Leipzig Games Convention Set to Expand
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
The GCs area is expected to expand by 28 per cent to 115,000 square metres.
Atari and Lexus Test Drive New Cars
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Atari plans to release the Lexus GS 450h hybridpowered luxury sport sedan and Lexus LS 460 premium luxury sedan on Xbox Live Marketplace for free.
Clive Barker’s Jericho Box Art
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Codemasters has revealed the final box art for the Xbox 360 version of Clive Barker’s Jericho, the phantasmagorical FPS hand crafted by the acclaimed horror writer and filmmaker.
Monster Madness Battle for Suburbia Demo Available Now
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Experience frantic cooperative game play in Monster Madness Battle for Suburbia, an Unreal Engine 3 powered topdown shooter.
4th Annual “Into the Pixel” Art Exhibition
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
The 2007 Into the Pixel Art Exhibition (ITP) is an exploration and celebration of the art of the video game, curated by interactive industry veterans and experts from the art establishment.
More Grand Theft Auto IV Details Surface
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Game Informer subscribers are already receiving the May issue of the magazine, which contains a first look at Rockstars Grand Theft Auto IV.
Halo 2 Tombstone and Desolation Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie have released new screenshots of the eagerly awaited downloadable maps for Halo 2, Desolation and Tombstone.
Blade Interactive Reveals HydroEngine
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
HydroEngine allows developers to model flowing water and other liquids, which behave exactly as you would expect in real life. Water can flow down corridors and stairs, and is entirely dynamic.
Sony Discontinues 20GB PlayStation 3
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Sony announced today it has decided to discontinue the 20 GB PlayStation 3 model due to its poor demand.
Mad Catz Renews NBA License
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Mad Catz Interactive announced today that it has renewed its license agreement with the NBA to produce a new line of customized team game controllers and other related accessories.
Attack of the NextGen Displays OLED
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Toshiba wont let its bluelaser optical disc nemesis go too far and thats why the company presented alongside Matsushita their latest OLED prototype. Take a look at how nextgeneration HDTV displays will look like.
Attack of the NextGen Displays FED
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Sony has presented a working Field Emission Display (FED) display prototype that it expects to commercialize in a couple of years.
Internet Channel on Wii Launched
Think Gaming :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Nintendo has launched the full version of the Opera browser for the Wii. They are calling it the internet channel. This full version is supposed to be improved from the trial version. New features include a manual zoom and built-in search engine functionality that is customizable. The internet channel will be free until […]
WoW Report: The Burning Crusade
Think Gaming :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
It has been a while since we have published a WoW Report. The main reason was because I was not playing the game that much. Now the expansion The Burning Crusade is out so it’s time to get back into the game! We are going to try to make this a once […]
Guitar Hero II Song Packs
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
New downloadable content for Guitar Hero II expands the library of songs even farther with the opportunity to download nine songs from the original Guitar Hero through Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Pathfinder Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Preview the themes available on Xbox Live Marketplace from the new movie Pathfinder.
Pathfinder Gamer Pictures
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Preview Gamer Pics for the movie Pathfinder, in Xbox Live Marketplace today!
First (official) look at the Xbox 360 Spring Dashboard Update
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From on10.net (http://on10.net/Blogs/tina/first-official-look-at-the-xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update/ ) (FYI: Microsoft owned blog): [QUOTE] You might have heard some buzz ;) about a little thing called the spring dashboard update (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZyEFApuyMoWMkAJc.php ) for Xbox 360! You know I had to run right over to see what we’ll be getting the week of May 7th. We show you how Windows Live integration lets you IM your gamer buddies from games, from your cellphone, or from work (poor you), and we give you an up-close look at the new Xbox 360 keypad. [/QUOTE] Stream/Download the 23min video podcast from on10.net (http://on10.net/Blogs/tina/first-official-look-at-the-xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update/ ).
Bungie working on yet more Halo?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/11/bungie-to-debut-yet-more-halo-in-2007/ ): [QUOTE] If the latest issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly is to be believed, then Bungie is preparing yet another Halo title. Before anyone can raise a disapproving finger, EGM clarifies that the game in question is neither the episodic project directed by Peter Jackson nor Halo Wars (though EGM notes Halo Wars might see release this year). Nope, this would be a completely separate title apart from Halo 3 and the aforementioned spin-offs. [/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/11/bungie-to-debut-yet-more-halo-in-2007/ ) and arrogantics.com (http://www.arrogantics.com/2007/04/10/another-halo-game-in-the-works/ )
Microsoft’s Greenberg Talks Xbox 360 Messenger Specifics
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13477 ): [QUOTE] Microsoft is also working towards its ultimate goal of connecting Xbox Live players to users of Windows Vista and Windows Mobile enabled devices through its recently announced Live Anywhere initiative. As the latest step towards achieving this goal, Microsoft this week announced plans to bring its Windows Live Messenger to the Xbox 360, as well as debut a mini-keyboard controller attachment for the Xbox 360. Gamasutra spoke with Aaron Greenberg, group product manager for Xbox Live and the Xbox 360 to tease out some specifics on the announcement. * So how will multi-platform Live messaging actually work? * Chatting with friends across different platforms is simple and seamless. Just like on your PC today, your friends list will tell you if a person is on a computer or mobile device, and once this service launches it will tell you if your friend is on their Xbox 360. Chatting with IM on your Xbox 360 will support the ability to have 6 different conversations at one time as well as do group chats with 3 different people in one conversation. So ideally you could be on your console and a friend could be at work on their PC and your girlfriend or wife could be on their cell phone all in the same conversation. You can either use the guide to manage your chats or take advantage of the chat box overlay that you can have up while you are playing a game, watching a movie or TV show. * What can you tell us about the add-on peripheral mini-keyboard controller? It looks interesting, but also looks like added weight could be a concern. * It is actually very light and fits perfectly with the controller. I was playing around with it today and you can hardly notice that it is there. It is designed in a way to still have a comfortable feel so that your gameplay should not be affected. Of course, being able to quickly snap it on and off, similar to the headset, allows our consumers flexibility if they don’t want it always connected to their controller. [/QUOTE] Full Interview: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13477 )
Faulty Guitar Hero II Controller Fix
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From allaboutthegames.net (http://www.allaboutthegames.net/feature_story.php?article_id=7714 ): [QUOTE] Red Octane confirmed today via its customer support team that unfortunately there is a batch of Guitar Hero II X Plorer controllers for the Xbox 360 with a faulty whammy bar. The problem causes whammy bar movements to either not be registered within the game, or for there to be a slight delay before you whammy bar movements are represented on screen. Red Octane has promised that unsatisfied customers can exchange their controllers at their place of purchase, or if purchased via their online store, can submit an RMA request and have the faulty controller exchanged. The problem is isolated to two specific models of the controller, the numbers of which are 95065 and 95055. However all is not as bad as it seems as we have discovered a remedy to this problem which is as simple as loosening two screws and which does not void your warranty. Carefully follow these simple instructions (http://www.allaboutthegames.net/feature_story.php?article_id=7714 ). [/QUOTE] Full Story: allaboutthegames.net (http://www.allaboutthegames.net/feature_story.php?article_id=7714 )
AACS hacked to expose Volume ID on Xbox360 HD DVD Addon
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From engadget.com (http://www.podcast.engadget.com/2007/04/10/aacs-hacked-to-expose-volume-id-windvd-patch-irrelevant/ ): [QUOTE] In parallel efforts, hackers in both the Xboxhacker and Doom9 forums have exposed the “Volume ID” for discs played on XBOX 360 HD DVD drives. Any inserted disc will play without first authenticating with AACS, even those with Volume IDs which have already been revoked by the AACS LA due to previous hacking efforts. Add the exposed processing keys and you can decrypt and backup your discs for playback on any device of your choosing. Now go ahead AACS LA, revoke the Toshiba-built XBOX 360 HD DVD player… we double-dog dare ya. [/QUOTE] Full Story: engadget.com (http://www.podcast.engadget.com/2007/04/10/aacs-hacked-to-expose-volume-id-windvd-patch-irrelevant/ ) and forum.doom9.org (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=aefa19537864b83c690082ea64ab4eeb&t=124294&page=6 )
HD-DVD Winning the European Race
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5168&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] The Sony backed Blu-ray format has been dealt a blow by the news that a number of independent European studios have decided to release films primarily on Toshiba’s HD-DVD format. Despite trailing Blu-ray sales in Northern America, a Financial Times report claims that HD-DVD appears to be winning the next generation format war in Europe, where 35 films from independent studios such as Studio Canal, Pathe and Filmax have been released on HD-DVD, opposed to just 10 released on Blu-ray. While admitting that there is a long way to go before a clear victor emerges, Rodolphe Buet, Studio Canal’s chief marketing officer, states that the marketing strategies employed by HD-DVD backers were far superior to those of Blu-ray manufacturers. [/QUOTE] Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5168&Itemid=2 )
Quake III Team Arena on XBLA?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/10/quake-iii-team-arena-on-xbla/ ): [QUOTE] The ESRB is becoming a better resource for leaking Xbox Live Arcade titles than we could have dreamed. This time, it’s an entry for Quake III: Team Arena. Granted, the Xbox 360 is not short on shooters, but Quake III is one of the best. Quake III provided some great multiplayer thrills back in tha’ day, and it would be a perfect addition to Xbox Live Arcade, especially at a budget price. Quake III is graphically more sophisticated than most XBLA titles, so it’s a safe bet that the game will utilize the new 150MB size limit. [/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/10/quake-iii-team-arena-on-xbla/ ) and esrb.org (http://www.esrb.org/ratings/search.jsp?titleOrPublisher=quake+team+arena&searchType=title&rating=&ratingsCriteria=&platforms=&platformsCriteria=&javaScript=0&searchVersion=compact&content=&searchType=title&contentCriteria=&newSearch.x=31&newSearch.y=15 )
Xbox 360 gets H.264, MPEG-4, PlaysForSure in Spring update
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From redkawa.com (http://www.redkawa.com/blog/post.php?t=892 ): [QUOTE] Microsoft just dropped a huge video bomb today with the announcement of the Spring Dashboard update to the Xbox 360. Tucked away behind all the hubbub about Instant Messaging and a Keyboard Accessory were these golden eggs: – H.264 video support: Up to 15 Mbps, Baseline, Main, and High (up to level 4.1) Profiles with 2 channel AAC LC and Main Profiles. – Added MPEG-4 Part 2 video support: Up to 8 Mbps, Simple Profile with 2 channel AAC LC and Main Profiles. Unanswered Questions: * Is Windows Media Center (2005 or Vista) is required to stream these types of videos? * Can we stream videos using Windows Media Connect (which basically means any recent Windows PC)? * Can we playback these videos off of removable storage? Our Analysis: This puts Microsoft at the head of the pack in the Apple TV vs PS3 vs Xbox 360 video battle royale. Wth the Xbox 360 you get full 1080p video support (aka H.264 Level 4.1) as well as H.264 High Profile support. The Apple TV maxes out at 720p (Level 3.1) and H.264 Main Profile support. Meanwhile the PS3 supports 1080p (Level 4.1) but only at H.264 Main Profile as well. Mini FAQ: * Are you going to update Videora Xbox 360 Converter to support these new formats? Of course! We will also add a few cool features that PS3 Video 9 users are currently enjoying. * Will the Xbox 360 play divx/xvid/avi/mkv files? No, the Xbox 360 will only support the WMV and MP4 containers. It also supports the MPG container but only via Windows Media Center * Can the Xbox 360 play xvid video streams without re-encoding? No the Xbox 360 only supports MPEG-4 Part 2 Simple Profile. Xvid videos are encoded as MPEG-4 Part 2 Advanced Simple Profile. [/QUOTE] Full Story: redkawa.com (http://www.redkawa.com/blog/post.php?t=892 ) and joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/10/xbox-360-gets-h-264-mpeg-4-playsforsure-in-spring-update/ )
Maximolan Argentina: First Report
Madbox PC :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The argentinian guys from MaximoPC invited us to their huge Lanparty (actually is more like a showroom for modders and hardware companies with overclock events). Thousands of km traveled for that and ther worth it.
Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360) review
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
“Choose a career as a kid, and 9 times in 10 the answer won’t be a fireman, doctor or even a pilot – I think most of us wanted to be in a band touring the world, well I sure as hell knew I did. Very few however ever make the grade and end up working in a dull office somewhere, so if you fall into that category, fear not, cause RedOctane is set to unleash the rock god in us all !”
Critical Reception: Nintendo’s Super Paper Mario
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Super Paper Mario, Nintendo’s hybrid action title with moments of stat management and puzzle solving, a landmark Wii release that some are calling “a must-play for any Wii owner.”
