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The Saga Continues: “Gears of War 2” Combustible Map Pack Launches Today
18th Dec 2008 Players will be able to enjoy the all new exhilarating action in the first “Gears of War 2” downloadable content mere hours following its exclusive premiere during the SPIKE TV Video Game Awards LONDON, 15th December 2008 – More than 1.5 million people were drawn to “Gears of War 2” on Xbox LIVE during its first weekend, logging over 15 million gameplay hours and...
Xbox 360 unveils a 72 Hour Line Up of Unmissable Entertainment this weekend
27th Nov 2008 Xbox 360 unveils a 72 Hour Line Up of Unmissable Entertainment this weekend LONDON – 25 November 2008 – Xbox 360™ proudly presents Xtival - a three day non-stop party available to all Xbox 360 owners from midday on 28th-30th November, via Xbox LIVE®. Xtival will showcase 72 hours of EXCLUSIVE entertainment, including music, movies and games direct to your living...
“Gears of War 2” Sales Top 2 Million Units in its Blockbuster Opening Weekend
12th Nov 2008 “Gears of War 2” players help push the number of concurrent Xbox LIVE users to an all-time high LONDON – 12 November 2008 - One of the biggest entertainment events of the holiday season has arrived. With weekend sales topping 2 million units worldwide, “Gears of War 2” is well on its way to becoming one of the biggest releases of this console generation. Over...
Brace yourself as Gears of War 2 explodes into action
7th Nov 2008 Xbox 360 exclusive is unleashed today and is set to be THE biggest action blockbuster this Christmas! LONDON – November 7, 2008 – Today sees the much anticipated launch of action-packed “Gears of War 2” on Xbox 360. Following its phenomenal prequel, Gears of War 2 is already creating a frenzy and is poised to provide gamers with an unrivalled experience that will...
Party with the Lips - No Cords Attached!
24th Oct 2008 New Xbox 360TM singing experience includes 40 hit songs spanning party-favourite genres and decades from artists such as Coldplay, Leona Lewis, Radiohead and Nirvana New exclusive wireless microphones give real on-stage feel London - 22nd October, 2008 - Calling all shower singers, wannabe rappers, pop princesses and bedroom belters: “Lips”, the highly anticipated...
Headline Blockbuster Xbox 360 Line-Up at Tokyo Game Show
9th Oct 2008 “HALO 3: RECON,” “RESIDENT EVIL 5,” “STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE” AND “THE LAST REMNANT” HEADLINE BLOCKBUSTER XBOX 360 LINE-UP AT TOKYO GAME SHOW Xbox 360 partners with leading Japanese publishers to bring their greatest games to fans around the world LONDON - 9 OCTOBER 2008 - Against the backdrop of one of the world’s largest video games event, Tokyo Game...
Xbox 360 Sales More Than Double
1st Oct 2008 LONDON - 30 September 2008 - New figures announced today by ChartTrack saw sales of the Microsoft® Xbox 360 increase by 214% in the last two weeks[1], outselling Sony’s PlayStation 3 by more than two-to-one and reaffirming its strong momentum in Europe in the wake of its recent reduction in estimated retail price (ERP). A reduction in the Xbox 360 ERP last week has...
Xbox 360 Hits Six Million In Europe
23rd Sep 2008 LONDON - 22 September 2008: Microsoft today announced that the Xbox 360™ has broken through the six million mark in Europe, thanks to strong momentum for the console across the region. A reduction in the estimated retail price (ERP) of the console last week has brought the entry-level ERP for Xbox 360 down to £129.99. This reduction plus an incredible line-up of games...
Second “Gears of War 2” Video Documentary Reveals an Arsenal of Action
18th Sep 2008 LONDON - 17th September, 2008 - Today, Microsoft releases “Every Gun Has a Story,” the second instalment in a series of video documentaries that showcase the development of “Gears of War 2.” “Every Gun Has a Story” features commentary about one of the core pillars of the game: the weapons. In the vidoc, Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski, senior producer...
Xbox 360 offers new price in the UK providing more fun for everyone
16th Sep 2008 XBOX 360 offers New Price in the UK providing more FUn for everyone With the best line up of gameS and HD Entertainment Xbox 360 looks to extend its lead as the Next Generation platform of choice due to the recent success of the console with a new estimated retail pricing from £129.99 LONDON – 16th September 2008 - Imagine if friends and families had the ability to...
Microsoft Offers More Ways to Connect With the Launch of Video Messages
10th Sep 2008 Microsoft LifeCam users get bonus with access through new Windows Vista gadget LONDON – 9 September 2008 ¾ Today, Microsoft Corp. unveils Video Messages, a groundbreaking service that combines the flexibility of e-mail and voice mail with the personal expression of a video call; it is the video version of voice mail. Video Messages allows consumers to record and send...
Microsoft’s Latest LifeCams Bring Life to Video Calls With Versatile New Designs
10th Sep 2008 LifeCam Show and LifeCam VX-5500 debut fun new video effects and Video Messages LONDON – 9 September 2008 - Today, Microsoft Corp. unveils two new webcams — LifeCam Show and LifeCam VX-5500 — featuring stunning new designs that not only look great but also provide versatility for use on a laptop or desktop monitor, or sitting next to your PC. No matter where these...
Microsoft Arc Mouse: Where Fashion and Technology Collide
10th Sep 2008 LONDON – 9 September 2008 - Microsoft Corp. today raised the style stakes with the unveiling of a revolutionary crescent-moon-shaped mouse designed to be just as fashionable as it is functional — the Arc Mouse. With its unique foldable design, Arc reduces by almost half for portability when it is snapped shut, but provides complete comfort when opened to its full size....
Microsoft Unveils World’s Most Advanced Tracking Technology
10th Sep 2008 Microsoft’s proprietary BlueTrack Technology sets new industry standard, surpasses optical and laser to track on virtually any surface LONDON – 9 September 2008 ¾ Microsoft Corp. today unveiled the world’s most advanced tracking technology, Microsoft BlueTrack Technology, which allows consumers to take their mice anywhere and work with confidence on more surfaces than...
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise Release Date and New Details Revealed
4th Jul 2008 Green thumbs and animal-loving gamers rejoice with the return of their favourite candy-filled creatures, hits shelves on 5th September LONDON – 3rd July 2008 - Roarios and Tigermisus and Fizzlybears, OH MY! Microsoft today announced that “Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise” will be released and on store shelves by 5th September. With more than 30 additional new piñata...
RSI cases soar to all-time high as working trends go mobile
5th Jun 2008 LONDON, JUNE 4th 2008 – Work-related RSI cases are at an all-time high and the cost to businesses is spiralling, as changing trends see professional staff working on the move more than ever before. Official research by Microsoft released today reveals Repetitive Strain Injury cases have soared by more than 30 per cent in the last year, costing businesses over £300 million...
Blast off with the Intense Space Shooter, “Aces of the Galaxy” and Experience RooGoo
2nd Jun 2008 LONDON - 2nd June, 2008 - Experience the thrilling retro arcade space shooter “Aces of the Galaxy,” and enjoy a new type of action-puzzler, "Roogoo,” both launching on Xbox LIVE® Arcade this Wednesday 4th June, 2008 at 09.00. Enjoy the frantic action of “Aces of the Galaxy,” an old fashioned arcade adrenaline-pumping shoot-em-up that allows players to save...
Silicon Knights Shows Off the Inner Workings of “Too Human’s” Co-Op Mode, Available for Download on
2nd Jun 2008 LONDON - 30th May 2008 - As the countdown continues to “Too Human’s” release, gamers can now experience the fourth installment of the game’s video diary series available for download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace today. Prepare to discover the true meaning of cooperative play as Silicon Knights gives gamers an all-access pass at the intricacies of the title’s co-op...
Start a Band and Rock the World with Rock Band Exclusively on Xbox 360
2nd Jun 2008 LONDON - 2nd June 2008 - This weekend, at a beachside event in Ibiza ‘Xbox 360 Presents Rock Band Live’ was launched. The promotion allows music fans in France, Germany and the U.K. to Start a Band and Rock the World with Rock Band, a new video game available only on Xbox 360 this summer! Those who give stellar performances on Rock Band could win a rock star lifestyle:...
Jump Back Into the Action with "Assault Heroes 2" Exploding Onto Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday!
12th May 2008 Jump Back Into the Action with "Assault Heroes 2" Exploding Onto Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday! LONDON - 12th May, 2008 - "Assault Heroes 2," sequel to the award-winning action extravaganza, "Assault Heroes," ramps up the excitement on Xbox LIVE® Arcade this Wednesday, 14th May at 09.00. "Assault Heroes 2" reveals that the original...