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Microsoft Changes Course on Xbox One DRM

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Following substantial backlash from would be consumers, as well as a targeted attack from Sony at E3 last week, Microsoft has announced that they are removing many of the controversial DRM requirements for the Xbox One. According to Microsoft’s Wire …

Xbox Media Briefing Wrap Up

22361Last month, when Microsoft announced the Xbox One, they focused largely on the hardware, promising that E3 was going to be “all about the games”, as Don Mattrick had said. Today’s Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing largely delivered on that …

Xbox Match and Win

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As most of you are aware, the Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing is only 9 hours away! Having previously announced Xbox One’s hardware, specs, and certain entertainment features, Microsoft has promised today’s briefing will be strictly gaming focused. That being …

New Xbox Revealed as Xbox One

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After months of speculation, Microsoft has now officially announced the new Xbox. Following a brief introductory video, Don Mattrick, President of Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft took the stage to discuss the history of Xbox as a brand, as well …

Is the World Ready for an Always On Xbox?

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Despite the fact that Sony has already announced their next-generation console, the Playstation 4, Microsoft remains as tight-lipped about the new Xbox as ever. Outside of the acquisition of the (as of this writing) still unpopulated XboxEvent.com domain, virtually nothing …

Report: Durango to Require an Internet Connection, Uses Blu-Ray

XboxLogoAs with all Durango news prior to Microsoft’s official announcement, take this with the appropriate level of salt, but Edge Online has reported several new details regarding the new Xbox.  Citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the new hardware,  Edge …

New Durango Info Leaked? Not So Fast

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Earlier today, a self-proclaimed Microsoft employee alleged having access to detailed information about the upcoming new Xbox hardware.  An email was sent out to major gaming outlets, which contained specs on both the new console, and a rumored companion tablet …

New Xbox May be Announced This March

XboxLogoWith E3 some 5 months away, and the Xbox 360 slowly but surely leaving the spotlight, all eyes are on the next Xbox. Although initially expected to be formally announced at the expo, a rumor has begun circulating that the …

IllumiRoom – Coming to an Xbox Near You?

CES.jpgFor a company with no official presence at CES this year, Microsoft still seems to be generating a fair amount of CES buzz for themselves.  First came a surprise appearance by none other than Steve Ballmer during Monday’s Qualcomm pre-show …

Is 2013 the Year of Durango?

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Last November marked the Xbox 360’s seventh birthday, and while developers continue to do some amazing things with the aging console, it should come as no surprise that Microsoft is readying a followup. That said, rumors surrounding the next Xbox …