As a member of a black ops unit, your mission in Vampire Rain is to secretly eliminate a growing population of deadly vampires known as Nightwalkers. Your hands will sweat and your heart will pound as you use stealth, strategic thinking, and specialized weapons to face your supernatural foes. Be careful out there—because if you make one mistake, you're history.
by Geson Hatchett on July 14, 2007 @ 12:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West featuring fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combined with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players.
by Rainier on July 13, 2007 @ 12:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft has released the summer backwards compatibility update, adding 61, and 4 updated ones, original Xbox games that you will be able to play on your X360. At the time of writing it is not yet available on Xbox Live, so you need to
download it here, and burn it to DVD. Titles of note are WE 8, PGR 1/2, Outrun, Full Spectrum Warrior, DOOM 3, America's Army and plenty more...
by Judy on July 13, 2007 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Two additional games will become available this Xbox LIVE Arcade Wednesday: Bomberman Live, mixing social gaming excitement with high definition graphics, and Yie Ar Kung Fu, a classic fighting game with enhanced graphics, hand painted backgrounds and new achievements.
by Rainier on July 12, 2007 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stuntman: Ignition challenges players to drive for perfection, dropping them into the adrenaline-fueled role of a Hollywood stuntman, vying to create the most insane high-flying jumps, mind-blowing corkscrews and metal-twisting crashes ever filmed. THQ has released a 640 mb demo on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on July 12, 2007 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will let players experience Ace Combat on a massive worldwide scale as it features an in-depth multi-player online experience that includes a variety of action-packed online modes. Namco Bandai has released a demo for Ace combat 6, one mission defending Gracemeriain a F-16C Fighting Falcon.
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer is based on both the comic book series as well as Twentieth Century Fox/Marvel Entertainment's movie sequel.
by Rainier on July 10, 2007 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed months ago, Ubisoft officially announced it will be releasing Third Wave Games's War World on Xbox LIVE Arcade, a fast-paced third-person shooter that combines a unique blend of heart-pumping action and tactical gameplay, introducing an entirely new genre to Xbox LIVE Arcade.
by Chris Lawton on July 10, 2007 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When the world of Rayman is threatened by a devastating invasion of crazed, out-of-control bunnies, Rayman must rise up against his furry foes to foil their wicked plans.
by Rainier on July 9, 2007 @ 10:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A few years back Vivendi made a weak attempt at releasing a Die Hard game, and more recently a few flash based games were available on the web to coincide with Bruce Willis' latest oeuvre. Now it seems the ESRB has
updated its listing with an upcoming T rated Xbox 360 game based on the 4th die Hard movie, developed by Sensory Sweep Studios, who recently did the XBLA version of Street Fighter 2. More details to follow soon ...
by Andrew Hayward on July 9, 2007 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory.
by Rainier on July 9, 2007 @ 8:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Now that Sony has officially announced its PS3 price reduction, Microsoft is expected to make its next move shortly. By switching from a 90 to 65-nanometer IBM CPU and AMD/ATI graphics chip, Microsoft will be able to reduce the x360's cost, size and heat, according to
Mercury News' Dean Takahashi. Codenamed Falcon, the revised X360 is expected later this fall, and could include an internal power supply, or make use of the new space to add more costly things like it did with the Elite's HDMI.
by Nathan Grayson on July 8, 2007 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious Uncle Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments.
by Rainier on July 5, 2007 @ 2:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that it will expand its global Xbox 360 warranty coverage. Any Xbox 360 customer who experiences a general hardware failure indicated by three flashing red lights will now be covered by a three year warranty from date of purchase. All other existing Xbox 360 warranty policies remain in place.
by Rainier on July 5, 2007 @ 4:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Promised a few weeks ago Team17 has released more downloadable content for the Xbox Live Arcade edition of its turn-based strategy game, Worms. Available on XBL Marketplace is a new music pack (free) to enhance your audio experience, some theme packs, but more importantly 2 new landscapes (150 Points)
by Rainier on July 4, 2007 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week Sierra released two new game types called Control and Conquer All in F.E.A.R.’s first title-update on Xbox Live Marketplace, promising three new map packs in the near future. Keeping to that promise, FEAR Nightmare Pack is now available on Xbox Live for 500 Microsoft Points, adding 4 new maps (Conquer All, CTF, Deathmatch and Control).
by Rainier on July 2, 2007 @ 4:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the second year running, Xbox 360 fans can experience the E3 Media & Business Summit in HD from the comfort of their own homes. Microsoft is bringing E3 home through its second annual E3: Bringing It Home, offering downloads on Xbox LIVE Marketplace of the hottest content from the show.
by Rainier on July 2, 2007 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced the launch of Missile Command onto Xbox LIVE Arcade. With Missile Command on Xbox LIVE Arcade, Atari delivers the same gaming sights, sounds and action as the original, as well as a new evolved version of the game which features enhanced graphics, sounds and special effects.
Band of Bugs is a fun, strategic diversion for fans of tactical gameplay, while the unique animations and environments in the game make it a fun, approachable title for newcomers as well.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mad Tracks is an action-packed toy-car racing game, with toy cars powered by spring engines. The Encore Expansion Pack (350 Microsoft Points) offers 9 additional races and 6 mini games where players bolt down looped Victorian stairs, barrel across the skyline on rooftops, and speed over rickety wooden ramps in a German castle.
by Rainier on June 26, 2007 @ 3:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Not to be outdone by the recent Red Edition, Ubisoft has released the Player's Pack Black Edition, an all-new downloadable content package (800 Microsoft points/$10) coming up for the X360 edition of Rainbow Six Vegas, adding five more playable multiplayer maps; 3 new maps like Red Lotus and Wartown, a reduxed version of Streets, and a remake of the Rainbow Six 3 classic, PRESIDIO map.
by Michael DePasquale on June 26, 2007 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Add layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customizing your armies by combining units.
by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 11:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Become a master strategist in the medieval world with Carcassonne on Xbox Live Arcade. The medieval countryside thrives as you and your opponents strategically place your tiles and complete towns, roads, and farms while amassing the most points.
by Rainier on June 21, 2007 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Doritos brand is partnering with Xbox 360 challenging people in the United States to design the first-ever consumer-created Xbox LIVE Arcade video game. Five finalists will get to work side-by-side with Xbox LIVE Arcade development teams to build playable versions of their game concept, and win a prize package, valued at over $6,000.