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December 3rd, 2009, 20:01 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft is unleashing pets on the Xbox Live Avatar Marketplace today.
They'll cost 240 MSP (£2/€2.80) each and the first batch will consist of a Large Dog, Pug Dog, Dog in Bag, Cat, Siamese Cat, Long Haired Cat, Goldfish, Guinea Pig, Monkey, Bird, Snake and Pony.
Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb offered pictures of the living accessories on his blog.
As with other items on the Avatar Marketplace, some companies will offer exclusive goods. Square Enix, for example, is dishing out Chocobo pets to its Twitter followers.
Judging by those pictures, Avatars will be able to play with their pets, but that's all we can glean so far.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/pe...-avatars-today
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December 3rd, 2009, 20:00 Posted By: wraggster
Xbox Live's Stephen Toulouse has mentioned that anyone caught exploiting Modern Warfare 2's Javelin glitch in multiplayer will get suspended from Live.
"While IW works on getting the MW2 glitch fixed, people we catch using it will receive suspensions from Live. Play fair everyone," he told the Twittersphere (thanks Kotaku).
"For those asking, cheating suspensions are usually 24 hours for first offence," he added later. "But egregious cheating can be 2 weeks!... Using any bug or glitch to gain advantage in a game is expressly against our Terms of Use and Code of Conduct."
The Javelin glitch involves equipping a rocket launcher a certain way and sprinting, which effectively turns the user into a suicide bomber. As soon as you're killed, you'll explode, taking out everyone in the vicinity. It works on the PS3 and 360 too.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ms...ters-from-live
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December 3rd, 2009, 17:37 Posted By: wraggster
It doesn’t take a genius to figure out the inspiration behind EA’s decision to set the next Medal of Honor title in the modern day – and boss John Riccitiello has now openly spoke about his desire to topple Activision’s Call of Duty from atop of the FPS hierarchy.
“I'm not saying it's going to happen tomorrow,” Riccitiello told Kotaku. “But in the way that Activision sort of alternates sequels of Modern Warfare and Call of Duty and owns the leadership position in FPS between Medal of Honor and Battlefield – I want it back.
“And we're going to get there with innovation and quality.”
That’s not to say, of course, that Ricciello thinks Modern Warfare 2 is a bad game. Far from it.
“I think the Infinity Ward guys are great,” he admitted. “It's not about them being bad for us having to be great too. I'm a fan of a lot of our competitors' products. But if you've played Modern Warfare, and you've played the first one — and you've played the last Call of Duty — it's sort of starting to feel like they're making the same game again.
Riccitiello was also keen to stress the belief he has in the publisher’s upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
“The first Bad Company did very well in its first outing,” he added. “The next one is a heck of a lot better and it looks like a worthy competitor to Modern Warfare. We think we've got an advantage over Modern Warfare 2 with our multiplayer. The guys at DICE do that really, really well.
“Frankly, once you get past, sort of, four people on a map, I think our gameplay is better.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/36748/MOH-gunning-for-COD
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December 3rd, 2009, 00:06 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/...pZAwRTNSrP.php
XBReboot v0.05 has now also been released for Zephyr, Falcon and Jasper-16mb motherboards.
*Update* They are all available with the latest 8955_1 patch revision now, so each 16mb motherboard can now run XBR v0.05 8955_1! Only support for Jasper 256/512mb motherboards is still missing now.
Don't forget to inject your own KeyVault and Config before flashing 
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December 3rd, 2009, 00:05 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/...EZdIHPRjlq.php
MODFREAKz released a new version of 360 Flash Dump Tool(info):
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Since Robinsod released the source of "360 Flash Dump Tool" and stopped developing a few people decided to continue develop this great app.
This tool will allow you to decrypt/encrypt and extract various parts of a XBOX360 flash dump and much more!!
Note: Jasper dumps are not supported in this version, largeblock is being worked on.
What's new/fixed:
- Bugfix, regarding to CD decryption. If you have a 1920+ CD version it doesn't decrypt CD properly. (by arnezami)
- Bugfix, if a CPU key starts with 00 then the program crashed. (by arnezami)
- Added, separate extract option for all important stuff (Security Data, Extended Key Vault, Console Revocation List, AP25 Challenge Database, Config Blocks)
- Added, console ID generation method (source from xorloser)
- Added, detection and correction of 1 wrong byte in the CPU-Key (by MODFREAKz)
- Added, XValue decryption (by Redline99)
- Added, support when raw extracting a file that it sets the Date/Time stamps as per original in Nand
- Fixed, decryption for "Console Revocation List" (Thanks to xorloser and Redline99)
- Fixed, "Kernels not extracted (CPU Key required, CD Ver == 1920)"
- Changed, full KV.bin extract and patch
- Added new OSIG types and unspoof possibility
- Added/Changed new regions
- 1BL, XEX1 and XEX2 are set as standard
- Improved exception handling
- Added Drag and Drop
- Changed Icon
- Code cleanup
- Fixed a lot of other small bugs
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December 3rd, 2009, 00:03 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/...EVLjRMjBch.php
A new version of XBReboot has been released already with a new patch (PIRS support) and fixed XeLL.
XBReboot is an image you can flash on your onboard NAND that will allow you to 'reboot' a JTAG-exploitable 360 in a patched 8955 kernel which makes homebrew XDK possible (unsigned XEXs etc).
The released image is just for Xenon motherboards, but the readme states it could easily be made for other 16mb-nand motherboards, so I guess we'll see support for those soon.
It comes with a readme this time, so we now get some official details:
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December 3rd, 2009, 00:02 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/...pZwzSMfuST.php
boby2pc released a new version of FindSecData, a tool to help you uncripple the HDD features on a banned Xbox 360 console.
FindSecData will extract secdata.bin and filetable of NAND dump. It uses patch-latest secdata.bin method (not delete method).
What's new/fixed (since v0.4):
* added bypassing FF version records in filesystem (v0.41)
* more accurate timestamp - used for visual purposes only (v0.41)
* added parameter to show time part of timestamp in filetables (v0.42)
* added support for large blocks (v0.5)
* block rellocation support (v0.6)
* now for 256MB and 512MB Jaspers is only needed dump of 0x600 blocks:
nandpro lpt: -r256 raw.bin AE0 600
or nandpro lpt: -r512 raw.bin AE0 600
so only about 1h dumping (v0.6)
* protection to use large block controller with small 24MB dump (v0.61)
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December 2nd, 2009, 19:37 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Microsoft's announced the next big feature set to debut on Xbox Live... Avatar pets.
From tomorrow the first shipment of two, four and non-legged companions arrive on Xbox Live Avatar Markketplace, each of which will be available for purchase at 240 Microsoft Points (£2.04).
They include, according to Major Nelson; "Large Dog, Pug Dog, Dog in Bag, Cat, Siamese Cat, Long Haired Cat, Goldfish, Guinea Pig, Monkey, Bird, Snake and yes....a Pony."
Check out the image gallery on this page for a proper look. We're getting ourselves a guinea pig!
Screenshots here
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December 2nd, 2009, 01:32 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft just pulled back the curtain on a brand-new bundle exclusively for our brothers and sisters to the north. Aside from a 250GB Xbox 360 Elite console, the bundle also includes a double dose of Bungie goodness: Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST.
Starting today, you can get your maple syrup-soaked hands on this for a suggested retail price of $399.99 CAD. If you're a US gamer wondering why we didn't get this piece of gear down here, relax -- let Canada win this one! You have any idea how many driveways a Canadian has to shovel to earn this thing?
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/25...s-into-canada/
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December 2nd, 2009, 01:31 Posted By: wraggster
Japanese video game mag Famitsu is famous for its lack of "perfect" 40 out of 40 review scores, having only issued only 13 of them during the publication's lifespan. And Modern Warfare 2 came within spitting distance of that "perfection."
The newest issue of Famitsu weighs in on Infinity Ward's blockbuster, crippling it with a mere 39 out of 40, one point shy of greatness. While potentially disappointing, it puts the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game in good company. Famitsu has also deemed games like Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Okami, Grand Theft Auto IV, Resident Evil (for GameCube!) and many more worthy of 39/40 praise.
Sadly, though, Modern Warfare 2 won't join the ranks of 2009's other "perfects" which include New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Bayonetta, Dragon Quest IX and Monster Hunter Tri. And Final Fantasy XIII, we presume. Probably safe to save Square Enix a second spot on the list.
http://kotaku.com/5416505/modern-war...-famitsu-score
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December 2nd, 2009, 01:06 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/...VuQQHmEydP.php
More early xmas presents with XBReboot v0.05! Like freeBOOT v0.02 it will reboot into a patched 8955 kernel. However, this one can be flashed directly in your onboard NAND flash, no need for a 2-nand solution. Before flashing it on your system, you will have to dump your console specific KeyVault (kv.bin) from your dumped Xbox 360 NAND image and put it inside the hacked image with nandpro:
nandpro 7371.bin: -r16 kv.bin 1 1
nandpro xbr.bin: -w16 kv.bin 1 1
Afaik, this initial version of XBReboot will only work on Xenon (v1) motherboards, but it's probably only a matter of time before it's made for other motherboard revisions.
Again, this hack relies on the JTAG hack to boot into XeLL from where it will do the reboot to the patched 8955 with virtual fuses, so will only work with 360s that don't have the new bootloader.
The hack contains no readme/nfo so for now that's all the info we can confirm, but I assume it has the same patches as freeBOOT v0.02.
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December 2nd, 2009, 00:19 Posted By: wraggster
Massive news for the Xbox 360 Homebrew Scene, heres the full sp:
Ikari360 released a new version of freeBOOT. This new version of the 'rebooter' will launch right into a patched version the latest MS dash (8955) and will now also work on Zephyr and Jasper-16mb motherboards (next to the original support for Xenon and Falcon).
But the even bigger news in this v0.02 is that the kernel is patched! No more XEX signature checks, LIVE/PIRS signature checks and Harddisk authentication ... which basically makes homebrew XDK possible on retail Xbox 360! And this should also allow you to patch existing signed XEXs with any (region, media etc) flags you want.
freeBOOT must be installed on a 2nd 'NAND' ... but next to Cygnos360 v2 support, it will now also work with Cygnos360 v1 and the (homebrew) xD-card mod!
But of course, this still requires the JTAG hack, so it's only possible on (pre ~June 2009) Xbox360 consoles where the onboard NAND has never been updated (via any normal MS procedure) to 849x (July 09) or newer. If you updated to anything over 7371, your 2BL (bootloader) has been updated (which won't allow a non paired image to boot into 4548) and CB-fuse inside the CPU burned, so the JTAG hack won't work anymore and there's no way to downgrade for now.
However if you're still on 7371 (or anything lower), you can now 'reboot' that console into a patched 8955. Your onboard NAND stays untouched on 7371 and freeBOOT/XeLL/patched-8955 are located on the 2nd NAND. The fuses are no problem either as freeBOOT will use 'virtual fuses' to launch 8955.
For new systems and refurbs things can be a bit more complicated, some still have 7363/7371 or lower but already have the new bootloader that fixed the JTAG hack, I dont think there's a way to know for sure without first dumping your NAND and check your CB-version. For new systems, certainly try to get one produced before June 2009.
It's called a 'rebooter' because it uses the JTAG hack to boot your console into XeLL and from there it 'reboots' your console into the patched 8955 kernel.
From the readme:
freeBOOT is a rebooter for the Microsoft Xbox 360. This version of freeBOOT allows you to reboot into kernel 2.0.8955 on all Xenon, Zephyr, Falcon, and Jasper consoles with 16MB flashes, which are vulnerable to the JTAG hack.
Support for Opus and Jasper consoles with larger flashes will follow soon.
As freeBOOT needs a second flash memory to store kernel 2.0.8955 and associated data, either a Cygnos360 or an xD card mod is required at the moment.
Bug Fixes
* Harddisk installation and save game/profile issues have been fixed
New Features
* updated to kernel 8955
* additional support for Zephyr and Jasper consoles with 16MB flashes
* support for xD card mod and Cygnos360 V1 added
* Harddisk authentication disabled
The Xbox 360 will now accept any SATA harddisk.
* removed XEX signature checks
Execution of unsigned devkit and retail XEXes is now possible. Encrypted devkit XEXes must be decrypted with XexTool(info)(info) prior to use.
* removed LIVE/PIRS signature checks
The dashboard will now run applications from unsigned LIVE/PIRS containers.
* extendable patch system
Researchers/hackers can now try new patches easily. Please refer to "src\patches_kernel_8955.S" for more information.
What's Next
* support for Opus consoles and Jasper consoles with large flashes
* further removal of security system restrictions
* easier build process
Credits
My gratitude goes to all those who helped me get this new release done.
Xoxide posted a video of freeBOOT v0.02, his Xbox360 'rebooting' into a patched 8955 kernel and booting up MAME360 (which was written and leaked long time ago, but could only run on devkits until now) and a homebrew Launcher:
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December 1st, 2009, 21:02 Posted By: wraggster
New Special Offer from Play Asia
Weekly Special - Mini Ninjas for Xbox360™ (region free) is now available at an unbeatable bargain price of US$ 19.90 only - offer available for 1 week only!
From the publisher: The evil Samurai Warlord is capturing the worlds animal and turning them into mindless Samurai minions under his direct control. Using them and the ancient magic to turn even the elements on the world, it seems as though all hope is lost. However, he did not account for the Mini Ninjas!
Play As Hiro, Futo, Suzume, or the other Mini Ninjas to return the world to it's former peaceful state. Use the particular skills of each of the little warriors to defeat the evil warlord, free the enslaved animals, and release the pedestrians from their state of terror and return them to their normal lives!
Mini Ninjas is available at an unbeatable bargain price of US$ 19.90. Our weekly special is region free and supports English, French, Spanish, Italian and German.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...-28t-84-n.html
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December 1st, 2009, 19:23 Posted By: Shrygue
via Joystiq
The Final Fantasy series has been known to have some truly epic box art in the past, such as the man vs. machinery motif of the Final Fantasy VII cover, or the lovely, all-inclusive tableau featured on the front of the last entry in the core franchise. Imagine our surprise when we received the images above from Games Press -- it seems the cover for the UK version of Final Fantasy XIII will be considerably more simple than the box art of its predecessors.
We've posted larger versions of the two boxes in the gallery below. Check them out, but don't let those eyes of yours wander. Yes, we know her skirt is hiked to a precarious degree. We also know that the baby Jesus is watching your every action.
Larger box art scans here
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December 1st, 2009, 18:15 Posted By: wraggster
Erik Estavillo -- otherwise referred to as a "professional plantiff" by GamePolitics for his laundry list of legal claims -- has subpoenaed Microsoft's Bill Gates in his suit targeting the company for his run in with the Red Ring of Death. According to court documents filed in a U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the subpoena demands Gates hand over paperwork that reveal the "true and relative number of actual Xbox 360 units that have been fixed by Microsoft over the past 3 years." Estavillo also seeks data pertaining to the number of broken Xbox 360 consoles and the amount of people banned from Xbox Live for "piracy" between November 28, 2008 and 2009.
While Estavillo is looking for answers to questions every journalist has been seeking, his track record of legal battles places him in eccentric territory. Estavillo is also suing Activision Blizzard claiming characters in World of Warcraft walk at an intentionally slow pace in order to bilk customers of more monthly fees. In the claim, he subpoenaed actress Winona Ryder and Depeche Mode member Martin Gore. Estavillo has also filed suit against Sony for being banned from online play, stemming from comments he supposedly made during matches of Resistance: Fall of Man; and Nintendo, for issuing firmware updates that disabled his Homebrew Channel.
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/pr...-in-rrod-suit/
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December 1st, 2009, 18:05 Posted By: wraggster
Activision has announced that Call of Duty Classic will be released on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade.
The game will cost $14.99 on PlayStation Network in the US, where it comes out on Thursday 3rd December. European plans aren't mentioned but these things usually align. Most of the time. Sometimes.
Xbox Live Arcade users will get to start playing tomorrow, Wednesday 2nd December, providing they are happy to fork over 1200 Microsoft Points (£10.20 / €14.40).
Call of Duty Classic is, clearly, the original Call of Duty redone to work on modern console controllers. It was bundled with the steelbook and "Prestige" editions of Modern Warfare 2 in November.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ca...xbla-this-week
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December 1st, 2009, 15:42 Posted By: wraggster
Ubisoft has said that it is working on around ten titles for Microsoft's Project Natal, with all games set to release during the first six months of the technology going on sale.
In contrast, the publishers has between 4-5 games for Sony's motion controller. Speaking in a conference call to investors last night, CEO Yves Guillemot indicated that the majority of its motion projects are casual titles, although he also implied that motion technology may be incorporated in some capacity into other releases
"We have around ten games that will come for Natal during the first six months of the launch of Natal, and we expect between four to five games for the new controller [from] Sony," said Guillemot, reports Gamasutra.
"That's the picture at the moment; it can change in the next 12 months," he added.
Microsoft's Project Natal is expected to launch towards the end of next year although Microsoft has not committed to a launch window officially. Sony's has said that its motion controller – as yet without a name – will be released in Spring 2010.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...t-natal-titles
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December 1st, 2009, 15:42 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft has reported that Thanksgiving week has been its biggest week for sales of the year so far.
Exact figures weren't released, but Microsoft's director of product management for Xbox 360 and XBL Aaron Greenberg announced in a Twitter update that Xbox 360 sales over Thanksgiving week had doubled those of the previous week.
"Great Black Friday results just in, biggest sales week of the year for Xbox 360, more than 2xs previous week sales," he wrote.
Sony has reported over 440,000 PlayStation 3s were sold during the US holiday week and Nintendo said Wii sales topped 500,000.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ver-us-holiday
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