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Grid 2 'Super Modified Pack' DLC released

Added: 26.06.2013 0:20 | 18 views | 0 comments


VVV: "Codemasters Racing has released the first post-launch DLC car pack for Grid 2: the 'Super Modified Pack'. Available to download today from the Xbox Live Marketplace for 480 Microsoft Points and the PlayStation Store for £3.99, the 'Super Modified Pack' features four highly-tuned performance cars that, in the words of Codemasters themselves, have "been modified to squeeze every last ounce of performance out of the car".

From: n4g.com

News: GRID 2's Super Modified Pack DLC races onto 360/PC today, PS3 tomorrow

Added: 25.06.2013 9:51 | 13 views | 0 comments


Four 'rare edition' cars available to download today.

The 'Super Modified Pack' contains "rare editions" of cars available to use in single-player and multiplayer, including:

Auto Gallery Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)Tomei Cusco Subaru Impreza WRX STIMazda RX-7 PANSPEED5ZIGEN Honda Civic Super Modified

"Each new vehicle has been modified to squeeze every last ounce of performance out of the car by some of the world's leading tuning specialists to compete in time attack events, and deliver a unique racing experience across GRID 2's game modes," says Codemasters.

The pack costs 480 Microsoft Points on Xbox 360, and...



From: www.videogamer.com

Converted Microsoft Points will expire in a year

Added: 13.06.2013 4:17 | 19 views | 0 comments


StickSkills: "During their E3 media briefing, Microsoft announced the phasing out of Microsoft Points starting this fall. What they didnt tell you, was that the Points, after being converted to real funds, will expire."

From: n4g.com

News: Existing MS Points balance will be converted to real currency

Added: 11.06.2013 14:24 | 14 views | 0 comments


Microsoft promises the conversion won't leave gamers short changed.

But what does this mean for gamers with Microsoft Points either sitting in their account or waiting to be redeemed?

"When you use your existing Microsoft Points to initiate a purchase or redeem a Points card with your Microsoft account later this year, we'll deposit into your account an amount of money equal to or greater than the marketplace value of your Microsoft Points, and your Microsoft Points will be retired," explains an MS FAQ. "The purchased funds you deposit into your account after the transition will not expire. However, the funds we deposit into your account at the...



From: www.videogamer.com

Swapping Microsoft Points for real money - Microsoft explains how the phase-out will work

Added: 11.06.2013 12:43 | 15 views | 0 comments


Owned points will be automatically converted to cash in late 2013.
Microsoft has published a FAQ on how the switch from Microsoft Points to real money transactions on Xbox Live will work. The gist is that points stored in your account will be automatically exchanged for an "equal or greater" quantity of real-world cash following an Xbox Live update this autumn.

From: www.oxm.co.uk

Microsoft Points to be killed off with Xbox One

Added: 10.06.2013 18:38 | 23 views | 0 comments


Microsoft confirms controversial Points system to be replaced by local currency with arrival of next-generation platform.

Microsoft's controversial Microsoft Points system will be killed off when the Xbox One arrives, the company today confirmed as part of its 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo.

The first report of Microsoft axing Points came in January 2012, when a source said the company was in favor of real-world currency.

Microsoft Points have been in place since the inception of Xbox Live and have not been without criticism. Rather than using real-world currency, Microsoft has adopted its own system, where 400 Microsoft Points is equivalent to $5. Further, Microsoft sells Point packs only in multiples of 400, often leaving gamers with excess points after purchasing content that they want.

The Xbox One will , according to a representative from the Microsoft-owned Rare studio.

From: www.gamespot.com

Microsoft dumps Microsoft Points for real money

Added: 10.06.2013 18:34 | 15 views | 0 comments


Actual cash transactions available soon on Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
Microsoft has announced that Xbox Points are going to be as dead as the dodo. It's unlikely, however, that you'll be able to take money out of the system.

From: www.oxm.co.uk


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