Starting today, Microsoft are holding a sale on select Games on Demand titles on Xbox Live Arcade, with discounts up to 85%.

Press Paws is a charity art show with an “animals in videogames” theme. The goal of the show is to raise money for a local dog rescue initiative by selling artwork.

The Xbox 360 was the best-selling console in November with 1.26 million units sold.

Animal Crossing: New Leaf got off to a phenomenal start in Japan when it was released last week.

Microsoft have released a developer diary video for Halo 4, that discusses the making of the game’s world, voice-actors, motion capture and more.

Today, Microsoft and Halo studio, 343 Industries, gave a detailed look at the custom Xbox 360 and controllers, along with some insight into their design.

Microsoft showed off a playable look at Halo 4 during their E3 media briefing today.

The limited edition of Halo 4 will come with a Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn live-action series and a making of feature for the game, along with other knick-knacks.

The first in a new trilogy of Halo games is due out this November.

A short “making of” feature for Halo 4 shows Master Chief’s new armour and gives a look at some of the game’s multiplayer maps.

Microsoft say Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary will feature upgraded visuals and a re-mastered singleplayer campaign.