New update almost makes the Xbox 360 dashboard useful

The 2012 Xbox 360 dashboard update isn't a graphical overhaul like last year, but it does add some much-needed functionality that makes the console a viable multimedia machine.

Microsoft unveils comprehensive Xbox Music service, including free streaming on Windows 8

With Xbox Music, you can subscribe to an ad-free service, buy tracks a la carte, listen to radio, or get songs streamed to you for no charge.

Xbox Music pricing leaks online, mimics Spotify model

It looks like Microsoft accidentally revealed pricing for its new Xbox Music streaming service today, weeks before full details are rumored to be announced.

Microsoft shovels dirt on Zune’s casket: kills Zune HD apps, desktop support, & more

To make room for the new Xbox Music service, Microsoft continues its plans to extinguish the Zune brand from the world's collective memory.

GamesBeat’s gigantic E3 2012 roundup

We've corralled the entirety of our E3 2012 coverage from the showfloors, meeting rooms, conference halls, and beyond. If you missed out -- or need a refresher -- on GamesBeat's E3 coverage, take a look here!

Microsoft confirms Zune’s death, long live Xbox Music

As of yesterday, the only music available on Microsoft’s digital media platform Zune are funeral procession songs.

The technology/gaming giant has confirmed that the Zune brand will be heading to the graveyard, according to the New York Times. All Zune-related …