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Return
2007-12-30 01:05:00
It's been a month since my last posting. Holidays have been crazy and haven't been able to find enough time to keep up. Well, it looks like Xbox live has been having some issues, still, it seems. Not only that but also on Christmas day. Poor kids, waking up on Christmas to new video games that they cannot bring online? Well, thankfully the holidays are nearing an end, New Years is almost upon us. 2008 is looking to be a good year for gaming, however, January is a dry month. With just two games listed so far...Kingdom Under Fire: Circle Of DoomCircle of Doom sets itself apart from the previous Kingdom Under Fire series, as strategic elements are replaced with a very unique gaming experience that combines revolutionary online features, explosive action, and streamlined RPG elements, all presented in HD visual of massive scale and ultra-real details. Another distinguishing factor is that the developer is determined to create a stress-free and fun game for everybody. Whereas the prede...
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Coming Soon
2007-11-29 04:32:00
History Channel: Battle for the Pacific:Ships 11/29/07The History Channel takes you to the Battle for the Pacific where you will experience history brought to life in one of the defining campaigns of World War II. Relive epic land battles fought on some of the most brutal and unforgiving battlefields in recorded history. Retake strategically important locations throughout the Pacific Theatre that are vital to the allies on the Road to Tokyo. Play through the eyes of an American GI as you experience intense, no holds barred action against an opponent for which surrender isn't an option! Fire authentic allied and axis weaponry including sub-machine guns, sniper rifles, anti-aircraft guns, pistols, and grenades Relive History - each level begins with a documentary video featuring actual battle footage, key facts and statistics, and the importance that the battle ultimately played in the allied victory.Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2 BundleShips 12/4/07The dancing universe expands fu...

Changes Ahead?
2007-11-29 03:09:00
Could there be changes down the road for Microsoft's game console?Reuters has the sccop on Activision CEO Bobby Kotick saying that prices on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles must fall to $199, which according to Kotick is the key price point for mass adoption."The Wii at its price point is now setting a standard and an expectation, and people say, well, the Wii is less complex technically. I don't think that really matters as much to the consumer," Kotick told the Reuters Media Summit. "In the next 24 months they all will need to be at that $199 price point, and you can imagine Nintendo will be down to the $129 price point over the next few years." Also Halo 3 seems to be causing some problems.Information Week is reporting about a lawsuit against Microsoft filed by a San Diego resident, who claims that Halo 3 is a faulty product that frequently crashes when played on the Xbox 360.In court papers filed this week, Randy Nunez charges that Halo 3 "consis...
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Xbox 360 Fall Update
2007-11-28 03:51:00
Microsoft announced today that the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update will include a new feature called Friends Lists, which will allow Xbox Live members to check out the friends lists of other members right from the dashboard. Expand Your Xbox LIVE Network of Pals by browsing the Friends lists of other Xbox LIVE membersNew Experience to be made available on December 4th with the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard UpdateMicrosoft is making it even easier to expand your Friends network on Xbox LIVE, starting with the Fall Dashboard Update on December 4th. Members will now be able to check out the friends lists of fellow Xbox LIVE members right from the Dashboard. With this new feature, members can find old friends or connect with new ones within the community of more than 8 million people on Xbox LIVE around the globe and send messages and game invites, as well as compare games and Achievements.With the prevalence of social media websites such as MySpace and FaceBook, this type of capability has la...

Mass Effect
2007-11-28 03:47:00
Mass Effect ™ is a sci-fi action RPG created by BioWare, the commercially and critically acclaimed developer of Jade Empire™ and Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™. Mass Effect delivers an immersive, story-driven experience coupled with awe-inspiring visuals, delivered exclusively to the Xbox 360™.As one of the first human beings to step onto the galactic stage, you face a grave threat that may destroy all of civilization. Your job is complicated by the fact that no one believes that there is any threat at all. Travel across an expansive universe, exploring the uncharted corners of the galaxy, searching for pieces of the truth in order to discover how to defeat the coming destruction.Explore uncharted worlds: Uncover a mystery that defies imagination as you travel to the far corners of the universe. Visit unexplored planets, finding side quests that unfold parallel to the main story. Discover alien life, new resources, ruined civilizations, and powerful technologies.Fi...
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Assassins Creed
2007-11-28 03:45:00
Assassin's Creed ™ is the next-generation game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme, and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of change.The setting is 1191 A.D. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart. You, Altair, intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict.You are an Assassin, a warrior shrouded in secrecy and feared for your ruthlessness. Your actions can throw your immediate environment into chaos, and your existence will shape events during this pivotal moment in history.The Assassin: Master the skills, tactics, and weapons of history’s deadliest and most secretive clan of warriors. Plan your attacks, strike without mercy, and fight your way to escape.Realistic, responsive environments: Experience a living, breathing world in which all your actions have consequences. Crowds react to your moves and wi...

Call Of Duty 4
2007-11-28 03:42:00
The new action thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward Inc., Call of Duty ® 4: Modern Warfare delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. The epic title also features the added depth of multiplayer action for an all-new community of persistent, addictive, and customizable gameplay.Authentic advanced weaponry: Featuring an available arsenal of more than 70 and authentic weapons and gear including assault rifles with laser sites, claymore mines, .50 caliber sniper rifles, and machine guns, as well as accessories like night-vision goggles and ghillie suits for maximum concealment, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has you locked and loaded to accomplish your mission.Coordinated assault and support: Delivering the most visceral action thriller ever, cover modern battle from the soldier to the satellite, where the need for air support is critical to success. The rapid deployment gives you an adrenaline rush as you fast-rope from tactical helicopters, ride i...
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Delayed
2007-11-28 03:28:00
It's been awhile since I posted. Sorry about that. It was a very busy month! With the beginning of the month opening up with the massive Call Of Duty 4 with it's incredible story and visuals to the insanely addicting multiplayer. I was hooked continuously playing, the next thing I know Assassins Creed was released and I had to play it. It definitely did not disappoint. Incredibly lifelike people, engrossing story with amazing visuals in a huge world set in the middle of the crusades? I'm Sold. Altair, the main character in the game is not who you think he is, and the beginning of the game was disorienting, I had to double check to make sure I had the right game! But the story unfolded in a very amazing way, the ending left me wanting the sequel right this minute, but alas I have to wait. Sitting on my hands and trying to guess what could happen next. The story was pretty long for only having Nine main targets which concerned me at first but it worked out well. No sooner had I bea...

Ace Combat 6: Fires Of Liberation
2007-10-24 01:55:00
Ace Comb at ® 6: Fires of Liberation ™ has shipped to North American retailers for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Ace Combat 6 re-ignites the flight-action genre with a hangar full of photorealistic licensed aircraft, all-new gameplay mechanics that deliver an adrenaline-soaked combat experience and four captivating online multiplayer modes.Live the war zones: Witness the high-definition graphics rendering the world around you into super realistic war zones, made possible only by the superior power of the next generation console system.Command the allied assault: The superior processing power of the next-gen console system gives you the ability to lead not only aerial combat units but also naval and ground combat units. Issue commands with split-second precision and witness the massive combined assault destroying numerous enemy forces at once!Engage in fierce combat: Massive conflicts unfold on a "living battlefield" integrated by the "Dynamic Op...

Conan Hits Retail Stores
2007-10-24 01:49:00
Conan® is an all-new action combat game featuring a story of adventure, true evil, and brutal, visceral combat. The game follows the journey of Conan the Cimmerian as he fights an epic battle against a variety of enemies and an elusive evil power that threatens to consume the world.Using anything and everything at his disposal, including hand-to-hand weapons, objects in the environment, and powerful elemental magic, Conan takes the fight to his enemies across the massive continent of Hyborea.Intense combat action: Playing as Conan, use an incredibly deep and gratifying combat system that provides a variety of fighting styles to battle enemies. Utilizing multiple movement trees, string together combos and fight foes using grappling moves, hand-to-hand combat, swordplay, and dual-wielded attacks. Over 20 swords, axes, halberds, shields, and spears can be picked up off enemy corpses.Interactive environments: Highly interactive combat locales and a real-time physics engine allows you t...
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Microsoft speaks on Mass Effect
2007-10-12 15:55:00
As soon as EA announced it had acquired BioWare Corp. and Pandemic Studios, the Xbox community wondered what would happen to the Mass Effect trilogy, which BioWare intended to begin and end on the Xbox 360 platform.First, Microsoft Game Studios has confirmed that EA’s acquisition of the developer of “Jade Empire” and “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic” won’t at all affect next month’s release of Mass Effect . However, future games in this franchise are facing a dark horizon:Microsoft has not yet announced specifics regarding sequels to “Mass Effect” but we’ll be talking to EA and BioWare in the weeks to come. “Mass Effect” is the most anticipated role-playing game of the season, on any platform, and we are committed to the franchise’s long term success.When we asked about the ownership of the intellectual property, Microsoft confirmed that--unlike the Halo and Project Gotham Racing IPs, which are owned by Microsoft and not the respective developers--Bio...

Ea Buys Bioware, Pandemic
2007-10-12 15:51:00
Electronic Arts Inc. Today announced an agreement with Elevation Partners to acquire VG Holding Corp. -- the owner of both BioWare Corp. and Pandemic Studios. This acquisition gives EA a strong competitive position in key genres in interactive entertainment: action, adventure and role-playing games. The two studios have been recognized for creating some of the highest-quality games in the industry. BioWare Corp. and Pandemic Studios have ten franchises under development, including six wholly owned games. BioWare Corp. is currently developing the highly anticipated Mass Effect, which will be published by Microsoft in November, and is in the early development stages of a massively multiplayer online game. Pandemic Studios is redefining open-world games with its upcoming Mercenaries 2: World in Flames™ and Saboteur™, in addition to several unannounced projects. Pandemic Studios and BioWare Corp. employ roughly 800 people across four studios located in Edmonton, Canada; Los Angele...

Demos On XBL Market Place
2007-10-08 18:48:00
ConanConan is a third-person action game that puts the “hack” back into hack ‘n slash. The game features some of the most insane combat we’ve seen in quite a while, reminiscent of titles like Ninja Gaiden and God of War. It’s one hell of a gory game, too, featuring plenty of severed limbs, brutal attacks, and arterial sprays galore. Your heavy and light attacks will be mapped to the face buttons, as will your grab moves and jumping. The shoulder buttons will allow you to block and parry your enemies’ attacks, and you can use the right analog stick to quickly dodge left or right.The SimpsonsThe Simpsons Game features a hilarious, sprawling and mind-busting storyline crafted by the TV show’s Emmy Award-winning writers. The action-comedy will also feature the full cast of voice actors from the TV show who will reprise their roles for the game. In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the S...
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Halo 3 Records More Then $300 Million in First Week
2007-10-04 20:29:00
Redmond—Interactive entertainment will never be the same, with the launch of one title that has changed the way the world thinks about video games. Halo ® 3 has captured the attention of consumers worldwide and has made history as one of the biggest entertainment launches of all time.Fans get their hands on the first copies of Halo 3 at Best Buy in New York City. .Microsoft today announced Halo 3 has officially become a global phenomenon, garnering more than $300 million in sales in the first week alone. The critically-acclaimed Xbox 360 exclusive, which was released worldwide on Tuesday, September 25, is the fastest selling video game ever and one of the most successful entertainment properties in history.Sales of the Xbox 360 console saw a sharp increase, more than doubling compared to the weekly average before the launch of Halo 3. With games like Halo 3, Madden NFL 08, Mass Effect™ and Rock Band, Xbox 360 has the greatest lineup in the history of video games and the only con...
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The Ultimate Halo Package
2007-09-27 00:46:00
To benefit the Boys & Girls Club, Microsoft is offering the ultimate Halo ® 3 package to one lucky winning bidder on eBay. Check out what's included: Bid on this massive Halo 3 package. The ONLY Xbox 360™ Limited Edition Halo 3 console that has been personally signed by Bill Gates.The ONLY Limited Edition Halo 3 Zune 30 GB media player personally signed by J Allard.The entire Halo Trilogy: Two copies of Halo 3 (Legendary Edition and Standard Edition), plus the Halo Triple Pack for Xbox® (Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2 and the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack)Xbox 360 HD DVD player. Rare special aluminum storage case with over $400 worth of accessories (two Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers with an exclusive Todd McFarlane Collectable Figurine, Messenger Kit, HDMI AV cable, extra 120 GB hard drive, and a Halo 3 T-shirt). (For tax purposes, the total retail value of this package is about $2,000.) You can own this one-of-a-kind console.Don't miss this opportunity to own thi...
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Halo 3 Launch
2007-09-27 00:42:00
New Yorkers were the first consumers in the U.S. to get their hands on Halo ® 3 after hundreds of eager fans lined up ahead of the midnight extravaganza at Best Buy near Times Square. The first two in line at Best Buy in New York City finally get Halo 3 .In addition to day-long activities, some fans in line had the chance to play Halo 3 against on-site celebrities, with a new personality arriving every hour. A number of Bungie team members, local professional athletes, and celebrities were on hand for launch activities and there was a surprise spectacle at the stroke of midnight.Seattle fans couldn't wait to get their hands on the action-packed Halo® 3, and hundreds of eager hometown Halo fans turned out for the midnight extravaganza at Best Buy in Bellevue, Washington. A lucky Halo 3 fan rewarded for his commitment.Microsoft chairman Bill Gates was on hand to give out the first copy of Halo 3 at the store, where the crowds mingled with some senior Microsoft executives, the Bungie...
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Halo 3 Videos
2007-09-23 18:22:00
Halo Wars And Halo 3 Two Soilders Reminisce SpotOfficial "Hunted" Spot
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Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
2007-09-22 18:20:00
In Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground , you create your own story. This authentic skating experience gives you the freedom to truly define your character, story, and style based on the choices you make, the path you select, and the styles of skating you choose. Every skater has their own story. Step onto the Proving Ground , and create yours.Unique skills: Build your own unique skill set from various skating styles.New tricks: Master new skills like Bowl Carving, Nail the Grab and Manual, Skate Checking, and more.Multiplayer action: Transition seamlessly from single player to online multiplayer.Epic videos: Create your own epic skate videos with a full-featured video editor.Interactive environments: Modify the world into your own personal skatepark.Demo On Xbox Live Now!

Mass Effect
2007-09-22 18:16:00
Game UpdatesA Visit with Bioware CEO Ray MuzykaBioware's co-founder discusses characters, story, and good gaming.Saren Arterius in Mass Effect Saren Arterius is the longest-serving Turian member of the Spectres, but he has become increasingly outspoken lately on the subject of human expansion.Urnot Wrex in Mass Effect The Mass Effect site has been updated with a profile of one of the most notorious Krogan, Urdnot Wrex. Wrex holds the honor of being one of the last Krogan Battle Masters. FeaturesMass Effect™ is a sci-fi action RPG created by BioWare, the commercially and critically acclaimed developer of Jade Empire™ and Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™. Mass Effect delivers an immersive, story-driven experience coupled with awe-inspiring visuals, delivered exclusively to the Xbox 360™.As one of the first human beings to step onto the galactic stage, you face a grave threat that may destroy all of civilization. Your job is complicated by the fact that no one believes...

Skate
2007-09-22 02:59:00
Out Now!Developed by EA Black Box in Vancouver, British Columbia, SKATE will deliver the feel of skating through innovative controls, authentic cameras and a fully reactive skateboarding city. The gamewill deliver all the style, fun, creativity and culture of skateboarding without the countless hours of practice, broken bones and hospital visits.Here is some gameplay video
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Halo 3 Game Manual
2007-09-22 02:17:00
Virtual Manual Bungie has posted the Interactive Manual for Halo 3. It shows all the controls, gameplay modes and weapons before you play in the Halo 3 Interactive Game Manual. Be sure to Check it out! The link is above. Enjoy!!! Halo Is Released This Monday at Midnight!

Viva Pinata: Party Animals Demo on XBLM
2007-09-20 20:56:00
As part of its Tokyo Game Show Bringing It Home celebration, a 971 MB demo of the Xbox 360 mini-game competition Viva Pinata : Party Animals is now available for download from Xbox Live Marketplace. Developed by Krome Studios and based on the pinata-tastic property created by Rare, Party Animals arrives in North America later this year.
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Brand New Simpsons Trailer
2007-09-19 22:00:00
It's looking really good for all you Simpson fans out there.
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Halo 3 Console
2007-09-19 21:43:00
In anticipation of this year's largest blockbuster game launch, Microsoft will offer the Xbox 360™ Halo ® 3 Special Edition Console in September 2007. The console features an exclusive "Spartan green and gold" finish and comes bundled with a matching Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, 20GB Hard Drive, Headset, Play & Charge Kit, and exclusive Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Theme (available via Xbox LIVE® download). Join the Halo Nation with the Special Edition Console. Look for this new console in September. This new Special Edition contains these components:Halo 3 Special Edition ConsoleHalo 3 Special Edition Wireless ControllerHalo 3 Special Edition 20GB Hard DriveHalo 3 Special Edition Wired HeadsetHalo 3 Special Edition Gamer Pics and Theme (Exclusive download via Xbox LIVE)Component HD AV CableEthernet CableHDMI Port Play & Charge KitXbox LIVE Silver MembershipOne-month Lbox LIVE Gold MembershipHalo 3 game not included—sold separately
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Halo 3: Three Choices, Time is short.
2007-09-19 21:34:00
These are the versions available to pre-order. Clicking Pre-order takes you to there official site.Standard Edition: $59.99This is the complete third installment of the legendary epic. Limited Edition: $69.99The Limited Edition ships in a sleek metal collector's case. In addition to the game, the Limited Edition includes the "Bestarium," a hardcover guide to the game's species, civilizations, and cultures. The bonus disc includes Bungie's high-definition home theater calibration tool; "Art Attack" with concept, production art, an exclusive Dashboard theme, and gamer pics; a Halo -themed minigame; and a variety of short films on a wide range of subjects.Legendary Edition: $129.99Individually numbered and available while supplies last, the Legendary Edition includes a copy of Halo 3 in a collectible Spartan Mjolnir Mark VI helmet case, as well as an exclusive collection of storyboard art and the same bonus disc included with the Limited Edition. You'll also get the Legendary Editio...
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New Maps For Graw 2
2007-09-19 05:05:00
The free Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter™ 2 Throwback Pack 2, now available in Marketplace, consists of seven classic maps from Ghost Recon's illustrious history. In addition to the seven maps, there is a new game mode called "Co-op Exfiltration." All of these maps have upgraded visuals and support all of GRAW 2's thousands of customizable game modes. Ghost TownFrom a map in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 Summit Strike, a rural North Korean village surrounds a temple courtyard. Narrow streets and back alleys make for intense close-quarters battles. Aral SeaAlso from Summit Strike, this map is a forgotten harbor village on the coast of a vast, empty sea. Grounded ships provide sparse cover on the dried seabed dividing the map. The shelter of the docks above makes this map a favorite with marksmen. DistrictThis map from Summit Strike is a government district of a large Kazakh city. Open city streets make for long-range firefights, while winding alleys create flankin...
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Halo 3 Videos
2007-09-17 14:51:00
A hero is more than a person, a hero is a belief. A belief that, against impossible odds, the world can be saved—and that the world is still worth saving. Heroes inspire that belief in us. They renew our faith and give us that most precious of all gifts—hope. The world needs heroes. That's why, when a true hero arrives, the world will honor him. MuseumMaster Chief's legend lives on in first-hand stories told by the men who served with him in the Battle for New Mombasa.High | LowDioramaThe John-117 Monument, created in the year 2607, on exhibit in the Museum of Humanity, was crafted by historians to pay tribute to the greatest of heroes, Master Chief Petty Officer John-117.90 second version: High | Low60 second version: High | Low30 second version: High | Low15 second version: High | Low Making OfGo behind the scenes and see how the John-117 Monument was created. Built as a tribute to the fight for our very survival as a species, the monument is a three-dimensional snapshot o...
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Tokyo Game Show
2007-09-16 15:12:00
Tokyo, Japan—Flanked by a who's who of Japanese gaming luminaries and video game development legends, Takashi Sensui , general manager of the Home and Entertainment Division at Microsoft Co. Ltd., took the stage at the Yebisu Garden Hall during Xbox 360 Briefing 2007 to announce support from some of Japan's most renowned game developers and unveil an unparalleled lineup of holiday blockbuster hits and exclusives for Xbox 360™.Take to the skies in Ace Combat 6.Two of Japan's most celebrated game developers, Tomonobu Itagaki from Team NINJA/ Tecmo Ltd.and Hironobu Sakaguchi from Mistwalker, joined Sensui onstage to announce their support for the Xbox 360 platform. Itagaki highlighted the announcement that Team NINJA will develop NINJA GAIDEN® 2, the true sequel to the best-selling and critically acclaimed Xbox® original, exclusively for Xbox 360. Sakaguchi revealed pricing and availability for Mistwalker's upcoming role-playing game (RPG) Lost Odyssey™, available December ...
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New Halo 3 Video
2007-09-14 01:20:00
Master Chief's legend lives on in first-hand stories told by the men who served with him in the Battle for New Mombasa.
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Currently Playing
2007-09-12 01:28:00
I finished playing Medal of Honor: Airborne yesterday and got in quite a few xbox live matches. The gameplay is pretty fun online with the parachuting into combat. Kind of a disadvantage to be on the German side though. You usually spawn in one general area whereas your enemy can parachute down almost anywhere to get the drop on you. At least this is how it was when I was playing.Currently I'm playing John Woo's Stranglehold. So far it's pretty amazing. I like the particle physics and the destructible objects. It is the game sequel to the movie Hardboiled. I love the precision kills feature. Crotch shots never get old. It is a hell of a fun time.Of course to me these are pretty good games in there own respects. I like what each of them contribute in the way of game experiences. Though to me it's pretty much time filler in the wait for.....