Microsoft has filed a patent that should have Xbox users more than a little worried. Microsoft will allow the Kinect motion sensing device for Xbox 360 to potentially spy on users as they engage the device or use their Xbox when watching movies or even playing games.
Perhaps you planned to celebrate the expected August 5 landing of NASA's Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars with a six pack of Zima and a bag of Funyuns? How about a free game instead? Mars Rover Landing is available right now for free download on Xbox Live. Gameplay involves the Kinect motion sensor, letting players take control of the spacecraft during the so-called "seven minutes of terror" as it enters the red planet's atmosphere. "Families can get a taste of the daring that's involved in this, just landing this mission on the surface," says Doug McCuistion, director of NASA's Mars Exploration Program. "It's going to be very similar to the way the team actually is going to do that."
Here's a look at the Assassins Creed 3 "Rise" trailer in HD quality. Ubisoft will release Assassins Creed 3 on October 30, 2012 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Paramount's streaming app is now available for the Xbox 360, allowing owners of the console to purchase and redeem movie titles from the UltraViolet...
With the shadow of a new console looming larger by the day, perhaps it's no surprise that Microsoft didn't wow anyone during their annual E3 press conference today in Los Angeles. No, next year's rumored Xbox 360 successor was not shown, mentioned, or even spotted cannoodling with a Kardashian. Instead, the company chose to focus on expanding features and sequels to their mega franchises.
Star Wars 1313 is an upcoming game from LucasArts that is geared more towards an adult audience (although you can imagine youngsters will be dying to get their hands on it). The game will take players into the underworld of Star Wars,
A little less than two months after the PS3 beat them to punch, the Xbox 360 now joins the Amazon Instant Video family. That means all videos you've purchased or have currently rented from Amazon are now available on Microsoft's ubiquitous game console, and if you're an Amazon Prime member, you'll also find the entire Prime Instant Video library there as well. Xbox Live Gold subscribers who are also Amazon Prime members get unlimited access to over 17,000 Prime Instant Videos at no additional cost. Of course Xbox users with Kinect peripheral will have the extra bonus of finding and playing their videos with the wave of a hand or sound of their voice.
