Posted: February 16th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Army of Two, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat, Burnout, Burnout 3: Takedown, Cyberball, Final Fantasy XIII, Gauntlet, Joust, Lumines, Madden NFL, Madden NFL 09, Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, Need for Speed: Carbon, Need for Speed: ProStreet, Paperboy, Smash TV, Sonic the Hedgehog, Tapper, Tetris, The Simpsons Game, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Arcade | No Comments »
Xbox 360 news from around the web:
| “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,…” |
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“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….” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
Posted: February 15th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Burnout, Official Xbox Magazine, Xbox Live | No Comments »
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
Posted: February 5th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Burnout, Burnout 3: Takedown, Burnout Revenge, Call of Duty 2, Call of Duty 3, Castle Crashers, Commando, Counter-Strike, Doom, Doom 3, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, MechAssault, Peggle, Star Wars: Battlefront II, Star Wars: Republic Commando, Street Fighter IV, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Arcade, Xbox Live Marketplace | No Comments »
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
| “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,…” |
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
| “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…” |
Posted: September 17th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Burnout, Burnout Paradise, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Xbox Live | No Comments »
Xbox 360 news from around the web:
| “Folks from the jggh.net website will play Xbox LIVE Gold Members in Burnout Paradise in our Community Playdate on October 25, 2009.” |
| “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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Posted: August 27th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Burnout, Burnout Paradise, Doom, Guitar Hero World Tour, The Sims, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Arcade | No Comments »
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“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 Xbox 360 Elite Now Priced at $299, Xbox 360 Pro Discontinued” |
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“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…” |
| “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…” |
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“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…” |
Posted: June 16th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Army of Two, Battlefield: Bad Company, Burnout, Burnout Paradise, Fight Night Round 3, Gears of War, Mass Effect, Space Invaders Extreme, Viva Piñata, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Arcade | No Comments »
Xbox 360 news from around the web:
| “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…” |
| “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…” |
| “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…” |
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“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…” |
Posted: June 13th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Burnout, Burnout Paradise | No Comments »
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“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…” |
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“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…” |
Posted: May 13th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Army of Two, Battlefield: Bad Company, Burnout, Burnout Paradise, Fight Night Round 3, Gears of War, Mass Effect, Platinum Hits, Viva Piñata, Xbox Live | No Comments »
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“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…” |
Posted: May 5th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Burnout, Burnout 3: Takedown, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Castle Crashers, Commando, Counter-Strike, Doom, Doom 3, Fable, FIFA 09, Gears of War, Gears of War 2, Grand Theft Auto IV, Halo 2, Halo 3, Left 4 Dead, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, Peggle, Resident Evil 5, Star Wars: Republic Commando, The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Arcade | No Comments »
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“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…” |
| “ 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…” |
| “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…” |
| “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…” |
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“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…” |
Posted: May 4th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Army of Two, Burnout, Burnout Paradise, Dig Dug, Fight Night Round 3, Forza Motorsport, Forza Motorsport 2, Guitar Hero World Tour, Mass Effect, Microsoft XNA, Platinum Hits, The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, Viva Piñata | No Comments »
Xbox 360 news from around the web:
| “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…” |
| “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…” |
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“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…” |
| “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…” |
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“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…” |
| “Petri Tapio has added four new tutorials on his blog, covering alpha and alpha maps, transmittance, dynamic cube map reflections and refraction.” |
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