by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Xbox revealed sales data showing Christmas 2008 was the biggest sales period ever in the brand’s six-year European history, with sales of Xbox 360 almost double those of Christmas 2007. Eight million Xbox 360 consoles have been sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa up to the end of 2008.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Gamestop stores across North America have put up a notification sign for its customers that the game store chain will stop accepting trade ins
for original Xbox, its titles and peripherals as of Feb. 9, 2009. If you want cheap Xbox titles from the bargain bin, now is the time...
by Jesse Littlefield on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 12:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 2:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Merv Griffin's Crosswords combines over a thousand unique and challenging crossword puzzles with fast-paced game show action in an incredibly addictive and entertaining game for the whole family.
by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
With the New Xbox Experience, Xbox 360 fans have been able to customize their avatars with various features and attributes. Microsoft promised it would be releasing new items every 2 weeks. Making good on its promise, you can now
pimp out your avatar with two new outfits from Tomb Raider's Lara Croft, as well as new rings, caps, gloves, pants, and other gizmos.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Interesting rumor popped up, as
German Web site Xbox Dynasty claims to have received word from an "insider" that Microsoft's Xbox Originals titles will be receiving updates to add achievements. Titles such as Fable and Halo: Combat Evolved are said to be getting 500 gamerscore points sometime during winter 2009. Whether this is only for the downloadable versions or also the original titles on DVD was not disclosed.
by Jesse Littlefield on Dec. 27, 2008 @ 5:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, scheduled to be released in Japan and North America simultaneously, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Xbox LIVE Arcade has another blockbuster-packed lineup of games coming out in 2009 – so look out for titles including Lode Runner, The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai, South Park, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, and R-Type Dimensions to ring in the new year.
by Mark Melnychuk on Dec. 21, 2008 @ 1:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
The bear and bird's first ever outing available in full. Loads of rollicking fun to be had here and with the legendary Stop 'N Swop feature reinstated. You’ll never look the same again at a jigsaw.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 2:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
With the New Xbox Experience, Xbox 360 fans have been able to customize their avatars with various features and attributes. Microsoft promised it would be releasing new items every 2 weeks. Making good on its promise, you can now pimp out your avatar with formal wear to get your Avatar spiffed up for Christmas (tuxedo, gowns, hats, shirts, high heels etc...).
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 2:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Xbox 360 presents ‘Free your Avatar’, an exciting new feature that allows you to export your avatar out of Xbox Live and share with friends and family, either via e-mail or on social networking sites, in an easy one step process.
by Dustin Chadwell on Dec. 14, 2008 @ 1:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Lips is a music and singing game that includes 30 songs, 2 wireless interactive microphones (with motion sensors that allow you to dance, move or swing to score points), the ability to use and sing your own music or download songs from an online service.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 1:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Feeling the holiday spirit already? Then head on over to Xbox Live, where you can now download a free "holiday theme" to put you in the right mood, or check out the Holiday Snow Globe in the Spotlight channel (no need to download it). When you launch the snow globe, it will automatically populate with your friends' avatars. You can shake the globe with A or press X to stir in another random set of friends.
by Adam Pavlacka on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
Previews
Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.
by Mark Melnychuk on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 3:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
MotoGP is the world's premier motorcycling championship consisting of 18 Grands Prix hosted around the globe, featuring the world's top motorcycle manufacturers who provide machinery for the world's best riders.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 12:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
The New Xbox Experience will give X360 owners a completely new experience that is fun, social and simple to use -- and puts more entertainment at their fingertips than any other device connected to the TV. Since the NXE launch last month Microsoft has seen a boost in XBLA sales, with UNO taking the crown, increasing its sales 650%, people adding 33% more friends than before, and watching more movies (49% increase) and TV series (33%).
by Matt Olsen on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
On Dec. 15 2008, you will be able to download (1200 Points) and play SEGA's Sega Soccer Slam and Atari's Raze's Hell on your X360.
by Brian Dumlao on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 4:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
DDR Universe 3, featuring a soundtrack spanning from the '70s to some of today's hottest hits, offers fans a whole new experience as DJ Mode allows players to explore their inner DJ creating tracks and song lists to dance to while Quest Mode allows players to compete against bosses throughout the DDR city for a chance to become the ultimate champion.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 4:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, The Risen story unfolds over four chapters and will offer multiple ways to develop the story by his own actions and decisions. An innovative and intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 3:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Guilty Gear 2: Overture is the newest installment in the Guilty Gear franchise, deviating from the series beat'm up norm by not calling it GG X, as well as by adding RTS elements where you need resources to gather your army and destroy the enemy's base.
Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.
by Steven Mills on Dec. 7, 2008 @ 12:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through combining the use of real-time physics and environmental interaction to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.
by Brian Dumlao on Dec. 6, 2008 @ 4:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
A Kingdom for Keflings is a city-builder that puts you in the shoes of a giant who has to design and construct an intricate city for the local Keflings. Each giant starts out with a small handful of helpful Keflings who help build the kingdom from scratch.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2008 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. Capcom has released a demo on Xbox Live, but for now only available in Japan. Read more for details on how to set up a free gold acct.