Xbox Live articles

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  Microsoft unveils new SmartGlass for Xbox One with Twitch streaming

  By Tom Warren on June 10, 2013 01:33 pm + 26 comments

  Microsoft is detailing its new SmartGlass for Xbox One at E3 today. The updated feature now allows Continue reading…

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  Xbox One games will require internet 'spot checks', but Microsoft won't charge to authenticate used games

  By Sean Hollister on May 24, 2013 07:02 pm + 260 comments

  Does the Xbox One actually require an internet connection? Will used game buyers or sellers have to Continue reading…

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  Xbox One lets households share one Xbox Live Gold subscription across multiple accounts

  By Tom Warren on May 22, 2013 03:57 am + 31 comments

  Earlier this year, Microsoft discontinued its Xbox Live Gold Family Pack, an option for families to Continue reading…

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  Microsoft announces live action 'Halo' TV series with Steven Spielberg as executive producer

  By Nathan Ingraham on May 21, 2013 01:47 pm + 56 comments

  Microsoft has just announced a new expansion of the Halo universe — a live-action TV series will Continue reading…

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  Xbox Live adds gameplay recording and sharing, revamps achievements

  By Dante D'Orazio on May 21, 2013 01:27 pm + 7 comments

  Xbox Live has long been a central component to Microsoft's game consoles: it (and Halo 2) almost Continue reading…

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  Next Xbox rumored to emphasize sharing, let publishers mandate 'always-on' connection

  By Chris Welch on April 26, 2013 12:16 pm + 120 comments

  A new report from Polygon reveals that, much like Sony, Microsoft aims to make sharing a major Continue reading…

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  NBC's reviled sci-fi drama 'Heroes' may get a second lease on life as Xbox Live exclusive

  By Nathan Ingraham on April 17, 2013 05:21 pm + 93 comments

  The first season of NBC's Heroes was a surprisingly enjoyable superhero drama when it debuted back Continue reading…

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  Xbox Live outage knocks gamers offline, renders Netflix and other apps useless (update)

  By Chris Welch on April 13, 2013 04:33 pm + 225 comments

  Xbox Live is currently experiencing a significant service disruption, with many users reporting Continue reading…

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  Windows 8 games app updated with Xbox Live messaging alongside SmartGlass improvements

  By Tom Warren on March 26, 2013 06:47 pm + 18 comments

  Microsoft is updating a number of its Windows 8 apps this week and the company is now starting to Continue reading…

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  Microsoft confirms 'high-profile' employee Xbox Live accounts hacked

  By Dieter Bohn on March 19, 2013 10:41 pm + 32 comments

  As more of the story about the simultaneous cyber attack and real-world "Swatting" carried out Continue reading…