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A development screenshot of Kinect 2 showing a noticeable improvement regarding tracking has been leaked along with a photo of the developement kit for the next Xbox. The screenshot was leaked by someone going by a moniker of SuperDaE who late last week leaked the $10,000 development kit for the next Xbox being code named "Durango". The supposed development kit was met with alot of criticism including claims of being photoshopped. According to The Verge, one of their sources familar with the Kinect 2 and the next Xbox say that all of the photos are legit. Their source is not the only one repeating those words. Other developers who have spoken to Eurogamer's Digit…

Reportedly during their keynote address at CES, Microsoft will announce an "Xbox Game Room" to give gamers a retro gaming experience. Robbie Bach, president of the entertainment devices division, announced in a video interview earlier today that Microsoft plans to offer something akin to the compilations of older games that have been hitting the market lately. See Bach's quote after the break. It will be interesting to see what games are offered in this new "Game Room". Hopefully it won't just be a link or repository for the retro games that are already available on the Marketplace. (Update) As expected, Game Room was announced. Interestingly enough it will be avail…

The beautiful Hikari Yamaguchi who started her career as a bikini model and turned into a Japanese spokesperson for Xbox has been paralyzed in an accident at her home. The 19 year old from Japan slipped on a balcony at her residence and suffered a cervical spine fracture that has left her paralyzed. At the tender age of 12, Hikari began her career as a model and since then has appeared in DVD's, photobooks, and television shows. She was offered a host for Japan Inside Xbox in 2009 and has been there since. via Feed the Gamer Click here to view the article

Incase you missed what was added to the Xbox Live Marketplace for the week of October 10, you can find it all here in one little nifty recap. Deal of the Week - Mass Effect 2 (All deals are good for Gold members until October 18) Overlord - 400 MS points Kasumi Stolen Memory - 400 MS points Suit - 160 MS points Helmet - 80 MS points Demo Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Game Add Ons Alan Wake: The Writer -560 MS points Dead Rising 2: The Psycho Skills Pack - 160 MS points XBLA Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 - 1200 MS points Dead Space Ignition - 400 MS points (If you preordered Dead Space 2 from certain retailers lik…

Xbox Live Arcade is throwing a party and you are invited! The Xbox Live Arcade House Party begins on February 16th with the release of the prequel to Contra: Hard Corps, Hard Corps: Uprising and ends on March 16th with Full House Poker that is replacing fan favorite, 1 vs. 100. Other games being released during this XBLA shindig are: February 16 Hard Corps: Uprising, 1200 Microsoft Points February 23 Bejeweled Blitz, 800 Microsoft Points March 2, Beyond Good & Evil HD, 800 Microsoft Points March 9 Torchlight, 1200 Microsoft Points March 16 Full House Poker, 800 Microsoft Points via Major Nelson Click here to view the article

Xbox Live's countdown to 2011 continues with Deal Day 4. Today you can find Mass Effect 2's Lair of the Shadow Broker, Kasumi: Stolen Memory, and Overlord reduced to 200 MS points each. Also discounted is the Police Office outfit for your avatar at 120 MS points. via Major Nelson Click here to view the article

Gamers be prepared to get rid of that nasty and expensive cable bill. Microsoft has announced their entertainment service lineup for the upcoming Xbox Live tv service. BravoCinema NowCrackleDailyMotionEpixESPNHBO GoHulu PlusiHeart RadioManga EntertainmentMSN with MSNBCNetflixSyfyTMZThe Today ShowUFCVerizon FiOS on TVVEVOXfinity on Demand (Comcast)YoutubeNo payment plans have been announced yet or any word on if there will be any other channels and/or services added to their entertainment lineup that will be launching in the very, near future. via Xbox.com Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

Gamers be prepared to get rid of that nasty and expensive cable bill. Microsoft has announced their entertainment service lineup for the upcoming Xbox Live tv service. Bravo Cinema Now Crackle DailyMotion Epix ESPN HBO Go Hulu Plus iHeart Radio Manga Entertainment MSN with MSNBCNetflix Syfy TMZ The Today Show UFC Verizon FiOS on TV VEVO Xfinity on Demand (Comcast) Youtube No payment plans have been announced yet or any word on if there will be any other channels and/or services added to their entertainment lineup that will be launching in the very, near future. via Xbox.com Click here to view the article

Gamers be prepared to get rid of that nasty and expensive cable bill. Microsoft has announced their entertainment service lineup for the upcoming Xbox Live tv service. Bravo Cinema Now Crackle DailyMotion Epix ESPN HBO Go Hulu Plus iHeart Radio Manga Entertainment MSN with MSNBCNetflix Syfy TMZ The Today Show UFC Verizon FiOS on TV VEVO Xfinity on Demand (Comcast) Youtube No payment plans have been announced yet or any word on if there will be any other channels and/or services added to their entertainment lineup that will be launching in the very, near future. via Xbox.com Click here to view the article

"Predator", an Xbox Live hacker who claims he has had over 35 console bans and hacked his way into Trixie360's account last year, has released a new video on Youtube showcasing his latest hacking victim, Xbox Live's Policy Enforcement Lead, Stephen "Stepto" Toulouse and in his video states that Toulouse had it coming. "Predator" who spoke to Joystiq about hacking into Toulouse's account claims that this proves that everybody's account is open for hacking and that he only wants to help. "I'm simply letting them know I'm willing to help them secure accounts from future hackers. All accounts are open for hacking." Besides hacking into Toulouse's and Trixie360's accounts he …

During GDC 2011, Gamasutra Editor in Chief, Brandon Sheffield and Game Developer Magazine held a discussion with some of the most successful Xbox Live Indie Game developers including James Silva, Robert Boyd, Nathan Fouts, and Ian Stoker. They all provided insight and a little bit of ranting about the games that they create for the indie lineup. According to James Silva who created the 2009 successful indie title, I MAED A GAM3 W1TH ZOMBIES 1N IT!!!1 which has sold 308,000 copies since it's release in 2009, the developers are not allowed to create games involving killing things like Nazi's and hunting people. "That's like an inherent human right that's been taken awa…

Xbox Live Arcade Diabolical Pitch - 800 MS Points - April 4th The Pinball Arcade - 800 MS Points - April 4th Anomoly: War Zone Earth - 800 MS Points - April 6th The Splatters - 800 MS Points - April 11th Fez - 800 MS Points - April 13th Add Ons Kinect Sports Season Two Basketball - 400 MS Points - April 3rd Forza Motorsport 4 April Alpinestars Car Pack - 560 MS Points - April 3rd Deal of the Week April 3rd - 9th King of Fighters 98 - 400 MS Points King of Fighters 2002 - 400 MS Points King of Fighters Sky Stage - 400 MS Points Metal Slug 3 - 400 MS Points Metal Slug XX - 600 MS Points Trouble Witches - 400 MS Points April 10th - 16th Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package -…

Tis the season for discounts on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Beginning on December 21st and lasting until December 31, some titles available in the XBLA will be discounted as well as a some Game Add Ons. Super Meat Boy - 800 MS points (33% off) Comic Jumper - 800 MS points (33% off) Toy Soldiers - 800 MS points (33% off) Banjo Tooie - 600 MS points (50% off) Castle Crashers - 600 MS points (50% off) The UnderGarden - 400 MS points (50% off) Risk Factions - 400 MS points (50% off) After Burner Climax - 400 MS points (50% off) Carcassonne - 400 MS points (50% off) Borderland's Claptrap New Revolution - 400 MS points (50% off) via Major Nelson Click here to view the article

Xbox Live Arcade Diabolical Pitch – 800 MS Points – April 4thThe Pinball Arcade – 800 MS Points – April 4thAnomoly: War Zone Earth – 800 MS Points – April 6thThe Splatters – 800 MS Points – April 11thFez – 800 MS Points – April 13thAdd Ons Kinect Sports Season Two Basketball – 400 MS Points – April 3rdForza Motorsport 4 April Alpinestars Car Pack – 560 MS Points – April 3rdDeal of the Week April 3rd – 9th King of Fighters 98 – 400 MS PointsKing of Fighters 2002 – 400 MS PointsKing of Fighters Sky Stage – 400 MS PointsMetal Slug 3 – 400 MS PointsMetal Slug XX – 600 MS PointsTrouble Witches – 400 MS PointsApril 10th – 16th Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package – 800 MS PointsMo…

According to Major Nelson, Borderlands has received a huge discount of 30-50% off on DLC and other related items in this week's Deal of the Week. Next week's Deal of the Week is themed and will feature "hack and slash" style games including Torchlight, Dungeons and Dragons Daggerdale, The Baconing, and Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team at 50% off their original prices. Out in the Xbox Live Arcade this week is Ubisoft's I Am Alive. Next week's arcade offerings include Shoot Many Robots and Defenders of Arcadia. Other downloadable content out for the current week is Mass Effect 3 From Ashes, Forza 4 March Pirelli Car Pack, and for Elite premium Call of Duty subscribers only, Mod…

According to Major Nelson, Borderlands has received a huge discount of 30-50% off on DLC and other related items in this week’s Deal of the Week. Next week’s Deal of the Week is themed and will feature “hack and slash” style games including Torchlight, Dungeons and Dragons Daggerdale, The Baconing, and Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team at 50% off their original prices. Out in the Xbox Live Arcade this week is Ubisoft’s I Am Alive. Next week’s arcade offerings include Shoot Many Robots and Defenders of Arcadia. Other downloadable content out for the current week is Mass Effect 3 From Ashes, Forza 4 March Pirelli Car Pack, and for Elite premium Call of Duty subscribers only, Mod…

Santa and his elves have been busy discounting games and avatar items on the Xbox Live Marketplace! The specials which include discounted prices on games and DLC for Darksider’s II, Dead Island, Forza 4, and Left 4 Dead 2 are only good from now until November 26th. For a complete list of all of the holiday discounted games, DLC, and avatar items check out Major Nelson who made a nifty little Excel app for the discounted items that you can download and take with you! Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

Here is your Xbox Live Marketplace Roundup for the week of March 27. Current Deal of the Week A World of Keflings - 400 MS Points Raskulls - 400 MS Points Worms 2: Armaeddon - 400 MS Points Worms 2: Battle Pack - 200 MS Points Deal of the Week Beginning on April 5th Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam - 600 MS Points Onslaught Mode - 200 MS Points Kit Shortcut Bundle Pack - 600 MS Points Specact Upgrade Bundle - 240 MS Points Battlefield 1943 - 600 MS Points Xbox Live Arcade Islands of Wakfu - 800 MS Points Rush N Attack Ex-Patriot - 800 MS Points Strania - 800 MS Points Coming to the XBLA on April 6th Dishwasher: Vampire Smile - 800 MS Points Add Ons You Don't Know Jac…

Some Xbox 360 gamers had the unfortunate discovery this morning of their achievements going missing or their entire gamerscore reset to zero. Since the announcement this morning Microsoft has said that they are aware of the issue and are working on it. They do offer a few suggestions such as signing in and out of Xbox Live and also recovering your gamertag onto your console. There are reports of people confirming that recovering your gamertag seems to fix the issue. via Xbox Support Twitter Click here to view the article

Some Xbox 360 gamers had the unfortunate discovery this morning of their achievements going missing or their entire gamerscore reset to zero. Since the announcement this morning Microsoft has said that they are aware of the issue and are working on it. They do offer a few suggestions such as signing in and out of Xbox Live and also recovering your gamertag onto your console. There are reports of people confirming that recovering your gamertag seems to fix the issue. via Xbox Support Twitter Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

Gamertags that are in use and have been considered abandoned are now being resurrected so that gamers who want a gamertag change can now use them. According to Major Nelson the process will take some time and that gamers should check back regularly to see if a name that they would like is now available, because they are adding newly revived gamertags daily. via Major Nelson Click here to view the article

Xbox Live turns 10 today and to celebrate the folks over at the Xbox 360 division of Microsoft are giving out deals on all things games! Wreckateer - FREE! Castle Crashers - 50% off Battlefield 1943 - 50% off Fruit Ninja Kinect - 50% off Geometry Wars Retro Evolved - 50% off Bastion - 50% off Peggle - 50% off Full House Poker - 50% off Joining in on the celebration is Major Nelson who will be giving away 10 free One Year Gold subscriptions to Xbox Live every hour beginning at 11 am est. Make sure you are following @MajorNelson on Twitter. Send him your favorite XBL memory or game experience with #XboxLiveis10. Also being given away are limited edition Tenth A…

Xbox Live turns 10 today and to celebrate the folks over at the Xbox 360 division of Microsoft are giving out deals on all things games! Wreckateer – FREE!Castle Crashers – 50% offBattlefield 1943 – 50% offFruit Ninja Kinect – 50% offGeometry Wars Retro Evolved – 50% offBastion – 50% offPeggle – 50% offFull House Poker – 50% offJoining in on the celebration is Major Nelson who will be giving away 10 free One Year Gold subscriptions to Xbox Live every hour beginning at 11 am est. Make sure you are following @MajorNelson on Twitter. Send him your favorite XBL memory or game experience with #XboxLiveis10. Also being given away are limited edition Tenth Anniversary console…

Looks like Santa is going to be delivering a special gift to gamers who want to dump their expensive cable or satellite provider. Microsoft has announced during a financial meeting that their Xbox Live TV service is on track to launch this coming holiday season. According to CNN, Microsoft's demonstration of the tv service showcased voice and motion control technology through Kinect and a sleek interface where Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that gamers will be able to access their favorite channels, live tv shows, news, sports, videos on demand and more. Many financial analysists and executives from all across the board are reporting that Microsoft is in a unique place…

Looks like Santa is going to be delivering a special gift to gamers who want to dump their expensive cable or satellite provider. Microsoft has announced during a financial meeting that their Xbox Live TV service is on track to launch this coming holiday season. According to CNN, Microsoft’s demonstration of the tv service showcased voice and motion control technology through Kinect and a sleek interface where Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that gamers will be able to access their favorite channels, live tv shows, news, sports, videos on demand and more. Many financial analysists and executives from all across the board are reporting that Microsoft is in a unique place…