The DeanBeat: Game industry predictions for 2013 Posted byby Dean Takahashi December 28, 2012 8 min Predictions are always embarrasing in hindsight, but we love going out on a limb. Continue Reading 8 min
Xbox 360 to get 40 new entertainment apps on Xbox Live Posted byby Dean Takahashi December 11, 2012 4 min Why should you play games on your console anyway? Continue Reading 4 min
After a decade of service, Xbox Live usage hits an all-time high Posted byby GamesBeat November 15, 2012 1 min Microsoft is reporting that its Xbox Live subscribers logged a record number of hours on the service last week Continue Reading 1 min
Microsoft rolls out new Xbox SmartGlass iOS app Posted byby GamesBeat November 7, 2012 1 min Microsoft has updated its Xbox Live companion application for iOS devices, giving it a new SmartGlass rebranding. Continue Reading 1 min
Get physical 3D models of your Minecraft world Posted byby GamesBeat November 4, 2012 1 min The same company that prints 3D models of your custom Xbox Live Avatars and World of Warcraft characters is now providing physical representations of Minecraft worlds. Continue Reading 1 min
Obama wins again in final presidential debate, Xbox swing voters say Posted byby Dean Takahashi October 23, 2012 1 min Xbox Live voters have deemed President Barack Obama the victor again in the debate against Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Continue Reading 1 min
Xbox Live removes Facebook & Twitter apps you weren't using Posted byby GamesBeat October 20, 2012 1 min Microsoft is "retiring" two social media applications on its Xbox Live platform. Continue Reading 1 min
Xbox Live members say Obama won second debate Posted byby Dean Takahashi October 17, 2012 1 min Xbox Live shares data on how gamers feel about who won the second presidential debate. Continue Reading 1 min
Xbox Live tells us who won the vice-presidential debate Posted byby Dean Takahashi October 12, 2012 1 min Who won? Vice President Joseph Biden or GOP candidate Paul Ryan? Hint: It was a very clear result. Continue Reading 1 min
Windows 8 now defaults to real currency, but Xbox 360 still uses Microsoft Points Posted byby Jeff Grubb October 9, 2012 1 min Those 400 Genuine Microsoft Points cards are here to stay even though Windows 8 has joined the world of real money. Continue Reading 1 min