Xbox Live Marketplace, Xbox Live, NBA Live series, and more.

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

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Xbox Live NBA 10 All Star Weekend Pack downloads for free on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
Xbox Live Marketplace offers downloads of the NBA 10 All Star Weekend Pack for NBA Live 10 for free. It includes the East and West All Star game jerseys. To download this content, you must be connected to Xbox Live and have NBA Live 10 for Xbox 360.


NHL 08, NBA Live 09, FaceBreaker, and more.

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

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EA shuts down 25 game servers, including Madden 09 on Ars Technica
EA’s financial problems from last year, it seems, are continuing to have repercussions. Even after cutting 1,500 employees in November, the publisher is still looking to reduce operating costs. As a result, the company is killing off a number of game…

Nier gets close in spring 2010 on Joystiq
Frankly, we don’t get Nier. In Japan there are two different Nier games with different names and slightly different plots coming exclusively to the 360 and PS3, but in the US, we’re just getting one of those, but it’s coming to both the 360 and PS3!…

Nvidia shows off Unreal Engine 3 on Tegra on Joystiq
NVidia chose to show off the processing power of the new version of its mobile Tegra processor the same way many companies demonstrate their big-boy processors: with Unreal Engine 3. On stage at its CES presentation, NVidia demonstrated an FPS…

Razer wants cut of Xbox 360 peripheral business on Joystiq
Click to cut to a bigger image Peripheral manufacturer Razer is dipping its shaved toes in the console market, announcing “preliminary approval” from Microsoft to produce an Xbox 360 controller and headset. The $50 wired Onza — that’s the…

Darksiders patch to sew up Xbox 360 screen-tearing issue on Joystiq
You’d think some screen tearing was only natural in the aftermath of … the Apocalypse — but apparently it’s an unintended hiccup in the Xbox 360 version of Vigil Games’ Darksiders. Speaking to IGN, studio head Joe Madureira confirmed that Vigil is…

Mad Catz reveals teased Super Street Fighter IV accessories on Joystiq
After teasing us with half an image last night, Mad Catz and Capcom have announced a new “Tournament Edition” arcade stick is in development, branded with new art featuring Super Street Fighter IV. The stick will be made available in two flavors…

Xbox Live Video Marketplace coming to 10 more countries ‘this fall’ on Joystiq
As far as we know, the kind of laziness which prevents you from visiting the nearest Blockbuster Video is a worldwide phenomenon. According to a press release (.doc link) dropped just in time for CES, Microsoft is catering to this global lethargy by…

Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero: January DLC on Joystiq
If you’ve been jonesing to play along to a song performed by a fictional, cartoon heavy metal band, then look no further: Activision has announced a downloadable Dethklok song coming this month to the Guitar Hero line, as part of a metal track pack….

Natal to use 10-15 percent of Xbox 360 CPU power on Joystiq
A few details about Project Natal’s technical capabilities slipped out alongside the holiday 2010 release window at Microsoft’s CES press conference. The most revealing of these specifics is that the hardware will only siphon 10 to 15 percent of the…

Xbox Game Room pricing, partners detailed on Joystiq
The pricing structure for Microsoft’s newly announced Avatar-occupied Game Room has been detailed in an online fact sheet, and we’d suggest you stock up on Microsoft funny money. Players have three options: 400 ($5) grants a dual-platform license for…

Xbox Game Room bringing arcades back to Xbox 360 and Games for Windows Live users [update 3] on Joystiq
Update 3: An online fact sheet [.doc link] from Microsoft reveals that the Game Room itself will be free, while games will range in price from 400 ($5) for a dual-license purchase of arcade classics, 240 ($3) for a single-platform license or 40…


Tiger Woods PGA Tour, NBA Live series, Resident Evil 5, and more.

Posted: December 26th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

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The Sports Video Games of the Year [Stick Jockey] on Kotaku
In naming the best video games of the year, the sports genre is often left to fight over a single award. And as I’ve discussed before, one probably isn’t winning an overall game-of-the-year anytime soon. Realizing that sports games don’t usually…

Newegg – Resident Evil 5 for Xbox360 $24.99 on Dealcatcher – Today’s Deals
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Guitar Hero World Tour, Far Cry 2, Blue Dragon, and more.

Posted: December 23rd, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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GameFly Annual Used Game Sale: Xbox 360 Fear 2 $10, Street Fighter IV $13, Gears of War 2 $17, Fable 2 $18, PS3 NBA 2K9 $10, Godfather 2 $13 & More on SlickDeals.net

Gamefly End-of-the-Year Used Game Sale! on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 25 Posted By: Yuyak Views: 6276 Replies: 18 Credit goes to CheapyD on CAG. I’m just copy+pasting (and edited for FW format) for the benefit of gamers on FW. All these games are used, but in my experience they’re generally in fairly good…


Tetris, Xbox Live Arcade, NBA Live series, and more.

Posted: December 18th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Guitar Hero World Tour XBOX 360 $15.01 Amazon FSS on SlickDeals.net Forums – Hot Deals
Guitar Hero World Tour XBOX 360 $15.01 Amazon

Final Fantasy VIII Among New PlayStation Store Additions on 1UP RSS feed
Apparently pleased with the success being enjoyed by Final Fantasy VII since its release on the PlayStation Store in June, Square Enix has released Final Fantasy VIII on the PlayStation Network for $9.99. As a PSone Classic, you can download and play…

Tritton AX 180 Universal Gaming Headset $50 at Buy.com on BensBargains.net Latest Headlines
Buy.com has the Tritton AX 180 Universal Gaming Headset for $50 with free shipping. Works for botht he XBox 360, Playstation 3, PC, and the iPhone. The mic is detachable so you don’t always have it in your way when you’re not using it. [Compare]


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…


Lego Batman: The Video Game, Left 4 Dead, NBA Live series, and more.

Posted: November 28th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

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BBC iPlayer on Xbox 360 Delayed Indefinitely on 1UP RSS feed
While the Wii and PlayStation 3 both already offer U.K. gamers access to the BBC’s iPlayer video streaming service, it looks like 360 gamers won’t be awarded the same option anytime soon. Telegraph reports that discussions between Microsoft and the…

Fred Meyer game system deals with 1day coupon Sat 11/28 ($) 10/50,20/100,30/150 on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 0 Posted By: Wheezy Views: 95 Replies: 0 Coupon was in the Friday edition of the Tacoma News Tribune and possibly other PNW newspapers.Wii is $159.99 + tax after instant $10 off and $30 couponXbox 360 120GB Elite Bundle (LEGO Batman and…

Amazon matches Best Buy: Left4Dead 2, Dragon Age, Madden, FIFA $34.99 shipped on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 0 Posted By: gkrykewy Views: 226 Replies: 0 Probably today only, since Best Buy’s sale ends today:L4D2:http://www.amazon.com/Left-4-Dead-2-Xbox-360/dp/B002BRZ852/ref=s…Dragon Age…

Left 4 Dead 2 (XBOX 360) 34.99 + TAX @ Bestbuy TODAY ONLY on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 0 Posted By: mikey99n Views: 179 Replies: 5 Order online and do in store pick up if you can’t get it today. Sale ends at midnight. Cheapest price anywhere.LINKOnline Coupons

HDMI Cables BF Sale 6FT = $2.40, 10FT = $3.00, 15FT = $5.40 Free Shipping IF gt;$25 on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 0 Posted By: levitan Views: 568 Replies: 0 HDMI Cables BF Sale 6FT = $2.40, 10FT = $3.00, 15FT = $5.40sfplanet.com has HDMI CAT-2 1.3a cables on sale for 55% off, and because of the Black Friday coupon, add it up to 70% off in total,…

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Xbox360 PS3 $42.50@Walmart on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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XBOX 360 Elite Holiday Bundle – $270 + 20% Cashback – Dell on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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Amazon Video Games for PS3 & Xbox 360: NHL 10, NBA Live 10, Brutal Legend, Fifa Soccer 10, Madden NFL 10, Dragon Age Origins, Left 4 Dead 2, Need For Speed Shift $35 on SlickDeals.net


Need for Speed: Shift, NBA Live series, Madden NFL, and more.

Posted: November 26th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

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Japanese hardware sales – Nov. 16th to 22nd (DSi LL domination) on GoNintendo
DSi LL 100,553 PS3 34,752 Wii 32,844 PSP 32,752 DSi 32,070 DS Lite 5,051 PSP go 4,574 Xbox 360 4,085 PS2 2,024 Is it just me, or did the launch of the DSi LL help to boost all Nintendo hardware sales?! Link

Starts Black Friday 11/27 8 AM PST-12 Month Xbox Live Subscription-Ebay Daily Deal $30 or $27 After Bing CB on SlickDeals.net Forums – Hot Deals
Xbox Live 12 Month Gold Subscription Card Sneak Peek Daily Deal starting 8 AM PST November 27 – Xbox Live 12 Month Gold Subscription Card Starts tomorrow, for now if you don’t already go to… This is a content summary only. Please visit…

Amazon Game Sale: PS3 & Xbox 360: Madden NFL 10 $35, Brutal Legend $35, FIFA Soccer 10 $35, NHL 2010 $35, NBA Live $35, Need for Speed: Shift $35, Need for Speed Nitro for Wii $20 on SlickDeals.net


Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, Need for Speed: Shift, NBA Live series, and more.

Posted: November 26th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

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Madden NFL 10 for PS3 or Xbox 360 for $35 + free shipping, more (updated) on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
Until 7:30 pm ET today, Amazon.com offers EA Sports’ Madden NFL 10 for PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 for $34.99 with free shipping. (Scroll to the right to find it.) That’s $10 under our September mention and the lowest total price we could find now by…

Puzzle Quest sequel revealed on Joystiq
It appears that GamePro will reveal the first details of Puzzle Quest 2 in its next issue. Beyond a single image, the mag doesn’t drop any details on its website. After Infinite Interactive went a tad off course with Galactrix — meanwhile,…

Amazon Game Sale for PS3 & Xbox 360: Madden NFL 10 $35, Brutal Legend $35, FIFA Soccer 10 $35, NHL 2010 $35, NBA Live $35, Need for Speed: Shift $35, Need for Speed Nitro for Wii $20 on SlickDeals.net

SCREENSHOT: Crackdown 2 (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
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SCREENSHOT: Lost Planet 2 (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
Lost Planet 2 picks up 10 years since the events of the original adventure and the landscape has evolved dramatically. With the success of terraforming activities, the planets ice has begun to melt, giving way to lush tropical jungles and other new…


Madden NFL, NBA Live series, Need for Speed: Shift, and more.

Posted: November 26th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , | No Comments »

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Madden NFL 10 (2010) for Xbox 360 or PS3 $35 at Amazon on BensBargains.net Latest Headlines
Amazon has Madden NFL 10 (2010) for Xbox 360 or PS3 for $35 with free shipping. To see discount, add item directly to cart from the Video Games Lightning Deals Page. Features the all-new Pro-Tak animation technology for more realistic gridiron…

FIFA Soccer 10 for Xbox 360 or PS3 for $35 + free shipping on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
Amazon.com offers FIFA Soccer 10 for Xbox 360 (pictured) or PlayStation 3 for $34.99 with free shipping. (Scroll to the right through the Black Friday Week Lightning Deals to find them.) That’s the lowest total price we could find for either version…

Best Buy Video Game deals: NBA Live 2010 for Xbox 360 for $35 + free shipping, more on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
Best Buy discounts a pair of EA Sports video games, as listed below. Many are at or near the lowest total price we could find. Plus, all items receive free shipping. The deals, each $34.99 with free shipping: Need for Speed: Shift for Xbox 360 …

SOLD OUT – Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle PLUS (6 GAMES) $299.99 at Best Buy on Techbargains.com
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