Posted: March 16th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: BioShock, The Sims | No Comments »
Xbox 360 news from around the web:
| “# cloud Pogoplug, the gadget that puts a hard drive’s content’s online just got a new feature: sharing of media with Xbox 360 and PS3 across the local network or cloud. More »” |
| “Aliens vs. Predator 360, BioShock 2 PS3 barely miss NPD’s top 10 non-PC game chart; Star Trek Online edged out by Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff atop PC rankings.” |
Posted: March 12th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Doom, Final Fantasy XIII, The Sims, Xbox Live | No Comments »
Xbox 360 news from around the web:
| “# clips At the big Final Fantasy XIII launch at the HMV store in London, fans show their disapproval of the prospect of winning a free Xbox 360 bundle. Really guys? More »” |
| “# gdc Will Wright, the fast-talking, rocket-loving man behind The Sims, took to the stage at last night’s Game Developers Choice Awards to present John Carmack, the fast-talking, rocket-loving man…” |
Posted: March 4th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Mass Effect, Saints Row, Saints Row 2, The Sims | No Comments »
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“Some great deals coming down the bargain channel today. Dell’s offered up a full desktop plus an external HDD, Mass Effect 2 and a gift card sweeten the Xbox bundle, and there’s Match.com’s trial for anyone tired of being lonesome. Top Deals: …” |
| “Indie downloadables due this year. EA Partners has signed up DeathSpank and Shank for release on multiple download platforms this year. DeathSpank…” |
Posted: February 12th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Ninja Gaiden, Ninja Gaiden II, Silent Hill Homecoming, The Sims, Unreal Tournament 3, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Arcade | No Comments »
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“We didn’t get any more details about Microsoft’s Project Natal add-on for Xbox 360 from the X10 event, but tonight Smallville viewers got to watch someone else whipping their arms and legs around trying to catch imaginary balls flying out of their TV…” |
| “The company that owns the video game and movie rights to Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy series Wheel of Time, Red Eagle Games, has just announced a partnership with Obsidian Entertainment with the intent of producing a series of RPGs for the PC, Xbox…” |
| “Flickr co-founder Stewart Butterfield and five other former Flickr employees are joined by one Digg alum, one games expert and several freelancers in Tiny Speck, a company that’s working on an online game that has a shot at rebooting the…” |
| “Sega bringing Tri-Ace’s Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 RPG to North America on March 16.” |
| “Red Eagle Entertainment signs on Fallout: New Vegas studio to lend development aid on Xbox 360, PS3, PC edition of fantasy RPG based on Robert Jordan novels.” |
| “New Super Mario Bros. Wii retains top slot in monthly software chart, Xbox 360 regains edge on PS3 in hardware sales.” |
| “Microsoft confirms rumors of “special edition” bundle including white console, two controllers, and exclusive avatar items; limited-edition faceplate sold separately.” |
Posted: February 10th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Alpha Protocol, Battlefield: Bad Company, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Bejeweled, Bejeweled 2, BioShock, Final Fantasy XIII, Gears of War, Left 4 Dead, Mass Effect, Official Xbox Magazine, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, The Sims, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Arcade | No Comments »
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“At the retailer-focused Game Supply conference today, a panel of game analysts made some interesting forecasts for the year ahead in the game market. Here are some of the key data points they delivered: Nick Williams, (pictured, center) analyst at…” |
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“Originally slated for release last November as Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny, the 11th game in SNK’s weapons fighting franchise will be released this spring in North America as Samurai Shodown Sen for the Xbox 360. We’ve been wondering about the…” |
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“If EA wants its upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company 2 to begin wresting military first-person shooter dominance away from Modern Warfare, excellence in multiplayer is only one mission objective. How important is the campaign and can it be as…” |
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“Like the spy agent depicts, the espionage role-playing game Alpha Protocol is stealthily approaching its release, now slated for early summer. And it’s still a tricky game to size up. A few observations from a recent demonstration of the game: It…” |
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“After going through a huge stack of reviews for our Dante’s Inferno Frankenreview, I have determined that this game might have a few things in common with God of War. That, and Dante has no idea how to play Limbo. Is it strange that a game revolving…” |
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“PopCap kicks off a ten month long tenth birthday celebration today for Bejeweled, the causal gaming sensation that’s sold more than 50 million units and stifled the productivity of an entire generation. Bejeweled, for those of you who haven’t…” |
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“To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Toy Fair That’s Micro-Bash. He’s 1 and a couple months old. And today he got his first library card. His older brother, Mini-Bash, has had a library card for a couple years now and really enjoys going to the library…” |
Posted: February 9th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: BioShock, Fable, Fable II, Far Cry 2, TeamXbox, The Sims, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter | No Comments »
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“The first big hit in gesture control technology was the mouse. If you’re too young to have any pre-digital memories, this might seem like an odd claim. My three-year-old is no more mystified by mice and touchpads than she is by building blocks….” |
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“Ubisoft, the big French game company, reported third fiscal quarter results that met reduced expectations for its sales of video games in the busy holiday quarter. Sales for the quarter were 495 million euros, down 2.7 percent from 508 million euros…” |
| “Seagate 1TB 7200rpm Hard Drive for $90 with coupon EMCYNYX57 Hitachi 1TB 7200rpm Hard Drive for $80, and a $5 Visa Prepaid Card is available by rebate (HD31000). TrendNet Wifi Camera for $90 and a $30 mail-in rebate is available ($60 after…” |
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“Dante Alighieri, real world 14th-century poet and cavalryman, is re-imagined as a love-struck crusader in this retelling of the poet’s greatest work. Dante’s Inferno, one third of Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, serves as the backdrop for this video…” |
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“The only challenge large and powerful enough to take on BioShock 2’s Big Daddy is our large and lumbering BioShock 2 Frankenreview. Return with us to the drowned art deco city of Rapture, a sunken “Utopia” that still soldiers on ten years after the…” |
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“A version of Ghost Recon: Future Soldiers, confirmed earlier today by Ubisoft, will be coming to Wii, the company announced today. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that the upcoming shooter will be coming to all platforms when it hits, including…” |
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“That’s Kanako Kondou, not the character per se, but the actress is lending her voice to the game. Once again. Kondou already voices fighter Noel Vermillion as well as cyborg ν-13 and BlazBlue: Continuum Shift’s cyborg Λ-11. In the console…” |
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“The Sims 3 is headed to consoles. And handhelds. What’s surprising here isn’t the fact the game is making the move, but why it’s taken so long. The game is listed as part of EA’s financial results report from earlier today, with the placeholder title…” |
| “Ubisoft Paris announced this morning that it’s working on a new entry in the Ghost Recon series, titled Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. And yes, you’ve heard that name before. It’ll feature both singleplayer and multiplayer modes, while the publisher…” |
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“AV aficionados looking for a little more shine from their Netflix titles streamed over 360 or PS3 are in luck, as the film rental company announced today plans to beam its movies to your TV in “full” HD. That means a 1080p video signal and 5.1…” |
Posted: February 9th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: BioShock, The Sims, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Arcade | No Comments »
Xbox 360 news from around the web:
| “Netflix will reportedly add 1080p streaming and 5.1 surround sound to its portfolio later this year — though the initial audience may be slim. The service currently offers 720p streaming when paired with an HD-friendly system, such as the Xbox 360,…” |
| “CNet reported earlier that Netflix was going to roll out 1080p streaming this year, but Netflix later corrected the report stating that "1080p watch instantly is not on the books for this year." Netflix's Steve Swasey did confirm that…” |
| “What’s the big holdup here? Apparently the latest version of real-life simulator, The Sims 3, which came out on PC in June of last year will make its way to consoles, but not until the third quarter of this year. While specific consoles weren’t…” |
| “Blaster Master: Overdrive – Blasting Mastery Gameplay ScrewAttack – Video Game Vault: Spelunker Video Games | ScrewAttack | Video Game Vault: Spelunker XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii” |
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“First up, you can get in on the next round of player voting. Click here to check out who’s up for the game. Second, could NBA Jam be heading to other platforms after its initial Wii release? 1up seems to think so… Details about…” |
| “Submerge your Xbox 360 in Rapture with the Official BioShock 2 Theme. You and your friends will be surrounded by new spaces from the city and vivid artwork from BioShock 2. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see…” |
Posted: January 29th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Rock Band 2, The Sims, Unreal Tournament 3 | No Comments »
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“The Dell Adamo is back at a nice price, Panasonic’s VIERA is a superb choice for an HDTV, and if you’re hankerin’ for some sublime bear and unicorn action then today’s Hobomodo is a must for any iPhone owner. Top Deals: • 13.4″ Dell Adamo Laptop…” |
Posted: January 20th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Banjo-Kazooie, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Sims | No Comments »
Xbox 360 news from around the web:
| “Japanese electronics firm puts back launch of motion-sensitive games controller for PlayStation 3 by six monthsSony has delayed the launch of its motion-sensitive rival to Nintendo’s highly successful Wii games console by six months and it will not…” |
| “Square Enix confirmed a Spring 2010 release for Front Mission Evolved today. Check out this new trailer that came along with the announcement.” |
| “The first of its kind in the series, FRONT MISSION EVOLVED is an action-packed Third-Person Shooter and the next instalment in the classic FRONT MISSION franchise. Players will take full control of the Wanzer, a massive humanoid, fully customizable…” |
| “Square Enix confirmed today that Front Mission Evolved, developed by Double Helix Games, will be available on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC in Spring 2010.<br /><br />The first of its kind in the series, Front Mission Evolved is an…” |
| “From Sonic the Hedgehog: * Sonic the Hedgehog * Miles “Tails” Prower * Knuckles the Echidna * Doctor Eggman * Amy Rose * Shadow the Hedgehog * Big the Cat From other Sega properties: * AiAi from Super Monkey Ball * Amigo from Samba de…” |
| “Top 20 games of 2009 1. Wii Fit (Wii) 2. Wii Sports Resort (Wii) 3. Wii Play (Wii) 4. Mario Kart (Wii) 5. New Super Mario Bros. (Wii) 6. Wii Fit Plus (Wii) 7. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (360) 8. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (PS3) 9. Wii Cricket…” |
Posted: January 19th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Xbox 360 | Tags: Assassin's Creed, Halo 3, Halo: Combat Evolved, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Sims | No Comments »
Xbox 360 news from around the web:
| “If the deal comes together, it seems like the type of arrangement that could cause a lot more people to consider dropping their cable service — contributing to a groundswell that should force cable companies to rethink their approach.” |
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“Halo: Reach is forthcoming. It will be out later this year. One individual is already leaking beta footage onto the internet. The footage is of the game booting up. There is no game play footage. The screen carries a message which reads: Welcome to…” |
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“While we’re still up to our armpits in 2009 flashbacks, we may as well take a look down under, and see what the twenty best-selling games in Australia were last year. These figures were released today by chart trackers GfK, who sadly do not provide…” |
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“Game retailer EB Games has uploaded the first direct feed Halo: Reach screens onto the game’s product page. Anyone with the most recent issue of Game Informer magazine has seen these screens — not everyone has the latest GI, though! That, and…” |
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