Gauntlet, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat, Madden NFL, and more.

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

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Poof! And Like That Midway Games Disappear From Xbox LIVE [Update] [Midway] on Kotaku
A whole bunch of Xbox LIVE Arcade games from now bankrupt Midway Games have vanished. The games, oddly, remain on Sony’s PlayStation Network. The Midway games that have disappeared include Cyberball 2072, Defender, Gauntlet, Joust, Root Beer Tapper,…

Pop Diva Checks Out Final Fantasy XIII On Xbox 360 and PS3 [Leona Lewis] on Kotaku
UK pop star Leona Lewis is singing the theme song for the Western version of Final Fantasy XIII. And because she’s doing that, she gets to check out the Xbox 360 version. This is apparently the Xbox 360 version running on an HD television screen….

Xbox Live & PSN On Moble Phones: No, No, No [Mobile] on Kotaku
This week, both Sony and Microsoft have moved forward with plans to integrate their console’s online networks with handheld devices. Thing is, they’re doing it wrong. While Microsoft’s WM7 interface looks amazing, the way it’s making use of Xbox Live…

Xbox 360’s Aaron Greenberg Joins Us For The Biggest Kotaku Podcast Of 2010 [Kotaku Talk Radio] on Kotaku
This Wednesday, the director of Product Management for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live, Aaron Greenberg joins us for our weekly podcast. Just how big can this podcast get? You’ll have to ask Aaron. The man who claims that Halo: Reach will be the biggest game…

The Past, Platforms And Future Of Final Fantasy XIII, Agito And Versus [Square Enix] on Kotaku
Final Fantasy XIII is just a few weeks away for gamers in North America, Europe and Australia, the debut game in Square Enix’s grand Fabula Nova Crystallis project. What does the future hold for the trio of Final Fantasy XIII games? Let’s first talk…

EA Takes Nine More Games Offline [Electronic Arts] on Kotaku
Achievement hunters, beware! Electronic Arts is pulling the plug on nine more games with online components, titles like The Godfather, Def Jam: Icon and The Simpsons Game, which will go offline forever starting in March. Some of those titles are…

Final Fantasy XIII Creators On The Influence of Call of Duty, Card Games & The Toyota Prius [Interview] on Kotaku
Square Enix’s long in the making Final Fantasy XIII finally comes to North America in March, a game that is less like a traditional Japanese role-playing game, its creators say, and more like a first-person shooter like Call of Duty. That is how…

First Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Screens, Gameplay Videos Leak [Sega] on Kotaku
The announcement of Sonic the Hedgehog 4—Sega’s episodic, downloadable return to 2D hedgehog platforming for Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and WiiWare—was exciting, but lacking in both screen shots and video. That’s why we have…

Chime Review: Tune In, Drop Out [Review] on Kotaku
There are plenty of games around that are built to be played any time. There are few, sadly, that specialise in being played under select conditions. Like if you’re stressed. Or have stumbled home from the pub at 3am. A puzzle game we’ve featured…


Official Xbox Magazine, Burnout, Xbox Live, and more.

Posted: February 15th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , | No Comments »

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Black Creator To Shoot For FPS Heights Again At Codemasters [Black] on Kotaku
Criterion’s much hyped and ultimately pretty OK first-person shooter Black may not be getting a sequel from its original creators soon—they’re busy making Burnout and Need For Speed—but its original designer is getting back into the FPS…

First L.A. Noire Screens Are Real… Are They Spectacular? [Team Bondi] on Kotaku
Team Bondi’s detective adventure L.A. Noire is coming in 2010 and the first in-game screens to prove that it actually exists—enough to generate some screen shots—are finally here. Well, not here, but there. Game Informer has the first…

Report: Microsoft May Drop $200 Mil On Facebook Game Dev [Acquisitions] on Kotaku
Microsoft could be the next company to drop big cash on a Facebook game maker. Bloomberg reported last week that the Xbox 360 maker is one of the companies in talks to buy CrowdStar, supposedly valued at $200 million. Who is CrowdStar? And why would…

You Can Watch A Movie With Rob Zombie On Your Xbox [Game With Fame] on Kotaku
Ah, technology, making our lives so much easier. Now, through the magic of the Xbox 360, you can watch The Devil’s Rejects with director Rob Zombie this Friday without actually having to sit near Rob Zombie! On Friday, February 19th, Microsoft’s Game…

Codemasters working on new FPS from creator of Black on Joystiq
Hey, remember Black, the PS2 and Xbox FPS created by Criterion Games before it went all-in on Burnout Paradise? Turns out the name wasn’t just short for “black ops” — the senior designer on the title was Stuart Black, and the vice president of…

First Impressions: Windows Mobile 7, now known as Windows Phone on MobileCrunch
We’re not allowed to say much about it, so we’ll leave it at this: I got a bit of hands-on time with Windows Phone (the official name for what was previously known as Windows Mobile 7) prior to its announcement. I’ll have a bunch…

Microsoft announces Windows Mobile 7, now officially dubbed “Windows Phone” on MobileCrunch
We’re in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, where Microsoft has at long last pulled back the curtains on the next generation of Windows Mobile. Don’t go calling it “Windows Mobile 7″, though – at least not around…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Our good friends at BorrowLenses.com are rewarding you all with a nice discount this President’s Day. Our favorite Hackintosh is up for grabs, check out some great HDTVs and a nice toothpaste freebie to (hopefully) cure your halitosis. Top…


Call of Duty 3, Burnout, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, and more.

Posted: February 5th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Capcom Kicks Out New Super Street Fighter IV Screens [Gallery] on Kotaku
Ka-pow! Joining the SSFIV fray are schoolgirl Sakura and fortune teller Rose. Fists out, cause these characters are rarin’ to fight. Both Sakura and Rose appeared in the console version of Street Fighter IV. Super Street Fighter IV will be released…

We Shall Mourn The Following Xbox Live Originals [Xbox] on Kotaku
Microsoft’s decision tonight to end online play for all original Xbox consoles and games marks the end of an era in console gaming. Let’s take a minute to remember those titles who tonight gave their lives. Being the first successful platform for…

No More Heroes, But Yes More Cherries And Mangos [Suda51] on Kotaku
These “erotic portraits” of Sylvia Christel are part of a Japanese pre-order bonus for upcoming title No More Heroes: Paradise. Because sitting on a toilet eating fruit is erotic. Or something. The game uses toilets as save points, and the game…

Report: Xbox Live Arcade Raking In The Cash [Xbox 360] on Kotaku
According to a report from Forecasting and Analysing Digital Entertainment (FADE), Xbox Live Arcade is becoming quite the healthy source of income for Microsoft. Based on FADE’s estimates, during 2009 the service racked up $103.4 million in revenue,…

Microsoft: No More Original Xbox Games Over Xbox Live [Xbox] on Kotaku
Microsoft announced tonight that online play for original Xbox consoles and titles – including those played on an Xbox 360 – over its Xbox Live service will soon be discontinued. The axe will fall on April 15, and will bring an end to years of online…

Cat Head Girl Gets Her Own Comic [Manga] on Kotaku
That’s rude. Shoko Nakagawa is more than a nerd heroine who puts her cats’ heads in her mouth. She also sniffs their butts. Where to start? Shoko Nakagawa is a singer and Japanese celebrity, who hosts kiddy show Pokémon Sunday, among a…

Aliens vs Predator multiplayer gameplay demo on CrunchGear
Video Games | Aliens vs Predator | Demo Multiplayer Gameplay HD XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Oh, man, the new AVP is good fun. You’ve downloaded the demo, right? It’s free on Steam right now. Sure, some people are bitching…


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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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…


Xbox Live Arcade, Fight Night Round 3, Burnout, and more.

Posted: June 16th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Also this Wednesday: Rocket Riot [update] on Joystiq
Update: Microsoft has confirmed that Rocket Riot will release tomorrow for 800 ($10). See original post below.So, um, apparently there’s another game hitting Xbox Live Arcade this week. The thing is, you see, Microsoft apparently left it out of the…

3 Games for Xbox 360 $44 at Walmart on BensBargains.net Latest Headlines
Walmart.com is having a special Buy Two Get One Free Sale for select XBox 360 Games priced at $39 + $5 shipping = $44 shipped. Simply choose two games and then choose the 3rd game that you wish to get for free. Selection includes titles such as Mass…

Three Xbox 360 games for $39 + $5 s&h, more on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
At Walmart, choose three select Xbox 360 games for $39. With $4.97 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for these bundles. Sales tax is added where applicable. The available titles are Fight Night: Round 3, Mass Effect GOTY…

Space Invaders Extreme Gets A Bit More Extreme Tomorrow [Dlc] on Kotaku
More levels, more bosses, more enemies, and two classic arcade emulators add even more extreme to Space Invaders Extreme as new DLC for the Xbox Live Arcade version drops from the sky tomorrow. A total of three new stages are being added to Space…


Burnout Paradise, Burnout, and more.

Posted: June 13th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , | No Comments »

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Criterion Says Nobody Has Maxxed Out Xbox 360 Or PS3 Yet on 1UP RSS feed
Does anyone think that the the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 have reached their limits? If so, then the people at Burnout Paradise dev Criterion are disappointed in them. “That’s proof that you’re not the best,” technical director Richard Parr…

Natal to launch with new Xbox 360 console? on CrunchGear
Start up the rumor engine, ladies and gentlemen. 1UP.com is reporting that Microsoft’s Project Natal may actually be shipping integrated into a new console next fall. From the sounds of it, though, the console won’t be new as in different…


Burnout Paradise, Battlefield: Bad Company, Viva Piñata, and more.

Posted: May 13th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Some New Games For The 360’s Platinum Range [Xbox 360] on Kotaku
Microsoft today got around to officially announcing the 360’s redesigned “Platinum Hits” range, which we first saw a month ago. To kick things off, they also announced eight “new” games for the range. We say “new” because, well, not all of them are…


Halo 3, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Gears of War 2, and more.

Posted: May 5th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Xbox 360 news from around the web:

Report: Marvel vs. Capcom 2 scheduled for June 29 release on Joystiq
In reporting its Q1 2009 financial results, Marvel Entertainment has revealed a short release schedule for its upcoming licensed products, including those that require the frantic mashing of buttons. Though the dates are noted as being subject to…

LIVE Activity for week of April 27th on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
      Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s) 1    Halo 3 2    Call of Duty: WaW 3    Call of Duty 4 4    Gears of War 2 5    UFC® 2009…

Dell.com – deals today on Hot Deals Club – main index of deals
Computers: Vostro A860 15″ Laptop Computer for $449 plus $25 shipping ($474), with Core 2 Duo T5470 CPU, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, and carrying case. Monitors: Dell S2009W 20″ Widescreen LCD Monitor for $129. Samsung 2333SW 23″ Widescreen LCD…

Refurbished Microsoft Xbox 360 Premium Game Console for $130 + free shipping on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
Best Buy Outlet via eBay.com offers the refurbished Microsoft Xbox 360 Premium Game Console for $129.99. With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model by $26. (Please note that there’s no mention of an HDMI port.) This…

Report: Marvel vs. Capcom 2 scheduled for June 29 release [Update: Capcom disagrees] on Joystiq [Xbox]
In reporting its Q1 2009 financial results, Marvel Entertainment has revealed a short release schedule for its upcoming licensed products, including those that require the frantic mashing of buttons. Though the dates are noted as being subject to…


Fight Night Round 3, Forza Motorsport 2, Dig Dug, and more.

Posted: May 4th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Xbox 360 Pro 20GB Game Console $180 Shipped at Geeks on Dealhack
Get the refurbished Xbox 360 Pro 20GB Game Console for $250 – $70 instant savings = $180 shipped at Geeks. This system includes the Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro Console, 20GB hard drive, wireless controller, headset, AV Cable, Ethernet Cable, and AC…

Great Deals You May Have Missed at Dealhack on Dealhack
In addition to the new opportunities available with the start of a new month, Mother’s Day sales and specials are in full swing. Find solid discounts on spring clothing and footwear as well as new electronics specials. Save on those and others in…

Walmart – Guitar Hero World Tour Band Kit – Xbox 360 – $99.74 + Shipping on Dealcatcher – Today’s Deals
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Look What’s In My Living Room! Samurai Armor!! [Note] on Kotaku
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft Sure, it is a miniaturized suit of armor (about 2.5 ft tall), but it’s still a suit of samurai armor. Since tomorrow is Children’s Day in Japan, families with male children put out displays with kabuto, which are samurai…

Buy two Xbox 360 Platinum Hits games for $20 each, get another free on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
At Buy.com, buy two Xbox 360 Platinum Hits games for $19.99 each and get a third game for free. With free shipping, that’s the best deal we’ve seen on these titles. The games (add three to your cart to see the discount): Army of Two…

Recently on Offworld on Boing Boing
Recently on Offworld, guest blogger Tom Armitage counters developer claims that X-Men Origins: Wolverine is “the movie game that finally, does not suck” with a lengthy look at 2004 Xbox hit The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay, freshly…

Four new tutorials on XNA Shader Programming on Ziggyware.com
Petri Tapio has added four new tutorials on his blog, covering alpha and alpha maps, transmittance, dynamic cube map reflections and refraction.