost 49.99 and the console bundle will cost 449.99. There is a rumor going around that a special Lightsaber is going to be sold with the release.

Read more about this game on major nelsons blog.

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Motorola Attacks Windows and Xbox

By
Cristian Reyes
– February 7, 2012

The Seattle Times claims that Florian Mueller, an intellectual property analyst who tracks worldwide patent disputes, says that Motorola is close to winning a case in a German patent fight. Motorola is seeking to get a 2.25% royalty for every sale of Windows 7, Xbox 360, Microsoft Word, and a few other products . The Seattle Time states that the patents at dispute deal with “video compression and decompression technology, covering methods for reducing the amount of bandwidth needed for video that is streamed online.”

This is not the first time Motorola has used its patents to seek royalties. Apple is also in Motorola’s cross hairs as Motorola is also trying to get a 2.25% royalty on every iPhone sale. Motorola was also able to ban the sales of iPhones in Germany for the Friday of last week . Apple has been granted a reprieve and is able to continue selling its products for the time being.

Microsoft currently has some patent agreements in which it receives royalties from Android phone Manufacturers, excluding Motorola. With all these Patent feuds going on, do you believe Microsoft will be able to fight of this attack from Motorola?

 

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First Wave of Windows 8 Games

By
Cristian Reyes
– February 7, 2012

The Verge has discovered the launch titles for Windows 8.

  • Hydro Thunder
  • Toy Soldiers
  • Reckless Racing
  • Angry Birds
  • Ilomilo
  • Rocket Riot
  • Full House Poker
  • Tentacles
  • Crash Course
  • Ms Splosion Man
  • Wordament

All these games should be available by the time the “consumer preview arrives”. Don’t be surprised if the list increases. As I recall, Cut the Rope was previously shown off at a Microsoft event. There is still no word on any Xbox integration or if past purchases will be linked to the Windows Store. All in all this is a real solid start to the Windows Store.

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