[Update]: Crytek Denies New Xbox Development Rumors

Update: Crysis 2 developer Crytek has officially denied that it’s making games for the next Xbox system or has any info on when Microsoft plans to announce it.

[Update]: Microsoft Comments On LulzSec Info Exposure

[Update]: Microsoft has commented on LulzSec’s posting of emails and addresses, some of which may be associated with Xbox Live accounts.

Microsoft Releases Kinect SDK To Public

Since the release of Microsoft’s Kinect, we’ve seen a deluge of very cool hacks and modifications done to the system, allowing for all sorts of cool uses for the motion control camera array. As promised, Microsoft is now embracing the hobbyist and indie Kinect community by releasing the Kinect SDK for free on the Internet.

Do A Little Dance With Discounted Dance Central DLC

To celebrate the reveal of Dance Central 2 at E3 last week, Harmonix has announced that downloadable tracks for the original Dance Central will be discounted starting now through Monday, June 20th.

343 Industries Trying To Bring Back Classic Controllers For Halo Fest

Do you miss that big dumb controller that came out with the original Xbox?

Dance Central tracks discounted on Xbox Live this week | Joystiq

Dance Central tracks discounted on Xbox Live this week | Joystiq.

Dance Central beats are price dropping until June 20 for Xbox Live Gold members. The “Dance Central Marathon Pack” for 1680 MSP ($21, 50% off) is the best deal for 14 songs. The Marathon Pack includes all the tracks from the four individually discounted track packs (1, 2, 3, 4) except for three: Missy Elliot’s “We Run This,” Sean Paul’s “Temperature” and Chic’s “Le Freak.”

If you’ve got your heart set on any of those three tracks, you’ll have to pick them up in their respective discounted pack for 640 MSP ($7.50, 33% off). There are also some singles for 160 MSP ($2, 33% off) that are included in packs or individually. Yeah, it’s about as confusing as learning to Bernie for the first time

Rumor: New Xbox To Debut At E3 2012, TimeSplitters 4 In Development For New System

Gaming website Videogamer.com has published a report stating that Microsoft is going to show its next-generation Xbox hardware at E3 2012, citing a source at Crysis 2 developer Crytek.

Microsoft/Sony Cheery About May Hardware Sales

The NPD’s monthly results were posted yesterday, and both Microsoft and Sony have independently released their own statements regarding the Xbox 360 and PS3, respectively.

Gears Of War Designer Cliff Bleszinski Engaged

Cliff Bleszinski a.k.a. CliffyB a.k.a. Dude Huge may be best-known amongst gamers for his work on the gory Gears of War franchise. Despite all that machismo, though, Bleszinski has a soft side that he demonstrated today with the announcement that he’s been engaged.

[Update]: Major Nelson Clarifies 360 Processor Story

[Update]: Microsoft’s Major Nelson has clarified the Xbox 360 processor story that’s made the rounds, saying that it’s old news.