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Review Phanteks Enthoo Evolv X Review

We put the Evolv X through its paces to see if it's really worth £200.

21-9-18 // 7:00p.m.

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CryEngine 5.5 released, CryEngine 5.6 to drop 32-bit support

Crytek concentrating solely on 64-bit targets.

21-9-18 // 11:38a.m.

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UL's Futuremark announces iGPU, ray tracing benchmark plans

Due out starting early next month.

21-9-18 // 11:24a.m.

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Nvidia announces Turing-focused SDKs

Aims to unlock Tensor, RT core functionality.

21-9-18 // 11:00a.m.

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Konami announces Metal Gear Survive open beta

Console gamers only, sadly.

14-12-17 // 11:14a.m.

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Microsoft announces Xbox Game Pass subscription service

Monthly fee for library access.

1-3-17 // 11:16a.m.

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Microsoft to free up old XBL Gamertags

Old Xbox accounts for the chop.

17-5-16 // 1:51p.m.

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Xbox One backwards compatibility goes live tonight

You'll have to download the games, tho'.

12-11-15 // 12:12p.m.

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Microsoft announces Xbox Live Indie Games closure

Promises to conserve projects.

10-9-15 // 12:19p.m.

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Microsoft enables Xbox One to Windows 10 streaming

Take your tablet to the loo for Xbox fun.

20-7-15 // 12:01p.m.

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Xbox Live, PlayStation Network downed by Xmas DDoS

Lizard Squad claims responsibility.

29-12-14 // 9:12a.m.

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Xbox Live potentially hit by DDoS

A hacker group has claimed responsibility for taking Xbox Live out of action.

2-12-14 // 1:25p.m.

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Redditor discovers Xbox One 24-hour demo scheme

Microsoft might be about to launch an scheme giving access to new titles for 24-hours for Gold subscribers.

22-8-14 // 11:48a.m.

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Microsoft denies Xbox Music, Video closure plans

Alive and well, says Belfiore.

24-7-14 // 11:23a.m.

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Review Gears of War: Judgment review

The fist-pumping, chest-bumping, space jock shooter is back, but is it any better?

22-3-13 // 4:55p.m.

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Microsoft replacing Xbox Live voice chat with Skype

Skype is set to become the default voice chat for Xbox Live and will replace Windows Live Messenger.

18-1-13 // 10:08a.m.

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Microsoft announces Xbox Live TV

Microsoft has announced it will bring TV and YouTube features to the Xbox 360.

7-6-11 // 9:39a.m.

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Windows Phone 7 hits 1.5 million milestone

Microsoft's Achim Berg reveals that 1.5 million Windows Phone 7 handsets have shipped.

22-12-10 // 1:05p.m.

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Windows Phone 7 launches

Microsoft has officially launched Windows Phone 7, with a major focus on the cloud and gaming.

12-10-10 // 10:20a.m.

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Review Snoopy Flying Ace Review

Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts crew engage in bonkers but brilliant aerial arcade combat

27-6-10 // 6:38a.m.

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Xbox Live for original Xbox to be axed soon

Microsoft has announced that it will soon be removing Xbox Live support for all Xbox 1 services.

5-2-10 // 11:15a.m.

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GCHQ recruiting via Xbox Live

Intelligence organisation GCHQ is now advertising for operatives via Xbox Live.

23-11-09 // 12:34p.m.

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Microsoft will not apologise for Xbox bans

Microsoft has refused to apologise to users who have been banned from Xbox Live for running pirated games.

13-11-09 // 11:23a.m.

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Review Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram

For anyone that found the TV series Robot Wars totally inept at satisfying your childhood urges for giant robots beating the crap out of each other, help is at hand. For 1200 Xbox Live Arcade points, you could battle your own mechs in the awesomely arcdady world of Virtua On.

3-5-09 // 9:50a.m.

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Xbox Live survey puts Obama ahead in polls

A survey of opinions on Microsoft's Xbox Live service has shown that console gamers prefer Barack Obama for president.

23-9-08 // 10:00a.m.

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Microsoft details new Xbox Live

At E3 2008 Microsoft has revealed information about the new update to Xbox Live, including the ability to copy games to a hard drive.

15-7-08 // 11:05a.m.

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1.3 million play Call of Duty 4 daily

According to stats released by Infinity Ward, nearly 1.3 million people play Call of Duty 4 everyday - and that's just on the Xbox 360!

1-4-08 // 9:35a.m.

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Duke Nukem Forever for 2008?

In a series of emails with the Dallas Business Journal, 3D Realms has confirmed DNF for a 2008 release and an XBL port of Duke 3D.

7-2-08 // 10:50a.m.

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Xbox Live Video Marketplace launches in the UK

Microsoft has launched the Xbox Live Video Marketplace in the UK, letting gamers get their hands on a wide selection of HD and SD movies.

11-12-07 // 10:58a.m.

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Nokia announces N-Gage. Again.

Nokia accepts that the N-Gage was pretty much a disasterous flop for all concerned. So, instead, they've announced the N-Gage gaming platform. We're confused too.

30-8-07 // 11:46a.m.

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id confirms Rage, Quake Zero, Quake XBLA

Carmack and co. have had a very busy week at QuakeCon '07, unveiling a new title and two Quake remakes. Check out the trailer for Rage within.

6-8-07 // 9:57a.m.

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Review Gaming Headset Head to Head

Gaming headsets used to be a frivolous thing that people would laugh at you for wearing, but now they are an almost essential part of a game experience. Join us as we take out the Creative Fatal1ty headset and pit them against the Sennheiser PC 161.

30-5-07 // 8:40a.m.

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360 video service has issues, Gates compares PS3 to brick

Users are downloading video and not getting it. Unsurprisingly, they're turning to the net to vent their anger. Also, Bill Gates goes mental on Sony.

24-11-06 // 11:30a.m.

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Xbox 360 users, meet 1980s arcade

Microsoft has announced a new series of retro titles to be distributed on Xbox Live. Check out Frogger and Street Fighter 2!

12-7-06 // 3:26p.m.

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Halo 3 trailer - GOGOGO!

E3 2006: The Microsoft press conference yielded a trailer for 2007's shooter of choice, Halo 3. Get downloading!

10-5-06 // 1:48a.m.

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Grand Theft Auto 4 simultaneously on X360 and PS3

E3 2006: In a major surprise, Microsoft has announced that the next in the Grand Theft Auto series will be coming to the Xbox 360 at the same time as it launches for PS3.

10-5-06 // 12:42a.m.

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Valve developing for Xbox 360

The head honcho at Valve Software has confirmed that there will be upcoming delights for owners of the next-gen console. Or those that just like to, y'know, follow these things.

26-4-06 // 10:58p.m.

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Watch E3 2006 on Xbox Live

Can't make it to LA for E3? Microsoft will beam news, videos and demos to your TV via Xbox Live Marketplace.

26-4-06 // 2:21p.m.

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An Easter Message

Delivering his annual Easter Message, Wil Harris encourages the world to work together in peace and harmony - and wonders whether £300 is better spent on a new graphics card or an Xbox 360.

16-4-06 // 12:47p.m.

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