From Htcyou: Rumors suggest that Microsoft is planning on expanding their Xbox Live to multiple mobile OS (yay!), and that means something outside the box, like iOS and Android. The idea is supported by more and more evidence as job listings are looking for game developers. More »

Video services like YouTube, Verizon FiOS TV, and more are now available for every Xbox Live user. Up until recently the YouTube app was only available as an early taste to those in the preview program. More »

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Microsoft has rolled out an app for iOS devices that allows XBox Live users to track and compare achievements, send/receive messages with other Xbox Live friends, change their 3D avatars, edit Xbox Live profiles, access Xbox Spotlight feeds, and get game tips and tricks. More »

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Thanks to Xbox LIVE on Windows 8, the Xbox LIVE will be arriving on the PC platform. More »

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From Wirebot: We all know that Microsoft is fast at work on its Windows 8 and that it is in the midst of trying to combine Xbox Live. However, rumor has it that Xbox 360 games could also become playable on the newest OS. More »

Using a modified Omnia HD, Samsung’s Windows Phone 7 prototype shows off its stuff with beat ‘em up fighting game Twin Blades. Android and iPhone, do not underestimate Microsoft’s WP7. More »

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The only thing funnier than the Xbox Live director of programmer’s account getting hacked is the profanity laden YouTube video of the hacker who did the deed. Major Nelson (Larry Hryb in real life) is a cheapskate too! He has only 70 Microsoft points! More »

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Portable gaming console mods are not new, but the X-top Xbox 360 project is particularly noteworthy because it is hot news at the moment and is up for auction on eBay, though it is not technically a real “portable.” More »

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Charlie Kindel (not Amazon Kindle) of Microsoft played with his Windows Phone 7 prototype yesterday, and while the user interface looks fancy, there is not anything terribly new or exciting. More »

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From Wirebot:

Today at X10 Microsoft unveiled their Windows Phone 7 with Xbox LIVE integration. This feature allows users to sign in with their gamer tag and view a mobile version of their dashboard. Now you’ll be able to read the Spotlight feed, view which Achievements you are missing, and even play downloadable XBLA games. More »

Microsoft sent a letter for all Xbox live users today that it will be discontinuing the service for all orginal Xbox games. That’s right…Halo 2 will be disconnected from Xbox Live. The change is set to take place on April 15th. More »

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From Wirebot:

Like promised by Microsoft, the integration of three popular social networking type sites have been added to the Xbox Live function on the Xbox 360. Users may now access Facebook, Twitter, and even use Last.fm (a radio station) through the My Community channel on the dashboard. More »

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In the great debate of “who is better, ninjas or pirates,” we have a new contender. Bill gates and the Microsoft crew have decided to take a crack at those dastardly swashbucklers. And no, I’m not talking about Johnny Depp and his crew of drunken plunderers. I’m talking about the good old fashioned, twenty first century, software pirates. More »

From Wirebot:

With the near release of the upcoming L4D sequel, Left 4 Dead 2, special features dealing with the Xbox Live concepts are starting to take shape. Valve confirmed today that there will be a list of special awards to use on your gamer avatar on Xbox Live that are to be earned from completing various tasks in-game. Some of these items are crazy, ranging from a med kit to a garden gnome, and others are things like T-shirts. A detailed list of the items and how to get them was provided by Valve (Woot!):

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