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gaming1 year ago

"Halo 2 Multiplayer Revived: Original Xbox Live Servers Return Thanks to Fan Project"

A group of dedicated fans has launched Insignia, a free, unofficial original Xbox Live replacement, to revive the online multiplayer component for the original Xbox game console, with a public beta launching today to bring back Halo 2's multiplayer servers. The beta will include ten multiplayer matchmaking playlists, and the project has garnered attention from former Bungie employee Max Hoberman. This initiative comes ahead of the 20th anniversary of Halo 2, offering fans a chance to relive the game's influential online component.

via IGN|
#fan-project#gaming#halo-2
gamingtech1 year ago

"Halo 2 Multiplayer Revived: Community Modders Bring Back Online Matchmaking"

Insignia, an unofficial Xbox Live replacement, is launching Halo 2 multiplayer servers on March 15, allowing players with original Xbox consoles to access 10 multiplayer playlists. While the project supports close to 200 Xbox games and has over 10,000 registered users, finding matches may still be a challenge. This revival of Halo 2's multiplayer not only provides a fun tech opportunity but also contributes to games preservation, offering an alternative way to experience the game beyond the Master Chief Collection.

via Kotaku|
#gaming-preservation#gamingtech#halo-2
technology2 years ago

Microsoft fined $20 million for collecting children's data on Xbox.

Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle allegations by the US government that it violated children's privacy by illegally collecting their personal information through its Xbox Live gaming service. The Federal Trade Commission accused Microsoft of failing to inform parents about the full extent of information it gathered from children under 13, including images, video and audio recordings, real names, and activity logs. Microsoft also allegedly kept the personal information of millions of people, including children, who started creating accounts with Xbox Live but never completed the sign-up process. The settlement includes additional measures beyond the financial penalty, such as deleting any personal information collected from kids who don't complete the account registration process and notifying third-party game publishers when a user may be a child.

via CNN|
#coppa#microsoft#privacy
gaming2 years ago

Xbox Live announces April's Games with Gold lineup.

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Live Games with Gold titles for April 2023, which includes Out of Space: Couch Edition and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind. These games can be claimed by Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Xbox Games with Gold no longer includes Xbox 360 titles. Xbox Game Pass titles for April have not been confirmed yet, but Ghostwire: Tokyo is expected to be one of them.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#games-with-gold#gaming#microsoft