Today is a special day for Xbox Live! Ten years ago the service was officially created, and since then its grown in leaps and bounds. And let’s face it, 10 years is a long time, so what do you think Microsoft has planned for this anniversary? Well, truth is, we’re not entirely sure, but...

When Windows Vista was released it got something that Windows XP didn’t have: DirectX 10. Part of the reason why XP didn’t get DirectX 10 was because of technical issues, but perhaps one of the biggest reasons was the fact that Microsoft just wanted people to upgrade to Vista. DirectX 11 was...

During the last Xbox Live Dahsboard update for the Fall 2012 the USB data storage limit was silently doubled from 16GB to 32GB. This means that players can now save double the amount of data originally allowed for in removable memory. With downloadable content and full games needing a lot of room, this is...

If you’ve ever played a game online via Xbox live then you’re no stranger to the kind of language that permeates through the wires. There are tons of players who verbally abuse others while playing matches, and it’s something that happens too often nowadays. I’ll be the first to admit that I get...

Last week I wrote up a piece about how the Halo 4 Forward Unto Dawn webseries has worked its magic at rekindling my excitement for the Halo series. Since I wrote that post I’ve been doing more digging and from what I’ve seen I’ve become even more filled with anticipation for the upcoming title in the...

Back when Halo: Reach was set to release I would say I was at my highest point in my Halo fandom. I enjoyed the series, watched videos, played the games, and even began to read the books. After Halo 3 ended I was left with a bit of a hole in my chest, wondering just what would happen to the phenomenon of a...

SmartGlass, Microsoft’s answer to Sony’s PS3/Vita CrossPlay feature and Nintendo’s GamePad will be going live on October 26th. First announced back in June, the app will be available for free for anybody with a compatible device. The SmartGlass technology itself is meant to provide a sort...

A little while ago Microsoft introduced a subscription-based purchase system for the new Xbox 360 consoles. Players could grab a 4GB system with the Kinect together for just $99, and they’d be automatically rolled into a bundle with an Xbox Live membership via a subscription for 2 years at $14.99 per...