Xbox Live, Dead Rising, and more.

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

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The Beautiful Anatomy of A Video Game Controller [Art] on Kotaku
# art What lies beneath the plastic skin of your PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 controllers? If concept artist Mads Peitersen was designing the gamepads we play with, they’d be bony, fleshy living things…

A Modern Warfare 2 Single-Player Demo Appears [Demo] on Kotaku
# demo In case you’ve been trying to decide whether or not to buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for the past nine months, Activision has released a single-player demo on the PlayStation Network and…

Dead Rising Sun Movie Live on Live [Xbox 360] on Kotaku
The first three episodes of Zombrex Dead Rising Sun, the movie inspired by Dead Rising and directed by Mega-Man creator Keiji Inafune, is now available on Xbox Live for free. More »


Microsoft XNA, Xbox Live, and more.

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

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“Hey, You Got XNA Game Studio in my Windows Phone Developer Tools!” on Michael Klucher’s Blog
When interacting with users of XNA Game Studio one question that commonly comes up is  “How do I develop for Windows using XNA Game Studio 4.0?”. My quick reply usually points them to http://developer.windowsphone.com however I’ve…

It’s Like Magic…Only Better! on Michael Klucher’s Blog
This week encompassed the days you live for… All week I’ve been prepping for E3 , and will all the Kinect news it might be easy to forget about the effort of putting Xbox LIVE in your pocket later this year with Windows Phone 7. If you’ve…

Expert Settings for Multiplatform Development on Michael Klucher’s Blog
If you use Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone you may notice by default it’s not configured in the same way as its Professional or Ultimate counterparts. Because some options aren’t exposed to you by default it may make it difficult…


Xbox Live, Microsoft XNA, Mass Effect, and more.

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The Gamerator serves up arcade classics – and beer – in your home on Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine
Video games and beer – together at last! Actually, a visit to just about any college dorm or rec room will show you that video games and beer can regularly be found together, but now they’re available from the same machine. It’s…

Shorty wanna PlayStation on XXL
Earlier today I consulted Google Images for a picture to illustrate a post I had “written” about how Young Buck’s children no longer have a PlayStation, and I found an extremely teh ghey picture someone put together of The Game and…

Creators Club Communiqué 57 on XNA Game Studio Team Blog
Salut, Creators! This week several members of Team XNA got to attend Casual Connect in Seattle. This conference gathers experts in the casual gaming field with the goal of sharing insights and experience. Our own superstar space brain, Michael…

Creators Club Communiqué 56 on XNA Game Studio Team Blog
G’day, Creators! It has been a big week already with the release of the Windows Phone Developer Tools (WPDT) Beta – starring the XNA Game Studio 4.0 beta ! We’re working hard to create the best tools for developing amazing apps and games…

XNA Game Studio 4.0 Beta is Live! on XNA Game Studio Team Blog
Happy Monday, Creators! Today, we’ve released the Windows Phone Developer Tools Beta! This release includes: Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone Beta Windows Phone Emulator Beta Silverlight for Windows Phone Beta …

Creators Club Communiqué 55 on XNA Game Studio Team Blog
Hello, Creators! Well, as you can see, the blog redesign is still happening. We’ve been working on that along with a ton of other stuff! We’re getting ready to do some really great stuff on XNA Creators Club Online soon. In the next few…

Team XNA Creators Club Online Blog Redesign Incoming! on XNA Game Studio Team Blog
Namaste, Creators! As you can see from all your favorite MSDN Blogs – there are some exciting things happening! Our team is currently working on a new look for our blog, too. We haven’t forgotten you or the Creators Club…

Creators Club Communiqué 54 on XNA Game Studio Team Blog
Holà, créateur! We all know that Creators from Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the US can currently submit their Xbox LIVE Indie Games…

Creators Club Communiqué 53 on XNA Game Studio Team Blog
Welcome, Creators! We’re back with another salty collection of links and learning to brighten your day! This week on XNA Creators Club Online we got the download history , Top Downloads on Xbox LIVE and Best Selling list on Xbox.com fixed at…

Creators Club Communiqué 52 on XNA Game Studio Team Blog
Salutations, Creators! It is said that the month of April comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. How was yours? When it comes to Xbox LIVE Indie Games and XNA Creators Club Online I like to think we are always lions, but thankfully websites…

Windows Phone 7 Developer Tools Beta Released on Latest Microsoft Blogs
Earlier today we shipped the beta of the Windows Phone 7 Developer Tools.  You can download them here . What is included in the Windows Phone Developer Tools The Windows Phone Developer Tools Beta includes: Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows…

Windows Client Developer Roundup for 7/5/2010 on Latest Microsoft Blogs
This is Windows Client Developer roundup #31. The Windows Client Developer Roundup aggregates information of interest to Windows Client Developers, including WPF , Silverlight , Visual C++, XNA , Expression Blend , Surface , Windows 7, Windows Forms,…


Batman: Arkham Asylum, Castle Crashers, Resident Evil 5, and more.

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Announcing Excel 2010 Developer Challenge Winners on Microsoft Excel 2010
We want to thank all of you who submitted entries for our Excel challenge. We had great entries that were well designed using Excel 2010 features, VBA and the user interface. Many of you are as passionate about Excel as we are and we thank you for…

Microsoft Excel 2010 Developer Challenge – Soccer Edition on Microsoft Excel 2010
Some people think football is a matter of life and death…I can assure them it is much more serious than that.  Bill Shankley, ‘The Sunday Times’ (London) , October 4, 1981 + = + There is just over a month to the…

Arcade: Castlevania Harmony of Despair on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Castlevania Harmony of Despair Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: (ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) Step into the shadows of the hell house:…

LIVE Activity for week of July 26 on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Here is a look at LIVE activity for the last week:   Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles (based on UU’s ) 1    Modern Warfare 2    2    Halo 3 …

Coming Soon to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace 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 pricing and/or regional availability.   Summer of Arcade continues this week…

Deal of the Week: Forza 3 Cars and Track Packs on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Xbox LIVE Gold members can now save 40% on Forza 3 Car and track packs:     AutoWeek Car Show Pack , 240 Microsoft Points Hot Holidays Car Pack , 240 Microsoft Points Jalopnik Car Pack , 240…

Show 363: Kinect Pricing, Bundles, MOH Beta and more on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Host: Larry Hryb , Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter )   Co-host : e ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter )   Co-host : lollip0p ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter ) Co-Host: Stepto ( Xbox LIVE ) (…

Demo: Summer Challenge on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Summer Challenge Price: Free Availability: Xbox LIVE regions in Europe Dash Text: Summer Challenge – Athletics Tournament offers fun for all sports enthusiasts and the entire family. Immerse…

Will Carmine live or Die? His fate is now in your hands on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  As announced last week , you now have a chance to decide the fate of Gears of War 3 character Clayton Carmine. Head over to the Xbox LIVE Avatar Marketplace and register your vote by purchasing your choice of shirts: …

Arcade: Hydro Thunder Hurricane on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Hydro Thunder Hurricane Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: (ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) This all-new sequel to the legendary arcade hit…

Demo: Madden NFL 11 on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Madden NFL 11 demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: Madden NFL 11 is SIMPLER. QUICKER. DEEPER. Experience an all-new streamlined playcall system, FULL games in HALF…

Games on Demand: LOTR: Conquest, SmackDown vs. RAW 2008 and 2009 on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: LOTR: Conquest Price: Check pricing in your region Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions except Japan Dash Text: This game supports English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Download the…

Demo: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Content: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions except Japan Dash Text: Play Kane & Lynch 2, a raw and brutal crime shooter that redefines the way you experience…

Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach Bundle on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Today at Comic Con in San Diego, we announced the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach bundle which will be available September 14th when Halo: Reach launches .  Designed by Bungie, the Xbox 360 Limited Edition…

Arcade: Limbo on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
    Content: LIMBO Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: Uncertain of his Sister's Fate, a Boy enters LIMBO. There are no refunds for this item. For more…


Halo 3, Street Fighter IV, Tekken 6, and more.

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

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This Wednesday: Tecmo Bowl Throwback touches down on XBLA on Joystiq
Our burning desire for a renovated version of timeless basketball classic NBA Jam won’t be sated until the remake drops on Wii later this year. However, our similar jones for a new old football title will be catered to this Wednesday with…

Court rules not to dismiss Datel antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft on Joystiq
Datel’s antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft will continue, now that a US District Court has rejected Microsoft’s motion to dismiss the case. In all, five of Datel’s six allegations against the Xbox 360 maker will be weighed. The court did dismiss…

Split/Second demo now on Xbox Live, races to PSN May 11 on Joystiq
The just-released Split/Second demo, now available on Xbox Live to all Gold subscribers, teaches you the most important thing about driving a race car through America: how to dodge massive explosions. One in 253 race car drivers meets their…

Amazon offering discounts on Xbox 360 accessories on Joystiq
So, in anticipation of the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta , you’ve decided to stock up on a few Xbox 360 peripherals on the side. Amazon should be able to satisfy most of your needs on the cheap, thanks to the ” MS Gearfest Promo ” the online…

Halo: Reach live-action short arrives this week on Joystiq
The live-action marketing for Halo 3 was top notch, from the stellar Believe campaign to Neill Blomkamp’s preview of what could have been in Landfall . So, we’re understandably excited for Halo: Reach to get the same treatment in “Birth…

Super Street Fighter IV (Xbox 360 or PS3) + $10 Amazon Gift Card $36.99 Free Shipping at Amazon on Techbargains.com
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Tekken 6 Game (Used, Xbox 360) $12.99 Free Shipping at Gamefly on Techbargains.com
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BioShock, Halo 3, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, and more.

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

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This week on Arcade: Tecmo Bowl on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Tecmo Bowl is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday for 800 points.    

Demo: Split Second on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
    Content: Split Second Demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LVE regions Dash Text: Split/Second is an intense arcade racing game set within the universe of a mega-budget, prime-time…

Deal of the Week: Dishwasher Dead Samurai on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
    This week, Xbox LIVE Gold members can purchase the Xbox LIVE Arcade game Dishwasher Dead Samurai for 1/2 off (400 points.)    

Show #358: Left 4 Dead’s The Passing, BioShock 2 MP DLC and Split/Second on Xbox Live’s Major Nelson
  Host: Larry Hryb , Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter )   Co-host : e ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter )   Co-Host: Stepto ( Xbox LIVE ) ( Twitter ) Interview: Allen Goedde, Bioshock 2…

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (Xbox 360 Game) $17.78 Shipped at Amazon – Sold by Target on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 4 Posted By: Logician1313 Views: 2583 Replies: 11 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (Xbox 360 Game) $17.78 Shipped at Amazon – Sold by Target Normally $29.99, now $14.98 plus $2.80 shipping for total of $17.78 . 3/5 stars with 19 reviews…

Play the Halo: Reach beta early? We have your hookup on Ars Technica
If you read our hands-on preview of the upcoming multiplayer beta for Halo: Reach , you know just how good we think the game is going to be. The beta goes live on May 3, but what do you say we sneak you in the back door? We have 20 codes that…

13.3″ HP Pavilion dm3 Laptop plus HP Deskjet Printer $487 at Staples on Dealhack
The  HP Pavilion dm3-1130us 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook is now $579 – $42 instant savings – $50 rebate = $487 shipped at Staples. It features 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon™ Neo X2 Dual-Core Processor L335, 13.3″ Diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView…

15.6″ HP-G60 Laptop and HP Deskjet D2680 Printer $499 at Staples on Dealhack
The HP G60-630US 15.6″ Widescreen Notebook is now $650 – $101 instant savings – $50 rebate = $499 . It features 2.2 GHz Dual Core Intel Pentium Processor T4400, 15.6″ Diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display, 3GB RAM, 320GB hard…

17.3″ HP-G71 Laptop with HP Deskjet D2680 Printer $562 at Staples on Dealhack
The  HP G71-340US 17.3″ Widescreen Notebook is now $750 – $138 instant savings – $50 rebate = $562 shipped at Staples. It features 2.2 GHz Dual Core Intel Pentium Processor T6600, 17.3″ Diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen…

4/26 Daily Summary of the Currently Active Deals on Dealhack
This is a daily summary of some of the currently active deals. They were available as of midnight Eastern time. Ending Today + Movado Buleto Women’s Stainless watch with Black face for $395 (ends 4/26) + Save Up to 75% off Toys & Games…


Xbox Live, BioShock, Final Fantasy XIII, and more.

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

Xbox 360 news from around the web:

Xbox 360 Slim to arrive at E3 this year? on Ubergizmo
The rumored Xbox 360 Slim is touted to be announced at E3 this year, where it will be smaller in size compared to the current behemoth while sporting a new black color scheme alongside Project Natal capability. It seems that there are also whispers…

Inferno Ball : Inferno Ball 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. Action packed ping pong style gameplay with a combustible twist. Inferno Ball puts your reflexes and skill to the test. Play any…

Final Fantasy XIII (PS3 or Xbox 360) + $10 Game Credit $43, GTA: Episodes from Liberty City + $10 Game Credit $28, Bioshock 2 + $10 Game Credit $34 on SlickDeals.net

Guitar Hero 5 Bundle: Game with Guitar (Xbox 360) $39 on SlickDeals.net


Xbox Live Arcade, Street Fighter IV, Official Xbox Magazine, and more.

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

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Silverlight revolutionizes beta of next Windows Home Server on Betanews
By Scott M. Fulton, III , Betanews Make your connection to Microsoft Windows Home Server “Vail” Public Beta through Fileforum now. One of Silverlight video’s biggest advantages to date has been the server’s ability to tweak the bitrate…

News: Was the GTAIV DLC a 12-month exclusive? on Eurogamer
Stakeholders won’t say, but it looks like it. Rockstar has told Eurogamer it cannot comment on how long the Grand Theft Auto IV downloadable content was exclusive to Xbox 360, although in hindsight…

News: Split/Second demo on Xbox Live on Eurogamer
From Pure-maker Black Rock Studio. Disney and Black Rock Studio have put a demo of Split/Second on Xbox Live Marketplace. You can queue the 808MB…

News: UK charts: Ubisoft first with Conviction on Eurogamer
Monster Hunter Tri makes decent start. Wii game Monster Hunter Tri has debuted fifth in the UK all-formats chart. Capcom’s brilliant co-op…

News: UFC Undisputed site offers early demo on Eurogamer
Play “way before” everybody else. THQ is offering early UFC Undisputed 2010 demo access to anybody who signs up to the UFC Undisputed website. More…

News: Jet Set Radio for Xbox Live Arcade? on Eurogamer
We can only Dreamcast. Dreamcast gem Jet Set Radio may reappear on Xbox Live Arcade. The game’s logo and name were spotted on the Xbox dashboard…

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes: Heroic Action Interview on GoNintendo
Video Games | Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes | Captivate 10: Heroic Action Interview XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Direct link here

Amazon.com – Super Street Fighter IV Game for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 $36.99 on Dealcatcher – Today’s Deals
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Dell Home – Street Fighter IV FightStick Controller for Xbox 360 $34.99 on Dealcatcher – Today’s Deals
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Newegg – Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Xbox 360 Game $4.99 on Dealcatcher – Today’s Deals
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The Daily GameDev.net on GameDev.Net
People stop me on the street frequently and ask me how it is writing the GDNet Daily. I tell them flat out that I have the best, most attractive and most intelligent set of readers in the history of recorded media. Sometimes those people work…


Alpha Protocol, Red Dead Redemption, Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, and more.

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Xbox 360 news from around the web:

MOVIE: Alpha Protocol (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
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NEWS: Download Red Dead Redemption trailer and get Microsoft Points on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
Microsoft is running a special promotion on Xbox Live right now for UK users if you downloaded the latest Red Dead Redemption trailer. <br /> <br />There are only 5,000 tokens available each giving away 400 MSP for free, and a free…

SCREENSHOT: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (Xbox360) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gamings most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld. Introducing a new visual…


BioShock, Xbox Live, and more.

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

Xbox 360 news from around the web:

More Multiplayer Maps Coming To BioShock 2 This Week [Dlc] on Kotaku
# dlc The second dose of BioShock 2 multiplayer downloadable content is coming this Thursday with the Rapture Metro Map Pack, featuring six new maps, two masks, three achievements, and a new game mode…

Get Me To The Airport In Time For It To Explode [Demo] on Kotaku
# demo Routine trips to the airport will never be the same, now that Disney Interactive Studios has released a playable demo of action racing game Split/Second on Xbox Live. More »