Left 4 Dead Confirmed for Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
In case there was any doubt, Valve confirmed to TeamXbox that Left 4 Dead is also coming to Xbox 360. Find out why we are so excited about this game.
NBA Live 08 TV Spots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
These tv spots feature both EA basketball cover athletes, Gilbert Arenas for NBA Live 08, and the newly announced Kevin Durant, for NCAA March Madness 08.
2K Announces Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is the first next generation game designed by world famous game designer Sid Meier.
Rise of the Argonauts Announced
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
In Rise of the Argonauts, gamers take the role of Jason as he battles alongside a handful of other iconic mythological heroes, including Hercules, Atalanta, Achilles and others.
Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Today we bring you some exclusive screenshots of D3 Publisher’s Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords.
EA Announces Madden NFL 08 Music Soundtrack
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Electronic Arts unveiled today the music track listing for Madden NFL 08.
More Krogan Details for Mass Effect
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 29, 2007
The Mass Effect official web site has been updated to shed a bit more light on the Krogan’s background and their history in the galaxy.
Surf’s Up, Dude!
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From its surf-intensive gameplay to its gorgeous presentation, we break down Ubisoft’s Surf’s Up game based on the Disney movie.
Blue Dragon Fan Site Kit Released
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 29, 2007
A fan site kit available for the Xbox 360 game Blue Dragon can be downloaded by gamers to help make their own Blue Dragon fan site.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Preview Ultimate Fighting Championship themes available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Tom Clancy’s EndWar Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Preview the theme from Tom Clancy’s EndWar available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Lumines Live! Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Preview the gamer pictures from Lumines Live! available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Lumines Live! Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Preview the theme from Lumines Live! available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Grand Theft Auto IV
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 29, 2007
All new theme from Liberty City.
Another New Round of Content On creators.xna.com
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From the XNA Team (http://blogs.msdn.com/xna/archive/2007/06/28/another-new-round-of-content-on-creators-xna-com.aspx ) (FYI: MS owned blog): [QUOTE] We have another great round of content available for you on http://creators.xna.com for the month of June, including an all new mini game and more. Here is a full list of what’s new this month: Mini Game: * Pickture (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/minigames/archive/2007/03/01/Pickture.aspx ) The goal in Pickture is to slide the puzzle chips until the picture is complete. However, there is a twist: on the more difficult settings, the board is two sided and puzzle chips can be flipped! Tutorials: * Authoring Particle Systems Using XML and the Content Pipeline (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/tutorialscol1/archive/2007/06/28/Authoring-Particle-Systems-Using-XML-and-the-Content-Pipeline.aspx ) This tutorial teaches you how to extend the Particle 3D Sample so the particle systems are defined using XML files loaded with the Content Pipeline. * Collision Series 3: 2D Collision with Transformed Objects (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/tutorialscol1/archive/2007/05/24/Collision-Series-3_3A00_–2D-Collision-with-Transformed-Objects.aspx ) This article details how to perform per-pixel collision detection on sprites with linear transformations such as rotation or scale. Samples: * Chasing and Evading (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/developmentaspx/archive/2007/01/01/Chasing-and-Evading.aspx ) Featuring a cat, a mouse, and a tank, this sample demonstrates how to implement several simple behaviors for AI, including chasing, evading, and wandering. * Non-Realistic Rendering (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/developmentaspx/archive/2007/01/01/Non_2D00_Realistic-Rendering.aspx ) This sample shows how to implement stylized, non-photorealistic rendering techniques, such as cartoon shading, edge detection, and a pencil sketch effect. * Picking with Triangle-Accuracy (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/developmentaspx/archive/2007/01/01/Picking-with-Triangle_2D00_Accuracy.aspx ) This sample extends the Picking sample with a more accurate picking algorithm, which tests against individual triangles that make up a mesh. * Shader Series 3: Per-Pixel Lighting (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/developmentaspx/archive/2007/01/01/Shader-Series-3_3A00_–Per_2D00_Pixel-Lighting.aspx ) This sample shows how to use a pixel shader to perform per-pixel lighting with specular highlights that shift depending on the viewer’s orientation. [/QUOTE] Full Story: XNA Team Blog (http://blogs.msdn.com/xna/archive/2007/06/28/another-new-round-of-content-on-creators-xna-com.aspx ) Official Site: creators.xna.com (http://creators.xna.com/ )
Repair specialist refuses to take further Xbox 360 consoles
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26211 ): [QUOTE] UK-based repairs specialist Micromart has told GamesIndustry.biz that it has had to refuse to service Xbox 360 consoles that display three red lights, dubbed the Red Ring of Death. “We were seeing about 30 a week before we pulled the plug on the service,” said Jeff Croft of Micromart. “We saw it over a period of several months and it was just getting worse. It began towards the end of last year. Once the twelve month warranty finished then we started to see more and more machines being sent in to be looked at. Micromart acts for individual retailers who send customer’s goods to the specialist. Croft says his company pulled the service after discovering problems with the motherboard, and that that repairing the console wasn’t financially feasible. Even after working on a number of machines, the company didn’t feel comfortable with the end result. Croft said the company had written to Microsoft to inform it of the problems encountered but had received no reply. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26211 )
Few console owners using multimedia capabilities, says study
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26221 ): [QUOTE] According to the Diffusion Group, while 80 per cent of US households own game consoles capable of DVD playback, only 30 per cent were aware of that fact and only 13 per cent of gamers are using them for that purpose. The Dallas-based research firm also found that, of the households who view movies on their game consoles, 74 per cent are watching physical DVDs and only 26 per cent are going online to purchase or rent a digital movie download. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26221 )
Warner Bro’s Total HD Format Delayed To 2008
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From ign.com (http://gear.ign.com/articles/800/800477p1.html ): [QUOTE] Way back in January, shortly before CES, Warner Brothers announced it would premier a new disc technology for next-gen DVD players that would press HD-DVD material on one side and Blu-ray data on the other. The unique combo format, dubbed Total HD, was planned as a means of mitigating consumer fear in choosing one warring format over the other. The first titles on the new format were scheduled to begin appearing at retail this month. Warner Brothers has now announced that its Total HD discs will in fact not be making an appearance in 2007 at all. No details were provided as to why the delay was necessitated, though Warner is now apparently aiming for a launch in early 2008. [/QUOTE] Full Story: ign.com (http://gear.ign.com/articles/800/800477p1.html )
Blue Dragon Dated for US (28th August) and EU (24th August )
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From the US press release (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/06/28/551708.aspx ): [QUOTE] Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the highly anticipated role-playing game (RPG) “Blue Dragon” will ship to retailers throughout North America on August 28 for the estimated retail price of $59.99. Rated “T” for “Teen,” “Blue Dragon” will usher in the next generation of RPG exclusively on the Xbox 360, with a combination of realistic environments, anime-styled characters, unique battles and a deep, compelling storyline. [/QUOTE] From the EU press release (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26201 ): [QUOTE] Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the highly anticipated role-playing game (RPG) “Blue Dragon” will go on sale throughout Europe on 24th August for the estimated retail price of ?44.99. Rated 12+ “Blue Dragon” will usher in the next generation of RPG exclusively on the Xbox 360, with a combination of realistic environments, anime-styled characters, unique battles and a deep, compelling storyline. [/QUOTE]
Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer 2
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Here’s the 2nd trailer of Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox360 and PlayStation3 You can download a higher definition of the video on xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/g/grandtheftautoiv/default.htm ) or on Xbox LIVE.
Sam and Max (Season 1) Review
Gaming Heaven :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Sam and Max: Hit the Road holds a special place in every adventurer’s heart. How could it not? Created by Steve Purcell, the dynamic duo’s insane adventure across the US of A was filled with black humour, out of this world puzzle solutions and some of the best conversations this side of an asylum’s walls. Considering the success the game had it took a surprisingly long time before a sequel was announced, let alone released. After a few years of uncertainty and publisher juggling the detective dog and manic rabbit pair finally saw the light of day in the form of Episode 1 of the 6 part Season 1 story arc. The series was originally exclusive to the online service GameTap and was recently added to Steam and will soon be available in stores as well. Because of that we decided to see what Season 1 can offer as a full-priced game.
The best Pc games of the 90s
Red & Blackness :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Today we bring up the best 10 games of the 90´s. All the way from games like Fallout to Sensible world of soccer.
Lost Planet Extreme Condition PC
Gamepyre :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition for the PC is most definitely worth a look, even if you’ve already played the Xbox360 version. Capcom chose the right game to port over to DirectX10 to get the DX10 games rolling, and chose one that will hopefully keep gamers going until the next DX10 games release here in the next few months. This is leaps and bounds better than the Halo 2 port that requires Windows Vista, but doesn’t even take advantage of DX10 at all. The demo is available on Steam and many other places on the internet, but I don’t feel it really does the game justice. For the $40 price tag, this game is probably the best value for your money you’re going to get as a shooter fan. Sure, this game isn’t realistic like other shooters, but does every game now have to try to obey the exact laws of physics or reality in order to be fun?
The Euro Vision: How In2Games will Wii-ify 360 and PS3
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
This week’s edition of Gamasutra’s ‘The Euro Vision’ column sees Jon Jordan in a swinging mood as he talks to Harry Holmwood of the UK’s In2Games about out Wii-ing the Wii by bringing its forthcoming motion sensing Fusion controller to PS3 and the Xbox 360.
New GTA IV trailer released
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Rockstar has released a second trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV which can be viewed on our sister site, Eurogamer TV.
Repair specialist refuses to take further Xbox 360 consoles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
UK-based repairs specialist Micromart has told GamesIndustry.bizthat it has had to refuse to service Xbox 360 consoles that display three red lights.
Last chance to register early for Develop
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
There are just days a few days left to register early for this year’s Develop Conference & Expo and save 20 per cent off the price of all passes.
New Supreme Commander game coming in November
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
THQ has told our sister site, Eurogamer.net, that the next chapter in the Supreme Commander series is scheduled for release in November on Windows-based PCs.
Japanese charts: DS rides high once again
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
The latest software sales figures from Media Create have revealed that the DS is continuing to dominate in Japan, with more than two-thirds of the top 30 titles having been published for Nintendo’s handheld.
Japanese publishers increasing Nintendo support
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Namco Bandai, Sega of Japan and Capcom are all shifting their development support to Nintendo’s Wii and DS, according to a report on Variety Asia.
