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March 19th 2013, 12:52 pm PT
There’s some fun stuff arriving on Xbox 360 today.
First, GameTrailers* is landing and its bringing early access to the new series “Seedlings,” a 12-part series set in the world of “Minecraft.” Watch it first on Xbox. See the best of GT and access cool GT Original shows, in-depth game reviews and the newest game previews and trailers. Want to see the latest rant from the Angry Video Game Nerd, predictions from Michael Pachter or opinions from Geoff Keighley on the Bonus Round? GT on Xbox has you covered. You can also take a look at the library of Previews available to you as soon as they’re posted.
Attention Redbox fans: the Redbox Instant by Verizon app is available on Xbox 360** now. Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers in the U.S. can sign up for Redbox Instant by Verizon and start enjoying Hollywood’s newest releases, in addition to a movie-lovers collection of popular classics available for unlimited streaming. Redbox Instant by Verizon also offers the ability to purchase and rent new releases and stream them directly into your living room through Xbox 360 without needing a subscription.
A Redbox Instant by Verizon subscription package, priced at $8 per month for DVDs or $9 per month for Blu-rays, combines four credits for rentals at Redbox kiosks with the catalogue of streaming titles. Use the power of voice and gesture control via Kinect for Xbox 360 to search and select a movie when you’re streaming Redbox Instant on your Xbox.
As an added bonus, Redbox Instant by Verizon will be unlocked from Gold for a limited time so download it from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace today.
*Available in United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Japan and Mexico. 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.
**Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and/or additional subscriptions/fees including a Redbox Instant by Verizon subscription 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
March 19th 2013 at 12:52 pm |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
36 comments
March 12th 2013, 11:25 am PT
Today, the VEVO app on Xbox LIVE is the recipient of a cool update that introduces VEVO TV, an always-on broadcast-style music and video channel for Xbox LIVE subscribers* in the U.S. and Canada. Tune in 24/7 for live concerts, artist interviews and video premieres from the most popular artists. The update includes VEVO’s exclusive and original music shows, allowing viewers to watch content live or through a “watch it later” button.
*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.
March 12th 2013 at 11:25 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
9 comments
February 26th 2013, 12:01 pm PT
Today, we’re introducing a comprehensive destination for all Latino-oriented content on Xbox LIVE called “Zona Latina,” as well as the new app, Slacker.
Zona Latina (United States)
- The first experience on Xbox LIVE to allow you to access rich TV, movie, music, news and sports from various partners in a designated and easy-to-use Hispanic media hub available across the Xbox LIVE dashboard.
- Features culturally relevant content for Latinos from entertainment providers* such as Telemundo, Univision HBO GO, Hulu Plus, NBC Latino, and VEVO.
Slacker (United States, Canada)
- Explore millions of songs and hundreds of expert-programmed stations for free to Xbox LIVE subscribers.*
- Discover the latest music news, artist interviews and recommendations from Slacker’s team of music curators.
- Enjoy a personalized music experience with controls to adjust your radio with newer, older or more popular songs.
*Additional subscriptions/fees may be required or 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.
February 26th 2013 at 12:01 pm |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
28 comments
February 22nd 2013, 9:00 am PT
I wanted to let you know that starting February 26, 2013 and running through March 4, 2013, over 60 Xbox 360 Games on Demand titles will be on sale up to 75% off with some as much as 85% off for the “Xbox Ultimate Game Sale”*
Each day, a different set of titles will be on sale, so be sure to follow me on Twitter where I’ll announce what that day’s special offer. The Ultimate Game Sale only occurs once a year so you won’t want to miss it
Some of the titles you can expect to see on sale:
Assassins Creed
Assassins Creed 2
Batman Arkham Asylum
Batman Arkham city
Bioshock
Borderlands
Borderlands 2
Brotherhood (Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood)
Call of Juarez
Call of Duty 2
Call of Duty 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Code Veronica
Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements
Dead Island
Dirt 2
Dishonored
El Shaddai Ascension of the Metatron
Fable III
Fallout 3
Fallout 3 New Vegas
GRID
Halo 3
Halo 4
Halo Reach
Halo Wars
Kane & Lynch Dead Men
Left for Dead 2
Max Payne 3
Metal Gear Solid HD
Metal Gear Solid Peacewalker
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat vs. DCU
Orange Box
Portal 2
Raccoon City
Rainbow Six Vegas
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 6
Red Dead Redemption
Revelations (Assassin’s Creed Revelations)
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution
Street Fighter IV
Street Fighter X Tekken
Super Streetfighter IV Arcade Edition
TC’s H.A.W.X.
Tekken 6
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
The Darkness
The King of Fighters XIII
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Tomb Raider Legend
Virtua Fighter 5
World at War (Call of Duty: World at War)
*Content availability and pricing may vary by region
Again, follow me on twitter so you don’t miss any of the deals.
February 22nd 2013 at 9:00 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox 360 Games On Demand, Xbox Live |
313 comments
February 15th 2013, 4:32 pm PT
Today, we’re pleased to share the announcement that LeBron James’ breakout animated series, “The LeBrons” is back for season two and will be available this spring exclusively on Microsoft consumer networks, including Xbox LIVE and MSN. “The LeBrons” is a family entertainment show designed to provide positive life messages to today’s young adults and is co-executive produced by LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Believe Entertainment Group. The hit show received over 50 million episode views across the web during its inaugural season in 2011 and all Xbox LIVE subscribers in the U.S. will soon be able to watch the second season right from their Xbox 360. Season two jumps off the screen using computer-generated animation to create a more realistic three-dimensional world.
Don’t forget that you can also watch live NBA games, catch replays, follow your favorite teams and players and check out daily highlights from around the league on your Xbox with the NBA Game Time* app.
We’ll share more details as we get closer to launch of “The LeBrons” season two and as more great entertainment comes to Xbox.
*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 www.xbox.com.
February 15th 2013 at 4:32 pm |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
16 comments
February 12th 2013, 12:21 pm PT
Two new entertainment apps are now available on Xbox.
More details below and be sure to check them out by downloading from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Telemundo* (United States)
Watch clips of your favorite Telemundo novelas and shows, including “Caso Cerrago,” “12 Corazones,” “La Patrona,” “Pasión Prohibida,” “Fandango Cine” and “Crossover One on One.” Plus, enjoy Telemundo in a whole new way with Kinect.*
Neon Alley* (United States, Canada)
Watch some of the most popular, uncut and English dubbed Anime 24/7 with Neon Alley on Xbox 360. Exclusive premieres of new titles hitting North America are featured in addition to news and information on the world of Anime. Check it out with a one-week free trial from Neon Alley.* Neon Alley is also available to subscribers in Canada.
We’re also excited to announce that Crunchyroll is expanding to new regions today, including Saudi Arabia, Slovakia and the United Arab Emirates.
*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.
February 12th 2013 at 12:21 pm |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
11 comments
February 8th 2013, 2:33 pm PT
If you are in the Northeastern part of North America, you’ve got quite a weekend in store. Winter Storm Nemo is your unscheduled guest this weekend and she (he?) may leave quite the mess upon departure. Be sure to read up on how to deal with a Blizzard. Assuming you’ve taken the proper precautions to keep your family pets and home safe as the storm blows through (and your power remains on!) I wanted to suggest a few things to do on Xbox LIVE this weekend.
These are just a few, feel free to add your own in the comments below.
Wherever you are stay safe, have a great weekend and I’ll see you on Xbox LIVE.
February 8th 2013 at 2:33 pm |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
32 comments
February 5th 2013, 11:10 am PT
Today we’re happy to reveal that Redbox Instant by Verizon will be coming to Xbox 360 in the very near future. If you are currently a Redbox Instant beta participant, you’ll receive an email with a unique code to access the app on Xbox 360 in the coming days. Interested newcomers to the Redbox Instant beta can request entry into the beta by visiting www.RedboxInstant.com.
Xbox 360 is the exclusive gaming console launch partner for Redbox Instant by Verizon. A Redbox Instant by Verizon subscription package, priced at $8 per month for DVD or $9 per month for Blu-ray, combines four one-night credits for the latest movie releases at Redbox kiosks with access to a great catalogue of popular movies available for unlimited streaming. Through the app, Xbox 360 movie fans can also purchase and rent the newest digital releases without needing a subscription. Redbox Instant by Verizon combines disc + subscription, purchase and rental viewing choices into a compelling destination so movie fans can always find a movie to enjoy.
Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to launch.
*Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and/or additional subscriptions/fees including a Redbox Instant by Verizon subscription 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.
February 5th 2013 at 11:10 am |
Xbox Live |
95 comments
February 4th 2013, 1:08 pm PT
Today marks the start to the second annual Gamer Safety Week. This year, Xbox and our partners in the Gamer Safety Alliance hope you’ll take some time to focus on “account safety and security in the online world.” You spend years building your online reputation. If someone you don’t know or trust gains access to your account, they can wipe out that reputation in no time at all. Don’t wait. Take a few minutes now to help ensure your accounts are protected.
If you haven’t already, start by adding security proofs like phone numbers, alternate email addresses, and security questions and answers to your accounts. If one of your accounts is vulnerable, your entire online identity may be at risk, so it’s important to add proofs to all your online accounts where available. Be sure to check your security information from time to time to make sure you have access to your proofs should you ever need them.
Taking simple steps like these can help prevent your online experience from turning into a headache if someone tries to hijack your accounts.
So this Gamer Safety Week take a moment and proof up.
February 4th 2013 at 1:08 pm |
Industry, Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
22 comments
January 31st 2013, 11:11 am PT
It’s a big week for the Xbox community. Check out the latest entertainment news below.
Netflix Unlocked this weekend on Xbox
Access to the Netflix app is unlocked this weekend on Xbox! Watch every episode of the new Netflix original series "House of Cards" premiering Feb. 1. Xbox will unlock the Netflix app, so all LIVE users with a Netflix subscription can watch all weekend long. (All Netflix regions)
Let Xbox join you for The Big Game
Super Bowl XLVII is right around the corner and starting today, Xbox will be bringing you exclusive content from some of your favorite entertainment providers. Just in time for the big game, you can access the Hulu AdZone *and watch your favorite commercials from this year’s Super Bowl, as well as commercials from as far back as 2008.. Also, be sure to check out videos and clips from Maxim including daily favorites like “Lingerie Football” and “Tailgating Maxim Style” as well as special programming from partners like Crunchyroll, EPIX, iHeartRadio and DailyMotion. To access all of our Super Bowl content, just locate the “Ready to Rumble” tile on the home screen of the Xbox dash. This will take you to the Sports Hub where you’ll find a tile called “The Last Game Is Also The Biggest.” (US only)
*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.
Update: Edited for clarity
January 31st 2013 at 11:11 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
157 comments
January 29th 2013, 6:11 am PT
Content: Crysis 3 Multiplayer Open Beta
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: The Crysis 3 Open Beta lets you experience hands-on Crysis 3′s unique sandbox Multiplayer action before the game’s official release in February 2013. Set in the 7 Wonders of New York’s Liberty Dome play both Crash Site and the brand new Hunter game modes on two unique maps, Museum and Airport.
Add the Crysis 3 Multiplayer Open Beta to your Xbox 360 download queue
Like the Beta? Purchase the full game
(Amazon) (Microsoft Store Pre-order Crysis 3 now and get Xbox LIVE 1600 points free)
January 29th 2013 at 6:11 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
18 comments
January 18th 2013, 6:00 am PT
Today, NHL GameCenter will launch on Xbox LIVE* around the globe, giving Gold subscribers access to their favorite NHL hockey action right from their Xbox and just in time for the 2013 season to take center ice.
NHL GameCenter for Xbox 360 brings you live games, replays, classic games, and videos from NHL VideoCenter, plus controller-free entertainment with the power of Kinect for Xbox 360.
NHL GameCenter on Xbox LIVE offers the following features:
- Follow the Action from the 2013 NHL Season – Get real-time game scores, player stats and team standings. All Xbox LIVE Gold Members can also follow the action on and off the ice from the NHL VideoCenterTM. Watch the best goals, saves and hits from around the league this season.
- Live Games and Replays with NHL Game Center LIVE – With your NHL GameCenter LIVE™ subscription ($49.99 USD for the 2012-13 season), watch live, out-of-market games from the NHL regular season. Miss a game? Watch full-length archived games or condensed replays from this season and last.
- Every game with an HD-Quality Picture – NHL GameCenter delivers every game in a beautiful, HD-quality picture, and each broadcast gives every fan the option of the Home or Away audio feed. With NHL GameCenter on Xbox 360, you will feel like your team is the home team.
- Keep Up With Your Favorite Teams – NHL GameCenter on Xbox 360 lets you personalize the experience to get to the information you care about most. Select up to five teams to follow so you can be sure not to miss a beat on your favorite teams and players. Get the scores, player stats, schedule and live games, right at your fingertips.
- Season Central – A quick calendar view of the league schedule or just your favorite teams is a click away. Season Central is the best way to find out what games are on today, this week, or next month.
- Mini Guide – The Mini Guide gives you a quick preview of all of today’s action right at the bottom of your screen, and makes it easier than ever to switch between games.
- Split Screen – Keep an eye on the rest of the league while cheering on your home team! With Split Screen, you can watch two games at once and do just that. Watch live games on both screens or a live game on one while you catch up with a game recap on the other. You can control both screens independently, pausing and rewinding each separately so you never miss a second of the action.
- Classic Games from NHL Vault™ –Relive your favorite moments in NHL history with on-demand access to over 800 classic games from NHL Vault™. Watch some of the best Original Six battles from the 1960s or re-watch the best games from the Stanley Cup® Playoffs through the years. You now have the best way to watch these games on your big screen with Xbox 360.
- Voice and Gesture Control with Kinect for Xbox 360 – Focus on the puck instead of looking for the remote. Navigate through Season Central, or play, pause, and rewind that behind-the-back goal, all with the power of Kinect for Xbox 360.
*Xbox LIVE Gold membership required. Subscription for NHL GameCenter LIVE is required for access to live games, replays and other content. .
The NHL app will not be available on Xbox within the Nordic markets (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) due to an existing agreement in place between NHL and Scandinavian broadcaster, Modern Times Group (MTG). NHL games can be viewed instead via the Viaplay app, which launched on Xbox in December 2012.The Viaplay app is available immediately for download via Xbox LIVE and for further information, please visit http://viaplay.se/devices/xbox360.
January 18th 2013 at 6:00 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
25 comments
January 16th 2013, 9:43 am PT
I am happy to share the news that we can now offer Xbox LIVE Account Region Migration. If you have moved to a different Xbox LIVE region, you can now move your account and take your gamerscore, unlocked achievements, any Microsoft Points already in your account and any remaining time on your Gold membership.
Be sure to read the support document which will give you details on the process as well as restrictions and then hit this page on Xbox.com to get started.
January 16th 2013 at 9:43 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
89 comments
January 2nd 2013, 10:01 am PT
We’ve got a lot to look forward to in 2013. Some of the big scheduled to release are: Bioshock Infinite, Dead Space 3, Gears of War: Judgement, Grand Theft Auto V, South Park Stick of Truth, Splinter Cell Blacklist and Tomb Raider just to name a few.
What game are you looking forward in 2013? (it does not have to be one of those mentioned above)
Drop by the comments below and then I’ll randomly choose one person to win a free 12-month Xbox LIVE Gold membership.
The rules: Deadline to enter is 12:01 a.m. Pacific on January 7, 2013. One randomly selected winner will be notified by e-mail or Twitter. One entry per person. Read this if you have questions about the Disqus commenting system. Contest is open to anyone who lives in an Xbox region
Note: If you do not have an e-mail address or Twitter name associated with your Disqus login, you must include your Twitter information in your comment to be eligible. Any winner who does not respond to my notification within 72 hours will forfeit the prize. For faster notification, follow me on Twitter where I can DM you if you won.
Update: Contest is now over. Congratulations to the winner: “Juanito Shanchez”
January 2nd 2013 at 10:01 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
1,497 comments
December 31st 2012, 12:22 am PT
I wanted to update everyone that the Xbox LIVE Cloud Saved Games feature is back online. The Xbox Operations team has been working around the clock to get the issues resolved. I also wanted to pass along the below note from Alex Garden and let you know what we’re doing for those that were affected by the issue.
We want to thank all of our Xbox LIVE members impacted by the Cloud Saved Games service issue for your patience and understanding. It took longer than we expected to get back to full performance as we needed to ensure the integrity of everyone’s game saves. Whether you couldn’t access your game saves for a couple of hours or a couple of days, we sincerely apologize for the delay and inconvenience. We will be automatically applying a one-month extension to the Xbox LIVE Gold memberships of everyone who was impacted. We can assure you we’ll also be doing a thorough post mortem to help prevent this from happening again.
As always, I welcome your feedback. Game on!
Alex Garden
Email: Alex dot Garden at Microsoft dot com
General Manager, Xbox LIVE
BTW: You don’t need to call support for your free month. We know exactly who was affected and we’ll handle all of this on our end.
Update:
I wanted to share an update for members affected by the Xbox LIVE Cloud Saved Games service issue at the end of the year and thank you for your patience as we’ve worked through the logistics of applying a free month of Xbox LIVE Gold to eligible accounts. As mentioned previously, we know who was impacted and have started applying the free one-month extension. This only includes member accounts that attempted to access cloud saved games between 12/28/12 and 12/30/12 and received an error message. This is a rollout and we expect to be finished by the end of the month. When we’ve completed this work, we will send a LIVE message to everyone who was impacted. There is no need to contact customer support. Again, we want to thank all of our Xbox LIVE members impacted by this service issue for your patience and understanding
Final Update:
Good news all, we’ve completed deployment of the free month of Xbox LIVE Gold for our members affected by the Cloud Saved Games service issue between 12/28/12 and 12/30/12. At this time, any other questions should be directed to a special forum on this topic. As a reminder, don’t call support if you have questions as you’ll be redirected to this forum. Thanks again to everyone for your patience as we worked through the service issue itself and the deployment of the free month.
(Posted: 31, January 2013)
December 31st 2012 at 12:22 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
85 comments
December 18th 2012, 10:03 am PT
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 18th 2012 at 10:03 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
36 comments
December 17th 2012, 2:16 pm PT
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 at 2:16 pm |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
40 comments
December 17th 2012, 10:27 am PT
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 17th 2012 at 10:27 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
24 comments
December 11th 2012, 12:01 am PT
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 11th 2012 at 12:01 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
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December 5th 2012, 9:23 am PT
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 5th 2012 at 9:23 am |
Xbox 360, Xbox Live |
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