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Zune Games by 2008

Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, will introduce video games for its Zune music player within 18 months to match features available on Apple Computer Inc.'s dominant iPod.

Peter Moore, a vice president in the company's Xbox video- game business, confirmed the plan yesterday, saying the Zune's large screen will offer a better way to play handheld games. He didn't specify what games would be offered.

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jedicurt7073d ago

only a year and a half behind the competition. good job MS at creating the "iPod Killer"

dikturbo7073d ago

With the kind of dough behind the big MS why aren't I seeing an MS-iPhone? The world didn't need another iPod, it needed a better convergence product.

I read this after the iPhone article but I stand my ground on the iPhone's practicality. If you are a current Mac user this was the peripheral we've all been waiting for.

Shadow Flare7073d ago

i bet themart has the bill gates wallpaper for his zune

Nitrox7073d ago

"the device might provide competition for handheld gaming devices such as Nintendo Co.'s DS and Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Portable"

I doubt any games zune can bring could even be competition for GBA. The only kind of gameplay I expect for this device would be comparable to an prettied-up cellphone game.
I mean serioulsly a little clicker wheel thing between a ply button and back button?

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Top Racers Need Top Gear – Introducing the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller and Headset

Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."

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news.xbox.com
Killer2020UK31d ago

Oh my, that is one gaudy design

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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fortressofsolitude.co.za
italiangamer32d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde30d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy31d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12530d ago (Edited 30d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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44% of games industry professionals have considered leaving the industry as a result of redundancies

New report from Skillsearch found that 22% of those surveyed had been laid off within the past 12 months.

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gamesindustry.biz
Cockney34d ago

Well if that 44% left im sure there would be a lot less redundancies