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September 24th, 2008, 19:47 Posted By: Shrygue
via IGN
Banjo-Kazooie, the classic Rare N64 platformer, will be downloadable on Xbox Live Arcade for 1,200 MSP ($15) on November 26, Microsoft has confirmed.
Don't feel like waiting that long? Gamers who pre-order the upcoming Xbox 360 title Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts will get a code good for a free download of the original two weeks before the game is available to the masses on XBLA.
Banjo-Kazooie and Nuts & Bolts will feature a "Stop n Swop" element, originally conceived by Rare in the N64 days, that will allow players to unlock extra content in the newest game by playing the original. Rare and Microsoft also confirmed that Banjo-Tooie, the second game in the franchise, will be coming to XBLA in early 2009.
Check IGN's Xbox Live channel tomorrow for a full preview of the XBLA version of Banjo-Kazooie.
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September 24th, 2008, 19:21 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Because we know you want them, here's a trio of new Far Cry 2 videos we recorded using our own skills from the Xbox 360 version.
You can see the first batch of Far Cry 2 videos we captured in our hands-on impressions here, which go into detail on how we're surprised to find Ubisoft's sequel isn't, in fact, a quick imitation, but it's one of the most exciting FPS games of the year.
CVG's country cousin PC Gamer published the first review, which you can read about here. Look for the full game in the shops on October 24.
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September 24th, 2008, 19:18 Posted By: Shrygue
via Joystiq
The second quarter has come and gone, and while our XBLA download queues have be left decidedly Peggle-free, PopCap's Greg Canessa remains adamant that the addictive puzzler is still on its way. In a recent interview, the PopCap exec blamed the game's tardiness on the addition of further polish and improvements, including 4-player local and online multiplayer over Xbox Live. Goodbye, free time!
Canessa also let slip Peggle's XBLA pricing of 800 Microsoft Points ($10), and while a firm release date for the title still remains up in the air, puzzle addicts can rest a little easier knowing that their addiction-of-choice is still expected to drop like so many colored pegs sometime before the year is out.
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September 24th, 2008, 17:26 Posted By: Darksaviour69
Posted at Bungie.net:Today marks the long awaited arrival of “TU2” for Halo 3. Despite plenty of rumors to the contrary, this update is not ushering in a new “BR spread,” nor does it incorporate enemy AI and campaign components to the Forge map editor. However, beyond the behind-the-scenes technical implications, there are two major components for fans to note.
New Achievements!
The most exciting piece of the update for many of you is the addition of TEN brand new achievements to Halo 3. We’ve covered these in detail in prior weekly updates but in case you’re just joining us, you forgot, or you’re just too lazy to go back and read… here’s the full list:
* Vidmaster Challenge: Lightswitch (0 points) – Get to the rank of Lieutenant in any playlist in the new EXP progression system.
* Vidmaster Challenge: 7 on 7 (0 points) – Enter into any ranked or social playlist with 7 EXP on the 7th of the month.
* Vidmaster Challenge: Annual (0 points) – After 9/25/08, complete Halo on 4-player Legendary LIVE co-op, with Iron, and everyone in Ghosts.
* Double Double (25 points) – On a Legendary map, get two Double Kills during any ranked or social match.
* Poor Yorick (25 points) – On a Legendary map, get 3 Oddball melee kills during any ranked or social match.
* Came…From…Behind (50 points) – On a Legendary map, get 3 assassinations during any ranked or social match.
* Defend This (50 points) – On a Legendary map, get a flag melee kill during any ranked or social match.
* Flag Dropped (25 points) – On a Legendary map, get 2 flag carrier kills during any ranked or social match.
* Road Rage (25 points) – On a Legendary map, get 5 Warthog chaingun kills during any ranked or social match.
* Look Both Ways (50 points) – On a Legendary map, get a Splatter Spree during any ranked or social match.
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September 24th, 2008, 16:56 Posted By: wraggster
News from Divineo USA:
Just arrived in stock:
Official Toshiba-Samsung Xbox 360 DVD drive, version MS28!
Tested for CD reading and eject function, this is the best drive for Xbox 360. As Microsoft Xbox 360 requires a key from your board for the drive to work, you will have to flash the drive with this key for it to function.
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September 23rd, 2008, 20:30 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
A list of Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts' achievements has leaked onto the internet, revealing all sorts of spoilerific nuggets if info.
First up is word that the game appears to have 131 Jiggies and at least five 'worlds' to be explored.
There's also a gym in the hub world, Showdown Town, where you can "train" Banjo, so those hoping for a more traditional platforming experience might not be jipped yet.
The Achievements list also gives further explanation on how the revamped Stop 'n' Swop feature, which was originally planned for the N64 games, transfers data between Banjo XBLA and Nuts & Bolts.
By playing Banjo XBLA it looks like you unlock a "Stop 'n' Swop crate" that needs to be taken to Mumbos Motors, no doubt unlocking special vehicle parts.
We also like Rare's participation in the never-ending Sony dig with a "Massive Damage" achievement.
Read the full list of Achievements over on Xbox360Achievements.org.
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September 23rd, 2008, 19:30 Posted By: wraggster
Xbox Live is going down! On Monday, September 29th at 12:01 AM, the Xbox Live service will be coming down for maintenance that could last up to 24 hours, according to Microsoft's Larry Hryb. The outage will affect the Xbox Live and My Xbox sections of the of Xbox.com as well, and forums will be set to read only for the duration. It's all in preparation for the impending launch of The New Xbox Experience, but only in preparation for it, so don't expect to hop back online when the service goes up and get to work crafting your shiny new avatar. Enjoy the old Xbox experience while you still can!
http://kotaku.com/5053658/xbox-live-...september-29th
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September 23rd, 2008, 19:22 Posted By: wraggster
With Ensemble now disbanded, Gamasutra reveals one of its big projects that never saw the light of day: a Halo MMO. According to various reports, it appears that the game was in development for some time during 2006 and 2007 before being canceled. Seen above, a shot of the UI and an action pose of a Spartan duel-wielding. The design, from what little we can see of it, borrows a lot from World of Warcraft's simplicity and (judging by the dual-wield screenshot) hokeyness.
We understand there are reasons for cancellations, but this seems like a money printer on par with Pokémon and Blizzard's aforementioned MMO, regardless of quality. As Microsoft's Phil Spencer recently mentioned to GamesIndustry.biz, there are "more than two or three teams" working on Halo projects at the moment, so the MMO concept might not be entirely dead.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/23/ca...-was-halo-mmo/
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September 23rd, 2008, 19:18 Posted By: wraggster
In my browsing, I noticed a couple more odd Western games being released in Japan. I've been covering this for a while, so why not?
First there's Cyberfront, part of the trend of dating sim companies to release U.S. games - the company is bringing MLB 2k8 for PS2/3, and 360. Multi-platform! Crazy. But Japan loves baseball, so this isn't the oddest pickup.
This I found even odder. Bethesda has a small publishing outfit in Japan - and it's through this that 2K has released Bully for both PS2 and 360. Not the Wii version! The product description makes multiple references to GTA, reminding readers that the same company makes that game...while also making sure to mention that this is an "American school comedy." Odd positioning. Check the official site for the trailer, which is simply subtitled.
http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/002531.html
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September 23rd, 2008, 19:15 Posted By: wraggster
G.rev has put up some Senko no Ronde Duo screens on the official site after the AM show. Check now, because this link will likely disappear, as they call it a 'temporary' site, showing screens that are from a 15% complete build. Very interestingly, they call it the "Jamma version," indicating firstly that they're no longer using Naomi as the main platform for one thing, and that there is another version, for another (most likely referring to a 360 port?). Thanks to Rid for the link.
http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/002533.html
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September 23rd, 2008, 17:34 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Multiple characters: Fight for justice as Batman and Robin or create chaos as The Joker, Catwoman, and other villains, as you save or destroy Gotham City
Expansive environments: Rocket through sewers and bound across rooftops as you take the fight to the criminals across classic locations in Gotham City
Awesome vehicles: Fight on land, sea, and in the air using a number of powerful Batman, Robin, and villain-controlled vehicles, including the rocket-powered Batmobile, sleek Batboat, and stealthy Batwing
Super abilities: Master special superhero power suits and the new moves that come with them, using gadgets and weapons unique to each of the characters
Game rewards: Customize your characters, build and transform the game environment, and challenge yourself with multi-layered collectibles and rewards
description
In LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame, play as Batman and his sidekick Robin as you build, drive, swing, and fight your way through Gotham City capturing escaped villains including The Joker, The Penguin, and Scarecrow and putting them back in Arkham Asylum where they belong. Then jump into the story from the other side and play as Batman's foes! Enjoy the power you wield and battle Batman while spreading chaos throughout the city. There's no rest for the good (or the evil!).
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2oye.html
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September 23rd, 2008, 17:30 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Get orders from HQ, go on patrol, spot the enemy, and set up a devastating ambush. For the first time, finding the enemy before they find you is part of the challenge
As the squad leader, interact with and get to know your brothers
Players can use or command combined arms teams—machine gun crews create intense fire, bazooka crews destroy buildings and tanks
Hit the dirt and get prone, rip grenades from your chest, and hurl them at your enemies
Team up with your friends online or in your living room and find out if you have what it takes to become fire-team leaders
description
In Brothers in Arms Hell’s Highway you join Matt Baker, Joe Hartsock and the rest of the 101st Airborne Division in Operation Market Garden as they fight to open the infamous Hell’s Highway in a daring bid for a quick end to the war. The classic authentic, squad-based combat series explodes on next-generation hardware, offering unprecedented graphics and features.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-29i6.html
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September 23rd, 2008, 00:25 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Be familiar with the “Gachi” button, by timing your opponents attacks and pressing the gachi button in time, you can guard yourself from combo attacks.
By combining the direction pad and the gachi button presses, launch combo attacks against your opponents.
Launch skills and special character attacks at the expense of your MP gage
Press onto your attack button without releasing it to charge up your attacks, the longer you charge, the more powerful your attacks are.
When you are at a close range to your opponents, you can pick them up and throw them into the air. When you are caught by your opponents, on the other hand, make use of your timing and gachi button to escape from their grips.
Catch yourself by timing your gatchi button presses when your opponents threw you into the air.
description
After six great wars, darkness has once again fallen on this earth and it is up to the next generation of heroes to rescue their land from the clutches of evil and show their people the light. Each of the four heroes are fighting for their own objectives, some of them are fighting for justice, some for their instincts and others for ascertaining their objectives.
This beautiful fighting game differs from games of the same genre by making use of RPG elements like having a large scale story mode. The characters are fully voiced, animated and are very expressive, you can see the look of concentration or fear on their faces when they launch special attacks or are about to be hit. The game runs on high resolution screens in the arcades and is going to push the limits of your third generation consoles. With a network mode, you can fight matches with people from all over the world.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2zj9.html
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September 23rd, 2008, 00:13 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Spectacular action: Perform wild aerial jumps and more than 80 amazing airborne tricks
Detailed environments: Drive in seven real-world locations including Wyoming, Italy, and New Mexico, with more than 30 different tracks
Customization: Build your ATV ride and modify it throughout the game
Multiplayer: Race online in multiplayer mode for up to 16 players
description
The action sports off-road racing game Pure has been developed by Disney Interactive Studios' award-winning development team, Black Rock Studio, in Brighton, England. Pure takes off-road racing to a new level. Featuring vertigo-inducing massive aerial jumps and spectacular airborne tricks in photo-realistic real-world locations all over the globe, Pure delivers heart-pounding action unique to the genre. Experience pure adrenaline and emotion as you execute incredible aerial tricks and death-defying massive jumps.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2rbd.html
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September 23rd, 2008, 00:05 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
Armored Core: For Answer is a high speed mecha action game that combines political and economic strife with all-out warfare. To bring you the most exhilarating gaming experience and to imprint the grand tragedy of war into your hearts, it utilizes the full graphical and audio capacity of your third generation consoles. Go to war with your very own customized mecha and take on opponents that are kilometers in size!
Decades after nations disintegrated, the world is turned into a massive ruin, companies that rule the world with their economic power built their sanctuary in the only unpolluted realm: the skies. But even this paradise falls as the war escalates on Earth beneath it, and no one is able to escape from their turmoils.
What are you fighting for? The future? To protect your loved ones? To destroy your enemies? The nation?
Open your eyes to the truth, for the answer exists only within you.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2zdy.html
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September 22nd, 2008, 23:55 Posted By: wraggster
Lines you're likely to hear from this week's Xbox Live Arcade release, Duke Nukem 3D:
"What are you waiting for? Christmas?"
"It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And I'm all out of gum"
"I ain't afraid of no quake!"
"What are you? Some bottom-feeding, scum sucking algae eater?"
"Hmm, that's one "Doomed" Space Marine."
"I should have known those alien maggots booby trapped the sub."
"And I thought 10 guns was hard to carry!"
"Damn! I'm looking good!"
"Nobody jacks with our Independence!"
"I can't wait to play myself in Duke Nukem Forever, coming Fall 1998."
Killing alien scum will cost you 800 ($10).
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/22/th...em-3d-is-back/
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September 22nd, 2008, 23:49 Posted By: wraggster
Survival action game Hydrophobia has been running silent and deep since it was unveiled over a year ago for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. Recently, Sony's "semi official" Euro blog ThreeSpeech did a three-part piece on the game. Now, PS3 Attitude has an interview with the developers at Blade Interactive, revealing that the game already has a location all set for the sequel. Could we kindly get a release date for the first one?
Whereas the first Hydrophobia takes place on a sinking ship, The Queen of the World (loosely based on the Freedom Ship), the sequel will occur in a "drowned Boston." We'll now have to wait and see if the first game is any good before we commit our excitement to a sequel taking place in PAX's 2010 East Coast location.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/22/li...-talks-sequel/
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September 22nd, 2008, 23:16 Posted By: wraggster
New from Divineo China
Talk to the world or just chat with family and friends on Xbox Live. Use the Xbox 360 headset to strategize with teammates on Xbox Live or in select games that support voice command features.
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September 22nd, 2008, 19:58 Posted By: Shrygue
via MCV
Microsoft has boasted of ‘strong momentum’ following last week’s UK price cuts – and announced that it has broken the six million sales mark in Europe.
The platform holder brought the entry-level SRP for the Arcade console down to £129.99 on Friday, with the standard 60GB 360 priced at £169.99 - leaving it with two consoles under Wii's bargain £179.99 pricetag.
The company also cut the price of its 120GB Elite to £229.99.
Chris Lewis, Vice President, Interactive Entertainment Business EMEA, said: “We’re very excited that more consumers in Europe are joining the ever-growing Xbox 360 community.
We’re now the best-value next-gen console on the market with an entry-level ERP of £129.99, and consumers have clearly responded to that offering.
“We’re supporting this momentum by putting launch-level investment into a European advertising campaign, launching this week, which shows how Xbox 360 is changing the way consumers experience entertainment. With the New Xbox Experience on the horizon, and great titles like Lips, Scene It?; You’re In The Movies, Fable 2, and more, there’s never been a better time to jump in to all that Xbox 360 offers.”
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