Microsoft to Reveal Next Xbox on May 21

By Stephanie Sharp at 12:30 PM on April 25, 2013

Xbox LIVE's director of programming Larry Hryb announced that Microsoft will reveal their newest gaming system at a press event on May 21.   read more

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Microsoft Surface Pro

By Luke Larsen at 7:00 PM on February 27, 2013

Are the strange ergonomics of the Surface Pro really the best solution for the tablet-laptop dichotomy? Does the split OS of Windows 8 really bridge the gap in the most efficient way?   read more

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The 10 Best Gadgets of CES 2013

By Luke Larsen at 10:10 AM on January 15, 2013

The expo was home to some revolutionary products that are truly pushing forward the future of consumer electronics.  read more

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Microsoft Unveils Xbox Music Details

By Brian Tremml at 5:00 PM on October 15, 2012

Following its announcement at June’s E3, Microsoft has now released full details surrounding its launch of Xbox Music, Variety reports. The system aims to combine numerous digital music services into one platform. Xbox Music plans to be launched tomorrow....  read more

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Watch a Trailer for Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn

By Darren Orf at 10:00 AM on July 15, 2012

As the parade of trailers continues to flow out of San Diego Comic-Con, 343 Industries and Microsoft Corp. revealed a trailer for a new web series, titled Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, to help promote the developer’s upcoming release of Halo 4....  read more

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Leaked “Xbox 720” Documents Could be Real

By Megan Farokhmanesh at 5:30 PM on June 19, 2012

Several media outlets are reporting that a leaked document on the Xbox 360 successor, the “Xbox 720,” fully outlines the upcoming unannounced console....  read more

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The Week in Gaming News [Special E3 Edition]

By Bo Moore at 5:00 PM on June 9, 2012

This week, our weekly gaming roundup will be a little bit different. E3, the videogame industry’s annual trade show, was this past week, causing a landslide of game announcements, new trailers and general videogame news. Check out Paste’s coverage of the event below: News Roundup: • June 4 • June 5 • June 6 • June 7 Paste Games Editor Garrett Martin was on site to cover the event first hand. Check out his impressions of the three major press briefings below: • E3 Day Zero: It’s All For You • E3 2012: Thoughts on Microsoft’s Press Briefing • E3...  read more

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E3 Roundup: June 4, 2012

By Megan Farokhmanesh at 6:00 PM on June 5, 2012

E3 is upon us, and whether you’re hoofing it around the convention or watching from home, it can be tricky to keep up with all the news. We’ve gathered up the highlights from the first day of press conferences, including Microsoft, Ubisoft and Sony....  read more

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E3 2012: Thoughts on Microsoft's Press Briefing

By Garrett Martin at 6:30 PM on June 4, 2012

“When you’ve begun to think like a gun / the days of the year are already gone.” – John Cale, “Gun” Microsoft’s press briefing immediately established the prevailing theme of E3 2012: guns, and the men who shoot them....  read more

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9 Halo Franchise Innovations

By Luke Larsen at 8:45 AM on November 10, 2011

With the anniversary remake of Halo: Combat Evolved arriving on store shelves next week, we take a look back at the franchise and remember the features and innovations that made the multi-million dollar franchise so influential.  read more

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