Category Archives: Microsoft

Windows 8 ‘Consumer Preview’ Now Available for Download

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Joe Gillis

As we first told you a few weeks ago, Microsoft has today released the first “Consumer Preview” of the latest version of its Windows software. The new software has been dubbed Windows 8 and is, according to Micsosoft, is “Windows … Continue reading →

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First ‘Consumer Preview’ of Windows 8 Coming on February 29

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Joe Gillis

Even though we are mostly Mac and Apple users here at The Flickcast, that doesn’t mean we don’t know or care that another, more popular, company exists that provides software to run computers and the like. That company is, of … Continue reading →

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‘Star Wars Kinect’ And Special Edition Star Wars Xbox 360 Confirmed For Early April

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Ever since the beginning of the motion gaming movement we have been waiting for a game that lets us slice and dice with a lightsaber. Finally that dream is becoming a reality with the brand new game Star Wars Kinect, a motion … Continue reading →

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Should Microsoft Get Rid of Xbox’s Microsoft Points?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by John Carle

Earlier this week, a rumor came out on InsideMobileApps.com stating that Microsoft may be getting rid of its Microsoft Points system in favor of a more traditional transaction system like that of the Android App and Apple App stores. Though … Continue reading →

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Game Review: ‘Gears of War 3’ for XBox 360

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Jon Ryan

Since its release back in 2006,  the Gears of War series has been met with both fanatic praise and scornful rejection. Some boast that it “redefined the third-person shooter,” while others claim it only furthers the stereotype of gamers as … Continue reading →

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Freeze, Punk! Get Your XBox Avatar Suited Up with a Full RoboCop Clothing Collection

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Joe Gillis

Sure, the Avatar Marketplace isn’t really meant for the hardcore gamers out there, or those who would remember a movie as far back as 1987, but this marketing plan is definitely one for kids of all ages. Starting tomorrow, August … Continue reading →

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Game Review: ‘Fruit Ninja Kinect’ for XBox Live Arcade

Posted on August 12, 2011 by John Carle

If you own an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, you have most likely tried the already classic casual title Fruit Ninja. In its first three months, it sold over a million units and continues to top the App Store charts. … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Launches Office 365 In the Cloud

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Joe Gillis

Early Tuesday, Microsoft officially released Office 365, its new cloud-based Office product designed to compete directly with Google Docs and whatever Apple might decide to put up in conjunction with iCloud and the revamped Mobile Me expected later this year. … Continue reading →

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