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November 7th, 2007, 20:06 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Those of you still playing Bizarre Creations' fairly decent rhythm-action game Boom Boom Rocket will soon be able to play along to it with guitar and dance mat peripherals. Wicked!
An upcoming patch adds support for both, and also makes a number of changes and tweaks to the scoring system and leaderboards, eliminating a few bugs in the process. It's all passed certification, which means it "won't be too much longer now".
"We're really happy that this update is finally going to see the light of the outside world, and we'd like to thank the Boom Boom Rocket faithful for sticking with the game through thick and thin," says Bizarre's lovely website.
So what's it like playing BBR with a dance mat? Well, as you can see on YouTube, it's very ridiculous. Check out our Boom Boom Rocket gamepage for the review and all the other jazz you've come to expect.
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November 7th, 2007, 20:05 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Microsoft suit with a made-up name, Mindy Mount, has said the Xbox 360 will be around for years.
Suggesting that maybe it chopped the head off Xbox a little early, she told a group of intimidating money people that they need look no further than the PS2 for inspiration.
"Look at the PS2; they've gone a long-time and seem to have pretty good legs on what they are doing," Mount spouted at a conference on interactive entertainment earlier in the week (reported by Reuters).
"If we were able to do that, as CFO I think that's great, because every year you draw it out you increase profitability."
The Xbox was thrown in the bin when Microsoft launched the 360 in November 2005. However, playground rival Sony made no such move, and we have seen an almost renaissance-like period for the PS2 in 2007, with strong releases like Okami, God of War II and Final Fantasy XII.
So popular has its old darling remained, it has lead observers to speculate that it was why Sony decided to remove backwards compatibility from the PS3. And a quick glance at the freshly announced and redesigned PS2 with built-in power supply adds considerable fuel to that fire.
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November 7th, 2007, 20:04 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
Microsoft has officially announced a new parental control feature, the Xbox 360 Family Timer.
The Family Timer will enable parents to set the appropriate amount of gaming and entertainment time for their kids, on a daily or weekly basis.
"As a leader in interactive entertainment, it's Microsoft's responsibility to provide parents with tools they can use to manage their children's video gaming and online experiences, and we have made that a priority from the very start," said Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft.
Similar to its Windows Vista counterpart, the new Xbox 360 Family Timer can restrict children's activity time and can be set on a per-day or per-week basis. Helpful "notifications" will appear to warn the gamer that the session is nearing the end and the feature will automatically turn off the console when a pre-determined time limit has been exceeded.
The Family Timer feature will be available for download via Xbox Live in early December.
According to Microsoft, Xbox was the first videogame and entertainment system with built-in parental controls for both online and offline use.
"We've seen a tremendous response to the robust parental controls offered on Xbox 360 and Windows Vista, and the Xbox 360 Family Timer will continue to deliver on our promise to provide safer, balanced and fun entertainment for everyone," Bach said.
"Professionally, I am proud of my division's work in this area, and personally, as a parent of three school-age children, I know how important it is to be engaged in an ongoing dialogue with my family in order to uphold our household screen time rules."
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November 7th, 2007, 20:03 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
Microsoft has said that it hopes the shelf life for its Xbox 360 will be longer than five years – the lifespan traditionally associated with a home console.
The console manufacturer dropped support for the original Xbox once it had released its successor in late 2005 – only four years after the launch of the original machine.
Speaking at a BMO Capital Markets conference, Mindy Mount pointed to the success of Sony's PlayStation 2, a machine entering its eighth year on the market.
"Look at the PS2; they've gone long-time and seem to have pretty good legs on what they are doing," said the chief financial officer.
"It we were able to do that, as a CFO I think that's great, because every year you draw it out you increase profitability," reports Reuters.
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November 7th, 2007, 02:22 Posted By: Elven6
November 6, 2007 - Electronic Arts confirmed today that it has closed its 150-employee Chicago studio as part of its overall restructuring plan to trim about 350 jobs and return to profitability.
In a memo sent to studio workers, EA president Frank Gibeau gave kudos to general manager Kudo Tsunoda but said that, despite its rising costs, the studio was not on track to be profitable until 2011.
"Within the EA Games Label, we are committed to running each franchise and facility as a city/state, teams with unique creative identities as well as responsibility for product quality, ship dates and profitability...." Gibeau said. "Unfortunately, EA Chicago hasn't been able to meet that standard....Closing EA Chicago is the toughest decision I've made in my career - one that in no way reflects on the talent and dedication of the people who work there."
Notable games developed or under development at EA Chicago include the Def Jam series, the Fight Night series and an upcoming Marvel fighting game. The Fight Night series has already been moved to an EA studio in British Columbia, but EA spokesman Jeff Brown told IGN the company is not yet making any announcements about the future of the Def Jam or Marvel games.
IGN attempted to reach Tsunoda by e-mail but had not received a response at the time of this writing (the studio's phones are already disconnected). Despite the closure of his studio, the industry vet isn't out of a job at EA.
"Kudo is one of the brightest visionaries at the company, and he's got no shortage of offers to work at other [EA] studios," Brown said. "He's not decided what he'll do yet."
Many of the Chicago studio's 150 employees will be placed at other EA locations, and those who are not will receive severance pay and help finding another job.
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/833/833024p1.html
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November 7th, 2007, 01:58 Posted By: Elven6
Yes thats right, those $90-99 players were capable of selling OVER 90,000 units over the weekend! (Their are more because the article states those sales figures are not from all retailers, about 3/4 of them).
The HD DVD format significantly pumped its installed base over the weekend, as dueling store clearances sold an estimated 90,000 Toshiba players, according to sources close to retailers.
That tally covers Friday to Sunday sales of Toshiba’s second-generation HD-A2 model, which Wal-Mart and Best Buy sold for about $99 on Nov. 2. That’s $200 less than Toshiba’s $299 list price and $100 off widespread retail pricing of $199.
The $99 players made up most of the 90,000 units sold, a source said.
Within three days, Toshiba corralled nearly as many sales as the best-selling stand-alone Blu-ray Disc player has sold since its launch. Sony’s dominant Blu-ray set-top, the $499 BDP-S300, has shipped about 100,000 since it bowed this summer.
http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6498141.html
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November 7th, 2007, 01:45 Posted By: wraggster
New from Play Asia:
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Intense action thriller with stunning next-generation graphics and amazing special effects
Play as both a U.S. Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns
Enter treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group threatening the world
Use sophisticated technology, superior firepower, and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefield where speed, accuracy, and communication are essential to victory
Depth of multiplayer action providing online fans an all-new community of persistence, addictive, and customizable gameplay
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty® series, delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever.
Armed with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower, players are transported to treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group threatening the world. As both a U.S Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, players use sophisticated technology, superior firepower and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefield where speed, accuracy and communication are essential to victory.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-29i3.html
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November 7th, 2007, 00:10 Posted By: wraggster
ESPN and Microsoft Corp. today announced an agreement that will add high- and standard-definition full-length games, television shows and video game programming to Xbox LIVE, the online games and entertainment network on Xbox 360. Effective immediately, fans of all ages can access a growing catalog of marquee sporting events and timely programming, including full-length NCAA college football and basketball games, Summer X Games 13, "World Series of Poker," "The Contender," "Madden Nation" and much more on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, the leading high-definition video download service.
"Establishing this relationship with Microsoft on Xbox 360 provides an innovative way to reach our target demographic through this dynamic next-generation entertainment console," said Matt Murphy, senior vice president, Digital Video Distribution, Disney and ESPN Media Networks. "This agreement embodies our mission to deliver the best sports content to fans, and does it through an exciting and robust platform that reaches millions of people."
Through this agreement, Xbox LIVE users can download a variety of popular events and shows available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace each week, highlighted by the best matchups from the world of college football and basketball.
For video gamers, ESPN content on Xbox LIVE will include the 2006 and 2007 seasons of "Madden Nation," an ESPN reality series taking fans inside the world of Madden NFL football competitive gaming. Additional programming will include the 2007 "World Series of Poker," the 2007 season of "The Contender," the full-length high-definition surfing documentary "Down the Barrel" and some of the best college football bowl games.
"This is a natural fit for us, as so many Xbox 360 owners are huge sports fans," said Ross Honey, senior director of the media and entertainment group at Microsoft. "We are dedicated to providing our diverse community of Xbox LIVE users the premium entertainment content they want, and partnering with ESPN is a great example of our continued dedication in the video-on-demand space, especially in high definition."
Currently offering more than 3,200 hours of premium entertainment content from more than 30 studios and networks, Xbox LIVE Marketplace is the only online service offering downloadable movies and TV shows in high definition. More information about the great ESPN content being offered on the service is available at http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/marke...tv/?WT.svl=nav.
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November 6th, 2007, 19:31 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Microsoft will be treating us all to two new Live Arcade titles tomorrow.
The first is Word Puzzle, which you may remember as Word Search, the game you played at school when you had a substitute teacher step in. The general idea is to scour a grid of letters for words based around a theme, all of which can be arranged horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Word Puzzle will offer 3D boards to spice things up, some word bombs for a spot of literature terrorism, and some special effects to dazzle you when you get things right.
There are five game modes in total and you can switch your Live Vision camera on and use it while playing online against up-to four of your spelling chums. Word Puzzle will set you back 800 points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.30).
Next on the list is Switchball, which squashes you into a ball and challenges you to get around various tricksy mazes. To help, you will be able to alter the physical properties of your sphere to overcome obstacles; you can morph into a Metalball to smash things to pieces, charge up as Powerball to make jumps or climb steep inclines, float over obstacles as Airball or pick up speed by zipping around as Marbleball.
It looks very pretty and has five levels to roll around in total, either on your own or in two-player co-operative mode. Tire of that and you can always head online and get competitive with up to seven of your friends. Switchball will also cost you 800 points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.30).
Look out for our thoughts on both very soon.
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November 6th, 2007, 19:30 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Reflexive Entertainment is working on some sort of mining game for Xbox Live Arcade called Axiom Overdrive. Which is surely a 2 Unlimited song.
We say "some sort of" mining game because Reflexive's launch announcement, accompanied by one screenshot, is billed as an announcement "that the mining colony 'AF128' in orbit about Neutron Star PSR B1913+16 is now in full production".
As a result, "The Axiom Corp. mining company is now preparing for a massive hiring program of O.T.F. pilots." Go on. "Inside the mine, pilots discover side-scrolling, omni-directional, 3D, physics-based job challenges that will push their piloting skills while dazzling their eyes." Aha! You are a description of the game and I claim my five pounds!
Quite when Axiom Overdrive will be released is another thing, but there's an official website to keep an eye on if you're interested. Reflexive's previous games include Wik: Fable of Souls and Ricochet.
Whatever the answer, we probably won't see it this month as Word Puzzle and Switchball are up tomorrow and Microsoft's recent list of future Xbox Live Arcade releases made no mention of Axiom Overdrive.
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November 6th, 2007, 19:29 Posted By: Shrygue
via IGN
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, a new first-person shooter from Infinity Ward and Activision, is now waiting for you in retail stores, smeared with camouflage face paint and constantly checking its six.
In a departure from its past storylines, CoD4 moves away from WWII and into modern times with a tense storyline about hijacked Russian nukes and terrorists hell-bent on destruction.
"We've set out to create the most intense, visceral experience in Call of Duty 4," said Infinity Ward Studio Head Grant Collier. "From the beginning, our team has been focused on pulling players into an unfolding, well-paced and relentless action experience that includes: fast-roping from attack helicopters in the dead of night; utilizing a camouflage Ghillie suit as you inch behind enemy lines; or being immersed in fun, competitive action in multiplayer that enables gamers to create classes, unlock new abilities and taunt opponents as they level up."
In addition to its campaign mode, CoD4 features a multiplayer mode with a leveling system, a variety of unlockable perks, hot-join and matchmaking, as well as create-a-class and party capabilities. The system allows up to 18-players on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and 32-players on Windows PC.
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November 6th, 2007, 19:27 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Microsoft has confirmed earlier reports of a free Xbox Live weekend later this month, 'Xtival 07' which is officially planned from November 23 to 26.
Over the Xtival weekend all Xbox 360 owners with a broadband connection will be able to access Gold account luxuries such as online play.
Additionally, a "full line-up" of Xbox Live events, competitions and exclusive downloads are promised for the weekend.
What's more, it's only open to European countries. No wining, swearing 13-year-old Americans then, hopefully.
"It's great to be able to offer Xbox 360 owners across the region the chance to take part in Xtival '07 for free, sampling all the great features of the Xbox Live Gold service and play against friends new and old alike from the comfort of their living room," said Chris Lewis, Microsoft's VP of E&DD.
Great news for cheapskates then. Perhaps MS might even learn a lesson or two and go PlayStation Network free. Well, we can dream...
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November 5th, 2007, 23:08 Posted By: wraggster
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Includes the award-winning expansion pack Extraction Point and the brand new Perseus Mandate campaign all in one package
All new map packs, instant action mode, and story lines never before available on console
Engage new enemies with a new, more powerful arsenal of weapons
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F.E.A.R.™ Files is the complete stand-alone expansion pack series that features the all-new F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate campaign, as well as F.E.A.R. Extraction Point, voted "Best Expansion Pack" by PC Gamer, together in 1 package!
F.E.A.R. Extraction Point kicks off where the original game ended. Once the hunter, now the hunted, the new mission is simple… escape. All new locations, weaponry and enemies combine to take the F.E.A.R. franchise to new levels of action and suspense.
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate reveals a parallel story allowing players to take the role of a different F.E.A.R. soldier and battle new enemies that the original team never saw coming. It's an all-new experience that presents a different perspective of the events that occur at Armacham.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-28un.html
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November 5th, 2007, 23:07 Posted By: wraggster
New from Play Asia
The Simpsons™ Game features a hilarious, sprawling, and mind-busting storyline crafted by the TV show’s Emmy Award-winning writers. The action-comedy will also feature the full cast of voice actors from the TV show who will reprise their roles for the game. In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of popular games.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-23dm.html
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November 5th, 2007, 23:05 Posted By: wraggster
New from Play Asia
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Online Multi-Player enables players to compete worldwide with an online two-player versus mode via Xbox LIVE®. (Xbox 360 only)
Leaderboards enable players to see how they stack up against other players. (Xbox 360 only)
Character Data Portability makes it possible to save characters created in Quest Mode via Memory Unit and play with those characters against other people's customized characters in VS Mode on other Xbox 360 systems. (Xbox 360 only)
Two New Characters, El Blaze and Eileen, round out the cast of 17 dynamic characters. El Blaze is a Mexican wrestling champion that uses the Lucha Libre fighting style, and Eileen, originally from China, uses a "Kou Ken" (Monkey style Kung Fu fighting style).
Stunning, Highly-Detailed 3-D Fighting Environments inspired by locales around the world where players can challenge their opponents in unique types of arenas.
Offensive Move lets players to easily move around their opponent from the side and back allowing players to be more strategic with their battles.
Customize your character with the enhanced attachment system and customization engine giving players more flexibility than ever before when creating their characters.
Next Gen Presentation includes HD resolution widescreen and 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround.
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This new installment in the critically-acclaimed Virtua Fighter series packs a serious punch fueled by the power of the PLAYSTATION®3 and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system. Virtua Fighter 5 will have an all-star cast of 17 fighters, including characters from the previous iterations along with two new characters named El Blaze and Eileen. El Blaze is a Mexican fighting champion that defeats unsuspecting opponents with his lightning-quick Lucha Libre fighting style and Eileen uses a Monkey Kung Fu fighting style which she learned from her grandfather, a former Kung Fu master. Choose from an array of costumes and attachable items and then step into the ring and prove that you're the best.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-1sny.html
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November 5th, 2007, 22:26 Posted By: wraggster
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Platform: PC, PS3, Xbox 360, DS
Pages: 272
BradyGames' Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Official Strategy Guide features a complete walkthrough of the entire game.
Detailed area maps pinpointing critical locations.
In-depth listing of items, equipment and weaponry.
Extensive enemy section.
Expert strategies for each mode of gameplay.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare , the new action-thriller from the award-winning
team at Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty series, delivers the most
intense and cinematic action experience ever. Armed with an arsenal of
advanced and powerful modern day firepower, players are transported to
treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group
threatening the world. As both a U.S Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting
through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, players use sophisticated
technology, superior firepower and coordinated land and air strikes on a
battlefield where speed, accuracy and communication are essential to victory.
The epic title also delivers an added depth of multiplayer action providing
online fans an all-new community of persistence, addictive and customizable
gameplay.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-26lf.html
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November 5th, 2007, 22:21 Posted By: wraggster
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Platform: X-Box 360
pages: 32
Art: 16 Pieces of full color high res rendered images from the artists at Capcom.
Static Cling Decals: 50 removeable vynal static cling images of characters from the Resident Evil Universe.
Removeable Poster: Huge removeable poster in classic Resident Evil style
Fun Facts: All the Fanboy trivia, facts, histories, and birthdays you could ever want.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-29hp.html
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November 5th, 2007, 21:00 Posted By: wraggster
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Ever since the quantum time jump and betrayal of Krone occurred, life as it was known ceased to exist. What was once a pristine and thriving city, Alpha District is now an alternate reality wrought with chaos and destruction. Join the rebel forces in the highly anticipated first person shooter that features your ability to master time to become the ultimate weapon.
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November 5th, 2007, 19:43 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Good news tin fans - Capcom sends word that a three-disc Devil May Cry 4 Collector's Edition will be in the shops in time for release for both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
The $79.99 (£38) tined edition comes complete with documentary-packed bonus DVD and the first volume of the Devil May Cry animated series (four episodes, apparently) which we've got an inkling might be a bit rubbish, but who knows.
The bonus DVD includes a making of feature, soundtrack extracts, a digital art book, wallpapers, icons and screen savers for your PC. Lovely.
It's out in North America on February 5. There's currently no word on a European release but we've left a message with Capcom asking about one. Lost Planet's tin made it over here, so we're feeling optimistic.
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November 5th, 2007, 19:31 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
Microsoft has signed with ESPN to offer sports content over its Xbox Live digital delivery service.
NCAA basketball and football games, X Games competitions and programs such as Madden Nation will all be available to Xbox 360 users, according to an Associated Press report.
"Delivering content through Xbox 360 is another way that we can connect fans with the sports they have such passion for," offered Matt Murphy, SVP of digital distribution for ESPN.
Standard definition, commercial free NCAA games will sell for USD 3, with hi-def versions at USD 4.50.
ESPN TV shows will be priced the same as other Xbox Live TV content – USD 2 for standard definition and USD 3 for hi-definition.
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