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February 26th, 2009, 21:40 Posted By: wraggster
Xbots, arm up! You've just received a new salvo of ammo for your ongoing crusade against those Sony Cronies: Xbox Live has generated a lot more money than PSN, according to Variety's math. (Of course, dear Xbox Fanboy, let us remind you that this victory comes at the expense of your wallet.) Variety did some quick estimations based on Sony's recent 20 million registrations announcement and Microsoft's reported earnings from Xbox Live. PSN has generated $180 million for Sony, whereas Xbox Live has made Microsoft a tidy sum in excess of $1 billion.
PSN, which includes both PS3 and PSP users, has been active for 40 percent of Xbox Live's current lifespan, however, Sony's service has only managed to generate 20 percent as much revenue. Of course, PSN is free, so registrations don't generate any revenue for Sony, unlike Xbox Live, which costs $50 per year for a premium, Gold subscription. It's not known how much of Xbox Live's total revenue is attributed to Gold subscribers' annual fees.
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/26/xb...evenue-of-psn/
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February 26th, 2009, 21:31 Posted By: wraggster
A new Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer map has just been made available to download via Xbox Live.
Previously released for PC, it's the daytime version of the 'Makin' map. It's 69 MB in size and it's free, although Major Nelson says it's a Gold membership exclusive offer.
"The tide is out and the sun is high - this daytime version of Makin sheds new light on the battle!" reads the description.
The bonus map, which is set in Japan (but isn't available to download in Japan, which seems a bit tight to us), isn't part of the previously announced upcoming downloadable map pack, which will feature three new maps and an additional level for the Nazi zombie co-op mode.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=209336
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February 26th, 2009, 21:25 Posted By: wraggster
FromSoftware’s Xbox 360 exclusive combat romp to get demo next month
Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox 360 exclusive action title Ninja Blade will be released in the UK on April 3rd with an RRP of £44.99.
In addition, the game will see a playable demo released for download on Xbox Live on March 9th.
Ninja Blade is developed by FromSoftware, which is best known for mech series Armored Core and popular stealth ninja brand Tenchu. It was also behind the Xbox only Otogi series.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/33374/Ninj...etail-in-April
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February 26th, 2009, 00:10 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Set in the iconic Halo universe, Halo Wars predates the original first-person shooter Halo. Experience the early battles between the UNSC and Covenant, the far-reaching conflict that has been diligently followed by the masses in the blockbuster Halo series. Join the crew onboard the Spirit of Fire, a Phoenix-class colony ship converted for UNSC military use and guided by the A.I. persona Serina. The storyline follows the Spirit of Fire's discovery of an ancient artifact during a journey to the planet Harvest, the first planet to be attacked by the Covenant
Halo Wars puts you in command of the battlefield over an arsenal of UNSC units and vehicles as you engage Covenant forces. Counter and crush your opponent by tactically fielding the superior army. Choose among Leaders that possess elite skills, which turn the tides of battle. Using various combinations of Leaders and units, create countless strategies tailored to your preferred playing styles and personalized strategies
See who the superior commander is through multiplayer online skirmishes supporting up to 6 players with the New Xbox Experience. Choose to command either unique civilization, UNSC or Covenant, each with unique attributes and strategic characteristics. Ancient Forerunner technology can also be found to create unique units to gain an upper hand in battle
Since inception, Halo Wars was explicitly designed to cater to console gamers and bring to Xbox 360® a genre that has typically been played on the PC. Easily command and manage powerful armies, effortlessly control troops and incredible machines, engage in epic battles and expand your empire using an intuitive user interface. Halo Wars represents the true next-generation experience, combining a masterful control scheme using the Xbox 360 controller with the award-winning strategic gameplay only Ensemble Studios can provide
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Halo Wars is an exciting strategy game based on the legendary Halo® universe. In campaign mode, command the armies of the UNSC warship Spirit of Fire, with familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. Halo Wars will immerses you in an early period of the storied Halo universe, allowing you to experience events leading up to the first Halo title for Xbox®.
With the guidance of Serina, a spirited artificial intelligence (A.I.) persona, direct legions of UNSC soldiers, Warthogs, Scorpions, and more, each group having its own strengths and uses in battle. Adventurous commanders can also call upon ancient Forerunner technology, if they are fortunate enough to find it hidden throughout the battlefield.
Covenant forces are also waiting for you to lead them into battle in multiplayer skirmishes via the New Xbox Experience. Call upon an arsenal of new and familiar Covenant units such as Grunts, Elites, Ghosts, and even Scarabs to defeat foes on the battlefield. Strategic-minded players who react well under pressure will emerge victorious.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2uee.html
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February 25th, 2009, 23:53 Posted By: wraggster
Looks like Xbox 360 owners will get to eat more worms, as Australia's classification body has rated Worms Armageddon Decade, a release that appears to be a Live Arcade remake of the ten-year-old strategy title.
While XBLA already has one Worms release, now about two-years-old, Worms Armageddon Decade represents a highlight for the series. The original Worms Armageddon landed on the Dreamcast, PlayStation, Nintendo 64 and PC in 1998. Un-fun fact: it's the only Worms game I own.
As GamerBytes points out, it's quite possible that Decade is a Live Arcade "exclusive."
http://kotaku.com/5160466/worms-arma...ox-live-arcade
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February 25th, 2009, 23:41 Posted By: wraggster
Despite being first spotted on the ESRB's leak-prone website nearly two years ago, and officially confirmed at QuakeCon over 18 months ago, id's John Carmack assures us that Pi Studios – developers behind the Xbox Live Arcade release of classic multiplayer shooter Quake 3 Arena – is "actually very close to finishing that up." He didn't identify any specific reasons for the delay, but said that the developer had "different things come up at different times" like having to "shift people onto different projects."
With Quake Live finally opening its doors to the public today, we asked if the two development teams – at both Pi and id Software – shared any insights into updating the FPS staple. Quake Live producer Marty Stratton said they shared "where it's made sense" – think "gameplay changes," "some ... new content," and some "new character skins" but not the newer, "more PC-centric" arenas. If they can get the finished game in front of Microsoft "within a month or two" like Carmack estimates, we may get multiple Quake 3 fixes within the year.
Check back later today for our full interview with id's John Carmack and Marty Stratton.
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/25/qu...eing-finished/
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February 25th, 2009, 23:06 Posted By: wraggster
As for entertainment and television, Ballmer said there was a "real opportunity" for Microsoft to have or to provide software for a device that sits next to or in every television set. Specifically, he said that the company's Zune music software, which is already available on the PC and on the company's Zune music players, would be coming to the phone as well as the television."
It's a shame that no one bothered to ask Steve Ballmer exactly what he meant by this statement - we've heard rumours about the Zune software interface coming to Windows Mobile, but coming to television? That's the first I've heard of it. My guess, based on nothing more than a gut feeling, is that this is in reference to an Xbox 360 interface - a version of the Zune desktop software that's optimized for use on the Xbox. And I think it will be a welcome addition if they create it, because the "directory dump" method of displaying music that the Xbox 360 uses today is certainly quite simplistic.
http://www.zunethoughts.com/news/sho...ng-to-tvs.html
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February 25th, 2009, 21:41 Posted By: wraggster
Teresa says that she was harassed by other players and later suspended from XBOX Live because she identified herself as a lesbian in her profile. When she appealed to Microsoft, she says they told her that other gamers found her sexual orientation "offensive."
Teresa says:
I just recently saw a thing on your site about someones gamer tag being banned because it had the word gay in the tag.
I had a similar incident, only my account was suspended because I had said in my profile that I was a lesbian. I was harassed by several players, 'chased' to different maps/games to get away from their harassment. They followed me into the games and told all the other players to turn me in because they didn't want to see that crap or their kids to see that crap.
As if xbox live is really appropriate for kids anyways! My account was suspended and xbox live did nothing to solve this, but instead said others found it offensive.
Today I received a message from another gamer calling me a ***. I am a lesbian, so they aren't too smart if they cant get their anti-gay slurs right.
Microsoft does nothing to stop this or prevent it, but instead sides with the homophobes. No one will help me get the word out about Microsoft's anti-gay policy. Not even the HRC who says Microsoft has a positive image with them. Not to me it doesn't!
We've heard of gamers being suspended for identifying themselves as gay in their GamerTag, and even one case of a guy whose name was actually "Richard Gaywood" but his tag was suspended anyway because apparently the word "gay" is so offensive that it doesn't matter if its actually your name.
As far as we know, Microsoft is unwilling to reconsider this position.
http://consumerist.com/5160187/ident...d-on-xbox-live
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February 25th, 2009, 21:17 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Capcom has said Lost Planet 2 will feature full campaign co-op support for up-to four people.
The Lost Planet 2 reveal trailer hinted at this yesterday; we saw one player deploy an expanding cover shield, which allowed two uniquely-outfitted helpers to fire rockets and supporting rounds from safety.
The sequel's story is spun 10-years after the adventures of Wayne in Lost Planet 1, and so lots has changed: vast slabs of ice have melted, and given way to vibrant jungles and other environments.
Players will make their own heroes this time, too - not settle for some silky-haired pouter. However, we're not sure what sort of customisation options there will be, nor whether they will affect abilities.
Grappling will return, and Capcom has some extra actions to spring on us at a later date. Also, the ranks of the alien and insect-like Akrid army have expanded.
There's no word on VS (Vital Suit) mechs, but they feature in the video and so are presumably as destructive and consumptive of T-ENG fuel as in the original game. Multiplayer versus modes are also kept under wraps.
We're also none-the-wiser as to platforms and dates. We expect Capcom will stay multiplatform and gun for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. (UPDATE: It's worth mentioning the latest press release only states that Lost Planet 2 is in development for 360, so it could well be a platform exclusive - but Capcom has yet to confirm.)
Capcom does promise that fan feedback has been heavily taken onboard. We know Lost Planet 2 will be the publisher's first title to use MT Framework 2 technology, too.
We're quite excited; Lost Planet 1 was often spectacular when devastating mechs took on swarms of Akrid or screen-filling bosses. Bit it all turned out to be a bit skin-deep, as the plot turned cheesy, combat plateaued and climactic encounters resorted to by-the-book weak-spots.
Worth a bash, though, as our Lost Planet: Extreme Condition review points out.
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February 25th, 2009, 21:09 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
It turns out yesterday's rumour of a Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram re-release is absolutely true, and the Dreamcast and arcade Sega mech fighter will be resurrected on Xbox Live Arcade.
According to the latest issue of Famitsu, the 360 release will be Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram version 5.66, the final release for Sega's NAOMI arcade platform, released in 2000 (arcade nerds care, alright?)
The game, in case you've no idea what we're on about, is a much-loved, lightning fast mech fighter played with a dual-joystick set-up.
The XBLA release is slated for April, says the mag, and it's already been priced at 1200 Microsoft Points (£10).
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February 25th, 2009, 20:53 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Rockstar has said that the South Central DLC for Midnight Club: Los Angeles will launch on 12th March.
Available on Xbox 360 and PS3, the content expands the game-map by roughly a third and is completely free.
There's also a premium South Central Content Pack that has plenty of new competitions, races, cars and music to enjoy. A US press release cites a price of USD 9.99, which we suppose would equate to 800 Microsoft Points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.60).
The South Central content was accidentally leaked earlier this month; a blooper Microsoft later apologised for.
Fast-eyed and fast-fingered observers noticed a couple of premium vehicle packs added simultaneously, although there's no word on them here. All of the leaked South Central content was removed.
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February 25th, 2009, 00:44 Posted By: wraggster
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Intense high body-count gunplay: Bring the heat with 20+ high powered weapons including heavy machine guns, advanced guided rocket launchers, grenades and explosives
Collaborative G-Unit crew member: 50 never runs alone. He's always got his G-Unit crew covering his back. Select a member of G-Unit to fight by 50's side - each with their own signature weapon
New Brutal Counter-kill system: All new interactive counter-kill system that gives you the control to finish off the enemy
Incredible music and sound: Exclusive music content will immerse you in the war-torn world of all-out combat game play. All of 50's tracks are remixed for the intensity of the game play
Explosive driving and flying sequences: Drive through the city's water runoffs and storm drains in high speed pursuit. Get behind the wheel as 50 while a member of your G-Unit crew shoots down pursuing enemies. Get inside a Blackhawk, mount the Gatling gun and shoot across the opium fields of the mountain valley
Online co-op multiplayer modes: Have your friends join your game online at any time! Have them pick a member of G-Unit's crew to help 50 get payback on those who wronged him
50 Cent and G-Unit music: New, never-before-heard exclusive tracks and classic hits from 50's albums make this the ultimate 50 Cent experience
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The Ultimate 50 Cent Game Experience!
50 Cent and G-Unit® have just played to a sold-out crowd in a war-torn country. But when 50 tries to collect from the shifty promoter, he's told that a local drug lord named Kamal has screwed him over and stolen the box office receipts. 50 is ready to take his wrath out on the promoter, who begs for his life and convinces him there's a way to get his money back and get revenge on Kamal. With you playing as one of the world's biggest Hip-Hop stars, cue an all out battle across two countries to collect payday and payback on those who have crossed 50 Cent!
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-36cq.html
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February 24th, 2009, 19:53 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Over half of the Xbox 360's online userbase pays a Gold subscription to play online, claim statistics from the Seattle PI.
Citing an internal Microsoft document dating between February and June 2008, the report claims that 56 percent of worldwide Xbox Live members paid a Gold subscription at the beginning of last year.
The figure is apparently down from 60% at the same time the year before, which isn't bad if you expect the number of people with Xbox 360s has undoubtedly gone up.
While the figures don't reach into 2009 - or even go past the launch of the New Xbox Experience - the percentage of paying Xbox Live members apparently stayed steady up until its announcement in June 2008.
Expectedly, the highest percentage of Gold subscribers is in the US, where the number stays flat at around 60%.
Speaking in an e-mail statement, Microsoft said: "We've said before that Xbox Live is experiencing incredible growth; in January we had more new Live members join than any other month in the history of Xbox Live.
"With more than 17 million active members, a majority of whom are paying members, Live is a rich social entertainment and gaming experience that is unmatched in the industry."
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February 24th, 2009, 19:48 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Microsoft has officially lifted the lid on a new red Xbox 360, which will come as part of a limited edition Resident Evil 5 bundle pack.
The new bundle will hit shelves in the US and UK on Resi 5's launch day. There's no offial word on price yet, but Game's listing the pack for £229. Not bad.
Here's the official word:
In celebration of the landmark Resident Evil franchise coming to Xbox 360 for the first time, Microsoft unveiled today an Xbox 360 Resident Evil Limited Edition Console Bundle.
Available the same day Resident Evil 5 ships to store shelves, Friday, 13th March, Xbox 360 fans will be able to pick up the bundle featuring an exclusive red Xbox 360 from select retailers.
Fans will enjoy the same premium Xbox 360 Elite experience at an even greater value with a copy of Resident Evil 5, matching Limited Edition red Wireless Controller, black Xbox 360 Headset, a 120 GB Hard Drive and exclusive premium Resident Evil 5 theme (download via Xbox Live)."
MS says supplies "are very limited" (of course it would) and you'll also get a bonus card to download Super Street Fighter ll Turbo HD Remix.
Red Xbox and hardware package images right here
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February 24th, 2009, 00:37 Posted By: wraggster
his Wednesday's Xbox Live Arcade release is Taito's action platformer Exit 2, which (according to Xbox.com) was initially expected to release last week. Exit 2 will be available for purchase from the Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 ($10) and comes packed with 240 stages, ten challenges and an extremely '80s-inspired neon pink logo.
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/23/th...2-enters-xbla/
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February 23rd, 2009, 23:38 Posted By: wraggster
New from Divineo UK
Rock Out with the new sound activated Stagelight.
Super bright Darklite LEDs are projected all around the room, as you lay down
some serious riffs with your latest guitar game.
Sensitivity is fully adjustable to respond to different types or levels of music.
And a pair really gets the party started!
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February 23rd, 2009, 23:33 Posted By: wraggster
New from Divineo UK
For the most demanding players, or just for the ones looking for the ultimate experience, the PRO version of our Rapid Fire Gear controller enhancement also includes tilt sensor technology.
The rapid fire feature is easily programmable/reprogrammable to any button (fire buttons A,B,X,Y, Right Trigger, Left Trigger, Right Bumper, Left Bumper) by simply pressing and holding down the rapid fire button on top of the controller case and pressing and holding the button you want to have rapid fire until the LED blinks.
Also disabling the rapid fire function is done using the same technique. This allows for an infinite rapid fire number of configurations that will please EVERYONE! This is really the ultimate rapid fire mod people have been waiting for.
XCM Rapid fire gear - pro version also comes with the XCM BestTilt kit. The comprehensive solution in turning your Xbox 360 controller into a Tilt sensitive controller.
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February 23rd, 2009, 23:32 Posted By: wraggster
New from Divineo UK
Protect your official Xbox controller (wired or wireless) with style with the Neo Light Protect Jacket. Available in 4 fluorescent colors, it prevents scratches and dust, and does not affect gameplay with its thin size. In the dark it will glow to add a unique look to your controller.
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February 23rd, 2009, 23:28 Posted By: wraggster
New from Divineo UK
A new innovation by XCM in case modding technology, the Hot Rock Case is a full custom Xbox 360 case with a built in digital LED thermometer! Colors change with your console temperature, and it takes a lot of hard core playing to reach the RED!
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