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Dragon Age DLC now available on Xbox 360, PC
Original at DigitalBattle
• Sat, Jan 30
By James BioWare has finally released the first Dragon Age DLC, after a slight delay. The DLC is now available on Xbox 360 and on the PC via the official Dragon Age website. However, the PS3 version is still not ready, and will be released at a later date.
PlayStation 3 vs. Xbox 360 Choosing the Best
Original at hobby1206 (WordPress)
• Sat, Jan 30
By tiaraantik Two examples of companies that manufacture gaming consoles that are always competing is Sony and Microsoft. The upcoming Sony PlayStation 3 and the newly released Microsoft Xbox 360 are two of the most popular gaming consoles available today. Both companies claim that their gaming cons...
Mass Effect 2 enhancements prescribed by Dr. Pepper
Original at Gaming Bits
• Sat, Jan 30
Increases power damage by 5% A next-generation night-vision device that assists targeting. By detecting the focal point of the wearer's eyes and enhancing the image at that location, the visor helps direct a biotic power or a shot from an omni-tool exactly where the wearer is looking."
Video Game Price Charts reveal biggest resale prices of 2009
Original at Joystiq
• Sat, Jan 30
By Mike Schramm For a little more practical information, you can also see which companies and consoles kept their value in 2009 -- turns out MTV, Atlus and Nintendo games all did well at resale, with the Wii (surprise!) topping the market for overall value held among its games. Of course, you should really...
Share the love by helping out Doctors Without Borders with The Beatles: Rock Band track
Original at Gaming Bits
• Fri, Jan 29
Microsoft has announced today that the track has raised $217,780 for Doctors Without Borders, and plans to raise more before January 31st. If you feel like helping and you own The Beatles: Rock Band, feel free to purchase the "All You Need is Love" track (queue up to your Xbox 360 here from xb...
Another Impossible Preview
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Jan 29
By Stephen Totilo Why would an Xbox 360 owner go for this game instead of, say, the lengthy and open role-playing game Fallout 3? It's the sense of variety in the adventure, I was told, the opportunity to shape one's fate. It's the quality of the quests and the allure of its nooks and crannies that makes Risen wo...
Gears of War 2 Review
Original at marselectronics (WordPress)
• Fri, Jan 29
By mars9168 On its release weekend, Gears of War 2 sold over two million copies, and within two months of release, had sold four million copies. It was the seventh best selling video game of 2008 and received several accolades. The game received similar praise as its predecessor, with the new gameplay a...
Record of Agarest War Comes to Xbox 360 With a Very Disturbing Special Edition
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• Thu, Jan 28
Record of Agarest War was a rather surprising release when it came to the PS3 last year. Even though it was download only, publisher Aksys Games was certainly taking a risk on the sex-driven, anime fetishist RPG. Well, now they're taking an even bigger one by bringing the game to the usually n...
Microsoft: Gamers Gave Us The Right To Disable Unauthorized Xbox 360 Devices
Original at G4 TV
• Tue, Jan 26
The legal battle between Microsoft and accessory manufacturer Datel is heating up. Microsoft has filed a motion for the courts to dismiss Datel's claims that Microsoft currently holds an unacceptable monopoly over Xbox 360 accessories and its decision to release a patch through Xbox L...
Darksiders Xbox 360 Patch Arrives Tomorrow
Original at Shacknews
• Tue, Jan 26
Vigil Games' apocalyptic action-adventure, Darksiders, was released earlier this month to generally favorable reviews. Unfortunately, a significant number of folks who picked up the Xbox 360 version were subjected to unsightly screen-tearing problems.
Review: Serious Sam HD for Xbox 360
Original at Geek.com
• Tue, Jan 26
By Sal Cangeloso Serious Sam Stone is back, and this time he is on the Xbox 360. It’s good news for FPS gamers, though you’ll probably have to be a fan of the original games in order to be really excited about this release. Today, when triple-A FPS titles are popping up left and right, it’s really interesting [...]
REVIEWS: Dark Void - Xbox 360
Original at lint.com
• Tue, Jan 26
By Tobias Henry Let's not be too harsh. After a shockingly poor start Dark Void blossoms into a mildly interesting game, and it puts out just enough in the way of hooks, in terms of the storyline or new and upgradable weapons, that you might just muster up the will to make it to the game's end. But - think about it...
Xbox 360 Games Slated for February 2010 Release
Original at Hawty McBloggy Invites You to Play
• Mon, Jan 25
By bs angel While immense castles, towers and ships serve as the settings for these legendary quests, the lighting-fast action will go where it has never gone before- the skies above. Gifted with new supernatural abilities characters can streak across the skies and battle enemies at high-altitud...
New game releases for week of January 25, 2010 - Mass Effect 2, MAG and more
Original at Gaming Bits
• Sat, Jan 23
The week ahead brings many anticipated games for just about every platform. Mass Effect 2 is the highlight for Xbox 360 and PC gamers. Don't miss this next exciting chapter in the sci-fi role-playing game. While PlayStation 3 gamers may be left out of the Mass Effect saga, the 256-player firs...
Death By Cube reviewOriginal at DigitalBattle
• Thu, Jan 21
By James Hyde Wait, another dual-stick Xbox Live Arcade shooter for the Xbox 360? Say it ain’t so! Well, it is so. Death By Cube is just another dual stick shooter that’s been released on Xbox Live Arcade, and in fact, it one of the worst ones that’s been released on the platform. And just like last Xbox Live [......
Modern Warfare 2 gets PC update; Xbox 360 & PS3 patch 'in test'
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Jan 19
By David Hinkle Bowling told us a console patch is "currently in test for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions." Unfortunately, he didn't have any word as to when the patch would go live for Xbox 360 and PS3 users. Hang in there soldiers!Modern Warfare 2 gets PC update; Xbox 360 & PS3 patch 'in test' originally ap...
Wii wiins the holidays: But will 360/PS3 win this year?
Original at oxcgn.com
• Fri, Jan 8
By dkpatriarch © 2010 Alex Hilton I love my Xbox 360 and even enjoy my father’s PS3, but during the holidays the Nintendo Wii dominates gameplay everywhere I go. The Xbox or Playstation may have better graphics and game libraries but the games cannot be enjoyed the same way socially at home like the Wii.
Microsoft CES 2010 Press Briefing (Liveblog @ 6:30 p.m. PST) [Xbox 360]
Original at GameSpot
• Wed, Jan 6
CEO Steve Ballmer and Xbox division chief Robbie Bach step up to show off the software giant's lineup of new tech for the coming year. Check out the liveblog, starting at 6:30 p.m. PST!
Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast -- Game of the Year 2009 edition
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Jan 1
By Richard Mitchell RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook groupXbox 360 Fancast -- Game of the Year 2009 edition originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see...
Patch: Defense Grid: The Awakening gets a Massive Title Update
Original at Planet Xbox 360
• Wed, Dec 30
• 9 related articles
Those playing the award-winning Defense Grid: The Awakening on Xbox LIVE Arcade will receive an automatic title update when they launch the game on their Xbox 360, starting today; a full list of the fixes and additions is after the jump.
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Opinion: My Top 10 Video Games of the Decade
Original at Inner Exception
• Wed, Dec 30
By Dave Murdock(noreply@blogger.com) This list is primarily console games, my experience this decade has been on the Dreamcast, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and just the one computer game, but it's a doozy. The system listed next to each title is how I played the game, not necessarily all the systems the title appears on.
2010: The Year of Better Xbox 360 Games?
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Dec 17
By Michael McWhertor Fortunately for Xbox 360 owners, 2010 starts off strong with new games that won't be available on its chief competitor, titles like Mass Effect 2, Alan Wake and Splinter Cell Conviction. But will Microsoft's focus on motion control with Project Natal leave "core gamers" wanting?
Borderlands patch restores skill points, Achievements
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Dec 11
• 5 related articles
By Andrew Yoon A new Borderlands title update is available on Xbox 360 (with a PS3 version coming soon). The patch fixes a number of issues, the most serious problems affecting skill points, Achievements and Trophies. Some players have encountered glitches that made them lose skill points, while other...
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Modern Warfare 2 Patch Fixes Javelin Exploit
Original at Shacknews
• Fri, Dec 11
• 5 related articles
Joining the PC and PlayStation 3 editions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the Xbox 360 release of Infinity Ward's shooter has received an update meant to remove the infamous and exploitable Javelin glitch from multiplayer. That particular glitch allowed players to essentially trans...
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Patch: Parental Controls On Xbox Updated
Original at Ubergizmo
• Thu, Dec 10
It seems that a new patch for the Xbox 360 will implement parental approval for children on the console. With this latest update, you can set child accounts to get parental approval. This update should be available on all non-US accounts, while the child accounts should roll out on December...
Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 145 -- Self-indulgent
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Dec 7
By Richard Mitchell RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. MP3] Download the MP3 directly. Produced by Richard Mitchell For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook groupContinue reading Xbox 360 Fancast 145 -- Self-indulgent
Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 143 -- Modern Podfare
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Nov 16
By Richard Mitchell Yep, you guessed it, this week is about Modern Warfare 2. We throw some news in there, and even squeeze in one fan mail after the break, but the bulk is Modern Warfare 2. In the first half of the show, we break down our impressions of the game. In the second half, we tackle the controversial "No Russ...
Podcast: Show #339: Getting Ready for Holiday 2009
Original at mnitunes (Feedburner)
• Sun, Nov 15
By Major@xbox.com (Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb) Host: Larry Hryb, Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson Co-host : e Interview: Patrick Perkins, Xbox 360 Consoles and Accessories ( 1:10:49 – 1:30:21) Interview: Matt Read, Madden Arcade ( 1:30:21 – 1:39:41) Name The Game Xbox 101 And much more
Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Reflex Edition
Original at Eurogamer
• Fri, Nov 13
And just like the Swindon vs. Norwich match this week, it has nil-nil written all over it, with Activision hoping for the best by fielding its Treyarch reserve team. The bold intention was to release a fully-featured conversion, complete with all the levels and multiplayer features that h...
Mad Catz Modern Warfare 2 Throat Mic and Controller Review (Xbox 360) [Review]
Original at Gizmodo.com
• Thu, Nov 12
By Mark Wilson Madcatz has two new Xbox 360 peripherals out to compliment Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a controller with mappable buttons and a badass throat mic. I actually like them both. Xbox 360 Throat Communicator Clear audio out Functional, faux badass design
How To: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Game Guide [Xbox 360]
Original at GameSpot
• Tue, Nov 10
Stay frosty with our step-by-step walkthrough for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
How To: Xbox 360 Self Repair Guide -- Review
Original at Search HubPages for items matching 'xbox 360'
• Sun, Nov 1
By Internet Intell Why should you learn how to repair your Xbox 360? Because by learning it you can not only save money but make some as well. Microsoft will ask you to send your...
Patch: Xbox 360 System Update � Wireless Adapter WPA2 support
Original at Xbox-Scene
• Wed, Oct 28
• 21 related articles
By XanTium QUOTE] The team has released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE. This update does not include the Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune features. Those will be coming to Xbox LIVE later next month. This update adds WPA2 support for the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter.
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Facebook, Twitter, Zune and Last.Fm on Xbox Live Hands On: Hrm, That's Interesting
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Oct 19
By matt buchanan Zune Video Marketplace Not a whole lot to write home about yet besides 1080p streams—it's a video store on Xbox, with movies for rent or purchase, TV shows, trailers—but Zune Video is here and it, um, works. You browse through the standard Xbox interface, like Netflix. We didn't get a chance...
How To: Madden 10 Primer Guide [Wii]
Original at GameSpot
• Fri, Aug 14
Step up your game with our Madden 10 Primer Guide. Check inside for expert strategies, stats for all 32 NFL teams, and a full list of Xbox 360 Achievements and PlayStation 3 Trophies.
Podcast: Episode 112 - Fallout 3 Mothership Zeta and GI Joe The Rise of Cobra
Original at mevio.com
• Fri, Aug 14
PS3 slim rumours Xbox 360 Netflix access Microsoft respond to territory pricing Review of Fallout 3 Mothership Zeta Dissidia Final Fantasy for the PSP and a PSP console to play it on Review of GI Joe The Rise of Cobra We have Dissidia Final Fantasy for the PSP and a PSP console to play it on to g...
Opinion: Why Depression-Era Clothes Became Xbox 360 Fashions
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Aug 11
By Stephen Totilo Through Connell and Microsoft, gamers can today buy 1930s-era cuffed trousers ($1) or a pair of Steampunk metal goggles ($1) to adorn the virtual person who represents them on their Xbox 360 — and who appears on their Xbox Live friends lists.
How to use your Mac as a wifi bridge for your Xbox 360
Original at eHow
• Mon, Aug 10
In this article you will learn how to use your Mac as a wifi bridge for your Xbox 360. You might consider doing this if your router is not in the same location as your Xbox 360. The Microsoft wifi adapter is about $90, this provides the same... Recent Article published on 8/10/2009 by ezramoore
Xbox Live Dashboard Update Will Maximize Your Hard Drive
Original at Cinema Blend
• Mon, Aug 3
Tired of your Xbox 360's hard drive being taken up by all of those bulky games that you only play once in a while? Well, dread not my gaming friends, because beta testers are reporting that the new update reduces install sizes exponentially.
Podcast: Episode 107 - PDC World Championship Darts 2009 and Fight Night Round 4
Original at mevio.com
• Mon, Jul 13
Monkey Island for the Xbox 360 Football Manager Live free NES cartridge sells for over 17 thousand dollars PDC World Championship Darts 2009 Line Rider Freestyle for the DS Fight Night Round 4 There are 5 copies of Line Rider Freestyle for the DS up for grabs, if you'd like to win then see our...
How To: Xbox Live Creating a Windows Live ID ( MonkeySee)Original at YouTube
• Sun, Mar 1
By rss@youtube.com (360Gamer96) A video of how to create an XBOX 360 LIVE ID. Author: 360Gamer96 Keywords: Xbox Live Creating a Windows Live ID MonkeySee Added: March 1, 2009
Engadget HD Podcast 112 - 11.21.2008
Original at Engadget HD
• Fri, Nov 21
By Trent Wolbe 22:10 - Xbox Experience now available to all who signed up, Netflix HD streams too 25:05 - Microsoft exec touts HD streaming over discs, suggests Xbox 360 will outlast PS3 28:09 - Ask Engadget HD: Best gaming / movie console: Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3?
How to get Microsoft to repair your non-RROD 360 for free
Original at eHow
• Thu, May 1
In this article, you'll learn how to get Microsoft to step up and replace an out-of-warranty Xbox 360 console which is having one of the other very common problems which are not covered by the extended warranty. This includes the E74 error, which ... Recent Article published on 4/30/2008 by dr...
Patch: Microsoft release new update for Xbox 360
Original at DriverHeaven.net
• Mon, Apr 21
• 21 related articles
By MIG-31 Source: OC3D Major Nelson recently reported that Microsoft have released a new system update for the Xbox 360, which you'll obviously need Xbox LIVE to download. If you have downloaded this update then you will already know, but if you haven't then don't get your hopes up and spend any time...
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Battlefield: Bad Company Multiplayer Beta Announced for Xbox 360Original at Hq.Com
• Fri, Mar 14
By Posted by forahobby REDWOOD CITY, Calif.– March 13, 2008– DICE, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the multiplayer beta test for Battlefield: Bad Company on the Xbox 360™ video game system from Microsoft®. IGN Founders’ Club and IGN Insider will offer keys to members and the publi...
Rockstar Bully Patch For Xbox 360
Original at Hq.Com
• Mon, Mar 10
By Posted by wes213 We will be releasing a title update through Xbox Live within the next week that we are confident will rectify the problem. We apologize wholeheartedly for the inconvenience that this matter has caused some owners of the game." Permalink: http://www.360-hq.com/article-2431-thread-1-0....
Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 046 -- Ferret Approved
Original at Xbox 360 Fanboy
• Tue, Dec 11
By Richard Mitchell Get the Fancast iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3). RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically.
Opinion: Call of Duty 4 shoots to the top
Original at Hq.Com
• Tue, Nov 13
By Posted by wes213 THQ's WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 claimed second place, having launched on six formats including next-generation consoles. However, PlayStation 2 owners accounted for 44 per cent of its sales, demonstrating that the console still has plenty of support.
How To: Transform Your Classic Xbox into a Killer Media Center
Original at Lifehacker
• Fri, Sep 14
By Gina Trapani Shut down your Xbox and head back to your computer. Repeat the same process with the Splinter Cell LINUX_Profile: copy it to your Memory Card (you'll have to delete the Linux Installer first, the card isn't big enough to accommodate both), then plug the card into the Xbox controller, boot u...
Ben Heck teaches us how to make a 'PS360' gamepad
Original at Joystiq
• Wed, May 2
By Ross Miller Filed under: Hacks, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360. Not content with putting a PlayStation 3 Sixaxis inside an Xbox 360 gamepad and letting the world be jealous, Ben Heckendorn is showing us how to make our own PS360 controller. ...