Xbox Live Silver Renamed To ‘Xbox Live Free’
Xbox Live Silver Renamed To ‘Xbox Live Free’

The UK community boss for Xbox 360, Graeme “AceyBongos” Boyd, has tweeted that Xbox Live Silver is to be renamed Xbox Live Free. Tweeting last night Boyd said: “Just been told that ‘Xbox LIVE Silver... Continue Reading »

Fallout: New Vegas to get 360-exclusive DLC
Fallout: New Vegas to get 360-exclusive DLC

Bethesda Softworks have announced today that the first batch of DLC for Fallout: New Vegas is due “this holiday season” – and it’s going to be an Xbox 360 exclusive. Pete Hines,... Continue Reading »

This week’s Deal of the Week: Member’s Choice
This week’s Deal of the Week: Member’s Choice

Last month’s Member’s Choice Deal of the Week poll gave birth to a clear winner in the form of Battlefield: Bad Company 2‘s two DLC packs, which Xbox Live Gold Member’s can download... Continue Reading »

This Week’s Deal Of The Week: Mass Effect 2 DLC
This Week’s Deal Of The Week: Mass Effect 2 DLC

This week’s Xbox Live Deal of the Week concerns the massively epic space opera that is Mass Effect 2. The DLC Overlord and Kasumi’s Stolen Memory are going for 400 MS points. There’s also a helmet... Continue Reading »

MSN content arrives on Inside Xbox
MSN content arrives on Inside Xbox

Starting from today, MSN content will be now be visable via Xbox Live’s Inside Xbox tab. The content available will be video content only, including movies, music and celebrity. If you’re not... Continue Reading »

Forza fans prepare for Top Gear
Forza fans prepare for Top Gear

Xbox 360 exclusive racing title, Forza Motorsport will be collaborating with BBC’s Top Gear, bringing new cars and more goodies in the Forza Motorsport 3: Ultimate Collection edition, which is due... Continue Reading »

Xbox Live Preview Program: Check your Xbox today
Xbox Live Preview Program: Check your Xbox today

Did you catch the news about the Xbox Live preview program that we posted about last week? Well if you did manage to sign up ok then it seems that the program is due to start today, hinted at by Major... Continue Reading »

Halo: Reach second, not third in last week’s LIVE activity charts
Halo: Reach second, not third in last week’s LIVE activity charts

Okay, so we’re not entirely infallible. Turns out our post from yesterday which placed Halo: Reach third in the LIVE activity charts was slightly wrong, in that Bungie‘s latest actually made... Continue Reading »

Xbox Live starts “Member’s Choice Deal of the Week” Poll
Xbox Live starts “Member’s Choice Deal of the Week” Poll

Xbox LIVE is currently offering Gold Members the opportunity to vote on an upcoming Deal of the Week, possibly fuelled by the amount of stick Major Nelson seems to receive whenever he posts a DotW on his... Continue Reading »

Xbox LIVE Marketplace Release Schedule – 20th of September to 20th of October 2010
Xbox LIVE Marketplace Release Schedule – 20th of September to 20th of October 2010

Let’s hear a “woot” for Major Nelson, as he provides another tantalising glimpse into the future of Marketplace over the next few weeks. A few extra noteworthy bits and bobs added to... Continue Reading »

Bioshock: Infinite Gameplay footage – Video!
Bioshock: Infinite Gameplay footage – Video!

So previously today I happened to mention this video coming out… well here it is for you to view in all it’s glory! Enjoy. P.S Watch for the painting in the pub scene (not mentioned in the... Continue Reading »

Bioshock: Infinite Gameplay Footage
Bioshock: Infinite Gameplay Footage

It is here… finally here! The gameplay video for Bioshock: Infinite has hit Xbox Live today, and my goodness it is welcome. This is pretty much 10 minutes of the most amazing action, setting the... Continue Reading »

Dead Rising 2: Case West on the way
Dead Rising 2: Case West on the way

Another downloadable Xbox Live exclusive that expands on the Dead Rising 2 universe was announced at TGS today, in the form of Dead Rising 2: Case West – an epilogue to the events of the main game. As... Continue Reading »

Xbox LIVE: Price increases incoming
Xbox LIVE: Price increases incoming

Coming straight from Major Nelson Xbox LIVE is due to increase in price. This change is due 1st November and for a change doesn’t screw the UK, well unless you are fool enough to pay for your Gold... Continue Reading »

Xbox Live Activity (Aug 9th) What happened to Gears of War 2?
Xbox Live Activity (Aug 9th) What happened to Gears of War 2?

Major Nelson has just posted the Xbox Live Activity tracker for the last week but one major thing is missing; Gears of War 2.  Last week GoW2 was in 8th place but this week it is nowhere to be seen, is... Continue Reading »

Microsoft Is ‘Unwilling’ to Bring Final Fantasy XIV to the 360
Microsoft Is ‘Unwilling’ to Bring Final Fantasy XIV to the 360

The reason that Final Fantasy XIV is not coming to the Xbox 360 is due to Microsoft unwilling to deal with Square Enix over the how the MMO would work with Xbox Live. That’s according to the game’s... Continue Reading »

Microsoft Announces Xbox Live Family Pack
Microsoft Announces Xbox Live Family Pack

Microsoft has announced a new membership package for Xbox Live, one which will be suitable for families. The Xbox Live Gold Family Pack allows up to four gold memberships to be controlled by the primary... Continue Reading »

E3 2010: Cliff Bleszinski spills more Gears of War 3 details
E3 2010: Cliff Bleszinski spills more Gears of War 3 details

We managed to get some brief face-to-face time with Clif Bleszinski, and put some searching questions to him regarding Gears of War 3. As always, Epic are keeping their cards close to their chest, saving... Continue Reading »

Xbox Live to roll out into 9 new countries this year
Xbox Live to roll out into 9 new countries this year

Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Russia and South Africa are set to receive the Xbox Live service this year. Historically, users in these countries have had to piggyback... Continue Reading »

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 – ‘Onslaught’ Screenshots
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 – ‘Onslaught’ Screenshots

Onslaught mode is the first co-op experience for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and arrives for download on 22nd June. This download from Xbox Live Marketplace will include a 4 player co-op mode for 800msp: For... Continue Reading »