Tuesday, December 11, 2007
TOP 10 TITLES AS OF 12/11
1 Halo 3
2 Call of Duty 4
3 Gears of War
4 Assassin's Creed
5 Guitar Hero III
6 Mass Effect
7 Madden NFL 08
8 Guitar Hero II
9 Forza Motorsport 2
10 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
2 Call of Duty 4
3 Gears of War
4 Assassin's Creed
5 Guitar Hero III
6 Mass Effect
7 Madden NFL 08
8 Guitar Hero II
9 Forza Motorsport 2
10 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
This week on Arcade: Arkadian Warriors and GripShift
It’s a two-fer this week: Arkadian Warriors and GripShift will be available on Arcade this Wednesday after 9am GMT/4am ET/1am PT for 800 points each.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Xbox Originals Manuals and Controller layouts (and free themes and picture packs)
If you downloaded an Xbox Original title from Xbox LIVE be sure to check out the pages for each game on Xbox.com. Each games page has a link to a PDF of the games manual, as well as a controller map to tell you what is where:
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Fable (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Fuzion Frenzy (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Halo (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Indigo Prophecy (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Psychonauts (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Also, (and I have not seen this mentioned anywhere yet) grab the free theme and picture pack that each new Original has available. The quickest way to find them is by going to the Marketplace blade>Game Store>Xbox Originals then choose a title. From there you can download the free theme or picture pack, as well as purchase the game.
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Fable (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Fuzion Frenzy (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Halo (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Indigo Prophecy (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Psychonauts (Manual PDF) (Controller Map)
Also, (and I have not seen this mentioned anywhere yet) grab the free theme and picture pack that each new Original has available. The quickest way to find them is by going to the Marketplace blade>Game Store>Xbox Originals then choose a title. From there you can download the free theme or picture pack, as well as purchase the game.
Monday, December 3, 2007
This week on Arcade: Arcade Hits
The Arcade Hit program (permanent price reduction on some Arcade titles) launches on Tuesday this week. The first titles out of the gate are:
Bankshot Billiards 2" (PixelStorm). "Bankshot Billiards 2" improves on the original with nine game styles: classic 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Cutthroat, Euro 8-Ball, 14.1 Continuous, 3-Ball, Trick Shots, Time Trial and Golf. The game will be available for 800 Microsoft Points.
Lumines LIVE!" (Q Entertainment Inc.). "Lumines LIVE!" is a deep and entertaining game experience, enhanced with vibrant music and newly designed skins that players can custom-select in Skin Edit mode. The game will be available for 800 Microsoft Points.
Marble Blast Ultra" (Garage Games). In "Marble Blast Ultra," players compete against each other by navigating marbles through moving platforms and dangerous hazards, while collecting rare gems and power-up enhancements, in an effort to complete each course in record time. The game is available for 400 Microsoft Points.
Small Arms" (Gastronaut Studios). Easy to pick up but hard to put down, "Small Arms" is a frantic multiplayer action game with the feel of an arcade shooter. The game is available at 400 Microsoft Points.
Zuma Deluxe" (Oberon Media). Gamers can explore more than 20 realms in Adventure mode and put their skills to the test in this fast-paced puzzle game. The game is available at 400 Microsoft Points.
Edit: Yes, this is the Arcade ‘release’ this week. There is no game release on Wednesday.
Bankshot Billiards 2" (PixelStorm). "Bankshot Billiards 2" improves on the original with nine game styles: classic 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Cutthroat, Euro 8-Ball, 14.1 Continuous, 3-Ball, Trick Shots, Time Trial and Golf. The game will be available for 800 Microsoft Points.
Lumines LIVE!" (Q Entertainment Inc.). "Lumines LIVE!" is a deep and entertaining game experience, enhanced with vibrant music and newly designed skins that players can custom-select in Skin Edit mode. The game will be available for 800 Microsoft Points.
Marble Blast Ultra" (Garage Games). In "Marble Blast Ultra," players compete against each other by navigating marbles through moving platforms and dangerous hazards, while collecting rare gems and power-up enhancements, in an effort to complete each course in record time. The game is available for 400 Microsoft Points.
Small Arms" (Gastronaut Studios). Easy to pick up but hard to put down, "Small Arms" is a frantic multiplayer action game with the feel of an arcade shooter. The game is available at 400 Microsoft Points.
Zuma Deluxe" (Oberon Media). Gamers can explore more than 20 realms in Adventure mode and put their skills to the test in this fast-paced puzzle game. The game is available at 400 Microsoft Points.
Edit: Yes, this is the Arcade ‘release’ this week. There is no game release on Wednesday.
Reminder: Update your Friends of Friends setting
Tomorrow’s dashboard update will bring the ‘Friends of Friends’ feature to your Xbox 360’s friends list. This is a friendly reminder that if want to change the default settings of ‘Everyone’ (where anyone can see who is on your Xbox LIVE Friends list) then please take this time to visit Xbox.com to change the setting. If you want to keep the default, then you can just sit back and relax and wait for the update to hit tomorrow morning. After the update, you can change this setting as needed in your console or on Xbox.com.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
rockband content available
The following Rock Band content is now available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace:Content: David Bowie Pack 01Price: 440 Microsoft PointsAvailability: United StatesDash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: David Bowie Pack 01. This pack includes "Moonage Daydream" by David Bowie and "Heroes" and "Queen ***," which are covers of songs made famous by David Bowie. PLEASE NOTE: this song game track pack includes three song game tracks at a discounted rate over individual purchases. Many Rock Band songs are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These songs are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song twice so please carefully consider your purchases. Song credits at www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: "Queen ***"*Price: 160 Microsoft PointsAvailability: United StatesDash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track. *"Queen ***" is a cover version of a song made famous by David Bowie. PLEASE NOTE: Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: "Moonage Daydream"Price: 160 Microsoft PointsAvailability: United StatesDash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Moonage Daydream"--David Bowie. PLEASE NOTE: Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: "Heroes"*Price: 160 Microsoft PointsAvailability: United StatesDash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track. *"Heroes" is a cover version of a song made famous by David Bowie. PLEASE NOTE: Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: "Queen ***"*Price: 160 Microsoft PointsAvailability: United StatesDash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track. *"Queen ***" is a cover version of a song made famous by David Bowie. PLEASE NOTE: Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: "Moonage Daydream"Price: 160 Microsoft PointsAvailability: United StatesDash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Moonage Daydream"--David Bowie. PLEASE NOTE: Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: "Heroes"*Price: 160 Microsoft PointsAvailability: United StatesDash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track. *"Heroes" is a cover version of a song made famous by David Bowie. PLEASE NOTE: Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
marketplace roundup dec.1
ThemeTitle: Assassin's Creed
Content: Acre ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: E3 Trailer ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Fight Pack ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Jerusalem ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Kingdom ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Masyaf ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Title: DIG DUG
Content: DIG DUG Theme 01Price: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Title: Bomberman LIVE
Content: Bomberman LIVE Theme 02Price: 100 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: A picture of Bomberman knocking out the competition!
Title: Pac-Man C.E.
Content: PAC-MAN C.E. Theme 01Price: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme.
TrailerTitle: Tomb Raider: Anniv.
Content: Tomb Raider: Anniversary - Trailer 2Price: FreeAvailability: Not available in India or JapanDash Text: [ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)] Have you got what it takes to play the greatest adventure game ever? See Lara in action on Xbox 360
Title: Beowulf
Content: Monster Trailer (HD)Price: FreeAvailability: Not available in AsiaDash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD,INTENSE VIOLENCE,PARTIAL NUDITY,SEXUAL THEMES] Discover the awesome creatures of Beowulf in this new trailer.
Content: Acre ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: E3 Trailer ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Fight Pack ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Jerusalem ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Kingdom ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Masyaf ThemePrice: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Title: DIG DUG
Content: DIG DUG Theme 01Price: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Title: Bomberman LIVE
Content: Bomberman LIVE Theme 02Price: 100 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: A picture of Bomberman knocking out the competition!
Title: Pac-Man C.E.
Content: PAC-MAN C.E. Theme 01Price: 150 Microsoft PointsAvailability: Not available in IndiaDash Text: Download this theme.
TrailerTitle: Tomb Raider: Anniv.
Content: Tomb Raider: Anniversary - Trailer 2Price: FreeAvailability: Not available in India or JapanDash Text: [ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)] Have you got what it takes to play the greatest adventure game ever? See Lara in action on Xbox 360
Title: Beowulf
Content: Monster Trailer (HD)Price: FreeAvailability: Not available in AsiaDash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD,INTENSE VIOLENCE,PARTIAL NUDITY,SEXUAL THEMES] Discover the awesome creatures of Beowulf in this new trailer.
Friday, November 30, 2007
xbox360 news
Xbox 360 Introduces New Features and Console Enhancements with the 2007 Fall Dashboard UpdateFree system update hits connected consoles worldwide on Dec. 4; Xbox Originals, Family Timer and more available through downloadAs promised, Microsoft is bringing some early gifts to your Xbox 360 just prior to the holiday season. Beginning at 0200 a.m. PST on Dec. 4, the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update will be available for all connected Xbox 360 consoles free of charge, bringing an array of new features and enhancements to the leading gaming and entertainment system.Among the key new enhancements are the previously announced Xbox Originals game download service, Family Timer parental control feature, and expanded social networking experiences. Xbox 360 owners can also look forward to enhanced navigation, profile and video features and Xbox LIVE Arcade Hits.This free update will be digitally distributed over Xbox LIVE to the more than 8 million Xbox LIVE members worldwide (Xbox LIVE Silver and Gold) with no disc or hard drive required. Gamers without an Xbox LIVE account can easily sign up for the free network by connecting their console to a broadband internet connection. New features and enhancements include:MORE DOWNLOAD OPTIONS:* Xbox Originals – With this new service, announced on Nov. 13, consumers can download-to-own full original Xbox games that were previously only available at retail. The digital shelves will always be stocked with classic titles, such as “Crash Bandicoot: Wrath of Cortex” “Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge,” “Halo,” “Fable,” “Fuzion Frenzy,” “Psychonauts,” and more as the catalogue grows over time, at 1200 Microsoft Points per game.· Xbox LIVE Arcade Hits – On Xbox LIVE Arcade, the Arcade Hits program kicks off where some of the best selling Xbox LIVE Arcade games will become available at permanently reduced prices, making it easier than ever for everyone to build a library of downloadable games! The first games to become Arcade Hits will be “Bankshot Billiards 2” and “Lumines LIVE,” which will be available for 800 Microsoft Points each, and “Marble Blast Ultra,” “Small Arms” and “Zuma Deluxe,” which will be available for 400 Microsoft Points each. With free trial downloads for every game and over 100 games to choose from, Xbox LIVE Arcade offers something for every member of the family.NEW WAYS TO KEEP UP TO DATE AND CONNECTED:· Inside Xbox – A new direct feed brings current news straight from Xbox.com into the Xbox LIVE Dashboard providing members an easy, predictable entry point where they can discover what's new in: game releases, events, and Xbox LIVE Marketplace offers.· Enhanced online profile – Members interested in sharing a few more details about themselves will have the option to go beyond their motto and further personalize their profile with an expanded bio. The extended bios will be visible to “Friends Only” or the entire Xbox LIVE community. · Expanded Friends List access – A quick and easy way for gamers to expand their personal community on Xbox LIVE, members will be able to see the Friends Lists of other Xbox LIVE members, boosting their social networking experience on the service.ENHANCED OVERALL EXPERIENCE AND CONTROL:* Enhanced Parental Controls – Family Timer, a strong and flexible new addition to the Xbox 360 Family Settings, enables parents to set the amount of time their Xbox 360 can be used on a per-day or per-week basis by their children or other members of the household.* New video features – The convenience of full-screen movie previews and enhanced video codec support further expand the options when it comes to the Xbox 360 entertainment experience.· Easy-to-use navigation features – With several noteworthy changes in the Xbox LIVE Dashboard, from the new Game Store button to the Video Store button to enhanced visuals and descriptions in the video library, Xbox LIVE members can find what they want, when they want it.
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