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From the press release:[QUOTE]Microsoft Corp. today announced that marketing veteran Michael Delman has been named corporate vice president of global marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) in the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. Delman, who currently serves as the corporate vice president of the Global Marketing Communications Group at Microsoft, will be assuming his role with IEB starting in August.Reporting to Don Mattrick, senior vice president of IEB, Delman will be responsible for the global marketing strategies for the Xbox and Games for Windows businesses. He will drive initiatives to market Microsoft Game Studios games, grow the Xbox and Games for Windows platforms and brands, lead global marketing for Xbox LIVE, and manage customer insights and relationships. Delman will partner with subsidiary organizations to develop world-class global marketing strategies, in addition to working with internal and external groups to advance strategic global brand partnerships.”I couldn’t imagine a more exciting time to be joining the IEB team — we’re on the cusp of revolutionizing the gaming industry, and changing how people interact with their television and connect with others,” Delman said. “I look forward to applying my experience in global marketing to extend the reach of our products and propel the business into the next phase of growth.”In his two decades as a global marketer, Delman has worked across various business sectors and regions. Delman most recently managed worldwide advertising, relationship marketing and events for the majority of Microsoft’s business groups, which included running Microsoft’s $1 billion global agency relationships with McCann Worldgroup and Young & Rubicam Brands. Delman also served as director of marketing for Microsoft Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), where he was responsible for pan-European distribution strategy, pricing, licensing, market research and public relations. Before his position in EMEA, Delman served as general manager of the MSN Internet access business, managing product support, network operations and all international markets. Before joining Microsoft, Delman was a vice president at Ogilvy & Mather in addition to managing the Toshiba computer and corporate image accounts at NW Ayer and the First Interstate Bank business.”Michael’s global experience and work in Europe is a strategic asset as the Interactive Entertainment Business gears up for the next wave of growth and audience expansion,” Mattrick said. “We welcome him to the team and look forward to utilizing his expertise to take our brand to new heights.”[/QUOTE]

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Stevewal released a new version of X-DSL(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/software/software.php?page=linux#newsitemEEEFEVZlEFOgzgFSHq )) on our forums (http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=654080 ) - it’s a small (about 50MBs) but fully functional Linux distribution for the Xbox1, based on Damn Small Linux (http://www.damnsmalllinux.org ):[QUOTE]Below is the release candidate for xdsl 0.6.Please give it a go. It runs pretty smoothly. Any bugs can be posted in this thread.[/QUOTE]Official Site: n/a, by Stevewal on our forums (http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=654080 ) (thx to scuba156 for the news)Download: here (http://www.sendspace.com/file/ghf107 ) (mirror(x-scene) (http://xbox-scene.scenyxtube.com/dwl/Xdsl0.6rc2.iso ))

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From in2games.uk.com (http://www.in2games.uk.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=47 )/in2games.uk.com(2) (http://www.in2games.uk.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=45 ):[QUOTE]Gametrak Freedom (formerly codenamed ‘Fusion’) is a brand-new control system for next-generation games systems….the most advanced motion gaming system ever created!Unlike existing products and technologies, In2Games’ Fusion system does not rely upon the gamer pointing a controller at the screen or restrict the gamer to limited movements. Instead, it combines patent-pending ultrasonic and RF technologies with 3-axis accelerometers to track the precise absolute position and orientation in 3D space of almost any wireless accessory such as golf clubs, baseball bats, tennis racquets, and bowling balls.Gametrak Freedom products launching worldwide on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2008, with a wide range of games for next-generation platforms.[/QUOTE]From techradar.com (http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/exclusive-new-next-gen-console-motion-control-405477 ):[QUOTE]Squeeballs is the name of the first title in development for In2Games’ Gametrak Freedom motion sensing controller.In2Games is not yet able to confirm if the game will be developed for Xbox 360 and/or Sony’s PlayStation 3, but has confirmed that it is launching for next gen consoles soon (http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/exclusive-new-next-gen-console-motion-control-405477 )There are over 100 minigames in Squeeballs, some of which - such as bowling and balancing style games - show off the apparent responsiveness of the Freedom controller. You can see more for yourself on the teaser video (http://squeeballs.com/ ).[/QUOTE]Official Site: in2games.uk.com (http://www.in2games.uk.com ) | squeeballs.com (http://www.squeeballs.com/ )News-Source: techradar.com (http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/exclusive-new-next-gen-console-motion-control-405477 )

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From team-xecuter.com (http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47752 ):[QUOTE]The court ruling for the Mr Modchips victory in the UK high court has been officially released to the public.Points of note are:”The prosecution contended that Mr Higgs was providing devices which enabled the circumvention of ETMs. But it is very important to understand the factual basis of the contention. It was not that the use of a modified console to play a game from an infringing CD-ROM itself involved any infringement of copyright. No attempt was made to prove that when such a CD-ROM is placed in a console, the console reads into its memory (particularly its random access memory, its “RAM”) the program and copyright material included with it such as images and sound.”"# In the end, therefore, one comes back to the UK Act. Is it enough if the technological measure is a discouragement or general commercial hindrance to copyright infringement or must it be a measure which physically prevents it? To our minds the position is clear - it is the latter. Neither the Directive nor the Act would have been drafted in the way that they are if such a general form of hindrance was enough.# It is for those reasons we quashed the convictions. Mr Higgs is a fortunate man in that it may well be that if the legislation had been less complex and/or the Crown had had greater opportunity to consider the details of copyright law the case would have been proved on the basis that merely playing a pirated game involves making a copy in the console and thus involves infringement. He may also be fortunate that, at least this far, he has not been sued in the civil courts. There the procedure is apt to be much faster, technical slip-ups in evidence can generally be readily cured before final judgment and the remedies of damages, an account of profits, injunction and legal costs are readily obtainable. Breach of an injunction, if serious, can of course itself lead to imprisonment.# We were asked to certify that this case involves a question of law of general public importance. We are willing so to do. The question (agreed by Counsel) which we certify is:Do the provisions of section 296ZF of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 in relation to “effective technological measures” apply to devices incorporated into computer games consoles and computer games which do not prevent counterfeit copies being made of such games but which do prevent the counterfeit copies from being played on games consoles?”[/QUOTE]Full Story: team-xecuter.com (http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47752 )Full Court Ruling: bailii.org (http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Crim/2008/1324.html )

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First look at the multiplayer footage and interview with Cliff Bleszinszki.

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From xboxkings.com(1) (http://xboxkings.com/index.php?site=news_comments&newsID=1121&lang=uk )/xboxkings.com(2) (http://xboxkings.com/index.php?site=news_comments&newsID=1122&lang=uk ):[QUOTE]* The rumour section in the soon to be released EGM (August 08 issue) sees growing speculation from Quartermann that Microsoft is now sanctioning and apparently allowing third-party manufacturers to make 360 compatible hardware.* The latest rumour in the soon to be released issue of EGM (August) speculates that Microsoft is set to announce a huge price cut on Xbox 360 SKU’s this fall.[/QUOTE]Full Story: xboxkings.com(1) (http://xboxkings.com/index.php?site=news_comments&newsID=1121&lang=uk ) | xboxkings.com(2) (http://xboxkings.com/index.php?site=news_comments&newsID=1122&lang=uk )

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From t3.com (http://www.t3.com/news/x-box-360-handheld-console-on-the-way?=36044 ):[QUOTE]A Microsoft Zune / X-Box 360 / mobile phone hybrid? Could this potentially be the greatest handheld gadget in the history of the world?It’s by no means a reality, but it’s been over a year since Big M big-wigs hinted at this awesome combo. While nothing remains concrete, we at T3 couldn’t wait any longer.Our artist’s impressions from the future tech feature in this month’s T3 Magazine show the three gadgets brought together in revolutionary harmony. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/zune/XBox-360-handheld-Zune%20copy_w606.jpg )[/QUOTE]Full Story: t3.com (http://www.t3.com/news/x-box-360-handheld-console-on-the-way?=36044 )

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From hotelsmag.com (http://www.hotelsmag.com/blog/1720000572/post/820028482.html ):[QUOTE]The Microsoft-sponsored lounge at Hotel Sax Chicago has been a rousing success–so much so, says a Microsoft spokesman, that a number of big brands are eager to customize the concept for their hotels as a way to increase their hipness and, accordingly, their room rates. Look for versions of “The Studio–experience by Microsoft” to begin cropping up in a few major (as yet unnammed) hotel chains within the next year or so.The expanded Microsoft lounge rollout effort has been internally code-named “Project Joliet,” and the company has put together an innovative promotional campaign targeted toward the hotel industry. Check out the flashy Project Joliet Web site (http://www.hotelsmag.com/blog/1720000572/post/820028482.html ), including customer testimonials via embedded video.[/QUOTE]Full Story: hotelsmag.com (http://www.hotelsmag.com/blog/1720000572/post/820028482.html )

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From engadget.com (http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/23/portable-gaming-solutions-offers-xbox-360-laptops-to-the-daring/ ):[QUOTE]For just $550, a one-man shop in Kansas called Portable Gaming Solutions promises to convert your 360 into a suitcase-sized 15-inch laptop complete with keyboard and speakers. The web site has quite a few pictures and videos of the mod in action, but we’re definitely a little wary of sending our 360 off into the wild blue yonder. Anyone daring enough to take the plunge?[/QUOTE]Full Story: engadget.com (http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/23/portable-gaming-solutions-offers-xbox-360-laptops-to-the-daring/ )Official Site: portablegamingsolutions.com (http://portablegamingsolutions.com/orderxbox360.html )

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Nes6502 released a new version of ZsnexBox(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/software/software.php?page=emulators#newsitemEEuVVpVVluiEaHLhNO )), a port of the Zsnes (http://www.zsnes.com/ ) Super Nintendo emulator to Xbox1, on our forums (http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=653955 ).What’s new/fixed:* Added Video preview support. Video previews must be in xmv format. A tutorial is included. * Added a force feedback database. Thanks to giles9999 who made many of these.* Added the ability to flip the screen horizontally* Added an image viewer* The classic song is remembered when ZsnexBox is restarted.* Fixed Game Genie database adjust crash* Fixed a bug that caused a crash when a preview was loaded with low memory* Added a new help system. This includes Controls, Features, Release Notes, and Frequently Asked Questions.* Fixed a bug that would cause a crash when changing skins* Updated to version 0.52 of blargg’s library* Fixed a bug where the GUI and Japanese box art couldn’t be resized until after a game had been started* ROM browser text adjust fix* Animated ROM browser character does not reset when moved* Fixed a bug that caused some PAR codes from the PAR database to be incorrectly copied.Official Site: n/a, by Nes6502Download: n/a (built with XDK (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xdk.php ))

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