Resident Evil 5, Halo 2, Halo 3, and more.

Posted: March 4th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Microsoft talks Windows Phone 7 Series development ahead of GDC: Silverlight, XNA, and no backward compatibility on Engadget Mobile
Microsoft is keen on unveiling the meat of its developer story around Windows Phone 7 Series at MIX10 in less than two weeks, but with GDC coming up next week, they’re figuring that now is a good time to start dropping hints — they’ll want to…

Gaming Development for the Go! on Michael Klucher’s Blog
Tonight Charlie Kindel gave us “sneak peak” at what’s different for Windows Phone 7 Series . We have a great platform for both applications and games using Silverlight and the XNA Framework. Why is this so exciting? The XNA Framework…

PSP Still In First In Japan, But It’s Still Nintendo’s Pie [Console Taisen] on Kotaku
Sony’s PlayStation Portable is still the bestselling (and worst selling) piece of hardware in Japan, moving another 37,000 PSPs of standard variety and nearly another 1300 of the “go” variety. The PSP secured the top spot on the hardware chart once…

Badass PSP Game Rumbles To The Top Of Japan’s Bestsellers List [Sales Get] on Kotaku
Tough guy simulator Kenka Bancho 4: Ichinen Sensou is Japan’s bestselling video game, the latest entry in the series that has made its way stateside under the name Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble. It dethrones Capcom’s Biohazard 5 re-release this week. …

Introducing Monday Night Combat’s ‘AmmoMule’ [Clips] on Kotaku
Uber Entertainment’s gunning for a macho future where class-based FPS death is televised live, with sponsorships. No doubt taking a page from Bud Light’s fake “Grooler” and “Foozie” we have something that keeps your ammo fresh and your bacon crispy. …

We Were Wrong About Nier Before … Or We Are Now [Impressions] on Kotaku
We here at Kotaku have been underwhelmed by forthcoming Cavia-made video game Nier Gestalt. We have played it and been bewildered . We have questioned the game’s reason for being . So, uh, last time I saw it, I liked it. Maybe we got this Nier…

Microsoft Offers Halo: Reach Beta, Free MS Points To "Loyal" Halo Players [Xbox Live] on Kotaku
Original Xbox games will no longer be playable over Xbox Live as of April 15 , but Microsoft is easing the pain of Halo 2 players by offering “avid” players free stuff and a shot at the Halo: Reach beta. Several Kotaku readers have received word…

Match Defense Toy Soldiers Micro-Review: Finally, Mom Can Help [Review] on Kotaku
Attention readers, read this review of Match Defense: Toy Soldiers in conjunction with our review of Toy Soldiers for Xbox Live Arcade, because the two games connect. And that’s the main selling point for this here free Facebook game. Loved …

Toy Soldiers Micro-review: A Farewell To Arms? [Review] on Kotaku
Being a kid is great. Your toys aren’t just toys, they’re real. And your bedroom or table top can serve as the terrain for your imagination. Does Xbox Live Arcade game Toy Soldiers capture the feeling of playing with toy soldiers? Developed by…

The Rock Band Network Goes Live With 100 Plus New Tracks [Harmonix] on Kotaku
In January, Harmonix launched the tools needed for artists to publish their songs on the Rock Band Network . Today, the Rock Band Network Store opens to the public, with more than 100 new songs for fans to purchase and play. The Rock Band Network…

EA Cuts Deal To Publish Shank, Deathspank [Ea Partners] on Kotaku
Electronic Arts today announced a deal with the developers of Shank and Deathspank to bring the downloadable games to multiple platforms. The publishing deals are part of agreements that Klei and Hothead Games recently signed with EA Partners….

My 10 Years With The PlayStation 2 [Happy Birthday PS2] on Kotaku
On March 4, 2000, Sony unleashed the successor to their wildly successful PlayStation on an unsuspecting world. Ten years later I’ve still got PlayStation 2 games on preorder. And to think I didn’t even care until 2002. In 1999, I was still new to…


Fable, Guitar Hero World Tour, Operation Darkness, and more.

Posted: February 28th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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[Gamer Talk] Your collection on MangaHelpers
Just a little inspiration from the manga forum. Go ahead and post your collection! Because of my storage for my games, it’s too dark to get a good photo, so here’s a list. It’s in a spoiler ’cause it’s kinda long, haha. Spoiler …


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…


Soulcalibur IV, Soulcalibur, and more.

Posted: January 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , | No Comments »

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Guitar Hero Smash Hits for Xbox 360 for $16 + $5 s&h on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
Amazon.com offers Guitar Hero Smash Hits for Xbox 360 for $15.95. Shipping costs $4.98, or pad your order over $25 for free shipping. Even with shipping, that’s $2 under last month’s mention and tied for the lowest total price we’ve seen for this…

SOLD OUT Soul Calibur IV Game (Xbox 360) $15.82 Free Shipping at Walmart on Techbargains.com
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ScrewAttack: Video Game Vault – Yo! Noid on GoNintendo
Video Games | ScrewAttack | Video Game Vault: Yo! Noid XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Direct link here


Soulcalibur, Soulcalibur IV, Xbox Live Arcade, and more.

Posted: January 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

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EA Officially Announces NBA Jam for Wii on 1UP RSS feed
Though not exactly surprising, EA finally officially announced an NBA Jam revival on the Nintendo Wii. The game is due out sometime in 2010, and promises a nostalgic basketball trip, along with “new game modes, characters, and gameplay depth.” As…

Soul Calibur IV Game (Xbox 360) $15.82 Free Shipping at Walmart on Techbargains.com
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Magic The Gathering Xbox Live Arcade Game (Xbox 360) 400 Live Points at Microsoft on Techbargains.com
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Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, Soulcalibur IV, Half-Life 2: Episode One, and more.

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

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Japan’s 2009 Xbox LIVE Download Stats [Xbla] on Kotaku
Never mind that a mere 300,000 or so Xbox 360s were sold in Japan last year. Those who bought the console (hopefully!) enjoyed the console’s online capabilities. Note: data covers the 2009 calendar year, and overall ranking covers from 2005 to 2009….

Rest In Peace, Chromehounds [Sega] on Kotaku
In August 2009, Sega informed the eleven people still playing online mech shooter Chromehounds that one day soon, the game’s servers would be shut down, effectively “killing” the game. That day is today. Yes, sometime today, Sega and Microsoft will…

Fist of the North Star Dated Dated, Already Dead (And Dated) [Tecmo Koei] on Kotaku
In early December Tecmo Koei announced that its Fist of the North Star game, Hokuto Musou, would be released in Japan on the PS3 and Xbox 360 in simply “March 2010″. Today the company announced the exact date. That’s annoying! Post-apocalyptic…

Modders Drag Half-Life 2’s Graphics Kicking & Screaming Into 2010 [Clips] on Kotaku
Do you remember the awe you felt first firing up Half-Life 2 in 2004? Now fire it up in 2010. It’s more like “aawwww”. Flat textures, dull lighting. It’s a shame! What this game needs, then, is a makeover. A makeover like the one provided by Filip…

EA Shutting Down Video Game Servers Prematurely on Slashdot
Spacezilla writes “EA is dropping the bomb on a number of their video game servers, shutting down the online fun for many of their Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3 games. Not only is the inclusion of PS3 and Xbox 360 titles odd, the date the games were…

Nielsen survey says most PSP users are female, Xbox 360 most played on Joystiq
In its 2010 Media Industry Face Sheet, the Nielsen Company tallied some interesting numbers [PDF] related to the increase of social media and how video game console usage trended in 2009. According to its survey statistics, Sony’s PSP market in the…

Half-Life 2 PC updated with Episode 2 tech, longs for Xbox 360 parity on Joystiq
It’s not often that console gamers get to brag to their PC gaming counterparts that their version of any given release is graphically superior; however, 2007’s Xbox 360 release of Valve’s Orange Box compilation included updated releases of both…

NinjaBee shows concepts for new XBLA game, playable with Avatars on Joystiq
NinjaBee (makers of A Kingdom for Keflings, Band of Bugs and the underrated Outpost Kaloki X) has announced that it’s working on a brand new title for Xbox Live Arcade, one that will allow you to play with your Mickey ear-wearing Xbox Live Avatar….

Japanese games market shrank in 2009 on Joystiq
2009 looked fairly dire for the Japanese games industry. Now that we’re on the other side of the year, we can assess the damage. Andriasang reports Enterbrain numbers claiming that, overall, the market shrank ¥543 billion, a reduction of 6.9%…

Robot videogames help children to read, maybe… (Video) on ROBOTS DREAMS
Tired of the battle over whether or not videogames are turning the brains of our children into mush? Ever wonder if there was some way to harness their attraction to robots so that it motivated them to read? MegaMan may just be the answer to all your…


Xbox Live Arcade, Resident Evil 5, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, and more.

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

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Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
It’s almost 2010 and time to get some “home office” equipment to write off next tax season: Students can score the new MacBook on the cheap, and if you still don’t have an HDTV, check out the 37″ LG. Top Deals: • 23″ Dell ST2310 LCD for $158.00…

Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2010 on 1UP RSS feed
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More screenshots of Perfect Dark for Xbox Live. on CrunchGear
The Xbox Live Arcade port of Perfect Dark still carries that frustratingly (well…) vague “winter 2010″ release date, but we’re beginning to see more and more screenshots trickle out from wherever these things trickle out from….


Resident Evil 5, Soulcalibur, Fallout 3, and more.

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

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New Afterburner Game Coming To Home Consoles? [Sega] on Kotaku
Some classification board ratings – one in Australia, one in Korea – have revealed that Sega’s After Burner Climax is on its way to a video game console near you. Just which console is still up in the air. The Australian rating simply says…

Top Spin 3 for Xbox 360 for $10 + $5 s&h on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
Amazon.com offers Top Spin 3 for Xbox 360 for $9.75. Shipping adds $4.98, but orders of $25 or more qualify for free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $2 and the best price we’ve seen all year. This game includes avatars for…

Best Buy Video Game Deals: Xbox and PlayStation 3 titles for $20 + free shipping on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
Best Buy offers several Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video games for $19.99 each. With free shipping, each is at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. Choose from Fallout 3 (pictured), Resident Evil 5, Tom Clancy’s…

Amazon Soul Calibur IV XBox 360 or PS3 $10, NBA 2K10 (Xbox 360) $25 on SlickDeals.net

SCREENSHOT: Splatterhouse (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
Modern revival of the classic beat em up horror franchise. Features a dynamic combat system and combos.


Left 4 Dead, Soulcalibur IV, Soulcalibur, and more.

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

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BAYONETTA : BAYONETTA Premium Theme on Game Marketplace – New Arrivals
Premium Theme from BAYONETTA displaying her playful spirit. Customize your Xbox 360 with BAYONETTA-themed art assets. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Amazon Soul Calibur IV XBox 360 or PS3 $10 on SlickDeals.net

Left 4 Dead 2 (Xbox 360) $35 on SlickDeals.net


Ghostbusters: The Video Game, Xbox Live Arcade, Soulcalibur, and more.

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

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Black Friday Week Geek Deals: Thursday on /Film
As Black Friday approaches, a bunch of really great movie deals are hitting the web. We’ll try to bring you a daily round-up of links throughout the week. The following deals are good for this week.  Amazon is also doing a set of…

News: Final Fight, Magic Sword for PSN/XBLA on Eurogamer
Resurrected in HD with online co-op. Old beat-’em-ups Final Fight and Magic Sword are being repackaged for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live…

PS3 Black DualShock 3 + Soul Calibur IV $41.84 @ amazon.com on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 1 Posted By: thundermh Views: 169 Replies: 0 I just saw Soul Calibur IV for PS3 drop to $9.98 on Amazon.com. I added the Black PS3 DualShock 3 controller for $41.86 to qualify for the $10 off $50 Discover Card promo for a total of…