News: Microsoft UK defends Kinect price
“You don’t have to buy anything else.” A Microsoft UK rep has defended the £129.99 price tag on the Kinect motion sensor for Xbox 360, pointing out that a single unit delivers the complete multiplayer experience. “The camera tracks six people – with two active gamers – you don’t have to buy anything else,” group marketing manager Brett Siddons told TechRadar. “I’ll let you do the maths, but when …

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′
It’s a winter murderland as Battlefield: Bad Company 2 deploys VIP Map Pack 5 on Xbox 360 and PS3 today. The snow will turn crimson on White Pass in Rush mode, and on Nelson Bay in Conquest. Check out the trailer after the break. Continue reading Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′ Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′ originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 …

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NBA Jam for 360, PS3 Rated by ESRB
Rumors of the new NBA Jam heading to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have been circulating since the game was announced, and now it seems all but officially confirmed. An ESRB rating has popped up (above), clearly marking the game for the two HD systems. And in case you’re curious, it’s rated E for Everyone. This isn’t the first time a ratings board has fanned the flames of these rumors. Just a …

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Tom Clancy’s HAWX 2 Hands-On [Xbox 360]
We re-enlist with the High Altitude Warfare eXperimental squadron in this air combat sequel–now with takeoffs and landings.

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ESRB outs NBA Jam on Xbox 360 and PS3
Though EA continues to dance around a version of NBA Jam for consoles beyond Wii , the United States’ ESRB is the latest ratings agency to announce the game for Xbox 360 and PS3. The German USK listed the cherished basketball game for high-def consoles earlier this month. We’re — once again — following up for official comment from EA. We know the ratings boards can’t be the only ones looking …

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