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 )
