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December of 2009

 

Rate 2010: The Year of Xbox 360 Domination

Original at Planet Xbox 360 external link    Thu, Dec 31

Out with the old and in with the new is the usual quid pro quo that comes at the end of each year and with everything gamers have been exposed to, 2009 will without a doubt be a tough act to follow. However, as Microsoft Game Studios flaunts what the 360 has to offer, the console stands to seize the...

Rate Fable II for the Xbox 360 is a Saga of Fighting and Sultry Lives - Xbox Freedom

Original at xboxfreedom.com external link    Wed, Dec 23

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Xbox Freedom (blog) Fable II for the Xbox 360 is a Saga of Fighting and Sultry Lives Xbox Freedom (blog) If you were looking for a cool action role playing game, you should not look further than the Fable II which is released by Microsoft Game Studios for Xbox ...

Rate Crackdown 2 Xbox 360 Screenshots

Original at Gameinfowire.com external link    Sat, Dec 5

Recently showcased at Tokyo Game Show and published by Microsoft Game Studios, Crackdown 2 is set for release next year and will continue the sense of scale ...

Rate Games on Demand for Windows set to unleash mid-December - TechShout!

Original at TechShout! external link    Sat, Dec 5

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MCV Games on Demand for Windows set to unleash mid-December blog) The new Live-enabled versions of Microsoft Game Studios distributed games namely World of Goo and Osmos will also be available to them. ... Games on Demand for Windows arriving soonGame Guru (blog) all 65 news articles »

Rate Games on Demand for Windows arriving soon - Game Guru

Original at Game Guru external link    Thu, Dec 3

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MCV Games on Demand for Windows arriving soon blog) Gamers can also gain access to the latest Live-enabled versions of Microsoft Game Studios distributed titles like Osmos and World of Goo. ... Games on Demand for Windows set to unleash mid-DecemberTechShout! (blog) all 65 news articles »

November of 2009

 

Rate Halo Wars line Megabloks Toy Product Review

Original at So Hood external link    Thu, Nov 26

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Product reviewed by Mario Diaz, So Hood Magazine, SoHood.com The Halo Wars Collectors Series was modeled after Microsoft Game Studios game, Halo Wars. ...

Rate Law firm interested in hearing from banned Xbox Live gamers - ZDNet

Original at Steve Gillmor's GestureLab external link    Wed, Nov 25

Law firm interested in hearing from banned Xbox Live gamers ZDNet (blog) Additionally, sales of both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (published by Activision) and Halo 3: ODST (published by Microsoft Game Studios) would likely ... and more »

Rate Microsoft seeking lead producer for Epic games

Original at Neoseeker external link    Fri, Nov 20

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The job opening is for an experienced individual who will be working with Epic Games to "drive the success of Gears of War" and "lead the publishing side of ... Microsoft lists more jobs for Project Natal, 343 Industries; hiring Shadow ...Game Daily

Rate Microsoft Game Studios looking for new Epic Games producer - SCRAWL

Original at scrawlfx.com external link    Thu, Nov 19

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Of course, now is where the speculation begins that Microsoft and Epic Games are hard at work on the next Gears of War game. Whatever it is though, ... Microsoft lists more jobs for Project Natal, 343 Industries; hiring Shadow ...Game Daily

Rate Alan Wake rumored to arrive in May

Original at Neoseeker external link    Fri, Nov 13

Publisher Microsoft Game Studios unceremoniously dropped the PC version of this game for reasons never fully explained. Now the title is just an Xbox 360 ... and more »

Rate Microsoft Xbox Goes Live With “1 vs. 100″ - Wall Street Journal

Original at blogs.wsj.com external link    Mon, Nov 9

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Microsoft Xbox Goes Live With “1 vs. 100″ Later this month, Xbox Live will feature another addition: a live game show. On Nov. 19, Microsoft Game Studios is starting a new season of the multiplayer ... Microsoft: Xbox 360 Only YTD Grower, As Xbox Live Hits 2 Million SimultaneousGamasutra

Year 2009

 

Rate Reach - #1 Official Trailer.Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at video.tiscali.it external link    Thu, Aug 27    2 related articles

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Developer: Bungie Release: Q4 2010 Genre: Shooter Platform: X360 Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Halo: Reach is the next installment in the Halo ... video.tiscali.it

Rate Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Original at WorthPlaying.com external link    Wed, Jun 10

The first game to feature a story that didn't center on Master Chief was Halo Wars, and even that focused heavily on his fellow Spartans. ... and more »

Rate Opinion: Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Original at Dose.ca external link    Tue, Mar 3

Ensemble Studios, who is well recognized for their Ages of Empires series on the PC, built Halo Wars from the ground up with the idea of creating a successful console RTS game while utilizing the Xbox 360 controller. Halo Wars takes place 20 years ... Review: 'Halo Wars' Poughkeepsie Journal

Rate Review: 'Halo Wars'

Original at Poughkeepsie Journal external link    Tue, Mar 3

As far as actually controlling your troops, Microsoft Game Studios made full use of the Xbox 360 controller, effectively re-creating what was previously a mouse/keyboard genre of gaming. As with many games, the left and right analog sticks control the ...

Rate GameSpot Review: Halo Wars (X360)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 22

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By rss@youtube.com (Banana391Returns) Next Review: Battalion Wars (GC) GameSpot Rating: 6.5 Rank: Fair GameSpot Reviewer: Luke Anderson Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Developer: Ensemble Studios ESRB Rating: Teen Type: Sci-Fi Real Time Strategy Release Date: March. 3rd, 2009

Rate How To: HD Funtown Mahjong - Gameplay - TutorialVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Feb 18

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By rss@youtube.com (Taxigamerdotcom) http://www.TaxiGamer.com/ Exclusive Content. XBOX Live Arcade. Author: Taxigamerdotcom Keywords: taxigamer.com txgm FunTown World Limited Microsoft Game Studios 360 xbla 16 tiles tile Added: February 18, 2009

Rate Mega Bloks Halo Wars Construction Set Coming

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Tue, Feb 3

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MEGA Brands and Microsoft Game Studios have announced today a partnership between the two companies. The companies are partnering to make a Halo Wars Construction set, fitting for the upcoming Halo Wars real time strategy game. The Construction set will include items from Halo Wars such...

Year 2008

 

Rate Review: Gears of War 2 - The Birmingham News

Original at The Huntsville Times external link    Sun, Nov 30

Review: Gears of War 2 The Birmingham News - al.com, AL - Nov 30, 2008 Maker: Published by Microsoft Game Studios, developed by Epic Games, Inc. Hits: Gears of War 2 tells a grand, grim story, with the fate of humanity itself ...

Rate Patch: Planet Age of Empires - News, Cheats, age of empires 3, Downloads

Original at Planet Age of Empires external link    Tue, Nov 25

2) Age of Empires Patch..Age of Empires Patch v1.0c by Microsoft Game Studios. 3) Age of Mythology Dem..Age of Mythology Demo by Ensemble Studios. 4) Text EditorText Editor by Vachu. 5) Object EditorObject Editor by Vachu ...

Rate Destructoid review: Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts | Destructoid, The ...

Original at Destructoid external link    Tue, Nov 25

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (Xbox 360) Developed by Rare Ltd. Published by Microsoft Game Studios Released on November 11, 2008 Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts' story begins with a visit to Spiral Mountain, where Banjo and Kazooie are both ...

Rate Opinion: News: Fable 2 Announcement? Next Week, Again. Instead, Have Some ...

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Wed, Nov 19

PS3 Resistance 2 Review An epic shooter -- one of the best PS3 games of the year. Fable II. Console Xbox 360, Publisher Lionhead Studios. Genre Action-RPG, Developer Microsoft Game Studios. Release Date October 2008 ...

Rate Opinion: News: Epic Talks Gears of War 2 Matchmaking Woes - Working on Fix ...

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Tue, Nov 18

360, PS3 Quantum of Solace Review It's not the best first-person shooter, but it's not bad, either. Gears of War 2. Console Xbox 360, Publisher Microsoft Game Studios. Genre Shooter, Developer Epic Games. Release Date 11/07/08 ...

Rate Opinion: News: Ensemble Forming New Studio After Shutdown; Says Microsoft ...

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Mon, Nov 17

360, PS3 Far Cry 2 Review This sequel is both intense and gorgeous. A great FPS. Halo Wars. Console Xbox 360, Publisher Microsoft Game Studios. Genre Strategy, Developer Ensemble Studios. Release Date TBA. ESRB Rating Not Rated ...

Rate Gears of War 2 Xbox 360 Review | DarkZero

Original at DarkZero external link    Fri, Nov 14

Gears of War 2. Xbox 360 Review. Developer: Epic Games | Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios | Genre: Third-person shooter. There is sometimes a misconception that one of the key ingredients for an excellent gaming experience is ...

Rate Girls Got Game! » Blog Archive » Gears of War 2 Review

Original at Girls Got Game! external link    Thu, Nov 13

By Guest Blogger: brukaoru Gears of War 2 Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Epic Games Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios 1-2 Players in campaign, number varies in multi-player modes. ESRB Rating: M for Mature, recommended for ages 17 or older. ...

Rate GAME REVIEW: Fable 2 delves deeper into fantasy, freedom

Original at Muncie Star Press external link    Thu, Nov 6

 IN - Microsoft Game Studios' ambitious Fable 2 is now available for the Xbox 360, and while not a flawless role-playing game (RPG) it delivers a deep and ...

Rate Gears of War 2 Midnight Launch Events, Bonus Goods (and early leaks)

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Wed, Nov 5

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London: GAME at 64-66 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1NP Gears of War comic book artist Liam Sharp and Microsoft Game Studios staff will be on location to participate in the launch activities and give away Gears of War 2 merchandise.

Rate Gears Of War 2 hits Aussie shelves at Midnight "TONIGHT"

Original at xbox external link    Wed, Nov 5

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By xboxoz360 Each summer season in this current console generation, Xbox 360 has led the industry with the best line-up of blockbuster video games, and we are poised to lead the charge again in 2008 with ‘Gears of War 2,'" said Phil Spencer, general manager of Microsoft Game Studios. "Holding the title...

Rate Patch: "Fable II" Xbox LIVE Co-op Confirmed for Day One Release

Original at GameZone external link    Mon, Oct 20

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Microsoft Game Studios and Lionhead Studios announced today that the “Fable II” online co-op feature update is confirmed for an Oct. 21 free download on ... Fable 2 co-operative patch finished EL33TONLINE Fable II' (X360) Online Co-op Patch Ready for Prime-Time WorthPlaying.com

Rate Halo 3: Recon - Some Facts

Original at 1P Start external link    Mon, Oct 13

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By Paul The new campaign chapter predates the events that unfold in “Halo 3″ and gives players a new perspective through the eyes of a new hero in the “Halo” universe. New multiplayer maps ensure that the award-winning Xbox LIVE experience of “Halo 3″ continues to thrive.

Rate Microsoft Shows Off Fall Lineup In San Fran [Xbox 360 Spring Showcase]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, May 13

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By Mike Fahey Microsoft Game Studios is the home to many of the industry's biggest franchises and continues to set the bar for top-quality entertainment experiences for players of all types. Characters from the game universes of "Gears of War," "Fable," "Banjo-Kazooie," and "Viva Piñata" have enth...

Rate Microsoft's Shane Kim Says The Console War Isn't Over [Dice08]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Feb 7

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By McWhertor Kim responded to questions that the Xbox 360 line-up for 2008 appeared to bit thinner than that of 2007, "I think the pipeline is very stacked. You just don't know about it yet." The Microsoft exec was quiet on currently unannounced titles, but did point to a trio of top-tier games the publish...

Year 2007

 

Rate Opinion: NPD Numbers: The Microsoft Take

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Oct 18

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By Brian Crecente You've seen the raw numbers, now read the Microsoft spin on them, Nintendo and Sony coming soon. There is no arguing that September was an amazing month for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft. The went from second to first place, pushed by the astounding sales of Halo 3. Here are some of their bullet poi...

Rate Opinion: Microsoft Gives Away Two Games With 360s [New 360 Bundle]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Oct 8

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By Brian Crecente Microsoft this morning confirmed part of the bundle rumor that's been ravaging the Internet for weeks: All Xbox 360s and Xbox 360 Elites will now come with free copies of Forza Motorsport 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance, a $90 value.

Rate The Biggest Entertainment Launch In History

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Sep 26

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By Mike Fahey Developed by Bungie Studios, the "Halo" franchise is exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and optimized for the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network. The more than 7 million Xbox LIVE users will get a continually evolving gaming experience with "Halo 3." Its o...

Rate Microsoft Confirms and Denies Xbox 360 Price Cut

Original at Internet Financial News external link    Fri, Jul 13

Anyway, on the other side of the coin, Microsoft finally admitted that a price cut was coming. Contradiction? Not exactly. Microsoft Game Studios VP Shane Kim said in an interview with Bloomberg that Microsoft needed to drop the price of the console, and "We definitely are working on that a...

Rate Microsoft to cut Xbox pricing

Original at p2pnet.net external link    Thu, Jul 12

By Jon “We need to compete effectively for that customer and part of that is getting to the mass market price point for the console,” the story has Shane Kim, vice president of Microsoft Game Studios stating, without saying when the reduction(s) would actually happen.

Rate No Xbox 360 Price Reduction for Now

Original at Top Tech News external link    Wed, Jul 11

But at that press briefing the day before the opening of the highly visible E3 gaming trade show, Microsoft Game Studios' Shane Kim told reporters that the company didn't feel "any pressure or any need" to respond to Sony reducing the PlayStation 3 price.

Rate E307: Halo 3 E3 Fact Sheet

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Jul 11

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By Luke Plunkett What: "Halo 3" Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Developer: Bungie Studios Format: DVD for the Xbox 360™ video game system; Xbox LIVE®-enabled Price: Legendary Edition $129.99 (estimated retail price (ERP)), Limited Edition $69.99 (ERP), Standard Edition $59.99 (ERP)

Rate ‘Forza Motorsport 2′ Races Into Living Rooms on Xbox 360 Worldwide

Original at TechWhack external link    Sun, May 27

By Satan Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox(R) and Xbox 360 video game systems, the Windows(R) operating system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative an...

Rate Second Life on XBox Live?

Original at WebProNews external link    Tue, May 15

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By Darren Straight Apparently, the guys are trying to build and incorporate a Second Life on Xbox Live or YouTube, Facebook, any of those big social networking services and sites to the 360. Kim stated that it was a lot of hard work. Kim also revealed that he doubts whether Sony can achieve its online Home networ...

Rate Shadowrun will be the first title that allows for multiplayer gameplay across platforms on Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows

Original at TechWhack external link    Thu, May 10

By Sukhdeep Humans, elves, dwarves and trolls can pick up ”Shadowrun” for the estimated retail price of $69.99 CDN for Xbox 360 and $59.95 CDN for Windows Vista. “Shadowrun” is rated “M” for Mature, for gamers 17 years old and above. Shadowrun will be the first title that allows for multiplayer gameplay a...

Rate Games For Windows - LIVE Gold To Cost $50

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Mar 14

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By Luke Plunkett UNO®" (Carbonated Games/Mattel Inc.). Release date: 2007. The classic party card game that's a No. 1 hit on Xbox LIVE Arcade is also coming to Windows Vista and Games for Windows -- LIVE. Gamers will be able to compete against three other players on the Xbox 360 or Windows Vista platforms to matc...

Year 2006

 

Rate Gears of War Sells 2 Million Copies

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Dec 15

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By Mike Fahey Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games, Inc., today confirmed that Gears of War," the Xbox 360(TM)-exclusive title, has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide since its release six weeks ago, with a stunning 1 million copies sold in the U.S. alone.

Rate Microsoft Talks Blue Dragon, Winning Over Japan

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Dec 14

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By Brian Ashcraft HK: While the expectation is that Blue Dragon will become a key platform driver in Japan and Asia, we have to keep in mind that games like Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey will contribute to the growth and diversification of the Microsoft Game Studios portfolio, and this has a significant bear...

Rate Feature: Marvel, Cryptic and MGS Talk Marvel Universe Online

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Sep 29

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By Brian Crecente I had a chance recently to speak with Frank Pape, senior director of business development for Microsoft Game Studios, Cryptic Studios' Jack Emmert and Vice President of Marvel Interactive, Ames Kirshen, about upcoming massively multiplayer online hero-fest Marvel Universe Online.

Rate Podcast: Gaming Steve Episode 56 - 06.19.2006

Original at Gaming Steve external link    Mon, Jun 19

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Now this is a show! I got Peter Moore, I got a preview of the first RTS for the Xbox 360, I got a review of the Nintendo DS, I got an interview with the godfather of RTS, Louis Castle, I got you a detailed overview of Microsoft Game Studios in Seattle ... I got a lot. Enough with the talk, on with the show!

Rate Podcast: Gaming Steve Episode 55 - 06.06.2006

Original at Gaming Steve external link    Tue, Jun 6

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Episode 55 Program 00:09:37 Game News:Damn those nukes I got aliens to kill!A new Paper Mario game for the GameCube? Is that thing still alive?Alienware assimilates Blu-ray drives.Half-Life 2: Episode One launches.Amsterdam to open game-addiction clinic.Minnesota game bill signed i...

Rate Podcast: Gaming Steve Episode 52 - 05.11.2006

Original at Gaming Steve external link    Thu, May 11

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Episode 52 Program E3 2006 Day 2 RecapWhat's it like to build a creature in Spore? And is Will Wright actually giving the Spore demostration?John and I give our impressions of Viva Pinata, Crackdown, Gears of War, Two Human, and Mass Effect for the Xbox 360.Next John and I switch gears and gi...

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