Plantronics .Audio 910 Bluetooth Headset Review
Legit Reviews :: Friday, March 30, 2007
The Plantronics .Audio 910 Bluetooth Headset offers true plug-and-play wireless connectivity for internet calling. Skype users receive the additional benefit of remote ring detection and call answer/end from the headset. Ideal for the multi-device user, the .Audio 910 headset offers multipoint technology to let you seamlessly switch between Bluetooth enabled Internet calls and mobile phones. Read on to see how this Bluetooth Headset performs and if it is worth it!
Saitek Pro Gamer Command Unit Review
Overclockers Club :: Friday, March 30, 2007
“After realizing the unit is not capable of customization, the second thing people have noted is “Why?” This is a valid question that I haven’t come up with a solid answer for despite the fact I have had a lot of time with this gadget. It really is tough to defend this question because the Pro Gamer is a niche item that anyone can do without. The more time I spent with it the more people asked the magic question. “Why?” Well I’m not sure but I have become agitated the more I hear it. It makes me feel like Edward Furlong in Terminator 2 when Arnie repeatedly asks why things are the way they are. “I just don’t know why ok Governor?” It’s pretty tough to defend something that offers no new features, takes up a USB port and may make you the center of ridicule if you break it out.”
Gaming for Dollars: The Fatal1ty Interview
Digital Trends :: Friday, March 30, 2007
“Imagine getting paid to play games for a living. Sounds pretty crazy right? Not to Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel. ”
Saling The World: Puzzle Quest, C& C 3 Jump High
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, with this week’s charts featuring an impressive debut week for Command & Conquer 3 and a surprisingly strong, word-of-mouth-fueled jump in sales for Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords.
In brief: this week’s game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 30, 2007
A round-up of all the week’s product news and new releases
In brief: mobile gaming news
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Gameloft signs Heroes, ports new titles to BlackBerry
Toshiba slashes price of HD-DVD players
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Toshiba has slashed the price of its HD-DVD players in the US, effective immediately, in a move it labelled “strategic hardware price reductions”.
Miyamoto will work on Sonic and Mario
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Nintendo and SEGA have confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat Shigeru Miyamoto will have a hand in the development of forthcoming title Mario & Sonic at the Olympic games.
40 speakers announced for Nordic Game 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 30, 2007
This year’s Nordic Game 2007 has confirmed more than 40 speakers, including developers behind hit titles Guitar Hero, SingStar, Eve Online, Battlefield, LocoRoco and Crysis.
GDC picked up E3 constituents, says Moledina
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 30, 2007
GDC boss Jamil Moledina has told GamesIndustry.bizthat this year’s event saw a healthy rise in attendance and exhibitor numbers following the announcement that E3 is to be downsized.
Elite won’t improve Microsoft’s market share, warns analyst
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Microsoft’s release of the Xbox 360 Elite is unlikely to improve the company’s market share in 2007, according to IDC analyst Billy Pidgeon.
GTA IV trailer hits the web
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 30, 2007
The first trailer for the highly anticipated new instalment in the Grand Theft Auto series was released by Rockstar Games at midnight last night.
Eibeler out as shareholders force board change at Take-Two
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Shareholders at Take-Two have successfully ousted the current board of directors and replaced them with a new board, headed by Strauss Zelnick.
Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 Eyes-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS3)Can you smell what THQ and Yuke’s are cooking?
Grand Theft Auto IV – Blog Topic of the Week
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)What are your thoughts on the GTA IV trailer?
Team Ninja’s New Girl
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)Image girl plays game, takes picture with Itagaki.
IGN AU Reader Review and Forum Competitions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Winners announced, next wave under way.
Ninja Gaiden Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)The further adventures of Ryu Hayabusa.
Win over $1000 worth of PS3 games!
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Aussies: get your entry in today for this awesome prize pack!
Debut SmackDown ’08 Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS3)Lashley, Kane, and the Undertaker strut their stuff.
First Interview: SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS3)THQ reveals first details on its biggest and most interactive wrestler yet.
SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Official
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS3)It’s time to play the game… again!
The PS3 Australia – One Week On
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
We talk to Sony and examine the figures.
PlayStation Store Thursday Update
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Steal Home with MLB 2K7 demo and more.
Max Payne Creator Recoils
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Recoil Games Project [untitled] (PS3)A new development studio is destined for disastrous consequences.
Eidos Delays PS3 Support
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Just Cause 2 (PS3)Nothing coming until the second half of 2008.
GTA IV HD Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)Download the world’s hottest teaser right here.
Grand Theft Auto IV Screenshots
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)Straight from the first trailer.
First Impressions: Grand Theft Auto IV Teaser
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)See what the IGN editors think and watch the trailer in its entirety right here.
Metal Gear Solid 4 Voice Cast Announced
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)Who will play Snake?
Nintendo Signs on as Flagship Exhibitor for Entertainment for All Expo
Nintendo News :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Nintendo anchors new consumer show in L.A.
Norwegian Cruise Line Partners with Nintendo to Feature Wii
Nintendo News :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Now guests can bowl, box and more on every ship
THQ Announces WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
THQ and JAKKS Pacific announced today that WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is in development for multiple gaming platforms.
Halo 2 to Get Classic Halo Combat Evolved Maps in April
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios confirmed today the upcoming release of two new, eagerly awaited downloadable maps for Halo 2. First screenshots inside.
New DiRT Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
We bring you twenty new screenshots of DiRT, the next addition to the Codemasters’ popular Colin McRae racing series.
Panasonic Presents First 42Inch 1080p Plasma
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Panasonic has expanded its line of 1080p Plasmas, which now includes a 42inch model.
GTA IV Crashed the Internet
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
All web sites hosting the first GTA IV trailer, including the official site and TeamXbox.com, crashed while handling the traffic overload.
EA Sports Final Four Simulation
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
EA has ran a simulation of the NCAA Final Four using NCAA March Madness 07.
TakeTwo Dissident Shareholders Revolt
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
The group of dissident shareholders of TakeTwo proposed their slate of board nominees at the company’s annual meeting.
And Grand Theft Auto IV Takes Place In… * UPDATE *
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
After all the wild speculation surrounding the city where the nextgeneration installment of GTA is being set, it has been revealed that GTA IV takes place in…
Sony Preparing an AlmostElite PlayStation 3?
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
A recent filling with the FCC has revealed a new PlayStation 3 model that includes an 80GB hard drive.
Custom Painted Halo 3 Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
This is definitely a musthave item for Halo fans and a perfect companion for the Legendary Edition of Halo 3.
Sacred 2 Web Site Emerges from the Shadows
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Online portal to Ascaron’s highly anticipated action RPG reveals the appearance of the sinister new “Shadow Warrior.”
Colin McRae DiRT HD Gameplay
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Check out the high definition footage of the first gameplay trailer for Colin McRae DiRT.
Gears of War 2007 Global Xbox Live Tournament
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 30, 2007
The Gears of War 2007 Global Xbox Live Tournament, presented by the World Cyber Games, offers gamers the opportunity to curbstomp and chain saw their way to the Grand Final in Prague, Czech Republic.
3 More Titles for Virtual Console
Think Gaming :: Friday, March 30, 2007
SEGA announced today that 3 SEGA Genesis titles are now available for download from the Wii Shop Channel. These titles include Sword of Vermilion, Sonic Spinball, and Beyond Oasis. Each title is 800 Wii points. My favorite out of the group is Sonic Spinball, it beings back some good memories. I […]
Grand Theft Auto IV Debut Trailer
Think Gaming :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Well finally Rockstar has put out a trailer for GTA IV. The game will be available for both Xbox 360 and PS3. The game will hit stores October 16, 2007.  
Velocity Micro Gamers’ Edge DualX Custom Gaming Computer Review
Think Gaming :: Friday, March 30, 2007
If you are looking for a really bad ass gaming machine this just might be it. Our sister-site ThinkComputers just got a chance to test this system out. From the review, “When you are looking for an ultimate gaming PC there are not a lot of choices. It’s not like you can go […]
Halo 2 Fans Prepare for New Maps
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, March 30, 2007
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the upcoming release of two new, eagerly awaited downloadable maps for Halo 2. The maps will be available as premium downloadable content for Xbox and Xbox 360 on April 17.
Tips for an Icon Fighter
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, March 30, 2007
We offer a host of tips and tricks to set your basic strategy and get you started on the right foot in EA’s rhythm based fighter, Def Jam Icon.
Playing Catch Up: Adventure’s Warren Robinett
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
In today’s Playing Catch-Up, Warren Robinett, developer of classic Atari 2600 title Adventure and co-founder of the Learning Company, leads us through his career path from the “schizo” early years of Atari to the ‘Nanomanipulator.’
No plans for 80GB PS3, says Sony
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Sony has dismissed rumours that a new version of PlayStation 3 with an in-built 80GB hard drive could be on the way.
Ex-Remedy boss forms new studio
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Samuli Syvähuoko, the co-founder and former managing director of Remedy Entertainment, has established a new development studio in Helsinki titled Recoil Games.
Eidos holding off on release of most PlayStation 3 titles until 2008
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Eidos has confirmed that it won’t be releasing most of its major PS3 titles until next year, stating that the console’s installed base will not be high enough before then.
Nintendo to be “anchor exhibitor” at E for All
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
IDG has announced that Nintendo of America has signed on as an anchor exhibitor for the Entertainment for All Expo set to take place in LA this October.
EA renews Rings licence
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Electronic Arts and New Line Cinema have extended their agreement allowing the publisher to create games based on The Lord of the Rings movies.
TT Games promises more Lego titles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
After the recent confirmation of a Lego Batman title, developer TT Games has revealed to GamesIndustry.bizthat there are more Lego games to come from the UK team.
Retailers praise “biggest-ever” PS3 launch
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Now the dust has settled on the PlayStation 3 launch, UK retailers are beginning to report on what they’ve seen as the “biggest-ever” launch for a home console.
Xbox going through “evolutionary” changes, says Thompson
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
UK Xbox boss Neil Thompson has revealed more of the company’s plans for 360, explaining the thinking behind the decision to offer consumers a range of hardware options.
Gunners Heaven Joins the Archive
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Sony adds five more to its PS3/PSP download service in Japan.
Australian Game Charts – PS3 Debut
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
For the week ending March 24.
F.E.A.R. Gets AU Release Date
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
F.E.A.R. (PS3)Spooky shooter is just around the bend.
Team Fortress 2 Valve Wants PCXbox 360 Interplay
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Valve has revealed theyd love to do VistaXbox 360 cross platform multiplayer for Team Fortress 2 and they are simply waiting for Microsoft to provide the technology used in Shadowrun.
Battlestations Midway and Just Cause Sequels Confirmed
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Eidos has confirmed it already has sequels in development for BattlestationsMidway and Just Cause.
Command & Conquer 3 Character Pictures
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
We bring you pictures of top Hollywood talent that appears on Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars, including Tricia Helfer, Josh Holloway, Michael Ironside, Billy Dee Williams, Grace Park, and more!
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 Tournament
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
THQ announced today that the fifth annual THQ Superstar Challenge, in which sixteen elite WWE superstars will compete in a bracketstyle video game tournament featuring WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 for the Xbox 360.
C&C 3 Tiberium Wars Live Vision Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
See just how Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars will make use of the Xbox Live Vision Camera in this new HD gameplay trailer.
Battlestations Midway Downloadable Content Available
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Battlestations Midway fans can quench their thirst for fresh naval action as two new historical battle maps and brand new vehicles are now newly available on Xbox Live.
Xbox 360 120 GB HDD Content Revealed
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Every standalone 120 GB hard drive and Xbox 360 Elite hard drive will have the full version of the Xbox Live Arcade game Hexic HD as well as a variety of playable demos, game trailers, dashboard themes and gamer pics.
Cooking Mama Coming to Wii
Think Gaming :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Cooking Mama will hit the Wii on May 11th. The game is already a smash hit on the DS. Cooking Mama is a great cooking game where you create dishes from snacks to gourmet meals. This will be another great family game for the Wii. We got a hold of eight […]
Alien Hominid Crash Lands on Xbox Live Marketplace
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Xbox Addict takes a look at the great new side-scrolling hand-drawn shooter available on Xbox Live Marketplace, Alien Hominid.
Jetpac Re-imagined
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
We go hands on with Rare’s reborn classic masterpiece, Jetpac Refuelled, now available on Xbox Live Arcade.
Battlestations Midway: New Maps, Vehicles, Missions Released
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
The fast growing community of Xbox 360 Battlestations: Midway now has the chance to engage in fresh new Pacific battles as two new historical battle maps and brand new vehicles become available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
Disturbia Gamer Pictures
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Preview the Disturbia gamer pictures available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
Disturbia Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Preview the Disturbia themese available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
The Reaping Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Preview The Reaping themes available on Xbox live Marketplace.
Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Elite
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Microsoft announced today the Xbox 360 Elite, a new model that will include a 120GB hard drive, a HDMI port, a HDMI cable, and a premium black finish for the console, wireless controller and Xbox Live headset.
2K Sports 2nd Annual Hit-n-Run Music Tour
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Tapes ‘n Tapes step up to the plate.
EA Extends Stay in Middle Earth
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The publisher has extended its licensing agreement to transform Tolkein’s words into 0s and 1s.
PS3 Gets Pixel Junk
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
New casual game download service from the maker of Star Fox.
DiRT: Colin McRae Off-Road Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
DiRT (PS3)We take Codemasters’s rally racer for a fresh spin around the track.
Ninja Gaiden Demo Coming to PSN
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)A sneak peak before the June release.
Enchanted Arms Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Enchanted Arms (PS3)We go up against golems with our Enchanted Arms preview.
The Cost of Folding
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Find out how much it’ll cost you to cure cancer.
Enchanted Arms Movies
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Enchanted Arms (PS3)Awaken your inner golem with these new movies.
Top 25 Tuesday: Most Awesome Covers
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Box art so bad it’s good.
IGN is AFK Podcast: Exclusive Games
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Do they still matter?
DIRT Off-Road CG Intro
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
DiRT (PS3)Colin McRae’s beautiful cars and rugged terrain.
Lay Down the Boogie, Man, with Upcoming Wii Sensation
Nintendo News :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Lay Down the Boogie, Man
Sega and Nintendo Join Forces for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Nintendo News :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Legendary icons come together for the first time
Shivering Isles Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Can’t decide yet if you should get Shivering Isles? Well, may be these new screenshots will help you decide.
New Bullet Witch Content Available Now for Download
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The Bullet Witch downloadable content includes a free, brandnew White Witch costume for Alicia, the game’s stunning heroine, and a Bullet Witch Xbox 360 Theme pack.
EA and New Line Cinema Extend the Lord of the Rings Deal
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today that it has renewed the license to launch additional games within the world created by J.R.R. Tolkiens epic literary fiction, The Lord of the Rings.
DiRT Intro in High Definition
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Opening with deathdefying cliffedge cornering on Pikes Peak, the video trails the bump and grind of buggy racing, and also reveals Colin McRaes very own prototype performance car, the R4, in a dramatic crash sequence
Mario and Sonic to Appear Together for the First Time
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
For the first time in video game history, legendary icons Mario and Sonic will appear together in a video game.
Video Games Live at Yale University
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Video Games Live will perform in Yale Universitys Woolsey Hall, corner of College and Grove streets. Find out when.
Eidos is Moving
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
As previously revealed by TeamXbox, Eidos is heading down to lovely Redwood City.
Jetpac Refuelled Available Now for Download
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
A galactic test pilots work is never done, and in Rare’s Jetpac Refuelled gamers have to fight off pesky aliens while trying to build rockets to take them to their next destination.
Microsoft Announces New Live Marketplace Partners
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
A&E Network, ADV Films, National Geographic and TotalVid.com sign on to hit service Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment to offer new highdefinition content.
Sony Responds to Xbox 360 Elite Announcement
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Sony says every PlayStation 3 owner has an Elite experience along with the 50 GB of storage capacity offered by Bluray Disc.
Mass Effect Fan Site Kit Available Now
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
BioWare and Microsoft Game Studios are making it easier than ever for gamers to create a fan site for the upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive scifi rpg, Mass Effect.
Major League Baseball 2K7 Tournament
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The tour kicks off with a college campus focused video game tournament followed by XL Records Tapes n Tapes headlining the tours second leg, which switches from the tournament to the music.
Crackdown What to Expect from Future Content
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Producer Phil Wilson hints at competitive and new coop game modes, flying vehicles and mass coop as some of the things we could expect in future downloadable content for Crackdown.
Disney Ships Meet the Robinsons
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Offering a captivating, timetraveling adventure inspired by the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated film, Meet the Robinsons is now available on major platforms.
Next Gen Prince of Persia Title Revealed?
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Ahead of an official announcement, an online retailer may have revealed the title for the nextgeneration Price of Persia.
LEGO Batman Officially Announced, New Details Revealed
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has officially announced LEGO Batman The Videogame, in which players can explore a richly interactive LEGO Gotham City as Batman and Robin, capturing infamous villains.
The Xbox Elite is Here!
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Well it’s finally here! After all of the rumors the black Xbox Elite system is here! It was officially announced this morning by Microsoft. The Xbox Elite system will feature a black chassis, 120GB hard drive, HDMI port, black wireless controller, and black Xbox Live headset. Only thing missing from this […]
Grand Theft Auto IV Countdown
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The hugely anticipated, new installment in the ground-breaking Grand Theft Auto series is set to arrive in October 2007. Watch the first HD trailer on March 29, 2007.
The Shivering Isles Tips from Prima Games
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Expand the world of Oblivion with The Shivering Isles, and use these tips from Prima Games Guides to get the competitive edge as you get started.
Hollywood Goes Gaming: The Men Behind the Turtles
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
We sit down with the director of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and the creative director of the new game TMNT Xbox 360 game to find out about the new beginning of the TMNT franchise.
Capturing the Feel of America’s Pastime
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
We take a look at how MLB 2K7 from 2K Sports marries the mechanics of baseball to the drama of the sport.
The Gaming Life: Brady Quinn In The Ring
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Brady Quinn blogs for us about his experiences with Coach Weis, boxing in EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3, and answers a question from the community.
GamerSpeak: Gaming With Brady Quinn
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Xbox MVP Fatty Chubs goes to Arizona to game with Brady Quinn
Xbox 360 Elite
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Introducing Xbox 360 Elite, a new model that includes a massive 120GB hard drive, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a high-definition cable, and a premium black finish for the console. Xbox 360 Elite also includes a black wireless controller and Xbox Live headset.
Xbox 360 120GB Hard Drive
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The Xbox 360 120GB Hard Drive is the best option for media enthusiasts who game on Xbox 360. It is the largest storage option for Xbox 360.
Black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
High-performance wireless gaming now comes in black! Using optimized technology, the black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller lets you enjoy a 30-foot range and up to 40 hours of life.
Black Play & Charge Kit
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Now available in black and complete with a charging cable and rechargeable battery pack, the Xbox 360 Play and Charge Kit is all you need to juice up your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller.
Black Rechargeable Battery Pack
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
With the new black Rechargeable Battery Packs, you can juice up additional wireless controllers with the Play and Charge Kit you already own. Match the style of Xbox 360 Elite with the black Rechargeable Battery Pack.
Xbox 360 Memory Unit (512 MB)
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Take your games everywhere you go with eight times the space of the original Xbox 360 Memory Unit. With 512 MB of memory and a keychain carrying case, it’s a snap to bring your game saves, Xbox Live® gamer profiles, Arcade game downloads, and even exclusive kiosk content.
The Reaping Gamer Pics in Marketplace
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Preview Gamer Pics for The Reaping, in Xbox Live Marketplace today!
Xbox Live TV and Movie Roster Grows
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Xbox 360 just keeps getting more entertaining. Microsoft Corp. today announced that TV series and movies from A&E Network, ADV Films, National Geographic, and TotalVid.com will add to the more than 1,500 hours of downloadable entertainment content already available on Xbox Live in the United States.
Shivering Isles Expansion
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Shivering Isles is the official expansion for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It features more than 30 hours of new gameplay as you are sent to explore an entirely new plane of Oblivion—the realm of Sheogorath, the Daedric Prince of Madness.
The Euro Vision: CryEngine 2 + Crysis = Crytek Smiles
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Developing its CryEngine 2 pushed PC shooter Crysis’ release into 2007, but it will result in a much better game, Crytek’s development director Harald Seeley tells Jon Jordan in this week’s edition of Gamasutra’s The Euro Vision.
Critical Reception: EA’s Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Electronic Arts’ Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, a long-awaited sequel in the Command & Conquer Tiberian subseries.
Xbox 360 Elite due “late summer”, says HMV
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
While Microsoft is yet to announce an official release of the Xbox 360 Elite in Europe, High Street retailer HMV has indicated the new-spec console will be available by late summer.
Elite announcement “legitimises” PS3 strategy, says Sony US
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
SCEA has responded to the unveiling of Xbox 360 Elite, with a senior executive claiming the announcement marks a move towards the universal adoption of high definition standards.
360 Elite validates Sony’s hi-def focus – analyst
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Microsoft’s release of the Xbox 360 Elite validates Sony’s focus on capturing the early market for high-definition entertainment, according to Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter.
Elite won’t replace existing Xbox 360 units, says Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Microsoft has confirmed that the new, 120GB-enabled Xbox 360 Elite won’t replace the Core or Premium systems, with both still to be available in the future.
TV and movie studios bolster Xbox Live DLC
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
More movie and TV studios have signed up for Xbox Live’s growing DLC service in America.
Nintendo and Sega team for Mario and Sonic title
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Nintendo and Sega have announced a joint collaboration to bring their company icons together in the same game.
GameStop accuses Nintendo of holding back Wii stock
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
GameStop COO Dan DeMatteo has accused Nintendo of holding back Wii units from retail outlets in the US.
SCi acquires Bluefish Media
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
UK publisher SCi Entertainment has acquired online distribution specialist Bluefish media.
Microsoft unveils Xbox 360 Elite
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Microsoft has unveiled a new model Xbox 360, dubbed Xbox 360 Elite and due to go on sale April 29 in the US, with a Euro launch due later this year.
Gaming Heaven Review: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. (PC)
Driver Heaven :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
It was a long wait but S.T.A.L.K.E.R. was released a while ago and Gaming Heaven has been following the development of this game for some time. We were one of the few sites to give away 200 keys to the public for the beta and we presented an indepth analysis a while ago.
Today we have our review ready and its a collaboration between Peter and Arush, with a rather unusual concept of a “journals” section as well as the primary review. We also have Flash videos, Quicktime VR files for download along with high res image shots showing the various lighting in specific places within the game.
XFPS 360 (Xbox 360 gaming device)
Driver Heaven :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Before requesting this product for review, I had seen a plethora of posts on various console forums about this device along with the similar ones for the Original Xbox. Many people were interested in the device as they have come from a PC user / Gamer background and therefore are already well attuned to wielding a mouse and keyboard in combat.
The people more familar with console gaming didn’t seem to mind the joypad for first person shooters and actually saw any attempt to use a keyboard and mouse as ‘cheating’ since most PC gamers say that the keyboard and mouse combination is more accurate and intuitive.
GameStop reveals $5 billion in sales for 2006
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Sales at US retailer GameStop reached USD 5.3 billion (EUR 3.9bn) for the fiscal year ended 2006, a 72 per cent rise over the USD 3.01 billion (EUR 2.2bn) for the previous year.
Sales of Nintendo DS top 3 million in UK
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
New figures from Chart-Track have revealed that more than 3 million people in the UK now own a Nintendo DS or DS Lite.
PS3 on sale for under £400
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Just days after the European launch of PlayStation 3, UK retailer Aria.co.uk has slashed the price of the console to under GBP 400 – more than GBP 25 below the recommended retail price.
360 manufacturer to discontinue production
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Wistron, the Taiwanese device manufacturer currently producing Xbox 360 units for Microsoft, is likely to halt production of the console during 2008, according to a report in the Economic Daily News.
Windows Vista sales top 20m
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Microsoft has announced that more than 20 million copies of Windows Vista were sold in the month after the new OS was released worldwide on January 30.
Brash to raise $150m for movie-based games
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Brash Entertainment, a videogame start-up from the executive producer of movie hit 300 and dot-com veteran Bert Ellis, is close to securing USD 150 million in private equity.
Electronic Arts establishes new music label
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Electronic Arts has teamed up with Nettwerk One Music to establish a new music label which will be based in Los Angeles and will operate under the name Artwerk.
UK Charts: PS3 storms the top ten
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
After hardware sales saw Sony’s PS3 achieve record success in the UK, it’s not surprising to see software for the new home console also bedding into the All Formats charts.
PlayStation 3 becomes UK’s fastest-selling home console
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Chart-Track has told GamesIndustry.bizthat UK consumers snapped up an estimated 165,000 PlayStation 3 units in the two days following the console’s launch.
LEGO Batman Confirmed
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
LEGO Batman: The Videogame (PS3)Holy plastic figurines, Batman!
Koei Cranks up UK Releases
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Wii, DS, PS2, X360 and PS3 benefit from Koei love.
PS3’s a Record Breaker
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
165,000 consoles sold in just three days.
Resistance: Fall of Man AU Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3)A solid shooter and awesome multiplayer – but is it enough?
Dragon’s Lair HD Coming to Blu-ray
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Dragon’s Lair (Blu-Ray) (DVD)Now in 1080p.
Oblivion Video Head-to-Head
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Which version rules the consoles?
PS3 Arcade Board Formally Announced
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Bandai Namco to offer new board to other developers.
PS3 FAQ Update v2.03
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Everything you need to know about Sony’s next system.
The Shipping News – Week of March 26
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Command & Conquer the latest batch of games shipping to stores this week.
Outsider Screenshots
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
The Outsider (PS3)A dozen images from Frontier’s DC thriller.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV Reunites with Gamers on Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Classic strategy game comes to Virtual Console
Has Nintendo Sold Five Million Wii Consoles Already?
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Publications that track nextgen hardware sales report so. If true, Nintendo has sold in only four months what took Microsoft almost a year
Traveller’s Tales to Develop LEGO Batman Video Game
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Following the development of the award winning LEGO Star Wars video games, now Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has hired Traveller’s Tales to develop a LEGO Batman game.
TakeTwo Has Not Found a Buyer
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
TakeTwo Interactive has not found alternative courses of action prior to its annual meeting on March 29th, which means that the dissident shareholders group may end up taking control of the company.
Two New BioShock Trailers Available
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Irrational Games has release two new HD trailers from their upcoming thriller showing off more of the game’s eerie scenery.
Shivering Isles Available Today
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Shivering Isles is available today on Xbox 360 from Microsoft via Xbox Live online entertainment network.
The Darkness Dated
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
The creators of The Chronicles of Riddick have one question for you Are you prepared to embrace The Darkness?
Virtua Fighter 5 Box Art
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
We bring you the final box art for the Xbox 360 version of Virtua Fighter 5.
Xbox 360 Elite Manufacturing Photos
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
If there’s still any doubt that Microsoft is about to release a black Xbox 360 that includes a 120 GB, well, here are some pictures to prove it.
Wistron to Discontinue Production of Xbox 360?
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
According to reports coming from China, Wistron, one of the three manufacturers of the Xbox 360, is considering discontinue the production of the Xbox 360 in 2008 due to declining profits on manufacturing the console for Microsoft.
300 Producer Raises $150M for Video Game Startup
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Thomas Tull, executive producer of “300,” is closing a $150 million round of private equity in a video game startup with ties to Hollywood.
Bizarre Studio Update The Club and Boom Boom Rocket
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Watch the producer of Boom Boom Rocket play the game all completely blindfolded while achieving a perfect score. Plus, find out the latest about The Club.
Hawaiian Video Game Pirate Sent to Prison
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
A Hawaiian pirated who sold modified Xbox consoles loaded with illegal copies was sentenced to four months in jail and four months of home detention, followed by three years of supervised release.
Xbox Elite Pictures
Think Gaming :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
If you still aren’t a firm believer in the new 360 expected out shortly, here’s more Big Foot like proof. Some of them may not be the clearest pictures, but they are straight from a China factory line which makes it harder and harder for Microsoft to pretend these “rumors” aren’t true.
Xeno Top Gear LED Pro
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
From xenotopgear.com (http://www.xenotopgear.com/ ): [QUOTE] We are proud to present XENO TOP GEAR LED PRO. The LED PRO has a added feature over the original XENO TOP GEAR with illuminating LEDs that compliment your XBox 360 in style. [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.xenotopgear.com (http://www.xenotopgear.com )
Taiwan game firms: PS3 unable to surpass Xbox 360 until mid-2008
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
From digitimes.com (http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20070326PD202.html ): [QUOTE] Viewing that the sales performance of the PlayStation 3 (PS3) has been far short of Sony’s original expectations since its launch in November 2006, the PS3 will be unable to surpass the Xbox 360 in terms of global market status until mid-2008 when its games library reaches a sufficient size, and then may reach its peak in 2009, according to Taiwan games developers/operators. [/QUOTE] Full Story: digitimes.com (http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20070326PD202.html )
More Context on Memory Reservation on Xbox360 and PS3
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
From Microsoft’s Andre Vrignaud’s Blog (http://ozymandias.com/archive/2007/03/22/More-Context-on-Memory-Reservation-Issues-on-PS3.aspx ): [QUOTE] Xbox 360 reserves 32 MB for the system. The remaining 480 MB (94%) is completely available for games to use how they wish. The 32MB of system memory is used for the kernel, device drivers and the Xbox 360 Guide, which includes friends lists, voice/text messages, achievement lists, gamercards, Live Marketplace, 1-1 chat, virtual keyboard, and the music player. For CPU reservation, core 0 is completely available to the game, and the system reserves a small percentage (think single digits) of core 1 and 2. For comparison, PS3 developers have to deal with a system that has memory split into two 256MB banks, one of which is reserved for graphics only. A large portion of both the memory banks are reserved for the system. On top of that, games that want to support other features, like friends lists or in-game commerce, take an additional memory hit. Arstechnica.com (http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060413-6600.html ) indicates that a total of 96MB is reserved for the system on PS3. Innerbits.com (http://www.innerbits.com/blog/2007/02/27/ps3-online-background-downloading-the-sony-way/ ) indicates that 9MB is required for friends lists (and 60MB for in-game commerce!). If those numbers are correct, a PS3 title using friends lists functionality has 512-96-9 = 407MB available, 73MB less than an Xbox 360 title using the same features. [/QUOTE] Full Story: ozymandias.com (http://ozymandias.com/archive/2007/03/22/More-Context-on-Memory-Reservation-Issues-on-PS3.aspx )
Xecuter: Tutorial to Flash Hitachi 078fk with Blaster360
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
From Team Xecuter (http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45303 ): [QUOTE] We have uploaded the first of our many new tutorials. We thought we’d start off with the most talked about one – the Hitachi 078fk firmware update. As you can see we have made it as comprehensive and noob-friendly as possible. http://www.team-xecuter.com/blaster360/hitachi078.htm (http://www.team-xecuter.com/blaster360/hitachi078.htm ) You could also use this tutorial if you don’t have a Blaster and are simply using the Xecuter Connectivity Kit Please post any mistakes / additions / comments / thanks in the official forum thread (http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45302 ). [/QUOTE] You can also check our (x-s) Blaster360 installation guide here (http://www.xbox-scene.com/tutorials-xbox360/blaster360.php ). Wholesalers informed us they now received their first batch of Blaster360s … so they should be in retail shops real soon. Official Site: http://www.team-xecuter.com/blaster360 (http://www.team-xecuter.com/blaster360 ) Buy Blaster360 ($75/€59/?40): Divineo USA/CAN (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=dd-36-blaster ) | ModchipStore USA/CAN (http://www.modchipstore.com/customer/product.php?productid=16427&partner=scenyx ) | ModChip.com USA/CAN (http://www.modchip.com/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=128 ) | MrModchips Europe/UK (http://www.mrmodchips.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?ref=14&products_id=433&affiliate_banner_id=1 ) | ShopNeo UK (http://www.shopneo.co.uk/xecuter-blaster360-pre-order-c-366-p-1-pr-16704.html ) | divineo UK/EU (http://www.divineo.co.uk/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=360-blas ) | Divineo Asia (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=360-blaster )
Xbox 360 Black Elite Production Shots
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
From xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/03/26/xbox-360-elite-production-shots/ ): [QUOTE] We’ve got a couple spy shots hot off the production line in China of the Xbox 360 Elite. They were taken with a cellphone so the shots aren’t of the highest quality, but they get the job done. The site hosting the thread is TGFCer, which stands for “TV Game Fans Club”, and according to our tipster, is one of the biggest Chinese bbs for video game enthusiasts. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/black360/897256952888d2614ed853ac5996d3c4.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/black360/426e3f4830bafea0ddb219f04adf2cf9.jpg )[/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/03/26/xbox-360-elite-production-shots/ ) and tgfcer.com (http://www.tgfcer.com/club/thread-5854409-1-1.html )
‘Market doesn?t need Blu-ray’, says UK Xbox boss
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=23761 ): [QUOTE] Speaking exclusively to GamesIndustry.biz, UK boss Neil Thompson dismissed suggestions that the PlayStation 3’s in-built Blu-ray drive gives the machine a tactical advantage over Xbox 360. “Do I want to make people pay ?200 extra for a machine with discs that have storage space I don’t need? My answer’s no, I don’t need to do that today,” Thompson said. “And I don’t think I’m going to need to do that for quite a while.” “I’m not sure the market has moved to high definition [movies] yet,” he said. “And if and when it does, then the way that we’ve constructed the offering we’ve made means we’ll be able to go whichever way we want.” “This is about the architecture of the hardware. With the PS3 you’ve got a big, heavy truck that requires a big, heavy engine. With Xbox you’ve got a much more nimble box that uses software in the architecture of the box in a much more nimble way.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=23761 )
Wistron likely to discontinue production of Xbox 360
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5019&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] Xbox 360 manufacturer Wistron is likely to reduce and eventually discontinue production of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 in 2008, according to a report on DigiTimes based on a story that originally appeared in Chinese-language newspaper EDN. The decision is believed to be based on the declining profitability of manufacturing the 360, and the dissatisfaction held by the Taiwanese company over Microsoft’s strategic links to rival ODM (original design manufacturer) giant Celestica, which also manufactures the console. [/QUOTE] Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5019&Itemid=2 ) and digitimes.com (http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20070326PB205.html )
Xbox 360 120GB HDD Advertising Appears?
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
From xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/03/26/xbox-360-120gb-hdd-advertising-appears/ ): [QUOTE] It looks like promotional materials for the new “rumored” Xbox 360 120GB hard drive are surfacing. We received this picture from fanboy reader Ralph, who says it’s a shot of Gamestop’s promotional poster for the much rumored 120GB hard drive. [/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/03/26/xbox-360-120gb-hdd-advertising-appears/ )
Microsoft Confirms HDMI Xbox360 on XNA GSE forums
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
For those who still don’t believe an Xbox360 with HDMI port is coming a Microsoft XNA Framework Developer probably unintentionally confirmed it for you. To this question asked (http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1384788&SiteID=1 ) on the official XNA Game Studio Express forums: “Will the HDMI output on the revised 360 require any code changes. I am hoping some developers have a beta unit and can answer this question.” He answered: “No changes required.” (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/hdmi/proof.jpg ) The first HDMI-enabled Xbox360 will probably be a Black ‘Elite’ limited edition that will also come with a 120GB HD and will retail for $479 in April 2007. Some blogs/sites claim Microsoft will announce it this week. The 120GB HDD addon and Black accessories will probably also come out in April. And according to our sources close to Microsoft, the normal Pro and Core Xbox360 SKUs will also get a HDMI port in ~June 2007.
Microsoft Presents: XNA Game Programming
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Just had this handed to me.. [QUOTE] The UMBC Game Development Club (http://umbcgdc.org/ ) is hosting a presentation by Microsoft on their XNA Game programming platform. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in games, the game development club, or the new game development CMSC track to get some first hand knowledge of XBox 360 development. —– *Microsoft Presents: XNA Game Programming* Want to learn more about how to make your own videogames? Microsoft is sending a special guest speaker to help you do just that! Come learn how you can use the free XNA framework to create fun games that will run on both your PC and the X-Box 360! The event will take place Saturday, March 31^st in Lecture Hall 9 (inside the Public Policy building). From 1-2 pm there will be a general presentation on using XNA and Game Studio Express. Afterwards, from 2:30 – 5:00 pm, there will be a full development tutorial for those serious about making games! Bring a laptop if you have one. That way you’ll be able to follow along during the tutorial. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn more about game development! [/QUOTE] Thanks to Lord Serebi for the info.
Ubuntu on xbox360
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Cpasjuste used the Hypervisor Vulnerability, King Kong shader exploit, XeLL bootloader and linux xenon patches to boot Ubuntu Linux on his Xbox360. Was just reading this on Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/25/homebrew-xbox-360-runs-ubuntu/ ) … [QUOTE] The day that we all know will eventually come could be upon us: a hacker called Cpasjuste claims to have managed to get his Xbox 360 to run unsigned code in the form of the Ubuntu OS. An AVI video (http://mydedibox.homelinux.com/downloads/x360/ubuntu_360.avi ) coupled with a rather flimsy walkthough guide is the evidence, which, to us, looks convincing. Alright, so there is a dodgy cut near the beginning of the video, but that happens to be followed by a “patched” copy of King Kong being booted, and then a string of Linux command line text, and eventually the Ubuntu boot screen. The instructions for doing it yourself require that you own an Xbox 360 with an exploitable kernel, a flashed DVD drive (http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=513412 ), a serial adapter, a patched copy of King Kong, and a “Xell” loader (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZuFZpZFEucRywmpU.php ) and a “powerpc toolchain” — whatever they are — but if you’ve got all that and the whole thing isn’t an elaborate hoax, then there’s nothing else to say but Microsoft’s ability to patch is now the limit for homebrew on the Xbox 360. It’s about friggin’ time. [/QUOTE] Also, I would like to note that StonerSmurf from the xboxhacker forums pulled this off yesterday :) Story from: Engdadget.com (http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/25/homebrew-xbox-360-runs-ubuntu/ ) Original thread: maxconsole forums (http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=54975 ) A somewhat-help guide to booting linux on the 360: Cpasjuste’s page (http://mydedibox.homelinux.com/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=3 )
XLink Kai: KaidCommander v0.2.7 RC2 for Mac OS X
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
From teamxlink.co.uk (http://www.teamxlink.co.uk/ ): [QUOTE] OS X users rejoice! You no longer need to open up Terminal or manually edit config files to run Kai(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/tools/tools.php?page=tunnel#newsitemEpVpVuFkyAFeGhSycN )) on your Mac. Our newest addition to the developer team, ScottyDelicious, has graced us with the latest revision of KaidCommander. An OS X App that bundles kaid, jKaiUI, and Amaryllis in one slick app. There is also a configure editor neatly contained in a panel drawer. As this is a release candidate, ScottyDelicious has asked for user feedback and feature requests to help refine KaidCommander for version one. Please post any issues, questions, suggestions, etc to XLink’s Macintosh forum (http://www.teamxlink.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=9 ). [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.teamxlink.co.uk (http://www.teamxlink.co.uk ) Download: here (http://www.teamxlink.co.uk/binary/KaidCommander.tgz )
Xbox Backup Creator v2.5
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Redline99 released a new version of Xbox Backup Creator(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/XboxBackupCreator.php )), a tool that will allow you to easily dump, create/patch and burn Xbox and Xbox 360 images with full support for SS, DMI and PFI. What’s new/fixed: * Lost – Change log due to bad happenings on my USB KeyDrive (Below is what I can remember, I’m sure there was more though) * Added – Ability to replace file in ISO (Up to user to know what they are doing). Easy to replace with a smaller file or Replace with a file that falls within same sector space. The file entry in the Dir Table will be patched to the correct new file size. Possible corruption if you replace with a file larger than the original. Use at your own risk. * Changed – FW Branding Check to be disabled by default * Changed – A couple tool tips to reflect correct verbiage * Changed – DVD Finalize time-outs * Changed – Command line parameters to ImgBurn depending on version. This is to deal with the .dvd message if it exists. * Fixed – 64bit IO in Image Browser Official Site: n/a, by Redline99 Download: here (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/xbox360pc/isotools/Xbox_Backup_Creator_v2.5.0.230.zip ) News-Source: xbins.org (http://www.xbins.org/nfo.php?file=xboxnfo1573.nfo )
Xbox Live Security Update: Accounts ‘Hacked’ via Social Engineering
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Microsoft already reported that there was no evidence of any compromise of Live Network or Bungie.net (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZuVkyFAVEHmFPDhi.php ), today they come with another update (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/03/23/xbox-live-security-update.aspx ): [QUOTE] Earlier this week when I first heard about the “Xbox Live network hacked” story, I checked with the people on our end, and then posted about it. As originally posted, Xbox Live has not been hacked. That is still true. A security researcher, Kevin Finisterre, discovered not a hack, but the fact that some accounts may have been compromised as a result of ‘social engineering’, also known as ‘pre-texting’, through our support center. Kevin gave me a call directly and once I realized what he was talking about (he sent me some painful-to-listen-to audio files) I confirmed that the team is fully aware of this issue. They are examining the policies, and have already begun re-training the support staff and partners to help make sure we reduce this type of social engineering attack. There’s no other way to say it; this situation shouldn’t have happened. Our customers deserve better. The Xbox team takes what happened and the resolution of it very seriously. I also wanted to let you know that we’ve posted a page on Xbox.com ‘Troubleshooting Access to your Xbox Live Account (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/connecttolive/xbox360/connectionmethods/troubleshoot-accountaccess.htm )’ that can help you if you have questions. Finally, I chatted with Kevin earlier today and thanked him for bringing this issue to our attention. I also let him know that we have a much better understanding of this issue and that we are reviewing the processes in place to help prevent this in the future. [/QUOTE]
Microsoft to Support Blu-ray Eventually – But not allowed to say so
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Speaking to the BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6474045.stm ), Xbox UK head Neil Thompson is quoted as saying: [QUOTE] “Whatever format wins it is highly likely we will offer a solution. The only debate is if you want to watch Blu-ray movies and pay the extra money for that feature. We prefer to offer the consumer choice.” [/QUOTE] But Microsoft’s PR people, were quickly seeking to set the record straight and send this to spong.com (http://news.spong.com/article/12121 ): [QUOTE] The article implies that Neil is suggesting that Microsoft is going to support Blu-Ray. To confirm, this quote has been taken out of context and is not what Neil was implying. Microsoft offers, and fully supports, the HD-DVD format and offers consumers the choice of getting their HD movie content either via the optional HD-DVD player or via Xbox Live Video Marketplace (US only). [/QUOTE] Note: Microsoft officially supports the HD-DVD format atm so Toshiba probably doesn’t like it when they say they would eventually support the Blu-ray format. But it’s pretty obvious that if the HD-DVD format dies, Microsoft will support Blu-ray. Full Story: bbc.co.uk (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6474045.stm ) and spong.com (http://news.spong.com/article/12121 )
Xbox Live Service Maintenance: March 27th
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
From Major Nelson (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/03/22/xbox-live-service-maintenance-on-3-27-07.aspx ) (Microsoft’s Xbox Live Director of Programming): [QUOTE] Xbox Live, Xbox.com and the Xbox forums will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Tuesday March 27th (next week) from 0000 (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=3&day=27&year=2007&hour=0&min=0&sec=0&p1=234 ) to 1400 (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=3&day=27&year=2007&hour=14&min=0&sec=0&p1=234 ) PT. As a result of this maintenance, Xbox Live, Xbox.com and the Xbox forums will be unavailable during this time. I thought I’d give you enough time to plan next weeks gaming schedule. What to do while you can’t hop on Xbox Live? Xbox.com has you covered with this list (http://www.xbox.com/downtimeMarch27 ). This is purely ‘back end’ work that we scheduled months ago. This is not a dashboard update…that will happen later this Spring. [/QUOTE]
Microsoft Crashes PS3 Launch in France
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
From talkxbox.com (http://www.talkxbox.com/article2026.html ): [QUOTE] The title is self explanatory. During Frances PS3 launch event, Microsoft couldn’t help but crash the party. Apparently, “Xbox 360 Loves You”. A boat with a banner draped at its side said just that to the PS3 shoppers while it chugged along down the canal. [/QUOTE] News-Source: talkxbox.com (http://www.talkxbox.com/article2026.html )
Virtua Fighter 5 (Playstation 3)
Driver Heaven :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Back in the old SNES days there were only 2 noteworthy fighting games – Street Fighter and the more mass-friendly, yet oh so bloody Mortal Kombat. With the advent of 3D graphics things changed. Both Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat didn’t manage to stay afloat, no thanks to the sub-par 3D versions that came out. New franchises appeared trying to fill the void and 3 out of that bunch became especially popular. I’m of course talking about the Playstation crowd favorites Tekken and Virtua Fighter and the currently Xbox-based Dead or Alive series. And while both Tekken and Dead or Alive require much practice to truly master them, Virtua Fighter games have the reputation of being the most technically demanding of them all.
Ridge Racer 7 (PS3) review
Driver Heaven :: Monday, March 26, 2007
“Sony console launches go hand in hand with new releases of Ridge Racer. Although the series jumped platform a while ago and appeared on the 360 it is now back on its native turf, ready to drive the Playstation 3 into next-gen. And no, this is not the Riiiiiidge Racer Playstation’s father Ken Kutaragi was so enthusiastic about, which is definitely good in this case (for those of you who are unfamiliar with the incident, Kutaragi displayed an unprecedented level of enthusiasm when the original Ridge Racer was shown running on the PSP).”
Burnout Dominator PS2 Review
Tweak Town :: Monday, March 26, 2007
TTGamer have posted a review of EA’s Burnout Dominator for the PS2. While EA and Criterion have been busy behind the scenes with Burnout 5 for the 360 and PS3, they managed to squeeze out a new release for old generation hardware in Burnout Dominator. Is it worth checking out? Find out inside the review!
In Win F430 Gaming Case Review
Hi Tech Reviews :: Monday, March 26, 2007
If you are a fan of fast cars the Ferrari F430 is more than likely one vehicle you have heard or read a great deal about. In Win has taken the design features from the F430 and implemented them into their newest case. Come on along as we start the engine on this review and see how this high speed case fares in our review.
Desert Island Games: Telltale Games’ Kevin Bruner
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, March 26, 2007
For this week’s Desert Island Games, a column that looks at the top five games of some of our favorite industry personalities, we speak to Kevin Bruner, Chief Technical Officer and Director with Telltale Games.
Release This: DJ Hearts: Vanguard Wars
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Gamasutra’s regular round-up of worldwide video game releases, “Release This!”, takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, as Command & Conquer 3 and the Oblivion expansion pack Shivering Isles compete for the attention of PC gamers in the U.S. and the UK, while Japan prepares itself for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+.
Bandai Namco using Cell chip for arcade games
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Bandai Namco is developing arcade games using the Cell chip from Sony’s PlayStation 3.
Not all territories will get PlayStation Store, says Sony
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Sony has confirmed to GI.bizthat some PS3 owners will have to wait until they can visit the PlayStation Store – adding that some territories won’t get access at all.
More than 20,000 PS3 units sold in Australia
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Sony Australia has announced that more than 20,000 PlayStation 3 units have been sold in the territory since the console launched there on Friday.
Community-built MMO will be racer, reveals Perry
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Shiny Entertainment founder Dave Perry has revealed more details of the new massively multiplayer online title he is producing together with Acclaim and thousands of volunteers.
HMV questions PS3 TV “stunt”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
High street retailer HMV has described Sony’s decision to offer free Bravia televisions to the first PS3 buyers as “unnecessary”, warning that it could be seen as a last-minute bid for positive PR.
Game Group losses for Ziff Davies
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Ziff Davies Media has reported a 70 per cent rise in profits for the fourth quarter, despite a loss for its Game Group.
‘Market doesn’t need Blu-ray’, says UK Xbox boss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Microsoft has reignited its war of words with arch rival Sony following the launch of PlayStation 3 in Europe, with UK boss Neil Thompson attacking the system’s price tag and Blu-ray functionality.
More than 30,000 PS3 owners sign up for Folding@home
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
The latest stats for the Folding@home project reveal that more than 30,000 PlayStation 3 owners have now signed up to take part in the project.
SCi appoints mergers and acquisitions expert
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
SCi Entertainment has appointed mergers and acquisitions expert Don Johnston as a new non-executive director.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 26, 2007
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PS3)Finding your own path has rarely been this much fun.
Square Enix Party Details
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Find out what’s playable and what’s video-only.
Microsoft Accidentally Confirms Xbox 360 Elite
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 26, 2007
An XNA Framework developer has confirmed in the MSDN forums that a “revised Xbox 360” will feature HDMI output.
Xbox Live Hack Was Just a Social Engineering Trick
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Xbox Live spokesman Larry Major Nelson Hryb has revealed that Microsoft’s Xbox support center was a victim of a social engineering trick.
Xbox 360 Elite to be Announced on Wednesday?
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Dean Takahashi, the author of Opening the Xbox and The Xbox 360 Uncloaked, has confirmed the announcement of the Xbox 360 Elite while Australian newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald reports a major announcement on Wednesday.
Agent Smith to Voice Megatron in TRANSFORMERS Movie
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Hugo Weaving (The Matrix, V for Vendetta) has been selected to voice the character of Megatron in Michael Bay’s “Transformers.”
Sega Adding Three to VC
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Sega has announced they will be bringing three more virtual classics to the Wii virtual console this April. Those begin Virtua Fighter 2, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, and Wonder Boy in Monster World. All three unique and distinctive games, Alex Kidd who actually used to be Sega’s mascot before Sonic hit the scene […]
New Cameras Know Your Face Anywhere
PC World :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Some of the latest point-and-shoot digital cameras have a new feature: facial recognition.
Game Scoop! Ep 30: Flight of the Fenix
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
DMC 4 jumps Sony’s ship.
Blogged Out: ‘Content Index’
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging, with thoughts on creating compelling procedural content, how many Schizoids go into a Spiderman, and questioning Sony’s ‘vision.’
Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
We bring you fifteen new screenshots of Brian Lara International Cricket 2007.
Activision to Develop Video Games Based on Monster Jam
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Activision announced today that it has signed a multiyear agreement which grants the company exclusive worldwide rights to develop and distribute video games on all platforms based on the Monster Jam series.
EA Announces NASCAR 08 and Game’s Cover Athlete
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today that twotime NEXTEL NASCAR CUP Series champion Tony Stewart will appear on the cover of NASCAR 08.
SEGA Ships Virtua Tennis 3
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
SEGA announced today that Virtua Tennis 3 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 has shipped to retailers nationwide.
France Gives a Tax Break to Game Makers
Think Gaming :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
France is the land run by Atari and Ubisoft, two extremely big studios in the gaming industry, and now they and other studios will be receiving a tax break from the government in order to promote more game studios from being created in the booming industry. The exemption still has to be approved by […]
Crackdown: Pacific City Achievements
Xbox 360 Games :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Rack up achievements and build your gamerscore using these tips and tricks for Crackdown on Xbox 360.
Forza Motorsport 2 Tournament Details
Xbox 360 Games :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Forza Motorsport 2 includes one of the most refined tournament systems of any racing simulator to date. Set up your own global tournament or join a friend’s, as you overcome the competition and race toward First Place! Progress and stats will be tracked in real time while racing fanatics the world over will be able to tune into Forza Motorsport TV to watch the action unfold.
Gears of War Film Rights Acquired
Xbox 360 Games :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
New Line Cinema has acquired the feature film rights to Epic Games’ award-winning video game, Gears of War, with writer Stuart Beattie attached to adapt the project and Temple Hill Entertainment set to produce.
Devil May Cry 4 Teaser in High Definition
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Devil may cry, but we can assure you that you’re going to break down in tears after watching this teaser trailer.
Xbox 360 Elite Pictures Fake or Real? You Decide
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Pictures of the upcoming Xbox 360 Elite Edition (codenamed Zephyr) have been leaked onto the Internet. We think these have been made by someone with some Photoshop skills. You decide.
First Pirates of Caribbean At World’s End Trailer
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
We bring you the first full lenght trailer of Pirates of the Caribbean At World’s End video game.
Saling The World: PS3’s Oblivion, MotorStorm Highs
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
The top five Amazon.com games for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe have shown The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion jetting to the top of the U.S. PS3 charts, and MotorStorm currently the most popular UK PlayStation 3 game – full stats for all systems inside.
In brief: this week’s game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
A round-up of the latest product news and new releases
GAME opens doors early for PS3 launch
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Hours after the official launch of PlayStation 3 at Virgin Megastore, the Oxford Street branch of GAME opened its doors early to welcome customers in.
In brief: this week’s mobile gaming news
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Our sister site, MobileIndustry.biz, covers all the latest news in the growing mobile gaming sector. Here, we present a brief round-up of this week’s announcements.
Activision signs Monster Jam licence
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Activision has inked a multi-year deal with Live Nation to develop games based on the Monster Jam monster truck tour.
Europe is “most important continent”, says Harrison
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Speaking at the official UK launch of PlayStation 3 last night, Sony Worldwide Studios boss Phil Harrison highlighted the significance of the European market – which he believes is key to the console’s success.
Sony gives out free Bravia TVs to UK’s first PS3 buyers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
The PlayStation 3 finally arrived in Europe last night, and there was a surprise in store for those buying a console at the official UK launch – a free 46″ Sony Bravia television worth around GBP 2000.
MOH Airborne: The Texas Sound Session
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Medal of Honor: Airborne (PS3)EA gathers intel from WWII airplanes in this slick video documentary.
The PS3 Games of Spring 2007
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s Party!”
Medal of Honor Airborne: Fresh Shots
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Medal of Honor: Airborne (PS3)Four clean new shots of EA’s WWII air-borne shooter.
Medal of Honor Airborne: A Lesson in Sound and History
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Medal of Honor: Airborne (PS3)Come to Texas to witness a fully functional air-combat plane in action.
Masterbit HD: Oblivion on PS3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Uninterrupted video for your viewing pleasure. With Quicktime HD.
NASCAR 2008: First Shots!
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
NASCAR 08 (PS3)Beautiful high-definition in-game screenhots from EA’s upcoming game.
NASCAR Driving to Next-Gen Consoles
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
NASCAR 08 (PS3)Tony Stewart is making a pit stop on the cover.
Gran Turismo HD 2.0 Impressions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Gran Turismo HD Concept (PS3)The pinnacle racing franchise finally gets Force Feedback.
Unknown Realms Renamed Again
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Folks Soul: The Lost Folklore (PS3)Game Republic’s next PS3 project keeps changing titles.
UK Stores Reporting Potential PS3 Sell-out
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Steady sales on day one, with increased demand expected.
UK PS3 Launch Goes With a Bang
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Sony rewards patient fans with a free ?2k Bravia HD TV.
The Aussie Outreach Inbox – March 23, 2007
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers.
MotorStorm AU Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
MotorStorm (PS3)Four-wheeled thunder hits down-under.
The PS3 ‘Launches’ in Australia
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Were you there? We kind of doubt it. This is Living?
Full Auto 2: Battlelines AU Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Full Auto 2: Battlelines (PS3)A PS3 launch title worth buying, or explosive mistake?
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)Ryu slices his way to the PlayStation 3 and we sharpen our swords to see what moves he’s brought with him.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Videos
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)High-def footage of Ryu’s PlayStation 3 adventure.
Halo 3 Bungie Weekly Update
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
This week’s update focus on atmosphere, large scale air battles, Covenants groups’ A.I., and of course, water.
Two Worlds A Tale of Two Cities New Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Take a trip to two of the biggest cities in Antaloor, the Royal City of Cathalon and The Port City of Ashos!
Overlord Minions Teaser Trailer in High Definition
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Codemasters is bringing minion mayhem to gamers this summer in Overlord, a game that gives players hordes of evil, gremlinlike critters and a peaceful land for them to reek havoc on.
The Sound Effects of Dark Sector Video
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Fun and entertaining, this video offers a glance into the art of sound byte mechanics.
Jetpac Refuelled Rockets Onto Xbox Live Next Wednesday
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
A galactic test pilots work is never done, and in Rares Jetpac Refuelled gamers have to fight off pesky aliens while trying to build rockets to take them to their next destination.
Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
We bring you twenty screenshots of the recently announced Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation.
Xbox Live Down for Maintenance Next Tuesday
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Xbox Live, Xbox.com and the Xbox forums will be undergoing scheduled maintenance next Tuesday. More info inside.
New Marvel Ultimate Alliance Heroes and Villains Coming
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
The expansion packs feature eight new playable characters and they will be released in three packs in April via the Xbox Live Marketplace online gaming service.
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Review
Overclockers Club :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
“Let’s break this up some and have a closer look at some of the new content. We will start with my personal favorite, the Blood Elves. Starting in their home city of Quel’Thalas, you can see right away the time they put into the making of this expansion. The race is simply beautiful and their starting city is a gorgeous place to spend some time working on the new skill, Jewel crafting. The only problem at the beginning was the overcrowding from all the players making their new Blood Elf Paladins, and the constant server crashes this overcrowding created. However, as the players moved farther away from the crowded areas this soon became a memory. The Blood Elves get a nice treat with their starting area, as it is a very nice improvement over other Horde areas by making it bright and spacious, well lit, and a visual treat for everyone there. This is in contrast to the usually dark and dreary looking starting areas we were all used to having to play in at the first levels. To maintain their wonderful area, they had to ally with the Horde and tap the darker side of magic to use the power of blood to revive their once majestic city.”
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (PC)
Overclockers Club :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Forza Motorsport 2 Update
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
This week’s update focus on online tournaments, Forza TV, photo mode, asian production cars, and more.
Porn Theatre in Your PS3 Home? Not a Problem for Sony
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
If you want to invite other PS3 users to your HOME apartment to watch porn, Sony wont stop you from turning your place into a grindhouse.
Two Worlds Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
We bring you three new screenshots of the Xbox 360 version of this fantasy multiplayer roleplaying game.
Xbox 360 Elite to Ship With Data Transfer Cable?
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Rumor has it that the cable will let you move your data from your existing Xbox 360 to the new 120GB hard drive.
Cris Velasco and Sascha Dikiciyan Compose TMNT Score
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Following their work on Dark Messiah of Might and Magic and Splinter Cell Double Agent, Cris Velasco and Sascha Dikiciyan have composed the soundtrack for Ubisofts TMNT.
Microsoft Denies Xbox Live Hacks
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
In a statement, Microsoft said that rumours about Xbox Live accounts being hijacked are false.
EA Partners with Top Art Schools for The Sims
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today that the company is teaming up with three art and design schools to produce art competitions and exhibitions that will celebrate the art of The Sims.
Mad Catz to Offer Mass Effect Accessories
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
The Mass Effectthemed products will include a faceplate and Console Skinz combo pack for the Xbox 360.
3D Realms We Screwed Up Duke Nukem Forever
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
3D Realms’ CEO, Scott Miller, has admitted that the studio screwed up the development of DNF and they are now “on the right track.” The developer plans to bring DNF to multiple platforms.
Clive Barker’s Jericho “Crusader” Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Watch it only if you can handle it!
SEGA Ships Armored Core 4
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
SEGA announced today that Armored Core 4, the newest addition to FromSoftwares mechbased Armored Core franchise, has shipped and is now available.
Colin McRae DIRT Update, New Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Codemasters confirms DiRT as official title for next game in popular Colin McRae racing series, plus additional gameplay details and information on launch timing. New screenshots.
Gyruss headed to XBLA
Think Gaming :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
There is one more Wednesday left in March, meaning the release for next week isn’t too hard to predict as Konami currently has the game Gyruss listed for a March 2007 release. While certainly being not up to par with the recent releases, it is nice to see the XBLA gaining some ground and making […]
MS sends CVG the difference between 360 and PS3… in beer!
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From computerandvideogames.com (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=160496 ): [QUOTE] Wheeled into our office this afternoon by a special ops team of beer couriers was this ?146 pile of Fosters on behalf of one Microsoft Corporation. Was it because of our gushing GDC coverage? No, apparently MS has a more specific reason for its generous gift. “What would you purchase for ?146…? (The price difference between an Xbox 360 and a PlayStaion 3)”, asks the included Xbox 360-headed notice. “Well, for a start we thought you might like ?146 worth of beer to kick start your weekend early.” Signed, “Jump in. Xbox 360. The Leader in the next generation of gaming and entertainment.” [/QUOTE] Full Story & Picture: computerandvideogames.com (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=160496 )
First Xbox 360 Elite pics? Probably Not.
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From engadget.com (http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/22/first-xbox-360-elite-pics/ ): [QUOTE] We can’t guarantee that any black Xboxen from here until the launch of the Xbox 360 Elite won’t just be shots of the original 360 dev kit that was sent around, but we’ve already got our first batch of “confirmada” Elite pics that sprung up. Update: Our trusted source that confirmed the Elite let us know that these shots are quite fishy; they don’t have the same plastics details as the real Elite, nor does the retail box match up. (http://www.consolas.com/noticias/937/galeria/ )[/QUOTE] Note: the black ‘Elite’ Xbox360 with 120GB HD and HDMI is really coming out however, but not announced officially by MS yet. News-Source: engadget.com (http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/22/first-xbox-360-elite-pics/ ) and consolas.com (http://www.consolas.com/noticias/937/galeria/ )
Rumor: New Xbox 360 and add-on HDD to include data cable?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/22/new-xbox-360-and-upcoming-add-on-hdd-to-include-data-cable/ ): [QUOTE] It looks like Microsoft might have a heart and will possibly be including a data-retention cable with the new and improved, back-in-black Xbox 360 model. Ars Technica has a line on a secret source who lets it slip that Microsoft had sent a new SKU for the upgraded unit, which specifies that this cable will be included. Additionally, the same source says that the cable will be included with the standalone 120GB HDD as well, which hasn’t officially been announced yet. Will the cable and the HDD be available in both black and white? [/QUOTE] Full Story: joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/22/new-xbox-360-and-upcoming-add-on-hdd-to-include-data-cable/ ) and arstechnica.com (http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2007/03/21/new-upgraded-360-may-ship-with-data-retention-cable )
Orb Networks: Free PC To TV Service For 17 Million Households
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From the press release: [QUOTE] Orb Networks announced that starting today more than 17 million households with gaming consoles worldwide can now enjoy and share all of the digital entertainment on their home PCs directly on their living room TV screen, using the company’s free MyCasting software as the bridge. The announcement comes as Apple begins shipping its Apple TV. Orb MyCasting now works with the Microsoft Xbox 360, the world’s largest game console installed base, as well as the Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation3, giving gamers the ability to bring all digital media to their TV screen without any additional costs or hardware requirements. Orb turns the home PC into a personal broadcasting system, and lets users build and organize their own “channels” to enjoy their music, photos, video, TV, documents and other extras for viewing on any device with a streaming media player and Internet connection. The free MyCasting software allows you to enjoy all digital media from your home PC, as well as online videos from the growing source of Internet TV and content sites, on any networked device with an internet browser – be it other PCs, lap tops, PDAs or mobile phones with streaming players. And now, TV with gaming consoles including the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3. How Orb Works with your game console: 1. Download load Orb at www.orb.com (Version v2.00.0856 or higher) onto your always-on Windows PC at home. It takes less than 3 minutes to do. 2. For the Wii and PS3, turn on the TV that is connected to your game console and open your Web browser. Using your remote control or controller, log onto your Orb account through your game console at mycast.orb.com. 3. For the XBox 360, go to the media tab and select the media type (video, photos, or music) you want to play on your TV. Click “computer” from the list of options, and you will see a list of the computers running Orb on your LAN. Select one and then pick from the available video, photos, or music. 4. That’s it. Now enjoy, watch and listen to any digital content on your home PC – videos, music, Internet TV and radio or any other online content you programmed in your Orb MyCast application: they are now all airing on your TV screen. [/QUOTE] Read the full press release: orb.com (http://www.orb.com/en/orb_networks_trumps_apple_on_day_one_with_free_pc_to_tv_service_for_17_million_households ) Official Site: www.orb.com (http://www.orb.com )
Xeno Top Gear Installation Video
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From xenotopgear.com (http://www.xenotopgear.com/ ) [QUOTE] We at XENO TOP GEAR have shipped out our first 3 thousand units to retailers. Consumers out there should be able to buy from any one of our official resellers shortly :) with the “made in Taiwan”; “made in China” issue, we would like to clearify that Taiwan is a part of China and lot of “Taiwan Factories” make their products in China and ship out of Taiwan, the competition is simply playing with words to fool consumers so that they can continue to be greedy and rip off consumers. Finally, we would like to reassure the level of quality of our product. We will let 3rd party reviewers have the final judgement. [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.xenotopgear.com (http://www.xenotopgear.com ) Buy Now ($45): ModchipStore.com (http://www.modchipstore.com/customer/product.php?productid=16431&partner=scenyx ) | Divineo.com (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=dd-36-topg ) | ModChip.com (http://www.modchip.com/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=128 ) | Divineo.cn (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=360-xtg )
Microsoft: No Evidence of any Compromise of Live Network or Bungie.net
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From Larry Hryb (Microsoft’s Xbox Live Director of Programming) (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/03/21/xbox-live-security-3-21.aspx ): [QUOTE] Despite some recent reports and speculation, I want to reassure all of our 6 million Xbox Live members that we have looked into the situation and found no evidence of any compromise of the security of the Xbox Live Network or Bungie.net. There have been a few isolated incidents where malicious users have been attempting to draw personal information from unsuspecting users and use it to gain access to their LIVE account. This is a good time to remind our members that they should never give out any of their personal information. Additionally it may be a good idea to download this free PDF file from Microsoft.com ‘Help Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=BC58A88C-2FA3-4923-B9FF-762B1EC2C952&displaylang=en )’ that gives you some excellent information and tips on how to protect yourself. [/QUOTE]
Xecuter Blaster360 Website Launched
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From Team Xecuter (http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?p=227124#post227124 ): [QUOTE] We are pleased to finally launch the Blaster360 website – www.team-xecuter.com/blaster360 (http://www.team-xecuter.com/blaster360 ) There are still a few tutorials and other pages we are working on and they should be ready in the next day or so. Everything you will need will be there. We would also like to answer competitors claims that we lie about our products not being made in China. Of course we don’t manufacture in China. We have always found the quality to be poor hence the cheap nature of many of the goods we have seen from there. All our products are – and have always been – made in Taiwan. Competitors also like to boast how fantastic their Quality Assurance is too – we’ll let the pictures do the talking… (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/blaster360/XTP-1.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/blaster360/XTP-8.jpg ) More Pictures: 03 (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/blaster360/XTP-2.jpg ) | 04 (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/blaster360/XTP-5.jpg ) | 05 (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/blaster360/XTP-6.jpg )[/QUOTE] Official Site: www.team-xecuter.com/blaster360 (http://www.team-xecuter.com/blaster360 ) Blaster360 Installation Guide: here (http://www.xbox-scene.com/tutorials-xbox360/blaster360.php ) Buy Blaster360 ($75/€59/?40): Divineo USA/CAN (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=dd-36-blaster ) | ModchipStore USA/CAN (http://www.modchipstore.com/customer/product.php?productid=16427&partner=scenyx ) | ShopNeo UK (http://www.shopneo.co.uk/xecuter-blaster360-pre-order-c-366-p-1-pr-16704.html ) | MrModchips Europe/UK (http://www.mrmodchips.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?ref=14&products_id=433&affiliate_banner_id=1 ) | Divineo Asia (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=360-blaster )
Bill Gates can’t play soccer games (or he’s a good faker)
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/21/bill-gates-cant-play-soccer-games-or-hes-a-good-faker/ ): [QUOTE] During a promotional event celebrating Microsoft’s twentieth anniversary in Mexico, Bill Gates lost to professional Mexican soccer player Rafael Marquez 2-1 in a virtual game of soccer on the 360. The game was played in front of a crowd of Microsoft employees on three jumbo trons. And in proper fashion, the two exchanged signed product after the match; Gates giving Marquez a 360 with wired controllers, and Marquez giving Gates a Barcelona camiseta. [/QUOTE] Full Story: joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/21/bill-gates-cant-play-soccer-games-or-hes-a-good-faker/ ) and spong.com (http://news.spong.com/article/12106 )
Rumor: Walmart Selling HD-DVD 360 Addon for 130usd?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/hd-dvd/rumor-360-hd-dvd-players-now-cheaper-245746.php ): [QUOTE] What? It’s already over? Over at Cheapassgamer.com, folks are posting that the Xbox 360 HD DVD player is being marked down at Walmart to US $130 from its retail price of $199.99. What’s more, apparently Walmart has cleared out its HD DVD players. Reader superatt sends word that The New York Post reports that HD DVD is being outsold by Blu-ray — Since the PS3 went on sale, Blu-ray sales have jumped to nearly three times that of HD DVD. [/QUOTE] Full Story: kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/hd-dvd/rumor-360-hd-dvd-players-now-cheaper-245746.php )
Microsoft Probes Possible Xbox Live Fraud
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From zdnet.com (http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6169060.html ): [QUOTE] Microsoft is investigating possible fraud on its Xbox Live online gaming service, the company said Tuesday. The investigation comes after gamers reported having their Xbox Live accounts hijacked and their credit cards used to buy “Microsoft Points,” the virtual currency on Xbox Live, which has more than 6 million users. “Recently, there have been reports of fraudulent activity and account theft taking place on the Xbox Live network,” a Microsoft representative said in a statement provided to CNET News.com. “Security is a top priority for Xbox Live, and we are actively investigating all reports of fraudulent behavior and theft.” Gamers have been reporting the incidents for some time in online forums–including on Xbox.com–and to Microsoft’s Xbox help desk. Many users of the Microsoft console have been frustrated with the software giant’s response to date. While some users believe the security of Xbox Live was breached, others suggest that users were tricked into giving up enough information while in a game so fraudsters could call Microsoft to change the account information. Users may also have been duped into giving up their account information through phishing scams. [/QUOTE] Full Story: zdnet.com (http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6169060.html )
Microsoft’s Kim: Sony ‘Helped Us With Their Own Missteps’
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13209 ): [QUOTE] Talking to Gamasutra as part of an in-depth interview to be published tomorrow, Microsoft Game Studios corporate vice president Shane Kim has spoken on Xbox 360’s current PR advantage, suggesting that “Sony has helped us with their own missteps”, and praising Nintendo’s “strong” Wii launch. Specifically, when asked whether the current ‘backlash’ against the PlayStation 3, especially in Europe, is helping Xbox 360 sales, Kim replied: “I feel more confident about our competitive position today than when we launched the program. We’ve already got ten million units out there, we’ve got six million members on Xbox Live, we will have 320 Xbox 360 games available for customers by the end of this year.” He continued: “We’re the leading game development platform, and I think we have the best exclusive content. Certainly I feel like we’re executing our strategy, and it’s running on all cylinders. Sony has helped us with their own missteps, and I’d be foolish not to say that it’s not helping us. That’s fine. I feel better about our competitive position than when we launched the platform.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13209 )
Playing Catch Up: Mutant League Football’s Michael Mendheim
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Today’s Playing Catch-Up, a weekly column that dares to speak to notable video game industry figures about their celebrated pasts and promising futures, speaks to Michael Mendheim, creator and co-designer of EA’s Mutant League series of sports games.
Sony: PS3 is “stepping over current next-gen”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Sony UK boss Ray Maguire has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the PlayStation 3 is stepping over the competition from rival Microsoft and Nintendo consoles.
PS3 launch stronger than Wii and 360, says GAME
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
High Street retailer GAME has told GamesIndustry.bizthat it expects the PlayStation 3 launch will be far stronger than that of the Wii or Xbox 360 – due to a good supply of consoles leading to less disappointment amongst eager consumers.
Europe to benefit from booming MMO market
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
The Western market for MMO games will be worth USD 1.5 billion by 2011, with Europe set to benefit the most from a booming market, according to new research from Screen Digest.
Handhelds to out-sell home consoles by 2011 – DFC
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
The Sony PSP and Nintendo DS could be out-selling home consoles by 2011, according to new research from DFC Intelligence.
In brief: the PS3 launch line-up
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
The PlayStation 3 will launch in Europe tomorrow alongside 27 first- and third-party titles plus a selection of peripherals.
Europe prepares for PlayStation 3 launch
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
All eyes are on Sony this weekend as the format holder launches the highly-anticipated PlayStation 3 in Europe.
Political group asks Bono to halt Mercs 2 production
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Political activisits are calling on U2 singer Bono, as an investor in Pandemic Studios, to halt the development of forthcoming shooter Mercenaries 2: World in Flames.
Microsoft reassures Live users over fraud fears
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
No security issues with Xbox Live or Bungie.net
Official PlayStation 3 launch gets off to slow start
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
The flagship Virgin Megastore on Oxford Street welcomed the first customers keen to buy a PS3 at noon yesterday, with five people in the queue by the time the doors shut at 10pm.
Resistance: Fall of Man UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3)Resistance is futile – assuming you’ve got an internet connection, that is.
Ridge Racer 7 UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Ridge Racer 7 (PS3)The arrival of a new PlayStation console always brings with it a fresh Ridge Racer game, but is this one already past its sell-by date?
Formula One Championship Edition UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Formula One Championship Edition (PS3)Sony’s F1 racer rolls out onto the track but is it destined for the pits or does it have the formula for success?
Virtua Tennis 3 Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Virtua Tennis 3 (PS3)Good shot, bad luck, and hell are the five basic words to remember… some more amplified than others.
Sonic in the Store
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Sonic the Hedgehog (PS3)Add-on mission packs coming tomorrow.
MLB ’07: The Show’s Opening Day
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
MLB ’07: The Show (PS3)Release of Sony’s baseball title steps up to bat in May.
Calling All Cars Hits April
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Calling All Cars! (PS3)Cartoonish action title will now be released in April.
BuddyStorm for MotorStorm
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
MotorStorm (PS3)Get a little friendlier between spin-outs.
Top 10 Tuesday: Toughest Games to Beat
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
These games are guaranteed to kick your butt.
Jericho’s Bloody Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Clive Barker’s Jericho (PS3)Get ready for creepy S&M freaks who love to kill.
The Elderscrolls IV: Oblivion Guide
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Conquer the depths of Oblivion with our in-depth guide.
Duke Nukem Forever Plugging Away
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Duke Nukem Forever [RUMORED] (PS3)3D Realms admits to screwing up, promises new Duke will be multi-platform.
World Snooker Championship 2007 UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
World Snooker Championship 2007 (PS3)If you’re cue-ing up on Friday, SEGA’s latest might not be the one to pocket.
Top Tip: Perfomance issues in the game Fear?
Extremetech :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
I just bought a 8800 gts (640mb). i have an intel pentium 4 3.2g and 1g of ram, and i cranked the settings, but only at 1152×864 (i was using my dads lcd when we tested it). the framerates were good, averaging at 60 fps with a max of over 150 fps, with 0% dropping below 25 fps. but when im playing i frequently get some choppy business when moving about and engaging in firefights. if my framerates are good why is all the lag happening?
The China Angle: All Sins Forgiven
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
In the latest edition of Gamasutra’s regular ‘The China Angle’ column, Beijing air travelers see pigs fly as operator Shanda and developer Wemade end their long feud and prepare a new licensing deal, and ousted Cabal Online players shed blood for reactivated accounts.
Queuing Starts for UK PS3 Launch
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Oxford Street Virgin Megastore opens its doors to campers.
Mortal Kombat II Movie
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Mortal Kombat II (PS3)GET OVER HERE!
Italian retailers break street date for PlayStation 3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Italian gamers have been picking up PlayStation 3 units this morning after retailers across the country chose to start selling the console two days early.
New Line signs Gears of War movie
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
New Line has won the rights to the movie of Epic Games’ award winning Gears of War.
IGN is AFK Episode 3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
It’s the end of the world as we know it.
Imagine to invest £1.5m in online publishing
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Imagine Publishing has announced plans to invest GBP 1.5 million of revenues earned by the company’s print magazines in developing its 15 websites.
Jade Empire (Special Edition) Review
Gamepyre :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
If you like action-oriented RPG games or are a fan of BioWare, then this game is for you. An engaging story, fast action, a fun combat system, and many choices to be made all await you in Jade Empire. I would like to see ports start going from console to PC sooner than a year later. Many people will see a game like this and don’t look beyond the graphics. It feels very much so like a mix between Knights of the Old Republic and Fable: The Lost Chapters. Fans of these games would no doubt be interested in this title. If you never played those two, then this one is worth a good try, and with a $40 price tag the price is right on target.
Theatre of War walkthrough #4
Tweak Town :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
TTGamer have posted their forth and final walkthrough for Theatre of War’s training missions. This time around all the elements of the first three walkthroughs are combined to create a complete battle scenario. Once again, the article is centered around many screenshots detailing the series of events step by step.
Infernal (PC) High Def Review
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
“High Resolution Pictures, movie files, flash VR files as well as downloadable quicktime VR files, GamingHeaven has it all for you in our latest review for the PC. Please be patient as the review loads, it is over 30 megabytes in total, but it’s the age of broadband and we believe in giving you the most immersive gaming reviews we can !
“With many major titles such as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Command & Conquer 3 shortly available for the PC platform, it isn’t difficult to miss out on some of the less hyped games, especially when it’s being released from a developer almost nobody has ever heard of. More often than not, this usually means the game isn’t going to be particularly special or outstanding, though exceptions do exist and with that in mind, I picked up my copy of Infernal, a game from Polish developers Metropolis Software. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much at all ….””
Armored Core 4 Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Armored Core 4 (PS3)Robot roll call or recall?
Virtua Fighter 5 UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Virtua Fighter 5 (PS3)You can take the game out of the arcade, but you can’t take the arcade out of the game.
DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road (PS3)The rally king takes his first next-gen starting position and he looks set to bring home another trophy.
DIRTy Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road (PS3)New images from Codemasters’ next Colin McRae title.
Virtua Tennis 3 AU Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Virtua Tennis 3 (PS3)Will it rise to the challenge on the PS3’s centre court?
Tenchu Z Impersonation
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The key element of disguise in Tenchu Z is a special ninja powerup called Impersonation, which allows you to steal the identity of your victim temporarily in order to better evade detection and blend into the environment.
Microsoft Investigating Possible Xbox Live Fraud
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The software giant is investigating possible fraud on Xbox Live after subscribers reported having their Xbox Live accounts hijacked and their credit card used to buy Microsoft Points.
Castlevania Symphony of the Night Available Now
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The legendary 2D sidescrolling action adventure game from Konami is available now for download on Xbox Live Marketplace.
Reach of InGame Ads Higher Than Thought
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Interpret’s new study reveals that measuring games by retail sales significantly undervalues the advertising medium because ingame ads’ reach may not be related to a title’s installed base.
More Info Surfaces on New Xbox 360 (Codename Zephyr)
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Game Informer says the new Xbox 360 model is coming at the end of April for $479. It includes a builtin HDMI port and cable plus a larger hard drive.
MLB 2K7: Finding Success with Our National Pastime
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Tips and tricks for finding success on the virtual diamond in MLB 2K7 from 2K Sports, which is the most realistic presentation of professional baseball ever to be seen on a console.
Dissecting Koei’s Latest
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Exploring Koei’s new epic strategy title, Samurai Warriors 2: Empires, set in feudal Japan, and looking at the key three-step system behind it.
Hollywood Goes Gaming: NBA All-Star Nate Robinson Gets His Kicks on Xbox Live
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Catch our interview with NBA All-Star Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks, one of the biggest Xbox Live gamers in the league.
Armored Core 4 Struts into Stores
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Armored Core 4 (PS3)Like parachute pants, giant mechs never go out of style.
Conan HD Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Conan (PS3)Watch Conan rip through his enemies.
Trion signs ex-EA online experts
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Trion World Networks has scored an executive coup by signing two of Electronic Arts’ key online experts.
Blizzard sets up new Texas office
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
World of Warcraft developer Blizzard is to open a new office in Austin, Texas, according to the Austin Business Journal.
Lasky leaves EA Mobile for Benchmark
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Euro delay is beneficial for PS3 buzz, says Reeves
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe president David Reeves has said that he believes the delay to the European launch of PlayStation 3 is proving beneficial in the long run.
Critical Reception: THQ’s/GSC Game World’s S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, an anticipated PC release that some are calling “an open-ended first-person shooter” — a rarity in the genre.
The Shipping News – Week of March 19
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Every worthwhile game hitting store shelves this week.
Red Steel Makes Sharp Use of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk Controllers
Nintendo Wii :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Shooting’s nice, but I’ll take the swordplay
skate
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
skate (PS3)Mike Carroll profiled.
Pull off the Big Hei$t
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Hei$t (PS3)Prepare to rob San Francisco blind this fall.
PS3 UK Launch Week Review Round-Up
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Every Euro PlayStation 3 launch game reviewed and rated.
Media Consumption: Deep Fried Entertainment’s Steve Tolin (Full Auto 2: Battlelines)
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
For this week’s Media Consumption, a column that looks at the media and art diets of our favourite industry personalities, we spoke to Steve Tolin, Engineering Lead at Deep Fried Entertainment on the company’s PSP title Full Auto 2: Battlelines.
Majesco trims losses with new budget focus
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Majesco has managed to trim it’s losses for the first quarter of the financial year, although sales were down due the shift away from publishing big budget titles.
Massively-Multiplayer Online Games Top $1B
Extremetech :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The worldwide market for massively-multiplayer online games (MMOGs) topped $1 billion in 2006, according to an analyst report released Tuesday.
Koei’s chief executive resigns
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
A spokesperson for Japanese developer and publisher Koei has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat chief executive officer Kiyoshi Komatsu has resigned.
IGA to reach 10m ads milestone
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
In-game advertising specialist IGA Worldwide expects to reach its ten millionth consumer before the end of March.
Key titles to miss PlayStation 3 launch
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Lewis: Downloads do not detract from retail
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/26137/Lewis-Downloads-do-not-threaten-retail ): [QUOTE] Euro Xbox boss Chris Lewis says that digital downloads and boxed retail can live together. The upcoming Xbox 360 download of Elder Scrolls IV expansion Shivering Isles looks set to take Xbox Live closer to delivering full priced product – but European Xbox boss Chris Lewis has insisted that Microsoft isn’t encroaching on retail’s stomping ground.
And whilst this is effectively cutting retail out of the loop, Lewis denies that it poses any danger to the High Street. “There is a parallel opportunity through Live to offer demos, new levels, maps, characters etc,” Lewis told MCV. “But these complement the retail full priced product completely and are not designed to detract but more to enhance.” [/QUOTE]
Full Story: mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/26137/Lewis-Downloads-do-not-threaten-retail )
Hei$t Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Hei$t (PS3)These guys don’t dig on swine.
Call for papers opens for Leipzig GCDC
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The organisers of the Leipzig Game Developer Conference have issued a call for papers for this year’s event, which is set to take place between August 20 – 22.
Google confirms Adscape acquisition
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Google has confirmed the acquisition of in-game ads company Adscape Media.
EA buys stake in FIFA Online specialist
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Electronic Arts is buying a 19 per cent stake in Korean online firm Neowiz.
“Price is not the issue” with DLC, says Bethesda exec
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Bethesda Softworks executive Peter Hines has warned that downloadable content must be perceived as being good value to the consumer – a lesson his company learned with hit title Oblivion.
Virgin invites PS3 buyers to camp out in-store
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Plans for the official UK launch of PlayStation 3 have been announced, revealing that customers will be able to camp out in Oxford Street’s Virgin Megastore from 12 noon tomorrow.
GAME reports “phenomenal” demand for PlayStation 3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
GAME marketing director Anna Marcario has told GamesIndustry.bizthat PlayStation 3 has more functionality than any other console on the market – a factor which is helping to create huge demand.
Sony reveals PS3 backwards compatible titles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Sony has revealed that 1,782 PlayStation 2 titles will be playable on the PlayStation 3 when it launches in Europe this Friday.
Stringer: If PS3 fails, it will be down to high price
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Sony’s CEO Sir Howard Stringer has commented that if the PlayStation 3 fails in the market it will be due to the high price point attached to the next-gen console.
Shareholders’ group takes on Take-Two
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Developer and publisher Take-Two may soon be up for sale after a group of shareholders have launched a bid to oust CEO Paul Eibeler and other high level executives
UK Charts: budget Grand Theft Auto hits top spot
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The budget-priced Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories has knocked Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon 2 off the the top spot in the UK’s all-formats chart.
Devil May Cry 4 HD Videos
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Devil May Cry 4 (PS3)New gameplay teaser and the remastered TGS trailer in high-definition.
Virtua Tennis 3 UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Virtua Tennis 3 (PS3)SEGA’s tennis giant smashes onto next-gen, but has the king of the court lost its magic touch?
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – Elder Scrolls IV FAQs and Guides
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PS3)Shiver our timbers, it’s about time! Get quest help here.
Blast Factor UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Blast Factor (PS3)Cell research blasts out of the biology lab and onto PS3.
More 1.60 Update Details
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Sony releases new, expanded information on the latest firmware update.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (PS3)Disney heaves its flamboyant pirate adventure onto Xbox 360 and PS3.
Genji: Days of the Blade UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Genji: Days of the Blade (PS3)Nice face, shame about the personality.
72% of PS2 Games Work on EU PS3s
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Sony reveals that 1,782 titles are compatible at launch after firmware update.
Virtua Tennis 3 – Virtua Tennis 3’s Not-So-Mini Games
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Virtua Tennis 3 (PS3)Warning: these mini-games may be larger than they appear.
flOw Australian Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
flOw (PS3)Should you go with the flOw?
Halo 3 Could Ship in September
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From teamxbox.com (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13017/Halo-3-Could-Ship-in-September/ ): [QUOTE] In an interview (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3158031 ) with 1up, Shane Kim has revealed that Microsoft won’t ship any first-party title in October, as that is the release month for Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV. That forces the software giant to release Project Gotham Racing 4 and Halo 3 in either September or November. Lost Odyssey has already been scheduled for release in December. At first, it’d make sense to have PGR 4 launching in September and then Halo 3 coming out in its traditional November date. But as the general manager of Microsoft Game Studios points out, having Halo 3 coming in September could be an option. “We don’t tell Bungie when they have to ship Halo 3.” Kim told 1up. “If they can get out before GTA4, they probably feel like that’s better, sort of like Xbox 360 coming out before PlayStation 3.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: teamxbox.com (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13017/Halo-3-Could-Ship-in-September/ )
Microsoft Launching Games for Windows – LIVE on May 8th
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From the press release (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/03/14/542900.aspx ): [QUOTE] Microsoft Corp. today announced the extension of the Xbox LIVE games and entertainment network to the Windows platform, bringing together the most popular online console game service with the most popular games platform in the world. Debuting on May 8, 2007, with the launch of the Windows Vista version of the Xbox blockbuster “Halo 2,” Games for Windows — LIVE will connect Windows gamers to over six million gamers already in the Xbox LIVE community. Then, launching in June, “Shadowrun” will for the first time connect Windows gamers with Xbox 360 players in cross-platform matches using a single service. “UNO,” releasing later in 2007, will also support cross-platform play between Windows and Xbox 360. The launch of Games for Windows — LIVE marks a major expansion of the Xbox LIVE service across multiple platforms, uniting gamers with a single identity, a single gamertag, a single friends list and a single list of achievements attainable on the Xbox 360 and a Windows-based PC. Games for Windows — LIVE gamers will be able to easily find and play supported titles online with their friends across a Windows computer or an Xbox 360. As a unified service with Xbox LIVE, Games for Windows — LIVE will be available in every country and region supported today by Xbox LIVE. Members of Xbox LIVE automatically receive the functionality of Games for Windows — LIVE, using the same gamertag and friends list at no additional cost. For a single, unified service, the pricing of the LIVE services across both Xbox and Games for Windows is identical. In addition, Games for Windows — LIVE introduces the best of Xbox LIVE functionality to please PC gamers, such as in-game voice chat, integrated achievements and dedicated servers. The offering of both Silver and Gold memberships will remain in place for gamers on the Xbox 360 and Windows PC. There is no cost associated with signing up for a Silver membership. Gold memberships will deliver the premium online network experience for $49.95 (U.S.) per year. Current Xbox LIVE Gold members will automatically have access to Gold features on Games for Windows — LIVE titles. Silver Membership Features * Single gamertag * Common gamer profile * Common gamerscore * Single player achievements * Private chat via text and voice * Common friends list and online presence * PC only multiplayer including browsing a list of active PC games Gold Membership Features * All Silver membership features * Multiplayer matchmaking with friends * TrueSkill matchmaking * Multiplayer achievements * Cross-platform gameplay [/QUOTE] Read the full press release here (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/03/14/542900.aspx ).
Xecuter Blaster360 Installation Guide and Installed Pictures
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
I’ve got the Xecuter Blaster360 (pre-production) sample for some time now and I made a detailed installation guide (http://www.xbox-scene.com/tutorials-xbox360/blaster360.php ) for you guys as the final unit should be in retail very soon (this or next week I heard from wholesalers). The final wholesale price dropped a bit too, which dropped the retail price with some retailers in the US/CAN to $75 instead of $80 previously. Anyway, here are a few pictures of the Blaster360 installed on a retail Xbox 360 case so you can see how it looks like. The Blaster360 leds have 3-modes: always-on, glowing or if you don’t like it you can disable them completely. The detailed installation guide is available here (http://www.xbox-scene.com/tutorials-xbox360/blaster360.php ). (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/blaster360/install/16.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/blaster360/install/17.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/blaster360/install/15.jpg ) Check out our installation guide: here (http://www.xbox-scene.com/tutorials-xbox360/blaster360.php ) Pre-Order Blaster360 ($75/€59/?40): Divineo USA/CAN (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=dd-36-blaster ) | ModchipStore USA/CAN (http://www.modchipstore.com/customer/product.php?productid=16427&partner=scenyx ) | ShopNeo UK (http://www.shopneo.co.uk/xecuter-blaster360-pre-order-c-366-p-1-pr-16704.html ) | MrModchips Europe/UK (http://www.mrmodchips.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?ref=14&products_id=433&affiliate_banner_id=1 ) | Divineo Asia (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=360-blaster )
PS Store Pricing Clarification
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Sony explains downloadable charges.
MLB 2K7 Season Simulation
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Who will win the World Series? Start your Cubs bandwagon right here.
First Resistance Map Pack Shots
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3)Two new grabs from the upcoming add-on.
My Nintendo Wii Game of the Week: Excite Truck!!!
Nintendo Wii :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
My Nintendo Wii Game of the Week: Excite Truck!!!
Four New Classic Games Announced for Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo Wii :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
New! Donkey Kong Jr., Victory Run, Columns,…
Bungie Launches The New Bungie.net
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Bungie promises the new site is going to set the stage for added features when Halo 3 launches in the fall.
Telltale CEO Confirms Sam & Max is Coming to Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Dan Connors has confirmed that Sam & Max is coming to an Xbox 360 near you via Xbox Live Arcade.
Gears of War Coming to the Big Screen!
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
New Line has won feature rights to Microsoft’s hugely popular third person shooter “Gears of War.”
New Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
EA released today new screenshots of Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars.
D3Publisher of America Ships Earth Defense Force 2017
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
This hardhitting, arcadestyle, thirdperson shooter has a suggested retail price of $39.95.
UEFA Champions League 2007 Ships to Stores Worldwide
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The chance to compete for Europes most prestigious club soccer tournament, the UEFA Champions League, became a reality after Electronic Arts shipped the official UEFA Champions League 20062007 videogame to stores around the world today.
Codemasters Announces HEI$T
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Currently in development at inXile Entertainment (The Bard’s Tale), HEI$T has gamers taking charge of a group of renegade criminals as they rob, steal and shoot their way throughout the city
New Mercenaries 2 World in Flames Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Hugo Chavez’s favorite video game.
Devil May Cry 4 Goes Multiplatform
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The Mercedes of video games lost another exclusive, as Capcom announces that Devil May Cry 4, already in development for the PS3, is now also in development for the Xbox 360 and for PC.
Games! Sound! New Award
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The Mix Foundation for Excellence Audio announced today a new category for their 23rd Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards Creative Achievement in Sound Production for Interactive Entertainment
Sony CEO Praises the Wii, Says the PS3 is a Mercedes
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Howard Stringer recognizes the success of the Nintendo Wii and says that Sony is positioning the PlayStation 3 as the Mercedes of video games.
SKATE Mike Carroll
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
We bring you a new skater video and render from EA’s skate. This time we feature Mike Carroll, a professional skateboarder from San Francisco who skated for HStreet and then formed the Plan B Skateboards team.
Armored Core 4 Trailer
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
SEGA has released a prelaunch trailer of Armored Core 4 set to ship to retailers tomorrow!
Study Car Racing Games Lead to Bad Driving
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
German researchers have found evidence that led them to believe that people who play car racing video games may be more prone to drive recklessly and get into accidents.
Pirates of the Caribbean At World’s End Dated
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Familiar pirates will soon be fighting notorious villains on the decks and riggings of massive ships, exploring towns and junglefilled islands, and avoiding perils at sea.
Bullet Witch Prima Guides
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Master magic and firepower as you fight the forces of evil in Bullet Witch. Check out these exclusive tips from Prima Games as you take Alicia against the Geist armies.
Bullet Witch Tips from Prima Games
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Combine combat with magic in Bullet Witch! Use these exclusive tips from the Prima Games Guide to fight your way to victory against the forces of evil.
Serve Up the Virtua Tennis 3 Demo
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Hit the courts and start your training now with the single-player demo of SEGA’s sure-fire smash hit Virtua Tennis 3, available for download from Xbox Live® Marketplace.
Xbox 360 Elite: new, black limited edition Xbox with HDMI and 120GB drive
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From engadget.com (http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/20/xbox-360-elite-new-black-limited-edition-xbox-with-hdmi-and-120gb-drive/ ): [QUOTE] We’ve confirmed with trusted sources that the black Xbox 360 is indeed coming, and will be dubbed the Xbox 360 Elite. Here’s what you need to know about it: * The Elite will be limited quantities only; that may be as much or as little as a couple hundred thousand. * The case, controller, and Live headset will all be black. It will have all new packaging. * Elite will cost $479, and will be a 3rd SKU; it will be sold alongside Premium and Core packs. * Eventually Elite hardware (in white plastics) will take the role of the Xbox Premium. That is to say, after the Elite is launched and sold out, future Xbox Premiums will have 120GB / HDMI. * Elite models run cooler than normal 360s, but they are not yet confirmed to have 65nm chips. [/QUOTE] Full Story: engadget.com (http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/20/xbox-360-elite-new-black-limited-edition-xbox-with-hdmi-and-120gb-drive/ ) Game Informer Magazine is also confirming the black Xbox360 in their upcoming issue. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/black360/blackxbox1.jpg ) Full Story: kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/top/rumor-game-mag-validates-black-xbox-360-245472.php )
Linux Bootloader for xbox360 – XeLL *updated*
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Well, thats what it looks like! Here’s the readme: XeLL is the Xenon Linux Loader. It’s a second-stage bootloader and is usually run by an exploit. The method of booting this is not a part of this project. XeLL catches CPU threads, sets them up (basically setting HRMOR to zero), loads an ELF file from either network (tftp) or CDROM, and launches it. It also contains a flat device tree for linux. cdrom.c includes a very simple ISO9660 parser, which tries to boot the file named “”vmlinux”. lwIP (http://www.sics.se/~adam/lwip/) is used for networking. Network config is currently hardcoded in network.c (and main.c). XeLL also contains a HTTP server. It is not really used. XeLL is licensed under the GPL v2, and no other version. Xenon-specific stuff of XeLL was written by Felix Domke , other parts where taken from other free sourcecodes. No non-free hardware documentation was used for developing XeLL. XeLL is in a very early stage, but is (most of the time) fully working Grab it here (http://free60.cvs.sourceforge.net/free60/xell/ ) – Keep in mind these sources will need to be compiled before they are ran on your xbox360. In order to run this current loader, you will need to execute the compiled version through serial cable, after booting a modified shader via the king kong disc (with a firmware modded dvd-rom), and you will need to compile your own linux kernel aswell. This is obviously for the more savvy of the xbox users, but keep in mind this is a very early release with limited support (samsung sata drivers are not supported yet, but hitachi confirmed working great). Felix Domke is apparently working on a linux live cd that will be easily booted for the more non-savvy users out there :) Note (Xant): Of course you’ll need an Xbox360 with the Hypervisor Vulnerability (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZkykVkkFmojzapEq.php ) (kernel 4532 or 4548), it will not work with the new patched 4552 kernel. Thanks to stonersmurf from xbh for his info and testing!
Devil May Cry 4 Comes to Xbox360
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From the press release: [QUOTE] Capcom Co., Ltd., a world-wide leader in the gaming industry, is proud to announce the development of “Devil May Cry 4” for the PLAYSTATION3, Xbox 360 and PC platforms. “Devil May Cry” is a series of popular, stylish action games, with a cast of unforgettable characters. Since the release of the original “Devil May Cry” in 2001, the series has shipped 6,800,000 copies as of December 31st, 2006, proudly making it one of Capcom’s flagship titles. The series appeal is not limited to games; an animated TV series to be broadcast on Japan’s WOWOW network is slated to air Spring 2007. The latest iteration, “Devil May Cry 4” will take advantage of each platform’s hardware strengths to achieve the most stunning visuals in the series to date, and the introduction of a mysterious new protagonist will keep the action fast and fresh. Even before its release, “Devil May Cry 4” has been met with tremendous anticipation, as fans patiently endured long lines at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2006 for the chance to play the demo. “Devil May Cry 4” will be released simultaneously for the PLAYSTATION3 and Xbox 360 platforms. [/QUOTE] Read the whole press release on capcom.co.jp (http://ir.capcom.co.jp/english/news/html/e070320.html )
Xbox 360 Design: The Back Story
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Fastcompany.com (http://www.fastcompany.com/subscr/114/open_features-less-hulk-more-bruce-lee.html ) profiled JDK designer Michael Jager, and gives some insight into the design of the Xbox 360: [QUOTE] It was David versus Goliath, with Attila the Hun thrown in to make it interesting. Microsoft had invited three brand designers to Redmond, Washington, in 2004 to present a new identity for the upcoming Xbox 360. (…) Led by Xbox’s global brand director at the time, Don Hall, some 20 members of the gaming division gathered to hear the back-to-back-to-back presentations. First up was Michael Jager, JDK’s creative director. Standing before the tribunal, Jager (pronounced like the Rolling Stone) illustrated his vision through a combination of street theater, design psychology, and cultural fluency. Comparing the original Xbox with the Incredible Hulk, Jager used a razor to slash an X in a sheet of paper and then thrust his head through the hole. “X today is all AARGGHHH!” he bellowed. Pure aggressive power. He then withdrew his head, flipped the paper, and revealed how that X could become a doorway, “an invitation to an experience.” Jager acknowledged power as a critical component separating Xbox from its competitors but urged the company to see it–and express it– differently. “Our approach was to transition Xbox from this hulk of escaping power into this quiet power that is lurking, something still incredibly dangerous but with more of an elegance and grace,” he recalls. “The analogy we used was Bruce Lee.” And thus were two firms felled by a single stone. “We were all just blown away by JDK,” Hall remembers. “As soon as Michael and his team walked out, I looked around the room and knew it was just a formality to sit through the other presentations.” Indeed, Jager’s illustrative shorthand became a mantra for the 360 team as it created the look and feel of the new system. “Whenever we evaluated our work in terms of guiding our decisions for Xbox 360,” Hall says, “it was like, ‘This is too Hulk’ or ‘We need more Bruce Lee.'” [/QUOTE] Full Story: fastcompany.com (http://www.fastcompany.com/subscr/114/open_features-less-hulk-more-bruce-lee.html )
‘Final Fantasy should come to Xbox 360’, says Sakaguchi
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From computerandvideogames.com (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=160232&skip=yes ): [QUOTE] After leaving the company to bring his RPG duo Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey to Xbox 360, Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi says that Square Enix should bring Final Fantasy to Microsoft’s console. The Mistwalker boss told Gamespot: “I feel that the Final Fantasy series should come to Xbox 360 as well. This is wise. It makes so much sense to me…it has so much potential in North America and in Europe. So there’s a great chance for the series to succeed on 360 as well.” Continuing the chat Sakaguchi-san suggested that Square Enix could port its upcoming PS3 instalment Final Fantasy XIII to 360 fairly simply, because “they made the White Engine open platform”. [/QUOTE] Full Story: computerandvideogames.com (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=160232&skip=yes )
Microsoft Responds to Nintendo’s Comments
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Microsoft responds via computerandvideogames (http://computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=160252&skip=yes ) to Fils-Aime’s (Nintendo of America boss) statement that the Xbox360 isn’t performing well in Europe (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZuFEyZZVDIxNQTli.php ): [QUOTE] Microsoft has told CVG that it is “very happy with how Xbox 360 is performing in Europe” in response to earlier claims made by Reggie Fils-Aime that the console was underperforming. “We’re very happy with how Xbox 360 is performing in Europe. We do not release figures by country, but we are on target to meet our goal of 12 million consoles sold worldwide by the end of June 2007, have sold more than 10.4 million consoles globally as of December 2006, and have built a global Xbox Live community of more than 6 million people. [/QUOTE] Full Story: computerandvideogames (http://computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=160252&skip=yes )
Analyst: Next-Gen Hardware Sales Are Disappointing
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From teamxbox.com (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13034/Analyst-NextGen-Hardware-Sales-Are-Disappointing/ ): [QUOTE] GameDaily.biz reports a note issued by Deutsche Bank’s Jeetil Patel, in which the analyst labels sales for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 as “poor.” “Next-gen hardware sell-through of 700K units in Feb-07 brought its total HW installed base to 8.0mn in the US, still 30% less than the prior cycle at 11.2mn units at equivalent stages. Xbox 360 (230K) and PS3 (130K) unit sales were below expectations of 250K-300K and 200K respectively. Retail checks reveal that ample supply exists, suggesting a demand problem for next-gen consoles,” explained Patel. “Particularly disappointing is Xbox 360 HW sales of 230K in February, which puts its installed base at 5mn or in-line to the original Xbox which was an unproven console and faced substantial competition from the PS2,” Patel added. [/QUOTE] Full Story: teamxbox.com (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13034/Analyst-NextGen-Hardware-Sales-Are-Disappointing/ )
Nintendo: 360 isn’t performing well in Europe
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=23591 ): [QUOTE] Speaking in an interview with the San Jose Mercury News, Fils-Aime (Nintendo of America boss) stated that the Wii is trouncing sales of its only next-gen rival in European territories. “360 is selling well only in one country: UK,” he said. “Across the rest of Europe, it is not performing well. Wii on the other hand, is selling exceptionally well all through Europe.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=23591 )
Xeno Top Gear: First Shipments Sent!
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From xenotopgear.com (http://www.xenotopgear.com/ ): [QUOTE] We are happy to announce that the first batch of XENO TOP GEAR shipments went smoothly. Just a reminder, each XENO TOP GEAR ships with a detailed instructions set as well as the COMPLETE OPENING TOOL, absolutely free. We would also like to take this opportunity to respond to some of our competitor’s claims: a) THE XENO TOP GEAR is 100% reliable on Flashing Firmware and Dumping game data to the PC. Tested in our vigorous QC process. b) No additional Separate Power Input needed, reducing the weight of shipment to retailers and end users alike reducing shipping cost c) DELUXE Xbox 360 unlocking kit included ABSOLUTLEY FREE d) Conservative installation approach reducing risk of short circuiting unit (responsible way to show users the safest path to install) e) LED function for future versions (coming soon) f) High quality build (Proud to be made in China – unlike others who ARE made in China and lie about it) – we have a bullet proof QC process and our factory manufacture for various major Japanese / US brands g) Vigorous months of QC and testing and ensure our high quality product. h) ORIGINAL Design. We have our unique approach to the application. Supporting the anti-competition claims means supporting a MONOPLOY in the Xbox 360 scene and is encouraging the competition to be GREEDY, Charging more $$$ and ripping off customers. i) Huge Community support for our young team. [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.xenotopgear.com (http://www.xenotopgear.com/ ) Buy Now ($45): Divineo.com (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=dd-36-topg ) | ModchipStore.com (http://www.modchipstore.com/customer/product.php?productid=16431&partner=scenyx ) | Divineo.cn (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=360-xtg )
How much longer can Xbox Live charge consumers?
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/17/how-much-longer-can-xbox-live-charge-consumers/ ): [QUOTE] As Xbox … Live for Windows starts to bubble up as a topic of conversation, we begin to recognize the absurdity of paying for Xbox Live. Live for Windows will charge the same fees as Xbox Live, but since when did we ever have to pay for easy-to-use matchmaking service on a PC? Australian site Screen Play asks the same question, “Microsoft has realized that most PC owners certainly won’t pay for features they have become accustomed to getting for free, even with the sweeteners of a single Gamertag, Gamerscore and common Friends list. But they are still asking PC owners to pay $80 (Australian) a year just for cross-platform play and match-matching, surely the height of optimism.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/17/how-much-longer-can-xbox-live-charge-consumers/ ) | theage.com.au (http://blogs.theage.com.au/screenplay/archives//005371.html )
Xeno Top Gear Videos: FW Flashing and HDD-Transfer
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
We received some videos of the Xeno Top Gear in action – one video shows how you can flash your Xbox360 DVD-ROM firmware with the device, the other shows how you can use it to transfer Xbox360-HDD Data to your PC. Official Site: www.xenotopgear.com (http://www.xenotopgear.com/ ) Buy Now ($45): Divineo.com (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=dd-36-topg ) | modchipstore.com (http://www.modchipstore.com/customer/product.php?productid=16431&partner=scenyx ) | Divineo.cn (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=360-xtg )
Chris Satchell about ‘YouTube For Games’
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4943&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] XNA Game Studio Express is a Do-It-Yourself game programming tool, that enables consumers to create console games from home. It has the potential to change the way games are consumed, and how they are perceived. It also has the potential, like similar initiatives in the past, to slip quietly into oblivion. The investment is significant. The core team of about 36 people have been working on this for three years. Plus, other resources internally have been pulled in. You’re certainly looking at tens of millions of dollars. Why is Microsoft spending all this money on XNA Game Studio Express? Creators will, some time next year, be able to upload their games (assuming approval) to a new channel on Xbox Live dedicated to community games. Satchell says, “Anybody on Xbox Live can pick your game up. You’ll have an audience of six million people that can go and play your game. You don’t have to have a publisher, you can now just share with the world. It’s a really good differentiation for our platform to have those tiers of content, ranging from Triple A to Arcade to Community.” “I guarantee publishers are going to be looking at these games, looking for new talent, looking for new ideas, just like Epic Records trolls MySpace looking for new people.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4943&Itemid=2 ) (2 pages)
Team Xecuter: Shipping to Retailers of Blaster360
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From Team Xecuter (http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45194 ): [QUOTE] Shipping of the Blaster360 has begun. Retailers should expect to recieve stock in the next few days. We have also included a 360 Case Unlock Tool that would normally retail for $10 at no extra cost. We should recap on a couple of points raised on the forums when asked what the difference was between the Blaster360 and other cheap rip offs. The Blaster360 includes the following major differences…. * Electronic Digital Sata Exchange – 100% reliability on Flashing Firmware & Dumping Game data to the PC – ESSENTIAL FOR RELIABILITY! * Seperate Power Input – Auto internal switching unit that completely isolates the power to the ODD away from the Xbox. Also no need to carry around the Xbox360 Huge Power Supply. * Built In Connectivity Kit (Modeb / Eject / Samsung MS28 Power on/off) * We include the Xbox360 Case Unlocking tool that retails for $10 * Easier & faster installation – no ripping apart the metal frame * LED function for Xbox mode & PC mode (also includes Glow feature and can be disabled) * Much higher quality build – no cheap China rips offs. * Months of real testing by ourselves and many scene members – all with 100% results. * Original Xecuter Design – Support the makers not the fakers. * Huge community support The Blaster360 manuals and guides will be hosted in the next few days at www.team-xecuter/blaster360 (http://www.team-xecuter/blaster360 ) The PS3 HDXT will be shipped to retailers in the next 10 days and is already on pre sale with the likes of www.divineo.net (http://www.divineo.net/index.php?affcode=xboxscene ). You can buy the PS3 HDXT seperatley from the SATA to IDE convertor to keep your costs down to a minimum – not everyone would require this so why buy it if you don’t need it? [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.team-xecuter.com (http://www.team-xecuter.com ) Blaster360 Installation Guide: here (http://www.xbox-scene.com/tutorials-xbox360/blaster360.php ) Buy Blaster360 ($75/€59/?40): Divineo USA/CAN (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=dd-36-blaster ) | ModchipStore USA/CAN (http://www.modchipstore.com/customer/product.php?productid=16427&partner=scenyx ) | ShopNeo UK (http://www.shopneo.co.uk/xecuter-blaster360-pre-order-c-366-p-1-pr-16704.html ) | MrModchips Europe/UK (http://www.mrmodchips.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?ref=14&products_id=433&affiliate_banner_id=1 ) | Divineo Asia (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=360-blaster )
(USA) Lazard: Feb SW Sales Up 25-30pct – 400k Wii, 275k 360, 200k PS3
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13155 ): [QUOTE] In his latest note to investors, Lazard Capital Markets’ Colin Sebastian expects the NPD’s February software sales results scheduled to be released later today will show a 25-30 percent rise, driven by Xbox 360 exclusives Crackdown and Lost Planet, as well as Nintendo’s Wii Play and 2K Game’s movie inspired Ghost Rider. The analyst added: “We believe console hardware unit sales remained solid in February, with approximately 400k Nintendo Wii’s (still in short supply), 300k PS2s, 275k Xbox 360s, and 200k PS3s. We also believe DS handheld sales remain strong, while we expect Sony to focus more attention on expanding the PSP market in 2007.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13155 )
Bizarre Wanted Geometry Wars to be Free
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
From xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/03/14/bizarre-wanted-geometry-wars-to-be-free/ ): [QUOTE] In an interview with IGN about their upcoming game Boom Boom Rocket, Bizarre Creations’ own Ben Ward revealed the true ambitions behind that uber hit Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved. When asked about their experience with the XBLA and comparing the risks involved between Boom Boom and Geo Wars, Ward said that, “Geometry Wars was really intended as a gift to hardcore gamers and we initially wanted to give the game away for free. When it became evident that we couldn’t do this, we said to Microsoft “what’s the absolute bare minimum we can charge”. They said 400 points, so we went with that.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/03/14/bizarre-wanted-geometry-wars-to-be-free/ ) and xbox360.ign.com (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/772/772651p1.html )
Review: GRAW 2 (XBOX 360)
Primo Technology :: Monday, March 19, 2007
What is certain is that GRAW 2 (from here on in) is considerably better and more enjoyable than its prequel. That’s good news if you’re among the majority that loved last year’s Ghost Recon and even better news if you were as frustrated by its shortcomings as I was. While many dissenters may argue that GRAW 2 was rushed out, given its release date’s relative proximity to the first title’s, I counter that it feels even more polished and thought-out than GRAW 1 ever did.
GRAW 2 Xbox 360 Review
Tweak Town :: Monday, March 19, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 for the Xbox 360.
Revoltec Gaming Desktop
Driver Heaven :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Revoltec is a company based in Germany, well known throughout Europe for their line-up of many gaming and modding products. Revoltec products are competitively priced, which is their main selling point in today’s computer market. Today we will have a look at a new series of Revoltec products, input devices which are designed with the gamer in mind. The Fightboard Advanced is a keyboard designed to aid the hardcore FPS gamer, while the Fightmouse Advanced is a high precision gaming mouse with adjustable sensitivity. Revoltec have also released three new mouse pads, which we will also have a look at today.
OCZ Actuator lets you play video games with your brain
Madshrimps :: Monday, March 19, 2007
“OCZ’s latest brainchild is the Actuator, a device which tracks movement of your eyes, monitors brain waves and picks up facial muscle movements, it uses these recorded signals to link them to input commands on the computer, allowing you to play Tetris or even a first person shooter like UT2004. We visited the OCZ booth at Cebit where they had a live demo, (view)read our (video)report on this impressive technology which will change the way you interact with your PC!”
Murder on the Orient Express PC Review
TweakTown :: Monday, March 19, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express for the PC – an adventure title featuring the famous Belgian crime solving character Hercule Poirot (although not as the main character in the game funnily enough!)
Release This: Blackhand Edition
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Gamasutra’s round-up of worldwide video game releases, “Release This!”, takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, with The Godfather: Blackhand Edition and the PS3 port of Oblivion soon to hit the United States, while a torrent of titles accompanies the European launch of the PlayStation 3.
Blogged Out: ‘Homemade Stories’
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, March 19, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging, including thoughts on the channeled focus of PS3’s Home, storytelling with Warren Spector and Will Wright, and the maverick of the year talks games for the human soul.
Euro PS3 sales will hit 4m by next year – analyst
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Sony is set to sell 4 million PlayStation 3 units to European consumers by the end of 2007, according to Screen Digest.
Trilogy launches new service for indie retailers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Logistics and distribution company Trilogy has established a new division that will provide specialist services to independent retailers across the UK.
Fils-Aime: 360 isn’t performing well in Europe
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has stated that aside from the UK, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 is not proving popular amongst European consumers.
Nintendo dismisses Wii hard drive rumours
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Nintendo has denied suggestions that an external hard drive is currently in development for the Wii – but confirmed that a new peripheral is on the way for DS.
Thompson threatens to “destroy” Take-Two as legal battle continues
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 19, 2007
The continuing legal battle between publisher Take-Two and Jack Thompson became more aggressive over the weekend as the controversial Miami attorney threatened to “destroy” the publisher after it filed a pre-emptive lawsuit.
Robert acquires Deep Red Games
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Clive Robert, the co-founder of Milton Keynes development studio Deep Red Games, has bought back the company from parent Bangladesh Online and unveiled his plans for its future.
EA Mobile launches Sports Link service
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 19, 2007
EA Mobile has launched a service allowing users to access the latest information about EA Sports games and sports news, with future plans to let players challenge each other to online games.
Pirates Games Headed to World’s End
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (PS3)Videogame piracy is set to peak in May.
Pirates of the Caribbean Screen
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (PS3)Jack vs. the Kraken.
Surf’s Up, Dude
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Surf’s Up (PS3)Ubisoft nabs license for game based on upcoming animated film.
Surf’s Up First Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Surf’s Up (PS3)Catch some gnarly waves with Ubi’s new game.
Super Rub’a’Dub UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Super Rub-a-Dub (PS3)More sink than swim for Sony Europe’s inaugural PlayStation Network duck puzzler.
Four Armored Core 4 Movies
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Armored Core 4 (PS3)A handful of HD mech movies to drool over.
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection (PS3)Namco’s bone-crunching fighter punches above its weight on PS3.
Take-Two Might Sell
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
There’s a battle brewing in the home of GTA.
PS3 Faces Oblivion
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PS3)Bethesda brings dark times to Sony’s machine.
Sony Shares Details on 1.6 Update
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Background downloading is just two days away!
Australian PS3 Launch Event Announced
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Where can you join in the thrill of waiting in line?
PlayStation Online Store Examined
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
LittleBigPlanet (PS3)An at-a-glance guide to PS3’s online store.
NPD: Best-Selling Games of February 2007
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
PlayStation 3 games slipping off the list.
NPD: Sequels, DLC Spur Sales
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Want to boost sales for your game? Put out a sequel.
Game Scoop! Episode 29
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Celebrity Miis, Xbox Live on PC and advice from R.O.B. the Robot.
The Darkness Story Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)A new HD teaser shows off this gritty action game.
Head-to-Head: MLB 2K7
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Which console knocks it out of the park?
Virtual Console Overheats with High-Flying Excitebike Action
Nintendo News :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Three games added to Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo DS, Wii Dominate U.S. Sales in February
Nintendo News :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Nintendo hardware takes 54% of Feb. sales
NOA President Says Xbox 360 Is Not Doing Well in Europe
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 19, 2007
The President and Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo of America said Microsoft’s nextgeneration console is not selling well in Europe.
Ubisoft Announces Surf’s Up
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Ubisoft announced today the video game adaptation of Sony Pictures Animation’s featurelength CG animated film.
Crackdown Was The TopSelling Game in February
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 19, 2007
According to market research firm NPD, Crackdown was the topselling console video game in February 2007. Five of the top ten selling game titles were Xbox 360 games.
THQ Ships Tetris Evolution
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 19, 2007
THQ announced today that Tetris Evolution has shipped to stores nationwide.
TakeTwo Interactive Considering Sale of the Company
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Two Interactive Software has just announced that it is evaluating new strategies, including a sale of the company, as an investor group seeks control of the publisher.
Jack Thompson Goes Messianic
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 19, 2007
The legal battle between TakeTwo and Jack Thompson continues and in the latest round, the U.S. attorney and Christian conservative activist has responded saying that his “prayers are finally answered.”
Analyst NextGen Hardware Sales Are Disappointing
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Jeetil Patel, an analyst for Deutsche Bank, says that the sales of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems are “disappointing.”
Halo 3 Bungie Weekly Update
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 19, 2007
This week, Bungie talks about AI and graphics in the Campaign, and explains why the Legendary Edition is worth the $ 99.99 129.99 price tag.
Xbox 360 Less Hulk, More Bruce Lee
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 19, 2007
While the Xbox was all AARGGHHH!, the Xbox 360 is more like Bruce Lee. Find out why.
Unlock St. Patrick’s Day Uniforms on NBA 2K7
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 19, 2007
2K Sports goes green for St. Patricks Day!
Earth Defense Force 2017 Web Site Goes Live
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 19, 2007
D3Publisher of America announced today that the official website for Earth Defense Force 2017 is now live.
PS3 “discontinued”
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 19, 2007
I think the photo pretty much says it all. Best Buy is no longer ordering the 20Gb model of PS3. Isn’t that a huge kick in the ass for a system that’s 4 months old? You could rip out everything but the ability to play Wii Sports, sell it for 150 dollars, and those Wii’s […]
Everquest 8th Anniversary Edition
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 19, 2007
Yes it has been eight years. That makes me feel pretty old. I played through EQ about 5 years ago, and even then I felt way behind the curve. If for some strange reason you really want to play an MMO, but don’t want to venture into the new territory, you can buy all […]
Burnout Dominator Review(PSP)
Driver Heaven :: Friday, March 16, 2007
There is speed and there is lightspeed. Then there is Burnout speed. Since coming out for the PS2, the series has been the synonym for high speed manic driving. Awarding players points for reckless speeding, causing crashes and all out road insanity made it one of the most extreme racers available. While the first two parts were very popular in Europe, it wasn’t until Burnout 3: Takedown that the series became a worldwide hit. Bringing the right mix of high speeds and puzzle-like crashes made it an amazing experience. Burnout: Revenge was more of the same, as was Burnout: Legends for the PSP. Before going fully next gen the Burnout series just made one final stop for the PS2 and PSP in the form of Dominator. Let’s see if the stop was worth it.
Vista Gaming: Yay or Nay? Part 2: Nvidia
Driver Heaven :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Early adopters of new technologies usually end up with the short end of the stick. Hardware and software issues are plentiful and it takes nerves of steel to deal with all of them. Mobile phones, mp3 players, DVD players and gaming consoles are known to have major issues at launch. But all tech launches pale in comparison to new OS releases. Linux is fairly safe from them because the upgrades are gradual. Windows being the complete opposite is prone to some major start-up problems though.
Saling The World: PGA Tour of War
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, March 16, 2007
In this week’s column, “Saling The World”, which covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, God of War II and the Wii port of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 debut strong in the U.S., while titles like Gundam Musou and Tokimeki Memorial: Girl’s Side 1st Love prove to be big sellers overseas.
Three editions of Halo 3 coming in the autumn
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Microsoft has confirmed that three editions of highly anticipated Xbox 360 title Halo 3 will be available when the game launches later this year.
Sony dismisses SingStore price rumour
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment has dismissed reports that downloadable tracks for the PlayStation 3 instalment of SingStar will cost GBP 1.49 each.
Japanese charts: Yoshi sells over 300k in first week
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Yoshi’s Island DS has sold over 303,000 units in its first week of sales in Japan, placing it at the top of the charts, according to data from Media Create.
HMV teams up with SEGA for early morning PlayStation 3 launch
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
HMV has told GamesIndustry.bizthat it will be teaming up with SEGA for the launch of PS3 in its Oxford Street store, which is set to take place at 7.30am on Friday March 23.
In brief: this week’s mobile gaming news
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Our sister site, MobileIndustry.biz, covers all the latest news in the growing mobile gaming sector. Here, we present a brief round-up of this week’s announcements.
In brief: this week’s game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Each week, GamesIndustry.biz brings you a round-up of all the latest game announcements and a look at the new titles released in Europe today.
GDC poker event raises $24k
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
ISM Agency, the organiser of the inaugural GDC Poker Tournament, has announced that the event raised USD 24,000 (EUR 18,000)
Vista will help PC gaming “grow up”, says Bioshock developer
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Irrational Games co-founder Ken Levine has offered praise for Windows Vista and Microsoft’s efforts to make PC gaming more accessible.
Sony still planning to ship 6m PS3 units
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Nick Sharples, head of corporate communications at SCEE, has said the company is still on track to ship 6 million PlayStation 3 units by the end of March.
PlayStation 3 medical research gets underway
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
The PlayStation 3’s ability to connect to Stanford University and help medical calculations in the area of protein diseases should be up and running by the end of March.
Wii and DS help US hardware sales rise 98 per cent
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Nintendo’s DS and Wii are leading hardware sales in the US, while Zelda, Wii Play and Diddy Kong were the best-selling titles during February.
Former EA exec joins SCi
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, March 16, 2007
SCi Entertainment has announce the appointment of Phil Rogers as corporate development director.
Ferrari Challenge Racing to Four Platforms
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Officially licensed titles revealed.
Codemasters Reaches a Turning Point
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PS3)Official name for alternate-reality WWII game revealed.
Hot Shots Golf Videos
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Hot Shots Golf 5 (PS3)Clips from the new Japanese demo.
Folding@home Video
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 16, 2007
A concise visual report on Sony’s protein folding initiative.
Hot Shots Golf Demo Impressions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Hot Shots Golf 5 (PS3)Videos from the Japanese demo, and details on the new swing style.
Stuntman: Ignition – Aftershock
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Stuntman: Ignition (PS3)When the director yells “Action!”, we put the pedal to the floor and drive directly into the heart of chaos.
Stuntman: Ignition Videos
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Stuntman: Ignition (PS3)Did James Cameron film these?
E for All Expo Nabs Big Names
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Sony and Nintendo to appear at October game show.
Folding@home Details
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 16, 2007
PS3 to diseases: Screw you.
IGN is AFK: GDC 2007
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Which developer has the best ponytail?
Get an Earful of Egotism as Master Thief Wario Breaks into Website
Nintendo DS :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Talk Talk Talk from Wario Himself
Custom Robo Arena — The DS Brawlfest gets a Web Site!
Nintendo DS :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Ready to go head to head online?
On April 22, Two New Pokémon Jewels Will Have People Talking
Nintendo DS :: Friday, March 16, 2007
New Pokémon games feature online chat
Wii are #1: New Generation Console Tops All Others in Latest Report
Nintendo News :: Friday, March 16, 2007
More than 400,000 Wii consoles sold in January
My Nintendo Wii Game of the Week: Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Nintendo Wii :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Marvel Ultimate Alliance: Xtremely Cool
Guitar Hero II for the Xbox 360 Has Gone Gold
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Activision and Red Octane announced today that the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero II has reached gold status.
New Dark Sector Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 16, 2007
We have updated the Dark Sector image gallery with new screenshots of the game.
Take Two Strikes Back, Sues Jack Thompson
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 16, 2007
With Thompson trying to block the release of Grand Theft Auto 4 and Manhunt 2, Take Two Interactive has launched a preemptive strike.
Castlevania Symphony of Night Arrives Next Wednesday
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Microsoft has just announced that Castlevania Symphony of Night is next week’s Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays title. Forty new screenshots inside.
Microsoft Officially Announces Three Editions of Halo 3
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the first exciting details of the three editions of Halo 3. Gamers will have their choice of Standard Edition, Limited Edition and the ultimate collectors item, the Legendary Edition.
Two Worlds Sneak Mode Unveiled
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 16, 2007
The new Sneak Mode offers the player a chance to get up close and personal with adversaries before deciding their fate. New screenshots.
FlatOut Ultimate Carnage Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 16, 2007
We bring you new ingame screenshots of FlatOut Ultimate Carnage that highlight in stunning detail the level of technical and graphical expertise found in the nextgeneration debut of the FlatOut series.
Virtua Tennis 3 Demo Available Now for Download
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Microsoft and SEGA have released a Virtua Tennis 3 demo, which is available now for download on Xbox Live Marketplace.
Halo 3 Legendary and Collector’s Edition Pictures
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 16, 2007
We bring you new pictures of the Halo 3 Legendary Edition and the very first images of the Collector’s Edition.
Nintendo Wii Outsells Xbox 360 and PS3 Again
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Nintendo Wii was again the bestselling video game console in the United States in February. Only one game system sold more in February the Nintendo DS.
Rockstar Hires iPod Marketing Guru
Team Xbox :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Rockstar Games announced today the appointment of Alex MoullBerteaux as Head of Marketing. Mr. MoullBerteaux was leading the development of worldwide marketing campaigns for Mac, iPod, iTunes and iPhone.
Wii Production Ramps up… Eventually.
Think Gaming :: Friday, March 16, 2007
    If you are among the masses that would love to purchase a Wii console, but simply can’t find one, the tides will change, eventually. According to Nintendo of Europe they are still struggling to meet demand. Laurent Fischer has no clue when the production can finally ramp up, but it certainly won’t be in days, […]
Three Editions of Halo 3 Coming
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the first exciting details of the three editions of this year’s most anticipated video game release, Halo 3. Choose from the Standard Edition, Limited Edition, and the ultimate collector’s item, the Legendary Edition.
GRAW 2 Multiplayer Tactics
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, March 16, 2007
We examine team strategy and classic tactics for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2’s multiplayer mode.
Warfighter Online Refined
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, March 16, 2007
We examine the new features and polished experience in multiplayer GRAW 2, including new methods and tactics. What changed and what stayed the same?
NCAA March Madness 07: Tournament Brackets Download
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Fire up your copy of NCAA March Madness 07 for Xbox 360 and head to Xbox Live Marketplace to download the Selection Sunday Bracket Pack which updates the game with the just-announced brackets, including accurate seedings and updated ratings for each and every team in the “Big Dance.”
The Euro Vision: Denki’s Stealth Success
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
The latest edition of Gamasutra’s The Euro Vision column sees Jon Jordan talking to the ex-GTA developers at unique Scottish company Denki, which has both consulted on Xbox 360 title Crackdown and provided some of the best-crafted ‘casual’ interactive TV games around.
Police express concern over PlayStation 3 launch event
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
A spokesperson for Marylebone Police has told GamesIndustry.bizthat there are “genuine concerns” over the safety of consumers planning to attend the midnight launch for PlayStation 3.
GAME takes action over ‘PS3 vs. 360’ poster
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
High street retailer GAME has confirmed that a poster in one of its stores comparing PlayStation 3 with Xbox 360 has been taken down.
Retailers get ready for “huge” PlayStation 3 launch
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Retailers are expecting a huge launch for the PlayStation 3 next week, as Sony’s latest home console finally reaches Europe.
Nintendo: We’re still struggling to meet demand for Wii
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Euro marketing boss Laurent Fischer has told GamesIndustry.bizthat Nintendo is upping production of the Wii as the company struggles to meet consumer demand.
Commodore launches new range of gaming PCs
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Commodore Gaming has unveiled a new range of PCs specially designed for gamers at the CeBIT technology show in Germany.
DS outshipping PSP by three-to-one in Japan
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
The Nintendo DS is outshipping Sony’s PSP in Japan by almost three-to-one.
Windows Live to launch in May
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Microsoft has announced that Games for Windows Live will launch in the UK on May 18 – with a spokesperson confirming to GamesIndustry.bizthat the service will only work with Vista PCs.
Fall of Liberty Screenshots
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PS3)World War II still going strong in 1952.
The Aussie PS3 Launch: Michael Ephraim Spills the Beans
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Sony Australia talks launch plans, backwards compatibility, and Home.
AU PS3 First Impressions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
We came, We saw, We chewed the fat.
Virtua Fighter 5 Video Tips
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
How to beat friends and injure people.
Aussie Wins Award for Work With The Don
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
The Godfather: The Don’s Edition (PS3)Cool music and the G.A.N.G.
The New Generation of Animation
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Virtual motion takes a huge leap forward.
Mushroom Men Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Mushroom Men (PS3)A slew of bizarre visuals in this new trailer.
Shadowrun to Feature Halo 2Like Party System
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Plus it will have something Halo 2 didnt Optimatch allowing you to select what maps and game types you want to play.
Halo 3 Could Ship in September
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Microsoft Game Studios doesnt want to ship any first party game in October, when GTA IV is scheduled for release. That forces the software giant to release PGR 4 and Halo 3 in September or November.
FlatOut Ultimate Carnage Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
We bring you ten new screenshots of Bugbear’s nextgen offroader.
Fall of Liberty Update
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Codemasters revealed today Turning Point Fall of Liberty as the official title for the upcoming alternatereality WWII shooter currently in development at Spark Unlimited. New screenshots inside.
CVG Trashes Transformers Game, Activision Responds
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
The U.K. publication had some negative comments about the build of the Transformers game they saw. Activision has responded to their article.
Namco Bandai Brings Culdcept SAGA to North America
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
The latest entry to the popular card battle series, Culdcept SAGA combines the thrilling luck and strategy of a board game with the depth of a trading card game to create a unique twist on traditional turnbased play.
Robbie Williams Goes Live on Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Xbox 360 owners, across Europe and Asia, will have the opportunity to download premium Robbie Williams music video content from Xbox Live Marketplace to their consoles.
The Reaping Picture Pack & Theme Available Now
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Microsoft and WB have released a picture pack and one theme for the upcoming thriller The Reaping, starring Hilary Swank.
UEFA Champions League Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Brand new screenshots from Electronic Arts showcasing their latest soccer sim.
Ace of Base Contest Winners Revealed
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
See who picked up the TXB faceplates for TXBase blogs and headers.
Sharp Announces New Laser for Bluray Disc and HD DVD
Team Xbox :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
This device will enable highspeed 6X recording on duallayer Bluray Discs and HD DVDs.
Will Wright at SWSX
Think Gaming :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
  This is a video from Will Wright’s keynote yesterday at SWSX. The new video contains new Spore information and is a must watch for fans of Spore dying to no more. No firm release date has yet been hammered out for the game, but until that point we patiently await this awesome looking title with […]
Def Jam: ICON Tips from Prima Games
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Fight to the beat and master the ultimate in hip hop fighting techniques in Def Jam: ICON with these tips from Prima Games.
GRAW 2 Tips from Prima Games
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Experience the most realistic war simulator yet with Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2! Use these exclusive tips from Prima Games Guides to get the edge from the experts.
Oblivion: Shivering Isles Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Preview Oblivion: Shivering Isles themes available on Xbox live Marketplace.
Oblivion: Shivering Isles Gamer Pics in Marketplace
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Preview Gamer Pics for Oblivion: Shivering Isles, in Xbox Live Marketplace today!
Company of Heroes (PC) Review
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
“Company of Heroes is a World War 2 real-time strategy game. Its polished look, ensconcing soundtrack, and efficient gameplay mechanics really show off Relic’s ability to make high-quality, memorable games. Read on for the review.”
Microsoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe Game Review
Overclockers Club :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
“There are select group of people, in my experience, that love a great flight simulator game. Yes, most gamers love to fly around and shoot down other planes with cannons, rockets, missiles. This game has none of that. This game I find appeals to a different group of gamers. They are, from what I have discovered in multiplayer, to be any age group and from any walk of life. These people like me have a real interest in flying. This game is best suited for someone who can enjoy sitting in a simulated cockpit and flying any type of plane in the most realistic fashion. I have found a lot of people on the multiplayer sessions to be actual pilots.”
Something’s Happening with the Sony PSP…
Extremetech :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
With sales of the PSP lagging (Sony’s PSP hardware shipments to retailers last fall were down 72 percent over the year before, only a meager 10,000 units in the U.S.), word is that a few big name retailers have given Sony a mandate: drop the price or they’ll drop the system from their stores. Entirely.
More Old Guys Owning Games Consoles
Extremetech :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Video games aren’t just for the kids anymore. More than one in three U.S. adults who go online, or 37 percent, own a video game console and 16 percent own a portable gaming device, Nielsen//NetRatings said on Tuesday.
Critical Reception: Sony’s God of War II
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Sony’s God of War II, sequel to one of the highest-selling and best-received titles in the PlayStation 2’s software library.
‘The China Angle’: A Risky Business
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
The latest edition of Gamasutra’s regular ‘The China Angle’ column sees the Chinese government cracking down on gambling/virtual currency trading, Netease’s results, testing for Korean MMOFPS Sudden Attack Online, and Shanda’s offline plans.
Sony is “still the one to beat”, says Epic Games boss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Epic Games VP Mark Rein has taken on Sony’s critics, saying that he believes the strength of the PlayStation brand and the company’s ongoing strategy will ensure PS3 is a success.
Rockstar teams with Timbaland for PSP title
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Rockstar Leeds has unveiled its latest title, Beaterator, a collaboration with Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtardo producer Timbaland.
Mobile is key to uniting multiple formats, says EA
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
EA Mobile boss Javier Ferreira has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the phone is essential to uniting communities of players and the home consoles they currently play.
Midway sued over Psi-Ops game
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Midway Games is being sued over its 2004 original title Psi-Ops, by a screenwriter who claims the character and plot were stolen from a script he wrote in 1998.
HMV boss pledges bigger commitment to games retail
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Simon Fox, CEO of HMV, has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the company plans to focus more on videogames as it prepares to launch its new ‘store of the future’ initiative.
Philips strikes amBX Cyber Games partnership
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Philips amBX continues to form serious relationships with the videogame community, by announcing a three year sponsorship deal with The World Cyber Games.
Spider-Man 3 Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Spider-Man 3 (PS3)Spidey goes underground to battle evil.
Def Jam Demo on Thursday
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Decide if EA’s Icon is right for you.
March Madness on Your PS3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
College Hoops 2K7 (PS3)College Hoops 2K7 now available.
Harrison Talks Backward-compatibility
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
1,200 compatible PSone and PS2 titles at UK launch.
Godfather Video
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
The Godfather: The Don’s Edition (PS3)See what goes down at the railyard.
Godfather Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
The Godfather: The Don’s Edition (PS3)Images you can’t refuse.
Top 10 Tuesday: MMO Hopefuls
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Find out which franchises should go massively multiplayer.
PlayStation.com Traffic Down 8%
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
The home of the Wii is the most popular first-party console site on the Web.
WarHawk Confirmed for Blu-ray
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Warhawk (PS3)Sony validates at least one format for upcoming shooter.
NAViGaTR Award Nominees
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Game testers and reviewers pick their favorites from 2006.
Spooky Shots From Jericho
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Clive Barker’s Jericho (PS3)Clive Barker is a sick, sick man.
Shivering Isles Theme and Picture Pack Available Now
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Microsoft and Bethesda have released a picture pack and one theme for The Elder Scrolls IV Shivering Isles.
WCG 2008 Grand Final Host City Announced
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
The World Cyber Games (WCG) announced today the city that has been designated as WCG 2008 Grand Final host city.
SpiderMan 3 Subterranean Vignette in High Definition
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
This SpiderMan 3 trailer focuses on the subterranean environments found in the game.
DDR Comes to Nexgym
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Konami announced today that it has partnered with Nexgym to make Dance Dance Revolution a featured activity at all current and future locations of the popular highenergy gym for kids.
Gears of War Artist Teaches Character Modeling
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
In the book d’artiste Character Modeling 2, Kevin Lanning of Epic Games takes you behind the scenes of creating characters for Gears of War.
TMNT Arcade Classic Available Now
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Everyones favorite totally tubular turtles bring their radical ninja skills to Xbox Live Arcade.
Microsoft Scores 29 Nominations at NAVGTR Awards
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
The National Academy of Video Game Testers and Reviewers has announced the nominees for its sixth annual awards. Microsoft leads all other publishers with 29 nominations.
WCG Announces Two Additional Games
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Joining the roster are Tony Hawks Project 8 for the Xbox 360 and Carom3D for the PC.
Play N Trade National Halo 2 Tournament Champion
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Play N Trade has announced its first National Halo 2 Tournament Champion.
Microsoft to Debut Windows LIVE this May
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Xbox LIVE extends to Windows Vista to create single online gaming service starting with Halo 2 on May 8.
Armored Core 4 “Nexts” Faction
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
We bring you information and renders of the base model Nexts featured in the game and the 6 corporate conglomerates that produced them.
NCAA March Madness 07 Downloadable Content
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Available now on Xbox Live Marketplace, the Selection Sunday Bracket Pack allows Xbox 360 users to update NCAA March Madness 07 with the justannounced official Selection Sunday brackets, accurate seedings and updated team ratings.
New FlatOut Ultimate Carnage Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
FlatOut Ultimate Carnage is rebuilt from the ground up and specifically developed to utilize and take advantage of the Xbox 360 hardware to produce an entirely new, breathtaking FlatOut experience.
Mass Effect Limited Collector’s Edition Box Cover
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
And now here are the PAL edition images of the Limited Collector’s Edition of Mass Effect.
Forza Motorsport 2 Limited Collector’s Edition Box Art
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
From the other side of the ocean come the first images of a Limited Collector’s Edition of Forza Motorsport 2.
ESPN’s Scoop Jackson Talks Videogame Basketball
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Catch our interview with ESPN’s Scoop Jackson, the host of the new videogame TV show, NBA Live: Bring It Home.
Forza Motorsport Showdown Trivia Challenge
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Send in the answers to these two trivia questions and you could win some cool swag from us here at Xbox.com.
Games for Windows — LIVE Debuts
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Microsoft Corp. today announced the extension of the Xbox Live games and entertainment network to the Windows platform, bringing together the most popular online console game service with the most popular games platform in the world.
GRAW 2 – Prima Guide
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Experience the most realistic war simulator yet with Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2! Use these exclusive tips from Prima Games Guides to get the edge from the experts.
Def Jam: ICON – Prima Guide
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Use the beat as your weapon as you build a record label and become a hip hop icon in the new music fighter, Def Jam: ICON.
5WG: The Floor General
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
EA SPORTS new NCAA March Madness 07 brings this to life in their first college basketball game for Xbox 360. EA’s latest foray into college hoops bring new gameplay elements and impressive A.I. changes.
Xbox Addict: Galaga
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Fight attacking alien forces that are trying to destroy the world in Galaga. Xbox Addict takes a look at a space game that changed the arcade forever.
This Week in Xbox: March 7-13, 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.
Media Consumption: High Impact Games’ Lesley Mathieson (Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters)
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
For this week’s regular Media Consumption column, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters design director Lesley Mathieson gives us his top media picks, from The Creature From The Black Lagoon to Iain M. Banks to a ballad between a zombie and his victim.
Casual gaming “set to explode” – MumboJumbo boss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
MumboJumbo boss Paul Jensen believes Europe is an under-served community, and that casual gaming in the region is set to explode.
Sony unveils new education initiative
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment unveiled its new PSP in Education initiative at a special launch event in London yesterday.
Sony UK boss confirms PSP redesign
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
SCE UK managing director Ray Maguire has confirmed the platform holder’s intentions to release a redesigned version of its PlayStation Portable handheld.
RollerCoaster Tycoon lawsuit goes to High Court
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Atari’s court case over payment to Chris Sawyer, creator of the RollerCoaster Tycoon series, is to go to the UK’s High Court.
Blu-ray will help ensure success of PlayStation 3, says Harrison
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Sony executive Phil Harrison has told GamesIndustry.bizthat he is confident Sony will retain its position as market leader in the new console cycle, predicting that PS3 sales will be boosted by the success of Blu-ray.
GTA helps Take-Two trim losses
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Take-Two has released its first quarter results for 2007 with losses trimmed to US $21.5 million (EUR 16.3m), improving on the loss of US $29.1 million (EUR 22.1m) in the same period last year.
UK Charts: GRAW 2 storms to the top
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 has taken the top spot in the UK All Formats charts – a position that eluded the original despite tremendous sales performance.
First In-game SEGA Rally Pics
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
SEGA Rally Revo (PS3)See SEGA’s next-gen off-roader in action, plus first game details.
The Darkness Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)A fresh batch of Darklings and death.
The Darkness Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)Starbreeze delivers the essence of evil like no other. Fresh screens and impressions.
IGN AU’s Official PlayStation 3 FAQ
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Everything you need to know about Sony’s next system.
Bladestorm Movies
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War (PS3)Join the Hundred Years War in these new clips.
The GPMs of GDC
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Find out how the big games of GDC scored with gamers.
Square Enix Gives Away PS3s
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Japanese promotion offers new 60 Gig units for 30 lucky gamers.
Sony Demos Special Gran Turismo Demo
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Gran Turismo HD Concept (PS3)The first of presumably many.
March Madness Predictions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Who is going to the Final Four? EA and 2K Sports simulate different champs.
Phil Harrison Video Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The Big Boss talks about the future of the PS3.
Frontline: Fuel of War Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Frontlines: Fuel of War (PS3)Nine shots to fuel your taste for war.
Virtua Fighter 5 Guide
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Strategies and combos to keep it moral.
Take-Two Loses Less in Q1
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The company is still blaming the transition to next-gen for its losses.
IBM Starts Manufacturing 65nm Cell
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
While we wait for Chartered to start manufacturing a smaller Xenon, IBM has started production of a 65 nanometer Cell Broadband Engine.
SEGA Rally Revo Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
This genredefining competitive racing game will be the first title developed by the newlyformed SEGA Driving Studio.
Clive Barker’s Jericho Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Clive Barker’s Jericho, a squadbased horror firstperson shooter.
Bethesda Softworks Selects Kynapse for Rogue Warrior
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
This tactical first person shooter, which is based on the bestselling book series by former U.S. Navy SEAL Richard (Dick) Marcinko, will use the Unreal Engine 3 from Epic Games.
Assassin’s Creed Novels in the Works
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Pocket Books announced today it will publish the novelization of Assassin’s Creed, the highly anticipated actionadventure from Ubisoft.
TakeTwo Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2007 Financials
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
TakeTwo Interactive announced today financial results for its first quarter ended January 31, 2007.
Shadowrun Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Shadowrun that show the different weapons and magic found in the game.
Viva Piñata Demo Now Available
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The official Viva Piñata demo has arrived on Xbox Live Marketplace and is waiting for you! Now is the chance to meet many of the more than 60 species of Piñata featured in Viva Piñata, the Xbox 360 game that everyone will enjoy.
Kotaku: Seven Things We Learned From Peter Moore
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
From kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/kotaku-magu/kotaku-magu-seven-things-we-learned-from-peter-moore-243399.php ): [QUOTE] Print publication EGM has a big multi-page interview with Microsoft’s Peter Moore. The Xbox 360 has been out a little over a year, and Moore brings us up to speed. What we learned: * They’re already working on next Xbox 360 * Not sure if a quieter 360 is possible * Microsoft, not Moore personally, will fix your voice chat problems * Peter Moore was a gym teacher * Developer Rare is still very, very important * Peter Moore is Wii-less (but has loads of Microsoft stuff) * Peter Moore, Nintendo fanboy [/QUOTE] Full Story: kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/kotaku-magu/kotaku-magu-seven-things-we-learned-from-peter-moore-243399.php )
Xbox 360 Voted Best Game Console By Online Users
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
From the press release: [QUOTE] Xbox 360 has been voted best games console by consumers at ReviewCentre.Com, the leading consumer review website. Gaynor Holt, Chief Operations Officer at ReviewCentre.com, said: “Congratulations to Microsoft for the Xbox 360. This award is richly deserved because it is based on the overwhelming positive response of the Xbox 360’s users. Gamers are bowled over by the gaming experience and value for money that the Xbox 360 offers in today’s highly competitive gaming market.” Visitors to Review Centre.Com rated the Microsoft Xbox 360 as the top games console for 2006. The Xbox 360 was overwhelmingly recommended by gamers at the Review Centre website fighting off competition from over 35 other games consoles listed for review. It gained especially impressive marks from fans for its graphics displays, sound quality, overall enjoyment and value for money. Consumers variously describing the 360 throughout the year as “a masterpiece” and “a childhood dream come true.” “Nothing, but nothing currently comes close to the 360 in terms of graphics or sound,” said one gamer. The Xbox 360’s award is based on averages of ratings and user comments submitted by customers to Review Centre in 2006, and also for the overall ratings and comments featured at the Review Centre website. The Xbox 360’s graphics gained a stunning 8.3 out of 10 rating at the Review Centre site. A total of 67 per cent of reviews at Review Centre recommended the Xbox360. To read the reviews, comments and ratings for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and other award winners please visit www.reviewcentre.com [/QUOTE]
Antec Notebook Cooler S Review
Tweaknews :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
“At last, a notebook cooler that is actually practical. If anyone is in the market for a notebook cooling solution, your searching is over. This product is small, simple, ergonomic and actually useful. Finally someone realizes that you don’t have to use a huge metal pad to cool a laptop accordingly.”
Release This: God of War II: 1st Love
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Gamasutra’s round-up of worldwide video game releases, “Release This!”, takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, including the highly anticipated God of War II and the Wii version of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07.
Desert Island Games: Bugbear Entertainment’s Jussi Laakkonen
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, March 12, 2007
For this week’s Desert Island Games, a column that looks at the top five games of some of our favorite industry personalities, we speak to Jussi Laakkonen, Business Development Director with independent Finnish studio Bugbear Entertainment.
Junction Point Vivendi signing “untrue”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Warren Spector has scotched reports that Vivendi has signed one of several secret Junction Point games, saying he’s “unclear” why the story emerged and to expect a “big announcement sometime soon.”
Valve questions Microsoft’s commitment to PC gaming
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Half-Life 2 developer Valve has questioned Microsoft’s Games for Windows retail push, with marketing manager Doug Lombardi stating, “If it’s to promote sales of Vista, that’s really not good for the industry.”
Sony to launch PlayStation Home in October
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Sony has announced plans to launch its ambitious PlayStation Home online service – announced at GDC last week – this October.
PS3 scores second No.1 in Japanese charts
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Koei’s Gundam Musou has taken the top position in the latest Japanese charts, selling over 170,000 copies and giving the PlayStation 3 its second number one since the system launched last November.
Epic dismisses talk of Gears sequel
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Epic Games has denied claims that a sequel to multi-million selling Xbox 360 title Gears of War was quietly announced at last week’s Game Developers Conference.
GDC: Hecker retracts “Wii is sh*t” comments
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Chris Hecker has apologised for a speech made at GDC during which he called the Wii “a piece of sh*t” and accused Nintendo of failing to recognise games as an art form.
Rebellion acquires Awesome Developments
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Rebellion has acquired Ignition’s Banbury-based development studio Awesome Developments.
The Most Rotten Game Movies Ever Made
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Surprisingly, Blood Rayne’s not the worst of the bunch.
Assassin’s Creed to be Novelized
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Assassin’s Creed (PS3)Even though it is set before the invention of the printing press, Ubisoft’s killer game is hitting the books.
GDC 2007: Sing Star Demo
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 12, 2007
The complete GDC 2007 Demo.
GDC 2007: LittleBigPlanet Demo
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 12, 2007
LittleBigPlanet (PS3)The entire raucus GDC multiplayer demonstration.
Army of Two Training Video
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Army of Two (PS3)Sit in on an intense Army of Two training session.
GDC 2007: PS3 Home Demo
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Home (PS3)The complete Sony keynote walkthrough.
Official European PlayStation 3 FAQ
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Your questions answered ahead of next week’s Euro PS3 launch.
Blog: SingStar Remixed
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 12, 2007
SingStar (PS3)Bringing the distinctive SingStar interface into the next generation.
U.S. Release Date Revision (03.12.07)
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Dates, dates, and more dates! Your guide to the PS3 retail calendar.
If I Were a Pokémon, I’d Most Certainly be …
Nintendo DS :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Torchic, of course!
Video Game Developers Honor Nintendo with Awards
Nintendo News :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Honors handed out at Game Developer’s Conference
Tecmo Bowl & Sonic Spinball Smash Their Way to Wii’s Virtual Console
Nintendo News :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Double Dungeons rounds out trio of titles
Wii Drive by Night in Need for Speed Carbon
Nintendo Wii :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Wii Drive by Night in Need for Speed Carbon
Son of a Kong Swings Along With Three Other Titles for Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console
Nintendo Wii :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Donkey Kong Jr. joins Genesis, TG16 classics
Duke Nukem Helps Diagnose Depression
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 12, 2007
But that doesn’t compensate for the depression that the delay of Duke Nukem Forever has caused to gamers around the world.
Army of Two HD Gameplay Trailer Teamwork
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Army of Two challenges you to fight along side your teammate on missions developing and using the combined skills necessary to become the deadliest TWO man military outfit.
UEFA Champions League 20062007 Gameplay Trailer
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 12, 2007
The latest gameplay footage of UEFA Champions League 20062007 set to music.
New Frontlines Fuel of War Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 12, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Frontlines Fuel of War, an openended first person shooter set in the next gen war.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on XBLA
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Everyones favorite totally tubular turtles bring their radical ninja skills to Xbox LIVE Arcade this week!
Halo Wars New UNSC Vehicle Revealed
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Ensemble Studio has released a new concept art piece from Halo Wars, revealing a new vehicle the UNSC Sparrowhawk.
Xeno Top Gear Mod Announced
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 12, 2007
With the Xeno Top Gear you can save all your Xbox 360 game saves and media files onto your PC. The mod also lets you flash the DVD firmware of the Xbox 360.
Hitman Movie Casting Scoop
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 12, 2007
During an interview for his new film AngelA, Luc Besson revealed other actor that will costar in the bigscreen version of Hitman.
CGS Announces First Qualifier of 2007
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 12, 2007
With details for the full 2007 program to be announced in the coming weeks, CGS is the most highly anticipated competitive gaming initiative in history.
Xbox Users Group: Halo 3 Mania
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, March 12, 2007
XUG dishes all there is to know about the most anticipated Xbox 360 game there is: Halo 3.
Unorthodox Hilarity: A Study in Raving Rabbids
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, March 12, 2007
We examine the mini-game shenanigans of evil bunnies in this hysterical new title from Ubi’s Rayman franchise.
SICKmods PulseVU for Xbox and Xbox360
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, March 12, 2007
SICKmods released a new chip for Xbox and Xbox360 case modders: [QUOTE] The PulseVU, previously available for the Wii, is now available in Xbox & Xbox360 versions with even more features. This device pulses any LEDs you connect to it with the beat of the music coming from your Xbox. In v1.6 Xboxes and in the Xbox360, it also has the ability to fade your LEDs when the system is off. It can easily be turned off without adding a switch and can cycle through its 10 different modes at anytime. [/QUOTE] Official Site: pulsevu.sickmods.net (http://pulsevu.sickmods.net/ )
Mojo Energy Mints from Sweet Stuff Innovative Products
A True Review :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Energy – we always need it though we do not always seem to have enough of it. That is why the energy drink market is as lucrative as it is. Of course, energy drinks are not the only way to get a quick boost of energy. There is always the original liquid energy remedy – coffee. Then there is a new wave of energy products that promise to deliver the same boost of energy as energy drinks but in a more convenient form. Mojo Energy Mints from Sweet Stuff Innovative Products is one of these products. Imagine getting the same energy boost from a can of energy drink or a cup of coffee from just one chewable mint. That is the exact the idea behind Mojo Energy Mints. This sounds well enough but do they really do the job? Read on and find out.
VC Release List
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 12, 2007
This weeks Virtual Console lineup lacks Nintendo, and really any note worthy games, but may still be worth a look. Tecmo Bowl, Sonic Spinball and Double Dungeon round out the list. Fortunately there is a ton of content already on the VC that you’ve likely not gotten around to playing, so a few slow […]
Nintendo Q2 Release List
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Some quality titles will be hitting the Wii and DS this spring/summer. Titles such as Super Paper Mario and Mario Party 8 will likely be the dominating sales from the Big N itself, and Pokemon on DS will certainly sell a few copies. While the complete list is by no means overwhelming, it’s far from […]
Project O Announced
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 12, 2007
In the latest issue of Famitsu, a new game split between three major developers was announced, codenamed ‘Project O’. Cing, Marvelous Interactive, and Townfactory are the three development studios collaborating on the project, and carry some heavy hitting titles for Nintendo’s console. Games such as Harvest Moon, Trace Memory and Hotel Dusk are some of […]
No PSP Redesign
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Sony has shot down growing rumors about the redesign of the current PSP model. A lot of companies are beginning to take this approach, but the features Sony really needs to address the company doesn’t see as an issue. Consumers are wanting a smaller version of the device, but this would involve shrinking the screen […]
GDC Coverage – Miyamoto’s Keynote Speech
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 12, 2007
The highly anticipated Miyamoto keynote has come and gone, confirming earlier reports that Nintendo had to remain quite tight-lipped during their crucial stock trade with the Japanese government. That’s not to say a few interesting tid-bits slipped their way into the discussion. Miyamoto discussed an upcoming channel which allows users to globally compare Mii’s […]
GDC Coverage – Little Big Planet
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 12, 2007
    Sony’s Phill Harrison had one more thing up his sleeve at his keynote speech. New game Little Big Planet is all about co-operative play, in a simply styled, but incredibly beautiful looking game. It’s basically a physics based game as your characters grab and push objects, get flung wildly into the air and all […]
GDC Coverage – Playstation Home
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 12, 2007
  One of the best things about big gaming conventions is that we get tons of new media. Yesterday during Phill Harrisons keynote speech for Sony, we finally got to see their answer to Xbox Live and Wii Connect 24. It looks spectacular and reminds me a little bit of an MMO than a console […]
4 New MotoGP 07 Xbox 360 Screenshots
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 12, 2007
We have got our hands on 4 Xbox 360 screenshots from THQ’s upcoming MotoGP 07. Looking at the screenshots everything looks very smooth. To bad we have to wait until Autumn for the game to come out. It will be out for both PC and Xbox 360. Check out all of […]
Logitech Z-10 Interactive Speaker System Review
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 12, 2007
Our Sister-site ThinkComputers got a change to take a look at the Logitech Z-10 Interactive Speaker system in their latest review! Looks like a great speaker system for gaming or just listening to music. From the review, “When looking for a desktop speaker system there are a ton of choices, you can go […]
GDC Coverage – The Evolution of RPG Development Panel
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 12, 2007
  GDC is now under way, and with it should bring many exciting panel discussions and keynote speaches. Joystiq already has a few things covered and is live blogging from the first main panel featuring big names Ray Muzyka (Bioware, Mass Effect), Hironobu Sakaguchi (Mistwalker, Blue Dragon), and Peter Molyneux (Lionhead, Fable 2).   Keighley: It must […]
Xeno Top Gear High-Res Pictures
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, March 11, 2007
Here are some high-res pictures we received of the Xeno Top Gear – an addon that allows you to flash your Xbox360 ODD-Drive without re-opening your console again and HDD-transfer tool – more info here (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZFklAlpVXtIXRKGo.php ) if you missed the original announcement. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/A4xs.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/A2xs.jpg ) More Pictures: 03 (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/A1xs.jpg ) | 04 (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/A3xs.jpg ) | 05 (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/A5xs.jpg ) Official Site: www.xenotopgear.com (http://www.xenotopgear.com/ ) Pre-Order ($45): Divineo.com (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=dd-36-topg ) | Divineo.cn (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=360-xtg )
Videos: Take a Peek Inside of the Xbox Headquarters
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, March 11, 2007
From 360style.net (http://www.360style.net/news123.html ): [QUOTE] Check out these videos I took inside of the Microsoft Xbox Headquarters in Washington during the Crackdown Community Day. left: Xbox PR Office Panorama | right: Xbox Awards and Memorabila Display[/QUOTE] More Videos on 360style.net (http://www.360style.net/news123.html )
Epic boss Apologizes over Custom GoW Munny Threats
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, March 11, 2007
The guys over at gamespy.com (http://planetgearsofwar.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=115488 ) got a reply from Epic boss Mark Rein about the ‘Cease and Desist letter Epic sent over a Custom Gears of War Munny (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZFFlyVVFwONbVYKy.php )’: [QUOTE] Ugh. Our lawyers are trying to do their job and protect our trademarks but I guess they didn’t realize this wasn’t a commercial project and they fired off a standard form letter. It is unfortunate when this happens but the problem with trademarks is you HAVE to protect them and Emilio’s work looks so amazingly professional, right down to a cool package!, that they probably failed to notice this was a one-off gift for non-commercial use. What we need to do is come up with some sort of permission letter for things like these so that we’re properly protecting our future commercial rights but not stopping people from doing cool fan art like this. On behalf of Epic I apologize to Emilio and anyone who was offended by this. [/QUOTE] News-Source: gamespy.com (http://planetgearsofwar.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=115488 )
Blogged Out: ‘Advice From Two Nations’
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
In veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol’s latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, which covers the world of developer blogging, we learn what it’s like in the games industry from Radical Entertainment’s Ian Christy, and ask whether Japan might be read for the ‘Hollywood’ development model.
Saling The World: Will Wright vs. Giant Robots
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
Gamasutra’s weekly column, “Saling The World”, covers the top five sellers for every available platform across the globe, this weeks featuring impressive starts for new releases like The Sims 2: Seasons and Gundam Musou, while Monster Hunter Portable 2nd continues to rule over Japan.
Playing Catch Up: Skyfox’s Ray Tobey
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
Today’s Playing Catch-Up, a weekly column that dares to speak to notable video game industry figures about their celebrated pasts and promising futures, speaks to Ray Tobey, designer of 1984 Apple II action flight sim Skyfox.
Critical Reception: Sega’s Sonic and the Secret Rings
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Sega’s Sonic and the Secret Rings, a Wii-exclusive title that some critics are calling “the best Sonic game in recent years.”
Media Consumption: Red Storm’s Christian Allen (GRAW 2)
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
For this week’s Media Consumption, Christian Allen, creative director at Red Storm (Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 multiplayer elements), gives us the full run-down of his media diet – from Danzig to Aurelius to Dead Rising to Mansquito.
Desert Island Games: Gearbox Software’s Randy Pitchford
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
For this week’s Desert Island Games, a column that looks at the top five games of some of our favorite industry personalities, we speak to Randy Pitchford, co-founder, president and CEO of Texas-based developer Gearbox Software.
Release This: Major League Gundam
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
Gamasutra’s regular round-up of worldwide video game releases, “Release This!”, takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, with SSX Blur and Major League Baseball 2K7 taking on American retailers as Gundam Musou stomps through Japan.
IGN AU Thread of the Fortnight
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
Speak up, be heard and win something-or-other!
Outreach Inbox: March 9, 2007
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
More questions, more answers, more hilarity and more Wii-ness. Get all the details inside.
GDC 2007: ECA Goes Back to School
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
Hal Halpin details the new college discount for his gaming non-profit.
GDC 2007: gOing with the flOw
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
flOw (PS3)thatgamecompany discusses their runaway downloadable hit.
Ashley Massaro Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
WWE Diva talks Playboy, broken bones, and Wrestlemania.
Blog Topic of the Week
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
Home (PS3)Will you be going Home?
IGN Weekly: GDC 2007 Episode
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
The editors weigh in on all the major titles and events.
Activision Announces Winners Of Art Creation Contest
Nintendo DS :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
For Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam For Nintendo DS
Viral Marketing Leads to Mock Gunfight
Xbox-Scene :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
From canada.com (http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=a559a812-7718-49df-a922-3e87d63e601e ): [QUOTE] Several Ottawa high school students have been suspended for re-enacting an Xbox commercial that involves a mock gun fight — the latest in a series of attempts around the world to mimic the segment that, according to media analysts, amounts to free “viral advertising” for Microsoft Corp. The latest incident took place on Tuesday in the cafeteria at South Carleton High School when a crowd of students shot finger guns at one another and feigned death by either falling or slumping to the ground. “If you really want to get something rolling, what better way is there than telling young (people) they can’t do it or see it,” said David Spencer, an analyst at the University of Western Ontario. “If the establishment likes it, it has to be bad. If the establishment thinks it’s bad, it has to be good. “What’s interesting about the whole story is who released it? Did the advertising agency do it … did Microsoft do it?” Following the Ottawa incident, six students were given one-day suspensions, according to some participants. But some students who were suspended say they did nothing wrong. Alex Dorward, 17, said he participated in Tuesday’s flash mob because he just “wanted to have some fun.” “Our school spirit is terrible. No one does anything as a group, no one supports any teams,” he said. “As far as we know, a flash mob is not breaking any school rules. People can point fingers and people can fall backwards.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: canada.com (http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=a559a812-7718-49df-a922-3e87d63e601e ) Video of the South Carleton High School ‘Flash Mob’: video.canada.com (http://video.canada.com/VideoContent.aspx?16489&vc=1&popup=1 )
id Software CEO: piracy pushed us multiplatform
Xbox-Scene :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
From joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/09/id-software-ceo-piracy-pushed-us-multiplatform/ ): [QUOTE] At an early session Friday, id Software CEO Todd Hollenshead gave a lecture on the problems of piracy on the internet. During his speech, Hollenshead revealed that, although they are still primarily a PC developer, id Software had begun to look at console game releases as a way to financially combat piracy. “Piracy has pushed id as being multiplatform,” Hollenshead said, noting that the current project Enemy Territory: Quake Wars is being scheduled for release on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Hollenshead’s rationale is that console piracy is, by a large factor, minimal relative to the rampant PC piracy. [/QUOTE] Full Story: joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/09/id-software-ceo-piracy-pushed-us-multiplatform/ )
GDC 07: 4 games created by 4 teams in in 4 days using XNA GSE
Xbox-Scene :: Saturday, March 10, 2007
From the press release: [QUOTE] On Monday March 5 at the start of the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, four community game developer teams from four different countries each set out to create an original game using XNA Game Studio Express in just four days. Today, the XNA Game Studio Express Challenge teams, together with Microsoft, unveiled their completed games to the public at the Game Developers Conference in celebration of the launch of the “Dream-Build-Play” global game design contest. The “Dream-Build-Play” contest offers aspiring game developers the opportunity to showcase their game design ideas and talent to the world, as well as the chance to have the top game published on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Each XNA Game Studio Express Challenge team worked from Monday March 5 to Thursday March 8 at Windows Vista stations in the XNA Lobby Bar at the Game Developers Conference to bring their game to life. The four games include: * “DungeonQuest,” a 3D action RPG from independent game developers Benjamin Nitschke and Christoph Rienaecker from exDream in Germany. Benjamin and Christoph managed to include two player co-op multiplayer in this expansive dungeon crawler. * “Simian Escape,” from independent game developers Jonathon Stevens and Patrick Glanville from the United States, is a 2D run-and-jump game in a prehistoric setting built with the help of Torque X. * “Damage Control” is a game created by hobbyist game developer Josh Butterworth from the United Kingdom with the remote assistance of Maher “m0dus” Al-Samkari and the NeoGAF community. Perimeter is a four player multiplayer siege game where you must defend your base from wave after wave of invading aliens. * “AbduX,” from graduate student game developer Andre Furtado from Brazil, is a zany action game that turns the tables on the classic humanity vs. aliens formula. This time, the player assumes the role of an alien and pilots a flying saucer through the countryside to abduct unsuspecting earthlings while trying to avoid detection. What’s impressive about AbduX is how it incorporates voice recognition commands to control functions of the spacecraft. Anyone with XNA Game Studio Express can play the games on a Windows PC. You can design your own game by downloading XNA Game Studio Express for free at msdn.xna.com. [/QUOTE] Download games: http://creators.xna.com/ (http://creators.xna.com/ ) Download Screenshots: here (http://assets.xbox.com/en-us/gdc2007/screenshots/XNAChallenge.zip )
Xbox360 Linux-PPC Kernel 2.6.20 Diff-Patches – Linux Loader Coming Soon
Xbox-Scene :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 22:39:33 -0500
Felix Domke (tmbinc), known from the GameCube homebrew scene and the ‘Console Hacking 2006 (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-749497642180741726 )’ & ‘Xbox and Xbox 360 Hacking (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-749497642180741726&hl=en )’ presentations at 23/22C3 posted diff-style kernel patches on ozlabs’ linuxppc-dev mailinglist (http://ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2007-March/032706.html ) to add Xbox360 hardware support to the linux v2.6.20 kernel. He also talks about a ‘linux loader’ that will be released soon that will allow to (easily) exploit the Hypervisor Vulnerability (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZkykVkkFmojzapEq.php ) (so I guess that means it’ll only work on Xbox360 kernel 4532 or 4548, not with the new 4552) … so we might soon be able to boot linux on a retail 360 :-) [QUOTE] This series of patches add support for the Xbox 360 gaming console.
Note that these patches were written by different people, who want to remain anonymous. These drivers were written without hardware documentation being available.
There are probably more than some rough edges. Please comment and/or provide patches.
To actually run this, you need a special loader which exploits the recently announced vulnerability. This loader was developed separately and should be available soon. [/QUOTE]
News-Source: ozlabs.org (http://ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2007-March/032706.html ) (via qj.net (http://www.qj.net/Xbox360-Linux-Loader-already-in-the-works-/pg/49/aid/85474 )) Donwload diff-patches: 01 (http://ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2007-March/032705.html ) | 02 (http://ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2007-March/032704.html ) | 03 (http://ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2007-March/032701.html ) | 04 (http://ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2007-March/032703.html ) | 05 (http://ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2007-March/032702.html ) | 06 (http://ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2007-March/032707.html ) | 07 (http://ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2007-March/032708.html )
GDC07: 360 BC Work Slowing
Xbox-Scene :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:42:45 -0500
From kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/gdc07/gdc07-360-bc-work-slowing-242776.php ): [QUOTE] It may have been lost in the news yesterday, but right after the Microsoft Blogger Breakfast I cornered Chris Satchell to ask him about the future of the Xbox 360’s backwards compatibility.
“At some point we’re going to focus less on it,” he said. “When you get to the end of this year there will be a reduced focus on backwards compatibility. There are so many 360 games out there. I don’t know if it’s important anymore.” [/QUOTE]
Full Story: kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/gdc07/gdc07-360-bc-work-slowing-242776.php )
Epic Threatens over Custom Gears of War Figure
Xbox-Scene :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:42:33 -0500
It shouldn’t always be Sony making stupid PR mistakes … today the award goes to Epic Games for sending a ‘cease and desist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cease_and_desist )’ letter to Emilio Lopez for creating a nice little Gears of War Munny as Christmas present for his cousin. Note that only one was made, and it has never been offered for sale or made any profit of it. All the logos etc that were used on the box were taken from the fan site pack Epic gave out. Even if they maybe have a valid legal standpoint it’s just ‘not done’ to bug your fans like this if you ask me, certainly not after hyping the game like they did with fan packs and what not.
(http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/gow/DOC01.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/gow/DOC02.jpg ) Read More: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/eightcell/emilio.html (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/eightcell/emilio.html ) News-Source: forums.somethingawful.com (http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=2366762 ) (thanks to Shadowman for the link)
Microsoft announces first XNA developed XBLA release
Xbox-Scene :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:53:59 -0500
From pro-g.co.uk (http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/05-03-2007-4926.html ): [QUOTE] The XNA Studio Express developed title Schizoid will be the first game created using the XNA tools to be released on Xbox Live Arcade.
It was announced today that it will be the first game released on Xbox Live Arcade developed using XNA Studio Express. The game is described as a co-op action game in which two players must protect each other from barrages of glowing enemies.
The game is expected to be released before the end of 2007. [/QUOTE]
Full Story: pro-g.co.uk (http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/05-03-2007-4926.html )
GDC 07: Gears of War Sweeps Developers Choice Awards
Xbox-Scene :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:20:25 -0500
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13040 ): [QUOTE] Epic Games and Microsoft Game Studios’ Xbox 360 shooter Gears of War won Best Game at the Game Developers Choice Awards, hosted by the Game Developers Conference (GDC) at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. The title also picked up awards for Visual Arts and Technology.
Clover Studios and Capcom Entertainment’s Okami and Nintendo’s Wii Sports fared well too, picking up two awards each, for Character Design and Game Design respectively, as well as one each for Innovation. The Innovation award was also shared by Bostjan Cadez, developer of Flash title Line Rider.
Other major award winners included Harmonix Music Systems and RedOctane’s Guitar Hero II for Audio, Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, which walked away with the Writing award and Titan Quest developer Iron Lore Entertainment, which picked up the award for New Studio. [/QUOTE]
Full Story: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13040 )
Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
Techgage :: Friday, March 09, 2007
When it comes to racing wheels, the choices are slim. Today we take out Logitech’s G25 for a test drive to see if it can live up to our expectations. With stainless steel and real leather, it’s off to a fast start but can it deliver where it counts… in the games?
Sony Xbox Live is Static, 2D and Can’t Match HOME
Team Xbox :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:10:36 PST
Our comments section if waiting for you to answer back Sony. Just don’t go crazy cursing.
The Darkness First High Definition Footage
Team Xbox :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:04:16 PST
You knew the developer of The Chronicles of Riddick would do something special with nextgeneration hardware.
Two Worlds Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:12:59 PST
We bring you new screenshots of Two Worlds, the Xbox Live multiplayerenabled fantasy roleplaying game.
XNA Game Studio Express Challenge
Team Xbox :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:56:06 PST
Today, the XNA Game Studio Express Challenge teams unveiled their completed games to the public at the Game Developers Conference.
New Lost Planet Multiplayer Maps Available Now
Team Xbox :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:14:50 PST
Two new maps for the multiplayer mode of Lost Planet Extreme Condition are available now for download.
Forza Motorsport 2 U.S. Production Cars Unveiled
Team Xbox :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:55:08 PST
This week, Turn 10 announce the list of American production cars! New screenshots inside.
Microsoft Research Uses Xbox 360 as Teaching Tool
Team Xbox :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 17:36:16 PST
Microsoft Research has developed an application that lest kids as young as four years of age to use the Xbox to program a robot to interact with its world, travel around among various objects the kids create, and even eat an apple…
GRAW 2 In Stores Now, New Launch Trailers in HD
Team Xbox :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:28:07 PST
We bring you two new high definition trailer of GRAW 2 to celebrate the game’s release.
Shivering Isles HD Trailer, Price Revealed
Team Xbox :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:42:11 PST
Check out the trailer for Shivering Isles, the official expansion to Oblivion for PC and Xbox 360. Also, find out what the price of this expansion will be.
Forza Motorsport 2 Auction House HD Video
Team Xbox :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:46:19 PST
Check out the CG Xbox Live Auction House video that appeared during the Forza Motorsport Showdown on SPEED.
Gears of War Leads The Winners of 7th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards
Team Xbox :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:35:12 PST
Epic Games and Microsoft Game Studios Xbox 360 shooter Gears of War was the recipient of three honors including Best Game at the 7th annual Game Developers Choice Awards.
Peter Jackson’s Halo Game to Feature Episodic Structure
Team Xbox :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:31:48 PST
Microsoft executives have revealed that the unnamed Halo game that Peter Jackson is creating in collaboration with Bungie Studios will feature an episodic structure.
Make The Best Shooter Trailer, Win an Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:52:42 PST
An online contest announced today invites users to create a customized trailer of Shooter, starring Mark Wahlberg, and rewards the creator of the best trailer with an Xbox 360.
Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 Demo
Team Xbox :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:53:14 PST
As the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 prepares for its official opening this weekend, gamers can step up to the crease right now with the Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 playable demo.
Final Fantasy XI 2007 Edition Announced
Team Xbox :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 04:34:53 PST
Square Enix Europe announced today the forthcoming release of the Final Fantasy XI 2007 Edition plus the addition of two languages.
The Orange Box Portal Screens
Team Xbox :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:01:00 PST
New screens of Valve’s physics intensive puzzle based game for you to check out.
Mercenaries 2 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:00:49 PST
Take a look at some new images of EA’s explosive openworld action in Mercenaries 2.
Sony Officially Announces Home
Team Xbox :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:34:13 PST
Sony takes a little from Nintendo Wii’s Miis, Xbox 360 Achievements and Second Life to create a “firstofitskind” 3D online user community service for the PlayStation 3.
Meet the Robinsons Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:59:51 PST
Wilbur Robinson, “Boy from the Future,” is set to traverse the timeline later this month in Disney’s Meet The Robinsons video game.
Geometry Wars Available Now for Windows Vista
Team Xbox :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:42:46 PST
Already a top seller on Xbox 360, Geometry Wars Retro Evolved is now available on a Windows Vista.
Battlestations: Midway Tips from Prima Games
Xbox 360 Games :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Experience naval combat in the Pacific theater in World War 2 from inside the cockpit of a fighter plane and on the bridge of a battleship in Battlestations: Midway. Get the edge with these tips from Prima.
Forza Motorsport 2 Muscle Cars Announced
Xbox 360 Games :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
For all you lovers of good ol’ American muscle cars, the Forza Morotsport 2 development team has announced the line up of more than 50 American production cars that will be included in Forza Motorsport 2, nearly half of which will be making their Forza debut when the game launches worldwide in May.
Treit and True: Behind the Scenes Interview: How Xbox Live Handles Griefers
Xbox 360 Games :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Ryan sits down with Ben Smith and Chris Martenson from Xbox Live to discuss how Xbox Live handles complaints and the griefers that cause them.
This Week in Xbox: March 7-13, 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.
Crackdown Tips from Prima Games
Xbox 360 Games :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Join the Crackdown on crime with these exclusive tips from Prima Games Guides. Get the edge you need to take on the street gangs with these tips.
Hollywood Goes Gaming: Matt Kirby of Quietdrive Rocks On
Xbox 360 Games :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Catch our interview with Matt Kirby of Quietdrive, January’s Xbox Artist of the Month and a featured band at the Gears of War launch party.
NBA Street Homecourt: Prima Guide
Xbox 360 Games :: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
It’s all style in NBA STREET Homecourt. Make the most outrageous moves show off your signature styles with both real pros and your own created players on custom street courts.
Battlestaions Midway: Prima Guide
Xbox 360 Games :: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Experience every aspect of total naval war in Battlestations: Midway. Fly fighter planes, drop loads of bombs, steer aircraft carriers, as you take the battle to your enemy and reign victorious.
Crackdown: Prima Guide
Xbox 360 Games :: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Take to the streets of Pacific City as you Crackdown on crime with the power of the Agency behind you.
Xbox Addict: RoboBlitz
Xbox 360 Games :: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Xbox Addict looks at the ultimate edition of the ultimate fighting title: ULTIMATE Mortal Kombat 3. The expanded version of the arcade title added new characters and features and it’s now on Xbox Live Arcade.
GRAW 2: Advanced Tactics
Xbox 360 Games :: Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Tips and tricks to get your tactics straight in the challenging and realistic Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 for Xbox 360.
Advanced Warfighter Strikes Back
Xbox 360 Games :: Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
We go hands on with Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 and break down how it has evolved from last years blockbuster.
Win Big in the 300-Crackdown Sweepstakes
Xbox 360 Games :: Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Check out the previews of the big-screen epic 300 from Warner Bros. and you could score a free copy of Crackdown. The movie, based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller is coming to theaters on March 9, but you can watch exclusive previews here on Xbox Live Marketplace.
GRAW2 72-Hour Xbox Live Weekend
Xbox 360 Games :: Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
From March 16-18, join the Ghost ranks for 72 hours of intense online action with the GRAW2 Xbox Live Weekend. Play online against the dev team, compete for fabulous prizes in the Universal Leaderboard Tournament, win prizes every hour in the Play & Win sweepstakes, and grab some exclusive gamer pics.
This Week in Xbox: February 28-March 6
Xbox 360 Games :: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.
Score the Winning Eleven Demo
Xbox 360 Games :: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
A demo of the critically acclaimed Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 is now available as a free download from Xbox Live. The single-player demo gives you a taste of the game’s incredibly authentic soccer gameplay, realistic animations, and sharp high-definition graphics when you hit the pitch in a single game exhibition.
NHL All Star Marty Turco Is a Gamer
Xbox 360 Games :: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Catch our interview with NHL All Star Marty Turco, who’s not only a huge Xbox 360 gamer, but the motion-captured goalie for 2K Sports’ last two NHL games.
Battlestations Midway: A Guide to Combat Success
Xbox 360 Games :: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
A series of tips and tricks for success in the second world war theater of the Pacific in Battlestations: Midway for Xbox 360.
Xbox Live Reaches Six Million Members
Xbox Live :: Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Microsoft is proud to announce today that more than six million gamers worldwide are connected to Xbox Live, a milestone that was reached four months ahead of schedule. Xbox Live, the premier online entertainment network, offers the best in online gaming, ubiquitous voice, video and text chatting, achievements, demos, trailers and more.
South Park in HD Exclusively on Marketplace
Xbox Live :: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Beginning March 6, fans of Comedy Central’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series South Park are going to see just how good Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman really look with the launch of the first-ever high-definition episode, “Good Times With Weapons.”
NASCAR Nextel Cup on Xbox Live
Xbox Live :: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Get these download-to-own clips of the latest races with NASCAR Race Rewind, available on Marketplace a few hours after the end of each race.
Artist of the Month: Good Charlotte
Xbox Live :: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT
The Xbox Live Artist of the Month for February is Good Charlotte, how have an exciting new album due out on March, Good Morning Revival.
Xbox 360 and Windows Vista
Xbox Live :: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT
What does the upcoming release of Windows Vista mean for gamers? Take a look at some of the new features of Vista that will revolutionize your gaming and digital entertainment lifestyle.
Two Additional Ways to Play Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta
Xbox Live :: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios are ringing in the year with a proverbial bang, as they announced today two new ways for gamers to receive an invitation to participate in the Halo® 3 multiplayer beta program.
Artist of the Month: Quietdrive
Xbox Live :: Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT
This Minnesota group has a powerful debut album, When All That’s Left Is You, is in stores now.
Splinter Cell: Video Strategy Guides
Xbox Live :: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Get the edge you need for succeed against the forces of terror in Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent. Download these video strategy guides today to guide Sam Fisher to victory.
Eragon: Video Strategy Guides
Xbox Live :: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Get the edge you need for succeed against the forces of evil in Eragon. Download these strategy guides and ride your dragon to victory.
2006 Global Xbox Live Arcade Challenge
Xbox Live :: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Play Lumines Live and Small Arms for your chance to win a Plasma TV and other great gaming prizes. Register now!
Game with Fame: Jonathan Vilma And The Burger King
Xbox Live :: Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT
New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma and royal subject the Burger King will swap practice cleats and a WHOPPER Sandwich for a low-rider to race on Xbox Live as part of the latest Xbox Live Game with Fame session.
Xbox Ambassadors Update
Xbox Live :: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Xbox Live members are ambassadors of Xbox Live community! These are community members who have been around the block and are willing to show the new guys around, and we’ve got ’em in 23 countries around the world in over 30 different languages!
Artist of the Month: Tenacious D
Xbox Live :: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT
With a new album and a feature film in theaters, both titled Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny, the greatest rock and roll band in the world is one step closer to total world domination.
Texas Hold ’em Updates
Xbox Live :: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT
We’ve listened to our community and as a result, a host of features and improvements have been added to Texas Hold ’em to speed up play, eliminate cheating, and ensure proper competition.
Get movies, TV shows on Xbox 360 now
Xbox Live :: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Through Xbox Live Market, you can now download and watch TV shows and movies from several major studios.
The Novice’s Guide to Setting Up Your Xbox 360
Xbox Hardware :: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT
From out of the box and into the games, our Novice Guide gets you set up and ready to play with your brand new next-gen console.
How To Get O.S. Software Updates For Your Xbox 360
Xbox Hardware :: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Need to update the software on your Xbox 360 but don’t have it hooked up to Xbox Live? We’re here to help.
Happy Birthday Xbox 360
Xbox Hardware :: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT
One year ago the Xbox 360 was born. Re-live the excitement of Zero Hour, read launch day memories from the Xbox community, and check out 360 reasons to love Xbox 360.
360 Reasons to Love Xbox 360
Xbox Hardware :: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT
We’re celebrating our one year anniversary, and here, gathered by TriXie herself, is more than 360 reasons to love your next-gen Xbox 360 console.
HD DVD Support for the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player
Xbox Hardware :: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Download the new Xbox 360 HD DVD Player installation/update disc.
Wireless Freedom
Xbox Hardware :: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT
We examine all the awesome wireless options available for your Xbox 360.
Xbox 360 HD DVD Player Out Now!
Xbox Hardware :: Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT
The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is the most affordable way to jump into the next generation of DVD technology. Just plug Xbox 360 HD DVD Player into Xbox 360 and enjoy the ultimate home theater experience
Get the Wireless Racing Wheel
Xbox Hardware :: Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Featuring sleek design and cutting edge technology like dual Rumble motors and powerful Force Feedback, the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel is a masterpiece of form and function.
Xbox 360 HD DVD priced
Xbox Hardware :: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT
The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is the most affordable way to jump into the next generation of DVD technology. Just plug Xbox 360 HD DVD Player into Xbox 360 and enjoy the ultimate home theater experience.
Xbox 360 To Launch In Eastern Europe This Autumn
Xbox Hardware :: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Gamers in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland will get their hands on the Xbox 360 console on November 3, 2006.
The Art of Audio
Xbox Hardware :: Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT
We hit the highlights from Major Nelson’s audio-centric interview with Senior Audio Specialist Scott Selfon.
Why HD-DVD?
Xbox Hardware :: Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT
The promise of HD-DVD is rapidly approaching reality on Xbox 360 as it nears its fall release. We take a look at the highlights from Major Nelson expansive HD-DVD interview.
Xbox 360 Flourishes
Xbox Hardware :: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Why buy Xbox 360? Because of the online experience, the multimedia capabilities, the list of more than 300 games that you can play on it, and of course, because it’s cool.
Lost Planet Multiplayer Map Pack
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Expand the combat possibilities of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition with a map pack featuring two multiplayer maps for only 400 Microsoft points.
Dance Dance Downloads
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Download ten all-new songs for Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE from Xbox Live Marketplace and expand your music library today.
Blades of Glory Gamer Pictures
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Preview the Blades of Glory gamer pictures available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
Blades of Glory Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Preview Blades of Glory themes available on Xbox live Marketplace.
Crackdown Gamer Pictures
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Preview the Crackdown gamer pictures available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
Crackdown Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Preview the Crackdown themese available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
DDR Universe Gamer Pictures
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Preview the DDR Universe gamer pictures available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
DDR Universe Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Preview DDR Universe themes available on Xbox live Marketplace.
One Tree Hill: Season 4
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Nathan Scott, a beautiful and popular athlete, is the absolute star of the Ravens, his high school basketball team, just as once was his proud dad, ambitious businessman Dan Scott, who pushes him harder then even the coach approves of.
Shooter Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Preview Shooter themes available on Xbox live Marketplace.
Borat Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Preview Borat themes available on Xbox live Marketplace.
Borat Gamer Pics in Marketplace
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Preview Gamer Pics for Borat, in Xbox Live Marketplace today!
GRAW 2 Multiplayer Demo Released
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
The multiplayer demo for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, the follow-up to the massively popular, smash-hit squad-based action shooter, is now available for free download exclusively on Xbox Live Marketplace.
Crackdown: Free Agent Downloads
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Of course you got your hands on Crackdown, but Real Time Worlds has already made four extra Agents available in Xbox Live Marketplace as a free download for all Gold members.
Shooter Gamer Pictures
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Preview our free shooter Gamer Pics in Xbox Live Marketplace today!
Take 2 could face takeover following shareholder action
GamesIndustry.biz :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:56:00 GMT
Publisher Take 2 Interactive may undergo vast changes in the wake of its annual general meeting – including, potentially, a sale of the company or of some of its business units.
GDC: Aquaria wins Indie Games Festival grand prize
GamesIndustry.biz :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:11:00 GMT
Gothic 3 sells half a million
GamesIndustry.biz :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:02:00 GMT
Three new titles hit Wii Virtual Console
GamesIndustry.biz :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:52:00 GMT
GDC: Gears of War tops GDC Awards list
GamesIndustry.biz :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:52:00 GMT
One Life Left tops iTunes rankings
GamesIndustry.biz :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:50:00 GMT
GDC: “It’s all about software now,” says Harrison
GamesIndustry.biz :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:05:00 GMT
Sony Worldwide Studios boss Phil Harrison has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the company is set to focus on software now that the “challenges” of recent months are in the past.
ESA sends out invitations for E3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 01:58:00 GMT
The Entertainment Software Association has begun sending out ‘save the date’ invitations for this year’s E3, which will take place between July 11 – 13.
GDC: Miyamoto discusses the “Nintendo Vision”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:53:00 GMT
Nintendo creative boss Shigeru Miyamoto took to the stage at GDC today to discuss the three key elements that make up the company’s – and his own – creative vision.
GDC: Miyamoto confirms Mario Galaxy for 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 22:57:00 GMT
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed in his GDC keynote that the next Super Mario title, Super Mario Galaxy, will be appearing on the Wii before the end of 2007.
GDC: Vicon launches affordable motion capture rig
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:49:00 GMT
ELSPA welcomes Blair’s backing for UK industry
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:18:00 GMT
Nintendo reveals Wii’s first Wi-Fi title
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:34:00 GMT
GDC: CacheLogic launches new CDN solution
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:05:00 GMT
GDC: Avatar goes to Mars with CryEngine
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:21:00 GMT
GDC: Activision signs with Macrovision for digital distro
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:26:00 GMT
GDC: Media Molecule talks LittleBigPlanet
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:53:00 GMT
GDC: “The Wii is a piece of sh*t,” says Hecker
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:49:00 GMT
Chris Hecker, the founder of developer Definition 6, has launched an attack on the Wii at the Game Developers Conference, accusing Nintendo of failing to recognise games as an art form.
GDC: Harrison brings PlayStation Home
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:33:00 GMT
Sony’s worldwide studios president Phil Harrison has taken the stage at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco to unveil PlayStation Home – a new online service for the PS3.
GDC: Harmonix signs with Electronic Arts
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:56:00 GMT
Saling The World: Advancement of War
Gamasutra Columns :: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 06:41:00 -0500
Critical Reception: Sony’s MotorStorm
Gamasutra Columns :: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 02:12:00 -0500
Release This: Def Jam, GRAW 2, MotorStorm
Gamasutra Columns :: Mon, 5 Mar 2007 05:21:00 -0500
Def Jam: Icon Vs. Young Jeezy
IGN Playstation 3 :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:43:00 PST
The Atlanta rapper discusses his role in the latest installment of the franchise.
MotorStorm UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 06:43:00 PST
MotorStorm (PS3)
Evolution’s ballsy off-roader leads the PS3 launch-day race, but has it been worth the wait?
GDC 2007: Blogging for Sony’s Affection
IGN Playstation 3 :: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:08:00 PST
Won’t you please take me Home?
GDC 2007: Harrison’s Home
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 23:10:00 PST
Home (PS3)
Find out what’s free and how you can make your own unique skyline.
GDC 2007: Warhawk Beta?
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:25:00 PST
Warhawk (PS3)
Sony considering opening servers to the public.
GDC 2007: LocoRoco Headed for PS3?
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:15:00 PST
LocoRoco PS3 (PS3)
Strong allusions are everywhere.
GDC 2007: PS3 Not Enough for GTA IV
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:02:00 PST
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)
Phil Harrison offers one reason why new GTA isn’t a PS3 exclusive.
GDC 2007: Sound Guys Sound Off
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:29:00 PST
Next generation platforms changing the game-audio landscape.
GDC 2007: Heavenly Sword Update
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:27:00 PST
Heavenly Sword (PS3)
We get a short, in-game look at the battlefield skirmish. And yes, it’s cool.
Elder Scrolls PS3 Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:41:00 PST
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PS3)
The official teaser straight from Bethesda.
NBA Street Homecourt Guide
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:45:00 PST
Hit the streets with our guide by your side.
GDC 2007: Mercenaries 2 Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:17:00 PST
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PS3)
Set the world afire with these new screens.
GDC 2007: Warren Spector on Game Narratives
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:55:00 PST
How will video game storytelling enter the next generation?
GDC 2007: Monster Madness Update
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:30:00 PST
Monster Madness (PS3)
The UE3 based cooperative monster slayer is nearly finished.
GDC 2007: Midway’s Advice to Devs
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:24:00 PST
“Don’t do anything illegal.”
GDC 2007: Unreal Tournament 3 Progress Report
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:43:00 PST
Unreal Tournament 3 (PS3)
Epic Games gives a quick glimpse of UT3 on PS3.
GDC 2007: Portal “Orange Box” Demo Video
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:26:00 PST
Half-Life 2: Orange Box (PS3)
A full walkthrough from EA’s private event.
GDC 2007: Mercenaries 2 Pre-Alpha Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:00:00 PST
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PS3)
We get an updated peek at the World in Flames.
GDC 2007: Portal Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:00:00 PST
Half-Life 2: Orange Box (PS3)
I jumped through what and landed where?
Upcoming Pokémon Battle Revolution Named as First Wi-Fi Game for Wii
Nintendo News :: Mar 07, 2007
Nintendo reveals strong Q2 lineup for Wii, DS
What’s the Well-Dressed Thief Wearing this Year? The Answer’s in Wario: Master of Disguise
Nintendo News :: Mar 07, 2007
Felonious Fashion in Wario: Master of Disguise
Three New Classic Games Announced for Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Mar 05, 2007
Elevator Action, Sword of Vermilion join the fun
Wario: Master of Disguise Now Available on Nintendo DS
Nintendo News :: Mar 05, 2007
New Nintendo DS Game Makes Changing Identities…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Two Others Join Virtual Console Lineup
Nintendo News :: Feb 27, 2007
One of the best games ever hits Wii Shop Channel
Sonic’s Speed and Game Play Adds Up to Excitement on Wii
Nintendo News :: Feb 26, 2007
When you can feel the speed, Wii’s working
Want to Learn How to Make Video Games? It Takes Both Smarts and Hard Work
Nintendo News :: Feb 22, 2007
Making Games: 1% Inspiration, 99% Perspiration
Brace Yourself for Six Weeks of Amazing Games
Nintendo News :: Feb 21, 2007
Third-party games explore how much fun Wii can be
Revisit the Classic Run Through the Jungle in Donkey Kong Country on VC
Nintendo News :: Feb 19, 2007
New Adventure Island, Kage and Rage join the fun
It’s 14 Degrees Below Zero and Windy. Tennis, Anyone?
Nintendo News :: Feb 16, 2007
Wii heats up the 2007 Burton Demo Tour
Nintendo Launches Everybody Votes Channel for Wii
Nintendo News :: Feb 14, 2007
Download the free channel and vote tonight!
Luv is in the Air with These DS Games that Will Tug at Your Heartstrings. Well, Maybe.
Nintendo News :: Feb 12, 2007
St. Valentine’s special day is upon us.
Nintendo Honored for Innovation as It Rides a Wave of Commercial Success
Nintendo News :: Feb 12, 2007
Zelda: Twilight Princess hits 1 million sales…
Three NES Classics Added to Wii’s Virtual Console Lineup
Nintendo News :: Feb 12, 2007
Kirby’s Adventure, Kid Icarus ready for download!
You May Be Ready for Table Tennis and Billiards. You Are Not Ready for Cow Racing.
Nintendo News :: Feb 09, 2007
Wii Play delivers nine games in one!
Valentine’s Day and the Nintendo DS: The Perfect Match?
Nintendo DS :: Feb 08, 2007
Valentine’s Day and the Nintendo DS
The Player’s Guide You Get Today Could Save Your Mushroom Down the Road
Nintendo DS :: Feb 07, 2007
Collectible player’s guides stand the test of…
Mark Your Calendar and Bask in Animal Crossing: Wild World’s Bright Nights Festival
Nintendo DS :: Feb 05, 2007
Visit your town between Feb. 5-11 for the fun!
FINAL FANTASY VI ADVANCE – Official Site Now Live
Nintendo DS :: Jan 31, 2007
FINAL FANTASY VI ADVANCE – Official Site Now Live
Nintendo DS Tops 10 Million in the Americas; Nearly 9 Sell Every Minute
Nintendo DS :: Jan 25, 2007
20 New Games in First Quarter of 2007
Nintendo’s Interactive Novel Puts Players in the Middle of a Mystery
Nintendo DS :: Jan 22, 2007
This ‘video game book’ comes to life
On the Wright Track: The Writers of Phoenix Wright’s Sequel Discuss Their New Case
Nintendo DS :: Jan 18, 2007
Bringing the drama (and comedy) back.
Check into Hotel Dusk: Room 215 at HotelDusk.com Today
Nintendo DS :: Jan 18, 2007
Check into HotelDusk.com Today!
In New Version of ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Elite Beat Agents Melt Scrooge’s Cold, Cold Heart
Nintendo DS :: Dec 28, 2006
Make the Holidays Last with these Great DS Games
Gamers Dance Off in the ‘Feel the Elite Beat’ Online Video Contest
Nintendo DS :: Dec 14, 2006
Enter now through Jan. 2!
Bravely Go Where No Gamer Has Gone Before — Kirby’s Stomach
Nintendo DS :: Dec 07, 2006
Take a gander at Kirby’s gullet.
Elite Beat Agents: Is This Rhythm/Manga Mash-Up Cool? Hey, Do Rockstars Shake Their Hips?
Nintendo DS :: Nov 27, 2006
Elite Beat Agents. Try it. You’ll love it.
Put These Great Nintendo DS Lite Titles from Nintendo at the Top of Your Holiday List
Nintendo DS :: Nov 27, 2006
Great games to go with a great system
Elite Beat Agents and Clubhouse Games Join the Touch Generations Family!
Nintendo DS :: Nov 15, 2006
Check out the updates on us.touchgenerations.com!
Star Fox Command Wi-Fi and the Dubious Art of Ganking
Nintendo DS :: Nov 10, 2006
Merry Gankmas!
Be Careful Taking the Beat for Granted, Especially When Some of Us Have No Rhythm
Nintendo DS :: Nov 09, 2006
Can the Elite Beat Agents cure Flails Disease?
Agents Are Go! Nintendo’s Elite Beat Agents Are On the Case
Nintendo DS :: Nov 06, 2006
All New Over-the-Top Touch Generations Rhythm…
Children of Mana: Pure Mana for Epic Fans
Nintendo DS :: Nov 01, 2006
Fans couldn’t be happier with the series’s debut.
These are Supereffective Times for Pokémon Fans
Nintendo DS :: Oct 30, 2006
Am I too old to collect Pokémon toys?
Crack open that Wiipedia and Read All about How Much Fun You’re Going to Have
Nintendo DS :: Oct 27, 2006
NP has all the Wii news that’s fit to print.
Take Out that Magnifying Glass & Investigate these Great Detective Games for DS
Nintendo DS :: Oct 18, 2006
Do all the legwork without actually walking
Nintendo and SmugMug Offer Artistic Online Pokémon Contest
Nintendo DS :: Oct 16, 2006
Are you a Picasso or a Pikachu?
Puppies are Cute. Dalmatian Puppies are Evil.
Nintendo DS :: Oct 13, 2006
Evilly adorable, that is.
Nintendo DS Leads Video Game Industry Growth
Nintendo DS :: Oct 13, 2006
Expanding Our Audience to Female and Older…
A Brief History of the Greatest Card Player in the World Part 1: The Early Years
Nintendo DS :: Oct 11, 2006
Clubhouse Games is way more fun than 52 Pickup!
Nintendo’s Touch Generations Portable Gaming Brand Sees Huge Growth
Nintendo DS :: Oct 11, 2006
Including a Dalmatian Puppy & 40+ Clubhouse Games
Nintendo to Re-release Zelda Masterpiece on Virtual Console
Nintendo Wii :: Feb 26, 2007
Relive the adventure of Ocarina of Time
NOA Scribe Sez of Quebec Trip: ‘It was All a Blur to Me!’
Nintendo Wii :: Feb 23, 2007
Ice, Ice Baby
Long Live GameCube! Backward Compatibility Lets You Play Your Favorite GCN Games on Wii
Nintendo Wii :: Feb 06, 2007
The lowdown on Wii’s backward compatibility
Step Up & Ride the Yoshi! Super Mario World Added to Wii’s Virtual Console Lineup
Nintendo Wii :: Feb 05, 2007
Gain Ground, VIGILANTE debut alongside Mario
Will the Colts Prevail over the Bears in the Super Bowl? Ask Madden
Nintendo Wii :: Jan 31, 2007
Rufus sims the Super Bowl to find the winner
Mario Kart 64 among Four New Titles Added to Wii’s Virtual Console Lineup
Nintendo Wii :: Jan 29, 2007
Contra III, Bonanza Bros., Comix Zone also debut
Everything Old is New Again in the Virtual Console Realm
Nintendo Wii :: Jan 26, 2007
Classic games bring on age-old debates
News at Your Fingertips: AP and Nintendo Launch Wii News Channel across Americas
Nintendo Wii :: Jan 26, 2007
Instant access, constant updates
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Joins Virtual Console Lineup
Nintendo Wii :: Jan 22, 2007
Take Link through the Light and Dark Worlds
Pick Your Nose in Public, and Be Proud.
Nintendo Wii :: Jan 19, 2007
WarioWare Rule #3: Let go of your inhibitions.
Seattle Snow Brings Thoughts of Boarding and SSX on Wii
Nintendo Wii :: Jan 18, 2007
Take to the air with SSX Blur
Safety Information for Playing Wii
Nintendo Wii :: Jan 05, 2007
Review some important safety information.
This Slug Leaves a Trail of Fun in Addition to Empty Bullet Casings
Nintendo Wii :: Dec 22, 2006
Seven great shooters come to Wii
Put Balance in Your Daily Grind with Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam and the Wii Remote
Nintendo Wii :: Dec 22, 2006
Drop ’til You Stop in Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam
My Nintendo Wii Game(s) of the Week: All Those Licensed Titles
Nintendo Wii :: Dec 19, 2006
All those licensed games for the Wii
The Game that Asks: Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
Nintendo Wii :: Dec 18, 2006
Wii Drive by Night in Need for Speed Carbon
A Little Birdie Told Me: Super Swing Golf Satisfies Your Hunger for Greens
Nintendo Wii :: Dec 18, 2006
Outrageous, realistic and tons of fun
Otaku Get Ki’d up for the Premiere of Dragon Ball Z Game on the Wii
Nintendo Wii :: Dec 11, 2006
Get Ki’d up for Wii Debut of Dragon Ball Z
Four New Classic Games Announced for Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo Wii :: Dec 11, 2006
All four available now!
Wii-Markable!
Nintendo Wii :: Dec 08, 2006
Nintendo Hardware Systems Outsell All Others
Jade Empire Special Edition (PC)
Driver Heaven :: Tuesday, March 06, 2007
When it comes to RPGs, Bioware are without equal. They have created wonders such as the Baldur’s Gate series, quite possible the best fantasy RPG ever created, as well as given tools to the community with the hugely successful Neverwinter Nights. After a brief adventure in space in the form of Knights of the Old Republic, they sought a new challenge the result of which was Jade Empire for the Xbox. While not the pinnacle of their work, it was still a great game with few flaws – one of them being its relatively repetitive gameplay. Another glaring problem, one which has been recently fixed, was the lack of a PC version. It might be worth seeing if that’s the only issue that was fixed.
Nyko Gameface 360 Review
Futurelooks :: Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Make your Xbox 360 what you want it to be. Nyko’s Gameface gives you the ability to design an Xbox 360 faceplate with your own personal touch! Add graphics, colours, even a picture of the family dog. Sounds cool? But is it really? Let’s find out!
Pertelian X2040 LCD Review
Virtual Hideout :: Tuesday, March 06, 2007
‘Do you game and like to chat, but hate how some chat programs override the game? Or perhaps you use full screen applications, and forget to check for that important email because you were concentrating on that project. Well, the solution to those issues is here with the Pertelian X2040. This little device, about the size of a large pager and has a 4×20 character LCD screen, can be set up to display incoming emails, used with various chat programs, and so much more. I know this introduction sounds more like a commercial and not a review, but to a certain extent that’s precisely what it is.”
So Blonde: Get Stranded with Newly Announced ANACONDA Adventure Game
Anaconda Games :: Friday, March 02, 2007
She is young, she is pretty and she comes from rich parents: Sunny Blonde has little to worry about in her life. Especially not today: the 17-year-old American beauty is on a luxurious Atlantic cruise with her parents…
Logitech G25 Racing Wheel Review
Techgage :: Thursday, March 01, 2007
When it comes to racing wheels, the choices are slim. Today we take out Logitech’s G25 for a test drive to see if it can live up to our expectations. With stainless steel and real leather, it’s off to a fast start but can it deliver where it counts… in the games?
Xbox360 Wireless Controller for Windows Reviewed
Metku Mods :: Thursday, March 01, 2007
“2006 was the year for manufacturers to ‘invent’ new gaming products. Now in 2007, Microsoft has released one of the most recognizable gaming oriented devices, so there’s no need to even use the word ‘gaming’ in the title. They call it simply; ‘Xbox360 Wireless Controller for Windows’. It seems that Microsoft is trusting this product so much, that there’s no need to use exaggerated adjectives in the title. To put it short, this is wireless Xbox 360 controller to be used with PC or Xbox 360.”
Thrustmaster PSP Dock Station Speakers
Hard H2O :: Thursday, March 01, 2007
Components such as Sony PSP are great for gaming when outside, but there are some other useful functions which should be explored. For example, this is a great product to be a attached to a speaker dock and build a complete multimedia system perfect for watching movies or playing music without headphones – while still portable.
Widescreen Gaming VGA Comparison
Hartware.net :: Thursday, March 01, 2007
Which cards are suited for those new 20″ to 27″ widescreen TFTs? Hartware.net has compared 13 different cards from GeForce 6800 Ultra and Radeon X1650XT up to GeForce 8800 GTS and GTX at resolutions of 1680×1050 and 1920×1200 to find out…
Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters Review (PSP)
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, March 01, 2007
Sony has been having a rough time in the gaming world of late, considering that the sales for its most recent console, the Playstation 3, have been far from enthusiastic. And unfortunately, the mobile gaming market isn’t fairing much better, given that the Playstation Portable is being drastically outsold by the Nintendo DS. However, none of this has dampened Sony’s ambition to dominate its competitors, ensuing in plenty of support for developers to create games on their platforms… but has it paid off? Well, when looking at the PSP, many will notice that the most famous triple A titles such as Killzone or Metal Gear Solid from the PS2 have been ported onto the tiny handheld, trying to capture a larger audience. The latest franchise to receive this treatment is Ratchet and Clank, resulting in their fourth adventure aptly called Size Matters.
Vista Gaming: Yay or Nay? Part 1: ATI
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, March 01, 2007
Microsoft would have you believe that the future of PC gaming lies with Windows Vista, and with the advent of DX10 gaming there is some truth in these claims. The real question however should be, “is Vista ready to become the primary gaming OS?” After noticing that (the rig killing and impressive) THQ’s Supreme Commander frame rates seemed smoother in Vista we decided to investigate. Hopefully you will find this as interesting to read as it was for us during testing, as many myths are circulating about just how “useless” Windows Vista is.
Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday 1.3 update released
Paradox Interactive :: Thursday, March 01, 2007
Paradox Interactive announced today a new update for Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday, the stand-alone expansion to critically acclaimed Hearts of Iron II.
Half-Life 2: The Orange Box and Black Box Screenshots
Valve Software :: Thursday, March 01, 2007
Once again players assume the role of Gordon Freeman, a scientist destined to save the Earth from hordes of gruesome alien attackers. Valve has created a fully realized world in Half-Life 2, with objects and characters that feature accurate physics properties, behaving with the appropriate mass, density, and physical properties of their real-life counterparts. Extremely intelligent computer AI result in enemies that plan, adapt, and respond to the player’s actions.
Supreme CommanderTM Rules iGames with Launch Events
THQ :: Thursday, March 01, 2007
150 Member Centers Across North America to Celebrate the Release of THQ’s Critically Acclaimed Futuristic Action RTS