Microsoft Debuts Slew of Xbox 360 Kinect Games
Microsoft Corp. announced that it showcased ten new games at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS), including five exclusive titles for Kinect for Xbox 360.
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Halo Reaches $200M in First 24 Hours
Microsoft announced that Halo: Reach generated more than $200 million in sales in the United States and Europe in the first 24 hours of its release. According to the statement, based on U.S. sales alone, Halo: Reach is now the biggest entertainment launch of 2010 in the U.S., eclipsing the three-day opening weekends of Hollywood’s …
Countdown to Halo Reach Launch
Microsoft Corp. announced that the wait for Halo: Reach is almost over. According to the statement, to celebrate the launch, tens of thousands of retailers around the world are opening their doors at midnight to sell copies of Halo: Reach, as well as Halo: Reach Xbox 360 consoles and accessories. Special launch events are taking …
GameStop to Launch Halo Reach in Style
GameStop Corp. announced Halo: Reach midnight launch events at almost 4,000 of its stores in the United States. According to the statement, most GameStop stores will reopen at 10 p.m. local time Sept. 13 to host launch-night activities such as Halo trivia, Halo character dress-up contests, Halo tournaments and a countdown to midnight when pre-order …
Microsoft Rolls Out Xbox 360 250GB with Kinect
Microsoft announced that it is rolling out its Special Edition Xbox 360 250GB with Kinect bundle on Nov. 4, 2010. According to the statement, the package includes the Xbox 360 250GB console, a Kinect sensor and Kinect Adventures for $399.99.
Future Shop Gets Up Early for Halo Reach
Future Shop announced that all Future Shop locations coast-to-coast in Canada will open their doors early for the release of Halo: Reach, the prequel to the popular Halo trilogy game series exclusively available for Xbox 360. According to the statement, Halo: Reach swag will be handed out at all locations and stores will open at …
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Countdown to Halo Reach Launch
Microsoft announced that thousands of retail stores around the world will host midnight madness events to celebrate the Sept. 14, 2010 release of Halo: Reach. According to the statement, to celebrate the launch of Halo: Reach, Microsoft will unleash an array of Halo activities on Xbox LIVE from Sept. 14 through Sept. 20th, including new …
Microsoft Ups Xbox LIVE Gold Subscription Price
In a curiously timed and unwelcome move, Microsoft announced that it is increasing the price of Xbox LIVE Gold subscriptions for members in Canada, United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
Halo Reach Launches in September on Xbox 360
Microsoft announced that Bungie’s Halo: Reach for the Xbox 360 will make its worldwide debut Sept. 14, 2010 and in Japan on Sept. 15. According to the statement, more than 2.7 million fans participated in the May 2010 Halo: Reach multiplayer beta on Xbox LIVE, making it the largest console video game beta test on …
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Microsoft Shakes Up Entertainment and Devices Division
Microsoft Corp. announced that Robbie Bach, president of its Entertainment and Devices (E&D) Division, will retire from the company this fall and J Allard, senior vice president of Design and Development for E&D, will be leaving Microsoft after 19 years of service.
SanDisk Ships Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive
SanDisk Corporation announced that it is shipping its Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive for the Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment console. According to the statement, this new drive makes it easier than ever for gamers to take their gamertags, saved game progress, map packs, Arcade game downloads and bonus content with them for fast …