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Xbox Live

Microsoft launches live, interactive TV show on Xbox Live called Music Room

We’re expecting to find out about some sort of entertainment-related features at the next generation Xbox reveal this morning, but… Read More

Microsoft: Global video-game market hits $65 billion, and consoles still lead the way

Microsoft is getting ready to reveal the next generation of the Xbox next week, and despite signs that the console… Read More

The next Xbox: Why this launch is so critical for Microsoft

Next Tuesday, May 21, is a Very Big Day for Microsoft. With the rest of the technology world watching, the… Read More

Twitch debuts on Xbox Live, lets you watch gamers play games

If you’re tired of moving your thumbs around after hours of gaming on the Xbox but still need your fix,… Read More

Always on? Study says 72% of U.S. gamers now play online

The number of people who play video games without an online connection is quickly dwindling, according to the results of… Read More

Machinima, The LeBrons, Golden Gods Awards all coming to Xbox Live

Xbox Live is adding a load of content in the coming days, from a season of NBA star LeBron James’… Read More

Master Chief’s new job: Pizza Hut delivery man

Master Chief has done so much in the last decade, tirelessly fighting off the Covenant in countless epic battles throughout the… Read More

Bored this weekend? Xbox Live Gold is free for everyone

If you’ve wanted to experience the benefits of Xbox Live’s Gold service but didn’t want to dent your wallet, Microsoft… Read More

Movie time: Flixster arrives on Xbox Live

If Netflix or any other movie app on Xbox Live ain’t cutting it for you, there’s another option now available:… Read More

Extended outage hits Xbox Live during peak weekend hours

Update, 4:10 p.m.: The service is now back, Microsoft says. Here’s the updated message on the Xbox Live status page:… Read More

Watch live: $1M on the line at Call of Duty Championships

Geek Madness isn’t the only intense competition going down this weekend. With a $1 million on the line, 32 teams… Read More

Xbox Live adds new entertainment content, SmartGlass support for Game of Thrones

Xbox Live is getting a bunch of new entertainment content, including some cool SmartGlass support for the popular show Game… Read More

Geeky flick marks first feature-length movie to premiere on Xbox Live

For the first time ever, a feature-length movie is debuting on Xbox Live. Pulp is an indepedent British comedy about a struggling… Read More

Xbox Live servers down, Halo gamers angry

It’s Friday afternoon and sometimes there’s nothing better to do than ending your week with some Halo. Unfortunately for gamers… Read More

Microsoft’s Xbox Live getting Redbox Instant service

Microsoft’s Xbox group and Redbox parent Coinstar are just down the road from one another, so maybe this shouldn’t be… Read More

Weekend-special: Netflix unlocked for all Xbox Live users

Microsoft is giving all Xbox Live users access to the Netflix app — just for this weekend. Normally, the app… Read More

Drop the puck: Watch live hockey with new NHL Gamecenter app for Xbox Live

Now that hockey is back after a temporary lockout, Xbox LIVE users can access NHL GameCenter to get all the latest… Read More

Xbox Live apologizes for outage, offers free month of service

Xbox Live users who suffered through a weekend outage are being treated with a post-Christmas gift. Xbox Live offers a… Read More

Xbox Live adds AOL, Vimeo short-form video apps

In yet another example of the Xbox 360 turning into an entertainment hub, Xbox Live today added content from video… Read More

Microsoft’s new SkyDrive app for Xbox Live — created by Microsoft interns

Just how sharp are computer science and engineering students these days? Look no further than the new SkyDrive app for… Read More

Xbox Live adds SkyDrive, Karaoke, Maxim, many other apps

Microsoft’s Xbox team this morning announced ten new apps for Xbox Live, and listed dozens of others that will be… Read More

Xbox 360 Black Friday stats: 750,000 consoles, 72 million online hours

We wrote yesterday about Nintendo selling more than 400,000 Wii U consoles last week. While it isn’t new and doesn’t have… Read More

Live ESPN programming now available with Xbox WatchESPN app (video demo)

The old ESPN app on Xbox Live was mediocre at best. There were highlights and a few non-important ESPN3 live… Read More

Hit the high notes at home: New Xbox Karaoke app charges by the hour

It’s Friday night and you have a bunch of people at the house after a concert. The musical vibes are… Read More

Long-time Xbox Live members to receive special 10th anniversary console

The most dedicated Xbox Live members are in for a treat this holiday season. Microsoft’s Larry Hyrb, also known as… Read More

Here comes SmartGlass: Xbox ‘second screen’ rollout starts with Windows 8

Microsoft is starting the rollout of Xbox SmartGlass this week with the launch of an app for Windows 8 that… Read More

Update: Obama wins debate on Xbox Live, but Romney sees positive trends

[Update, 9:30 a.m.: Although the raw data on screen showed overwhelming support for Obama, Microsoft says a more detailed crunching… Read More

Xbox aims to reinvent debates (and TV) with live polling

The first debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama on Wednesday will be a milestone in the 2012 U.S. Presidential… Read More

New Xbox Live reward system not exactly rewarding

Your Xbox Live Gamerscores are now worth something. But before you invest hours in front of your Xbox, realize that… Read More

PAX: Microsoft previews Xbox Live games for Windows 8

The giant Penny Arcade Expo video game convention, better known as PAX, kicks off this morning in Seattle, and Microsoft… Read More

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