Xbox Live went down for hours on Xbox Series X launch day
Xbox Live went down for about two hours on Xbox Series X|S launch day. Microsoft didn’t say what caused the problem, but in the middle …
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Xbox Live issues have made countless Xbox One consoles unusable
In what has to be a significant blow for anyone who decided to take the day off to avoid the cold, Microsoft is currently dealing …
‘Xbox All Access’ bundles Xbox Live, Game Pass, and a console for one monthly cost
Microsoft will soon unveil an Xbox All Access subscription plan that will give gamers an easy way to experience all that the Xbox One has …
How Nintendo’s new online service stacks up against Xbox Live, PS Plus
After years of being the only major game console maker to continue to offer online services for free, Nintendo is finally following both Sony and …
Teen racks up $8,000 Xbox bill, report says
Smooth move, Xbox. Pembroke, Ontario parent Lance Perkins got the shock of a lifetime on Dec. 23 when he discovered his 17-year-old son had racked …
One of the hackers allegedly behind the PSN and Xbox Live attacks has been arrested
For millions of gamers around the world, Christmas was ruined last week when hackers from a group called “Lizard Squad” crippled the online gaming networks …
The hackers behind the PSN and Xbox Live attacks explain why they did it
People all over the world tried to enjoy some online gameplay on their new PlayStation and Xbox consoles on Christmas Day, but they couldn’t. Millions more …
Hack update: PSN remains offline and some Xbox Live services still down for the count
Both Sony’s PlayStation Network and Microsoft’s Xbox Live services were hit on Christmas Eve with DDoS attacks, with hacker group Lizard Squad taking responsibility for …
Merry Christmas, from hackers: PlayStation Network and Xbox Live both attacked
A hacker group known as “Lizard Squad” has claimed responsibility for attacks targeting both Microsoft’s Xbox Live and Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) on Wednesday evening.
Surprise: Xbox Live crashes amid Titanfall launch [updated]
Titanfall is one of the year’s most anticipated games and it’s been getting rave reviews so far that say it’s lived up to the hype. …
Your iOS and Android games could soon run on Xbox Live
Game Center on iOS has always been a bit of a let down. As a bare bones social network to keep track of your friends …
Microsoft plots living room domination with 43 new entertainment apps for Xbox 360
Game consoles are no longer simply for video games, as evidenced by last week’s announcement that the PlayStation 3 is the top Netflix (NFLX) streaming device of the …
Minecraft sells almost 4.5 million copies on Xbox 360 as other indie games continue to struggle
Big-budget games such as Halo 4 and Call of Duty: Black Ops II might brag about how they rule the Xbox 360 in terms of sales, but indie …
Microsoft working on original ‘interactive video’ programming for Xbox Live
With 40 million users on Xbox Live, Microsoft (MSFT) is reportedly preparing to create original video programming to be distributed on the Xbox 360, according to …
Xbox Live update delivers Comcast’s VOD service, HBO Go and MLB.TV
Microsoft has begun to roll out an update for its Xbox Live service that includes new on-demand content from Comcast, along with apps from HBO …
Microsoft may be working to offer Xbox Live games on Android and iOS
A Microsoft spokesperson recently suggested that the Redmond-based firm is working to bring its Xbox Live games to other platforms. Microsoft’s Xbox Live titles are …
Microsoft may discontinue its virtual currency system
Microsoft may be preparing to discontinue its virtual currency system by the end of the year, according to Inside Mobile Apps. The software giant is reportedly …
Microsoft unveils official Xbox LIVE iOS app
Microsoft recently unveiled an official Xbox LIVE application for iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The application allows users to view and …
Microsoft's Windows Phone Mango Games Hub changes revealed
On Tuesday, Microsoft noted several of the Games Hub changes that will go into effect when Windows Phone Mango launches this fall. Mango’s Games Hub …
Microsoft reports blow-out Q4, record year on Xbox sales
Microsoft released its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday and noted that its revenue of $17.73 billion was greater than any other fourth quarter in the …
Microsoft not entering portable gaming market, COO says
Will Microsoft enter the portable gaming market to compete with Nintendo, Sony, and Apple? According to its chief operating officer, Dennis Durkin, not yet. In …
RIM eyes social gaming with Scoreloop buy
As Research In Motion continues on its quest to recapture consumers’ hearts, minds and wallets, the Canadian BlackBerry maker on Tuesday announced its acquisition of …
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary edition landing November 15th
During Microsoft’s keynote at the E3 2011 tradeshow in Los Angeles on Monday, Microsoft confirmed that it will launch a special edition of Halo, titled …
Microsoft site leaks E3 announcements: Halo 4, redesigned Xbox Live, Voice Search
Microsoft’s own Xbox Live homepage recently leaked some new details that we should be hearing about shortly at its annual E3 press conference in Los …
Microsoft Windows Phone Mango hands-on
We’ve just seen a test handset running Windows Phone OS codenamed Mango, and even though the update won’t be available until the Fall, it brings …
Microsoft helps students avoid studying with free Xbox 360 back-to-school offer
Microsoft on Thursday revealed its back-to-school offer for 2011, which is likely to drop students’ jaws and raise parents’ eyebrows at the same time. This …
Windows Phone 7 suffers second outage this week
Microsoft has confirmed that its Windows Phone 7 platform on Friday suffered its second major outage this week. Early on Friday, users began reporting that …
