Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction, Tomb Raider: Legend, Left 4 Dead, and more.

Posted: April 13th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

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Batman: Arkham Asylum (Xbox 360 or PS3) $27 on SlickDeals.net

Prototype Video Game for Xbox 360 $10 (Used) on SlickDeals.net

Splinter Cell: Conviction has a freezing problem on 360 on Geek.com
If you have already picked up your copy of Splinter Cell: Conviction, and opted for the Xbox 360 version, be warned that there is a bug. When you get to the second level the game can freeze requiring a reboot. The freezing seems to be linked to being…

Games on Demand: Tomb Raider: Legend & Devil May Cry 4 on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
The following games are now available for direct download from Xbox LIVE:      Content: Tomb Raider:Legend Price: Check pricing for your region Availability: North America …

Deal of the Week: Left 4 Dead Crash Course on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
    This week, Xbox LIVE Gold members can purchase Crash Course game add on for Left 4 Dead for 320 points      


Mass Effect, Counter-Strike, Forza Motorsport 3, and more.

Posted: April 8th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Game Center, iAd, iBooks update premiere at iPhone event on MacNN | The Macintosh News Network
At today’s iPhone 4.0 event in Cupertino, Apple simultaneously announced several related initiatives. Among these is Game Center, a unifying social network for handheld games. The service should in many ways mimic Microsoft’s Xbox Live, supporting…

Mass Effect 2 Game Add-on: Kasumi – Stolen Memory on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Kasumi – Stolen Memory Price: 560 Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: Cerberus has procured the service of Kasumi Goto, the galaxy’s most enigmatic master thief. In return for…

Demo: EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: EA SPORTS™ celebrates the single largest sporting event on the planet with the only…

LIVE Activity for week of March 29 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 …

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 12: Left 4…

Demo: Blur – Multiplayer Beta Demo on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Blur – Multiplayer Beta Demo Price: Free Availability: Not available in Asia Dash Text: Blur Multiplayer Beta: Powered-Up Racing. Travel the globe to beat the best the streets have to offer….

Games on Demand: Fable II and Fallout 3 and Kung Fu Panda on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
The following games are now available for direct download from Xbox LIVE:    Content: FABLE II Price: Check pricing for your region Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions except Japan…

Xbox 360 System Update – USB Memory Support on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  We’ve just released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE.   As previously announced , this system update contains support for USB Memory storage devices.   Sometime over the next few hours when…

Deal of the Week: Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
      This week, Xbox LIVE Gold members can purchase Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 for 50% off this week only .   <- 400 points if you are an Xbox LIVE Gold Member       …

This article does a great job of explaining… [From Comments] on Kotaku
This article does a great job of explaining the impact of net neutrality on gaming. I’d like to add a few comments. First, it’s important to note that the court decision is only about the F.C.C.’s current powers and does not reflect a position about…

UFC Undisputed 2010 demo coming soon – four fighters announced on Five Ounces of Pain
According to a post on the UFC Undisputed website, the demo for the highly anticipated sequel will indeed be released a month before it’s May 25 release date. The demo will be released on the Playstation Network and Xbox Live . Four…


Halo 3, Supreme Commander, Left 4 Dead, and more.

Posted: April 7th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Xbox 360 USB storage is live, with list of gotchas on Newsvine – technology
Joystiq broke the story that USB storage was coming to the Xbox 360; today, the update goes live. A quick download, and suddenly you’re not dependent on Microsoft to sell you overpriced hard drives. Of course, the ability to use USB storage comes…

Xbox 360 System Update – USB Memory Support on Bink.nu
We’ve just released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE. As previously announced , this system update contains support for USB Memory storage devices. Sometime over the next few hours when you sign in to Xbox LIVE you’ll receive a…

Game Your Box: 40 Cool Gaming Console Case Mods on WebUrbanist
[ By Angie in Gadgets & Geek Art , Games & Gaming , Various Uncategorized . ] Gaming takes skill. Your gaming console is like your beloved baby. Whether you are an old school FPS frag fest master, a social gamer, or an…

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Left 4 Dead 2 (PC) $20 (Xbox) $27 @ Newegg Amazon on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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News: 2010 FIFA World Cup demo tomorrow on Eurogamer
Spain versus Italy, or vice versa. A demo of EA’s new FIFA World Cup game will be released tomorrow on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. In it…

News: Trials HD voted best XBLA game on Eurogamer
Community chooses champ in new poll. The Xbox 360 community has voted Trials HD as Best Overall Arcade Game released in 2009 on XBLA. Last month we…

Video: DigitalFoundry- Just Cause 2 Xbox 360 vs. PS3 comparison on Eurogamer
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Video: DigitalFoundry- Just Cause 2 Xbox 360 vs. PC max spec on Eurogamer
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Face-off: Face-Off: Just Cause 2 on Eurogamer
Panau you know. A first generation game on Xbox 360, Avalanche Studios 2006 vintage Just Cause exhibited impressive open world technology let down by somewhat repetitive gameplay. Fast forward…

News: Halo 3 coming to Games on Demand on Eurogamer
As are DMC4 and Saints Row. Halo 3 will be released digitally on Xbox Live’s Games on Demand service on 20th April. In Europe, the Bungie shooter…


Ghostbusters: The Video Game, BioShock, Left 4 Dead, and more.

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

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Millimeter-scale, energy-harvesting sensor could operate almost perpetually on Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine
Researchers have developed a solar-powered sensor system that is just nine cubic millimeters in size. It is 1,000 times smaller than comparable commercial counterparts and can harvest energy from its surroundings to operate nearly perpetually. The…

Used Xbox 360 video games at FamilyVideo.com: Deals from $10 + $2 s&h on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
FamilyVideo.com offers lowest-we’ve-seen prices on several used Xbox 360 video games as listed below. In all, over 80 titles are available. Shipping adds $1.99. Some notable games: Ghostbusters: The Video Game for Xbox 360 (pictured) for $9.99 …

First screens of NinjaBee’s Ancients of Ooga for XBLA on Joystiq
Click to Ooga-size First revealed in September of last year, NinjaBee has released the very first screens of Ancients of Ooga, an upcoming Xbox Live Arcade game. The game centers around the Oogani, comprised of tribes of voracious, imp-like…

Microsoft ‘actively working’ to restore Original Xbox DLC on Joystiq
Earlier today we reported that Original Xbox downloadable content had been taken offline, presumably in an early effort to turn off online support for the classic Xbox; however, according to Microsoft the unavailable DLC is only an error. In an…

Activision: Blur multiplayer beta focusing in on March on Joystiq
During its 2009 financial earnings report, Activision CEO Michael Griffith noted that Bizarre Creations’ recently-delayed Blur would have a multiplayer beta available next month. No specific platforms were mentioned, though a recent German rating…

PSA: Original Xbox games’ DLC already offline on Joystiq
Plans to disconnect Xbox Live services for original Xbox games have apparently already begun, as DLC servers for Xbox titles have been quietly taken offline. According to numerous forum threads and our own tests of an assortment of Xbox titles,…

Schappert clarifies EA’s sweeping DLC and online strategy on Joystiq
During this week’s quarterly earning’s report, EA COO John Schappert answered an investor question with a somewhat vague but potentially far-reaching comment regarding the publisher’s future strategy for implementing online functionality into its…

High-speed banking: Forza 3 sells two million copies on Joystiq
Turn 10’s Forza 3 has managed to attain double platinum status — dubs plat in “cool kid” speak. Microsoft announced that the game sold over two million copies since its October release. The racer took just over a month to surpass one million sales,…

Blizzard offers updated look at the new Battle.Net on Joystiq
Let’s be honest. Between Diablo III, Stacraft II and the new World of Warcraft expansion, we’re all going to be pretty heavily embroiled in Blizzard’s games over the next couple of years. That’s why we were thrilled to see this recent update on the…

PREVIEW: Final Fantasy XIII (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
Final Fantasy 13 couldn’t arrive any sooner, so, to keep you satiated: another preview! (Xbox 360, PS3)

REVIEW: Darwinia+ (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
Darwinia+ is one virus that can’t be treated with tamiflu. (Xbox 360)

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Today’s dealzmodo is lovingly and flame-retardantly stuffed with warm, cute, cuddly—gadgets. Canon’s adorable and powerful HF S10, Philips’ soft and huggable HDTV, and a purple Pollywog to melt your ice-cold heart. Warm up, you icy…


Fallout 3, Soulcalibur, Army of Two, and more.

Posted: January 25th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

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Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Today’s Dealzmodo is highlighting some awesome new bargains. The Asus Eee Seashell is a great little netbook, Star Trek for $17 should keep you satiated until the sequel drops, and the always adored Astroglide is available to try for free. Top…


Devil May Cry 4 and more.

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

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Newegg – Devil May Cry 4 (Xbox 360) $15.99 on Dealcatcher – Today’s Deals
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Devil May Cry 4, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, and more.

Posted: December 22nd, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

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Games on Demand: Lost Planet Colonies and Devil May Cry 4 on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  The following Xbox 360 games are now ready for direct download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace:   Content: LOST PLANET COLONIES Price: Check pricing for your region Availability: Not available in Japan Dash Text:…


Xbox Live Arcade, Winning Eleven, Gears of War, and more.

Posted: December 10th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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XBLM December deals: Cheap Shadow Complex, Maw on Joystiq
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Live Marketplace content schedule for December and it’s a real doozy. The Deals of the Week — usually a haven for long-forgotten or unwanted DLC — are actually real deals this month. In particular, Shadow Complex…

New Super Mario Bros. Wii Leads The New Of The New [Sales Get] on Kotaku
Nintendo released New Super Mario Bros. Wii in Japan last week, giving the console its biggest first-week software sales in the country to date, more than 950,000 copies sold, according to Media Create. That puts it ahead of Super Smash Bros. Brawl,…

Borderlands Expands Again With Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot [Update] [Gearbox Software] on Kotaku
Gearbox Software pumps out Borderlands’ second batch of downloadable content later this month (for the Xbox 360 at least), announcing Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot. What do you get for your ten bucks? According to official word, Mad Moxxi’s Underdome…

Xbox Live’s Holiday Plans [Happy Holidays] on Kotaku
Microsoft details the next few weeks’ worth of Xbox Live Arcade, Deals of the Week, Avatar items, and Games on Demand, with twelve days of special holiday deals kicking off on December 18th. Microsoft generally isn’t the habit of laying out several…

PS3 Scores Exclusive Dante’s Inferno Divine Edition [PS3 Exclusive] on Kotaku
Early access to the demo was just the beginning, as Visceral Games announces the Dante’s Inferno Divine Edition, a PlayStation 3 exclusive version of the game packed with extra content at no additional cost. The Dante’s Inferno Divine Edition is the…


Dead Rising, Devil May Cry 4, Madden NFL, and more.

Posted: September 10th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

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Capcom may offer more game collections in 2010 on Joystiq [Xbox]
With the recent release of the Capcom’s Xbox 360 Platinum Hits Triple Pack, many are wondering if we’ll see similar, value-oriented bundles from Capcom in the future. Chris Kramer, Capcom’s resident PR dude, told VG247 that while Capcom doesn’t have…

Madden 10 for Wii sold only 67K copies in August, EA calls overall sales ‘discouraging’ on Joystiq
We first caught wind that an imperfect storm was brewing for this season’s Madden offering shortly after kickoff in mid-August. Now we know that not only has Madden 10 for Wii been sacked at retail, but EA is less than happy with the performance of…

August NPDs: Madden Sales Down, But Still the Top on 1UP RSS feed
It’s almost not even worth noting anymore that the industry is in decline. This makes the sixth month in a row we’ve seen a decrease, but there are signs of the games business getting back some steam as we finish out the year. This month’s decline…


Devil May Cry 4, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Dead Rising, and more.

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

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Xbox update page touts official Netflix ‘exclusivity’ on Joystiq
Microsoft claims Netflix will be “exclusive” to the Xbox 360 games console at the bottom of its dashboard update page. Pardon our wariness on the use of that term, since we cover the games industry and “exclusivity” lasts about as long as a…

Capcom brings epic, budget three-game package to Xbox 360 on Ars Technica – All Ars Technica Content
The economy is bad, games are expensive, and the combination of those two things has got you down. Don’t worry, friendly gamer: Capcom has your back. Starting on September 8 you’ll be able to purchase three damn good Capcom titles for the Xbox 360 in…

Xbox 360 Summer dashboard update available on Crave: The gadget blog
The Xbox 360’s Netflix integration is improved, but you still can't search for specific titles.(Credit: Dan Ackerman/CNET) Xbox 360 owners who fire up their console today will be prompted to download the new Summer 2009 dashboard update. Among…

IntensaFIRE chip adds programmable / rapid fire modes to Xbox 360 controllers on Engadget
The hardcore modders in attendance need not apply unless they’re looking for a quick jaunt down easy street, but those terrified of solder guns, glue and screwdrivers best listen up. A newly formed company, BGRMODS, has just introduced its very…

Xbox LIVE Update on The Official Netflix Blog
Hi, Pedro Freitas here from Netflix product development.Available today, you will be able to browse and add movies and TV episodes to your instant Queue directly from your Xbox 360. The new Xbox LIVE Update will take advantage of the Netflix…

Hands-on with the Zune HD on CrunchGear
Can Microsoft’s latest Zune, the Zune HD, take down the king? It depends on which king you’re talking about. As it stands, the iPod Touch is a whole different beast because of the App Store. What Microsoft has done with the Zune HD is nothing…