Microsoft have released a patch allowing Xbox Live users with child accounts access to the popular social networking applications so long as they have parental permission. Up until now the Facebook, Twitter and Last.FM update was a strictly over 18 affair, preventing angst ridden teens from revealing all on the popular social networking sites. All non-US accounts have access to the applications now [...]
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Gamers are being asked to join a Facebook group aimed at giving them a say against unfair accusations made by critics about gaming. The group plans to co-ordinate responses to media articles which many gamers claim give an unfair representation of their hobby. MP Tom Watson set the group up after Labour MP Keith Vaz criticised Modern Warfare 2 [...]
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The Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm update will only be available to Xbox Live gold members who are over 18. Director of Programming for Xbox Live, Larry Hryb, explained that concerns over safety led to the update being restricted to over 18s but that there will be an option added for parents to choose which applications can be accessed for their children through [...]
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Two of the biggest social networks in the world today are making their way to Xbox 360. The implementation of both ties into the NXE, with Avatars and news feeds being fully intergrated. Both services look polished, and the inclusion of photo uploading from ingame screenshots may make this that bit more popular. The Twitter interface [...]
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