22 Nov
Earlier today, Xbox.com, Xbox Live and other related servers went offline without warning. Microsoft has since confirmed to GamesIndustry International that all services have been restored, and it is currently investigating the cause of the disruption. “Microsoft can confirm that all online services have been restored,” a representative said. “We are investigating the root cause […]
09 Nov
Speaking to Engadget, Microsoft’s senior director of product management Albert Penello has said that the Xbox One will not even be able to play disc-based games without a mandatory day one update. “Functionally, you will be able to do very little without taking the day one update,” Penello said, in part. “A lot of the […]
17 Oct
A Microsoft representative has told Kotaku that the ability for Xbox One owners to identify themselves by their real name has been postponed. “While real identities continue to be part of our plans for the experience on Xbox One, at launch, customers will continue to search for friends using their Gamertags,” the rep said. “Our […]
31 Aug
Microsoft has rebranded the Xbox Live Marketplace. The U.K. website shows it as the Xbox Games Store, while the U.S. website simply calls it Xbox Games. This rebranding brings the Marketplace in line with Microsoft’s other digital stores including the Xbox Video Store, Xbox Music Store and the Windows Store. An update was also released […]