Microsoft could also include subscriptions to paid video streaming services available on Xbox Live, specifically "cable providers or sports package providers."

The popularity of the Call of Duty franchise has shown no sign of abating after first day Black Ops 2 pre-orders smashed marks set by previous titles.

The next-generation Xbox is currently being put together behind closed factory doors in the US.

Nintendo intends to combat Apple's ever-increasing encroachment on the gaming market by offering digital versions of games sold through retail stores.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been spotted at Valve headquarters, leading to rumors that Valve and Apple could be creating their own gaming hardware.

If the rumors are true, your Windows 8 phone will have more Kinect-like interface and functionality.

UpdatedStories of dual-GPU graphics, stringent anti-piracy measures and a Christmas 2013 release date currently comprise the whirlwind of Xbox 720 rumours.

In DepthMind control technology has advanced slowly over the last 100 years, but now the price of implementing the technology is dropping rapidly. It's time is nearly here.

Week in TechThis week, the Daily Mail trolled the entire internet with Samantha Brick's tales of being really, really good-looking, but we had our minds on more important things: the future!

UpdatedLatest rumours suggest that the Wii U will struggle to match even the Xbox 360 and PS3 for graphical prowess, let alone the PS4 and Xbox 720. Are you worried?

UpdatedSony is yet to confirm the existence of the PS4 games console, but it exists - you can be sure of that. Current rumours say it'll be called 'Orbis' and pack AMD processing and graphics.

Microsoft has confirmed that three new video apps are coming to the Xbox 360 today.

Doublesix CEO James Brooksby has admitted that many games developers are feeling both excited and scared about the arrival of the new Xbox and the PS4.

ExclusiveGamesBrief's Nicholas Lovell has suggested that streaming gaming service OnLive is a "red herring that won't be around in five year's time."

Microsoft-watcher and plan-leaker MS Nerd has been shooting his mouth off about Microsoft's Xbox plans over on Reddit, claiming that we'll see an Xbox Lite launch in late 2013, with a true new Xbox coming later.

ExclusiveIt's time to forget about the traditional remote control, reckons the BBC, as it begins its first forays into gesture and voice control with its iPlayer for Xbox Live app.

It's here! It's here! It's finally here! At last iPlayer has made its way to Xbox Live and it's free to all Xbox users. We had a good hard look, a gentle wave and a firm chat with iPlayer for Xbox Live to see if it was worth the wait.

The BBC iPlayer is finally coming to Xbox Live, with the roll-out of the much-loved catch-up service landing on Xbox Live from today.

Microsoft has revealed that it won't be using this year's E3 to announce the Xbox 720, confirming that it will be all about the Xbox 360.

Microsost has secured a major coup by announcing the arrival of former PlayStation head Phil Harrison to take over form the departing Peter Molyneux.

The next Xbox from Microsoft could come without a disc drive, according to trade magazine MCV.

Following a host of carefully orchestrated leaks, Ubisoft has released the first official details for the long-awaited Assassin's Creed 3.

UpdatedSony says it is taking the PlayStation Network offline for 14 hours on Thursday to perform essential maintenance.

Microsoft is releasing a special edition white version of the Xbox 360 4GB Kinect bundle in May.

Around 12.4 million PlayStation Vita handheld consoles will be sold in 2012, according to a forecast by Strategy Analytics, bringing a much needed boost for Sony revenues as people rush to buy games for the device.