Alpha Protocol, BioShock, Mass Effect, and more.

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

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MOVIE: Alpha Protocol (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
Your weapon is your choice in this story trailer.

MOVIE: Darksiders: Wrath of War (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
The demo has now been released for Darksiders, download it on PSN and Xbox Live Marketplace.

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
We’re sending you into the weekend with some amazing buys. This Vizio goes wonderfully with the Bioshock 2 Special Edition on your 360—be sure to indulge your inner cheapskate with some awesome snacks from Bora Bora in hobomodo. Top…

Chrome PS3 Slim Case Gives You a New Surface for Dust to Collect On [PS3 Slim] on Gizmodo
The XCM Cyberchrome case makes your PlayStation 3 look like the bumper of a ‘57 Chevy, which is neat. Although I’ve gotta wonder if it makes the PS3 any less of a dust magnet. We’ve already seen XCM’s chrome case for the Xbox 360 , but it…

Rivet on Daring Fireball
My thanks to The Little App Factory for sponsoring this week’s DF RSS feed to promote Rivet. Rivet lets you stream your movies, photos, and music from your Mac to your Xbox 360 or PS3. It integrates with iTunes and iPhoto (and Aperture);…

Game media maven Jessica Chobot: We loved her until she said she didn’t play FarmVille (video) on VentureBeat
Jessica Chobot is an online media celebrity at IGN.com , having become an overnight sensation in 2005 when a photo appeared of her licking a Sony PlayStation Portable. Now she’s hosting a video show and blogging about who she likes having sex…

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 TV ad features explosions, accolades on Joystiq
You love explosions, right? You’re a fan of head thrashing music, are you? Can’t get enough of text flying at your face, you say? Well hold on to your underwear because the television spot for EA’s upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company 2 includes all…

See PSN-bound Joe Danger in action on Joystiq
Hello Games could be pulling a fast one on us all, but the first trailer for the studio’s upcoming digitally distributed Joe Danger features PlayStation 3 button commands on screen during the map creation showcase (as pictured above). As such,…

Just Cause 2 demo drops in March 4 on Joystiq
Just as promised , operative, you’ll soon get your chance to bone up on your rocket car skills before entering the field, as the Just Cause 2 demo has been set for release next Thursday, March 4. The demo will arrive on Xbox Live, PSN and…

Just Cause 2 Demo Releasing Next Thursday on 1UP RSS feed
Judging by the most recent trailers and previews for the game, Just Cause 2 looks to offer some ridiculously over-the-top action — but will it be any fun? You’ll be able to find out for yourself soon enough, as publisher Square Enix just…


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,…

Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade Play Wireless Controller Gaming Pack w/ 4 Arcade Games $32.99 Free Shipping at Amazon on Techbargains.com
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Madden NFL 11 Game (Xbox 360, PS3) + $20 Walmart Gift Card $59.96 (Wii $49.96) at Walmart on Techbargains.com
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Xbox 360 Arcade Play Wireless Controller Gaming Pack $32.99 & eligible for free shipping at Amazon on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 1 Posted By: taf Views: 287 Replies: 0 http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Arcade-Wireless-Controller-Gaming…Online Coupons

Xbox 360 2-for-$30 Video Game – Value Bundle @ Walmart.com Free Shipping on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 0 Posted By: Trickracen Views: 1099 Replies: 4 Link to dealsDont forget to use BCB %4 back. Makes it $28.80Was $50, Now choose 2 for $30Please choose Choose Two (2) Games to complete your bundle:50 Cent blood in the sandBaja 1000: Off Road…

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


Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, Kameo: Elements of Power, and more.

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

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Xbox 360 Games for Under $10 w/ Free Shipping at Newegg on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 16 Posted By: Logician1313 Views: 1703 Replies: 9 Xbox 360 Games for Under $10 w/ Free Shipping at NeweggHere is a list of the current Xbox 360 games (Under $10) on sale now with free shipping.Crackdown $9.99Kane & Lynch: Dead Men…

Panasonic 42″ 600hz Plasma/Xbox 360 Combo $699 Best Buy 12/6/09-12/12/09 on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 15 Posted By: dokedoke Views: 2728 Replies: 27 Starting Sunday Dec. 6th, Best Buy will have a combo package of a 42″ Panasonic 600hz 720p Plasma TV, Xbox 360 Elite (120gb hd), 2 games, and the new game Avatar all for only 699. The total…


Dark Sector, Viva Piñata, Final Fantasy XI, and more.

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

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Professor Layton and the Devil’s Flute plays successfully in Japan on Joystiq
[GAME Watch] Japan’s infatuation with quaint, puzzle-filled villages has yet to wane. The second Professor Layton trilogy has started off on a positive note, with Professor Layton and the Devil’s Flute topping the Media Create sales charts. The…

No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise footage is light on gameplay, heavy on badassery on Joystiq
Japanese publisher Marvelous just uploaded a quite lengthy and quite new trailer for the Xbox 360 and PS3 port of No More Heroes. It’s all in Japanese, but it speaks the universal languages of crazy bosses and near-naked-babe quite well. Aside from…

Rumor: Tatsunoko vs. Capcom FightStick, game bundle on the way on Joystiq
[Comic-Con mockup; see retail box on Flickr] Tatsunoko vs. Capcom proves that the Wii is a perfectly capable platform for fighting games — except that it doesn’t have a high-quality arcade stick. If these box images found on MadCatz staffer Mark…

Xbox 360 Games: Dark Sector, Spider Man 3, Clive Barker’s Jericho, Viva Pinata: Party Animals, Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess $8, TNA Impact! for Xbox 360 or Wii $6 on SlickDeals.net

Panasonic 42″ 600hz Plasma/Xbox 360 Combo Best Buy 12/6/09-12/12/09 on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 4 Posted By: dokedoke Views: 113 Replies: 2 Starting Sunday Dec. 6th, Best Buy will have a combo package of a 42″ Panasonic 600hz Plasma TV, Xbox 360 Elite (120gb hd), 2 games, and the new game Avatar all for only 699. The total savings…

lego rock band $32.99 FSSS at amazon [PS3, Wii, Xbox 360] on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 5 Posted By: choe Views: 889 Replies: 6 PS3WiiXbox 360DS – $19.49Online Coupons


Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Madden NFL, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and more.

Posted: November 25th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Newegg complete official Black Friday sale listing (most deals start 3pm PST Wednesday 11/25) on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 20 Posted By: johnny98 Views: 3617 Replies: 12 Posted on their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Newegg?v=app_10339498918Black Friday Starts 3:00PM PST Wednesday 11/25 – Exclusive Sneak PeekWhy wait in line?10% Bing.com CashBack on…

Microsoft Store Black Friday Ad Rumor on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: -3 Posted By: Logician1313 Views: 870 Replies: 5 Here is a list of reported offers from Microsoft Store, as found publicly on-line.ComputersFree Lenovo S10 Netbook With Purchase Of A Lenovo T400 or X301 (While Supplies Last, 11/27 And 11/30…

GoGamer Black Friday Sale – Starts Thursday 11/26 – 360, PS3, DS, & PC Games on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 4 Posted By: sandman8288 Views: 628 Replies: 1 Starts Thursday 11/26 at www.gogamer.comAmazing Madness DealsXbox 360 Elite 120gb HD Console (Refurbished W/120 Day Warranty) $209.90Xbox 360 Pro 60gb HD Console (Refurbished) $169.90360 – Call…

Band Hero for Wii, PS3, and XBox 360 $144.99 ($124.99 for PS2) on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 0 Posted By: ajackson75 Views: 229 Replies: 0 This is my first post. I did the best I could to look to see if this has aleady been posted. Best Buy’s Deal of the Day is the Band Hero for all systems $144.99 for a total of $55.00 off. This…

Microsoft Launches New Mobile Search Advertising Campaigns on mocoNews
Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) has launched a new mobile ad product that combines mobile search and display. Called “Microsoft Mobile Marketplaces,” it should not be confused with Microsoft’s “Windows Marketplace for Mobile,”…


Forza Motorsport, Final Fantasy XI, Halo 3, and more.

Posted: November 12th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

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October NPD: Uncharted 2 takes top spot while hardware sales slow down on Joystiq
After the last two months of price drop-fueled sales surges, it’s almost comforting to see all these red arrows. Hardware sales are down 17% from last month and down 10% from the year prior, with only the Wii maintaining any upward momentum as we…

Conundrum: Xbox Live tops 2 million simultaneous users on Joystiq
In a positively baffling announcement, Microsoft’s Major Nelson has tweeted that Xbox Live has reached a new record: Two million simultaneous users. That means two million people were logged into Xbox Live at the same time earlier today. The puzzling…

Xbox LIVE Update coming Nov. 17thXbox Live's Major Nelson on “cool” via Recommendations in Google Reader
  I know some of  you are already enjoying many of these features through the Preview Program, but I am happy to announce that the next update that contains Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune video will be available to all Xbox LIVE…

Prototype for Xbox 360 or PS3 for $40 + $2 s&h on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
Walmart offers Prototype for Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 for $39.96 plus $2.47 for shipping. (Free Site-to-Store is also available.) That’s $12 under our June mention and the lowest total price we could find by $5. Snack tax is added where applicable.

Xbox 360 bans rise to 1 million, banned consoles go up for sale on TechSpot
Microsoft has reportedly unleashed a second wave of bans, bringing the total count of banned Xbox 360s to around 1 million — about five percent of some 20 million Live-connected consoles. There is also some uncertainty now as to whether or not the…


Xbox Live, Final Fantasy XI, and more.

Posted: November 8th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , | No Comments »

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Avatar Rockets : Avatar Rockets 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. Avatar Rockets is one of the few xbox 360 indie games that has full xbox live and Avatar support. Compete against your friends…

Week in Games: Modern Fargin’ Warfare [New Releases] on Kotaku
Infinity Ward’s highly anticipated, early contender for game of the year, is the 700-pound Samsonite gorilla sitting on this week. It rolls out Tuesday on the consoles and PC, with versions also on DS and Wii. But don’t overlook these names and…


The Sims, Blue Dragon, Final Fantasy XI, and more.

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

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Rising Star’s Q1 lineup for Europe includes Fragile, Way of the Samurai 3 on Joystiq [Nintendo]
Rising Star Games has announced a European release for Fragile (as Fragile Dreams), Namco Bandai’s action-adventure game about exploring a haunted, post-disaster Japan, in March 2010. That’s around the same time XSEED plans to bring the Namco Bandai…

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow coming to DS in Spring 2010 on Joystiq [Nintendo]
If you’ve been dying to march Akira Toriyama-designed characters through fantasy landscapes and monster-infested dungeons, you’ll be saddened to hear that Dragon Quest IX has yet to be announced for North American release. As if sensing your oddly…

First DJ Hero DLC mix pack today; David Guetta pack dated Nov. 24 on Joystiq [Nintendo]
Activision and FreeStyleGames aren’t wasting any time in expanding DJ Hero’s already fairly expansive 93-mix-long track list. The “Extended Mix Pack 01″ DLC will be added to the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store today and includes the…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Apple TV 3.0 just dropped and they promise it’ll make your HDTV “everything it should be.” But what to do if you don’t have an HDTV to begin with? Today’s Deals can help you sort that out. Top Deals: • 12″ Lenovo ThinkPad X200 CULV Tablet Laptop…

Netflix Eyes Wii Users Next on 10Q Detective
The distribution deal Netflix (NFLX-$55.32) signed with Sony is important because it not only ends the lock Microsoft had on the U.S. movie-rental service provider in the game console market – the Xbox 360 had previously been the exclusive…


Final Fantasy XI, Dark Sector, Xbox Live Arcade, and more.

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

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John Mesjak: Books That Can Help Our Children Find a Path Through a Scary World (And Maybe Make Things a Little Better) on The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
It won’t come as a surprise to any of you grownups out there, but we’re living in a pretty scary world. From H1N1, global terrorism, our soldiers posted around the world, droughts, obesity, hurricanes and global warming, we’re in kind of a pickle.If…

Dark Sector for Xbox 360 $8 at Newegg on BensBargains.net Latest Headlines
Newegg has the Dark Sector Xbox 360 Game for $8 with free shipping. It boasts “Unreal Tournament style gameplay in a massively multiplayer persistent universe. Dark Sector is the next step in the first person action gaming experience.”Shadowrun Xbox…

Inferno Pool brings fiery billiards to Xbox Live Arcade on Geek.com
Ever thought that the game of billiards would benefit from a blazing new name and some fiery special effects? Well, if you’re an Xbox 360 owner, you’re in luck, as this week’s Xbox Live Arcade update delivers a pair of new titles,…


Final Fantasy XI and more.

Posted: October 15th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: | No Comments »

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News: Borderlands zombie DLC announced on Eurogamer
Beefy expansion has Halloween theme. 2K Games has revealed the first batch of Borderlands DLC called The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned. It’ll cost $10 or 800…

News: 360 will outsell PS3 this year, says MS on Eurogamer
Reckons Slim bump will be “short term”. Microsoft mouthpiece Aaron Greenberg has said the company is confident Xbox 360 will outsell PS3 this year, even if that wasn’t the case last month….

Is This Square Enix’s Last PS2 Game? [Playstation 2] on Kotaku
Final Fantasy XI: Vana’diel Collection 2 is getting released in Japan on three platforms (Xbox 360, PC and PS2), but it will only be out on the Xbox 360 and PC in North America. According to game site Siliconera, this is Square Enix’s last PS2 title….