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Patch: New mandatory Xbox 360 system update now live
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• Wed, Aug 6
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By Karl B. Major Nelson has announced that a new system update for the Microsoft Xbox 360 home video game console has been released. This is a mandatory update, so those logging in over the next few hours will no doubt encounter it. ...
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Xbox Live having connection problems Update
Original at Qj.net
• Sun, Dec 23
By Nicolo S. Having problems trying to hook up your Microsoft Xbox 360 to Xbox Live? You're not alone, because according to Xbox Live's service status, "Users may experience intermittent issues when attempting to connect to Xbox Live. ...
Microsoft resumes crackdown on modded Xbox 360s
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• Mon, Dec 17
By Tim Y. We have recently received word that Microsoft has been targetting several Xbox 360 owners last week with an Xbox Live ban. Details are still pretty bit scarce on this recent crackdown, though reports from 360 owners indicate that it may have something to do with iXtreme series of custom fi...
Video: Xbox 360 Lego cooling modOriginal at Qj.net
• Sun, Dec 16
By Glen D. We've seen people do all sorts of cooling mods on their Microsoft Xbox 360s to avoid getting the dreaded "three red lights" issue. While these mods are nothing new to us, this one on video was pretty eye-catching in terms of creativity and uniqueness. How so? Get a load of this:
Soul Calibur 4 screenshots: Raphael versus Hildegard
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• Sat, Dec 15
By Enrico S. We're going to have to wait and see if this current iteration of Soul Calibur lives up to the reputation the series has garnered since it started back in 1996 with Soul Edge. If it does, then we're definitely going to be getting a good fighting game for our consoles next year.
Guitar Hero 3: new updates via PSN and XBL
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• Sat, Dec 15
By Isaac C. In the last DLC content for Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock, we got new tracks from Linkin Park and The Used. This time around, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers will be getting new updates, including co-op quickplay (which people have been waiting for for a while now).
Linkin Park, The Used to grace Guitar Hero III DLC
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• Fri, Dec 14
By Glen D. The devs said that the Warner/Reprise Track Pack will be available exclusively for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 versions of Guitar Hero III. No certain release date was dropped, but Activision's assures everyone that the package will be here in time for the holidays.
UK: MS sets up help site to address Video Marketplace woes
Original at Qj.net
• Tue, Dec 11
By Tim Y. The company further notes that they're currently investigating the said problems. Now, if you happen to have experienced any of these said quirks, you will want to visit the Microsoft Support page via the source link, where a comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available to help you...
Patch: Bioshock downloadable content released
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• Tue, Dec 4
By Isaac C. Xbox 360 players can gain 100 points for "Brass Balls," by beating BioShock on the "hard" difficulty setting without dying Also, the PC version will finally be getting the long awaited patch. Follow the link below for the downloadable patch for the PC.
Madden NFL 08 patch 2 available for Xbox 360, still TBA for PS3
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• Fri, Nov 30
By Tim Y. Electronic Arts has just released patch number 2 for the game's Xbox 360 port, which should now be available for download via Xbox Live. This new patch aims to fix several previously reported bugs:. Game play - Reduced fumble chances ...
Microsoft banning modded Xbox units once again
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• Wed, Nov 21
By Victor B. Xbox 360 users who have modded firmwares may want to steer clear of Xbox Live for a little while. It seems Microsoft is once again exercising its banhammer muscles with a good old-fashioned ban wave. According to Xbox-Scene, If you have the 'Z Code' 8015-190D it means you are banned. This does...
Xbox 360's Team Fortress 2 patch update available on XBL
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• Mon, Oct 29
By Glen D. Valve Corporation's FPS compilation The Orange Box (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PC) was easily one of the most anticipated releases of late 2007. The anticipation turned into frustration, however, as Xbox 360 version owners ...
Xbox 360 chokes on "Heroes" HD-DVD
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• Mon, Sep 10
By Sally B. The Xbox 360 console itself was fine. It was able to do everything that it was supposed to do: logging into Xbox Live, play games...all except for playing the HD-DVD of "Heroes". Other troubleshooting steps were done, including unplugging both the HD-DVD drive and the Xbox 360, as well as delet...
EA, Pandemic respond to Mercenaries 2 delay reports
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• Tue, Sep 4
By Karl B. Earlier, we posted an article about Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 3) being delayed until next year. Apparently, European gaming site TVG got confirmation from an Electronic Arts spokesman that the game will be released next year.
Electronic Arts: Mercenaries 2 delayed for all platforms
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• Tue, Sep 4
By Ryan A. However, we guess we shouldn't be talking about that yet as the game's release date will be delayed. One representative from publisher Electronic Arts spoke with online site Total Video Games and confirmed that Mercenaries 2: World in Flames will indeed not be making its 2007 release dat...
360 repairs slowing down?
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• Tue, Aug 28
By Isaac C. If rumors prove true, this presents a dilemma for 360 owners whose consoles are acting up. Having their consoles repaired might delay them from playing Halo 3 when it comes out, but not having their 360s repaired would inevitably lead to the same thing. The only solution that presents itsel...