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Xbox 360 Avatars get pets today; free Final Fantasy Chocobo soon
Original at Gaming Bits
• Thu, Dec 3
• 19 related articles
Avatar Pets have arrived on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace today. You'll be able to give your Xbox 360 Avatar a virtual companion. Choose a pet of your choice for 240 Microsoft Points ($3) each. Here are the Avatar Pets currently available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace (click to see Avatar Pet):
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The Scourge Project coming from Tragnarion Studios to Xbox LIVE, PSN and Steam
Original at Gaming Bits
• Wed, Dec 2
A new third-person shooter is coming soon to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Game developer Tragnarion Studios today announced details on The Scourge Project, which uses Epic Games' Unreal Engine. It'll arrive on the PC first via Steam, this December, and will be released on the Xbox 36...
Mirror's Edge coming to iPhone and iPod touch [screenshots]
Original at Gaming Bits
• Wed, Dec 2
Electronic Arts today announced details on Mirror's Edge for the iPhone and iPod touch. The first-person free-running game goes to third-person perspective on the mobile platform. You'll play as Faith, just as in the previous Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC release. Here are more details f...
Mass Effect 2 character reveal - Samara [video and screenshots]
Original at Gaming Bits
• Tue, Dec 1
BioWare and Electronic Arts today unveiled another addition to Mass Effect 2's character roster. Introducing Samara. You will want to have a powerful biotic on your team, and Samara seems to be a perfect fit for your galaxy hopping adventures.
Cyber Monday video game deals happening now
Original at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Nov 30
Xbox 360 Save $40 when you buy 12-month Xbox LIVE card with Forza 3 or Halo 3: ODST. See more deals here. Walmart See the deals here. PlayStation 3 Uncharted 2 - $40 Wii Madden NFL 10 - $29.82 The Beatles: Rock Band - $40 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 - $29.82 Xbox 360 Halo 3 ODST - $39.82 Left 4 Dead 2 - $38.96
Dragon Age: Origins - review
Original at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Nov 30
BioWare has brought us yet another epic RPG; chock full of branching dialogue and standout gameplay in an illustrious presentation. Read through the full review to find out if Dragon Age: Origins lives up to its Baldur's Gate spiritual successor title."
BioShock 2 Special Edition details and pre-orders begin
Original at Gaming Bits
• Fri, Nov 20
The BioShock 2 Special Edition will be a limited production, and will be available for $99.99 for Xbox 360 and PS3 or $89.99 for PC. If you want to secure your Special Edition, you best do it as soon as possible. It's available for pre-order now from Amazon.com and GameStop (PlayStation 3, Xbox 36...
Need For Speed SHIFT gets new Team Racing Mode, plus 5 cars, for free [screens, video]
Original at Gaming Bits
• Fri, Nov 20
Need for Speed SHIFT is available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP, and mobile. It will be coming soon to the iPhone. Visit the official website at www.needforspeed.com for more information on the racing game or read our review here.
Rock Band Weekly Releases - week of 11/23/09
Original at Gaming Bits
• Fri, Nov 20
Single Tracks - $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points or 200 Wii Points) per track Our Lips Are Sealed" by Go-Go's (L) Who Knew" by P!nk (L) These tracks will be available for the Xbox 360 and Wii on November 24th and will also be available on the PlayStation 3 on November 26th.
Dragon Age: Origins 'Return to Ostagar' downloadable content announced for Holiday 2009 release
Original at Gaming Bits
• Fri, Nov 20
BioWare and Electronic Arts have announced a new upcoming downloadable expansion for Dragon Age: Origins. Coming this holiday, Return to Ostagar will be a new quest for Dragon Age gamers on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. The new DLC will be available for $4.99 (or 400 Microsoft Points fo...
Resident Evil 5 gets new DLC and a new Gold Edition at retail
Original at Gaming Bits
• Fri, Nov 20
To start off, Capcom plans to release two new downloadable episodes, with new costumes, and a new mode titled "Mercenaries Reunion." The "Mercenaries Reunion" mode will feature 8 new playable characters and some new weapon load outs. The first new episode will be called "Lost In Nightmar...
Gyromancer fuses RPG experience of Square Enix and PopCap Games' Bejeweled Twist [screens]
Original at Gaming Bits
• Wed, Nov 18
Today Square Enix released Gyromancer on both the Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 and Steam for the PC. Gyromancer is the result of a collaboration between Square Enix and PopCap Games. Square Enix brings their influences from their roleplaying games, level stats and summoning included...
Left 4 Dead 2 now available for Xbox 360 and PC [video + screenshots]
Original at Gaming Bits
• Tue, Nov 17
Valve will have you fighting off the next zombie apocalypse in today's new release of Left 4 Dead 2. L4D2 was released at midnight today at some retailers and can be picked up today at your local shop or online. In L4D2, you continue your fight against the undead throughout five campaigns, wit...
Mad Catz offers Wireless N Gaming Adapter for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
Original at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Nov 16
• 4 related articles
Last week, Microsoft announced the Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adapter, for a $99.99 MSRP. The MadCatz Wireless-N Gaming Adapter provides an alternative solution for $20 less at $79.99 MSRP. PlayStation 3 gamers will also be able to utilize the Wireless-N speeds.
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Mad Catz offers Wireless N Gaming Adapter for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
Original at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Nov 16
• 4 related articles
Mad Catz today announced the availability of its Wireless-N Gaming Adapter, for use with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems. The Wireless-N Gaming Adapter includes a 3.3ft Ethernet cable, allowing... Read the full article at GamingBits.com!]
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Final Fantasy XIII North America and European launch date announced: March 9, 2010 [video]
Original at Gaming Bits
• Fri, Nov 13
Today Square Enix has made the launch date for Final Fantasy XIII official. You'll be able to get Final Fantasy XIII on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 9, 2010, for both regions in North America and Europe. This is the first dual platform, high-definition release of the Final Fantasy r...
October 2009 video game industry sales report from NPD Group
Original at Gaming Bits
• Thu, Nov 12
3. PlayStation 3 - 320.6K units 4. Xbox 360 - 249.7K units 6. PlayStation 2 - 117.8K units 6. Halo 3: ODST (Xbox 360) from Microsoft - 271K units 8. Forza Motorsport 3 (Xbox 360) from Microsoft - 175K units 10. FIFA Soccer 10 (Xbox 360) from Electronic Arts - 156K units
Modern Warfare 2 Wireless Combat Controller for PlayStation 3 - review and pictures
Original at Gaming Bits
• Thu, Nov 12
Mad Catz has teamed up with Infinity Ward to bring PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC players a line-up of Modern Warfare 2 branded controllers and accessories. The Modern Warfare 2 Wireless Combat Controller for PlayStation 3 is one of their featured controllers. The Combat Controller is ava...
DJ Hero - review
Original at Gaming Bits
• Tue, Nov 3
Dj Hero offers a variety of music from Hip-Hop to Rock, which will suit any gamer old and new into music & rhythm games. The turntable controller feels very durable, however the crossfader on the controller will need some adjustment. It doesn't seem to want to lock into the center very we...
FIFA Soccer 10 - review
Original at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Nov 2
Another year, marks another release in EA Sports' FIFA series. What else can be done to improve this already stellar soccer game? Will gameplay additions deter from the overall experience or amplify its realism? Find out in the our full review below on what EA has done to try to solidify FIF...
Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space - review
Original at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Oct 26
Although the episodes which comprise Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space have been out for over a year on the PC, only recently have they come to the Xbox 360's Xbox LIVE Arcade. Knowing this still does not harm the game's overall luster. It is a fun game with the best character acting and art seen...
Opinion: Getting To Know Your Developers [GTKYD]: Paul Smith from Strawdog Studios
Original at Gaming Bits
• Thu, Oct 15
This week's GTKYD features Paul Smith, from Strawdog Studios. They're an indie game developer from the UK who create some unique and addictive games for the Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, iPhone and PC. Space Ark is a new Xbox LIVE Arcade game you can look forward to soon from Strawdog Studios....
Darkest of Days - review
Original at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Oct 5
Darkest of Days falls short on basically every aspect as compared to other first person shooters on the PC and Xbox 360. With an interesting story and a promising setting, the game surprised many people before its release. But horrendous voice acting and lack luster controls bring the game...
Dead Space Extraction - review
Original at Gaming Bits
• Sat, Oct 3
Dead Space Extraction is a great looking and fun to play sci-fi horror shooter on the Wii. Although the campaign is fairly short in length, there are more difficulty levels, gameplay stats to master, and Challenge Modes to keep your Wii Remote blazing. Seasoned Dead Space players will appr...
Ninja Theory's next game will be 'Enslaved' for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; first details
Original at Gaming Bits
• Tue, Sep 29
Today Namco Bandai Games announced the next game coming from Ninja Theory, titled Enslaved. Ninja Theory is the game developer behind the PlayStation 3 exclusive game, Heavenly Sword. Enslaved will be published by Namco Bandai Games, who will be releasing it on both the PlayStation 3 and...
Halo 3: ODST - review
Original at Gaming Bits
• Thu, Sep 24
• 3 related articles
Bungie's next installment of the Halo universe is Halo 3: ODST. What was supposed to be an expansion to Halo 3 is now a full-fledged title. It features a new hero, new campaign, new weapons, and an all new game mode called Firefight. Does Halo 3: ODST make worth of its value as a full game or does it...
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Patch: Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Tomorrow (2/3/09) Addresses HDMI Audio Issues
Original at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Feb 2
• 21 related articles
Starting Tuesday morning at 0200 Pacific when you sign into Xbox Live you’ll be prompted for a mandatory dashboard update. The update addresses the issue that a few folks were having with audio and their HDMI connection. This update will be rolled out to all Xbox LIVE members around the worl...
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Patch: Fallout 3 Update 1.1 Now Available for PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Original at Gaming Bits
• Tue, Jan 13
This is for all 3 platforms (you know I had to work in the "3"): Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and PC. "Today an update is available for Fallout 3 for Xbox 360, ... PC and 360 patch for Fallout 3 Videogamer.com First Fallout 3 DLC Dated Cinema Blend Escapist Magazine - Talk Xbox
Gaming News and Rumors Around The Web (10/13/08)
Original at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Oct 13
Microsoft - Xbox 360 A new Xbox LIVE Arcade title, Age of Booty, will be heading to the Marketplace this Wednesday. This new RTS (real time strategy) game was designed by a guy named Max Hoberman who designed the multiplayer for Halo 2 and Halo 3. Pretty cool! Nintendo - Wii, DS
GamingBits.com Podcast #21 - Featuring Interview On Fatal Inertia EX
Original at Gaming Bits
• Wed, Jul 9
Listen for a chat with Mike Bond, lead game designer behind Fatal Inertia EX on the PLAYSTATION 3 and Fatal Inertia on the Xbox 360. Mike shares some insight on how he helped break the mold of what we've typically come to expect from Koei. How did the PLAYSTATION 3 Fatal Inertia EX release benef...
GamingBits.com Podcast #20
Original at Gaming Bits
• Wed, Jul 2
week of 6/30/08): Sha'ul hosts the latest podcast, covering some details and features on the now available PlayStation Trophies and In-game XMB (System Update 2.40). Other news bits Sha'ul covers includes the Xbox 360 price cut rumors, Rock Band 2 and some of the upcoming Wii games recent...
Grand Theft Auto IV Freezing Affecting PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 ... - Gaming Bits
Original at Gaming Bits
• Wed, Apr 30
Grand Theft Auto IV Freezing Affecting PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 ... FL - Apr 30, 2008 Various websites, and forums, have been reporting freezing issues in Grand Theft Auto IV for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 freezing may be ...
Patch: An Update To Burnout Paradise Update (Xbox 360)
Original at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Apr 21
Revert! An update for the Xbox 360 version of Burnout Paradise (codenamed Bogart) went live this past Friday, April 18th. Turns out an update will be needed to fix a frame rate issue that may have affected some who downloaded the Bogart update.
Patch: Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update Now Available; Video Store Coming to UK
Original at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Dec 3
It should take you only a minute or so to download today's dashboard update, which brings plenty of new features to the Xbox 360's interface. See the details below. For the UK, the Xbox LIVE Marketplace Video Store will debut next week, ...