Street Fighter IV, Halo 2, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Double Agent, and more.

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

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Microsoft On Claims of Lameness: It’s the Scale, Stupid [Microsoft] on Gizmodo
After former VP Dick Brass publicly excoriated Microsoft’s management and philosophy in an NYT Op-Ed this morning, the company had three good options: fully discredit his claims, let it pass, or admit shortcomings. Or, I guess, none of the…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
On today’s dealz our favorite Hackintosh is up on the DealzBlock for an astounding $249. Check out some gargantuan HDTVs in our home entertainment section, and get for free what you’ve only dreamed of—adhesive notepad samples! Top Deals: •…

Microsoft to discontinue Xbox Live for original Xbox on VentureBeat
It has had long run, but Microsoft announced today that it will discontinue the online game service Xbox Live for the original Xbox game console that it launched in 2001. Xbox Live for the original console debuted in November, 2002. But by April 15,…

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Japanese software sales – month of January on GoNintendo
PSP – 450,563 Wii – 385,452 PS3 – 272,512 DSi – 215,087 DSi LL – 205,024 DS Lite – 45,806 Xbox 360 – 24,393 PS2 – 13,965 PSP go – 12,189 Link


Forza Motorsport, Burnout Paradise, Mass Effect, and more.

Posted: January 19th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

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PlayStation Motion Controller’s release date moves to fall 2010 on Joystiq
Sony has just announced that the still-unnamed PlayStation Motion Controller won’t hit its targeted spring 2010 release date — it’s now slated for a worldwide release this fall. In a press release, SCEI president Kaz Hirai cited a desire to “offer…

Upcoming Castlevania’s ‘lead’ console is the PlayStation 3, says Konami producer on Joystiq
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow may be in development for both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, but the game’s producer David Cox recently pointed out via his Twitter account that the “PS3 is the lead platform” for the upcoming game. That isn’t to…

Dishwasher dev announces Charlie Murder for Xbox Live Indie Games, coming ‘March 2010′ on Joystiq
Between Ska Studios’ The Dishwasher last year, this year’s I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT!!!1, and the recent announcement of Charlie Murder for Xbox Live Indie Games, the nascent developer has certainly been establishing a name for itself. The…

Forza Motorsport dev working with Natal tech on Joystiq
It may not be the most shocking turn of events, but we would be remiss not point out that Turn 10 — the studio behind the Forza Motorsport series — is dabbling in Natal development. The evidence comes by way of a Turn 10 job listing for a business…

Modern Warfare 2 gets PC update; Xbox 360 & PS3 patch ‘in test’ on Joystiq
A patch for the PC version of Modern Warfare 2 is now available for download from Steam, which nips the negative XP and “running man” issues in the bud. PC gamers should find the game more or less back to normal, but there are still plenty of…

Mass Effect 2 uses DLC "pipeline" to profit from used sales on Ars Technica
Mass Effect 2 is going to come with a nice surprise: “The Cerberus Network,” an in-game content delivery system that will be your place to grab new missions, new equipment, and even characters. You’ll be able to download the Network with a one-use…

Analyst: Zune Phone coming in next two months on Ars Technica
Jefferies & Company analyst Katherine Egbert told her clients last night that Redmond is getting ready to launch a phone based on Windows Mobile 7. “Our recent industry checks indicate Microsoft will be debuting its own phone sometime in the next…

News: Section 8 gets map pack DLC on Eurogamer
Three maps, 10 achievements. SouthPeak and TimeGate have released the first downloadable content for their sci-fi shooter Section 8. The Seek and…

News: Skate now available as Game on Demand on Eurogamer
Download direct from Live for 20 quid. A new addition has appeared in the Xbox Live Games on Demand store. You can now download Tony Hawk…

News: Microsoft clarifies Mod War 2 DLC deal on Eurogamer
Will be exclusive to Xbox 360 for 30 days. Microsoft has revealed just how much of a headstart Xbox 360 owners will have with the new downloadable content for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2….


Burnout Paradise, Serious Sam, Army of Two, and more.

Posted: January 10th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

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Engadget HD Podcast 172: CES 2010 day 3 on Engadget HD
We’re nearly to the end of the long CES grind and it’s starting to show. Still, we made it through and recorded one more ‘cast before saying goodbye to Vegas, so be prepared for plenty of impressions of our hands on of many, many TVs, Mediaroom 2.0,…

Microsoft: Natal Focus On “New Original Games,” Not Motion Control For Existing Ones [Ces10] on Kotaku
Microsoft says that it’s planning on bringing “entirely new original experiences to life” with the addition of Project Natal’s controller free add-on later this year, not on reworking already existing games to make them Natal ready. When Microsoft…

Uverse, Mediaroom On Xbox 360 Won’t Replace Your DVR [Ces10] on Kotaku
After a three year long wait, the Xbox 360 will get IPTV service in the United States, thanks to Mediaroom and AT&T Uverse. While a nice addition to the Xbox 360’s list of services, it has its limitations. The Xbox 360 won’t necessarily replace your…

Week in Games: Total Finances Destruction [New Releases] on Kotaku
If the holidays weren’t enough of a wallet-wrecker, Army of Two: The 40th Day, is here to deal another $60 critical hit to your bank account. The Olympics are just around the corner, which means the biennial failfest of Olympic-branded games occurs…

Speed-Skating Plagues Modern Warfare 2 [Update] [Glitch] on Kotaku
So, we’ve had the Javelin glitch – a bad enough exploit to get people banned for using it. Now Modern Warfare 2 players report they’re seeing sped-up players and iced-over surface physics. Update: The problem should be fixed by now. [Update, 3 p.m.]…

CES: Xbox Live Game Room brings back the classic 25-cent arcade on Crave: The gadget blog
Xbox Live Game Room essentially allows you to create your own arcade, offering titles from many classic developers like Atari, Intellivison, and Konami. When the service goes live in late March, 30 titles will be immediately available with five to…


Tetris, Left 4 Dead, Grand Theft Auto IV, and more.

Posted: December 11th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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PlayStation 3 has almost stopped being a money loser, says iSuppli on Betanews
By Tim Conneally, Betanews After Sony debuted the slimmer, cheaper PlayStation 3 in September, the formerly “too expensive” home video game console enjoyed an explosion in sales. At the $299 price point, it quickly went from the slowest-selling…

Shoot 1UP Brings Manic Shmup Action To Xbox Live Indie Games [Xbox 360] on Kotaku
Xbox 360 owners will get a rare opportunity to play a manic top-down shoot ‘em up next month with the release of Shoot 1UP, a shmup with all the bullet-hell trimmings mixed with a clever mechanic. The self-described “manic-yet-playable shooter” is…

Notebook Dump: 2010 Games, 17 For The IGF, And Where 1943 Leads EA [Extras] on Kotaku
There comes a time in the week to reflect on what got into my reporter’s notebook but didn’t turn into Kotaku blog posts. Shall we? I wasn’t able to do a dump (not that kind) last week, because Brian Crecente was on vacation and I was doing the Day…

Final Fantasy XIII Summons Epic Soundtrack [Square Enix] on Kotaku
Square Enix has revealed its plans to drain even more hard-earned yen from the Final Fantasy fanatic, announcing the official Final Fantasy XIII original soundtrack. It comes in two pricey flavors, one more deluxe and limited than the other. The…

Aliens Vs. Predator Impressions: This Time, As An Alien [Sega] on Kotaku
Violent in a way that would displease the genteel and the members of an Australian ratings board, Aliens Vs. Predator is all about stabbing heads and bursting chests. Not surprisingly, this game’s playable Alien is no diplomat. Kotaku has witnessed…

Borderlands Update Fixes Many A Bothersome Bug [Gearbox Software] on Kotaku
While Gearbox Software has been busy readying at least two batches of downloadable content for shooter-RPG Borderlands, it’s also gotten around to addressing many of the game’s long-standing quirks, bugs and sources of player frustration. Perhaps…

Couple Chucks Cable Box, Settles For PC And Xbox [Xbox 360] on Kotaku
The most popular story on the New York Times website chronicles the tale of a couple doing something I don’t think I could do. This is one brave couple that you can read about on the Times. They have canceled their cable service. They have decided…

New Super Mario Bros. Helps Wii Reclaim Top Spot In Japan [Console Taisen] on Kotaku
After months of so-so weekly sales in Japan, the Wii returns to the top of the country’s hardware sales charts, its best weekly tally since the release of Monster Hunter 3. Thank New Super Mario Bros. Wii for that! Japanese Wii sales more than…

Peek Into Dante’s Inferno Gates Of Hell Demo [Screens] on Kotaku
The Dante’s Inferno Gates of Hell demo is now available for download on the PlayStation Network. Here’s a glimpse of what Xbox 360 owners will be missing until the 24th. Yes, I tend to harp on the fact that Xbox 360 owners have to wait two weeks for…

Who Put Out The Most Good Video Games In 2009? [UPDATE] [Ea] on Kotaku
On Wednesday, EA CEO John Riccitiello provided evidence — in chart form — that his company published the most well-reviewed games of 2009. Wanting to test his assertions, I dug into the data and found some surprises. The EA chart was…


Fallout 3, Burnout Paradise, and more.

Posted: December 3rd, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , | No Comments »

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Games for Demand Service Coming to Games for Windows Live on 1UP RSS feed
After introducing the Games on Demand service for Xbox 360 gamers this past August, Microsoft is now ready to begin selling Games for Windows Live titles through a digital storefront. Currently, the only thing you can buy through GfWL is downloadable…


Gears of War, Left 4 Dead, Xbox Live Arcade, and more.

Posted: November 17th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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BioShock 2 cover is familiar, absolutely filthy on Joystiq
Not to be overshadowed by BioWare’s latest effort to depict Mass Effect 2 in one epic cover, 2K Games has released the box art for BioShock 2 — and it doesn’t win any points for originality or cleanliness. Just like the first game’s cover, it…

Rumorong: No Splinter Cell Conviction demo with Assassin’s Creed 2 on Joystiq
[geekadelphia.com] Joystiq has confirmed that the blurry video and NeoGAF forum member’s claims of a Splinter Cell Conviction demo voucher shipping inside Xbox 360 versions of Assassin’s Creed II were nothing more than an enticing balloon full of…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
A well balanced Hobomodo diet: a free medium cheese pizza from Papa Johns, a helping of Stacy’s delicious Simply Naked pita chips, and some Lipton Tea to wash it all down. Top Deals: • 15.6″ Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5986 Laptop for $399.99 plus…

Reminder: Xbox 360 Twitter, Last.fm and Zune Video Go Live Today [Xbox] on Gizmodo
Today is the day, people! The day that your Xbox 360 will start showing you new dashboard panels so you can awkwardly Twitter from your console and listen to Last.fm radio, that is! And a few more things. The update should propagate sometime…

LIVE Activity for week of Nov. 9th on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles (based on UU’s) 1    Modern Warfare 2 2    Call of Duty 4 3    Halo 3 4    Call of Duty: WaW 5    Left 4 Dead 2 – Demo…

Twitter, Facebook, Last.fm now live on Xbox Live on Gamespot Recent Updates [News]
Xbox Live Update: Microsoft rolls out fall update for Xbox 360’s online service; Gyromancer, Diner Dash head to XBLA; GRID now a GOD.

Last.fm, Microsoft sound off on Xbox Live partnership on Gamespot Recent Updates [News]
Q&A: Representatives from the music-streaming service and platform holder explain the deal, and what the future holds for third-party services on the Xbox 360.

New Xbox 360 features now available (Twitter, Facebook, Zune Video and Last.FM)Xbox Live's Major Nelson on “cool” via Recommendations in Google Reader
  We’ve just released the latest new features for your Xbox 360.  In case you’ve been off the grid for the past few months and don’t know what is in this update, allow me to give you the some of the highlights: Facebook, Zune Video,…

2K Games Reveals BioShock 2 Boxart on 1UP RSS feed
2K Games has given us another taste of the upcoming BioShock 2, this time releasing the game’s official boxart. If you guessed that it would once be featuring the series’ iconic Big Daddy, then you guessed right. As with the first game, both the…

Free Forza DLC Released, More Coming Next Month on 1UP RSS feed
Amidst all the talk about Dragon Age: Origins, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and Assassin’s Creed 2, it’s easy to forget that Forza 3 came out not too long ago. Microsoft hasn’t forgotten, and to keep you playing, they’ve delivered a free DLC pack…


Burnout Paradise, Burnout, Halo 3: ODST, and more.

Posted: September 17th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

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Community Playdate: jggh.net on Xbox.com Community RSS
Folks from the jggh.net website will play Xbox LIVE Gold Members in Burnout Paradise in our Community Playdate on October 25, 2009.

Community Playdate: DualShockers on Xbox.com Community RSS
The shockers from the DualShockers website play Xbox LIVE Gold Members in Halo 3: ODST in our Community Playdate on October 11, 2009.

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Sonic the Hedgehog, Xbox Live Arcade, Burnout Paradise, and more.

Posted: September 1st, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

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NinjaBee buzzing about ‘Ancients of Ooga’ on Joystiq
NinjaBee has revealed Ancients of Ooga will be the next title by the team behind Cloning Clyde, which was one of the few original releases on Xbox Live Arcade way back in the summer of 2006. NinjaBee teased this announcement a couple weeks ago — not…

Study: Wii nine times more reliable than Xbox 360, four times more than PS3 on Infendo – Nintendo blog
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–SquareTrade, the largest independent warranty provider in the world, today announced the results of a study comparing malfunction rates for the top three game consoles — Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony…

The 20 Greatest Car Video Games [Car Games] on Jalopnik
Our real-life cars are great, but we can’t usually use them to catch funky crooks or evil spies, and we can’t race them in Formula One — or in 2560 or 1967. Luckily, there’s video games! Here’s our twenty favorites. Start your journey though…

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The Sims, Doom, Burnout, and more.

Posted: August 27th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Splash Damage has big plans for Brink franchise on Joystiq
We’ve spoken to Splash Damage’s Richard ‘Rahdo’ Ham in the past, so we know he’s no stranger to a certain amount of exuberance about the game he’s working on, Brink. In his latest interview with Eurogamer, his excitement reaches a fever pitch and he…

Microsoft Trims Xbox 360 Lineup, Lowers Pricing of Xbox 360 Arcade on X-bit labs
Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Now Priced at $299, Xbox 360 Pro Discontinued

Gadget Deals Of The Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
While there might not be a flying-car in your driveway, our deals will help you live your Jetsons fantasy. Be sure to check out the iRobot Roomba, keeping your pad clean has never been easier. Computing and Peripherals: • Lenovo H200 Nettop…

Microsoft Drops Xbox 360 Pricing on Slashdot: Games
Kawahee was one of several readers to tip news of a price cut for the Xbox 360. This comes after Sony dropped PS3 prices and unveiled the Slim model last week. The 360 Elite will now retail for $299, but will no longer ship with HD cables. The 360…

Here’s What Bethesda Is Bringing To PAX 09 [Pax] on Kotaku
Bethesda is gearing up for PAX 09 next week, packing up playable demos of upcoming titles and a healthy dose of Brink for the long cross-country trek to Seattle. Brink will be a highlight at Bethesda’s PAX booth this year, with live demonstrations of…


Halo 3, Burnout Paradise, and more.

Posted: June 29th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , | No Comments »

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Spielberg’s “LMNO” Project Alive And Well on 1UP RSS feed
Spielberg has been working on other games besides Boom Blox, specifically LMNO, a title that was rumored to be canceled. However, according to Electronic Arts, the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 action-adventure is alive and well. “The rumor is incorrect….

Would Natal Enable User-Generated Mo-Cap? [Fever Dreams] on Kotaku
Let’s start the week with a million-dollar-idea, courtesy of Kotaku, offered for free. An idea’s been rattling in my head I’d like to share (reader warning: I’m home sick today). It’s an idea for the Xbox 360’s controller-free control system, Project…

PlayOn adds local media playback, brings .avi & .mkv support to the Moxi HD DVR on CrunchGear
I’m so excited. MediaMall has updated its DLNA software, PlayOn, to support local network media playback within the app. The streaming app was always a solid way to playback Hulu, Netflix, and YouTube on any DLNA device like the Archos devices,…