Prior to the Xbox 360 Kinect launch on November 4, Microsoft will issue a new update for Xbox Live. ESPN, Zune Music, and additional features such as Netflix search and updates to the Zune video interface will be a part of this new version.

The company sent word this morning there will also be additional upgrades to the Xbox 360 dashboard, some of which may not be noticeable at first.

Here's a breakdown of some of the new features per Microsoft:

1. Improved voice quality – the audio codec is being updated to improve Xbox Live Party chat audio quality. So grab your friends and jump into a multiplayer game, catch a big sports event, watch a movie or do all three.

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If you haven't heard, F-Secure is the only way to go to protect your home or business computer from harmful viruses. Check out the video below:

What is really great about eastern Kentucky right now is the infusion of new businesses coming in. I remember when you wanted to take the family out for a good meal, you had to travel to Ashland or Lexington, not any more. Over the years we have seen the addition of Apple Bee's and Reno's, and most recently Steak n' Shake. Now, we are going to see the addition of one of the best Steak Houses that I have ever visited, "Texas Roadhouse" YES! Texas Roadhouse is coming to Pike County in June. Check out the article on the read more page:

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We are excited to announce that we have completed the construction for our customers in Hurley, Virginia. (with exception to Elk Creek, which is still under construction) Over the past couple of months we have seen the communities flourish with excitement and anticipation for our Inter Mountain Cable High Speed Broadband Service, and now it is here. Plus, we have already signed up over 200 new broadband/digital cable tv customers within that time-frame as well. We here are Inter Mountain Cable would like to thank everyone for their patients as we begin the installs.

(Update: We will be launching our new Digital Phone Service to all customers in Hurley, Virginia December, 2010 - only $24.99 per month with Unlimited Local and Long Distance)

We will keep everyone posted.

If you have been living under a rock for a while, then you haven't heard of the new Medal of Honor game coming out for Xbox 360 and PS3 on October 12th, 2010. I feel that this is a game that is going to "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" and "Battlefeild: Bad Company" a run for its money! Check these screens out.

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If you had a chance to save over $800 on your phone bill each year, would you do it? Depending on your calling habits, you can—just by switching to Inter Mountain Cable’s new Digital Phone service . Not only will you get unlimited local and long distance calling with each IMC package, you can avoid many of the additional taxes and fees that add up when you use traditional landline phone service. Plus, a lot of the most popular calling features are also available with Digital Phone, including caller ID, call waiting, voice mail and more. Check out our Full list of Features here!

But what exactly is Digital Phone and how will having a local digital cable company (Inter Mountain Cable) as your provider affect your phone service?

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If you miss the Dreamcast, apparently you’re in good company. Sonic the Hedgehog creator said in an interview he’s hoping to work on Dreamcast 2.

During a London press event for Ivy the Kiwi?, Naka told CVG that he holds more than a bit of nostalgia for Sega’s past.

"I do miss those old days when I was heavily involved in hardware making at Sega," Naka told CVG. "I was involved in most of the consoles and controllers that Sega came up with.

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The NCAA has officially closed any inquiries into former Kentucky guard Eric Bledsoe's eligibility during his one season with the Wildcats.

"In talking with Birmingham school officials, we confirmed they plan to take no further action in the Eric Bledsoe case," Chuck Wynne, the NCAA's director of communication strategy, said in an email to ESPN.com Tuesday. "With that in mind, the NCAA considers the matter closed. The original decision on Bledsoe's initial eligibility stands."

Last Friday, the Birmingham school board announced that it would not change any of Bledsoe's grades after an independent law firm conducted a review of his academic record that had questions, notably in his algebra grade jumping from a C to an A. The report stated that there were missing grades during his high school career and that there was no way to appropriately judge his transcript.

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Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games have announced that Gears of War 3 is being pushed back from its original spring 2011 release window.

“Gears of War 3 promises to be the biggest entertainment launch of 2011," said a Microsoft spokesperson. "The teams at Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games have done great work thus far readying the title for release in the Spring of 2011. However, we’ve elected to move the launch of Gears of War 3 until Fall 2011 to make it the marquee title for the holiday season.”

More Gaming News:
*Metal of Honor changing name of Taliban in "Multiplayer"
*Fighting piracy with 3DS
*Red Dead Redemption Zombie Uprising
*Call of Duty: Black Ops Customization

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It is Friday, October 1st, 2010 - I am excited to announce that I have been helping with the Pikeville College Scholarship Golf Tournament. Every year Gearheart Communications has the privilage of sponsoring and attending this GREAT EVENT. We drew in over 21 teams, really good turnout. UPDATE: Just talked with Rob Justice and he told me that the Golf Scrambled had already raised over $8,000.00