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Skulls of the Shogun

Indie hit goes mainstream as Skulls of the Shogun finds a release date

Haven't heard of Skulls of the Shogun? You're about to. Indie developer 17-BIT just announced that the game will be appearing on the Xbox 360 and Windows platforms before the end of the month.

Drink Ovaltine: Microsoft is bringing more advertisements to Xbox Live

NUads, the Xbox Live ads that ask players to fill out a poll, have been a huge success for Microsoft after their fall 2012 debut. As a result, Microsoft plans to increase "investment" in the ads.

Xbox International: Microsoft lets Live users migrate Gamertags between countries

Any Xbox Live users that moved between countries and wanted to move their Xbox Live accounts abroad with them use to be out of luck. Now Microsoft is testing a simple new way to aid expatriates keep gaming.
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Minecraft XBLA tops 5 million in sales

Hours before the end of 2012, the Xbox Live Arcade version of Minecraft hit a very impressive sales milestone: 5 million units sold to date.
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Phil Fish: Fez will hit new platforms in 2013

Those jealous of Xbox 360 owners for their exclusive grip on indie hit Fez will not have to wait much longer to see the game on other platforms.

Microsoft apologizes to Halo 4 players with free DLC then bans them

Let it never be said that the distribution of downloadable content can't cause wacky hijinks. The botched release of the Crimson Map Pack DLC for Halo 4 led Microsoft to give away paid content for free and then to accidentally ban players for using it.
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Sega revives Virtua Fighter 2, other classics for the holidays

Virtua Fighter 2, Sonic the Fighters and Fighting Vipers will all be re-released on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network by the end of November.

Digital Blend: Xbox Live turns 10 and Star Wars: The Old Republic goes free-to-play

Xbox Live marks 10-year anniversary with its busiest week ever

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New Assassin’s Creed III DLC may hint at in-game microtransactions

Hoping to buy Assassin's Creed III, but unwilling to devote hours of your time unlocking the game's features? A series of newly revealed DLC packs seemingly suggest that Ubisoft has got you covered.

Microsoft will allow mature games in the Windows 8 Store afterall

The Windows 8 Store's guidelines prevent UK video game publishers from selling many of their most popular games through Microsoft's new service. On the new operating system's launch day, Microsoft said it would ease ratings restrictions, but it may be some time before changes take effect.
Marvel Vs Capcom Origins

Marvel Vs Capcom Origins review: Nostalgia sells, ’nuff said

Wolverine battles Mega Man once again as Capcom offers gamers the reheated roots of the Marvel Vs Capcom franchise.

Digital Blend: The Walking Dead – Episode One finally shambles into release

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Xbox Live entertainment apps free for all this weekend

Microsoft announces the Arcade House Party lineup for XBL

Photos: Microsoft’s last (and worst) CES keynote

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Microsoft fumbles UFC promotion on Xbox Live, promises improvements

Microsoft to eliminate ‘gun-like’ avatar props on Xbox Live

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Sony slapped with class-action suit over no-sue clause

Weekly Rewind: Verizon plans Netflix-competitor service, Xbox Live gets a dashboard update, and Facebook’s Timeline officially launched in New Zealand

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Microsoft forbids class action lawsuits within new Xbox Live terms

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Microsoft releases Xbox apps for Windows and iOS devices

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Netflix updates Xbox 360 app with Kinect control, still lacks 1080p streaming

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Gore Verbinski will produce a Kinect game for 2012

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Xbox Live update adds 40 entertainment apps, Kinect voice and motion controls, cloud storage, and more

UFC on Xbox Live pushed back to December 20

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Microsoft to improve Xbox Live media search through VideoSurf acquisition

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 sells $775 million in five days

Daytona USA Review

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Jurassic Park for Xbox Live delayed in Europe

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Microsoft designing custom version of Silverlight for Xbox dashboard update

Crysis Console Review

Live and on-demand UFC content comes to Xbox Live on December 1

Xbox 360 dashboard update adds 50 new web streaming and cable TV partners