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[via The Verge] Given how spot on The Verge have been with their rumours (via their trusted sources), we are ready to file this one in the “quite possibly” column. According to The Verge’s sources, Microsoft is testing a version of Internet Explorer 9 to work on the Xbox 360 console. This modified IE will expand on Bing’s search functionality on the console, and work as a ...

Ubisoft and Marvel have announced a partnership today to create a motion controlled Avengers game inspired by the Secret Invasion storyline from the comics. To be known as Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth, the game will be released this fall for the Kinect for Xbox360 and Nintendo’s Wii U system. “We are excited to team up with Marvel Entertainment to bring some of the most iconic comic boo...

We have a fever, and the ure for it appears to be more Ghost recon Future Soldier. Specifically, more Gunsmith. Check out what we mean with Ubisoft’s new video showcasing the Gunsmith mode after the jump. Ghost Recon : Future Soldier – Gunsmith Addict [UK] Over 20 million weapon combinations you say? “Optimise for FUN!”

Ever wanted to actually Dragon Shout at your tv? Well…look no further. Bethesda has announced Kinect for Xbox 360 support is coming to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Available for free as a title update slated for release this month, Skyrim Kinect for Xbox 360 Support will feature more than 200 Voice Commands, including the game’s dragon shouts. No really! The Kinect integration is expe...

After last week’s rumour, comes the official confirmation. The BBC and Microsoft today announced the launch of the BBC iPlayer on Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE platform, making iPlayer available on every major gaming platform in the UK. The launch means the BBC is the only UK content provider to make its programmes available for free to all Xbox 360 users in the UK. Xbox 360 users with Kinect wil...

Microsoft and LucasArts have announced that  Kinect Star Wars and the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Kinect Star Wars” console bundle will both be available on 3rd April, 2012 in the UK for £39.99 and £349.99 respectively. The game is set to feature five modes – Jedi Destiny: Dark Side Rising, Podracing, Rancor Rampage, Galactic Dance Off and Duels of Fate. The newly announced Duels of Fate ...

Online super sleuth “superannuation” has uncovered evidence of Ubisoft’s attempt to integrate Kinect tech into their upcoming tactical shooter, Rainbow Six Patriots. A Tweet which links to the LinkedIn profile of John Y.C Lau (Game Designer at Ubisoft Montreal) shows his mission brief to be to “Design and lead the production of the XBOX 360 (version of the game) – Ki...

X360Achievements have gotten their hands on yet another leaked achievement list, this time for the much anticipated return of Commander Shepard in Mass Efect 3. As always, looking through this list may out some story spoilers, so if you’d prefer not to discover plot elements, then don’t click the link below.   And here is the all important achievement list. Although some multiplayer achi...

Double Fine Happy Action Theater dropping onto Xbox Live yesterday, and our friends at Kinectronic got the opportunity to put some questions to legendary game designer Tim Schafer. You can check out the full interview here. Double Fine Happy Action Theater is available now on Xbox Live Arcade, for 800 MSP.

As announced at CES by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, the Kinect for Windows commercial program launches today. “It’s been just over a year since we launched Kinect for Xbox 360, and we’re only starting to scratch the surface of what’s possible with Kinect. By offering hardware and software that’s designed specifically for Windows applications, we hope to inspire visionaries around the w...