Crosshairs November 5, 2009: PlayTV, BioWare, Windows 7
This week on Crosshairs, we play around with PlayTV, chat to Microsoft's David McLean about gaming on Windows 7 and Xbox 360 sales in Australia, and talk to Dr. Greg ...
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Interview With Microsoft's David McLean
Randolph Ramsay talks to Microsoft's David McLean about what Windows 7 offers gamers and his take on the Xbox 360's performance in the Australian market.
Xbox 360 soon to stream ESPN?
The New York Times reports Microsoft has been in negotiations with Disney to stream live feeds of sporting events via its console.
Survey: Aussie parents unaware of console locks
Newspoll study finds 22 percent of parents believe parental locks can be overridden by their children; majority doesn't even know locks exist.
Bible coming to 360, 'We Pray' actually viral ad
[UPDATE] Publishing house announces it is bringing holy book to consoles; controversial Catholic mass simulator actually PR gimmick for Dante's Inferno.
440,000 PS3s sell during Thanksgiving week, 360 sales unclear
Sony's console sells 37.2% more during "Black Friday" week than it did in all of October; Microsoft says Xbox 360 doubled previous week's total, but exact figures not provided.
Microsoft patents in-game guide system
Researcher's 2008 patent for "User-Powered Always Available Contextual Game Help" shows Microsoft is considering an in-game guide similar to that of New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
2 million Xbox Live users Facebooked, a-Twitter
Microsoft announces around 10% of its subscribers log onto social networks during first week of 360 integration; 1 million check out Last.fm, 1.7 million peruse Zune video store.
Datel suing Microsoft over memory-unit lockout
British maker of high-capacity, low-price storage units takes legal action against software giant, accusing it of antitrust violation.
Last.fm, Microsoft sound off on Xbox Live partnership
Q&A: Representatives from the music-streaming service and platform holder explain the deal and what the future holds for third-party services on the Xbox 360.
Xbox Movies on Demand launching in Australia on November 17
Movie service finally comes down under, along with Facebook and Twitter.
Xbox 360 Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm hit Nov. 17
Microsoft confirms launch date for social entertainment services, on-demand HD video from Zune.
360 Arcade effectively $100 at Wal-Mart this weekend
[UPDATE] Megaretailer offering $100 online gift card with purchase of $200 hard-drive-less edition of Microsoft's console--but offer valid in stores only.
Aussie games sector set for 2009 growth
Local industry body tips 2009 Australian games revenue to outstrip previous year.
Xbox Live Rewards program launches
[UPDATE] Microsoft unveils invite-only program that lets XBL Gold subscribers get MS points for renewing subscriptions, taking surveys, buying items on XBL Marketplace.
Xbox Live Marketplace packed with new content
King Kong demo, theme packs for Fight Night 3, Hexic HD, Bejeweled 2, Crystal Quest content now available.
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