Contrary to previous reports, Microsoft has had no talks with Sony about implementing Blu-Ray into the Xbox 360. Last week it was reported by Sony US president Stan Glasgow that the two were in talks to bring Blu-Ray to the Microsoft console. Tis’ not the case according to Xbox group product manager Aaron Greenberg:
“Xbox is […]
Following Michael Pachter’s analysis that the PS3 will come out ahead of the 360 by the end of 2008, comes yet another analyst offering up a cautionary predicament for Sony after the new European price cuts for all Xbox 360 models. The analyst, David Mercer, says that Microsoft’s move to slash prices may force […]
Noted gaming analyst Michael Pachter is predicting, once again, that Sony will have a good year in 08. How good you say? Pachter says:
“By year-end, I think PS3 will outsell the 360 in the US by a little, PS3 will likely outsell the 360 in Europe by 20-40 percent and will kill 360 in Japan.”
“Kill” […]
Silicon Knights’ Too Human has been in developed for eons. Yes, eons. They first announced it back in 99′ at E3 for the Playstation 1. Then is was rumored to be in development for the Gamecube. And now sometime in 2008, we’re pretty sure Too Human will at last […]
The new downloadable content for Mass Effect, Bring Down the Sky, is now availible on Xbox Live. This add-on pack offers about 90 minutes of gameplay that includes a new alien race, a new Achievment, and a new planet to explore.
Bring Down the Sky will cost 400 Microsoft Points ($5.00). Considering that going […]
Microsoft announced that all 3 model versions of their Xbox 360 will be reduced in price. But only in Europe where they are really feeling the pressure from Sony’s PS3 comeback. With these price cuts, Microsoft is now touting the 360 as a ‘mass market’ next generation machine.
The entry level (read: crap) […]
It seems as if the recent victory of Sony’s Blu-Ray over HD-DVD has injected a not-so-healthy dose of arrogance into the company. Sony, of course, is no stranger to arrogance but this recent interview with SCEA VP of product marketing Scott Steinberg takes the fleeting bit of humble pie Sony had to work with […]
In a move to possibly corner some of the family market that Nintendo has a stranglehold on currently, sources indicate that Microsoft is planning a price reduction of their Arcade Model Xbox 360 to compete with the Wii’s entry level price point. The new price is expected to be around 30 euros cheaper and this […]
Yes. According to Xbox 360 World magazine. Apparently everything between the rights holders of Goldeneye had been sewn up and the release of the updated Xbox LIVE version was imminent with even Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime behind the idea…that is until Nintendo head honcho Saturo Iwata stepped in stopped everything. Allegedly stating […]
Well not now exactly, but starting tomorrow, the failed HD-DVD for the 360 will take a significant drop in price to $50. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has paid any attention to the HD news of late. Looks like Microsoft is now officially unloading the last charred remains of stock in […]