by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 11:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Timed with the Xbox LIVE Fall Update, Arcade Hits can be found within the Xbox LIVE Arcade section of the new Game Store, making it easier than ever to build a library of great downloadable games, and offering some of the best-selling Xbox LIVE Arcade games at permanently reduced prices.
by Redmond Carolipio on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 1:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hot spots.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 5:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After a few PC patches, SouthPeak Interactive has release a title update for the Xbox 360 edition of Artificial Studios' 4-player co-op online-enabled action game Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia, adjust controls, fixing level issues, improving framerate, tweaking weapons, and more...
by Anthony Chambers on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 12:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Barry B. Benson, a bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to sue them.
by Chris Lawton on Nov. 29, 2007 @ 3:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time you will have the freedom to define your own character, story and style based on the choices you make, the paths you choose and the style of skating you use on the proving grounds from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Washington, D.C.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 1:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced that Tempest, Battlezone and Warlords will also be hitting the Xbox Live Arcade soon, each with 12 achievements, support for up to 1080p as well as full-screen anti-aliasing and digital surround sound. Even better, Warlords and Battlezone will feature online multiplayer and support for the Xbox Live Camera, enabling players to watch live video of their opponents.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that it is releasing its classic board game Chessmaster Live on the Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360 with all-new twists.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sidhe Interactive
revealed last month that it's bringing its high-flying stunt driving, puzzle-solving action Stunt Car Racer-esque game to Xbox Live Arcade with updated graphics, improved controls and additional single- and multiplayer content, including new Challenge courses and a Deathmatch mode.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 11:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft has released the fall backwards compatibility update, adding 84 original Xbox games that you will be able to play on your X360. At the time of writing it may not yet available on Xbox Live, but you can always
download it here, and burn it to DVD. Titles of note are Burnout 2, Syberia II, Test Drive, and a ton of old NFL, NHL, MVP, NCAA, Nascar sports titles.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 4:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally announced at the X06 media briefing, scheduled for release early 2007, Codemasters has finally confirmed that the Xbox Live Arcade edition of its 90's classic lightning-fast football game Sensible World of Soccer will launch Dec. 19, 2007.
by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Get ready for classic space shooting action with the release of Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe which will be available jointly for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wed., Nov. 28 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST).
by Anthony Chambers on Nov. 25, 2007 @ 11:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FIFA 08 creates a football experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA 08 challenges you to master the skills required to play like a pro football player, allowing you on the pitch to defy the odds, perfect your skills, elevate your game and rise up to win glory for your club.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2007 @ 8:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GSC Game World announced it has been officially certified by Microsoft as an Xbox 360 developer. As part of the program, GSC Game World obtained all of the development tools and Microsoft support necessary to start developing projects for the Xbox 360.
by Reggie Carolipio on Nov. 24, 2007 @ 1:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Developed exclusively for the X360 from the ground up and for the first time ever, gamers will experience Naruto starting from the series' beginning. Re-live the hit anime and manga and experience Naruto's transformation from noisy ninja-academy dropout to respected ninja.
by Redmond Carolipio on Nov. 23, 2007 @ 6:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect delivers an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2007 @ 4:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Orange Box includes Half-Life 2, Ep. One and Ep. Two, where Dr. Gordon Freeman,armed with new weaponry and vehicles, must race through a countryside riddled with an increasingly fierce Combine threat. Also included are TF2, a class-based multiplayer addition, and physics-focused puzzle game Portal. This first demo for The Orange Box is dedicated to H-L2: Ep. Two, coming to Xbox Live tomorrow, Nov. 22, 2007.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2007 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BlackSite: Area 51 takes next-gen gaming to an all-new level integrating cutting edge technology, game design and story writing to create the ultimate entertainment experience. Midway released its second (988mb) Blacksite: Area 51 demo on Xbox Live.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 1:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rock Band allows you to perform famous rock music with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, as well as online. As previously announced, Harmonix has released downloadable song packs for The Police, Metallica and Queens of the Stone Age, as well as individual songs from Creedence Clearwater Revival, Foreigner and T-Rex.
by Steven Mills on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 7:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Viva PiƱata: Party Animals is an easy pick-up-and-play party game that provides hours of fun for players of all ages as they explore a dynamic world through an array of unique and quirky competitions.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 4:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports has released a 720mb demo for its latest installment in the College Hoops basketball franchise featuring Ohio State and UNC, while THQ has issued a 910 mb demo for Rainbow Studio off-road racing game MX vs. ATV Untamed.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 11:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Undertow you navigate the stormy seas as one of four unique, upgradeable unit types, earning points by killing enemies, completing objectives, and taking checkpoints. Undertow includes two multiplayer modes for up to 16 players, and a robust 15-level single player and co-op campaign.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 7:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NCAA March Madness 08 captures the intensity and atmosphere found in authentic college basketball arenas and your players will rise to the occasion or wilt under the pressure.
by Thomas Wilde on Nov. 18, 2007 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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F.E.A.R. Files uses combat adaptable AI to provide an intense "action movie" experience while keeping players engrossed in it’s spine-chilling storylines. Gamers will assume the roles of an elite soldier trained in combating unusual and unimaginable situations.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 3:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft has launched a new promotion: If you buy an Xbox 360 before Dec. 21, you can have a copy of Bungie's sci-fi FPS Halo 3 sent to you. To take advantage of the promo, all you need to do is sign in on Xbox/Windows Live,
register this page on your PC, enter the XBX7777 code, and submit your new console's serial number and a valid mailing address. A brand spanking new copy of Halo 3 should arrive shortly thereafter.
by Jeremy Wood on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 4:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When the game is on the line and the ball is in your hands, what will you do? Will you penetrate, drive the lane and rise above the rim for a monster dunk, or find an opening on the perimeter and sink a game-winning three? Take control of the game with a full arsenal to win the 1-on-1 match-up from every spot on the floor with NBA Live 08.