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japan
Tecmo Koei: Xbox 360 Is Doing "Well" In Japan
Remember when the Xbox 360 launched in Japan? Boy, that was embarrassing! Microsoft has turned things around of late and found a small degree of success in the region. More »
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Comment by Witzbold: I wouldnt say exactly "well" but it is doing "ok" considering most of the titles on it is not really... 65 Responses | Other threads
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dlc
Band Of Bugs Thrusts Your Avatar Into Battle
Be a part of an elite insectoid military force next week, when NinjaBee introduces Xbox 360 avatar support for strategy title Band of Bugs, along with an entirely new game released as DLC. More » -
Music DLC
Rock Band Next Week: More Foreigner, More Warped Tour
Issue number 16 of the Official Rock Band Zine has hit fans' inboxes today, bringing with it news of three more Foreigner songs and another bunch of Warped Tour songs hitting the store next week. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Frequen-Z: Converting MS Points to real currency, GBP for example, are these songs cheaper on the 360 or the PS3? 10 Responses | Other threads
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xbox live arcade
This Week In Live Arcade: Garou Marks And Droplitz
Puzzles and punches come to Xbox Live Arcade this week, with the release of SNK's beloved fighter Garou: Mark of the Wolves, and Atlus' Xbox Live Arcade debut, Droplitz. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: Damn it, I wish PSN was getting this. I would totally buy this if not for the fact that... 22 Responses | Other threads
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xbox
Microsoft Pulls Plug On Xbox Originals
First launched in 2007, Microsoft's "Xbox Originals" scheme seemed an easy way to re-release old Xbox titles on the 360 as a digital download, and make a buck off them in the process. Hasn't worked out that way. More »
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Comment by skaterguy18: I bet the final game is Halo 2...or did they release that yet? *shrugs* 26 Responses | Other threads
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dlc
Space Invaders Extreme Gets A Bit More Extreme Tomorrow
More levels, more bosses, more enemies, and two classic arcade emulators add even more extreme to Space Invaders Extreme as new DLC for the Xbox Live Arcade version drops from the sky tomorrow. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Sooku: I'll stick to my DS version. Imported Paddle controller FTW. 14 Responses | Other threads
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Sam & Max Save the World
Sam & Max Save The World Next Week
Telltale Games is releasing the first season of Sam & Max on Xbox Live June 17 as Sam & Max Save the World. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by UltimatePancakeSensation: I got this for my Wii, and it seemed to chug quite a bit, which really hurt the aesthetic. ... 5 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Microsoft Makes You The Motion Controller With Project Natal
Microsoft's new motion controller is a camera, that uses object, movement, and voice recognition to deliver a new kind of immersive gaming experience.
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By Mike FaheyComment by raptorrapture: Wow. Interesting to see if this will be just another gimmicky thing or if people (developers and player alike) will really... 94 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Last.FM Coming To Xbox Live
Microsoft and Last.FM are making sweet, sweet music on the Xbox 360 this year, with the music listening and discovery service available free to Xbox Live Gold members. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by raptorrapture: How can the PSN keep up? I don't think it can. 11 Responses | Other threads
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diy
How To Use Your 3G Phone To Connect To Xbox Live
If your house loses internet, or you're taking your 360 on the road, connecting to Xbox Live can be a hassle. Oh, unless you have a 3G phone and follow this handy guide! More »
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Comment by Matt0505: Seriously, what's the point. Just because you CAN do something doesn't mean you should. 11 Responses | Other threads
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culture
Game Controllers That Clean Your Filthy Hands
You know those shaped soaps at your mother's house that no one is allowed to actually use? Here's our version, courtesy of Etsy seller Digitalsoaps. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by t3hdragon: Finally a solution for all the greasy fucks who use my controllers! 6 Responses | Other threads
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pr0n
New Xbox App Helps Find Child Porn And Other "Illicit Hidden Materials"
A developer at Sam Houston State University has created XFT, a forensics tool designed to root out "illicit hidden materials," including nefarious content like child pornography, buried on Xbox hard disks. More »
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Comment by Leonharfs: Well, leave it alone and it'll solve itself by red ringing... problem solved. 15 Responses | Other threads
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xbox
Tart Up Your Xbox Media Centre With Some Skins
Despite dying off as a viable games machine a few years back, the Xbox is still good for something: the Xbox Media Centre. Problem is, the thing looks really boring. More » -
microsoft
Microsoft Sued Over Gay Bashing
According to a former employee of Lionhead Studios, being openly gay at a Microsoft-owned development studio can be just as bad as having an openly gay Xbox Live gamertag. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by dgd1542: seriously people in the 21st century are fucking worthless crybabies. hurt feelings,quick someone call the whaaambulance. 182 Responses | Other threads
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peter molyneux
Fable Caused Burn Out, Game's Developer Got Bad Ideas While Drinking
Making video games is no walk in the park. It's hard. For those who worked in original Xbox role-playing-game Fable, it "destroyed lives". More »
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Comment by Patrick Henry: Molyneux is a famous blowhard. I thought Fable II was okay, but the first one was god awful. I now... 17 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Somebody Finally Made a 360 You Can Smoke Out Of
There it is. Somebody made a bong out of an Xbox 360. Not a PSP, not a DS, not a Wii, but a great, hulking 360. More »
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Comment by FatherFingers: The 360 has finally turned into the console of choice for losers huh? Every other day there seems to... 60 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
US Xbox Service Ends A Calendar Day Before Japan's
On March 3, Microsoft service repairs for the original Xbox ceases. The same happens for American users on March 2. More »
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Comment by gecko7jlk is enjoying the killzone 2 map pack: They will know that Helghan Belongs to the Helghast. lol but really on the story side why would anyone have sent... 19 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Red Xbox 360 Mentioned Officially By Microsoft
Whoops! In an official Halo Wars email sent to retailers and games press in New Zealand today, Microsoft make official mention of the rumoured red Xbox 360 Elite console. More » -
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Microsoft To Buy Motion-Sensing Company
Here we go again. Fresh off speculation Microsoft were working on a motion-sensing controller for current generation hardware, seems the company is now in talks to buy a firm specialising in motion-sensing tech.
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Comment by GiantEnemyCrab: Oh please no. Am I the only one that prefers analog sticks to waggle? 20 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Xbox Originals Gets Grabbed By The Ghoulies Next Week
You know why the call them Xbox Originals? Because you can't call 'em Xbox Classics. Case in point, Rare's first Xbox title, Grabbed By The Ghoulies is your next Xbox Original. Oh, I kid, Rare! More »
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Comment by otis123: i really liked this game, dont care what you think 3 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Dead Space Was Developed For Xbox
EA's horror title Dead Space has had a long gestation period. The game was originally slated for the original Xbox. More »
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Comment by Wibnar: Damn they had alot done, it looks exactly like how it is now 19 Responses | Other threads
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japan
No More Xbox Support For Japan
Starting March 3, Microsoft Japan will no longer service first generation original Xbox consoles (not Xbox 360s). This includes Xboxes that are under warranty as well as out-of-warranty consoles. More »
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Comment by xblindx: oh GOD. it's that HIDEOUS first gen controller. that thing was a MONSTROSITY. 15 Responses | Other threads
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military
Xbox Helped Drone Pilot Be All He Could Be
A guy went from high school dropout to drone pilot instructor in the Army - not a position most 19-year-old enlisteds hold, by the way - thanks in part to his video game skills. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Fallible.: "this kid, this nineteen-year-old-and, oh, by the way, he's in the Army-is doing more than I am?" And that's the... 43 Responses | Other threads
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xbox murders
Xbox Murder Ringleader Seeks Retrial
Troy Victorino, the ringleader behind the Florida Xbox murders, says that the trial that ended in a death sentence for him wasn't fair. More »
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Comment by Bubbleman!: i dont believe in the death penalty. in most cases it seems to be the easy way out. its more... 77 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
"Bulk Of" Microsoft's 1400 Job Cuts To Strike Entertainment Division
According to sources speaking with ZDNet's resident Microsoft blogger, Mary-Jo Foley, "the bulk of [Microsoft's] immediate 1,400-person cuts" are going to fall on the Entertainment & Devices Group. Which includes the Xbox team. More »
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Comment by ZetaCrossfire: I have a zune and love my zune so i really don't want to see cuts in the zune department.... 18 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Obama Takes Office, Video Game Analogies Start To Flow
The Obama campaign, fresh off an inauguration, just ran face first into federally-mandated technological obsolescence and what better way to express their frustrations than with a video game analogy? More »
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Comment by katscanne: Now what I'm curious about is how many people who read this blog will understand that last reference. Or... 18 Responses | Other threads
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gallery
Lights, Camera, Stoked Screens
This latest batch of screenshots from Destineer's Stoked highlight what goes on behind the camera and in the editing booth once you've finished carving your name in the side of a mountain. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Gyaruson: Why can I find nothing about this title? Who is Destineer? What have they done before? Is this like Skate,... 7 Responses | Other threads
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xbox taco assailant
Tired of "Mortal Kombat Killer"? How About "Xbox Taco Assailant"
Law enforcement near Orlando, Fla., have in custody a 19-year-old who refused to stop playing games to join his family for dinner and threw a taco at his mother after she unplugged his Xbox. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Black-Dog-Howls: Well mom, he might not be enjoying your tacos, but you've guaranteed he'll be tossing some salads soon. 34 Responses | Other threads
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Now It's Gone
January Lips DLC Finds That Lovin' Feelin'
With nine new songs from the likes of Fallout Boy, The Pussycat Dolls, and The Righteous Brothers due out in January, the Lips song catalog should exceed 70 songs by month's end. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by gameware: I don't think anyone bought this game, so does it really matter? 6 Responses | Other threads
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feature
A Buyer's Guide To A Console Generation Past
Times are tough, money is tight, and new consoles & games are expensive. But older consoles and games? Much cheaper, and just as good! More »
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Comment by uppitycracker: wha?!?! i honestly thought that FFXII was the absolute worst game of the series. it has no business even being... 66 Responses | Other threads
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peripheral
A Control Pad For Those Who Roll Twenties
Or have "Magic Happens" stickers on their bumper. Either or. I have neither, but might still pick one of these up, if only to scare small children and sensitive house guests with. More »
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Comment by Legend_of_Myth: I was looking at an article last night that showed off that controller...you guys should read the manual. [www.joystiq.com] 5 Responses | Other threads
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spoiler alert
Fable II's Knothole Island Brings Good Things To Life
Without spoiling more than I already have, a post over on the Fable II dev blog indicates that players disappointed by their particular ending can find solace at Knothole Island's mysterious resurrection shrine. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by jjammerzs: Yes! Muggy's coming back! (my dog's name... what was your dogs name? (insert thoughts below) 54 Responses | Other threads
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Console Life Cycles
Robbie Bach: Next Xbox Still Quite A Ways Away
After the first-generation came and went in a relative blink of an eye, Microsoft's Robbie Bach says that the company isn't in quite as much of a hurry to upgrade the Xbox 360. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by dae_giovanni: Well, the PS3 is supposed to have a 10-year cycle, isn't it? 26 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Government Agent Leaks Xbox Game Proposal Online
A government agent has accidentally leaked several gigs of personal, business and government files all over the internet, including business papers, possible insider schemes, horrid poems, pictures of 'girlfriends,' and an Xbox game proposal. More »
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Comment by LllusionX:Proud Commander of the Sony Attack Force Helghan!: sounds like he just got fired to me. how many people get in trouble every year for not having an... 12 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
There Are 25 Million Copies Of Halo In The Wild
Yup, more from Robbie Bach's supporting role during yesterday's Microsoft CES keynote. While rappin', he announced that since the release of the first Halo, over 25 million games in the series have been sold. More »
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Comment by CatboyMac's angry girlfriend: Halo is my 3rd favorite Video Game character, right next to Metroid and Kid Icarus. 14 Responses | Other threads
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xbox live arcade
CES 09: XBLA Doritos Game Downloaded Almost 1 Millon Times
Advergaming is huge. At least that's the takeaway from Microsoft's John Kroese, who revealed that the Mike Borland and Ninja Bee developed Doritos' Dash of Destruction racked up almost a million downloads in December. More » -
Best Christmas Ever
Xbox's Best Euro Christmas Ever
Gather round for a rousing bout of back slapping and carousing as the Xbox brand celebrates its best European Christmas season in six years, with 100% growth over last December. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by up2nogood_316: why add a dire 'for now'? i seem to remember everyone saying xbox is ok 'for now' until MGS4 comes... 20 Responses | Other threads
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xbox
These Were The Most-Played Games Over Xbox Live In 2008
Don't you go thinking just because it's January we're done with the "best of 2008" lists. Because we are so not. Latest comes courtesy of Microsoft's Larry Hryb, and charts the years top Xbox Live games. More »
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Comment by Spindok712: Glad to see Cod5 up there on the list so fast. 16 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Gamestop Not Accepting Xboxes Feb. 9
We got tipped by an anonymous Gamestop employee that the chain won't accept original Xbox games, consoles and accessories as of Feb. 9. Looks like this is officially it for the console.
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By Owen GoodComment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: Still takin PS2s though, yeah? 29 Responses | Other threads
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