BioShock and more.

Posted: August 4th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: | No Comments »

Xbox 360 news from around the web:

Bioshock 2 Limited Edition Playstation3 Game 2K for $49.99 Shipped at Newegg.com on Dealhack
Get Bioshock 2 Limited Edition Playstation3 Game 2K for $99.99 – $50.00 instant discount = $49.99 Shipped at Newegg.com.  PS3 version is available here XBox 360 version is here Limited time offer.   © 2010 Shopping…

Xbox 360 Black Accessory Kit for $43.99 Shipped at Buy.com on Dealhack
Get the Xbox 360 Black Accessory Kit for $64.99 – $21.00 instant discount = $43.99 Shipped at Buy.com.  The Kit includes Black Wireless Controller, Play and Charge Kit, and Rechargeable Battery. Limited time offer. Free Shipping ….

Xbox 360 LE Splinter Cell Conviction Bundle for $299.99 Shipped at Buy.com on Dealhack
Get the Xbox 360 Elite System – Limited Edition Splinter Cell Conviction Bundle for $349.99 – $50.00 instant discount = $299.99 Shipped at Buy.com.  This XBox bundle includes a 250GB console, 2 game controllers,  wired headset, 1…

MOVIE: Fable III (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
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SCREENSHOT: Mortal Kombat (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
The newest chapter of the iconic fight franchise marks a triumphant return to the series’ mature presentation and a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic. Driven by an all new graphics engine, the fan favorite Fatality is back and presented…

SCREENSHOT: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
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REVIEW: Sniper: Ghost Warrior (PC) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
Instead of screaming “Boom Head Show”, Sniper: Ghost Warrior will make you scream why, why, why?” (PC, Xbox 360)


Batman: Arkham Asylum, Castle Crashers, Resident Evil 5, and more.

Posted: August 4th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Announcing Excel 2010 Developer Challenge Winners on Microsoft Excel 2010
We want to thank all of you who submitted entries for our Excel challenge. We had great entries that were well designed using Excel 2010 features, VBA and the user interface. Many of you are as passionate about Excel as we are and we thank you for…

Microsoft Excel 2010 Developer Challenge – Soccer Edition on Microsoft Excel 2010
Some people think football is a matter of life and death…I can assure them it is much more serious than that.  Bill Shankley, ‘The Sunday Times’ (London) , October 4, 1981 + = + There is just over a month to the…

Arcade: Castlevania Harmony of Despair on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Castlevania Harmony of Despair Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: (ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) Step into the shadows of the hell house:…

LIVE Activity for week of July 26 on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Here is a look at LIVE activity for the last week:   Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles (based on UU’s ) 1    Modern Warfare 2    2    Halo 3 …

Coming Soon to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Here is a list of upcoming content scheduled for the Xbox LIVE Marketplace * Please see the blog post I’ll make for each of these for pricing and/or regional availability.   Summer of Arcade continues this week…

Deal of the Week: Forza 3 Cars and Track Packs on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Xbox LIVE Gold members can now save 40% on Forza 3 Car and track packs:     AutoWeek Car Show Pack , 240 Microsoft Points Hot Holidays Car Pack , 240 Microsoft Points Jalopnik Car Pack , 240…

Show 363: Kinect Pricing, Bundles, MOH Beta and more on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Host: Larry Hryb , Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter )   Co-host : e ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter )   Co-host : lollip0p ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter ) Co-Host: Stepto ( Xbox LIVE ) (…

Demo: Summer Challenge on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Summer Challenge Price: Free Availability: Xbox LIVE regions in Europe Dash Text: Summer Challenge – Athletics Tournament offers fun for all sports enthusiasts and the entire family. Immerse…

Will Carmine live or Die? His fate is now in your hands on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  As announced last week , you now have a chance to decide the fate of Gears of War 3 character Clayton Carmine. Head over to the Xbox LIVE Avatar Marketplace and register your vote by purchasing your choice of shirts: …

Arcade: Hydro Thunder Hurricane on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Hydro Thunder Hurricane Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: (ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) This all-new sequel to the legendary arcade hit…

Demo: Madden NFL 11 on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Madden NFL 11 demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: Madden NFL 11 is SIMPLER. QUICKER. DEEPER. Experience an all-new streamlined playcall system, FULL games in HALF…

Games on Demand: LOTR: Conquest, SmackDown vs. RAW 2008 and 2009 on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: LOTR: Conquest Price: Check pricing in your region Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions except Japan Dash Text: This game supports English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Download the…

Demo: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions except Japan Dash Text: Play Kane & Lynch 2, a raw and brutal crime shooter that redefines the way you experience…

Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach Bundle on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Today at Comic Con in San Diego, we announced the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach bundle which will be available September 14th when Halo: Reach launches .  Designed by Bungie, the Xbox 360 Limited Edition…

Arcade: Limbo on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
    Content: LIMBO Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: Uncertain of his Sister's Fate, a Boy enters LIMBO. There are no refunds for this item. For more…


BioShock, Halo 3, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, and more.

Posted: April 26th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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This week on Arcade: Tecmo Bowl on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Tecmo Bowl is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday for 800 points.    

Demo: Split Second on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
    Content: Split Second Demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LVE regions Dash Text: Split/Second is an intense arcade racing game set within the universe of a mega-budget, prime-time…

Deal of the Week: Dishwasher Dead Samurai on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
    This week, Xbox LIVE Gold members can purchase the Xbox LIVE Arcade game Dishwasher Dead Samurai for 1/2 off (400 points.)    

Show #358: Left 4 Dead’s The Passing, BioShock 2 MP DLC and Split/Second on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Host: Larry Hryb , Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter )   Co-host : e ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter )   Co-Host: Stepto ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter ) Interview: Allen Goedde, Bioshock 2…

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (Xbox 360 Game) $17.78 Shipped at Amazon – Sold by Target on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 4 Posted By: Logician1313 Views: 2583 Replies: 11 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (Xbox 360 Game) $17.78 Shipped at Amazon – Sold by Target Normally $29.99, now $14.98 plus $2.80 shipping for total of $17.78 . 3/5 stars with 19 reviews…

Play the Halo: Reach beta early? We have your hookup on Ars Technica
If you read our hands-on preview of the upcoming multiplayer beta for Halo: Reach , you know just how good we think the game is going to be. The beta goes live on May 3, but what do you say we sneak you in the back door? We have 20 codes that…

13.3″ HP Pavilion dm3 Laptop plus HP Deskjet Printer $487 at Staples on Dealhack
The  HP Pavilion dm3-1130us 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook is now $579 – $42 instant savings – $50 rebate = $487 shipped at Staples. It features 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon™ Neo X2 Dual-Core Processor L335, 13.3″ Diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView…

15.6″ HP-G60 Laptop and HP Deskjet D2680 Printer $499 at Staples on Dealhack
The HP G60-630US 15.6″ Widescreen Notebook is now $650 – $101 instant savings – $50 rebate = $499 . It features 2.2 GHz Dual Core Intel Pentium Processor T4400, 15.6″ Diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display, 3GB RAM, 320GB hard…

17.3″ HP-G71 Laptop with HP Deskjet D2680 Printer $562 at Staples on Dealhack
The  HP G71-340US 17.3″ Widescreen Notebook is now $750 – $138 instant savings – $50 rebate = $562 shipped at Staples. It features 2.2 GHz Dual Core Intel Pentium Processor T6600, 17.3″ Diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen…

4/26 Daily Summary of the Currently Active Deals on Dealhack
This is a daily summary of some of the currently active deals. They were available as of midnight Eastern time. Ending Today + Movado Buleto Women’s Stainless watch with Black face for $395 (ends 4/26) + Save Up to 75% off Toys & Games…


Xbox Live, BioShock, Final Fantasy XIII, and more.

Posted: April 26th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , | No Comments »

Xbox 360 news from around the web:

Xbox 360 Slim to arrive at E3 this year? on Ubergizmo
The rumored Xbox 360 Slim is touted to be announced at E3 this year, where it will be smaller in size compared to the current behemoth while sporting a new black color scheme alongside Project Natal capability. It seems that there are also whispers…

Inferno Ball : Inferno Ball on Game Marketplace – New Arrivals
This game was classified by the community with the following category scores – Violence=0/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. Action packed ping pong style gameplay with a combustible twist. Inferno Ball puts your reflexes and skill to the test. Play any…

Final Fantasy XIII (PS3 or Xbox 360) + $10 Game Credit $43, GTA: Episodes from Liberty City + $10 Game Credit $28, Bioshock 2 + $10 Game Credit $34 on SlickDeals.net

Guitar Hero 5 Bundle: Game with Guitar (Xbox 360) $39 on SlickDeals.net


BioShock, Xbox Live, and more.

Posted: April 26th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , | No Comments »

Xbox 360 news from around the web:

More Multiplayer Maps Coming To BioShock 2 This Week [Dlc] on Kotaku
# dlc The second dose of BioShock 2 multiplayer downloadable content is coming this Thursday with the Rapture Metro Map Pack, featuring six new maps, two masks, three achievements, and a new game mode…

Get Me To The Airport In Time For It To Explode [Demo] on Kotaku
# demo Routine trips to the airport will never be the same, now that Disney Interactive Studios has released a playable demo of action racing game Split/Second on Xbox Live. More »


Fable, Grand Theft Auto IV, Madden NFL, and more.

Posted: April 24th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Big in Japan Apr. 12-18: No More Heroes: Paradise on Gamespot Recent Updates [News]
PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Grasshopper action game the only new releases to crack the top 10, New Super Mario Bros. takes top spot as sales slipped across the board.

Xbox 360 sales top 40 million on Gamespot Recent Updates [News]
Microsoft confirms its console crossed another worldwide sales milestone five years into its life cycle.

Xbox division posts $165 million Q1 profit despite 12% 360 sales drop on Gamespot Recent Updates [News]
Increased Xbox Live revenue, lowered manufacturing costs, currency exchange help offset just 1.5 million consoles sold; Microsoft reports record $14.50 billion quarter overall.

Left 4 Dead 2 Game Add-on: The Passing on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
    Content: The Passing Price: 560 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: Left 4 Dead 2’s “The Passing” brings the original Left 4 Dead Survivors down south…

Demo: LOST PLANET 2 Multiplayer on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: LOST PLANET 2 Multiplayer Demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: LOST PLANET returns with the long-awaited sequel to the 2 million-plus selling action shooter! LOST PLANET…

Arcade: Puzzle Chronicles & AFTER BURNER CLIMAX on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Puzzle Chronicles Price: 800 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions except Japan and Korea Dash Text: (ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) Enter the dark and savage lands of the…

Xbox LIVE Marketplace release schedule on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Here is a list of upcoming content scheduled for the Xbox LIVE Marketplace * Please see the blog post I’ll make for each of these for regional availability.   Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week: April 26: The Dishwasher:…

Games on Demand: Halo 3, Saints Row and more on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Halo 3 Price: Check pricing for your region Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) This game supports English. Download the manual for this…

LIVE Activity for week April 12 on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Here is a look at the titles people are playing on Xbox LIVE.   Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles (based on UU’s ) 1    Modern Warfare 2 …

This week on Arcade: Puzzle Chronicles and Afterburner Climax on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Look for Puzzle Chronicles and Afterburner Climax for 800 points each on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday.  

Deal of the Week: Zombie Island for Borderlands on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
    This week, Xbox LIVE Gold members can purchase the Zombie Island game add-on for Borderlands for 1/2 off (400 points.)      

Show #357: We say good bye to Original Xbox support for LIVE and more on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Host: Larry Hryb , Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter )   Co-host : e ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter )   Co-Host: Stepto ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter ) Name the Game Xbox 101 and more …


BioShock, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Arcade, and more.

Posted: April 16th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , | No Comments »

Xbox 360 news from around the web:

TRU: Buy Splinter Cell and get MW2, BFBC2, Bioshock 2, MLB2K10, AC2, or L4D2 for $12 YMMV on SlickDeals.net Forums – Hot Deals
Hey guys, I just got back from my local Toys’R'Us and saw that they have a promotion from 4/16-4/24 where if you buy an XBOX360, PS3, or Wii game over $20, you can get another game for 40% off. … This is a content summary only. Please visit…

Analyst foresees aggressively priced slim Xbox 360 on TechSpot
If the latest prediction from Wedbush Morgan has it right, prospective Xbox 360 customers may want to hold onto their cash until later this year. Analyst Michael Pachter believes that Microsoft has some impressive product bundles in-store for holiday…

Study: PS3 has higher online ratio than Xbox 360, Wii on TechSpot
In a recent study, The Diffusion Group discovered that pound for pound, there are more PlayStation 3 systems connected to the Internet in the US than any other console. It’s reported that 78% of stateside PS3s are hooked up to the Web, compared to…

The Daily GameDev.net on GameDev.Net
Crytek to release free CryEngine-based dev platform? One of our members pointed out the lack of news here in the Dailies regarding this little nugget of interest, and really we’re all still just waiting for this story to “pop”. As of right now,…


Xbox Live, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction, BioShock, and more.

Posted: April 16th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , | No Comments »

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Connecticut Man Accused of Using Xbox Live for Witness Tampering on 1UP RSS feed
Xbox Live can be used for any number of unsavory purposes, including making threats and stalking. However, this is the first we’ve ever heard of witness tampering over the service. The New Haven Register (via Kotaku ) is reporting that Anthony…

Hot Tech Deals [April 14th] on MakeUseOf.com
If you’re in the market for a new computer, laptop, mobile phone, games and other accessories; don’t waste your time searching online. We’ve taken the liberty of locating the best deals tech deals and unifying them into a single…

Analyst predicts slim Xbox 360 with Natal on Ubergizmo
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has peeked into his crystal ball, and after sifting through news that the global economy is going to improve by leaps and bounds, he also foresaw a new slim Xbox 360 hardware configuration before 2011 rolls…

Xbox Live used by crime suspect to tamper with witness on Joystiq
A 23-year-old Connecticut man out on bail for drug and gun charges was arrested after sending threatening messages to a witness across Xbox Live. According to the New Haven Register , Anthony Hayward allegedly sent an Xbox Live message, stating…

PDP’s new controllers have The Glow on Joystiq
Third-party controller company PDP has unveiled a new line of controllers for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii designed to attract attention, and/or help land airplanes. The Afterglow line is a set of transparent controllers with LED lights inside, so they…

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands trailer reminds us that Wii version exists on Joystiq
The Wii version of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is distinct from the other, HD consoles’ version. In this new trailer, you can see some of the unique elements in play, including the ability to use the Wiimote pointer to place “sand…

Joyswag: Splinter Cell: Conviction and assorted goodies on Joystiq
Well, well, well, look who just snuck into Joystiq HQ’s West Virginia Sub-Station. It’s Sam Fisher with the Splinter Cell : Conviction Starter Kit, including the Xbox 360 game, the novelization and some related paraphernalia. Check out the video…

XCOM re-imagined by 2K Marin for Xbox 360 and PC on Joystiq
Click to XPAND In a surprise late night announcement, 2K Games has revealed that 2K Marin (responsible for BioShock 2 ) is working on a re-imagined version of XCOM . Like the first BioShock game, this “strategic” and “suspense-filled”…


Official Xbox Magazine, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction, Gears of War, and more.

Posted: April 9th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

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OpenFeint creator responds to Game Center threat on MacNN | The Macintosh News Network
Appleís new social gaming platform, Game Center, is already drawing a reaction from game developer Aurora Feint. The company runs OpenFeint, a free online service primarily for hosting leaderboards and achievements. OpenFeint X, launched in…

Netflix to gain two million subscribers from consoles in 2010 on Joystiq
Analyst Michael Pachter says that despite a lower amount of new Netflix subscriptions lately, video game consoles will still give the movie rental service a boost this year, providing over two million new subscribers thanks to the Xbox 360,…

Capcom: Super Street Fighter IV will be the last Street Fighter IV on Joystiq
If your overactive imagination is already calling up fantasies of the next, next iteration of Street Fighter IV , you should reign that in right now. Producer Yoshinori Ono told Official Xbox Magazine ( via CVG ) he’s “aware of the mistakes…

Free Wii Sports Resort with Wii hardware at Target next week on Joystiq
Target is stepping up to match Walmart’s $199 Wii bundle , which contains both Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. While it won’t come in a single box like Walmart’s bundle, Target is offering a free copy of Wii Sports Resort with MotionPlus…

Joystiq Podcast 133 – Suppervillains edition on Joystiq
Filed under: Podcasts The Greatest Podcast on This Site That Isn’t The Xbox 360 Fancast returns for another jam-packed week with Final Fantasy X III thoughts, a BioShock 2 Spoiled Rotten and your emails and voicemails. Also, we…

Hudson’s Lost in Shadow may come to PS3, 360; dev team ‘brainstorming’ Move, Natal titles on Joystiq
Speaking with Joystiq at yesterday’s Konami Gamers Night event, Hudson producer Shinichi Kasahara told us that he hopes his upcoming Wii title Lost in Shadow will someday see release on both PS3 and Xbox 360. When asked whether or not his team…

Rocket Knight blasting off May 2010 on Joystiq
Marsupial action enthusiasts rejoice! Konami has announced that Rocket Knight will arrive on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and Steam this May. Coinciding with this announcement, the publisher has released a new trailer and screenshots of…

Amazon discount sparks chart-topping sales of Deadly Premonition on Joystiq
A combination of word-of-mouth promotion and a one-day discount has propelled Access Games and Ignition Entertainment’s Deadly Premonition to the top of Amazon’s Xbox 360 sales chart this week, according to Gamasutra . The low-budget survival…

Rumor: Gears of Wars 3 details emerge on Joystiq
With this morning’s Dashboard surprise (or slipup ), we’ve learned that Gears of War 3 is scheduled to emerge on Xbox 360 next April. Given that Edge Online’s earlier prediction of an April 2011 release for the game was spot on, the latest…

Joystiq Podcast theme ‘Gravity’ now on Rock Band Network on Joystiq
Announced as a Rock Band Network release during PAX East , the Joystiq Podcast opening theme, “Gravity (Don’t Let Me Go),” is now available for the Xbox 360 version of the Rock Band platform for 80 ($1) . As with all RBN releases, the…

Gears of War 3 accidentally announced: April 2011, Xbox 360 on CrunchGear
Yup, Gears of War 3 . Who saw that coming ? Oh, right: everyone. This ad was spotted on Xbox Live last night, despite the fact that Cliff Bleszinski was supposed to reveal it this coming Monday. April 2011. Keep in mind the Xbox 360 has…


BioShock and more.

Posted: April 1st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: | No Comments »

Xbox 360 news from around the web:

Bioshock 2 + Bioshock 1 Games (Xbox 360 + PS3) $39 at Walmart on Techbargains.com
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Beatles Rockband Limited Edition Premium Game Bundle (Xbox 360) $99.00 at JR.com on Techbargains.com
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