UK 360 sales "more than double PS3’s volume" since September, MS claims.
Microsoft says that recently introduced Xbox 360 price cuts and a massive Xbox marketing spend have resulted in the console outselling PS3 across Europe.
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Link to Original ArticleFrom engadget.com:
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You probably recall that two days ago, when the new Xbox Experience launched, sadly, about 300 Sony Pictures films were unavailable for Netflix Watch Instantly on NXE.
According to a Sony spokesperson, the problem isn’t specific to the Xbox, nor is their beef competition-related in any way. Sony also says it is in talks with the several “relevant parties” to work out these vague licensing issues, though there was no word on when the issue would be resolved.
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Microsoft has told MCV that Xbox 360 has cruised past seven million sales in Europe.
The company last released a European sales figure for Xbox 360 in June, when it told MCV that it had shifted five million units in EMEA.
Now that number has grown by two million - having been greatly affected by September’s price reduction, which saw the 360 Arcade SKU reduced to just £129.99 (€179.99).
“When you look at what we’ve got coming, just in the next three or four weeks, that gives us the confidence that this will be the best ever Christmas in the history of Xbox. “
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Report claims that U.S. console activity drains as much power as the entire city of San Diego.
Videogame consoles in the U.S. consume as much electricity every year as the entire city of San Diego. This is the summary of an investigation undertaken by the Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC) on the energy use of game consoles.
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Link to Original ArticleBut only in the US.
Capcom’s confirmed that Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will be available via the US PlayStation Network from next Tuesday, although a UK launch date still hasn’t been nailed down.
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Link to Original ArticleVideos: Impressive flicks you will be able to make in GTA IV PC.
The biggest console game of the year is coming to PC next month, and along with improved visuals and expanded multiplayer modes it’s bringing with it one particularly exciting feature; a full-on, easy to use video editor.
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Link to Original ArticleBand’s lead guitarist says kids should be focusing on making real music.
The frontman of Canadian rock band Nickelback has told kids to stop playing Guitar Hero and learn how to handle a real instrument.
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Link to Original ArticleFinal release version of Home being put through its paces.
Sony has entered what seems like the final stages of Home testing as it releases Home 1.0, the version that will get a public release, to Qore subscribers.
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Link to Original ArticleNearly three million copies sold in the first 24 hours.
Blizzard’s second World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, has shattered the existing day one sales record to become the fastest selling PC game ever.
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Link to Original ArticleThe classic brawler hits PS3 in a clash of comic book titans.
Just when you thought Midway’s multicoloured ninja brigade, bouncing cleavage warriors and half-naked mutants couldn’t get any more camp, they go and team up with DC. There’s more lycra, low-cut tops and, erm, capes on offer here than in all of Soho on a warm summer’s evening.
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Link to Original ArticleCapcom title not a Dawn of the Dead rip-off, rules judge.
Dead Rising has been let off the hook after a judge dismissed claims that the game’s plot and setting infringes on the admittedly similar Dawn of the Dead films.
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Link to Original ArticleHard drive installs make shooter load slower, warns dev.
Bungie has warned Halo 3 players not to install Halo 3 to hard disk on the New Xbox Experience, as it actually makes the game load slower.
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Link to Original ArticleBecause of pre-order code hiccup.
Microsoft has officially pushed back the public release of Banjo-Kazooie on Xbox Live Arcade to December 3, to make sure pre-order customers who haven’t yet received a download code get plenty of time to play the N64 re-release early.
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Link to Original ArticleMS says 360 is now "in a fantastic place versus PlayStation 3".
European Xbox 360 sales have surpassed seven million units, according to Microsoft.
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Link to Original ArticleJury says Sony wilfully infringed upon a patented technology.
An East Texas federal jury has ruled that Sony must cough up $18.5 million for infringing upon a patented technology.
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Link to Original ArticleTo celebrate 10th anniversary.
Believe it or not, Half-Life, one of the most influential shooters ever, is ten years old this week. To celebrate, Valve’s announced that it’s selling the original PC game for 98 cents (or 66p) on Steam. No box and manual though, tsk.
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Link to Original ArticleUbisoft confirms "post-launch" DLC - exclusive dev video inside.
Ubisoft has confirmed to CVG that it plans to release "post-launch" downloadable content for its gorgeous platformer Prince of Persia.
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Link to Original ArticleAll-platform sequel to continue "honouring the life of the rally legend".
Codemaster has just confirmed that it’s (rather inevitably) working on Colin McRae: Dirt 2 for PS3 and 360, with Wii, DS and PSP versions to follow.
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Link to Original ArticleMarketplace and crash "hiccups" under the spotlight at MS.
Microsoft has acknowledged "issues" with the New Xbox Experience dashboard which launched to 14 million Xbox Live user yesterday, saying it’s "actively working" on a fix.
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Link to Original ArticlePublisher takes a stand following animal welfare group’s criticism.
Cooking Mama publisher Majesco has responded to criticism leveled at the series by animal welfare group PETA.
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