Gamertell

Several much-awaited updates to Microsoft’s Xbox Live go into effect today (August 11, 2009).  The Games on Demand service allows for the purchase of full Xbox 360 games (either by credit card or with Microsoft Points) from the Xbox Live Marketplace and those titles will be available starting August 13,… Continue Reading »

There’s no doubt that the current economic recession is having an impact on the video game industry. Companies are downsizing, consolidating or closing (which means games are getting delayed or canceled), games stores are cutting back and game-related publications are also feeling the pressure. Of course, a recession cannot last… Continue Reading »

FROM GADGETELL - Back in the start of June, Microsoft made quite an impression on many people when it announced Project Natal for the Xbox 360 on the stage at E3.  The technology allows for full body movement, face recognition and voice commands for the Xbox 360, allowing users to interact with the… MORE »

Money’s tight. Even if people’s jobs are secure, they’re still cutting back. And then there are those who have been the casualties of cut backs. People aren’t going to be thinking about spending $200, $300 or $400 on a new console bundle, no matter how much they need an escape.… Continue Reading »

E3 2009 was pretty successful. We saw some interesting games, a new PSP incarnation and quite a few extra peripherals. For the most part, a very productive couple of days. But, there were a few stains upon an otherwise spotless event. Yes, I’m talking about the flops. The moments when… Continue Reading »

It would be wise to make some plans outdoors on June 16, 2009, because Xbox Live won’t be around to keep you company. Starting at 12:01a.m. (PST), Xbox Live will be undergoing maintenance that could last up to 24 hours. This means there will no be online multiplayer, the My… Continue Reading »

The press conferences for the Big Three - Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft - put at least partial rest to months of speculation, rumors and artist renderings of supposed motion control devices being released by each company. The good news is that all three were able to perform live demonstrations of… Continue Reading »

Never before have I ever been as excited about announcements from a keynote as I am right now from the Microsoft keynote that took place yesterday (June 1, 2009) afternoon. While I should be reserving judgment, what can Sony or Nintendo really bring to the table that would trump Microsoft… Continue Reading »

FROM GADGETELL - Already, the new Microsoft Zune HD is looking pretty good, with its HD playback and all.  At the E3 tradeshow today, Microsoft unveiled an announcement, which didn’t really come as a surprise but definitely got people excited for the latest Microsoft device.  The Xbox 360 would be able stream movies… MORE »

Microsoft came out with a slew of announcements at their E3 Keynote, but they saved the best for last - full retail games will be available to download this August. That’s right kiddies, the next step into a disc-less future is approaching as full Xbox 360 games will make their… Continue Reading »