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Inside ExpertZone: How Microsoft empowers retail pros for today and tomorrow

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By Sam Sabri, Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014 at 7:18 am EDT

Microsoft's ExpertZone is a program within the company to help out knowledgeable retail sales staff. Those are the guys and gals who work at electronic retailers around the globe. ExpertZone is a place where those with a passion for Microsoft products can talk, learn and get rewarded.

Last week at E3 2014, over 300 lucky ExpertZone members had a chance to check out the Xbox booth after show floor hours. Guests were treated to food, drinks, and, of course, a whole lot of games. Here's a look at that event and what Microsoft does to give retail pros an edge in the workplace.

Microsoft shows what happened behind the curtain at its Xbox E3 2014 events

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By John Callaham, Friday, Jun 13, 2014 at 3:41 pm EDT

Microsoft has posted a new, and lengthy, video that shows what went on behind the scenes at its Xbox One E3 2014 events, including its media briefing that was held on Monday at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

So where were the Windows games at E3 2014? Xbox leader explains

By John Callaham, Friday, Jun 13, 2014 at 9:19 am EDT

E3 2014 is now history, but some people have wondered why Microsoft only showed their upcoming Xbox One games at the annual video game trade show, and ignored upcoming titles on the Windows PC and Windows Phone platforms.

Ubisoft brings Valiant Hearts and Tetris Ultimate to Xbox One and Xbox 360 this summer

By Daniel Rubino, Thursday, Jun 12, 2014 at 7:44 pm EDT

We're still trying to take in the full range of ID@Xbox titles that Microsoft and third-parties showcased during E3 this week. The Xbox 360 has an impressive library of downloadable games already, but the Xbox One will surpass that library sooner rather than later once the games start releasing on a steadier schedule.

It's not only indie developers that have exciting downloadable Xbox One titles in the works. Even giants like Ubisoft have gotten in the fray. Ubisoft actually pushed Valiant Hearts: the Great War during their press conference and on the show floor, a sure sign of faith in the gorgeous World War I-era adventure. Valiant Hearts launches on Xbox One and Xbox 360 later this month. And a little farther off, Tetris Ultimate will arrive on both Xbox One and 360 in late summer. Check out both games' trailers after the break!

Sniper Elite III sets its sights on Xbox One and Xbox 360 later this month

By Paul Acevedo, Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014 at 7:59 pm EDT

Some of the Xbox games announced at E3 this week are a fair ways off – whether they're due this fall like the Halo: Master Chief Collection, or coming in 2015 or beyond as with Crackdown 3. But other games we see on the show floor will be arriving much sooner; the awesomely retro platformer 1001 Spikes not only graced the show but actually launched this week. We also caught wind of an impressive game that's due out at the end of the month: Sniper Elite III from UK-based Rebellion and publisher 505 Games.

Xbox One Afterglow controller brings a rave to your hands

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By Sam Sabri, Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014 at 7:00 pm EDT

E3 2014 isn't just all about games. Accessory makers for the video game industry descend upon downtown Los Angeles to show off their latest wares. PDP is here showing off the latest entry for their Afterglow brand of products. PDP makes a few accessories for the Xbox One and Xbox 360 that you might have picked up at one point. Their TV mounting solution for Kinect on the Xbox One has been well received and is even sold at the Microsoft Store. Here's a quick tease of their upcoming Xbox One Afterglow controller.

Electronic Arts touts EA Sports UFC and FIFA 15 in its E3 sports games lineup

By Paul Acevedo, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 7:48 pm EDT

Electronic Arts announced a bevy of core games during its E3 press conference earlier today – check out our full write-up. But EA's sports franchises are just as popular as their core franchises. And EA Sports UFC will have a great deal of crossover appeal thanks to its impressive one-on-one fighting gameplay and amazingly lifelike graphics.

Although EA publishes games based on a variety of sports, the driving theme among all of their sports titles (especially the yearly entries to the core series) was emotion. New-gen consoles like the Xbox One will allow each game's characters to express greater emotion than ever before. These extra-emotive characters will populate FIFA 15, Madden NFL 15, NHL 15, and EA Sports PGA Tour. Full impressions after the break!

Check out the games of the Electronic Arts E3 2014 press conference

By Paul Acevedo, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 6:22 pm EDT

Following Microsoft's great Media Briefing this morning, Electronic Arts put on a press conference of its own. EA did a fine job with their conference last year, the highlight of which for me was the announcement of Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare for Xbox consoles. Could this year's announcements hope to compete with that?

The 2014 presentation was handled by Andrew Wilson, Electronic Arts CEO. Disappointingly we didn't get to hear from fan-favorite Peter Moore this year. But we did learn about a ton of incredible games, including Star Wars Battlefront, Dragon Age Inquisition, a new Mass Effect, The Sims 4, Mirror's Edge 2, Battlefield Hardline, and more. Full Impressions after the break!

Check out these awesome indie games from E3 2014, coming to Xbox One

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By Daniel Rubino, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 4:26 pm EDT

As well as the large titles announced at Microsoft's Xbox Media Briefing at E3 2014, there were a number of smaller games unveiled that we've compiled into this short roundup. Head past the break and take a quick look at what other games are in development for the Xbox One.

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Poll: Which was your favorite announcement from the Xbox E3 2014 event?

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By Rich Edmonds, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 3:14 pm EDT

Today was a rather busy day for Xbox fans with numerous new announcements to soak through, but there's something we're just dying to ask you all. Just which was your favorite announcement of the morning? Head past the break to vote in the poll and sound off in the comments on your highlights fro Microsoft's Media Briefing event.

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris announced for Xbox One and PC

By John Callaham, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 2:57 pm EDT

In a bit of a surprise, not one but two new Tomb Raider games were announced today as part or the overall E3 2014 festivites. In addition to Rise of the Tomb Raider that's due out in late 2015, publisher Square Enix has announced Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, which will be coming to the Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4 consoles.

Prepare to lose yourself in the vast world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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By Rich Edmonds, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 2:57 pm EDT

Today at E3 2014 among the other AAA announcements was a teaser trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The game is a vast 'no man's land' open world title with players being trained to become an effective hunter. During the teasing trailer, viewers witnessed the hunt of a griffin, which was wounded enabling the character to follow tracks and finish off the kill. It's quite the gory RPG and will be one for those with tough stomachs.

Xbox One coming to India in September starting at INR 39,990

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By Abhishek Baxi, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 2:55 pm EDT

On the heels of the Xbox Media Briefing at E3, Microsoft has announced the details about Xbox One availability in India.

Xbox One will be available in India from September 23, 2014 starting at INR 39,990. Every Xbox One system will include the Xbox One console with a 500GB hard drive, Blu-ray player, and built-in Wi-Fi as well as one Xbox One Wireless Controller. There would also be a free 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold for new members.

New Crackdown announced for Xbox One

By John Callaham, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 2:24 pm EDT

One of the most acclaimed games for the Xbox 360, Crackdown, is getting a new installment on Microsoft's Xbox One console. The company used its E3 2014 press event to announce the new open world game, which will apparently also be called Crackdown.

Content from Tom Clancy's The Division will come to Xbox One first

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By Joseph Keller, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 2:04 pm EDT

New footage from Tom Clancy's The Division was shown off on stage at E3 2014 today. The game takes place in New York after the outbreak of a deadly virus, released during a holiday-timed attack. Players take on the role of an agent of the Division, sent to aid and protect civilians, attempting to stave off the collapse of modern civilization.

Dance Central: Spotlight, Disney Fantasia bringing beats to Xbox One this fall

By Rich Edmonds, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 2:00 pm EDT

Dance Central: Spotlight was today unveiled to be coming to the Xbox One this September in digital format. The game will arrive with downloadable music, enabling more scope for gameplay to be added as more tracks become available. Not only that, but Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved was also announced.

Rise of the Tomb Raider announced for holiday 2015

By John Callaham, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 1:59 pm EDT

Square Enix used Microsoft's E3 2014 press event today to officially announce Rise of the Tomb Raider, the next game in the long running Tomb Raider action-adventure game series starring Lara Croft.

Conker, more coming to Project Spark this fall

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By Joseph Keller, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 1:52 pm EDT

Microsoft has announced some new content for Project Spark, it's game creation experience for Xbox One and PC. The experience allows you to build several types of games with varying environments, and has had about 1 million people creating so far.

Fable Legends to get multiplayer beta on Xbox One

By John Callaham, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 1:44 pm EDT

Fable Legends is the latest game in the long running Xbox Fable fantasy series from developer Lionhead, and today during Microsoft's E3 2014 media event it was revealed that the new game will get a multiplayer beta before launching exclusively on the Xbox One console later in 2014.

Halo: Master Chief Collection announced, coming to Xbox One November 11

By Joseph Keller, Monday, Jun 9, 2014 at 1:41 pm EDT

Microsoft has just announced the Halo: Master Chief Collection for the Xbox One at E3 2014, a collection containing all four Master Chief-centric Halo titles. All four games will be presented through a unified interface for a seamless Halo experience.

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