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Microsoft launches improved Xbox Live Rewards program

Following on the heels of the recent switch from Microsoft Points to local currency, Microsoft have launched their all new Xbox Live Rewards program. And from the looks of things, there’s certainly some benefit in participating in the program.

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Xbox 180 Part IV: The Kinectening

Here we go again.  Just when you thought the backtracks and reversals were over, Microsoft has another one ready to stun you.  While the Kinect will still come with every Xbox One, you’ll no longer have to worry about it spying on you.  Read on for the details.

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Your Days Are Numbered, Boys

Gaming has long been a male dominated industry, in both its management and participation. But we are slowly seeing a move away from this with almost half of gamers being female1 and distinct measures taken to garner female involvement at all levels – management, development, and media. One thing that has taken more time, however, is changing the presentation of females in games. Game protagonists have traditionally been male, with females being relegated to lesser roles such as support NPCs, romantic interests, or needing rescuing from a castle (no not that castle, another one). Although this has been recognised, the […]

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Preview – State of Decay

These days, you could be forgiven for rolling your eyes as yet another zombie apocalypse themed game releases. However, State of Decay from Undead Labs – the most recent title featuring the shambling undead – offers something more than just your run of the mill zombie smashing action experience. State of Decay is a unique take on what’s fast becoming a tired genre, offering an incredibly detailed and nuanced open world zombie survival horror experience to Xbox 360 and PC owners.

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Xbox 180: Microsoft reverses course on used games and online connections

Well, that was quick.  It’s been barely a week since Sony launched an all-out assault on the much maligned Xbox One, and Microsoft is already waving the white flag.  Read on for the details.

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The Xbox One FAQs: Translated

Yesterday, in an attempt to quell the rumors swirling around their new console, Microsoft put out a series of FAQs designed to answer everyone’s questions regarding the Xbox One.  They were less than successful.  But fear not, for we have translated the FAQs so they’re easier to understand.  Read on for the details.

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Gamestop’s President ain’t even mad

  In case you hadn’t noticed, folks on the internet are a bit upset about Microsoft’s vague and contradictory statements concerning used games on the Xbox One.  One person you would assume would be particularly upset is the President of Gamestop.  Surprisingly, this is not the case.  Read on for the details.

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Xbox One: It also plays games!

While much of today’s Xbox One announcement was dedicated to showing how the console will function as an all-in-one center for home entertainment, Microsoft didn’t ignore the games completely.  Read on to check out what next generation titles revealed.

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Xbox One: what we know, what we don’t know, and what we think we know

After years of rampant speculation, fear mongering and hand wringing, Microsoft has finally unveiled its next console.  In a tightly orchestrated one hour presentation, they outlined what they believe the future of game consoles will be, and the future will never be the same again!  Read on for all the details.

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Microsoft Getting Rid of Xbox Points

  Well this is some good news for anyone like me who has no idea why anyone would ever do this in the first place.  According to The Verge, Microsoft is finally getting rid of that pesky point system.

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