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From majornelson.com (http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/11/06/twitter-facebook-last-fm-and-xbox-360-family-settings.aspx ): [QUOTE] As some of you might be aware, those under the age of 18 are not able to access Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm in our public preview (http://m...
2 mainstream media and 17 bloggers weighed in on a similar topic
Today,
bryan646 from bryan646 (WordPress) says
(in Twitter, Facebook, Last.FM and Xbox 360 Family Settings)
As some of you might be aware, those under the age of 18 are not able to access Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm in our public preview. I want to you let you know that this will remain the case when it launches to the world soon. We made this decision because as it stands now, parents aren’t able to use F...
Yesterday,
CNET News.com says
(in Sorry, kids: No social networking on the Xbox 360)
Those children under 18 who are members of Xbox Live won't be able to access Facebook, Twitter, or Last.fm when the Xbox Live update is released later this year.
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Rain Anderson from That VideoGame says
(in 360’s Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm for 18+ audiences, unless parents approve)
Under the age of 18? Then it’s no Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm for you on your Xbox 360, young gamer. The currently beta tested features already have the age limitation in place and it will carry over once the services launch fully. Although, younger folks with good persuasion skills will st...
And
Steve Watts from 1up.com says
(in Xbox 360 Social Network Features are Age-Gated)
The upcoming social networking features built into the Xbox 360 dashboard aren't for minors, but an update to change that is on the way, according to a blog post by Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson). "As some of you might be aware, those under the age of 18 are not able to access Twitter, Facebook,...
And
Mike Fahey from Kotaku says
(in 360 Facebook, Twitter, And Last.FM Will Be Accessible To Teens [])
Right now three major features of the new Xbox 360 dashboard update - Facebook, Last.FM, and Twitter - are inaccessible to users under 18. Major Nelson says that will change weeks after the update launches.
Twitter, Facebook, Last.FM and Xbox 360 Family Settings [Major Nelson]
And
Major Nelson from Xbox Live's Major Nelson says
(in Twitter, Facebook, Last.FM and Xbox 360 Family Settings)
As some of you might be aware, those under the age of 18 are not able to access Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm in our public preview. I want to you let you know that this will remain the case when it launches to the world soon. We made this decision because as it stands now, parents aren’t able to use F...
And
Xbox 360 Maniac says
(in Must Be 18 to Use Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm)
Xbox Live users under the age of 18 won't have access to Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm services when they go live. According to Microsoft, they currently have no way for parents to control which services they want their kids to use via Family Settings, so they have just disabled them. Microso...
This Week,
Eurogamer says
(in News: Sky Player to be rolled out gradually)
Microsoft revises Xbox 360 plans.
Right now we are implementing a revised rollout which will see Sky Player become available to all Xbox 360 customers gradually," wrote Xbox community manager Graeme "Aceybongos" Boyd on the platform forums (via VG247).
Last Week,
XanTium from Xbox-Scene says
(in Patch: Xbox 360 System Update � Wireless Adapter WPA2 support)
QUOTE]
The team has released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE.
This update does not include the Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune features. Those will be coming to Xbox LIVE later next month. This update adds WPA2 support for the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter.
And
TalkXBOX says
(in Patch: Xbox 360 System Update � Wireless Adapter WPA2 Support)
Major Nelson is reporting that Microsoft has released a system update for the Xbox 360. The update does not contain the Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune features. Those will be coming to Xbox LIVE later next month. This update adds WPA2 support for the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter.
And
Strategy Informer says
(in Patch: NEWS: Microsoft adds WPA2 support to Xbox Live Wireless Adapter)
Microsoft has confirmed that a new Xbox 360 system update is rolling out today, bringing support for the WPA2 security protocol on the Xbox Live Wireless Adapter. Users should be prompted to download this update when they next sign into Xbox Live.
And
Jose Vilches from TechSpot says
(in Patch: Xbox 360 update adds WPA2 support to Wi-Fi adapter)
Microsoft has quietly released a new system update for its Xbox 360 console today. While it won't include any of the new social features that the company has been touting for months, this update will finally allow the current Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter (and presumably the upcoming...
And
PS3 News PS3NEWSCOM 17248 from PS3News says
(in Patch: XBox 360 System Update Adds Wireless Adapter WPA2 Support)
To quote from [b]Major Nelson[/b]: "The team has released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE.
This update does not include the Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune features. Those will be coming to Xbox LIVE later next month. This update adds WPA2 support for the Xbox 360 Wireless N...
And
Major Nelson from Xbox Live's Major Nelson says
(in Patch: Xbox 360 System Update – Wireless Adapter WPA2 support)
The team has released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE.
This update does not include the Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune features. Those will be coming to Xbox LIVE later next month. This update adds WPA2 support for the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter.
3 Weeks Ago,
Donkey Biscuits from Donkey Biscuits.com says
(in Sign up to the Xbox LIVE Zune, Facebook and Twitter preview program)
The Xbox team is happy to announce an Xbox 360 System Update Preview program for our next release, and the opportunity to sign up is now available. Much like we did this past Summer, you’ll need to visit the Microsoft Connect site from this link and sign in with your Windows LIVE ID that is conn...
Last Month,
Shacknews says
(in Rock Band 2 Patch Brings Wireless Mic Support)
An update for the Xbox 360 edition of Rock Band 2 was released by Harmonix today, delivering the long promised support of the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphones that come bundled with Lips and were recently released for standalone purchase. The Xbox 360 incarnations of recent music games rele...
And
GameTaggr says
(in Patch: Xbox 360 System Update rolling out (no new feature))
From majornelson.com (http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/09/23/xbox-360-system-update-rolling-out-no-new-feature.aspx ):[QUOTE]I wanted to let you know that the team has released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE.Sometime over the next few hours when you sign i...
And
PS3 News PS3NEWSCOM 16487 from PS3News says
(in Patch: XBox 360 Mandatory System Update Arrives Over XBox Live)
Today a mandatory system update has been released for the XBox 360 console over XBox Live.
To quote from Microsoft's [b]Major Nelson[/b] (linked above): "I wanted to let you know that the team has released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE.
And
Major Nelson from Xbox Live's Major Nelson says
(in Patch: Xbox 360 System Update rolling out (no new feature))
Sometime over the next few hours when you sign in to Xbox LIVE you’ll receive a prompt to accept this mandatory update. If you are signed into LIVE already, you may be signed out and asked to accept the update and you’ll be back online in a few moments.
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| 4 | Joystiq |
| 5 | Gizmodo |
| 6 | Ripten Video Game |
| 7 | Xbox-Scene |
| 8 | EL33TONLINE
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| 9 | Gamesweasel |
| 10 | Engadget |
| 11 | 8Bit Joystick.com |
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