New Xbox Live Apps Livening Up Today

In the lead-up to Xmas (aka the 'The Holidays') sees Microsoft announcing more "apps" for the 'New, New Xbox Live Experience'. Still no iPlayer, but we're living in hope.

According to Microsoft, "This is the second wave of Kinect-enabled apps since the all-new Xbox experience launched last week. Xbox 360 is building on its expansive catalogue of movies, sports, television and music and we’re happy to offer* the following new entertainment experiences starting today in various regions on Xbox LIVE:"

As ever that damned asterisk is there... this time it means: "*Xbox LIVE Gold membership and/or additional subscriptions/fees may be required. Kinect functionality available with select Xbox LIVE content and varies by feature and country. For additional details and availability, see http://www.xbox.com/live. "

So, what do you get if you live in the UK?

· blinkbox (blinkbox).
· YouTube.
· MUZU.TV.
· MSN.

And also launching in the rest of the world:

· iHeartRadio (Clear Channel). United States
· MSNBC.com. United States
· Rogers On Demand Online (Rogers Media). Canada
· SBS ON DEMAND. Australia
· TMZ (Warner Bros.). Canada, United States
· TVE (RTVE.es). Spain
· Verizon FiOS TV. United States

Source: Microsoft