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April 6th, 2010, 18:16 Posted By: wraggster
It seems a handful in the Twitterverse have already discovered, but in case you're among those not in the know, so to speak, Microsoft has rolled out firmware 4.5 for the Zune HD. To recap, that includes Smart DJ mix, personalized recommendations, Marketplace support for TV, and expanded video codec support, a number of those features you can see in our hands-on piece (video embedded after the break). As usual, the update runs via the Zune desktop software, so plug in and enjoy!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/05/z...now-available/
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April 6th, 2010, 18:14 Posted By: wraggster
Finally, the day has come. At some magical point in time during today, all you Xbox 360 owners will be prompted to update to the latest firmware for your beloved console. Once the tidy little exchange of data with Microsoft's servers has been completed, you'll at long last be able to plug USB memory sticks in and exploit a bit of functionality that frankly should've been there from the start. So that's it, all your game saves, profiles and other 360-related trinkets can finally be taken on the move without resorting to lugging a HDD around. In the mean time, SanDisk's previously rumored Xbox 360-branded $40 8GB flash drive is looking all the more real, with Amazon now offering pre-orders at a slightly less crazy $35 price point. You know, in case the millions of USB storage options out there aren't doing it for you.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/06/x...pport-sandisk/
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April 6th, 2010, 17:59 Posted By: wraggster
Darklegion Development and Microsoft have apparently been working on a new version of Tremulous for the Xbox 360. Timbor, project founder and a main developer of Tremulous, said this in a recent announcement: 'What does this mean for you? You will now be able to play Tremulous on Xbox Live with thousands of other gamers, earning achievements and showing off your gaming skill. In the best interest of maintaining a steady and secure Tremulous playerbase, Tremulous is going to be exclusively available for Xbox Live. Existing infrastructure will no longer receive official support. Players who have already been playing for at least three months can apply for a €5/$7 coupon as a show of our appreciation of your enthusiasm so far! What does this mean for the community? Hopefully nothing! While the production of Tremulous switches from its current open source development to a closed source environment handled by the very capable and experienced Microsoft engineers, the efforts of the community will still be valued. In this collaboration we have made it very clear that the Tremulous community is very important to the game, and Microsoft agrees with us on this point. We are confident that this move will not stifle the creative output of the community.'"
http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/0...ve-Exclusively
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April 6th, 2010, 17:55 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft has sued a British manufacturer over the infringement of four of its patents for Xbox game controllers. The suit was filed in Seattle, Washington, and Datel has yet to respond. Datel is a United Kingdom company with a US unit and has produced two specific controllers — the TurboFire and WildFire — that Microsoft wants stopped."
The infringing patents are over "portions of a gaming controller" and "portion of a gaming input device having an illuminated region.
http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/0...er-Controllers
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April 6th, 2010, 17:50 Posted By: wraggster
Ubisoft is giving away an access key to Ghost Recon: Future Soldier in Splinter Cell: Conviction, a new retail listing has revealed.
According to a GameStop online listing (as spotted by Destructoid):
'Reserve Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction and receive VIP Access to the Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Multiplayer Beta. Beta offer is good only on Xbox 360 and is only accessible using the Splinter Cell Conviction game disc. Available online and in-store while supplies last.'
Splinter Cell: Conviction is due for release on April 13 in Europe.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS
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April 6th, 2010, 17:45 Posted By: wraggster
The Blur multiplayer beta is now available to everyone on Xbox Live.
That's according to an update by Microsoft mouthpiece Major Nelson, who points out that the trial has just turned up on Xbox Live for free. Previously, a code was required to access the beta.
The Multiplayer tryout includes Powered-Up Racing (up to 20 players), Skirmish (up to 10 players), Motor Mash (deathmatch) and Hardcore (no power-ups) modes.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS
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April 6th, 2010, 17:43 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft has long been rumoured to follow Apple and Google into the hardware market, and also to expand its Zune into a fully featured phone.
Could happen on Monday, as the firm has been sending cryptic press event invitations out to US scribes. A source told CNET that this event will unveil the codenamed Pure and Turtle slider phones, which will run on Verizon Wireless' network and go on sale within the month of the event.
However, these devices won't be based on the acclaimed Windows Phone 7 OS first presented at MWC in Feb. That will be later in the year.
More likely, they'll emerge from the almost-forgotten Danger subsid that Microsoft bought two years ago. Danger achieved brief success with the Sidekick, a kind of BlackBerry precursor for younger users.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/36622...two-new-phones
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April 6th, 2010, 17:40 Posted By: wraggster
The upcoming Halo Reach multiplayer beta will include a "huge chunk" of weapons, armour abilities and maps, Bungie's revealed.
Speaking during an interview with Game Informer, the developer revealed that at least five new guns will be included in the trial, alongside old favourites.
"One new weapon we've yet to really talk about is the focus rifle," said community man, Brian Jarrard. "This is the Covenant really long-range 'reach out and burn your face off' sniper-slot weapon.... you need to hold it on your opponent for approximately one and a half seconds to kill them. It's more about long range suppression than instant death."
Another weapon included in the beta is the grenade launcher, aka 'the pro pipe'. "This was primarily designed to fill a similar role to the plasma pistol and give the Spartans an EMP-capable weapon," explains sandbox design lead, Sage Merrill.
"It has two modes of fire - manual and auto. If you pull the trigger and release it, a single round will fire and detonate upon hitting a target. If you keep the trigger held, the player can choose when they want the grenade to detonate."
Other additions to the multiplayer tryout include the plasma launcher ("the Covenant's answer to the rocket launcher and Spartan laser"), the plasma repeater ("the Elite answer to the assault rifle") and the needle rifle ("a needler mixed with a carbine").
The Halo Reach multiplayer beta is set to be made available to owners of Halo 3: ODST - teabagging and all - on May 3.
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April 6th, 2010, 17:35 Posted By: wraggster
Time to get excited. Bungie says that you'll be surprised how polished the Halo Reach Beta will be and that it "surpasses a lot of finished games".
Bungie community manager Brian Jarrard told GameInformer: "I think people will be surprised at just how much of the sandbox is being packed into the Beta, how many features are included and how fun and polished the experience is."
He added: "It's definitely still a beta and some rough edges are to be expected, but after playing internally here I'm pretty blown away by how much work the team has put into making this a solid, fun experience that surpasses a lot of finished games."
We're going to be all over it. May 3 can't come soon enough.
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April 6th, 2010, 17:28 Posted By: wraggster
he evidence is mounting that Microsoft is preparing a brand new redesigned version of its console
This one is simply not going away – new pictures from Dutch site GameKings, as spotted by VG247, pertain to be of the still unconfirmed Xbox 360 Slim.
Apparently going under the codename Napoleon, the new hardware sticks very much to the aesthetic of the current machine, though looks to be considerably smaller than the current machine.
There is, of course, the possibility that the machine pictured is nothing other than the Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive.
The rumours come not long after snaps appeared of what appeared to be the innards of the new machine.
If true it will be the first time Microsoft has completely overhauled an Xbox design – previously it has stuck just to internal tweaking.
All signs point to a reveal at E3 this June, though the official word until now has been that Microsoft “does not comment on rumour and speculation”.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/38271/Is-t...-Xbox-360-Slim
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April 6th, 2010, 17:26 Posted By: wraggster
BioWare’s MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic is being lined up for a release on Xbox 360 – that’s the claim of VG247, which reports to have obtained a GAME release schedule detailing a host of unreleased announcements.
The information points to a 2011 TBC release for the as-of-yet unannounced console SKU, which coincides with the date currently pencilled in for the PC version.
Note though that the leaked GAME Xbox 360 release schedule also contains a couple of very dubious entries, including a version of Ubisoft’s failed PS3 FPS Haze some time this year, a Midway-credited This Is Vegas and Activision’s cancelled World in Conflict.
There are a few very interesting dates on the document, though, including Activision’s James Bond Racing (apparently scheduled for October), a September 24th release date for both Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Rising and EA’s Crysis 2, as well as an October date for Call of Duty 7.
There are two real questions here. Firstly, is the document legitimate? Yes, probably. Secondly, is the information reliable? Going by the constantly updated release schedules MCV receives, quite possibly not.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/38245/Old-...ng-to-Xbox-360
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April 6th, 2010, 17:19 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft has confirmed that key 3D sensing and recognition technology used in Project Natal has come from Israeli company PrimeSense.
The company's involvement with Natal was predicted by Digital Foundry last June, when it said the "brain" of the camera appeared to have originated from start-up PrimeSense.
"We've seen tremendous excitement and anticipation for the arrival of Project Natal this holiday," said Ilan Spillinger, VP of Xbox 360 hardware. "PrimeSense has delivered an important component to the technology, helping us deliver revolutionary controller-free entertainment experiences in the living room."
"PrimeSense's technology enables a paradigm shift in the way people interact with consumer electronic devices. The engagement with Xbox 360 establishes PrimeSense's position as a leading supplier of 3D sensing technology," added Inon Beracha, CEO of PrimeSense.
"We are especially honoured to have a partner like Microsoft who shares our vision for bringing innovative and engaging natural experiences to consumers."
Aviad Maizels, president and founder of PrimeSense said that Microsoft's engineering teams had developed the Natal sensor based on its PrimeSensor design.
Microsoft's motion-tracking Project Natal is due for release this Christmas.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...-in-natal-tech
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April 6th, 2010, 17:13 Posted By: wraggster
EA and DICE have revealed that Battlefield 1943 has become the fastest game on Xbox Live Arcade to sell over one million units.
The game was released in July 2009 and is also available on the PlayStation Network – a PC version of the game is also planned.
"The reception of Battlefield 1943 continues to amaze us, even months after the game was released," offered Gordon Van Dyke, producer on Battlefield 1943. "Being the fastest game to reach this milestone is an incredible achievement."
"The game has set a new standard for what can be done in the downloadable games category. It's fantastic to see how gamers have recognised the value that the game delivers for just $15. It is another great entry point into the Battlefield franchise."
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ame-to-sell-1m
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April 6th, 2010, 17:05 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft's Larry Hryb has confirmed that Xbox 360 Memory Units and the 120GB hard drive are to be phased out following the introduction of USB storage compatibility to the console.
According to Hyrb, speaking to Joystiq, "the channel is being drained" of the storage options.
Last week Microsoft confirmed that USB storage support would go live on the 360 on April 6 via a system update.
The update will allow two USB devices to work with the console at once, but will limit the size of each to 16GB.
Third-party memory will work, it said, but Microsoft will also partner with SanDisk for an official 360 branded USB flash drive to be released in May.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...0gb-hard-drive
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March 27th, 2010, 20:23 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released:
features
Take to the air like no other can with the use of Rico’s trademark parachute and enhanced grappling hook!
Free fall, base jump, vehicle surf, parasail, parachute, grapple, slingshot, leap between vehicles, hang from helicopters, scale buildings… do the impossible!
Panau offers 400 square miles of tropical jungles, arid deserts and snow-capped mountains to explore and destroy
100+ Sea, Land and Air vehicles at your disposal
Weapons Galore! Single and dual wielded weapons, rocket launchers, grenade launchers, explosives, vehicle mounted weapons and more!
description
Rico Rodriguez is back but this time he’s on a mission to go after the man who knows him best, his former commanding officer, mentor and friend. Tom Sheldon has gone rogue and disappeared with millions of agency cash and top secret intel. His last known whereabouts – the South East Asian island of Panau. Align with factions, take over military strongholds, gain influence within the island and ultimately cause chaos to destabilize the hostile government to locate your target and eliminate him.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2mft.html
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March 27th, 2010, 20:17 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released:
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Platform: XB360,PS3,PC
Strategies for every single mission in Panau, including tips on how to unlock them all.
Achieve 100% completion with our full list of coordinates for all 300 collectibles and much more!
Max out your gear and vehicles with our Black Market guide along with the locations of every single upgrade part.
Pick the best rides out of a complete catalog of every land, sea, and air vehicle in Panau.
Huge, full-color poster reveals the location of every collectible, every city, and much more.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3quk.html
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March 27th, 2010, 20:15 Posted By: wraggster
New Special offer from Play Asia:
Ancient temples have risen from the undergrounds along with demons. A group called the Inquisitors have heard of the monstrosities happening on the island and is determined to stop it.
They sent out troops to the island, however, a great storm swept the ships away and the only survivor who arrived on the island is you.
Shape your own destiny, fight the monsters and stop the tyrannical rule. Even though you are on your own now, you have your sword and gaming skills with you, so there is nothing to fear.
To replace the super popular Naruto Ryuujingi, we'll have Risen as our new Weekly Special. Available for US$ 19.90 only. This Asian version is region free, and supports English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...-2dh-84-n.html
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March 26th, 2010, 23:07 Posted By: wraggster
This morning at the PAX East Microsoft breakfast, Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb revealed the 16GB Xbox 360-branded Flash drive from SanDisk. Available in May, the not-yet-priced device comes pre-installed with the April 6 Dashboard update for those who shun the connectivity of Xbox Live.
In a conversation with Joystiq, Hryb informed us that all data will be transferable to the USB device, except for installed games -- users will need to re-install those directly to the USB device once more. He assured us, however, that, "If you've got a 16GB and you only want to use 8, you can use the UI and throttle it back." Further, he reiterated to Joystiq that while this branded device is certainly one option, other Flash drives (including those larger than 16GB) will work in the same capacity.
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/26/xb...coming-in-may/
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March 26th, 2010, 23:06 Posted By: wraggster
Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has confirmed the inevitable to Joystiq: Xbox 360 Memory Units and the 120GB hard drive are being phased out. Acknowledging what's been in the stars since February, the Xbox spokesman stated that "the channel is being drained" of the storage options. The same goes for Memory Units, which, after today's official announcement of USB support, makes the MU even less useful.
This makes the $130 250GB HDD the primary option ... well, at least until this fall, if the Xbox Slim comes to pass.
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/26/mi...gb-hard-drive/
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March 26th, 2010, 22:54 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft is preparing a Project Natal marketing push in June, promising a "World Premier" event to show off the motion control system on the Sunday before E3.
Held at the 10,000 capacity Galen Centre in LA, the event is to showcase the wide-ranging appeal of Natal, and will be followed on Monday by an official press conference.
"We’re gearing up for a really exciting E3 – unlike any E3 we’ve ever had before," Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg told VG247.
"As you may have heard, our traditional news briefing is on the morning of Monday, June 14. Additionally, as a kick off to the week, we will be hosting a can't-miss exclusive Project Natal World Premier experience designed for all ages and demonstrating the universal appeal of Xbox 360 on Sunday evening."
The system was first unveiled at E3 last year, but Microsoft has yet to show any significant software releases for Natal, or commit to a price or solid launch date.
Peter Molyneux said last month that he's found it frustrating that so far demos of the technology have only used early iterations of Natal, and that the software has been through "countless" revisions since it was first announced.
E3 is held June 15-17 this year, but as is traditional, the platform holders and major publishers will hold events before the official show dates in attempts to get better press coverage for their products.
The 2010 show looks to be one of the busiest in years, with rumours already circulating about new game announcements.
Earlier this week Nintendo pre-empted its competitors by revealing that it would show a brand new 3D handheld console at the event, and Sony has said that it will be unveiling more details of PlayStation Move and 3D games for the PlayStation 3.
In the same week, cloud gaming service OnLive is also set to go live to the public for the first time.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...al-blitz-at-e3
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