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August 8th, 2007, 00:10 Posted By: wraggster
News via pdroms
XNASharpNES is a NES Emulator for Xbox 360 using XNA. This is a Pre-Release because the authors need to finish a newer version that may support sound and even more games.
Done So Far:
* Basic Emulation (thanks XNAsharpNES)
* More roms Supported(thanks psp's nesterj)
* Menu
* Main Menu Sound
* Layout
* Runs At 100%
To-Do:
* Option To Play with Keyboard Or X360 Gamepad
* Better Sounding Sound
* Port To Xbox 360 Using 2 Cpu's Instead of 1
* Custimizeable Xbox360 Gamepad Controlls
See also: http://allenthinks.com/nopxk9/xna.html
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August 7th, 2007, 19:47 Posted By: wraggster
via joystiq
Following the super-secret price drop on the Xbox 360 in the States, all eyes turned to Europe as they asked, "Me too?" Nooooooooo, not you too! Well, at least not right now. GI.biz reports that a spokesperson for Microsoft UK said that the announcement was for the US and they "have not announced any pricing changes in Europe."
Oh, buck up Europe. Sony did the same thing last month when they gave the US a price drop too. There is the possibility that Microsoft is saving their announcement for Leipzig, which is only in a couple weeks. Who knows what will be trotted out for Europe, perhaps they'll get a "starter pack" at the console's current price with some added value.
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August 7th, 2007, 19:29 Posted By: wraggster
via gibiz
Microsoft has finally announced an expected price cut on the Xbox 360, slashing USD 50 of the recommended retail price in the US.
The Premium model will now carry a retail price of USD 349.99, the Core unit will sell for USD 279.99 and the recently launched Elite model will be priced at USD 449.99, effective August 8.
"The fact that we have been able to keep our launch price longer than any other console while retaining our leadership position demonstrates that consumers believe in the value of Xbox 360," said Mitch Koch, corporate vice president of Global Retail Sales and Marketing Group for Microsoft.
"On the eve of the best holiday games line-up ever and the launch of Madden NFL 08, there has never been a better time to jump into Xbox 360."
The company has also announced that the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition console will sell for USD 399.99 and launch in September, complete with green and gold branding, 20GB hard-drive, wireless headset and Play and Charge Kit.
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August 7th, 2007, 19:16 Posted By: wraggster
via engadget
We've seen some pretty wild Wiimote mods in our day, but this control rig for the Xbox 360 definitely springs into the upper echelons of Wii-hackdom. This particular DIY effort involves a rather varied list of components, including a Wiimote and Nunchuk (obviously), an Xbox 360, a PC (in this case the Samsung Q1), a MagicBox XFPS, custom drivers, and a "black box" consisting of a hard coded microcontroller and spliced PS2 cable. Just a few things to get the job done. And the end result? A fully compatible, reticule-smoothing, Halo 2-ready Wii control system for your Microsoft gaming rig.
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August 6th, 2007, 21:49 Posted By: Shrygue
via Xbox 360 Fanboy
We're sure last week's 300 HD DVD visual feast is still holding your attention with its pretty visuals, manly grunts and overall awesomeness. But, it's a new week and that means we have a few new HD DVDs available for purchase, brand new releases at that. This week there are two simultaneous DVD/HD DVD movies coming out with both Disturbia and TMNT hitting retailers tomorrow. And all we can say is that ninja trained turtles and Shia LaBeouf's acting chops both rock!
Run along now and enjoy all the new HD DVD content that has been released these past few weeks. Trust us, your eyes will thank you.
HD DVD Movie Releases: August 7th
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August 6th, 2007, 20:39 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
The latest entry in the free-roaming blast-em-genre has been revealed in the pages of UK Official Xbox Magazine.
Dubbed Prototype, and from Scarface dev Radical, it'll put you in the demented shoes of Alex Mercer, a genetically engineered hoody who can, among other things, slash baddies in half and climb up the side of skyscrapers.
Put him in the middle of a bustling New York (we're already debating in the office whether it's prettier than GTA IV's Liberty City) where a human-mutating virus has caused a battle between mutants and the military, and you've got something that's a bit like Crackdown meets The Darkness.
Vivendi is wheeling out the "living, breathing world" line for Prototype's version of New York, although we have to say the amount of NPCs visible in the screenshots is ridiculous.
If they can actually manage to put some decent AI on Prototype's pedestrians, it'll at least be very impressive technologically.
Alex's big bag of tricks include super-human strength, the ability to cover himself in scale-like shields and the ability to send matter through the ground, impaling baddies on giant spikes.
He can also shape shift into the identity of his victims, which OXM notes can be used to take the guise of an army officer and call in air strikes.
It's still a ways off (it's currently penned for winter 2008), but if Radical can emulate the freedom and outright fun factor of Crackdown, it could be on for a winner.
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August 6th, 2007, 20:36 Posted By: Shrygue
via Computer and Video Games
Microsoft has responded to an experts' evaluation of the Xbox 360's heat problems, in which a major design flaw is claimed.
The evaluation, carried out by Japanese news source Nikkei, had a thermo design expert analyze the 360's heat radiation system. The test found that a flaw in Xbox 360's design means that it could achieve temperatures of over 100 degrees in the summer (that's hot enough to make a cup of tea).
The expert pointed out that, "the heat sink on the graphics LSI is so small, I wonder if it can really cool down the board." Apparently, Microsoft downsized the graphics LSI heat sink so that the DVD drive could be placed on top.
Worryingly, as well as a launch console Nikkei also tested a machine repaired in May 2007, and the heat sink was still the same downsized unit.
Responding to the report, a Microsoft spokesperson told CVG, "There is no single root cause or systemic issue with any of the Xbox 360 consoles."
With such a complex consumer electronic product that contains more than 1700 different components and 500 million transistors, there are obviously many things that can malfunction at any given time. The vast majority of customers who own Xbox 360 consoles continue to have a terrific experience. "As Microsoft didn't participate in the test, we cannot comment on any findings."
It'll be interesting to see if PS3s then, which also have plenty of transistors and technical innards, start breaking down in the same quantity as Xbox 360s. In the meantime, we're keeping an extra fan on our consoles until the autumn arrives.
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August 6th, 2007, 20:19 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
High Street retailer HMV has admitted a pre-order listing for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots on the Xbox 360 was a mistake by its online admin team.
The listing caused a stir over the weekend, with websites and forums assuming it was evidence that the anticipated PlayStation 3 title was no longer a Sony exclusive.
"In his enthusiasm, one of our online games team indicated that hmv.co.uk would start taking pre-orders for MGS4 on Xbox 360, when, in fact, he simply meant to ask customers if they wished to receive an alert in the event of this title one day coming out on this platform," admitted the retailer to GamesIndustry.biz
"We're sorry to have caused such a stir - the oversight has now been corrected."
Although Konami maintains that the latest title in the Metal Gear franchise is a PlayStation 3 exclusive, numerous reports and rumours - some from Konami employees themselves - have hinted that it may not remain on a single format in the future.
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August 6th, 2007, 18:33 Posted By: Darksaviour69
This Xbox LIVE Arcade Wednesday, gamers can log virtual track time and exercise their fingers and thumbs with the highly anticipated “Track & Field” from Konami. Originally released in 1983, Track & Field was an arcade smash. The updated version for Xbox LIVE Arcade features the same button mashing game mechanic as the original, and now allows for up to four player multiplayer competition on one Xbox 360 or over Xbox LIVE. Clocking in at 400 Microsoft Points, “Track & Field” will be available to download on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday 8th August beginning at 09:00 GMT.
Other hot games also releasing in August include:
· “Ecco the Dolphin”
· “Hexic 2”
· “War World” .
Then later:
· “Geon: Emotions”
· “Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords”
· “Space Giraffe”
· “Streets of Rage 2”
· “Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix”.
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August 5th, 2007, 18:40 Posted By: Darksaviour69
HMV is now taking pre-orders for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Metal Gear Solid. But the 360 version isn't due until five months later...
Here we go again. The latest 'MGS4-going-multi-platform' rumour is interesting for two reasons. Mega entertainment retailer HMV is taking pre-orders for the 360 version right now and the firm even dates both version of the game.
Metal Gear Solid 4 will apparently be available from April 18, 2008 on PlayStation 3 only according to the listing. Then, just over five months later, the Xbox 360 will be blessed with Solid Snake's presence on September 26 (one year exactly after the launch of Halo 3, trivia fans).
Pre-order the 360 version of MGS4 here. But for a limited time only we reckon. It'll come down as soon as word gets out, which is already has.
Source: CVG
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August 5th, 2007, 11:40 Posted By: wraggster
via joystiq
The new Xbox 360 shipments are coming in for next week's super-ultra-secret price drop weekend. And what we originally thought was just a deal of purchasing an Xbox 360 and getting Table Tennis for free at Circuit City appears to be a little bit deeper. Turns out the game is actually bundled in the packaging and not just an add on.
We've contacted our Best Buy and GameStop sources to see if their new shipments come with the game inside as well. We also don't know if this has anything to do with Best Buy's Top Spin bundle. Hopefully we'll get some answers starting Wednesday (or maybe a little earlier) when the GameStop materials regarding the big Microsoft announcement start showing up in stores. We can't help but wonder if this is the Microsoft answer to Wii Sports being packaged in the Wii. Oh well, consumers get a free game with the system and that's not a bad thing at all.
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August 5th, 2007, 01:03 Posted By: wraggster
via pdroms
Waboga is a board game with simple rules. Move your button to the opposite side before your opponent does the same. On each turn, you can either move a button one square or place a wall. Use the walls to hinder the other players progress and speed your own up. 2-4 players. Requires XNA Framework and XNA Game Studio Express to be installed.
See also: http://media.assembly.org/compos/Waboga120.zip
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August 4th, 2007, 21:14 Posted By: Darksaviour69
Id Software made an announcement at QuakeCon confirming that Quake Arena is being developed for the Xbox Live Arcade.
The company also formally announced Quake Arena Arcade for Xbox 360. Set to be available via the console's online Xbox Live Arcade, it is being developed by Pi Studios and id.
No word of a release date.
Source:Shacknews
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August 3rd, 2007, 21:20 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
A host of ageing EA titles will no longer be playable online after September this year, as the player base for those games diminishes.
From September 1 a total of 14 games across multiple platforms, some including the Xbox 360, will see their servers shut down, with another two titles following suit on November 1.
While the majority of those games (listed below) are 2006 franchise titles on the less popular PlayStation 2 or Xbox online platforms, this is the first time that some EA Xbox 360 games are included.
FIFA Soccer 06, Madden NFL 06, NBA Live 06 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 will revert to offline multiplayer only, although all of those franchises are scheduled to release their 2008 editions either just before September 1, or within several weeks.
Full list here
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August 3rd, 2007, 18:04 Posted By: bandit
We were sad to discover that many stores were raided yesterday in the USA for selling modchips. Due to all the recent uprise of hacks-out-of-the-box like Wii mods and Pre flashed Xbox mods and pre-flashed 360 consoles we feared this would probably happen.
We feel our mods are shipped in a legal format with Linux pre loaded and any other products we make contain no copyrighted code and no circumvention of copy protection.
However, due to these crazy times we have taken the decision not to supply any linux based modchips (X2 and X3) to any USA stores in future and we will be concentrating on non-modchip products that will benefit and add enjoyment to gaming in general.
Source: Team Xecuter
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Requires XNA Framework and XNA Game Studio Express to be installed. 