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May 9th, 2008, 01:04 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft is teaming up with the Boys & Girls Club of America to help kick-off the inaugural National Family Fitness Day on May 12.
The event will take place at the Children’s Aid Society’s Dunlevy Milbank Center Boys & Girls Club, New York and inclide a chance to play DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE 2 on the Xbox 360 for free. Supermodel Christie Brinkley and health expert and physician Dr. Carlon Colker will both be on hand to kick things off.
Boys & Girls Clubs in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Seattle will also be hosting similar Family Fitness Day events, though none of them will be getting a super model on hand.
“Making sure that my children stay active and healthy is my top priority,” Brinkley said. “My children and I love to find new and exciting ways to get up and get moving, and playing games like ‘DanceDanceRevolution’ on Xbox 360 lets my kids have fun and get fit at the same time. And I have to admit, I have a blast playing it too.”
The event is happening the week before Wii Fit takes over a part of Central Park with their own fitness expert: Ashley Borden
http://kotaku.com/5008300/xbox-360-s...ly-fitness-day
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May 9th, 2008, 00:46 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft's recently refurbished Zune store features a lot of NBC content like Heroes and The Office, but it looks like it may have come at what could be a steep price: NBC recently told the New York Times that it's working with Microsoft to develop "copyright filters" for the Zune that would "remove pirated movies and videos." (We'll pause for a moment so you can gape appropriately.) Granted, it's not clear whether NBC wants to actually delete non-DRM'd media or simply block playback, but apparently the network thinks it's an issue on par with variable pricing, and it's not in the iTunes Store because Apple refuses to cooperate. Microsoft, on the other hand, is apparently cheerfully working on such a solution, dubbed the "copyright cop," and says that it's sympathetic to NBC's concerns because it also suffers from piracy issues. Sigh. Of course, none of this is new territory for NBC or Microsoft: the two companies are working in similar content filtering systems to be implemented at the ISP level with AT&T, and NBC and SanDisk are working on a filter for Sansa players as well. Still, if Microsoft is serious about competing with the iPod, signing up for consumer-hostile DRM systems that actually block playback and potentially delete files just isn't the way to do it -- let's hope this one dies on the vine.
Update: Although a spokesperson told the NYT that Microsoft was working with NBC on anti-piracy efforts, the company is now saying that it has no plans to implement a "copyright cop" in the Zune, and the Zune Insider blog confirms. Great, now just cancel the ISP-level filtering system and we'll be all set.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/07/m...ters-for-zune/
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May 9th, 2008, 00:29 Posted By: wraggster
While our primary gripe with the 360 continues to be drive noise, any improvements to the console that might subdue the impression it's eating our games and heating our continent would certainly be welcome. Microsoft's Jasper 65nm chipset has been in the works for the Xbox 360 for a while, and now reports are coming fast and furious that Taiwanese companies are picking up the contracts for the chips, and the new setup will be sucking down less wattage and pumping out less heat by August of this year. After that attention will turn to the rumored Valhalla, to be built by the same Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which will combine the CPU and GPU into a new super-efficient chip for fall of '09 if these reports are anything to go by.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/08/x...ugust-release/
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May 8th, 2008, 20:19 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Liverpool-based developer Bizarre Creations has finished all work on Project Gotham Racing 4 and won't be working on any further downloadable content packs.
When asked about what might be in a future update from the team, community man Ben Ward explained: "I'm afraid Bizarre Creations won't be adding anything more to PGR4 in the future. We've completed the hand-over to Microsoft, so any further add-ons will come from them and not us I'm afraid."
There's been no word from Microsoft on PGR's next move as of yet.
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May 8th, 2008, 20:11 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Someone at Microsoft must've realised that Ninja Gaiden II's out next month, because it's gone and stuck EVERY screenshot and movie left of the Tecmo slasher onto the internet; that's 41 screenshots and three movies of ninja carnage.
It's out on June 6 and there's a demo planned to appear on Xbox Live Marketplace sometime before release (hopefully this month).
We recently did a week of coverage on the 360 sequel, including this hands-on preview with the latest version of the game - New York City and katana-wielding dogs included. Have a read while the thumbnails below struggle to load.
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May 8th, 2008, 20:07 Posted By: Shrygue
via IGN
Get your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 connected to the net today and you'll find yourself the opportunity to grab a demo of Race Driver: GRID, Codemasters' latest racer that looks to wow petrolheads this coming summer – and as an extra incentive to take up some of your beloved hard drive space, there's the chance to win a BMW 3-Series car for EU players who can bag the fastest lap.
Offering up a generous cross section of Codemasters' comprehensive take on the world of racing, the demo allows players to get behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang GT-R in San Francisco, a Nissan S15 Silvia around the docks of Yokohama and a BMW 320si on the Spanish Jarama circuit.
The BMW 3-Series – which would normally set you back to the tune of over £20,000 – will be contested for in a final showdown in the zavvi store on London's Oxford Street on May 23, with the top five players taken from the European online leaderboards and duking it out face to face.
Xbox 360 owners can get their hands on the demo now, and it's expected to land on the PlayStation Network later today.
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May 8th, 2008, 19:58 Posted By: Shrygue
via Joystiq
Reports that Xbox 360's Jasper chipset will begin shipping in August continue to hum along, as China Economic News Service has named three Taiwanese companies that have been contracted to manufacture, test and package the pair of 65nm microprocessors in preparation for a summer rollout. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will build the chips, Advanced Semiconductor Engineering will test and package them, and Nanya will supply flip-chip packaging substrates (which sure do sound important). The Jasper combo will ideally use less power, simplify cooling and, most importantly, cut back on the console's jibba jabba.
Industry analysts have also pegged TSMC as the primary candidate for Valhalla chipset production (in addition to the Jasper contract, TSMC has also built 90nm chips for an older version of Xbox 360). Valhalla is rumored to be a single super-chip that combines the properties of a 65nm CPU and 65nm GPU, and is expected to be incorporated into Xbox 360 hardware in the fall of 2009.
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May 8th, 2008, 19:51 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
On May 16 - that's next Friday - you'll be able to pick up PS2 and Xbox 360 versions of PES 2008 on the cheap(ish).
Both iterations are going budget, you see, the Xbox 360 version to retail at £24.99 and the PS2 version at £19.99. Konami calls the trip to the bargain bin for the duo "the essential summer signing".
PES 2008 was received reasonably well by critics - well, apart from the PS3 version, which Pro Evo creator Sebass himself has admitted was "far from what we wanted".
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May 8th, 2008, 01:46 Posted By: wraggster
While at the Zune Media Event in Redmond on Monday, the media had some downtime between presentations, and naturally the conversation moved to Microsoft vs. Apple. The mix of bloggers, reporters and Microsoft advertorial/internal bloggers provided some predictable replies. iPhone's keyboard sucks...WinMo's browser is blah...The iPhone isn't mainstream because my grandma doesn't care about it...on and on. Then the convo turned to iPod vs. Zune, and the question of Zune's lack of Mac support came up. The closest anyone came to giving a good reason was suggesting Mac users bought Apple products more for the logo than the actual product, meaning they'd never abandon the iPod for a Zune. A fair point, perhaps, but a silly reason for a company to justify their lack of support for another platform.
http://gizmodo.com/388190/seriously-...upport-for-mac
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May 8th, 2008, 01:45 Posted By: wraggster
One lonely Zune owner in West Hollywood is searching Craigslist high and low for one of his own—a simple lady to "rocket sweet tracks up each other's Zune slots." Isn't looking for a Zune-using soulmate the technological equivalent of being the last unicorn, fervently searching Earth for a companion, but ultimately settling on a one night stand with a horse* on its way to the glue factory? We mean, what was meant to be a one night stand. Before her kids moved in. Of course, if this is a viral ad, it's far less funny. And it probably is.
*Admittedly, we have to place in our Zune-unicorn metaphor for the role of the horse. So you can just assume the Zune owner resorts to herpes-covered prostitute who uses a Rio or something
http://gizmodo.com/388212/zune-owner...ove-connection
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May 8th, 2008, 01:37 Posted By: wraggster
Yesterday, NBC jumped aboard Starship Zune after its protracted breakup with iTunes. It's clear why—and going with NBC's pricing was only part of it. Saul at the NYTimes says that Microsoft has agreed to develop a copyright filter that would block pirated content from being played on Zunes. Which is exactly what NBC was demanding from iTunes. Sucks, right? Well NBC's president of digital distribution just thinks you don't know what's good for you:
http://gizmodo.com/388219/microsoft-...irated-content
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May 8th, 2008, 01:27 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft is apparently quite happy with the hardware sales boost it received with the release of GTA IV in Europe. GameDaily reports that a representative for Microsoft Europe said, "Today is has become clear that consumers are finding Xbox 360 the best way to experience Liberty City." Microsoft stated that Xbox 360 console sales jumped 125% in the UK, "reflecting the popularity of this franchise on the platform."
Not to rain on Microsoft's parade, but the company didn't actually reveal a sales number to go with that 125%. So, for all we know, the week before GTA IV released the company sold 10 consoles in the UK, and the following week it sold about 23. Let's put an end to the war of percentages! We know victory is 200% sweeter when fought that way ... but we believe that's true only 33% of the time.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/07/gt...ump-125-in-uk/
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May 7th, 2008, 18:52 Posted By: wraggster
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XCM has just updated their popular first person shooter adapter for the Xbox 360. The XFPS Sniper Plus offers increased compatibility and accuracy over previous models. The XFPS Sniper Plus is available now for $94.95.
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Can map all the 360 controller keys (include both analog sticks) to any key of the keyboard.
Compatible with 95% of different kind of mouse and keyboard.
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Built in Turbo (Auto Fire) functionality. Independent Auto fire buttons: Eight customizable auto-fire buttons
Can adjust the mouse sensitivity from 2 extra wheels with 16 levels of
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Connect PS2â„¢ compatible controllers to your Xbox360â„¢
Compatible with PS2â„¢ joypads, light guns, racing wheels, dancing mats & more
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May 7th, 2008, 18:51 Posted By: wraggster
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Team Xecuter has done consumers a huge favor by developing a solution to the “red ring of death” problem that plagues so many Xbox 360 consoles. Installation is a snap and the price can not be beat at only $11.99 per kit. Order the Xecuter RROD Red Ring Of Death Fix For Xbox 360 today at ConsoleSource.com
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May 6th, 2008, 22:17 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Microsoft has unveiled this week's Xbox Live Arcade title, Wits and Wagers.
It's billed as "the trivia party game where you don't need to know the right answers to win". You can achieve success just by making educated guesses, playing the odds or knowing your competitors well.
There are more than 700 trivia questions and up to four players can take part in online games. Up to six of you can play offline. The game supports the Xbox Live Vision Camera and the Big Button Pad that comes bundled with Scene It!
Wits and Wagers will be available for download from Wednesday, priced at 800 Microsoft Points - that's GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.60 in the old money.
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May 6th, 2008, 21:59 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
Chart-Track has released finalised UK sales data for Grand Theft Auto IV's launch date and first full week, showing sales of 926,000 units for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions combined.
Day one sales were 631,000 units. The first week sales were spread across five days. According to Chart-Track, GTA IV software revenue is bigger than the entire software market revenue of any week so far this year after the first week of 2008.
Chart-Track also reported that the first week of GTA IV software units has already surpassed all but the top three All Formats titles of 2007 - FIFA 08, Brain Training and Call of Duty 4.
514,000 copies were sold for Microsoft's Xbox 360 and 413,000 copies were sold for Sony's PlayStation 3 - a split of 55 per cent to 45 per cent.
Chart-Track is reporting that GTA IV's launch had almost the same effect on console hardware sales for both systems - with PS3 hardware sales up 127 per cent from the previous week and Xbox 360 hardware sales up 125 per cent.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which launched on 29 October 2004, sold 501,000 copies on its first day and 677,000 units during its first week - which consisted only of two days. At the time it was released, the PS2 had an installed base of approximately 6.6 million.
San Andreas still holds the day one and week one record for the individual format, but GTA IV is the new record holder for all formats.
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May 6th, 2008, 21:53 Posted By: wraggster
Take-Two has sued the Chicago Transit Authority for violating its free speech and contractual rights after the authority pulled ads for Grand Theft Auto IV on the transit system without explanation. Reuters reports that Take-Two accuses the CTA of violating the contract for the $300,000 ad campaign that involved running GTA IV ads around the transit system for six weeks between April and June.
The suit seeks an order for the CTA to run the ads, as well as at least $300,000 in damages. Reuters states the GTA IV posters were removed following a FOX news report on the ads. Now, we're not lawyers (although we do have one writing for us), so we can't say if the CTA violated a basic contract, but Chicago residents should let us know if they see the ads back up and snap a photo.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/ta...ng-gta-iv-ads/
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May 6th, 2008, 21:52 Posted By: wraggster
Niko Bellic apparently isn't stopping with conquering with Liberty City, he's now extended his dominion as Grand Theft Auto IV took the top slot on the weekly Xbox Live activity charts, dethroning longtime king Call of Duty 4. The rest of the top five was rounded out by Halo 3, Guitar Hero III and that old stalwart, Gears of War.
To anyone who's grown accustomed to their friends list just being a solid column of "GTA IV" this shouldn't come as much of a surprise. But we'll be interested to see if the game's multiplayer can help it hang on in the charts even after fans start finishing Niko's story en masse.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/gt...box-live-hill/
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May 6th, 2008, 21:48 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft has quite a bit in store for the Zune faithful with its new Zune version 2.5 software update. The high points are the new Zune Card integration and the addition of TV show downloads on Zune Marketplace, but much-requested features like gapless playback, improved syncing controls, meta data editing, auto playlists and other tweaks have also been included. On the marketing front, Microsoft is really pushing the Zune Pass going forward, and will be launching a new TV commercial to help plug it. Subscribers will particularly benefit from the new Zune Card sharing, which lets you automatically score copies of your pals' favorite songs, artists and recent plays -- non-subscribers can view that Zune Card info, but will have to buy the tracks if they want to have a listen. Unfortunately, news on the video store front isn't so compelling: Microsoft is only adding TV shows at this point, no movies, and there's no way to pull video you've bought on your 360 over to your Zune. There's no reason Microsoft can't close this loop and turn some scattered media offerings into a compelling ecosystem, but until then we suppose we'll have to thank our lucky stars that we can shell out 160 MS Points ($2.00) for TV shows we can watch for free online. The 2.5 Spring Update is a free download and should be available nowish.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/06/z...-card-sharing/
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