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January 26th, 2010, 13:22 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft has sent out media alerts to inform the press that the company is once again holding an 'X' event to unveil and showcase the year's Xbox 360 highlights.
According to a report on the Seattle PI, Microsoft sent out a media advisory on Monday afternoon announcing X10. The company has previously held several 'X' events that have all followed the format of showing off and announcing upcoming Xbox 360 games and add-ons.
The event began in 2001 with X01 and ran right up to X06 in 2006. X07 was canceled and was the last we had heard of it. The new event is scheduled to last only four hours and will take place on Thursday, February 11 at the Terra event center in San Francisco.
Games you can expect to see demoed to the press will undoubtedly include Halo: Reach, Alan Wake, Crackdown 2, Fable III, Splinter Cell Conviction and Project Natal.
There should also be a few surprises announced at the event too if previous formats are anything to go by.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS
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January 25th, 2010, 23:04 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Players feel the speed and adrenaline of the athletes at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games first-hand as they hurtle down mountains, fly over jumps and speed around ice rinks
Every event contains speed and danger, including the giant slalom, snowboard cross, downhill and bobsleigh events
Never before seen in an official Olympic-themed title, solo players will enjoy several brand new modes, including “Outrun the Avalanche” and “Beat the Blizzard.”
As records are set the world’s best compete to maintain their spot at the top of the leaderboards
Players earn ultimate bragging rights in four-player split-screen action, or in online head-to-head competition
description
Vancouver 2010™ is an authentic simulation of a host of events from the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, focusing on the adrenalin rush that comes from the extreme speed of winter sports. Including an all new challenge mode, the game will allow players to immerse themselves in the world’s greatest sporting event like never before.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3fzk.html
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January 25th, 2010, 19:35 Posted By: wraggster
Regular Zune users may have already noticed the alert warning of some impending downtime, but those that haven't should know that Microsoft is advising folks that some maintenance scheduled for tomorrow could last for as long as 24 hours. That will begin at 10PM PST on January 25th, and will affect all Zune services, including Zune Pass, Zune Marketplace, Zune.net streaming and Zune video on Xbox Live. Once the service is back up, users will also have to update their PC software, and users of Zunes other than the Zune HD will also have to update their device's firmware. This scheduled maintenance is also apparently just that, maintenance -- although Microsoft is promising that things like Smart DJ and other features announced at CES, as well some as "unannounced features," will be rolling out in another update sometime this Spring.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/24/s...p-to-24-hours/
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January 25th, 2010, 19:32 Posted By: wraggster
The original Xbox has been cracked six ways to Sunday, giving us the distinct impression that those consoles still in use are, at this point, providing services very different than its designers intended. XBMC is largely responsible for that, turning the original big black box into a more than respectable media machine, and now modder Richard Wileman has given it a redesign to suit its functionality. He's replaced the original, full-sized HDD with a 2.5-inch model, performed a DVDectomy, and wedged everything into a svelte, aluminum case. There's even an IR port on there for remote control and a wee LCD for checking playlists without turning on the TV. It's less than half the size of the original and, by our count, more than twice as attractive.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/m...to-svelte-xbm/
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January 25th, 2010, 17:40 Posted By: wraggster
Free downloadable content has already been released for Mass Effect 2, days ahead of Friday's launch. Don't read any further if you're allergic to even tiny spoilers.
The nine pieces of DLC can be queued for download from the Xbox 360 website (well spotted, IGN). We're not sure whether these are supposed to be free or if there has been a mix-up.
Links to each of the additions are below. Note that other territories will need to change the "en-GB" part of the URL to suit their region.
Collectors' Weapon and Armour
Terminus Weapon and Armour
Inferno Armour
Sentry Interface
Umbra Visor
M-29 Incisor Sniper Rifle
Blood Dragon Armour
Recon Hood
Normandy Crash Site
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ma...t-now-and-free
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January 24th, 2010, 21:57 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft and Apple, already strange bedfellows if we're to believe Apple's seriously considering Bing over Google on future iPhones, are at it again, albeit indirectly. This time it's Microsoft's turn, as they present counterarguments in an Xbox 360 antitrust case.
The disgruntled player is a company called Datel Design & Development, which dubiously argues that Microsoft is monopolizing the market for "Multiplayer Online Dedicated Gaming Systems." With their supposed monopoly, Microsoft is allegedly controlling the related market for accessories by using software-related barriers that bar 3rd party devices from competing with Microsoft Xbox 360 accessories. In a nutshell, this means Datel's unlicensed Game Genie-type cheats device is barred from being sold for use on the Xbox 360 platform.
Now, I say dubious because Datel conveniently leaves out any mention of market leader Nintendo Wii, as well as the PS2, PSP and DS handhelds in its argument. If one only considers the Xbox 360 and PS3 in the dominant market, as Datel does, the argument has some merit, maybe. Add in those pesky "other consoles"—the ones Datel says don't count because their owners aren't really gamers, or something—and poof, a little bit less believable.
Nevertheless, the Datel complaint led Microsoft to cite Apple's legal battle with Psystar, and hence the strange bedfellows comment above. From the Microsoft motion, transcribed by TechFlash *deep breath*:
[Psystar responded with antitrust claims] "much like those alleged by Datel, alleging that Apple had sought to monopolize a primary market for the Mac OS as well as the aftermarket for hardware that could be used with the Mac OS and had tied the Mac OS to its own hardware. [Much like Apple owners agreeing to the OS X EULA] Xbox 360 purchasers knowingly and voluntarily gave Microsoft the right to prohibit the use of unauthorized accessories...each Xbox 360 comes packaged with a software license requiring consumers to agree that the Xbox 360 software can be used only with Microsoft authorized accessories."
The one thing I'll give to Datel is their accessories really expose how Microsoft gouges us all with their accessory pricing. For $30 MS gives us 512MB memory cards. For $40, Datel sells us 2GB. The case goes to court March 1.
http://gizmodo.com/5455707/microsoft...-apple-defense
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January 23rd, 2010, 23:01 Posted By: wraggster
Though Microsoft's Project Natal won't be released until later this year, indie studio Arkedo has already revealed a canceled project for the peripheral. Called 2 Finger Heroes, it was to be a beat 'em up where your fingers do the fighting. 'Characters would be controlled by moving your fingers, while special moves could be done by incorporating your whole hand. The environment could even be affected by moving your arms folded at your chest.' On why it was canceled, one of the developers said, 'One of the design flaws of this, apart from the fact that it demanded some very precise pattern recognition from the Natal system, is that it would have been HELL to localize. Yup, what can be understood as the victory sign in France could be a terrible insult in the UK, for instance. And we are not even talking about Italian. Oh, the possibilities..
http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/0...cept-For-Natal
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January 23rd, 2010, 03:03 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.xbox-scene.com/
Team XeDev released XM360 v0.4:
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This includes all of the features of XBLA Unlocker previously released by dstruktiv.
The additional "Collection Management" is contributed by node21.
What's new/fixed (v0.4)
* Added ability to launch titles directly from the Scan list, or the Collection Manager List (for titles that you actually have) [use the A button]
* added support for multiple usb devices being connected
* More information is added the the resulting xbla_report.txt so you can choose to ignore missing titles that are rated very low.
* Some titleIds are intentionally duplicated since they exist in the wild, but aren't on the MS web site. You should simply "Ignore" (with the X button) the versions that you don't have (assuming you care about such things)
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=703541
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January 23rd, 2010, 03:02 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.xbox-scene.com/
Redline99 released a new version his modified XeLL (XeLLous):
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Features (compared to mainline Xell):
* New network stack, lwip 1.3.0
* Uses correct MAC address if proper config blocks are in place
* Sets DHCP "hostname" for easy identification in DHCP assignments
* Refactored/New ata/atapi/mmc drivers
* Updated sfcx driver with hardware detection
* Many misc text changes/cleanups
* Many misc code tweaks/fixes
* Many new http features
Download Full raw nand backup
Download Decrypted Key Vault (if available)
Download Fuses (and DVD Key if available) as a text file
Download RAW Key Vault (equivalent to nandpro -r switch)
Download RAW Config Blocks (equivalent to nandpro -r switch)
Prominent display of CPU and DVD keys
Ability to set dvd key from Key Vault to DVD Drive
(possible use: fix bad key flashes to the original drive)
* Advanced Nand Flashing
Uses "slot" technique from usb as introduced by Flash360
Write Flash partition from usb (up to 66 MB)
Write Flash partition from optical media
Write FULL raw nand (up to 528 MB) from optical media
Future ?? Who knows when, maybe never, feedback needed/wanted ??:
* Faster nand speeds, ie: I can triple download speeds from http
* More Flashing features/bad block handling
* More HTTP features/tools
* Sata HDD Driver
* Full CPU Speed
* File System driver layer fat/fatx/iso9960/etc ?
* Read some sort of XeLLous.ini file for parameters
Such as: Network config, Order of operations, etc...
http://www.xboxhacker.org/index.php?...98623#msg98623
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January 23rd, 2010, 03:01 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.xbox-scene.com/
Ize on forums.xbox-scene.com released a tool that will allow you to easily reduce the size of your Xbox360 games (for homebrew Xbox360s):
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I've thrown something together that at least batch removes systemupdates and replaces moviefiles with placeholders, it can also delete alot more based on simple config files.
I assume that you are saving your games in xexloader / xexmenu compatible path like: USB://Games/Game
You just select the folder usb://games and the program will scan for systemupdates, movies and if available for smart cleaner files (who isn't really that smart ;p) compatible games
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.p...&#entry4615820
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January 23rd, 2010, 02:12 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.eurasia.nu/modules.php?na...ticle&sid=2517
First of all, happy new year to everyone and welcome to 2010. Looks like it’s going to be a good year for Xbox 360 enthusiasts with all those neat applications coming in on almost a daily basis now. We have not held a winter sleep either and continued to further improve the Cygnos360 V2. We have made major improvements to our Cygnos360 v2 Firmware which is now in 1.03 final. (you can get it here) We have significantly increased the flashing speed for 16Mb xbox 360 NANDs.
With the new firmware v1.03, programming takes 24 seconds and reading 28 seconds. That is a full image, not a partial!
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January 23rd, 2010, 01:46 Posted By: wraggster
New from Divineo UK
Xecuter has designed a simple switch for all the Liteon drives that enables firmware full read/write. They have also included an On/OFF Led to show correct operation when switching to 0x72 vendor mode.
The installation is very simple and takes about 60 seconds if you have some small experience with a soldering iron. It has been tested with the original DOSFLASH methods and also the new Jungle Flasher 0.1.69. All Liteon drive versions have been tested with 100% Success. There is no need to remove the LT Switch after it has been installed - simply switch to normal mode.
•Enables Read/Write on Liteon 74850, 83850, 93450 DVD Drives
•Easy Install
•Enable / Disable Switch
•On/Off LED
•No Need To Uninstall
•Works with all tools including latest Jungle Flasher
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January 22nd, 2010, 23:10 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
More excitement and more realistic gameplay, MadCatz Driving Wheel and Pedal will redefine the racing experience. Press down on the gas pedals and feel the speed, stomp on the breaks to feel the impact, with vibration feed back technology, you'll experience every bump and crash.
It emulates everything that a top ranking race car could do, the ten analog buttons give you optimal control, you can just feel the machine roaring to life when the game starts.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3nyd.html
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January 22nd, 2010, 22:07 Posted By: wraggster
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum is heading to Xbox Live Arcade this spring with some revised sprite work.
Like many of SNK’s fighting games, NeoGeo Battle Coliseum was not designed with HDTVs in mind. So, SNK went back to the drawing board (literally) and made new character art. Those pictures above compare Ai and Yuki from the PlayStation 2 release to the new Ai and Yuki in the upcoming Xbox 360 version.
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum uses the new artwork for the character select screen and has updated 3D backgrounds. Head over to Famitsu for another look.
http://www.siliconera.com/2010/01/21...seums-sprites/
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January 22nd, 2010, 21:58 Posted By: wraggster
Rising Star Games has plucked the European rights to Samurai Shodown Sen and plans to release the Xbox 360 fighting game over here in spring.
You'll be transported to historical Japan (1608 - 1868), where people stupidly fought with swords and not GLOCKS YO. [Bertie's breakdancing lessons have gone to his head I think - Ed.]
Familiar faces will include Takechiyo, Suzu, Haohmaru, Galford, Hanzo Hattori, Nakoruru and Ukyo Tachibana.
There are over 20 in total and their styles span sword-fighting, axe-wielding, spears and many more. Moves like Power Slash return, and they'll be complemented by Rage Explosion and Guard Shatter.
The Samurai Showdown series, made by SNK, began millions of years ago on the NeoGeo. Samurai Showdown Sen, will be eleventh game so far.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/sa...here-in-spring
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January 22nd, 2010, 21:57 Posted By: wraggster
Bungie has reaffirmed Halo: Reach as a standalone entry for the series, stating that both spiritually and in terms of content, "Halo: Reach for us is not Halo 4."
"It's not a continuation of the Master Chief story, nor is it the start of a new trilogy. For us, it's a completely standalone game," executive producer Joseph Tung told the latest issue of Edge Magazine.
"We desired to make a standalone title, something that is the culmination of a decade of our efforts building halo titles," creative director Marcus Lehto added.
Of immediate note will be a darker, more gritty world where enemies are scary rather than animated children's toys. Bungie's built the Elite - the main enemy - "from the skeleton up".
Also, characters will fight without helmets or take them off to talk, which has provided Bungie with a chance to use motion-captured acting for the first time. Even weapons are heftier and more brutal, and plasma guns will leave burning residue on armour to reflect their murderous intentions.
Halo: Reach also distances itself from Halo 3 in terms of technology, which has been gutted and rebuilt to achieve more. "We are definitely bending the Xbox as far as it'll bend," added campaign lead Chris Opdahl. There'll be co-op and multiplayer to prolong the experience, just like in other Halo games - but Bungie's also got something else up its sleeve to keep you coming back for more.
"Without giving anything away, there's certainly some cool stuff we're doing in Reach that will encourage people to replay the campaign. There are going to be some big surprises in the campaign..." said a teasing Joseph Tung.
Halo: Reach will be released this autumn exclusively on Xbox 360, and Microsoft's already expecting it to be this year's Modern Warfare 2.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/bu...-is-not-halo-4
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January 22nd, 2010, 19:37 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Delayed sneak-'em-up Splinter Cell Conviction has reappeared on the radar with an April 2010 date.
The PC and Xbox 360 game was delayed from a pin-pointed 26th February date earlier this month, with publisher Ubisoft citing "a bit more polish" as the reason for the move.
Conviction follows Sam Fisher on a journey of revenge - a fire he fuels by smashing people's heads into crusted urinals on his hunt for information.
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January 22nd, 2010, 19:17 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Square Enix has officially confirmed plans to release a limited Special Edition Collector's Edition of Final Fantasy XIII.
The pack contains the game, the official soundtrack CD, an art-filled hardback book, three art prints and a 'Brand of the l'cie' decal, all packed into a branded presentation box. There's no mention of price, but this seem to be the same Collectors Edition prematurely outed on the GameStop Italy website earlier this week, which prices it at €79,98 (about £70).
More info at CVG
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January 22nd, 2010, 12:01 Posted By: wraggster
Gears Of War creator Epic Games has told CVG that it has 'no regrets' over agreeing to release the Gears Of War series exclusively on Xbox 360.
Much-talking analyst Michael Pachter said yesterday that he believed the company lamented its exclusivity deal.
However, Epic VP Mark Rein told CVG today:
"We have a great relationship with Microsoft and we have no regrets."
So that's that, then. Or maybe not: You can never discount Mr Pachter's big mouth making another appearance.
Do you think Epic made a blunder by signing Gears to Xbox, readers?
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS
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