Hey Xboxers, Microsoft is aggressively negotiating to add more content to its Xbox Live Gold service. Microsoft said they are partnering with HBO, Bravo, Comcast Corp., Verizon’s FiOS service and others to bring on-demand and live television content to the Xbox console. Other potential partners include Time Warner (HBO), Sony Pictures Entertainment (Crackle), NBC Universal (Bravo and Syfy), and Lovefilm UK. 

 free but we shouldn't expect it to be. You will still need a subscription to the services you want and then access them through Xbox. You also will need a $60/year subscription to the Xbox Live Gold online service. 

According to Microsoft, the new content will be available this holiday season in more than 20 countries, but they did not give an exact timeline. We will keep you posted.