Monthly Archives: July 2012

[UPDATE] Gold Members can now download the demo from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace or through the Xbox.com Marketplace.

Those who have pre-ordered Transformers: Fall of Cyberton are receiving emails this week which has revealed when Xbox LIVE users will be able to get their hands on the game with the upcoming demo.

Xbox LIVE users and Tranformers fans alike will be able to download the demo on Tuesday, July 31st 2012 from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. It will feature two single player missions and the chance to view the customization side for your characters in the multiplayer modes.

source: TFormers.com

This week Microsoft have revealed on Xbox.com that if you purchase the Xbox LIVE 12 Months Gold Membership via UK Xbox LIVE you will receive a free childs ticket for LEGO Land located at Windsor, UK.

Free Members and Gold Members can take advtanage of this offer by visiting Xbox.com and or Xbox LIVE and purchasing 12 Months of Gold Membership for £39.99, or £3.33 per month with auto-renewel.

Either check out the source link below or click here to be taken to the purchasing page, be sure to signed into Xbox.com with your Primary Gamertag. You can then print out the voucher and show when bought with an Adult Ticket to be eligable to receive your free Child ticket.

source: Xbox.com

Earlier today General Manager of Xbox LIVE, Alex Garden, has posted a community blog thread about new secruity information that has been implemented to keep your details and account safe. The rundown of new features are as followed.

• We’ve taken legal action to pull down online posts of gamertags, usernames and passwords gathered from malware or phishing schemes to help protect our members.
• Our Xbox LIVE Spring update included many behind the scenes improvements that help us build on security enhancements for the near future.
• We’re sending unique codes to the security phone numbers and secondary email addresses provided by members to verify authorization for Xbox.com purchases or account change attempts not stemming from a member’s trusted device.
• We’re working to reduce market incentives for criminal activity. Engaging in identity theft, trading in stolen accounts and committing credit card fraud are illegal and violate our Terms of Use. Those involved in these activities risk criminal prosecution, account and console bans. That goes for both sellers and buyers of known stolen accounts and content.

You can read the full low-down and more information and what you can do to keep your account and gamertag safe here.

The upcoming Xbox 360 Kinect title Marvel fighter The Avengers: Battle for Earth has been giving the CGI treatment once again in ths brand new trailer which showcases more characters in the Marvel Universe. Check it out below.

Microsoft and 343 Industries have officialy announced the Halo 4 Limited Edition Xbox 360E Console Bundle and controllers.

The Halo 4 Console Bundle comes packaged with wired headset, a 320GB hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi, and Xbox LIVE tokens for exclusive “Halo 4” in-game and avatar marketplace downloadable content.

This will cost $399 and will be released on November 6th 2012. The Halo 4 Controllers will also be sold seperate on launch. You can check out the high-res photos on the bundle here. It is available for pre-order now.

source: Major Nelson