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July 30th, 2008, 23:25 Posted By: wraggster
Armored Core for Answer, the thirteenth title in From Software's giant mech love fest, is preparing to stomp onto North American shores later this year. Ubisoft is set to publish the laboriously-titled game, which will unload onto both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in September.
Armored Core for Answer follows 2007's Sega-published Armored Core 4, and promises to once more let players slip behind the controls of a giant modular war machine, with "epic" boss fights, "seamless" 2-player co-op and 7-player competitive modes promised as well. Much like most games that come out of Japan, Armored Core for Answer pits rebels against a malevolent megacorp with the fate of the world, not to mention precious customizable parts (130 new, 400 total), hanging in the balance.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/30/ub...-in-september/
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July 30th, 2008, 23:05 Posted By: wraggster
New from Divineo China
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July 30th, 2008, 19:14 Posted By: JKKDARK
via ElectricPig
Rumour has it Nokia’s mobile games will soon make the leap to the living room, with both Sony and Microsoft in the firing line for console conversions of N-Gage titles.
According to Nokia’s Aki Jarvilehto,the company is looking into concepts “where we use the same assets for Xbox Live Arcade or PlayStation online.”
The Nokia bigwig was speaking at a debate during the Develop Mobile 2008 conference, and while it’s nowhere near an official confirmation, the fact Nokia’s investigating it is enough to get our minds racing.
Both the Xbox’s Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network offer small games for fast download, which would suit N-Gage down to the ground. What’s more, since both consoles are connected to the internet, the N-Gage’s multi-player abilities could easily slot right in.
Of course, there’s the small problem of resolution. We can’t see gamers used to HD-quality graphics settling for mobile games blown up into blur-o-vision on their large telly.
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July 30th, 2008, 15:19 Posted By: Darksaviour69
Halo 3 manages to hold of COD4 for another week, for most played Xbox 360 game on LIVE. Could this be a permanent return after COD4 kicked Halo 3 of the charts all those months ago? Or how long will the reduced price maps (and 1 free map) effect last?
In other news, Too Human Demo stays in the top 10, proving to be popular despite the negative online publicity. Also 10 NCAA Football 09 sneaks into tenth place.
In the Arcade, 1942: Joint Strike has a good start on top, (look out for a review on DCEmu soon). But Go! Go! Break Steady which also début this week, is a no show in the top 10.
Next Week: How will the mighty Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 perform?
LIVE Activity for week of July 21st
Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)
1 Halo 3
2 Call of Duty 4
3 GTA IV
4 Gears of War
5 Guitar Hero III
6 Rock Band
7 Battlefield: Bad Company
8 Too Human Demo
9 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
10 NCAA Football 09
Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions)
1 1942: Joint Strike
2 UNO
3 Golf: Tee It Up!
4 SOULCALIBUR
5 N+
6 DOOM
7 Worms
8 Marble Blast Ultra
9 Geometry Wars Evolved
10 Puzzle Quest
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July 30th, 2008, 02:28 Posted By: wraggster
During its quarterly earnings conference call, EA announced that its first-person romp through the popular Command & Conquer universe would not be released until the company's fiscal year 2010. Converting that information into a format your calendar will better understand: Don't expect Tiberium to arrive before April 2009. We expect this delay from the game's previous Fall 2008 release date will better allow the designers to craft exciting weapons, insert formidable enemies and carefully remove any elements which could remind us of the last time someone tried to make a C&C FPS.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/29/co...o-fiscal-2010/
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July 30th, 2008, 02:03 Posted By: wraggster
Well, what have we here? One of those unicorn-like Opus motherboards? According to an image put forth by one Electric Tuner, that's exactly what we have. If you'll recall, we heard back in February that Microsoft may be utilizing the Opus mobos in order to fit the newer 65 / 90-nanometer CPU / GPU combo into RRoDed Xbox 360s that are just collecting dust in warehouses. Thus, you'll find no dedicated HDMI port here, but it should operate much cooler and in a more reliable fashion than the pre-Falcon rigs. There's no word on how exactly this unit was acquired (a replacement, perhaps?), but you can head on down to the read link for one more picture and a little discussion.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/29/f...s-in-xbox-360/
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July 30th, 2008, 00:05 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released on import at Play Asia:
 
The world’s premier weapon based fighting game franchise returns to showcase the epic struggle between the spirit sword Soul Calibur and the cursed sword Soul Edge.
Soulcalibur IV provides the ultimate next generation experience on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, finally allowing the critically acclaimed franchise to flex its graphical muscles and present this legendary game as it was meant to be enjoyed.
Set to finally reveal the origins of this ongoing story, Soulcalibur IV features new and familiar faces from across the galaxy seeking the rival swords for vengeance, honor and salvation.
Game Features:
Updated HD graphics – Experience the legendary Soulcalibur level of graphics in 720p HD resolution for the first time. Never before, has Soulcalibur looked this good
Ever expanding roster – The lineup of weapon wielding characters grows with new fighters
New fighting system elements
Multiple Mode of play
Online Battles – For the first time ever, fight online to prove who is the ultimate Soulcalibur weapon master in the entire world! Multiple online versus modes and ranking styles will allow fans to test their fighting and management skills.
The influence of the evil and holy swords are spreading beyond this world toward outer space, even the sword masters from Star Wars are entering the fray in this installment. Yoda is joining the ultimate fight in history in the Xbox 360™ editions when the black knight Darth Vader is participating in the PlayStation3™ versions.
The epic fight is accessible via your next generation consoles:
Buy Xbox360 Region Free Soul Calibur IV
Buy PS3 Region Free Soul Calibur IV
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July 29th, 2008, 22:40 Posted By: wraggster
A Microsoft representative has contacted GamesIndustry.biz to respond to a blog post by former XNA community manager David Weller last week, which claimed the company wasn't doing enough to guarantee the quality in its Xbox Live Community Games.
"There will be many ways for users to find the truly quality, creative and fun content on Xbox Live Community Games, and we're going to ensure the best possible experience for consumers," said Microsoft.
"First, there will be free trials of every community game available on Xbox Live as well as a detailed description, because it is really important to us that consumers know what they are paying for. Second, we will have a thriving Xbox Live Community Games storefront for the top-rated games, highest sellers and most downloaded titles of the moment. Finally, consumers will be able to visit Xbox.com to view all of the games available on the service, easily search and sort titles by user-ratings, content and genre, rate games and even download them directly to their Xbox 360."
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ommunity-games
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July 29th, 2008, 22:38 Posted By: wraggster
The heavily rumoured 360 motion sensing controller would be a "smart move" on Microsoft's part, according to an associate producer (Gred Rinaldi) at EA.
He said: "If Microsoft was going to get in on the game, they would need something that incorporated a gyroscope and accelerometer. Microsoft could do it.
"For the Tiger team I think it's huge for us. Something like that fits like a glove. For a golf game it fits perfectly. You don't even need to think about it. You're holding the controller in your hand. It feels like a club. It's shaped like a golf club. You can do that natural motion. It's not like a shooter where you have to run around and still have to use an analogue stick. You can really feel like you're playing golf in your living room. I think that's a huge advantage for golf games and games in general."
http://www.videogamer.com/news/29-07-2008-8942.html
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July 29th, 2008, 20:49 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Microsoft Game Studios boss Shane Kim is working hard to make Xbox 360 an alluring platform for MMO developers.
He canned Cryptic Studios' PC and Xbox 360 online game, Marvel Universe, earlier this year, but says first-party failure needn't hold the genre back from blooming on the console.
"I'll admit MGS has not had success in the MMO space, and that happened under my leadership, so I take full responsibility. It's a tough and challenging space that's evolving all the time - a lot of shifting sands," Kim told Edge. "We haven't been able to crack the code.
"I think we've made the right decision not to proceed with those things like the Marvel MMO. And that's tough, both for customers looking forward to it and teams working on it. That said, we haven't been successful, but there's nothing to say those titles can't be successful on 360."
Shane Kim said he sympathises with third-party frustration caused by lack of a default hard drive and an enclosed online environment - but promises MGS is working hard to find a solution.
"I know that our third-party folks want to enable all kinds of content and we work very hard to create a stable and secure environment on Xbox 360 and that's where you see that [third-party] tension," said Kim.
"I'm sure we can solve that problem though in a way that is good for MMO developers and customers because we want that content: and we're getting very close. But we're late with that, and we feel bad about that."
Cryptic Studios is now hard at work on Champions Online, which also happens to be a superhero MMO for PC and Xbox 360 - as well as PS3. The difference is that Cryptic, and not Microsoft, owns the IP.
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July 29th, 2008, 20:47 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Microsoft has confirmed reports that cross-platform Xbox 360 games are now free to play online for Xbox Live Silver members - but only for a "limited time", it says.
Last week the platform holder scrapped its paid subscription set-up for Games for Windows Live, and since non-paying Silver Xbox 360 users have reported being able to play online on cross-platform games such as Lost Planet and Shadowrun.
According to a Microsoft spokesperson we spoke to this morning, the free service won't last.
"Last week we announced that we were taking off the Gold-only restriction for multiplayer gaming over Games for Windows- Live," a Microsoft spokesperson told CVG.
"For a limited time, we are offering free online multiplayer on Xbox 360/ Games for Windows titles that offer Live cross platform play. This promotion won't last, so we encourage everyone to take advantage of it while they can."
We find it a bit odd that if this is in fact a "promotion," as our MS person says, that the company hasn't publicised it at all. Sounds like a glitch in the system to us.
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July 29th, 2008, 19:20 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released in the USA at Amazon USA:
Summer Athletics offers multiplayer fun for the entire family and brings the action and excitement of the most popular summer sport disciplines right into your living room! The charming 3D comic style, varying levels of difficulty and intuitive controls will make Summer Athletics great fun for beginners and experts alike. Customize your character and develop your career as a professional athlete in career mode or challenge your friends in head-to-head competition.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...kiangagenew-20
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July 29th, 2008, 17:14 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released in the USA at Amazon USA:
Neverland...A world where gods reside in Heaven, the dead in the Underworld, and humans, demons, and various other races struggle for dominance amongst each other on the earth. War was constant between the races, and as each conflict came to a close, the rulers would change.
Magic Era: 996. The ten kingdoms of the land, seizing the opportunity provided by Overlord Janus's death, are attempting to unify the continent under their own banners. This is the beginning of the Great Neverland War. In order to bolster their defenses, kingdoms have begun hiring mercenary units. As new members of the Norius Mercenaries, you and your friend Diaz are eager to prove yourselves. When the squad's commander Judo is mortally wounded in battle, the mantle of leadership is entrusted to you, and so the adventure begins.
Key Features
Strategy RPG for Xbox 360-True strategy role-playing for the Xbox 360. For those who can master it, a deep gauge system allows you to execute devastating combination attacks and contextual menus provide an array of strategic options at your fingertips.
Affect the rise and fall of nations-As a mercenary group, you can choose to aid one master, or aid them all. The course of the Neverland War will be irrevocably changed by your actions.
Incredible gameplay value-Recruit up to 40 playable characters, each with individual sets of attacks. Gather components to build a vast assortment of equipment to cater to your personal strategies. Spectral Force 3 lets you battle through 100 distinct missions.
Product Description
Spectral Force 3 delivers challenging strategy RPG gameplay, a classic fantasy story, and tons of character and item customization options. The ten kingdoms of the land, seizing the opportunity provided by Overlord Janus's death, are attempting to unify the continent under their own banners. This is the beginning of the Great Neverland War. In order to bolster their defenses, kingdoms have begun hiring mercenary units. As new members of the Norius Mercenaries, you and your friend Diaz are eager to prove yourselves. When the squad's commander Judo is mortally wounded in battle, the mantle of leadership is entrusted to you, and so the adventure begins.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...kiangagenew-20
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July 29th, 2008, 17:09 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released in the USA at Amazon USA:
The Classic Fighter Returns
Return to witness the epic struggle between the spirit sword, Soul Calibur, and the cursed sword, Soul Edge, in Soul Calibur IV. Warriors from far reaches of the galaxy battle to control the powerful swords and use them for their own goals. Should these fighters succeed, they will face the ultimate judgment. The ongoing story continues with new revelations, exciting new gameplay features and stunning visuals. And perhaps most exciting of all, a character from the Star Wars universe will also make an appearance.
Key Features
Newest addition to the Soul Calibur series features thrilling next-gen graphics brimming with intensity
Continues the struggle between the spirit sword, Soul Calibur, and the cursed sword, Soul Edge
Features the legendary Yoda as a guest character
Expanded customization options let you give your character a personalized look and specific abilities
Take both customized characters and original favorites online for the first time
Exclusive Special Characters
Beloved Star Wars legend Jedi Master Yoda appears as a guest character in the Xbox 360 version of Soul Calibur IV. In addition to that thrilling fact, you'll also discover expanded customization options that let you bestow your character with a personalized look and specific abilities. And, for the first time, you'll be able to take both customized characters and original favorites online to challenge an entire world of fans. Completely reinvented but with the same intensity you've come to know, Soul Calibur IV provides an adventure that never disappoints.
Thrilling Next-Gen Graphics
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Product Description
Set to finally reveal the origins of this ongoing story, Soul Calibur IV features new and familiar faces from across the galaxy, seeking rival swords for vengeance, honor and salvation. Shown in amazing 720p HD graphics, new and classic characters fight in a revamped battle system to revolutionize the fighting game genre. From character customization to online battles, the features of Soul Calibur IV help propel this venerable franchise into the next generation of gaming. Jedi Master Yoda appears exclusively on the Xbox 360 system. Story - Uncover each character's story line as you battle to reveal their motives Arcade - Take on the challenge in battle after battle in this classic arcade mode Tower of Lost Souls - Fight in special battles to challenge your fighting skills and customizing skills in order to reap the rewards Training - Practice your skills to earn your place as the ultimate weapon master Character creation - Create a character unlike any other, with custom looks and items influencing their skills and abilities, which will affect the outcome of your impending battles Museum View - movies, backgrounds and art that you have unlocked Standard VS - Battle one-on-one in this classic match up for ultimate bragging rights Special VS - Take your customized SC character or newly created character into the world arena and prove if your creation is the best in the world
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...kiangagenew-20
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July 29th, 2008, 11:03 Posted By: Darksaviour69
MS has announced the Xbox LIVE Arcade "Summer of Arcade" with the full line up of XBLA games this summer with a chance to win prizes!
Play the trial or full version of the featured Summer of Arcade game of the week and receive one entry into both the weekly prize drawing and Grand Prize drawings:
* Grand Prize (x1) – 100,000 Microsoft Points, 12 month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and an Xbox 360 Elite console
* Runner-Up Prizes (x2) – 10,000 Microsoft points and a free 12 Month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription
* Weekly Prizes (x5) – 4000 Microsoft points
The full “Summer of Arcade” lineup is:
* July 30: “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2” – Available at 800 Microsoft Points.
* August 6: “Braid”
* August 13: “Bionic Commando: Rearmed”
* August 20: “Galaga Legions”
* August 27: “Castle Crashers”
“Summer of Arcade” sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom and the 50 United States or District of Columbia 17+.
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July 29th, 2008, 03:58 Posted By: wraggster
New from SuccessHK
The S-Video AV Cable included high quality cable ,can provide superior picture.Compared with the common S-Video AV cable, this one has a RCA output(yellow),provide another video output model for players.
The whole length is 2.5m,making the video device put easily.It is compatible with XB360 series fully,simple to use too.
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July 29th, 2008, 02:38 Posted By: wraggster
When former XNA community manager David Weller expressed concerns about crowding and quality standards when the new Community Games launch on Xbox Live, it resembled some of the discussions that have been had in the past regarding Xbox Live Arcade.
However, a Microsoft representative was quick to respond to Weller's concern that the company has a quality control problem, highlighting a few key ways that it plans to ensure its users get the best experience.
"First, there will be free trials of every community game available on Xbox LIVE as well as a detailed description, because it is really important to us that consumers know what they are paying for," said the rep in a statement. "Second, we will have a thriving Xbox LIVE Community Games storefront for the top-rated games, highest sellers and most downloaded titles of the moment."
Current XNA community manager Chris Satchell also discussed the storefront with us during our recent interview with him. But with large volumes of content, it all comes down to the search interface:
http://kotaku.com/5030168/microsoft-...ality-concerns
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July 29th, 2008, 02:10 Posted By: wraggster
Amazon and Circuit City might have that new 60GB Xbox 360 SKU up for pre-order with delivery in August, but Microsoft's game console has always tended to pop up in Targets first, and this time out's no exception -- yep, there it is, hanging out in NYC. Anyone seen one poking around the dish towels and cheap-chic furniture at their local? Let us know in comments!
http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/28/6...et-where-else/
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