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Microsoft announces a year of free music downloads courtesy of Epic Records...
Microsoft today made its first major step into the world of downloadable digital entertainment, heralding the start of a new era of content for the Xbox 360, with the announcement of an agreement with Epic Records.
A full year of exclusive artist content and high-definition music downloads will be available free for all Xbox 360 gamers. Over the course of the year, Microsoft and Epic will showcase 12 up-and-coming artists through the "Artist of the Month" programme via Xbox Live, dubbed the first and only unified global online entertainment network.
Natasha Bedingfield is set to kickstart the new service, having recently enjoyed some success on the US Top 40 Mainstream Airplay chart and iTunes. Starting from today, Bedingfield's video for "Unwritten" can be downloaded for free from Xbox Live, whilst a sweepstake later in the month will provide one person the opportunity to see whether she can hold her own with a pad during April's Game with Fame session.
"Our goal has always been to make Xbox Live a cutting-edge entertainment experience," said Peter Moore, corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. "This agreement with Epic Records offers our members exclusive artistic content directly from the source. With Artist of the Month we will be providing exactly what music-loving gamers want: brand-new, exclusive music videos that can be downloaded quickly, easily and free of charge."
"The fusion of music and video games now plays a significant role in breaking artists and enhancing the video game experience; the cross- cultivation of the two mediums helps new games and new artists thrive together," said Charlie Walk, president of Epic Records. "Through this alliance, Epic and Xbox show that we are in one business -- exciting young adults and leading them to the art of discovery."
"This program really taps into the passion and excitement that surround both video gaming and music," said Cory Llewellyn, vice president of Epic Records Digital Marketing and Promotion. "We are excited to bring our strong roster of developing artists together with Xbox Live for a variety of great experiences for consumers."
Whether this service will make it across to Europe remains to be seen, however expect further information to filter through soon...
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Added:Fri 13th Nov 2009 11:42, Post No: 437
lol way to go tvg nice layout shame you over did it
Added:Thu 29th Oct 2009 00:13, Post No: 436
lol if this dumb a.ss move by microsoft actually happens (live annual subscription up to £80 a year) then considder the 360 100% dead, they should lower the cost not up it like they did with the arcade in september (was £130 now £160) and its all to do with the euro exchange only the in the UK we use pounds not sh.it.ty euros.
Added:Mon 12th Oct 2009 01:09, Post No: 435
yooooooo man dis is wack ;)
Added:Mon 28th Sep 2009 17:55, Post No: 434
same here, not botherd what system its on just sop long as the system acctualy works, and i ahte for you for winding me up lol -_-'
and yeh im english =) and proud (H)
Added:Mon 28th Sep 2009 16:34, Post No: 433
lol arc1991 at least were both english judging by your slang words oh and i was just winding you up and it worked a treat.
and fanboys only go on about one system like there life depends on it you dont.
end of the day i dont realy care about any particular system just as long as ive got games to play on them.
Added:Thu 24th Sep 2009 18:27, Post No: 432
no they aint, ur just to ignorant to read back in the comments, now anyway where were we before the anmos started turning to retards
Added:Thu 24th Sep 2009 17:04, Post No: 431
lol post 430 your a fanboy just shut up your starting to get on everyones nerves all your comments are fanboy comments
Added:Wed 23rd Sep 2009 20:53, Post No: 430
my god -_- do u even read the comments u half wit, read back about 5 pages, n catch up, acctualy dont, read post 422 ffs tht is not a fanboy comment
Added:Wed 23rd Sep 2009 16:43, Post No: 429
lol arc1991 you go on about ps3 out selling the 360 in the ps3 comments yet you say your not a fanboy with that typical fanboy comment.
all round gamer more like all round moaner
Added:Sun 20th Sep 2009 19:44, Post No: 428
last comment by me btw