Video Game Talk: E3 Report and New Reviews

News  |  www.videogametalk.com | Jun 6, 2009

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Microsoft adds Rare to its exclusive mix

News  |  www.videobusiness.com | Sep 25, 2002

SEPT. 25 | Microsoft Corp. confirmed Wednesday that it has bought British videogame developer Rare Ltd. for $375 million in cash from Nintendo and founders Chris and Tim Stamper (VB Online, 9-11).

http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA617932.html?q=%2C+

Zatz Not Funny!

Comcast published the results of a study earlier this month claiming that viewers preferred Comcast HD signals to HD transmissions from Dish Network and DirecTV. The study was conducted by Frank M. Magid Associates with oversight by Accenture and the law firm Loeb & Loeb.

http://www.zatznotfunny.com/

Adidas and Xbox team up to kick goals

News  |  www.bandt.com.au

Sporting brand adidas has teamed up with Microsoft’s Xbox in a major international brand cross pollination initiative in the lead up to the anticipated launch of the Xbox 360.

http://www.bandt.com.au/news/80/0c037580.asp?print=true

How Long Does Xbox Have Netflix Locked Up?

Blog  |  www.multichannel.com | Aug 12, 2009

However, as blogger Dave Zatz notes, Microsoft used that language — “Xbox 360 will be the only game system that lets users instantly watch movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix” — in its July 2008 announcement. (See Microsoft’s Xbox Gets In Netflix Queue.)

http://www.multichannel.com/blog/BIT_RATE/20847-How_Long_Does_Xbox_Have_Netflix_Locked_Up_.php?rssid=20079

phantompwr's Home Theater Gallery (28 photos)

I did all the work to set this up myself, including building the speaker stands myself (with some help and expensive tools that I can't afford from some friends). The TV is a 42" Sharp Aquos, Speakers are Bayaudio TC40, except center and surround back, which are a TC42 and an 865 respectively.

http://www.blu-ray.com/community/gallery.php?member=phantompwr

Nintendo GameCube scores biggest launch

News  |  www.variety.com | Nov 29, 2001

In the biggest launch of a new gaming console to date, Nintendo said Thursday its new GameCube system sold more than 500,000 units in its first week in the U.S. That's 200,000 more than rival Xbox from Microsoft, which bowed at retailers Nov. 15..Business News, news from the entertainment source:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117856530.html?categoryid=18&cs=1

I suppose the timing is just about right for these rumors to pop up. Fudzilla, quoting unnamed...

Blog  |  weblogs.variety.com

I suppose the timing is just about right for these rumors to pop up. Fudzilla, quoting unnamed “industry sources” is saying that ATI has secured the GPU rights to the next generation Xbox.

http://weblogs.variety.com/the_cut_scene/2009/10/on-this-whole-xbox-720-business.html

What’s Hot » Blog Archive » Brand New Test Drive Unlimited Downloadable Rides

Atari today announced that the Test Drive Collection Volume 4 downloadable car pack is available now on Xbox Live Marketplace for Test Drive Unlimited, the ultimate automotive and lifestyle gaming experience for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

http://www.sitv.com/blogs/whatshot/2007/05/14/brand-new-test-drive-unlimited-downloadable-rides/