December 20th 2012, 11:07 am PT
Dead Space 3: Co-op, Kinect Integration and more
I had a chance to speak with Steve Papoutsis, the Executive Producer for the Dead Space Franchise about Dead Space 3 coming in February.
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December 18th 2012, 10:03 am PT
New Apps Launch on Xbox LIVE
You should be able to download many of the below apps from the Xbox LIVE marketplace starting today. We’re launching a lot of apps at once so it may take a day or two for everything to arrive. You can get to know all of the apps from last week while you’re waiting.
Crunchyroll (Launching in All LIVE Markets excluding Japan, UAE, Slovakia and Saudi Arabia)
Watch your favorite Anime and Asian drama titles including “Bleach,” “Naruto Shippuden,” “Hunter x Hunter,” “Sword Art Online,” “Coffee Prince” and “Boys Over Flowers” in HD with Crunchyroll on Xbox 360. Instantly view over 20,000 episodes of professionally subtitled Anime, Korean drama, and live-action titles in HD. Enhance your Crunchyroll app experience with voice and gesture control via Kinect for Xbox 360.
Televisa (Launching in Mexico)
Televisa is Mexico´s leading entertainment company and its free app offers rich live and on demand content such as recaps from telenovelas, sports, news and entertainment. Watch now your favorite local TV shows.
Azteca (Launching in Mexico)
TV Azteca subscribers can now watch their favorite television shows and movies from their Xbox 360 console. TV Azteca is one of the Mexico’s largest content providers and offers programming for everyone. Watch news, sports, soap operas and more with the TV Azteca app.
Viaplay (Launching in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
The Viaplay app offers an exciting mix of television shows and on demand content spanning across movies, kids and sports. Users will be able to view a fantastic line-up of sports content including major international events as well as local television shows.
AOL On (Launching in United States)
Get the latest videos from AOL On – now on Xbox 360. AOL On makes it easy to find top new stories, the hottest in entertainment, even simple recipes with all of the best videos from Reuters, Entertainment Tonight and many more.
Vimeo (Launching in United States)
Packed with amazing ways to watch, discover, and share, the Vimeo app for Xbox 360 enables lovers of high-quality videos to stimulate their eyeballs through their console. Follow your Xbox Live friends’ activity on Vimeo, control the app via voice or gesture with Kinect, and access Vimeo on your Xbox 360.
SnagFilms (Launching in United States)
Sit back and watch acclaimed indie movies, from some of the greatest names in film — on demand, for free. SnagFilms brings you the best of its library including hundreds of films from award-winning documentaries to outstanding fiction feature films.
IGN (Expanding to Australia and New Zealand)
Game previews, reviews, guides and gameplay videos as well as ‘Instant access’ to game help walkthroughs and IGN’s extensive catalog of popular shows, including “The Daily Fix,” “Strategize,” “Weekly ‘Wood” and more.
For users in the U.S., we’re also updating the Verizon FiOS app today with an additional 49 channels. The expanded app will now provide Verizon FiOS customers with access to 75 channels and to catch up on the latest programing from NFL Network HD, AMC HD, A&E HD and more. Verizon FiOS on Xbox LIVE includes an interactive media guide with TV Guide listings, favorite channels, search and more. You can use gesture and voice commands with your Kinect to change the channel or browse the guide. Check out more from Verizon here.
We’ve got more coming in the new year, so stay tuned. For more information please visit Xbox.com.
We’ve got more coming in the new year, so stay tuned. For more information please visit Xbox.com.
Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and/or additional subscriptions/fees may be required and sold separately. Kinect functionality available with select Xbox LIVE content and varies by feature and country. For additional details and availability, see http://www.xbox.com/live.
December 17th 2012, 2:16 pm PT
“Minecraft: The Story of Mojang” to air on Xbox LIVE this Saturday
Minecraft fans:. This Saturday, December 22, we’ll be airing World Premiering the new documentary Minecraft: The Story of Mojang. The movie follows Minecraft creator Markus Persson after his rise to fame in 2011 and examines the ins and outs of building a video company.
This world premiere will air for free for Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Austria, France, Finland and Sweden. Just added: Germany, Denmark, Netherlands and Norway
For Xbox LIVE Gold Members in those countries, check out the Minecraft tile on your Xbox LIVE dashboard for local viewing times and a trailer for the documentary.
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Xbox LIVE Members in Europe can watch it at : 7:00 PM GMT / 8:00 PM CET Xbox LIVE Members in the US can catch it at : 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT This is a one-time showing and will not be available on-demand following the broadcast. |
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Also, be sure to hit PlayXBLA.com for info about the next Minecraft update and a new skins pack that’s available.
December 17th 2012, 10:27 am PT
New Xbox SmartGlass Experiences for NBA Game Time, ESPN and all-new Sports Picks App on Xbox LIVE
Now on Xbox, sports fans have a whole new way to connect with fellow fans and compete on Xbox LIVE with the new Sports Picks app. You can make picks, compete with your Xbox LIVE friends and fight for domination of the leaderboard. With the Sports Picks app, we’ve also added a new experience for Xbox SmartGlass, so you can do all of this on your tablet or phone without missing a beat of the game on your TV through Xbox 360.
For those of you planning to take in a live sporting event from ESPN or catch the replay of last night’s NBA game on your Xbox, we’ve introducing all-new Xbox SmartGlass experiences to accompany ESPN and NBA Game Time.
The ESPN experience for Xbox SmartGlass puts you in command of your favorite ESPN channels on your Xbox 360. Browse thousands of live events, highlights and replays using your tablet or smartphone, select the videos you want and play them on your Xbox 360.
The NBA Game Time experience for Xbox SmartGlass gives you total control of the non-stop basketball action on your Xbox 360. Browse live NBA games with highlights and game recaps, select the videos you want, and send them on your Xbox 360 for full-screen action.
Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and/or additional subscriptions/fees may be required. Xbox SmartGlass experience is available at launch for Windows 8 and Windows RT and iOS. For additional details and availability, see http://www.xbox.com/live.
Xbox LIVE Gold subscription (sold separately) required. The ESPN app provides access to live content from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, Goal Line and Buzzer Beater as well as video-on-demand clips from ESPN.com. Live content from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, Goal Line and Buzzer Beater is available on Xbox through WatchESPN, and requires a subscription to a WatchESPN-affiliated provider. Subscribers will only be able to access the ESPN networks via the internet only as part of, and consistent with their underlying household television and/or internet subscription package. Certain other restrictions apply. Go to WatchESPN.com for more information and detail.
NBA Game Time requires a valid Xbox LIVE Gold membership. NBA.com League Pass Broadband subscription required to access live and on-demand games (sold separately). Blackout restrictions may apply in some markets. See xbox.com/live and nba.com/xbox for additional information.
December 11th 2012, 12:01 am PT
Over 40 New Apps Coming to Xbox; New Apps Launch on Xbox LIVE This Week
Exciting news from Xbox today with more than 40 new global entertainment partners coming to Xbox LIVE, including new apps launching this week.
Between now and the spring of 2013, we’re committed to launching the following entertainment experiences on Xbox LIVE:
1. All3M (United Kingdom, United States)
2. Ameba TV (Canada, United States)
3. ARTE (Germany, France)
4. Azteca (Mexico)
5. Canalplay Infinity (France)
6. CBC’s Hockey Night (Canada)
7. CrunchyRoll (Majority of LIVE Regions)
8. Deezer (Majority of LIVE Regions)
9. Eredivisie Live (Netherlands)
10. Fightbox (Austria, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom)
11. Flixster (United States)
12. GameTrailers (Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States)
13. Globosat Muu (Brazil)
14. Gulli Replay (France)
15. HBO Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
16. IndieFlix (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
17. Livesport.tv (Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom)
18. Machinima (Majority of LIVE Regions)
19. Maxim (United States)
20. MTV (United States)
21. MyTF1 (France)
22. MyTF1VOD (France)
23. Napster (Germany, United Kingdom)
24. Pathe Thuis (Netherlands)
25. PBS (United States)
26. PopcornFlix (United States)
27. Rai TV (Italy)
28. Sainsbury (United Kingdom)
29. Saraiva (Brazil)
30. SBS (Netherlands)
31. SF Anytime (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
32. Slacker Radio (Canada, United States)
33. SPORT1 (Austria, Germany)
34. The CW Network (United States)
35. Televisa (Mexico)
36. TV3 (Spain)
37. Viaplay (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
38. Vidéo à la Demande d’Orange (France)
39. Vimeo (United States)
40. VIVO Play (Brazil)
41. Zattoo (Germany)
42. Ziggo (Netherlands)
Also, starting today, several new apps will roll out worldwide on Xbox LIVE including1:
ARTE (Germany, France)
With the ARTE app on Xbox LIVE, you can watch an exciting mix of content from the Cultural TV station including documentaries, concerts and movies.
CinemaNow (Expanding to Canada)
CinemaNow is an Authenticated Video on Demand (AVOD) application providing customers with access to TV and Movie content previously purchased on CinemaNow.com.
CNET (United States, Canada)
CNET offers all the product reviews, technology shows and event coverage you love, now on Xbox LIVE. CNET helps you use technology to enhance and enrich your life. From specially curated content to advice, it’s everything you need to buy and get the most out of tech that’s right for you. Get the best in technology, right where you want it.
Karaoke (All LIVE regions, excluding Japan and United Arab Emirates)
Karaoke provides access to more than 8,000 songs from the latest hits to the oldies but goodies, available on Xbox LIVE. Your avatar will go on stage and sing with a full complement of stage props and back band. Use SmartGlass to play/stop/pause, browse the database and lyrics or to add songs to the playlist. Songs don’t require any download and will playback immediately via streaming for a robust karaoke experience.
Maxim (United States)
Maxim delivers what guys want – beautiful women, cool gear and funny videos – to Xbox 360! From behind-the-scenes of Maxim’s sexiest photo shoots to hilarious comedy originals to high-octane sports, it’s the #1 destination for couch-bound men looking for a good time.
Napster (Germany, United Kingdom)
With your Xbox and Napster Unlimited plus Mobile, you can play millions of songs instantly. Listen to millions of songs in various genres, play as much as you want, enjoy hours of expertly programmed music. Discover new releases, charts and much more.
SkyDrive (All LIVE regions)
SkyDrive is the place to store your files so you can access them from virtually any device. With SkyDrive for Xbox, you can easily view your photos and videos on your TV. You can also play slideshows and view photos and videos shared with you. For more information, visit the Inside SkyDrive blog.
SPORT1 (Austria, Germany)
Enter the world of sports through your Xbox. The SPORT1 app provides Video-Sport-News, Livescores, Livestreams of popular sport events and access to Pay-TV Sports channel SPORT1+.
VEVO (Expanding to Spain, Italy & France)
With over 45,000 videos by 11,000 artists, VEVO is the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform. Stream live concerts, watch exclusive programming and queue up all your favorite videos. VEVO is available in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. The VEVO app for Xbox includes high-quality on demand music videos free to the user and allows social interactions between fans, VEVO, and users.
Zattoo (Germany)
The Zattoo app gives you access to free Live TV across 55 channels and an Electronic Program Guide. HiQ accounts feature quick, ad-free channel switches and higher quality streams (including HD), starting at 3.75 EUR per month. Additional premium TV channels, including Sports, Documentary, Kids, Music channels, and International packages are also available.
You should be able to download these apps from the Xbox LIVE marketplace starting today. Give it some time though, we’re rolling out a lot of apps at once and it may take a day or two for all the apps to arrive. We will keep you updated as more of the world’s leading entertainment providers come to Xbox.
We’re also continuing to expand our offering of live events on Xbox LIVE via our Live Events Player app. Join us tonight at 7:30 p.m. EST for a live airing of the Bruno Mars concert hosted by iHeartRadio taking place in New York City. We’ll unveil new interactive features like real-time pop-up information, polling and trivia. (US Only)
1Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and/or additional subscriptions/fees may be required. Kinect functionality available with select Xbox LIVE content and varies by feature and country.
December 5th 2012, 11:26 am PT
Resident Evil 6 to deliver new content on December 18
Capcom has released new information about the game-add coming December 18th. Here are the details on the three modes (and more) available exclusively first on Xbox 360 from their press release:
London – Dec. 5, 2012 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games today confirmed that the initial wave of game add-on content for Resident Evil® 6 consisting of Predator, Survivors and Onslaught modes will be available on December 18 exclusively first on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Each mode is priced at 320 Microsoft Points and expands on the game’s multiplayer elements, providing new and exciting ways to enjoy the world of Resident Evil 6. Alternatively, players can purchase all three modes together as a bundle pack at the value price of 720 Microsoft Points on the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360.
Available for two to six players, in Predator one player takes on the role of the Ustanak, the fearsome B.O.W. that stalks Jake Muller throughout his campaign, and tries to eliminate the human players. The humans’ task: stop the deadly B.O.W. in its tracks, or at least survive until the end of the session.
Survivors takes the classic solo and team-based versus mode and adds a twist. Get killed and respawn as an enemy character with the ability to attack the human characters. Take down one human character to resurrect in human form. Last man or team standing wins. Survivors can be played by two to six players.
Onslaught sees two players go head to head in an attempt to clear waves of oncoming enemies. Chaining combos provides the key to success in Onslaught as this will send enemies over to the opponent’s screen, the more that are sent over, the quicker the victory will be.
Furthermore, December 17, will also see the release of a free title update for Resident Evil 6 that will allow owners to adjust the in-game camera to give a greater field of view as best suits their play style, while those who want to combine English language audio with subtitles in their desired language will now be able to do so. Also included in the title update is an unlock for Ada Wong’s campaign that adds an optional player-controlled co-op partner for that story, and the aptly named No Hope difficulty level, for those who want an extreme challenge.
December 5th 2012, 9:23 am PT
New Apps Launch on Xbox LIVE
Today on Xbox, new entertainment experiences are coming your way. Xbox 360 is continuing to build on its catalog of television, movies, sports and music and we’re happy to announce the following new entertainment apps rolling out today around the globe:
Rhapsody (Launching in the United States)
With Rhapsody on Xbox 360, you can choose from a catalog of millions of songs. Having a party? Create playlists and jam all night long. Enjoy new releases every week, plus listen to our Featured, Popular, Artist and Genre Radio.1
Blip.TV (Launching in the United States)
Blip lets you discover, watch and share the best in original web series. Choose from hundreds of hand-picked dramas, comedies, lifestyle, sports and other series. Get your web series fix on the large screen in the comfort of your own home.1
IGN (Now available in Canada)
Get the best of IGN from the comfort of your couch with the official IGN app for Xbox 360. IGN delivers original video content, live streams, reviews and shows like Strategize, IGN Pro League, and the Daily Fix. Queue up reviews, news, previews, and walkthroughs for your favorite games and have them available right at your fingertips. And with Kinect, you can even play, pause, and rewind what you’re watching with your voice or a wave of your hand.
LOVEFiLM UK (Updating in United Kingdom)
Watch thousands of LOVEFILM movies, streamed instantly to your Xbox. LOVEFiLM Subscribers on packages of 6,99€ or above can watch films instantly and get the UK’s largest selection of DVD and Xbox games. And the best bit? All this comes as part of your subscription. That’s right, thousands of films to watch instantly at no extra cost.
LOVEFiLM Deutschland (Launching in Germany)
Watch thousands of LOVEFILM movies, streamed instantly to your Xbox. LOVEFiLM Subscribers on packages of 6,99€ or above can watch films instantly and get the Germany’s largest selection of DVD and Xbox games. And the best bit? All this comes as part of your subscription. That’s right, thousands of films to watch instantly at no extra cost.1
RTL XL (Launching in the Netherlands)
Watch the best RTL programs through the RTL XL Xbox application.1
TOU.TV (Launching in Canada)
North America’s leading French-language entertainment web TV site, with over 2,000 hours of free video content from across the French-speaking world. Its vast inventory of content, such as serial dramas, soap, documentaries and web series, make it THE ultimate entertainment platform.1
1Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and/or additional subscriptions/fees may be required. Kinect functionality available with select Xbox LIVE content and varies by feature and country. For additional details and availability, see http://www.xbox.com/live.
December 4th 2012, 6:00 am PT
Nike+ Kinect Training News: Xbox 360 Bundle, New Workouts & More
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Today we are officially announcing the Xbox 360 Nike+ Kinect Training Bundle that will begin appearing at major U.S. retailers The Xbox 360 Nike+ Kinect Training Bundle includes a 4G Xbox 360 console, Kinect sensor, a copy of “Nike+ Kinect Training” and a one-month Xbox LIVE Gold membership for $249.99*. Available at major U.S. retailers while supplies last. |
“Nike+ Kinect Training” will be available for Download on Xbox LIVE Dec. 25.
You can skip the post-holiday shopping crowds and download the full version of “Nike+ Kinect Training” directly to your Xbox 360. Available through the Xbox LIVE Marketplace beginning Dec. 25 for $49.99/4,000 MS points.
“Fast and Focused: 15-Minute Upper Body & Core Workout” Add-On Content Launches Dec. 26
The “Fast and Focused: Upper Body and Core Pack” is a 15-minute workout with personalized drills to target your upper body while burning calories. This add-on content integrates with your ongoing “Nike+ Kinect Training” program, adding new, challenging drills as you progress through your workout. Available through the Xbox LIVE Marketplace beginning Dec. 26 for $4.99/400 MS points.
* Estimated retail price. $50.00 off Holiday Price Promotion ends Jan. 5.
December 3rd 2012, 10:44 am PT
“The Dark Knight Rises” Xbox SmartGlass Experiences
The Dark Knight Rises launches tomorrow on Xbox Video. I wanted to let you know about The Dark Knight Rises experience on Xbox SmartGlass:
Using your second screen device, The Dark Knight Rises Xbox SmartGlass experience offers:
- Exclusive content
- Storyboards
- Triviax
- Quotes from the film’s director and actors
- A closer look at The Dark Knight Rises’ vehicles, gadgets and characters
- Time-synced information about the epic conclusion to the Dark Knight legend
- Behind the scenes look at Bane’s in-flight hijacking, the stadium disaster and more
We’re also offering members in the U.S. an exclusive way to win a Bane character prop replica mask not available anywhere else. The mask is highly detailed and ‘life-size’, pulled from the same mold used for the film. It’s displayed on a replica head in a plexi-glass display case.
Head to the Xbox 360 dashboard for more information.
November 30th 2012, 11:00 am PT
*EXPIRED* Grab your Golden Key for Borderlands 2 while they last . . .
Update: That’s it…they’re all gone. I hope you got one!
I’ve got a very special Free Code Friday today: Golden Keys for Borderlands 2.
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The above key can only be used once per account so don’t wait, redeem it now so you can get in on the lootin’. Also, don’t forget we’ve unlocked Xbox LIVE Gold for many regions this weekend, so it’s the perfect time show off the new weapon you’ve unlocked with some Borderlands 2 co-op.
Some notes about the SHiFT codes:
- To redeem a code, select "Extras" on the main menu of Borderlands 2 and choose "SHiFT Codes" then follow the on-screen instructions.
- The above code will only work on the Xbox 360 version of Borderlands 2
- SHiFT requires Xbox LIVE Gold and the account user must be at least 18 years of age.
- For further details about what a Golden Key is and how/where to redeem is, hit the Gearbox forums
The above code should work for a few hours, so don’t wait. Follow me on Twitter and I’ll let you know when the keys are gone. Thanks again to Gear Box Software for making this special set of codes.
November 29th 2012, 11:32 am PT
Season 2 of “Kinect Sesame Street TV” and “Kinect Nat Geo TV” announced
Today we are announcing announced that season two of “Kinect Sesame Street TV” and “Kinect Nat Geo TV” will begin on January 7, 2013
Eight additional episodes for each title means even more interactive content and opportunities for their families to jump inside their favorite television shows and engage, interact and learn in ways only available through Kinect for Xbox 360. “Kinect Nat Geo TV” season two will be hosted by reptile expert and host of Nat Geo WILD’s “Dangerous Encounters,” Brady Barr.
Season two of “Kinect Sesame Street TV” and “Kinect Nat Geo TV” will each cost $29.99 USD/2400 MS points for the eight 30-minute episodes and will be available via download when you purchase a Season’s Pass on Xbox LIVE. Individual episodes can also be purchased for $4.99 USD/400 MS points.
November 28th 2012, 3:13 pm PT
Free Xbox LIVE Gold Weekend for US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan & Mexico
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the latest entertainment experiences on Xbox, this weekend is a great chance to give it a try. From Thursday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 2, we’re unlocking Xbox LIVE Gold in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States.
All Xbox owners in these regions, regardless of their current subscription, will have access to online multiplayer gaming, (like Halo 4 Spartan Op) Video Kinect and our entire catalog of entertainment apps, during that time period.
Have fun
Edit: Updated the countries and clarified content availability.
November 27th 2012, 11:35 am PT
Xbox 360 Black Friday Report
I just checked the internal data for our Black Friday numbers* and wanted to let you know that over the Holiday weekend:
- Xbox 360 sold more than 750,000 consoles in the U.S. alone –exceeding internal forecasts.
- Xbox LIVE Gold Subscription sales increased more than 50 percent compared to last year’s Black Friday week.
- We saw incredible activity on Xbox over the weekend. For example, on Sunday alone we had more than 14 million people on Xbox LIVE across the world, racking up more than 72 million hours of use in just one day.
- Compared to 2011, we’ve seen a 43 percent increase in U.S. entertainment application hours logged on Xbox LIVE during the week of Black Friday.
* Sunday, Nov. 18 – Friday, Nov. 23
Update: Clarified some of the wording
November 27th 2012, 2:01 am PT
Xbox System update going out today
I wanted to let you know that the team has just released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE. Starting today when you sign in to Xbox LIVE you’ll receive a prompt to accept this mandatory update. If you are signed into LIVE already, you may be signed out and asked to accept the update and you’ll be back online in a few moments.
In this update, we are correcting some issues such as displaying the incorrect playlist name when launching a playlist from Xbox SmartGlass to the console, an error with Xbox Video closed-captioning and an error with Xbox Music that some were experiencing.
Thanks and we will see you online.
November 23rd 2012, 3:04 pm PT
Get an Xbox 360 4GB w/ Kinect Holiday Bundle for $219.99 (Expired)
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Great deal happening right now on the Amazon Exclusive Digital Entertainment Bundle. It’s currently ($219.99) and includes the following:
I don’t imagine this will last for long, so grab one while you can. If you miss that deal, they still have a whole bunch of other Black Friday deals going on, along with the ones at the Microsoft Store.
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November 22nd 2012, 11:00 pm PT
Microsoft Store Black Friday Sale
The Microsoft Store team sent over the following list of Black Friday sales for me to share with you. They’re on sale, while they last for following prices:
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November 20th 2012, 11:40 am PT
Kinect Sports Gems launch today
Get instant access to new sports games from Kinect Sports Gems – featuring 10 new bite-sized games from the Kinect Sports franchise. Fast to download and simple to play – just jump in and challenge yourself to more than 30 missions with leaderboard photos and achievements, all for 240 MSP per game.
Features of Kinect Sports Gems
- 10 bite-sized sports games, priced at 240 MSP
- Instant access, simple to play
- No menus to navigate
- Up and running within 20 seconds
- Jump in/jump out easily of game play
- 10 achievements and 50 gamer score to earn
- FREE trial of one sports game weekly
The games will be released between Nov 20 and April 3rd on Xbox LIVE
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To kick things off, we’re releasing Ski Race, Darts vs. Zombies and 3-Point Contest. Click the box art above to check availability in your Xbox LIVE region and to download the trial.
November 19th 2012, 1:30 pm PT
All ESPN Programming now available on Xbox LIVE
Today, ESPN on Xbox reloaded with a significant update. The app now includes ALL of ESPN’s live network programming through WatchESPN including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, Buzzer Beater and Goal Line. Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers can watch all their favorite sports and shows live, including SportsCenter, SportsNation and the Mike and Mike Show, as well as ESPN’s coverage of the NFL, including Monday Night Football, MLB and the NBA.
ESPN on Xbox, now powered by WatchESPN, offers the following features:
- My Sports. ESPN on Xbox allows you to choose your favorite sports and teams and designate these channels as “My Sports,” so you can jump directly into the games and content you care most about. ESPN on Xbox will automatically provide you with a personalized daily feed of live events, news and highlights based on “My Sports,” catching you up on only the teams and sports you care most about.
- Mini Guide. The mini-guide gives you a preview and quick access to all the sports content you care about right at the bottom of the screen. This fall it is all about football, and now the best fans don’t have to miss anything. Is another game tied up late in the fourth quarter? Instantly switch to that game. Halftime? Play the earlier highlights.
- Split Screen. Because true sports fans want to watch more than one game at a time, ESPN on Xbox has a split screen, allowing you to watch two events at once. Watch live events on both screens or a live event on one while you catch up on news and highlights on the other. You can even control both screens independently, pausing and rewinding each separately so you never miss a second of the action.
- Gesture Control and Voice Control with Kinect for Xbox 360. Focus on your team instead of looking for the remote. Navigate through the content guide, skip to the next highlight, or play, pause, and rewind that big play…all with the wave of your hand or the sound of your voice.
- Reminders. Too many big games to keep track of in your head? Not to worry – ESPN on Xbox now lets you tag games and set reminders so you never miss a moment.
- Interactive ESPN BottomLine. The ESPN BottomLine keeps you in the know with breaking news and score updates from around the world of sports. Xbox has added interactive functionality that raises the bar for fans everywhere, with live alerts and the capability to jump to different sports or skip to the next story.
Also, beginning in December, Xbox SmartGlass experiences for ESPN, NBA and SportsPicks will be available on the platform. I’ll share details once I have them.
For more information, visit www.xbox.com.
You will need Xbox LIVE Gold and an EPSN participating affiliate to use the app.
The FAQ on ESPN.com has additional details.
November 16th 2012, 9:00 am PT
The official list of Xbox Black Friday Deals
Here is the list of some of the Black Friday deals that will be available on Xbox 360 consoles, bundles, and new games as well as discounts on Xbox LIVE that will be available next week at major US national retailers.
Select Xbox 360 consoles and bundles*:
Walmart will offer an exclusive special edition glossy white Xbox 360 4GB console and controller with “Skylanders” and exclusive “Skylanders” figurine, for $149.99 USD (ERP).
Best Buy, Fred Meyer, Fry’s and Newegg will carry the Xbox 360 250GB console with “Skyrim” and “Forza 4: Essentials Edition” for $199.99 USD (ERP).
Target, Amazon, Sam’s Club, Meijer, Kmart and Microsoft Stores will offer the Xbox 360 4GB console with Kinect and “Kinect Disneyland Adventures” for $199.99 USD (ERP).
Additional retailers will offer a variety of exclusive deals including:
GameStop: Xbox 360 250GB console with “Call of Duty: Black Ops 2” for $249.99 USD (ERP)
RadioShack: Xbox 360 4GB console with a wired headset for $169.99 USD (ERP)
Toys R Us – Xbox 360 4GB console with $50 gift card for $179.99 USD (ERP)
As far as first party game deals, we’ve got:
Dance Central 3 for $29.99 (MSRP $49.99, a 40 percent discount)
Kinect Sports Ultimate for $29.99 (MSRP $49.99, a 40 percent discount)
Fable: The Journey for $29.99 (MSRP $49.99, a 40 percent discount)
Forza Horizon for $39.99 (MSRP $59.99, a 33 percent discount)
Buy a copy of the recently released Halo 4 at Target (offer good Nov. 23 and 24), and receive a $20 gift card, or at Amazon (offer good Nov. 22 and 23) and receive a $20 gift card, plus $10 Amazon Instant Video Credit.
Xbox LIVE subscription available at participating major national retailers*:
*Limited quantities available, while supplies last. Holiday discounts are based on estimated in-store promotional pricing; actual prices are determined by participating retailers. Some offers may not be available online.Contact the retailer for specific and availability.
On Black Friday (Friday, November 23rd) I’ll also be sharing additional Xbox 360 and related deals on my Twitter account, so you’ll want to follow me to ensure you don’t miss the savings.
November 14th 2012, 9:47 am PT
Xbox LIVE Turns 10 this week
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In case you missed my Tweet from yesterday:
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| If you like the look of that console and want to get one for yourself, you should stop back here Thursday (tomorrow) morning (PT) where I’ll have complete details on how you can win one for yourself.
Plus, you’ll want to follow me Twitter because I’ve be running a separate contest (to win other stuff) just for my Twitter followers that I’ll kick off Thursday morning. Just click the ‘Follow’ button above and you’ll be all set. |