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With Grand Theft Auto IV and The Lost and Damned

Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 1:27 pm | Xbox

We are excited to announce that for the first time ever, starting Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00am (NZT), the Xbox LIVE multiplayer service, usually reserved for Xbox LIVE Gold members, will be accessible to all LIVE members while playing Grand Theft ... More >>

Meet the Spartans of “Halo Wars”

Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 11:16 am | Xbox

Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios invite everyone to meet the Spartans of “Halo Wars” and the powerful units they will have at their command in the exciting new action strategy game for Xbox 360. In the second episode of the “Halo ... More >>

Kiwis lap up video games

Tuesday, 27 January 2009, 9:50 am | Xbox

A bumper Christmas for video gaming has pushed the total number of consoles sold in NZ to more than 830,000. More >>

New era of entertainment

Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 11:51 am | Xbox

New Xbox Experience ushers in a new era of entertainment with LIVE parties, avatars and more More >>

Christmas comes early with Xbox price drops

Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 11:31 am | Xbox

Microsoft today has lowered the price of the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system in New Zealand to a starting price of NZ$349.00 RRP* - less than half the RRP price** of the next cheapest hi-definition console in the country. More >>

“Halo Wars” Limited Collector’s Edition pre-order

Friday, 7 November 2008, 3:21 pm | Xbox

Standard and Limited Collector’s Edition versions of “Halo Wars” arrive at retailers worldwide February 2009 More >>

The Pussycat Dolls rock Sydney

Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 5:29 pm | Xbox

15h October 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Pussycat Dolls rock the Sydney Opera House for Xbox Sounds More >>

The Pussycat Dolls to launch Xbox Sounds in Sydney

Monday, 29 September 2008, 3:47 pm | Xbox

Xbox Australia and Universal Music Australia today announced an exclusive live event with The Pussycat Dolls on the northern broadwalk of the Sydney Opera House. The event is the first in a series entitled Xbox Sounds, which will see music artists ... More >>

“Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise” launches today

Thursday, 11 September 2008, 1:53 pm | Xbox

Microsoft Game Studios and Rare Ltd. invite you to return to the vibrant Piñata Island as “Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise” launches in stores today. Rated “G” for General and retailing for RRP $69.95, this Xbox 360 exclusive transforms ... More >>

Xbox 360 accessories price drop

Monday, 1 September 2008, 12:35 am | Xbox

Microsoft today announced it has lowered the recommended retail price of a number of Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system accessories in New Zealand. The recommended retail prices (RRP) of the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel, Wireless Networking ... More >>

Xbox LIVE® Arcade celebrates “The Arcade Winter”

Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 1:30 pm | Xbox

Cold winds and freezing rain are keeping everyone indoors so why not keep warm with five fantastic arcade games launched over the next five weeks Winter is in full swing, and Xbox LIVE Arcade is celebrating with the coolest line-up of games ever, starting ... More >>

New Xbox experiences reinvent home entertainment

Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 9:39 am | Xbox

As Xbox 360 readies for the next wave of audience expansion, Microsoft Corp. today announced a new Xbox experience that will reinvent home entertainment from the inside out, changing the way we play games and use multimedia applications. It all begins ... More >>

Xbox 360 unveils gameplay for every passion

Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 9:37 am | Xbox

The world of Xbox 360 just got bigger, broader and more exciting than ever as Microsoft unveiled a host of games that will make anyone’s heart race at E3 Media and Business Summit (E3) in Los Angeles. More >>

Dan Carter, Crusty Demons support kids’ charities

Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 4:44 pm | Xbox

Kiwi first five Dan Carter and adrenalin junkies’ Crusty Demons go head-to-head on Trade Me this week. Images of the celebs feature on custom-designed Xbox 360® consoles which are being auctioned for charity. More >>

Xbox 360® teams w Kiwi celebs for kids’ charities

Wednesday, 11 June 2008, 11:26 am | Xbox

Dan Carter, Shihad, Nicky Watson, The Crusaders and other Kiwi celebrities are all pitching in. And you can too! More >>

Prepare for battle in the Halo 3 Tournament

Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 2:33 pm | Xbox

Prepare for battle in the Official Halo 3 Tournament Sponsored by Samsung TV Gamers challenged to compete against other gamers in five APAC markets to win prizes sponsored by Samsung More >>

Xbox 360 Gears of War 2 to launch in November

Thursday, 21 February 2008, 9:25 am | Xbox

Microsoft reveals blockbuster lineup for 2008 that includes Gears of War 2, Fable 2, Ninja Gaiden II and Too Human; exclusive footage now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace More >>

Xbox 360 introduces new features and enhancements

Monday, 3 December 2007, 4:27 pm | Xbox

Xbox 360 introduces new features and console enhancements with the 2007 “Fall” Dashboard Update System update hits connected consoles worldwide on 4 December; Xbox Originals, Family Timer and more available through download AUCKLAND 3 December 2007 ... More >>

Scene It? Lights, Camera Action

Thursday, 29 November 2007, 4:36 pm | Xbox

Do you know your ‘King Kongs’ from your ‘Kill Bills’? Or your ‘Beetlejuice’ from your ‘A Bug’s Life’? It’s time to start polishing up that movie knowledge as the popular DVD trivia game Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action® makes its video ... More >>

Interactive party games top of the list this Xmas

Thursday, 22 November 2007, 2:05 pm | Xbox

Xbox 360 has it covered this festive season with its new range of party games and value offers More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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