Update: During its CES press conference last night, Microsoft referred to "66 million Xbox users" and the number of Kinect units shipped. In a press release this morning, the company clarified these numbers, stating that "Xbox 360 has sold more than 66 million consoles" and that "Kinect has sold...

We've spoken to Ken Levine about The Songbird, heard his thoughts on character appearance, but we've heard little of his storytelling methods and process while working on BioShock Infinite. Unsurprisingly, his history as a playwright, director, and all around drama nerd has had a significant influence on how he works on games, despite the limited crossover between mediums...

During tonight's CES press conference, Microsoft demoed Kinect integration with TV shows. In a demo of Sesame Street, users were able to interact with the show's characters, who responded to user feedback. Microsoft also revealed that Kinect will be released for Windows on February 1st. 200 comp...

As is quickly becoming the standard, a complete edition of last year's brutal fighting reboot, Mortal Kombat, has been announced. Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition takes the game's previously DLC-only roster of four fighters to the disc along with some more bells and whistles...

With its current roster of developers dedicated to the Xbox 360, Microsoft has more than enough exclusives to be proud of. We can't help but wonder, though: What else could the platform have gained from a few major buyouts or big deals? Of course, there are plenty of great third-party studi...

Last week we learned that Civilization developer Firaxis is making a new version of XCOM. Called Enemy Unknown, this one will be a hybrid of turn-based and real-time strategy, just like the 1994 original. Battle will take place in turn-based format, and between battles gameplay will flow in real-time as you manage your gear, research and send out your fleet. Game Informer has the first screenshots, which show off the new graphical style and a view of combat...

Activision has purchased blackops2.com, suggesting that a sequel to Call of Duty: Black Ops could be in the works. The publisher previously purchased domains up to Black Ops 6, with 2 being noticeably absent from the list, but that domain has now joined Activision's collection...

Multiplayer in Assassin's Creed: Revelations requires finesse and patience. Assassins must utilize every hiding spot, ledge, and crowd on every map. Launching with nine maps, five new ones and four returning from Brotherhood, Assassin's Creed: Revelations brought the stealthy multiplayer to a new le...

As both the game's title and developer Bugbear Entertainment stress, Ridge Racer: Unbounded is not Ridge Racer 8. So, what does the curious subtitle bring with it other than the surprise that it is, in fact, a real word? On the one hand, to be unbounded is to provide in abundance: certainly the ...