Microsoft's newest gaming platform. The service will debut on May 8, 2007, with the launch of the Windows Vista version of Halo 2. Then, launching in June, Shadowrun will for the first time connect Windows gamers with Xbox 360 players...
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Microsoft's newest gaming platform. The service will debut on May 8, 2007, with the launch of the Windows Vista version of Halo 2. Then, launching in June, Shadowrun will for the first time connect Windows gamers with Xbox 360 players in cross-platform matches using a single service. UNO, releasing later in 2007, will also support cross-platform play between Windows and Xbox 360.
Look, I play some pretty bad games... I suppose it has something to do with the fact that I inflict pretty severe mental torture upon myself. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I am strangely drawn to shitty games. Of course, that's a discussion for another time. I'm just here to talk about Spider-Man 3 The Game. Now, starting off. The game is (gasp) better than the movie. Just swinging around the city and beating up on random thugs provides it own levels of entertainment... Read Full Story
Was driving to the mall on Sunday and while sitting at a stop light I witnessed the passing of a rather odd SUV decked out with cameras and Windows Live Local decals. Seems the Windows Live Local team is hitting the Tampa Bay area for their StreetSide Origami project, even the Carrollwood suburbs.
Without camera in hand or the time to catch up to the driver to score an interview, I drove on to the mall, wondering how exciting the job must be to drive around city streets during a holiday... Read Full Story
PC and console gaming changes forever today with the release of Shadowrun, the 1st cross-platform online multiplayer game. Up to sixteen players can take part in this sci-fi / fantasy "first-person shooter". PC gamers with Windows Vista can now interact & enter into combat with XBOX 360 players within Shadowrun's virtual worlds Visit the official Shadowrun site Shadowrun for Vista & XBOX 360 Read Full Story
This is our group blog, which is unique because any Zimbio member can post an entry to it. Some members blog about recent news and trends related to the portal topic, others recount relevant personal stories. You can also comment on and rate existing blog entries, to voice your opinion and to help the community identify which members and entries on the portal are must-reads. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this portal? Well, then put on your journalist's cap... Read Full Story
Microsoft took the beta label off Windows Live Services, a mix of desktop and Web apps that are part of the company's "software + services" strategy to keep those promoting "cloud computing" at bay (e.g., Google). Reuters and eWeek have rundowns of the global launch, while Digital Inspiration complains about the launch of the Live Mail component. The suite of Windows Live Services includes mail, Messenger, Spaces, a toolbar, events, blog editing tool, security features, and several other... Read Full Story
