Shaun Mccran

My digital playground

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Microsoft brings Bing to the XBOX 360

Microsoft recently rolled out the newest iteration of the Xbox 360's Dashboard software platform.

There are a slew of design tweaks and additional functionality, but the new addition I'm discussing here is Bing, Microsoft's answer to Google.

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Limited Star Wars Xbox 360 revealed

The first ever custom Xbox 360 and Kinect bundle includes an R2-D2 blue-and-white themed console, a custom Xbox 360 Wireless Controller inspired by C-3PO and the first ever white Kinect sensor.

The bundle is available now for pre-order through participating retailers. Microsoft have also confirmed that this bundle will also be available in Europe.

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Things I saw at the Gadget show live - Gaming Exhibition area

One of the exhibition halls at this year's Gadget show live was set aside for gaming. This included the whole range of gaming from handheld consoles to high end PC and console gaming.

Nintendo had a great display of all of their handheld console throughout the ages, right up to the 3DS, which takes a little getting used to.

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Fable 3 review : post ending re think

When I first loaded up fable 3 I thought that it was a more accessible version of Fable 2. I was convinced that to try and reach a greater audience Lionhead had produced a dumbed down, easy to use for everyone, but un-engaging for actual gamers, experience.

I was wrong. The reason I've decided to write this Fable 3 article is because I've had a u-turn. I initially agreed with most of the game site reviews out there, but having played through it, I have a very different view.

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