10 years later: GamesBeat’s most memorable games of 2005
It's time to reflect on what was going on 10 years ago. We take a look at some of the noteworthy game releases of 2005.
Microsoft rebrands Xbox Music as Groove, Xbox Video as Movies & TV
Microsoft just announced a big change for its entertainment apps and services. In short, Xbox Music is being rebranded as Groove and Xbox Video is being rebranded as Movies & TV. Both apps will be available in a new Windows 10 preview available later this week.
Forza-themed Xbox One sports a 1TB hard drive and racing sounds
Microsoft announces a special edition of its Xbox One game console, created to promote the latest release in its racing game series, Forza Motorsport 6. This new blue-colored console will feature some racecar-inspired casing modifications, and will sport a 1 TB hard disk for increased storage.
Microsoft slashes one-year of Office 365 Home, Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Music Pass, and Skype Unlimited to $149
Microsoft's subscription deal just got even better.
Xbox Music now lets you play music stored on OneDrive
Microsoft wants you to access all your songs from Xbox Music.
Xbox One March update starts rolling out with screenshot feature, suggested friends, spam reporting, and more
You can now take screenshots on your Xbox One. Finally.
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with Cortana, revamped Start menu, and Xbox app
The January build, as the company is calling this version, includes almost everything the company revealed at its event on Wednesday, including Cortana on the desktop, the revamped Start menu, easier wireless audio and video connectivity, Windows Store beta, and new apps.
Microsoft retiring original Kinect for Windows sensor in 2015
After the October release of the second version of the hands-free sensor, the original version is done.
Lizard Squad says it won’t take down Xbox Live and PlayStation Network anymore, claims it never attacked Tor
The “hacker” group Lizard Squad has declared it will no longer attack Microsoft’s Xbox Live and Sony’s PlayStation Network, as well as denied claims it had planned to attack Tor, an anonymity network often used to resist censorship. While the former appears to be true, the latter information is quite conflicting.
Things are looking black for ‘Halo: Nightfall’
The Xbox-exclusive episodes, set in the universe of the sci-fi shooter games, are getting worse with every installment.