WP7 Must Haves Promo Starts 1st Feb

Microsoft’s Must Have Games promotion for Windows Phone will kick off on 1st February the publisher has announced this evening. This year’s promotion includes some well known franchises, such as Need for Speed and Splinter Cell, as well as a few original titles. The full list, including prices and release dates can be found below: [...]

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Wed, January 25 2012 » Gaming News » No Comments

End of Microsoft Points?

Rumors have surfaced today that Microsoft is to discontinue use of “Points” and instead switch to selling online content / DLC direct in local currencies. With an apparent target of the end of 2012 for all regions to be switched over this could be an interesting year for Xbox Live. The current “points” system not [...]

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Tue, January 24 2012 » Gaming News » 5 Comments

XBLA House Party Dates and Prices

Microsoft have confirmed the release dates and prices of all of the games in their forthcoming House Party sale on Xbox Live Arcade, including hotly anticipated titles Alan Wake’s American Nightmare and I Am Alive. Microsoft have also confirmed that those that purchase all four titles will be given 800 Microsoft points back as a [...]

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Mon, January 23 2012 » Gaming News » No Comments

XBLA House Party Starting In Feb

Microsoft’s annual Xbox 360 promotion Xbox Live Arcade House Party (which last year saw the release of Beyond Good and Evil HD, Torchlight, and Full House Poker) is set to resume once more within a few short weeks. Beginning 15th Feb, Xbox LIVE will deliver four back-to-back releases of some the best new downloadable games, [...]

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Tue, January 10 2012 » Gaming News » No Comments

Windows Phone Must Haves Promotion

Microsoft have confirmed that their (now seemingly annual) Windows Phone promotion Must Have Games will take place this year. Kicking off in early February, one smash title will be released each week, complete with Xbox LIVE Achievements, Leaderboards and more. The second wave of Must Have Games for gamers on-the go includes: ·         Need for [...]

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Tue, January 10 2012 » Gaming News » No Comments