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September 3rd, 2008, 18:46 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Realtime Worlds has broken the news to fans that there will be no more downloadable content for its excellent 360 crime-stopper Crackdown, despite player petitions pleading for more.
The news was dropped in a forum post by community manager Chris Dye, who said that the developer was too busy working on MMO APB to carry on supporting Crackdown.
"Unfortunately from a Realtime Worlds perspective there will not be any additional DLC for Crackdown; the company has moved onto our next Project, APB, and is 100% committed to that and other projects yet to be announced, and as such we are not in a position to work on any new Crackdown content," read the post.
Bad news then, not just because Crackdown is awesome but because its last DLC pack was some of the best free downloadable content we've ever seen. Give us a sequel, please.
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September 3rd, 2008, 18:31 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
More aggressive US Xbox 360 pricing now probable, says analyst Colin Sebastian, while Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter agrees cuts might be needed to combat "stagnant demand".
Lazard Capital Markets analyst Colin Sebastian believes Microsoft is likely to cut the prices of its three Xbox 360 models in the US following the company's decision to do so in Japan from September 11.
"We believe the Japan announcement is a likely precursor to more aggressive pricing of the Xbox 360 in the US, and we continue to expect a lower $199 price point on the base Arcade sku (below the $249 Wii price point), as well as lower $299 and $399 prices for the 60GB and 120GB versions, respectively," Sebastian wrote in an investor note Tuesday.
In a separate note Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter also acknowledged the possibility of pre-holiday Xbox 360 price cuts in North America.
"Due to the relatively stagnant demand for Xbox 360, we may see additional price cuts for this system before the holidays (we note recent speculation of Xbox 360 price cuts on September 7, with the Arcade going to $199 from $279, the Pro going to $299 from $349, and the Elite going to $399 from $449," he wrote.
Sebastian also predicted a drop in hardware sales during August as "supplies remain spotty".
"Our checks through late August/early September indicate console hardware supplies are spotty, with Nintendo's Wii in strong demand, and the transition of the PS3 to a new 80GB sku creating some lag in supply. As previously discussed, we expect August NPD data to reflect lower hardware unit sales with Nintendo likely stocking units ahead of the holidays, Microsoft phasing out of the 20GB Xbox360, and the PS3 unit transition."
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September 3rd, 2008, 16:59 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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aka. Warriors Orochi 2
5 plot lines – four of them are continuations of the existing 4 plot lines from the last game, and a new one for Orochi is included this time.
Aside from the heroes from Sengoku and Sangoku periods, special characters from Japanese and Chinese myths enter the fray as well.
Dramatic mode – view the stories and various situations by enabling this mode.
Versus mode and survival mode – Versus mode supports a large range of battles, from all out war, shooting battles to speedy fights. Play against the computer in survival mode and test your skills.
Team battle system – To aid your falling comrades, launch combined special attacks.
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The demon lord Orochi has been defeated a month ago by the sengoku and sangoku heroes he has abducted. The residents thought that an era of peace has finally come.
However, another wave of evil is brewing in the darkness. In this dystopic world, Orochi's underlings are competing against each other to become the strongest in order to succeed Orochi, and it is up to the Sengoku and Sangoku warriors to restore some order.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2ulg.html
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September 3rd, 2008, 16:52 Posted By: wraggster
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Unleash the Pain — Enjoy the satisfaction of deforming your opponent’s face by throwing a flurry of combos from all over the ring. Add insult to injury by bringing their defeated head home to display in your Trophy Room for the whole world to see.
Pick Up and Punch—With easy-to-use gameplay controls, string together haybreakers, face shots, and body blows until you find the right moment to drop the most nasty punch in your arsenal—the FaceBreaker.
Customized Boxers—Create boxing’s next legend using more than 60 image sliders, plus a full color palette and a closet full of costumes. From fat and bald to skinny and tall, your possibilities are endless.
Photo GameFace—Using real-life photos and images, upload your pretty face—or a face you love to hate—and share them online via EA SPORTS World.
With Friends Like These … —Twelve outlandish characters—each with unique attributes and special attacks—are ready to throw down in a moment’s notice. Do you have the guts to step in the ring against them all?
Brawl for It All—Throw your hat in the ring during the most extreme boxing tournament. Put your skills on display as you battle past every character, earning belts—and ultimate glory—along the way.
Couch Royale—Pass the controller and the trash talk as you and your friends pulverize each other in multiplayer bouts. With knockdowns carried over from bout to bout, fight a fair fight regardless of skill level.
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Oh no. This isn’t your mama’s fighting game. This is FaceBreaker, an all-out, hit ‘em where it counts arcade boxing phenomenon from EA SPORTS Freestyle. Put your onions on the line by calling out the most disrespectful fighters around, and see if you have what it takes to dominate the most hazardous boxing video game since … never. Whether you’re a hard-as-nails fighting machine or laying the smack down for the first time, pound your most hated rivals into the canvas in FaceBreaker, where only the strong survive.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2mfx.html
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September 2nd, 2008, 22:52 Posted By: wraggster
It's no secret that a 120GB Zune is on the way, and thanks to B&H Photo, it looks like we also know how much it'll cost: $249. That's right in the range (and more bang for the buck than a certain fruit company's large-capacity player), so we can't say we're too surprised -- but what's this listed right under it? A blue flash Zune for $149? Indeed it is -- and with the most mythical of Zune colors about to make its debut along with those rumored media and software / social services updates, we're guessing the Zune Guy is rethinking that whole "f***ing bulls**t" assessment. Then again, probably not.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/02/1...-in-the-works/
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September 2nd, 2008, 20:38 Posted By: Shrygue
via Joystiq
We've been in Olympic withdrawal in recent weeks, wishing that we could just once more see Michael Phelps win America's heart through wild gesticulation or try to deduce which one of the Croatian swimming team members is actually a dude (spoiler alert: all of them).
Now, you can recapture the glory with a new demo for Beijing 2008 that has just arrived on the 360, a sample of what has been called "the best Olympics game ever." Sure, that's a little like being the world's mightiest primordial dwarf, but it's also plenty endorsement for something that's completely free.
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September 2nd, 2008, 20:08 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Gears of War 2 is "85/90%" complete, series mastermind and PR pet Cliff Bleszinski has revealed.
The 360-exclusive sequel joins other first-party efforts Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise, which is almost in the shops, and Fable II, which is (apparently) finished and 'gold'.
Speaking to Xbox World 360, Cliffy said, "We're basically at the 85/90% polish stage right now, doing some last minute optimisations.
"I boot the game up every morning and go through campaign mode, making sure it's all stitched together and batshit insane." Lovely.
Mr. B also made comment on Gears' now infamous grey colour palette, promising that the second is a least a bit more colourful.
"We kind of actively aimed for the de-saturated look, but its since become de riguer for this generation of games," said the chainsaw-gun man. "I think that's why something like Mirror's Edge has become kind of like an oasis in the desert of E3 - 'Look! There's a red crate! I love you!'
"We actually have a little more colour in Gears 2 - reds, oranges. Hopefully you've noticed. What I can tell you is that if there was a Gear 3 it'll be a total disco town: purples, pinks and greens everywhere!"
Gears number 2 is out on November 7. Read the fully interview with Bleszinski in Xbox World 360 issue 70, in shops tomorrow.
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September 2nd, 2008, 20:01 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Rod Fergusson, manager of the Gears of War franchise at Epic Games, believes developers will soon be at the upper end of what the Xbox 360 can technically achieve.
He said Gears of War 2 had come surprisingly far during the two to three years since development wound down on the original.
"We're certainly approaching the upper end of what developers are able to do with it, but just looking at all the demos we saw today - ours and others - it's clear that all the games just keep improving, and keep pushing that bar," Fergusson told Gamasutra.
"It's a slow cycle; you only get a kick at it every couple years, and so it takes a while for people to see that progress. There will be games in development that won't ship until 2010, and I'm sure they'll look killer, just because, again, they'll have more time with [the console] and learn from mistakes and optimisations of others.
"So, I don't know; I think we're getting up there, but I still think there's room to grow," said Fergusson.
Gears of War 2 will be released exclusively for Xbox 360 on 7th November. Among the many improvements will be expanded online pursuits for two teams of five, plus loads more weapons, characters, abilities and even a more in-depth storyline.
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September 2nd, 2008, 17:00 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
Soul Calibur is a fighter that dwells not only on the action, but the story as well and to accentuate all the different scenes, the romantic, exciting and eerie moods, the producers make use of the OST.
Since the game is ultimately a game about three holy swords against the evil weapon, expect a lot of grandly orchestrated pieces that dwells on the heroic atmosphere.
The wielders of the Soul Caliburs are from different countries, e.g. Europe, Korean, China etc, to go with the image of these countries, there would be music of various styles in the double disc OST.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2ua4.html
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September 2nd, 2008, 16:57 Posted By: wraggster
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Interact with the piñatas: Getting to know and understand the personalities and requirements of your piñatas is essential if you want them to stay happy and thrive
Interact with the characters: Decide how much help you want from the local guides, shopkeepers, and work force. Go it alone or get them involved—you choose
Watch them grow: Discover the secrets of more than 60 different candy-filled piñata animals to see them grow, change, fight, and even dance!
Anything can happen: Guide a constantly evolving, vibrant world to keep your piñata happy and protect them from dangers threatening to break them open
Maintain harmony: Maintaining harmony within a growing community isn’t always easy when rivalries, illness, injuries and even candy-spilling fights occur
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Viva Piñata™ is a window to another world where wild-roaming, living piñata animals inhabit a growing, changing garden world. Take control of this environment and the piñata within it, influencing its contents to create your very own pet paradise.
Once you have resident piñatas, begin to personalize your loyal community. Piñatas can be individually named and given their own personally designed tag to put on display as a declaration of their home turf. The customization doesn’t end there. Make the colorful critters more distinctive by customizing them with all kinds of costumes and accessories.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2uq0.html
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September 2nd, 2008, 16:53 Posted By: wraggster
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.
Other modes are:
Survival mode where you fight strings of battles until your HP bar depletes completely.
Time attack mode where you have to defeat a set number of enemies under a time constraint.
Practice mode where beginners learn how to launch special skills and attacks.
Gallery mode where you view the event CG and movies you have collected in the story mode.
The Asian version of the ultimate crossover between a fighter and an RPG is chosen as this week's special product. Battle Fantasia for Xbox360™ is sold at a bargain price of US$ 24.90 only.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...9-en-84-n.html
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September 2nd, 2008, 16:51 Posted By: wraggster
Agarest Senki, Compile Heart/RED's previously PS3-only tactics RPG (though it's a port of a PC game) is coming to the 360 as Agarest Senki Reappearance, according to retail sites. The 360 version will have more downloadable content (dungeons, items), more voices, and some extra illustrations and things. It's coming out on November 27 for 7,140 yen.
http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/002509.html
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September 1st, 2008, 20:37 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Fable II is "the best, most complete game I've ever worked on," says mastermind Peter Molyneux, just as the RPG sequel is said to have now gone gold at Lionhead's Guildford HQ.
Speaking in an interview with CVG's paper cousin, Xbox World 360, Molyneux says he hasn't made "the same mistakes I made in the past," with the second Fable.
"Black & White, The Movies, Dungeon Keeper, pretty much every game I've ever done has had interesting features thrown in to the pot without worrying what the flavour was like," he said.
"I'd rate it a 9 out of 10," Molyneux added, when asked if he'd fulfilled his original vision with Fable II.
"It's the best, most complete game I've ever worked on. The look is perfect, the interface is fantastic. It's a role-playing game, but where are all the f***ing icons? Aren't you supposed to be cluttering the screen up with mini-maps and the like? Not us.
"RPGs are one of the most complex game types there are," added Molyneux. "But for me, the idea of being who I want to be and my character being different to yours, well, I think is one of the coolest genres of game."
Fable II is out on October 24. Look for the full interview in Xbox World 360 issue 70, on newsstands this Wednesday September 3 (and in subscriber's hands now).
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September 1st, 2008, 19:17 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
Microsoft has announced price cuts in the Australian territory for a number of Xbox 360 peripherals, with some dropping as much as 40 per cent.
The Xbox 360 Headset and Universal Media Remote have fallen from AUD 49.95 to AUD 29.95, while the Wireless Racing Wheel is down from UAD 199.95 to AUD 149.95, reports iTWire.
Meanwhile the 120GB hard drive is down AUD 30 to AUD 199.95 and the Wireless Networking Adapter is down AUD 20 at AUD 149.95.
The peripherals cost reduction follows the new console SKU prices in the country, which are now AUD 349 for the Arcade, AUD 499 for the Pro and AUD 649 for the Elite consoles respectively.
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September 1st, 2008, 17:01 Posted By: wraggster
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A classic series returns – The newest installment of the Tales RPG series keeping the established gameplay formula that fans love
Next Gen sights and sounds – First Tales RPG game with high-definition graphics, broadcast quality animation, and Dolby surround sound
Evolved real-time battle system – New refinements and additions to the trademark Tales real-time battle engine making for the most action-packed, dynamic RPG fighting ever
Fan favorite character designs – Characters designed by famous manga artist, Kosuke Fujishima, responsible for popular series’ Ah! My Goddess, Sakura Taisen and You’re Under Arrest
Immersive look and feel – Detailed environments, animation and an artistic style so good, it’s like playing a cartoon
Dramatic story – Gripping tale of a young hero on a quest for justice, trust and friendship filled with unexpected twists and turns at every step
A decade of Tales – The first game celebrating the Tales 10 year anniversary
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A power struggle begins in a civilization dependant on an ancient technology, the blastia, and the Empire that controls it. The fates of two friends traveling separate paths intertwine in an epic adventure that threatens the existence of all. Tales of Vesperia marks the first Tales RPG release in HD with detail and graphics never before seen in the series. Now, real-time battles are more exciting than ever with over limits, the ability to unleash fatal strikes, combinations and burst artes. The next evolution of the revered role-playing series comes to the Xbox 360®.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2oyi.html
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September 1st, 2008, 16:59 Posted By: wraggster
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Larger than all previous Mercenaries combined, the world of Mercenaries 2 is jam-packed with colorful characters and environments
Recruit other mercenaries to build your own private military company
of weapons, land-based vehicles and watercraft are available for you to use and blow the stuffing out of everything!
Play the main campaign with the help of your friends. Jump in and out of a game at any time
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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames™ is an explosive open-world action game set in a massive, highly reactive, war-torn world.
When a power-hungry tyrant messes with Venezuela's oil supply he sparks an invasion that turns the country into a warzone. But for you, international crisis is all upside: You are a mercenary, and you profit from chaos. Mercenaries 2™ features a slew of potential clients, all willing to pay you to do their dirty work. These are world powers with deep pockets, deep grudges, and enough arms and ammo to start World War III. This is your kind of environment.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2o7p.html
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September 1st, 2008, 12:21 Posted By: Darksaviour69
In a Penny Arcade Expo interview posted over on Joystiq, The Behemoth's Dan Paladin and Tom Fulp talk Castle Crashers problems, making it very clear that they're working hard to release an online co-op fixing patch "as soon as possible."
"We're trying to get it out as soon as possible, because we know it's important to people" Paladin explained, saying that the main issue with Castle Crashers' online component is due to players' conflicting network conditions. But Paladin made it clear that they did all they could to work out potential network issues prior to launch saying that network problems "was something that never came up in testing." So, when will we see patch goodness? As soon as humanly possible, though truthfully, Fulp admitted that there "isn't any official time frame yet."
Check out the complete The Behemoth interview over at Joystiq to learn more about the Castle Crashers development process, how pricing XBLA games really works and learn a super secret strategy for unlocking a few new in-game characters.
via Xbox360fanboy
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September 1st, 2008, 10:55 Posted By: Darksaviour69
Right now, there aren't many/any 360s in Japan. Place went bananas for Tales of Vesperia, they're practically sold out, and won't be getting any more in for a while. When they do come back in, there'll be a slight change: they'll be cheaper. A lot cheaper. Microsoft Japan have announced that - as was rumoured last week when Bic Camera accidentally jumped the gun - the 360's due for some price cuts. The Arcade 360 will have its price slashed by ¥8,000 to ¥19,800 (USD$182), which makes it significantly cheaper than the ¥25,000 Wii. The Pro and Elite will also be reduced, by ¥5,000 (from ¥34,800 to ¥29,800/USD$274) and ¥8,000 (from ¥47,800 to ¥39,800/USD$367) respectively.
Story by kotaku via Forbes
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August 31st, 2008, 21:45 Posted By: wraggster
One of my most anticipated games for this year is Left 4 Dead, Valve's Zombie Apocalypse game that's all about cooperative play. The thing is I haven't been able to try, and until this week no one has, is the Xbox 360 version of the game.
I was worries that a Valve game built to be a PC experience would lose some of its luster when it hit the Xbox 360. So I sat down yesterday to play through one of the game's 20 or so maps.
http://kotaku.com/5043904/kicking-zo...no-ps3-version
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