Xbox 360 HD DVD Player Update Tomorrow

"Amir Majidimehr, the corporate vice president of Microsoft's Consumer Media Technology Group, announced on the AVS Forum that a software update for the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is scheduled for release tomorrow:

It is my pleasure to let you all know that the HD DVD udpate for Xbox 360 is slated for release on 5/15 (i.e. tomorrow!). So when you wake up in the morning, you should be able to upgrade your software. And me free from telling you when are going to get it . Hope you all download it and provide feedback on what you think!

Available since last November, the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is the most affordable way to jump into the next generation of DVD technology, along with the flexibility to enter when you are ready. Just plug Xbox 360 HD DVD Player into Xbox 360 and enjoy the ultimate home theater experience. "

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"We didn't get into PS3 for the first six months of 2007 - we're into this for the next 10 years and beyond." -SCEA president Jack Tretton



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Interview: Microsoft's Shane Kim (Halo 3)

During Microsoft's San Francisco launch party for the Halo 3 "Friends & Family" beta test, we were able to sit down with Shane Kim, corporate VP of Microsoft Game Studios, for an in-depth chat about Xbox 360, Games for Windows, and the current games market.



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Half-Life 2: Episode Two preview + new screenshots

During a recent trip to Valve, we were able to get some hands-on time with Half-Life 2: Episode Two, the cleverly named followup to last year's Half-Life 2: Episode One. With Episode Two, Valve is taking something of a different direction for the Half-Life series, working in more expansive locations and nonlinear battles.



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Microsoft Lifts Shroud Off of Halo 3 to Mixed Reviews

"They've got five, six months until release, so they'll add some polish ... When I compare it to other things in the platform, it's not standout."



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Funcom Announces 'The Secret World' MMORPG for Xbox 360, PC

Funcom has announced 'The Secret World', a new massively multiplayer online role–playing game for the PC and Xbox 360. Taking place on earth, in our time, The Secret World is inspired by history and mythology, modern conspiracy theories and ancient mysteries.

"For there really is a world within ours, a secret world, where magic exists, monsters roam and ancient forces are fighting for the dominance of earth. It is a world of legendary stories, ageless conflicts and powerful cabals. In this world, even modern cities hide secrets. In this world, players can take part in the greatest conspiracies of our age, and battle the forces of darkness across the world and throughout time," said Funcom.