Now that the Xbox 360 is essentially a virtual cable box, many are asking what’s next?

That question may be answered thanks to a recent approval from the US Patent & Trademark Office. The agency has granted Microsoft a patent for DVR-like functionality on a gaming console.

The patent, which was originally filed in 2007, includes the following description:
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Gamers in Japan who absolutely, positively had to get a Playstation Vita on launch day are finding themselves in a frustrating situation.

Many users are complaining of a myriad of bugs and glitches, including complete system freezes. There are also several disgruntled consumers who have said the touchscreen randomly becomes unresponsive.

The Vita was just released in Japan on December 17 and had been originally slated for a US launch for the holiday season as well. But then couple little things called a massive earthquake and devastating tsunami happened, crippling Sony’s Japanese manufacturing and development facilities.
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All the other games can take an arrow to the knee as far as Bethesda Softworks is concerned, where their latest mega hit, Skyrim, has already picked up more than 24 ‘Game of the Year’ awards from major outlets worldwide, where among them include pocking up the top honor of Game of the Year at the 2011 Video Game Awards.
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Samsung America has just announced that through a partnership with HBO, Samsung TV users will be able to enjoy over 1,400 different titles of HBO programming through the upcoming HBO GO app that will be released via Samsung Apps later this year.
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Even though it may not have needed saving, Microsoft executive Aaron Greenberg has claimed that Project Natal could help revive the Japanese gaming market.

“The reality of the Japanese gaming market is that it is not the size it once was and at the same time we have seen gaming become the largest form of entertainment around the world,” Greenberg told Destructoid.

“However, I don’t think this means that Japanese creators should be trying to come up with the next Halo or Call of Duty. I think there are ways to leverage their creativity with new tools like ‘Project Natal.’
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A recent Microsoft job ad indicates that the Redmond-based company is preparing to run Xbox Live games on Windows Mobile phones.

“We need a Principle Program Manager who can help drive the platform and bring Xbox Live enabled games to Windows Mobile,” reads the ad, which was originally spotted by Mobile Techworld.

“This person will focus specifically on what makes gaming experiences ‘Live Enabled’ through aspects such as avatar integration, social interactions, and multi-screen experiences.”
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Bioware has confirmed that it will release the Return to Ostagar DLC on January 5, 2010 for the Xbox 360 and PC platforms.

However, the Dragon Age DLC - which is expected to cost 400 Bioware or Microsoft points - will only be available for the PS3 at a $5 price point in late January.
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