No new Xbox this year as Microsoft confirm Xbox 720 won't be released in 2012 and no new PS3 say Sony!

Commenting on the report that Microsoft, the Xbox 360 manufacturer will produce its next console to compete with the upcoming Nintendo Wii U, Microsoft’s French Marketing Director Cedrick Delmas has commented that the PlayStation rival will launch “nothing new in 2012.”

Hard Corps: Uprising - Fast-Paced, Side-Scrolling Shooter in Microsoft's House Party program

Hard Corps: Uprising is now available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Are Google about to move into video games big time?

Reports that Johnny Chung, the man behind Microsoft's Kinect Xbox control system, has jumped ship to Google raise speculation that the internet giant is moving into the video game business big time.

Puppetry using Xbox Kinect - video

The video below shows a protoype for Microsoft Kinect used to control puppets with hand movements.

Interesting to see the Apple logo on the MacBook that appears to be running to operation. The guy on the irght is seen adjusting the controls on the laptop.

Microsoft launch X360 KINECT controller free gaming in the UK

Today see the launch of Microsoft's Kinect, controller free, hardware for their flagship Xbox 360 console. This follows Sony launch of their Move controller system earlier, both trying to cash in on Nintendo's Wii dominance of the tracking control gaming market. Where both Sony and Nintendo require a controller Kinect uses a players movement to control onscreen actions.

Why is Kinect so laggy? How Microsoft's new controller fails to inspire new gamers.... Project Natal fails to deliver!

Microsoft promised so much and now that the chance to launch Kinect (project Natal) is about to arrive so has it delivered? Looks like the answer is NO! With reported lag in the Kinect system and videos posted daily show the lag between gamer actions and game play what can Microsoft do? Did they include a contract with game testers NOT to publish lag reports before launch? Watch this top notch developer video (until it's taken down) from the US Jimmy Falon show.

Xbox LIVE compusory update 1st November - mandatory Xbox LIVE update to include new features and service

Xbox LIVE subscribers are presented with the screen below explaining the madatory update. You must update or lose all your Xbox LIVE functions!

Kinect to Savings on the Latest Video Games and Electronics

Look to Target for low prices on this season's most popular tech items including:

Xbox Kinect and Video Game Savings

• Buy any 2 video games, get 1 free. Choose from hundreds of titles!
• Free $20 Target GiftCard with the purchase of the 4GB Xbox 360 Kinect bundle ($299.99) - includes Xbox 360 game system, Kinect sensor, Adventure Sports game and one wireless controller (available Thursday, Nov. 4th at 8 am)
• 250GB PS3 Toy Story Bundle ($349.99) - includes game console, wireless controller, Toy Story 3 game and Toy Story 1 and 2 on DVD/Blu-ray (over $100 in added value)

KONAMI dates Kinect for Xbox 360 titles

DanceEvolution and CROSSBOARD 7 will be released alongside the motion-sensor technology on Kinect for Xbox 360, at launch on November 10th, while HUDSON SOFT’s Sports Island Freedom title will follow on November 25th.

Microsoft urged to sell off Xbox division as shares drop 2 per cent

Goldman Sachs have downgraded Microsoft shares and urged the company to sell it's unprofitable consumer entertainment division including Xbox.

Fable III: Kingmaker smart phone GPS app offers the chance to earn in-game gold

Microsoft announces a new geo-location mobile game for Fable III Fans, launching Monday 4th October. Fable III: Kingmaker, an innovative geo-location mobile gaming experience which will invite “Fable III” fans across Europe into a virtual land grab of epic proportions, all in the name of gold.

Forza Motorsport 3 Ultimate Collection Out next month including all DLC plus a Top Gear TV series tie-in

The hottest name in racing games and the world’s biggest car show today announced the beginning of a long-term collaboration, kicking off with the release of Forza Motorsport 3 Ultimate Collection in October.

Xbox LIVE 3 months Gold Membership 'Paperform' out now

Here's the first look at Xbox LIVE 3 month Gold membership promo posters...

$200 million + worth of Halo: Reach discs don't work!

Bungie forums reports loads of users have been hit with error messages when trying to play their games after waiting tears for the release! Checkout the 68 pages of complaints under the "Disc Not Reading" title...

November 10th date set for Kinect Xbox 360 bundle arriving in UK

Microsoft have announced the long awaited arrival of their Nintendo Wii and PlayStation Move busting, controller free Kinect video game system. The price for the Kinect bundle is £299.99 for the 250gb console and the Kinect sensor and Kinect Adventure video game.

Watch the banned Xbox 360 commercial - see if you agree

What do you think?

Microsoft to sell Xbox 360 in China following ban since 2000 - despite creating $4 billion profit for Chinese exports

China has had a ban on video game consoles since 2000, fear that youths will spend all their time playing games, the government edict in the year 2000 banned the sale of game consoles. It's OK for them to make the consoles or parts for them but there sale is not allowed (legally). Now this may change as Microsoft are working with the Chinese government to allow the sale of their Xbox 360.

Microsoft Kinect UK tour dates and venues - book your time today!

Microsoft will showcast their new Kinect motion control system around the UK this summer where users can 'try before they buy' the controller less system.

The Tour Dates and locations confirmed so far are…

PlayStation Move prices announced - Starter kit featuring motion controller and camera to cost around £50

October 19th will see the launch of PlayStation Move motion controller and camera the price has been announced for the starter kit. It's down to retailers what they charge, but the PlayStation Eye camera is expected to cost £25 with the sub-controller at the same price, the main motion controller is expected to cost £35 - considerably lower than Microsoft Kinect.

SoftServe Inc. Became General Sponsor of the "CEE IT Outsourcing Review 2009" Research

SoftServe, a leading global provider of proven high quality software development, testing and consulting, announced that the company became the General Sponsor of the "CEE IT Outsourcing Review 2009" research. The "Central and Eastern European IT Outsourcing Review" is a project of the Central and Eastern European Outsourcing Association (CEEOA).