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Microsoft Will Unveil New Xbox May 21

Microsoft will show off its next-generation Xbox videogame console at its Redmond, Wash., campus on May 21, according to invitations sent to reporters today. The Verge previously reported that the new Xbox, code-named Durango, will interact with owners’ cable boxes. Microsoft’s Nancy Tellem and Yusuf Mehdi shared numbers about its current living room fixture, the seven-year-old Xbox 360, at D: Dive Into Media in February.

Viral Video: Conan Is the Best Clueless Gamer Ever

Tomb Raider for idiots.
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Seven Questions for Sony’s Jack Tretton, Following the PlayStation 4 Event

Sony gives some guidance on how much the new PlayStation might cost.
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Xbox Remains Top Console in U.S., but PlayStation’s Strength Is Global

There’s no doubt about Xbox’s strength in the U.S., but internationally, the PlayStation still dominates.
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Microsoft’s Xbox Tries Turning the Entire Living Room Into a Videogame

With a new Xbox on the horizon, it’s fun to think about the kinds of innovations Microsoft could bring to market.
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Zynga, Electronic Arts Shutting Down Games on Facebook

Zynga closes PetVille, Mafia Wars 2, ForestVille, Vampire Wars and Indiana Jones Adventure World, while Electronic Arts chops Monopoly Millionaires and World Series Superstars.
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Microsoft’s Xbox Blows Wii U’s First-Week Sales Out of the Water

The Xbox 360 sold more than 750,000 consoles in the U.S. last week, easily beating Wii U sales of 400,000.
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Furby, Children’s Tablets Generate Top Buzz in Toy Aisle

A mix of retro toys like the new, tech-focused Furby and newer brands including the Skylander videogame and the freaky guys and ghouls of Monster High are generating the greatest buzz in the children’s toy aisle this holiday season.

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Behind Nintendo’s Development of the Wii U

The three-year development process of Nintendo’s Wii U offers a glimpse into how the Japanese videogame manufacturer comes up with its new consoles.

Halo 4 Day-One Sales Hit $220 Million, Outselling Box Office Titans

After a five-year hiatus, the Halo franchise comes out shooting.
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