Penny-Arcade about Doritos Game Creation Contest
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Today the world famous Penny-Arcade (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/06/25 ) released a new comic related to the Xbox 360. In this one Tycho and Gabe and make fun of new Xbox 360 Game Creation Contest sponsored by Doritos (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElkkEuEuFJiUDXnmj.php ): (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/06/25 ) click image for full view
A new look for Xbox.com
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From majornelson.com (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/06/25/a-new-look-for-xbox-com.aspx ) (FYI: MS owned blog): [QUOTE] The web team at Xbox has been busy working on a redesign for Xbox.com that has gone live today. While there are no new features in this update (it’s just a visual redesign) there are a couple of things worth mentioning: * A new look for all of the content pages. * Redesigned navigation * One click access to the My Xbox section (see the examples on Flickr) * New search function using LIVE search * A bunch of other little things to make it easier to use [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com )
Microsoft now receiving 2500 broken 360s per day in UK alone?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From 360-gamer.com (http://www.360-gamer.com/news.asp?id=1143 ): [QUOTE] According to Lee Sherman (Gamertag, Toxic Daywalker), who sent us details of his horrible experience, his Xbox 360 had been sent to Prague for repair, which has extended the repair time considerably. Lee even claims that when he asked to speak to the repair centre direct, he was told this wasn’t possible because they don’t have phones… However, using a directory enquiry service he was able to obtain the number for the repair centre, where he was shocked to learn that his console was actually in Prague, not Havant as Microsoft customer service reps had claimed. Additionally, the call to the Havant repair centre revealed some other worrying stats: “A shocking statistic we found out though is that between 1,500 to 2,500 consoles get sent to Havant by three UPS lorries per day, to then be shipped to Prague for repair,” Lee told us, going on to add, “[We] phoned up Nora the [customer service] supervisor again, who then admitted my console was in Prague and hadn’t been looked at yet – she seemed amazed that we knew!” Comments from users on the Xbox.com forum reveal similar woes, and some have also discovered their consoles are indeed in repair centres outside of the UK: “I just spoke to the customer support people because my 360 has been gone since the 8th of June,” says forum user, LordBrown in a post dated 23rd of June. “Apparently because of the backlog in Havant they’re sending 360s to repair centres outside the UK! And that because of this Microsoft are legally allowed an additional ten days to get your 360 back to you.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: 360-gamer.com (http://www.360-gamer.com/news.asp?id=1143 )
Microsoft justifies Xbox Live costs
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From gamepro.com (http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=118488 ): [QUOTE] A recent podcast has the Gamerscore crew expounding the virtues of Xbox Live, particularly by defending its $50 a year price tag. “There are bandwidth costs, there are things that go above and beyond”, said Chris Paladino of the Xbox Community Team. “I think it goes back to this unified system. We have to have voice communication, text communication, now we’re doing cross-platform. There’s Marketplace, there are demos, and all these things don’t just mystically hover around that you can pull them out of the ether.” Microsoft PR manager Michael Wolf later appended Paladino’s statements by emphasizing that, as a Live customer, “you get what you pay for” with the service’s myriad of options. And in Wolf’s estimation, the customer satisfaction numbers for Microsoft’s Live service have been “through the roof”. But, as a means of comparison, Wolf also equated it to other services one might pay for outside the realm of gaming. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamepro.com (http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=118488 ) | gamerscoreblog.com (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/06/22/551582.aspx )
Gears of War Ad Gets Silver Lion at Cannes
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Epic Games’ Gears of War “Mad World” TV-Spot received a Silver Lion (http://www.canneslionslive.com/film/win_3_4_01002.htm ) over at the Cannes Festival in the category “Best Use of Music”. The advertising agency responsible for this commercial is the McCANN WORLDGROUP from San Francisco. At was already announced earlier (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElkFlZAFkhTuGDIWJ.php ) that Blue Dragon won a Gold Lion for the Blue Dragon ‘Big Shadow’ outdoor advertising. You probably all saw the Gears of War commercial tons of times already either on TV, the cinemas or on the internet … but in case you lived on another planet or just want to see it again, here it is … Official Site: www.canneslionslive.com (http://www.canneslionslive.com/film/win_3_4_01002.htm )
Team Xtender Releases Pictures of White360 HDMI Cable and 1080p VGA box
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From Team Xtender (http://www.teamxtender.com/ ): [QUOTE] * XCM White 360 HDMI 1080 P Cable Concept PIC! This is concept picture of the XCM white 360 HDMI 1080P cable (the final design may differ from this picture). With its sleek design retractable nature, and TRUE DIGITAL OUTPUT. Team-xtender is again at the front of game accessories innovation. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/xcm-hdmi-cable/XCM_White_360_HDMI_1080P_cable.jpg ) * XCM 1090p VGA BOX launch We are proud to launch the XCM 1080p VGA box. Attached is the picture of the actual product. Constructed in top quality ABS and high quality electronics, this is a “must” have for your high definition gaming entertainment. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/xcm-hdmi-cable/XCM_1080P_VGA_BOX.jpg )[/QUOTE] Official Site: www.teamxtender.com (http://www.teamxtender.com/ )
Penny Arcade Expo ’07 Triples Amount of Game Exhibits
Penny Arcade Expo :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Headliners include Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony and Ubisoft
Wii Game-Creation Software
Nintendo :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Game-creation service launched to allow developers to sell their games via the Wii Shop Channel.
The BIGS is Now Available
2K Sports :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Along with fantastic pitching, batting, and fielding animations The BIGS features an all new turbo and power-up system that adds a unique level of strategy to baseball video games.
Steve Purcell and Telltale Celebrate Twenty Years of Sam & Max
Telltale Games :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
in’ the Highway to be reissued for the first time in over a decade
SBK-07 Superbike World Championship PS2 Review
Tweak Town :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of SBK-07: Superbike World Championship for the PS2. Whether you’re interested in arcade or simulation bike racing, SBK-07 could be just what you’re after.
Critical Reception: Codemasters’ DiRT
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to DiRT, Codemasters’ arcade-style rally racer that critics describe as “one of the finest driving-centric titles to hit the still-new 360 world.”
Nintendo announces Wii Software
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Nintendo is inviting developers large and small to produce new downloadable games to be sold through the Wii Shop Channel.
Conspiracy to publish 9 Wii exclusives in US
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Conspiracy Entertainment will publish nine Wii-exclusive titles in the US, all from developer Data Design Interactive.
Double Fusion partners with Gala-Net and NHN for in-game ads
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Double Fusion has struck a deal to supply advertising, sponsorship opportunities and in-game item sales with NHN USA and Gala-Net.
Sony Online Entertainment to publish Pirates MMO
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Sony Online Entertainment has signed Flying Lab’s MMO Pirates of the Burning Sea to its Platform Publishing label.
Nintendo set to unveil new WiiWare initiative
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Nintendo is set to reveal details of its WiiWare downloadable games initiative later today, according to Newsweek games blog Level Up.
Funcom secures $30 million funding
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
MMO developer Funcom has secured a further USD 30 million in funding.
GAME adopts GDI’s on-demand PC service
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The GAME Group is backing Game Domain International’s ambitious new PC download venture, as it uses the on-demand service to offer titles via the retailer’s website.
Burnout advert branded “irresponsible” by ASA
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Advertising Standards Authority has branded a poster for Electronic Arts title Burnout Dominator as “irresponsible” following complaints from members of the public.
Bioware, Stormfront to keynote Leadership Forum
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The International Games Developers Association is readying the first Leadership Forum, designed to focus on game production and management.
Games can be art, says Barker
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Addressing the second annual Hollywood and Games Summit, novelist and director Clive Barker has joined the debate over whether or not videogames can be considered an art form.
Turning Point Composes Itself
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PS3)Call of Duty composer signs up for Codemasters’ alternate-reality WWII shooter.
Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition Contents Revealed
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition (PS3)One of the nicest Special Editions we’ve seen in a while.
TimeShift Multiplayer Details
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
TimeShift (PS3)Customisation, play modes and implementing time control in multiplayer.
The Weapons of Madden 08
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Madden NFL 08 (PS3)Your players just got much more deadly on the gridiron.
The Darkness Review
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)With great power comes great brutality.
IGN is AFK Podcast: Controversial Games
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
What’s all the fuss about?
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars’ AI Combatants
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (PS3)id Software’s John Dean talks bots, strategies, and statistics.
The Bigs Review
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Bigs (PS3)How well does 2K Sports’ arcade baseball title swing for the fences?
The Bourne Announcement
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Bourne Conspiracy (PS3)Take control of the “malfunctioning weapon.”
The Bigs – See Bigs Run
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Bigs (PS3)2K Sports’ The Bigs gets the video gallery treatment.
Harry Potter Appears at Retail
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PS3)Fantasy fans are called to Order.
Transformers: The Game Review
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Transformers: The Game (PS3)Less than meets the eye.
Mad Tracks Gets Encore Expansion Pack
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Encore Expansion Pack doubles the challenges and extends the fun of Mad Tracks by offering nine additional nailbiting races and six actionpacked mini games.
College Hoops 2K8 Cover Athlete Announced
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
2K Sports announced today the cover athlete and official spokesman for College Hoops 2K8.
2K Sports Announces The BIGS Now Available
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
2K Sports announced today that The BIGS is now available in stores across North America.
