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Original Xbox Games to Become Downloadable ?

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 5:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Official Xbox Magazine reveals the upcoming fall X360 firmware update, launching Dec. 4, will supposedly allow you to download original Xbox titles through the Marketplace. For 1200 Microsoft points, you will initially be able to get titles such as the original Halo, Burnout 3, Crimson Skies, Fable and Fahrenheit. The Films on Demand feature will allow you to "rent" a movie instead of having to buy it, giving you two weeks to initiate the movie after rental and 24 hours to complete it.

'Valkyrie of the Battlefield' (PS3) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 4:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

First revealed at the Playstation Premier 2007 press conference in Japan, SEGA is developing Valkyrie of the Battlefield. While details are still unavailable, the new action is being developed by the creators of SEGA's PS2 crime series Yakuza.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 2:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Dream Pinball' (NDS/Wii/PC) Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 2:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dream Pinball will be a cutting-edge pinball simulation, featuring six distinctive tables, making the best use of available technologies to elevate pinball simulations to the next level and to provide visuals that easily surpass previous pinball titles.

'Ultimate Board Game Collection' (PSP/PS2/Wii) - 36 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 2:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ultimate Board Game Collection contains 20 of the most recognizable and popular board and table top games played by families around the world.

'Unreal Tournament 3' (ALL) The Original Soundtrack Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 1:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sumthing Else Music Works presents Unreal Tournament 3: The Soundtrack. The 2 disc set will be released on Nov. 20th to retail outlets, featuring over 150 minutes of intense new tracks written and produced by "Need For Speed" veteran Rom Di Prisco and "Hitman" composer Jesper Kyd.

'Alone in the Dark: Near Death Investigation' (ALL) Coming to PS2/Wii - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 1:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.

Various Game Trailers #1208

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 8:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • LEGO Batman [ALL] - Teaser Trailer
  • America's Army: True Soldiers [X360] - Developer Diary #1
  • Tomb Raider Anniversary [Wii] - Puzzles Trailer #2
  • Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power [PS2] - Japanese Trailer
  • Mythos - Trailer #2
  • The Bad, The Ugly, and the Sober - Trailer #2
  • MX vs ATV Untamed [ALL] - Opencross Trailerpack
  • Godzilla Double Smash [NDS] - Trailer (4)


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Kane & Lynch: Dead Men' (PS3/X360/PC) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 6:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men — a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath — and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.

Xbox Live Going Down for Maintenance

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 6:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

On Tuesday November 13th from 0000-0200 PT Xbox.com and Xbox Live will be going down for server maintenance. This is for maintenance only, there will be no new features that will appear on Xbox.com, your dashboard or Xbox Live when we return to service. It’s not time for the dashboard update…yet.