"Microsoft Research has revealed an amazing new experiment that uses Kinect and a clever projector to turn any surface into an interactive touch-based interface."

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Forza 4 is just over a week away from release. For those of you that just can't wait, or aren't quite sure if you're willing to shell out the coin quite yet, you can now take a quick drive around Bernese Alps to make up your mind. The demo weights in at 1.27 GB but only currently available to Xbox Live Gold subscribers....

Unconfirmed reports from Insideris tell the exciting story that you will be able to play Xbox 360 games on your Windows 8 PC! Earlier this month Microsoft announced plans to merge Xbox.com and Games for Windows Marketplace into a one-stop-shop, which perhaps give some weight to the rumour. However it is also said that a the GFWL platform will still be used, restricting cross-platform multiplayer, initially at least.

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There has been a truckload of chatter regarding the next generation of console reveals and releases recently, and now there's a little more. BGR are reporting that an undisclosed source within Microsoft has confirmed that they plan to unveil their next-gen Xbox console at E3 2012, as previously rumoured. Meanwhile, analyst Michael Patcher predicts a date for the PlayStation 4, saying "it's unlikely" that we'll see the PS4 in 2012, but that he is "sticking to 2014, so an 'unveil' in 2013." Whil...

VideoGamer.com is reporting that Microsoft is planning to announce the successor to the Xbox 360 at next year's E3, and Crytek has already commenced work on the development of a TimeSplitters game for the next generation of consoles. While specifications have not been revealed, Crytek is said to be using Microsoft's DirectX 11 which features tessellation, multithreaded rendering and compute shaders....

Straight from the stages of E3 is a beautiful new trailer for the highly anticipated Forza Motorsport 4. Shame about the soundtrack, but let's focus on some of the nifty features which are highlighted, such as Kinect head-tracking. It's due for release on October 14, 2011...

So, Halo: Reach is here. This latest entry to the acclaimed franchise currently sports a 92/100 review average, encompassing over 60 reviews. Impressively, it made $US200 million in sales in the United States and Europe in the first 24 hours of its release. Oh, and within 24 hours of release the highest number of concurrent Halo 3 players was surpassed. Want more numbers? Here's how things panned out 5 days after it hit store shelves:
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It has been rumored that Mass Effect 2 might make its way to the PlayStation 3. Despite BioWare's previous denial, they've let the cat out of the bag at Germany's GamesCom with the announcement that Mass Effect 2 will see a PlayStation 3 release in January of 2011.
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Gaming on Windows Phone 7 is very serious business, say Microsoft. Xbox LIVE integration is thorough, featuring messaging, gamerscore, friends lists and even the ability to customise your avatar on the phone. They're also working closely with developers of popular games from the iOS and Android platforms to ensure all of the classics, such as Flight Control, are ready to go upon launch - all with XBL achievements.
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Halo Reach is merely months away, with "Noble Team's epic, planetary battle" beginning on September 14th, in fact. Bungie has just let-loose the final trailer for the highly anticipated Xbox 360 shooter, which serves as a campaign trailer for you all to whet your appetite with. ...

Apparently, and not exactly surprisingly, Microsoft had plans to create a standard for cross-platform play between Games for Windows LIVE titles and the Xbox 360. But according to Rahul Sood, CTO of gaming at HP, the idea was binned after play-tests left the Xbox gamers emotionally bruised and battered.
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The next Metal Gear Solid is on the way, titled Rising, and a trailer has been outed at Microsoft's E3 press conference. Fans of sneaking, prepare to be quietly excited...

Before you ask; Kinect is the official name for Microsoft's Natal, which was merely a codename for the project. Kinect lands this November, and is priced at $150 USD. Surprisingly, it's smaller than what you might have expecetd, but still requires it's own power adapter...

Just a day after the FOXTEL for Xbox 360 announcement was made, we become privy to a heap of new details thanks to an interview with Microsoft's Andrew Jenkins over at AusGamers. And it's most disappointing. When asked if the service will provide IQ-like functionality, being the pausing and rewinding of live television, Jenkins responded explaining that there will indeed be live TV, but "won't have those features." Furthermore, Jenkins delivered a heavy blow regarding live TV to Australian sports fans......

Microsoft's Xbox 360 and FOXTEL have linked arms to deliver the popular pay television service via the popular games console. It's said that FOX Sports, Discovery, Nickelodeon, Disney, MTV, and "other leading channels" will be available, as well as video-on-demand services. No pricing has yet been detailed, and no that's not the real logo. Hit the jump for the full press release.....