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Injustice: Gods Among Us The History of Batgirl Trailer (HD)

Added: 22.05.2013 8:29 | 16 views | 0 comments


Batgirl is available as a downloadable content (DLC) character via Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 MS Microsoft Points and via PlayStation Network at a price of £3.99.

From: www.gamershell.com

Call of Juarez Gunslinger Releases On Wednesday

Added: 21.05.2013 0:18 | 29 views | 0 comments


Ubisoft announces that Call of Juarez Gunslinger will be available on Wednesday, May 22nd, $15 on the PlayStation Network and Windows PC and 1200 Microsoft Points via the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network for Xbox 360.

From: n4g.com

Another new Guardians of Middle-earth character released

Added: 16.05.2013 0:20 | 13 views | 0 comments


Mouth of Sauron is now available to download as a playable guardian in Guardians of Middle-earth on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network. Like other downloadable characters in the game, Mouth of Sauron costs 160 Microsoft Points ($2).

From: n4g.com

Microsoft axing Points - Report

Added: 15.05.2013 13:56 | 15 views | 0 comments


Xbox maker reportedly killing off Microsoft Points in favor of gift card system and normal cash transactions based on real-world currency.

It has been a , but Microsoft is reportedly ready to officially kill off its Points system of virtual currency, primarily used through the Xbox platform.

Sources have told that Microsoft will replace Points with a gift card system similar to Apple's iTunes codes, allowing shoppers to use real-world currency to purchase virtual content.

In addition, the sources said cash transactions through credit and debit cards will be supported. This new virtual currency system will be compatible across Microsoft's online marketplaces, including Xbox, the Windows Store, and the Windows Phone Store.

The new system will reportedly be officially announced as soon as the 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo early next month and introduced later in the year ahead of the arrival of .

A Microsoft representative was not immediately available to comment.

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.

This last point led to a , where Microsoft was accused of defrauding the class by "collecting revenues for digital goods and services which were not provided."

From: www.gamespot.com

Rumour: Microsoft to kill off Microsoft Points for next gen Xbox

Added: 15.05.2013 13:18 | 16 views | 0 comments


Sources suggest shift to cash transactions and gift cards.
Microsoft is getting rid of Xbox 360's long-running Microsoft Points system, according to sources close to the Verge. The manufacturer will announce the demise of Points at E3, we're told, following the reveal of the next generation Xbox console on 21st May.

From: www.oxm.co.uk

Injustice: Gods Among Us Batgirl Gameplay Trailer (HD)

Added: 11.05.2013 11:23 | 8 views | 0 comments


A video revealing Batgirl, the next DLC character that will be available for the DC Comics fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us. Batgirl will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points and PlayStation Network at a price of £3.99.

From: www.gamershell.com

Adventure Games Selling Points in the New Age

Added: 10.05.2013 19:17 | 9 views | 0 comments


Do we really need an entire adventure game we already paid for upon release? Or can we wait for a segmented version over a period of time?

From: n4g.com


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