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8 Years of OzBoxLive – Thank You and Farewell
July 01, 2015 13:30When I started OzBoxLive on July 1st 2007 I had absolutely no idea what would happen next. There was no plan to attend E3, organise charity events, interview developers and directors, go to midnight launches but rather do what I... Read More »
Remaking the Legend – Halo 2: Anniversary
November 05, 2014 03:08Remaking the Legend - Halo 2: Anniversary is a documentary chronicling 343 Industries’ journey as they re-imagine Halo 2, one of the most beloved video games of all time, for its ten-year anniversary. Get unprecedented access to the development process as 343 and their team of partners from around the world bring Halo 2 to the Xbox One, while maintaining and honoring its fabled past.
PAX Australia 2014
October 29, 2014 04:46PAX Australia 2014 - Yesterday it was announced that PAX Australia will be in Melbourne for the next 5 years and since it is just around the corner (October 31st to November 2nd) I have to say that I'm now getting excited. There are a lot of reasons why this is going to be an amazing three days. So I thought I would share my top 5 reasons that I can hardly sleep at night from so much anticipation.
OzBoxLive Fitness Challenge – JULY
August 06, 2014 12:05OzBoxLive Challenge | Check out my first month using Xbox Fitness. I start off with the 10 minutes workouts to see if "Playing" Video Games can be considered a form of exercise. This 30 day challenge will help me determine if Xbox Fitness can actually make a difference.
OzBoxLive – 7 Year Anniversary
July 01, 2014 12:00OzBoxLive | 7 Year Anniversary - The first episode of OzBoxLive Radio was published on July 1st 2007. The goal was to create a community website and podcast that focused on all things Xbox in Australia. This has evolved over time and introduced Community Playdates, Charity Events, Interviews, Reviews, Features and more.
Xbox @ E3 2014 – Thoughts
June 11, 2014 04:05Xbox @ E3 2014 : My thoughts on the Xbox Media Briefing at E3 2014. If you like Games, Games and more Games then you will be very happy. Halo, Tomb Raider, Sunset Overdrive, Forza, Conker and much more.
OzBoxLive Radio #100
June 09, 2014 13:58OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP Mark Libman along with Kaedin and Daniel as they discuss all things Xbox in Australia. In this E3 Xtravaganza we discuss over 30 of the games to featured at E3 2014. We have an Xclusive Interview with Larry Hryb - Xbox Live's Major Nelson. We discuss some of the games we have been playing, Pre-E3 Announcements, Games with Gold, and we give away 1 Year Xbox Live Gold.
OzBoxLive Radio #099
June 01, 2014 10:29OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP Mark along with Kaedin and Daniel as they discuss everything about The Xbox One with a focus on the Xbox One Operating Systems. We have an Xclusive Interview from E3 2013 with Boyd Multerer - Director of Development (Xbox One Console). We discuss some of the games we have been playing, the E3 Expo Hopes and Dreams and the last Games with Gold title - Saints Row: The Third. AND we give away 3 Months Xbox Live Gold.
Watchdogs: Get Excited
May 26, 2014 01:54Well, I don’t know about you but when I hear the word “watch” and the word “dogs” I only think of one thing, that thing is Watchdogs, Ubisoft’s latest and greatest next-gen title. For those who have never heard of... Read More »
OzBoxLive Radio #098
May 21, 2014 03:32OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP Mark along with Daniel as they discuss everything about Xbox SmartGlass. We have an Xclusive Interview from E3 2013 with Peter Orullian - Group Product Manager (SmartGlass). We discuss some of the games we have been playing, Recent Xbox Changes, New Game Announcements and the last Games with Gold title - DUST: An Elysian Tail. AND we give away 3 Months Xbox Live Gold.
OzBoxLive Radio #097
May 02, 2014 12:00OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP Mark along with Kaedin and Daniel as they discuss everything about Xbox Xcessories with a focus on the Xbox One Controller. We have an Xclusive Interview from E3 2013 with Michael Cowan - Group Product Marketing Manager (Xbox Accessories). We discuss some of the games we have been playing, the EB Games Expo, ATARI Landfill and the last Games with Gold title - Dead Light. AND we give away 3 Months Xbox Live Gold.
Do we need backwards compatibility?
April 23, 2014 12:42OzBoxLive Opinion | Do we need backwards compatibility? - One of the best things about the video games industry is that a great game is a great game! It doesn't matter what era it was made or on what platform. What matters is the gameplay and this is more important than the HD graphics, refresh rate, resolution, surround sound, voice actors and so many other aspects.
What the Xbox One needs Next!
April 20, 2014 10:48OzBoxLive Opinion | What the Xbox One Needs Next! - Its a great time to be an Xbox One owner. We have a great machine with some amazing games, apps and features that were not possible on previous generations. Thanks to the wonder of Xbox Live things can only get better as the console, controller and Kinect receives further updates to fine tune and get the most out of each device. Now that E3 is just around the corner Microsoft are going to have to step up centre stage once again and make some...
OzBoxLive Radio #096
April 16, 2014 14:31OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP Mark along with Daniel as they discuss everything about The GAMES WITH GOLD program and what future games they would like to see and how it could work with the Xbox One. We have an Xclusive Interview from E3 2013 with Chris Jai Alex from the TV show SAVE POINT. We discuss Kinect Sports Rivals, Titanfall, Forza 5, Killer Instinct, Games with Gold, News, Game Releases, Updates and more. AND we give away 3 Months Xbox Live Gold.
Why you should buy Trials Fusion
April 16, 2014 13:45OzBoxLive Opinion | TRIALS FUSION - One of my favourite Xbox Live Arcade games on the Xbox 360 was TRIALS Evolution. Now we finally have a new entry in the franchise for both Xbox 360 and Xbox One with TRIALS Fusion!
OzBoxLive Radio #095
March 31, 2014 12:30OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP Mark along with Daniel as they discuss everything about VIRTUAL REALITY due to the recent announcement of FaceBook and Oculus VR along with SONY and Project Morpheus. We have an Xclusive Interview from E3 2013 with Danny Pena from GamerTag Radio. We discuss Titanfall, Forza 5, Killer Instinct, Games with Gold, News, Game Releases, Updates and more. AND we give away 3 Months Xbox Live Gold.
OzBoxLive Radio #094
March 16, 2014 12:49OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP Mark along with Kaedin and Daniel as they discuss everything about Project Spark, The BETA, Games, Features and more. We have an Xclusive Interview from E3 2013 with Saxs Persson - Studio Manager at Microsoft Studios. We discuss Titanfall, The Xbox One MARCH Update, Games with Gold, latest News, Game Releases, Updates and more. AND we give away 3 Months Xbox Live Gold.
BATMAN™: ARKHAM KNIGHT
March 04, 2014 23:19WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES BATMAN™: ARKHAM KNIGHT Epic Finale to Rocksteady Studios’ Critically-Acclaimed Videogame Series Introduces Drivable Batmobile and Fully-Realized Gotham City Sydney, Australia. – March 5, 2014 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today... Read More »
OzBoxLive Radio #093
February 26, 2014 01:59OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP Mark along with Kaedin and Daniel as they discuss everything about the World of Tanks franchise and recent release of the Xbox 360 Edition. We have an Xclusive Interview from E3 2013 with Denny Thorley - General Manager at WarGaming.net. We discuss what game we have been playing as well as the latest News, Game Releases, Updates and more. AND we give away 3 Months Xbox Live Gold.
OzBoxLive Radio #092
February 11, 2014 13:33OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP Mark along with Kaedin and Daniel as they discuss everything about the Plants Vs Zombies franchise and the upcoming Garden Warfare. We have an Xclusive Interview from E3 2013 with Justin Wiebe - Creative Director at PopCap. Mark discusses his award for being an Xbox MVP for 5 Years. We also discuss the latest News, Game Releases, Updates and more. AND we give away 3 Months Xbox Live Gold.
OzBoxLive Radio #091
January 28, 2014 12:18OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP Mark along with Kaedin and Daniel as they discuss everything about the Xclusive Xbox One fighter KILLER INSTINCT. There are three Xclusive Interviews from E3 2013. David Verfaillie - Design Director, Michael Willette - Lead Producer and Ken Lobb - Partner and Creative Director. We also discuss the latest News, Game Releases Updates and more. AND we give away 3 Months Xbox Live Gold.
OzBoxLive Radio #090
January 14, 2014 15:15OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP Mark along with newcomers Kaedin and Daniel as they discuss the Xbox One Midnight Launch at EB Games Knox, their thoughts on the Console and Games as well as the latest News, Updates and Promotions. There are three Xclusive Interviews from the midnight launch which includes the first two customers in line, Aleks Svetislav (Director of Weird and Retro) and finally Kelsey Gamble (EB Games Community Manager). We also give away 3 Months Xbo...
Xbox Live – Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales
November 29, 2013 11:37It's sale time!! Microsoft have put up some drastically reduced content to celebrate Thanksgiving (and their associated shopping sales). Be quick - some are 24hr offers only!!
OzBoxLive at Xbox One Midnight Launch
November 25, 2013 05:26OzBoxLive : Xbox One Midnight Launch - Now that the Xbox One has finally been released I have had the opportunity to test a range of games, apps and new features. But before we get into the reviews and opinions I wanted to share my experience at the official midnight launch at EB GAME Knox City.
Xbox One: The Complete All-in-One Games and Entertainment System
November 21, 2013 02:20We are just hours away from the launch of the Xbox One in Australia. As such I thought it would be a good time to share this official press release that I received from Microsoft Australia a couple of weeks ago. It details 10 of the new, exciting and innovative features that the Xbox One has to offer.
XBOX 360 Best Time To Buy
November 20, 2013 03:00OzBoxLive Opinion | XBOX 360 Best Time To Buy - There is now is less than 48 hours to go until the next generation officially starts. As such I thought I would share a few reasons why it's still worth buying an Xbox 360 now if you are new to the world of gaming. The Xbox One is going to be an amazing machine BUT there are still plenty of reasons why the Xbox 360 is still a great purchase.
BATMAN ARKHAM ORIGINS – OPINION
October 24, 2013 08:00OZBOXLIVE OPINION | In just a few hours the last big budget action adventure game of this consoles generation will be released. Batman: Arkham Origins is a prequel to the Arkham Asylum and Arkham City games by Rocksteady Studios. This time around Warner Bros. Montreal are in charge and promise a game that is darker, grittier and even bigger than the last two. Even if you have never played the last two games (shame on you) I wanted to share a few reasons why this is a MUST BUY and deserves you...
Batman: Arkham Origins Walkthrough
October 22, 2013 12:00The Batman: Arkham Origins Official 17 Minute Gameplay walkthrough video features Senior Producer Ben Mattes and Gameplay Director Michael McIntyre at WB Games Montréal as more they guide viewers through the mechanics of the new title, highlighting the game’s deep combat system and engrossing narrative.
Xclusive Interview with Guy Blomberg
October 21, 2013 08:28Xclusive Interview | Today it was announced that PAX Australia will once again return to Melbourne for 2014 with new dates and a new location. I sat down with Guy Blomberg (Content & Community Manager) for PAX Australia to discuss this event and what else he has planned.
OzBoxLive Radio #089
October 17, 2013 04:56OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP's Mark and David as they talk about the Forza Motorsport Franchise. They discuss racing games in general, the Forza series and why Forza 5 is a must buy launch title on Xbox One. We also discuss the release of Grand Theft Auto 5, Saints Row IV issues, Bathurst and the Xbox One Car and of course the latest news. We have two E3 2013 Xclusive Interviews in this special episode. John Wendl is the Content Director at Turn 10 Studios answers ...
OzBoxLive Radio #088
September 16, 2013 12:34OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP's Mark and David as they discuss a range of issues concerning the next generation consoles. We discuss a bunch of games coming out for the Xbox 360, the latest Expos, Updates and Releases. We have an E3 2013 Xbox One 101 Session that takes you behind the scenes of a few tech demos. We announce a new weekly competition to celebrate the launch of Season 8 of OzBoxLive Radio.
Gearbox at PAX Australia
August 29, 2013 08:47Gearbox made the trek down to Australia to introduce some news about what they have been working on
PAX Australia: Is there enough innovation in gaming?
August 02, 2013 10:13One of the panels at PAX had a number of panelists discussing innovation in gaming, Brian got along to take in what they had to say
Halfbrick at PAX Australia
July 28, 2013 09:51Halfbrick are the famous developers of games like Fruit Ninja and Jet Pack Joyride, and Brian popped in on their presentation at PAX Australia
PAX Australia is Just Around the Corner!
July 13, 2013 08:00With PAX Australia less than a week away, see how hyped Anthony is.
Where’s my BioShock Infinite DLC?
July 10, 2013 09:36Did you pay for the BioShock DLC and find yourself wondering where it is? Check in on the details here for a review on when we can expect it
Microsoft Give Away: Assassin’s Creed II
July 05, 2013 09:30This month's give away game: Assassin's Creed II. Be sure not to miss out on your copy!
Xbox Live Marketplace – “Ultimate Game Sale”
July 03, 2013 06:54Sale time on the Xbox Live Marketplace!! There's a plethora of Games on Demand at dirt-cheap prices, with daily specials to boot. Read on and see if anything's there for you...
Xbox President Don Mattrick Leaves Microsoft For Zynga
July 02, 2013 04:34BREAKING NEWS: Don Mattrick, President of IES and the main guiding hand behind Xbox's strategy since 2007, has resigned to take over as CEO at Zynga.
Magic 2014: Duels of the Plainswalkers
June 26, 2013 23:35Good news for all Magic the Gathering Fans as Magic 2014: Duels of the Plainswalkers is now available!
XBOX One at PAX Australia
June 25, 2013 01:48The Xbox One will be at PAX and you can get a glimpse of it on Aussie soil - check out this press release for all the info.
OzBoxLive Radio #087
June 23, 2013 03:51OzBoxLive | Podcast - Join the OzBoxLive Team as we discuss in detail the E3 2013 Xbox Media Briefing in a round table group discussion. Australian Microsoft Xbox MVP's Mark Libman & David Lynch along with OzBoxLive TechXpert - Peter Smee and OzBoxLive Writer - Anthony Cutri discuss each Game, Announcement and Update.
Xbox One DRM / Online Policies Changed
June 20, 2013 02:23On the back of their E3 presentation and public feedback, Microsoft have chosen to alter their licencing and connection policies for the Xbox One. Read on for the changes, and will this now entice you to buy their next-gen console?
E3 – Ryse: Son of Rome
June 19, 2013 21:00Ever wanted to be a badass soldier in Ancient Rome? Well here is your chance with Crytek's new upcoming game, Ryse: Son of Rome!
E3 – Dark Souls II
June 15, 2013 08:59Great news for all the Souls fans as From Software launched the reveal of Dark Souls II at E3 2013.
E3 – South Park: The Stick of Truth
June 13, 2013 12:59Emerging from the wilderness of THQ's barren desert strides Obsidian's promising RPG, determined bring animated violence and crass humour to the masses. Long live South Park: The Stick Of Truth!!
E3 – Batman: Arkham Origins Game Info & Teasers
June 13, 2013 11:57Out of the shadows of E3's console wars strikes Batman, plunging terror into the hearts of criminals... and delighting gamers with a tasty new trailer to salivate over.
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June 13, 2013 11:57Out of the shadows of E3's console wars strikes Batman, plunging terror into the hearts of criminals... and delighting gamers with a tasty new trailer to salivate over.
How Can Microsoft “Fix” Xbox One’s Game-Licencing?
June 09, 2013 12:21With the announcement of the Xbox One, Microsoft have unfortunately announced some licencing and registration features that gamers and the gaming media have labelled a little... draconian. But never fear, David has the answer - the solution could be as simple as imitating the Xbox 360...
A RARE Chance
June 07, 2013 03:00Remember back in the old days classic games like Donkey Kong Country, Killer Instinct, GoldenEye 007 and many more. Microsoft together with RARE have some amazing franchises in their palm. As such here are my predictions, hopes and dreams for a few RARE Xbox One game titles.