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Serious Sam HD Arrives on PC Next Week, Xbox 360 in December (Updated)
Original at Shacknews
• Fri, Nov 20
Update: Devolver has issued forth a new trailer for Serious Sam HD (embedded below), which concludes with word that the downloadable Xbox 360 edition will hit in December. Original: Croteam's modern day revamp of Serious Sam: The First Encounter will hit PC on Tuesday, November 24, prod...
Yes, Mass: We Pray Was More Dante's Inferno Schtick [Marketing]
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Nov 20
By Michael McWhertor Mass: We Pray ties into the Heresy circle of Dante Alighieri's version of Hell—and the level of the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PSP game—but also lets Facebook users "damn" their friends and acquaintances. But that's not a very nice thing to do.
Need for Speed Shift Getting Free 'Team Racing' DLC, Five 'Legendary' Cars
Original at Shacknews
• Fri, Nov 20
Free Need for Speed Shift downloadable content is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in early December, publisher EA has revealed. Hitting Xbox 360 on December 3 and then PlayStation 3 on December 3 (Europe) / December 10 (North America), the free "Team Racing pack" will bring five new "l...
British Intelligence recruiting Xbox gamers
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Nov 20
By Richard Mitchell The Guardian reports that British Intelligence is looking for a few good men. Specifically, the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) is running ads on the Xbox 360 dashboard and within Xbox games to recruit new members. The GCHQ, which works with both MI5 and MI6 (yes, that MI6)...
Need For Speed SHIFT gets new Team Racing Mode, plus 5 cars, for free [screens, video]
Original at Gaming Bits
• Fri, Nov 20
Need for Speed SHIFT is available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP, and mobile. It will be coming soon to the iPhone. Visit the official website at www.needforspeed.com for more information on the racing game or read our review here.
Banned Xbox modders get a class-action lawsuit to call their own
Original at Engadget
• Fri, Nov 20
By Nilay Patel You had to know someone out there would try and profit off Microsoft's recent mass bannination of modded Xbox 360 consoles from Xbox Live, and although the eBay scammers arguably got there first, we're awarding the style trophy to AbingtonIP, an Oklahoma law firm that's trying to gin up a...
DigitalFoundry compares Assassin's Creed II on 360, PS3
Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Nov 19
By Justin McElroy Luckily, the team seems to be pretty happy with the PS3 version of Assassin's Creed II, following the original iteration's disappointing performance on the platform. That said, though the two consoles versions are much closer to each other this time, the site still leans towards the Xbo...
Opinion: Why Facebook, Twitter on Game Consoles Miss The PointOriginal at wired.com
• Thu, Nov 19
By Gus Mastrapa Twitter, Facebook, Last.fm for Xbox 360 Go LivePlay PSP Games Online, Through Your PlayStation 3Netflix Streaming to PlayStation 3 in NovemberRumor: Thinner, Lighter PlayStation 3 Shipping JulyFallout 3 DLC Coming to PlayStation 3
Review: Tritton AX 180 Gaming Headset
Original at samversionone (WordPress)
• Thu, Nov 19
By samversionone If you are on a budget and need a good gaming headset, I highly recommend the Tritton AX 180. Even if you aren’t on a budget, this headset is top quality. Very rugged and the build quality is top notch. And unlike similar headsets that they make for specific consoles, you can use these on almost an...
BioShock Sequel gets a Fully Loaded Collector's Edition
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• Thu, Nov 19
Ever since the release of Halo 3's "Legendary Edition," a pricey collector's edition is almost expected from every big title. From Modern Warfare 2's "Prestige Edition," to DJ Hero's "Renegade Edition," the age of over-priced extras is only beginning. BioShock 2 looks to be next in line w...
Gyromancer fuses RPG experience of Square Enix and PopCap Games' Bejeweled Twist [screens]
Original at Gaming Bits
• Wed, Nov 18
Today Square Enix released Gyromancer on both the Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 and Steam for the PC. Gyromancer is the result of a collaboration between Square Enix and PopCap Games. Square Enix brings their influences from their roleplaying games, level stats and summoning included...
Opinion: Modern Warfare 2: PC Versus 360
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Nov 18
By Mike Fahey This having been said, the PC version loses a point to the Xbox 360 as far as local multiplayer options go, with the ability to network multiple 360 consoles together via System Link. There are no LAN options for Modern Warfare 2, and of course no split-screen multiplayer either, so the cons...
Banned Xbox 360's - boon or bust?Original at hack a day
• Tue, Nov 17
By Mike Szczys If you have just the right kernel, and a copy of your CPU key, and a second unbanned Xbox 360, you may be able to reactive your machine. But how many people have those things available to them? Undoubtedly an Xbox 360’s desirability is greatly diminished if Xbox Live is removed from the equati...
Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 143 -- Modern Podfare
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Nov 16
By Richard Mitchell Yep, you guessed it, this week is about Modern Warfare 2. We throw some news in there, and even squeeze in one fan mail after the break, but the bulk is Modern Warfare 2. In the first half of the show, we break down our impressions of the game. In the second half, we tackle the controversial "No Russ...
Unbanning Xbox 360 From Live - The Facts
Original at Xbox-Scene
• Fri, Nov 13
By XanTium This method has been known for a long time (since the King Kong Exploit days) and does indeed 'work'. Basically you swap the Keyvault (or 'KV' in short, it stores stuff like console certificates, per-box private keys, DVD key, etc) inside the NAND with the KV from an unbanned console. While t...
Final Fantasy XIII North America and European launch date announced: March 9, 2010 [video]
Original at Gaming Bits
• Fri, Nov 13
Today Square Enix has made the launch date for Final Fantasy XIII official. You'll be able to get Final Fantasy XIII on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 9, 2010, for both regions in North America and Europe. This is the first dual platform, high-definition release of the Final Fantasy r...
Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Reflex Edition
Original at Eurogamer
• Fri, Nov 13
And just like the Swindon vs. Norwich match this week, it has nil-nil written all over it, with Activision hoping for the best by fielding its Treyarch reserve team. The bold intention was to release a fully-featured conversion, complete with all the levels and multiplayer features that h...
Mad Catz Modern Warfare 2 Throat Mic and Controller Review (Xbox 360) [Review]
Original at Gizmodo.com
• Thu, Nov 12
By Mark Wilson Madcatz has two new Xbox 360 peripherals out to compliment Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a controller with mappable buttons and a badass throat mic. I actually like them both. Xbox 360 Throat Communicator Clear audio out Functional, faux badass design
How To: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Game Guide [Xbox 360]
Original at GameSpot
• Tue, Nov 10
Stay frosty with our step-by-step walkthrough for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 142 -- ODSB
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Nov 9
By Richard Mitchell RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group Bonus: Behold the continuing evolution of the dropbear!Continue reading Xbox 360 Fancast 142 -- ODSB
Kotaku Originals: Dog Gone [Original]
Original at Kotaku
• Sat, Nov 7
By Owen Good Features I Clothe Gamers KFC Madden NFL Box Unboxing and Review s Super Huge Pumpkin Patch Using Trophies to Deliver Big Game Outreach Announcing The Return Of Kotaku's Game Club, For Modern Warfare 2 Console Arcade, DJ Hero, Rock Band Set for Colorado Child's Play Fundraiser
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising DLC and Patch Tomorrow
Original at DriverHeaven.net
• Wed, Nov 4
By MIG-31 Title Updates for the console editions of the acclaimed tactical shooter will arrive prior to the launch of the ‘Skirmish’ DLC pack on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and PlayStation® Network. The Title Update for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® edition of the g...
How To: Xbox 360 Self Repair Guide -- Review
Original at hubpages.com
• Sun, Nov 1
By Internet Intell Why should you learn how to repair your Xbox 360? Because by learning it you can not only save money but make some as well. Microsoft will ask you to send your...
Forza Motorsport 3 Xbox 360 Review
Original at dBTechno
• Sat, Oct 31
Forza Motorsport 3 Forza Motorsport 3 is pure heaven for fans of racing simulations, as this game truly does surpass anything ever released in the genre. We have a new king of racing simulations, and it is Forza Motorsport 3 on the Xbox 360.
Borderlands Gets Patched on Consoles
Original at Shacknews
• Thu, Oct 29
Developer Gearbox has rolled out a pair of updates for Borderlands, bringing a number of bug fixes and tweaks to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. On its official forums, the company vowed that it is "continuing work on support updates for all platforms, and will deploy fixes for eve...
FIFA 10 patch detailed and out 'soon'
Original at Console Monster
• Mon, Oct 19
By Console Monster EA has given us details of the new FIFA 10 patch which is almost ready to be released on Xbox 360 and PS3. We told you last week, about the disconnection problems and random bugs in Manager Mode that were plaguing some people. FIFA community manager Philip Wride said: 'Responding to post-laun...
Facebook, Twitter, Zune and Last.Fm on Xbox Live Hands On: Hrm, That's Interesting
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Oct 19
By matt buchanan Zune Video Marketplace Not a whole lot to write home about yet besides 1080p streams—it's a video store on Xbox, with movies for rent or purchase, TV shows, trailers—but Zune Video is here and it, um, works. You browse through the standard Xbox interface, like Netflix. We didn't get a chance...
Engadget HD Podcast 159 - 10.13.2009
Original at Engadget HD
• Tue, Oct 13
By Ben Drawbaugh Podcast musical chairs continues, as Richard returns this week Steve steps out, but never fear -- unless of course you have an intense physical reaction to discussions on 3D, Blu-ray and analyst predictions. In that case, it might be time to reach for the Xanax, or at least skip well ahead t...
'Forza Motorsport 3' Review - A Dedicated Racing Experience
Original at MTV Multiplayer
• Fri, Oct 9
By Adam Rosenberg Do you like racing games? Are you an autophile? And an Xbox 360 user? If all of these things are true, then you really have no choice: Turn 10 Studios' "Forza Motorsport 3" is must-own material. It's the most realistic racing experience available for the console, or for any console really. Th...
Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 137 -- Two Tix to Tokyo
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Oct 5
By Richard Mitchell With Richard and Xav both returning from far off lands, this episode spirals into an out-of-control frenzy of giggles and inappropriate behavior. Basically, it's the same thing you've come to love and expect. This week we hear all about the Tokyo Game Show, video game violence and who does...
Dead Space Extraction - review
Original at Gaming Bits
• Sat, Oct 3
Dead Space Extraction is a great looking and fun to play sci-fi horror shooter on the Wii. Although the campaign is fairly short in length, there are more difficulty levels, gameplay stats to master, and Challenge Modes to keep your Wii Remote blazing. Seasoned Dead Space players will appr...
Patch: Firmware Update Hits the 360
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Sep 23
By Owen Good An Xbox 360 firmware update went live overnight/early this morning. Although it lays the foundation for the 360's Facebook and Twitter capabilities, no new features are included in this download. Xbox 360 System Update Rolling Out [Major Nelson via VG247]
How To: Madden 10 Primer Guide [Wii]
Original at GameSpot
• Fri, Aug 14
Step up your game with our Madden 10 Primer Guide. Check inside for expert strategies, stats for all 32 NFL teams, and a full list of Xbox 360 Achievements and PlayStation 3 Trophies.
Podcast: Episode 112 - Fallout 3 Mothership Zeta and GI Joe The Rise of Cobra
Original at mevio.com
• Fri, Aug 14
PS3 slim rumours Xbox 360 Netflix access Microsoft respond to territory pricing Review of Fallout 3 Mothership Zeta Dissidia Final Fantasy for the PSP and a PSP console to play it on Review of GI Joe The Rise of Cobra We have Dissidia Final Fantasy for the PSP and a PSP console to play it on to g...
Opinion: Why Depression-Era Clothes Became Xbox 360 Fashions
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Aug 11
By Stephen Totilo Through Connell and Microsoft, gamers can today buy 1930s-era cuffed trousers ($1) or a pair of Steampunk metal goggles ($1) to adorn the virtual person who represents them on their Xbox 360 — and who appears on their Xbox Live friends lists.
Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 129 -- Boing Boing Ratta Tatta
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Aug 10
By Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. "Playing Dots!" by SToNe P Productions (MySpace Link)Continue reading Xbox 360 Fancast 129 -- Boing Boing Ratta Tatta originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
How to use your Mac as a wifi bridge for your Xbox 360
Original at eHow
• Mon, Aug 10
In this article you will learn how to use your Mac as a wifi bridge for your Xbox 360. You might consider doing this if your router is not in the same location as your Xbox 360. The Microsoft wifi adapter is about $90, this provides the same... Recent Article published on 8/10/2009 by ezramoore
Patch: Xbox 360 2009 Dashboard update releasing August 11th
Original at Video Games Blogger
• Wed, Jul 22
By Josh As announced at E3 2009, the update will include a number of new features such as a new Xbox Live Games On Demand service that will replace Xbox Originals and allow you to download full Xbox 360 title. And the integration of Facebook and Twitter directly into your Xbox 360 Dashboard.
How to Use Online Franchise Mode For Madden 10
Original at eHow
• Wed, Jul 22
One of the new features in Madden 10 for Xbox 360 is the online franchise mode. This new mode will revolutionize the video game industry. The following is a quick summary of how to use the online franchise mode for Madden 10. Recent Article published on 7/21/2009 by mjporto22
Patch: Xbox 360 dashboard update dated for August, detailed
Original at DigitalBattle
• Tue, Jul 21
By Gibran Nawaz The new Xbox 360 dashboard which was unveiled to select members of the press will be seeing an official launch on August 11th, as stated by Microsoft today. Included with the update comes Xbox Live Games on Demand, the game distribution service announced during this year’s E3. On Demand all...
Engadget HD Podcast 112 - 11.21.2008
Original at Engadget HD
• Fri, Nov 21
By Trent Wolbe 22:10 - Xbox Experience now available to all who signed up, Netflix HD streams too 25:05 - Microsoft exec touts HD streaming over discs, suggests Xbox 360 will outlast PS3 28:09 - Ask Engadget HD: Best gaming / movie console: Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3?
How to get Microsoft to repair your non-RROD 360 for free
Original at eHow
• Thu, May 1
In this article, you'll learn how to get Microsoft to step up and replace an out-of-warranty Xbox 360 console which is having one of the other very common problems which are not covered by the extended warranty. This includes the E74 error, which ... Recent Article published on 4/30/2008 by dr...
Patch: Microsoft release new update for Xbox 360
Original at DriverHeaven.net
• Mon, Apr 21
By MIG-31 Source: OC3D Major Nelson recently reported that Microsoft have released a new system update for the Xbox 360, which you'll obviously need Xbox LIVE to download. If you have downloaded this update then you will already know, but if you haven't then don't get your hopes up and spend any time...
How To: Your Xbox 360 Controller Officially Needs To Glow
Original at Kotaku Australia
• Wed, Mar 26
Oh, it's tacky. But it's tacky in the best way. This Xbox 360 controller mod places LEDs under the buttons, adding a bit of Vegas glamour to your otherwise dank and sweating gaming marathon. It's not a simple mod, but if you have the time, the glue and the xacto knife, the linked tutorial will wal...
Rockstar Bully Patch For Xbox 360
Original at Hq.Com
• Mon, Mar 10
By Posted by wes213 We will be releasing a title update through Xbox Live within the next week that we are confident will rectify the problem. We apologize wholeheartedly for the inconvenience that this matter has caused some owners of the game." Permalink: http://www.360-hq.com/article-2431-thread-1-0....
Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 046 -- Ferret Approved
Original at Xbox 360 Fanboy
• Tue, Dec 11
By Richard Mitchell Get the Fancast iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3). RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically.
Opinion: Call of Duty 4 shoots to the top
Original at Hq.Com
• Tue, Nov 13
By Posted by wes213 THQ's WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 claimed second place, having launched on six formats including next-generation consoles. However, PlayStation 2 owners accounted for 44 per cent of its sales, demonstrating that the console still has plenty of support.
How To: Transform Your Classic Xbox into a Killer Media Center
Original at Lifehacker
• Fri, Sep 14
By Gina Trapani Shut down your Xbox and head back to your computer. Repeat the same process with the Splinter Cell LINUX_Profile: copy it to your Memory Card (you'll have to delete the Linux Installer first, the card isn't big enough to accommodate both), then plug the card into the Xbox controller, boot u...
Patch: New Xbox 360 firmware bypasses online ban
Original at TechSpot
• Fri, Jun 1
Only a couple of weeks after Microsoft began banning modified Xbox 360 consoles from Xbox Live service for being in violation of the Terms of Use, the modding community has quickly responded with a new firmware update th...
Ben Heck teaches us how to make a 'PS360' gamepad
Original at Joystiq
• Wed, May 2
By Ross Miller Filed under: Hacks, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360. Not content with putting a PlayStation 3 Sixaxis inside an Xbox 360 gamepad and letting the world be jealous, Ben Heckendorn is showing us how to make our own PS360 controller. ...