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.
