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posted by malloc at 08:57 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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NXE causing many issues including RRoD
There are multiple Internet reports from gamers stating that their xbox 360 is suffering from problems after installing the New Xbox Experience dashboard update. Problems include: Xbox 360 no longer displaying on some TV's, not being able to sign-in to Live, Xbox Live disconnecting periodically and many others. There are also a tiny amount of people claiming that their unmodded Xbox 360's are suffering from RRoD after the update.
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posted by malloc at 08:32 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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Capcom announce the “Season of Street Fighter”
Capcom today announced the “Season of Street Fighter” in celebration of the imminent release of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, coming to PSN on November 25, 2008, and XBLA on November 26, 2008. The “Season of Street Fighter” will feature an assortment of Street Fighter-themed downloadable content (DLC) packs, music inspired by Street Fighter, and newly revamped digital destination points for both the Xbox LIVE online games and entertainment network and PSN.
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posted by malloc at 08:21 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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NXE increases Halo 3 HDD load times
Bungie:The “New Xbox Experience” was released today and one of the new features allows you to “install” your games to the HDD. While you still have to keep the original disc in the tray, installing to the HDD can make some games perform a little better while also putting a little less wear-and-tear on your DVD drive. However, this isn’t to say that ALL games will see optimizations from being installed. In fact, in the case of Halo 3, the game will actually see increased loading times.
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posted by malloc at 08:18 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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Colin McRae: DiRT 2 anounced
Codemasters have announced Colin McRae: DiRT 2. Codemasters say that it will be a great tribute to McRae who tragically died in 2007. Codmasters also say that we'll see competitive online racing in all race types, plus a progressive reward system and community features. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will be spreading its wings beyond the HD axis of Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3, with versions also scheduled for the Wii, DS and PSP. It's due at an unspecified date in 2009
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posted by malloc at 06:45 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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posted by malloc at 06:41 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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Big Fable II announcement now coming Monday 24th
The folks over at Lionhead recently said that they will be making a big announcement regarding Fable II this week. They have today announced that Microsoft has decided this week wasn't the time to make the announcement (most likely because of the NXE launch). However, there is some G o o d [Good] news. To celebrate the launch of the New Xbox Experience, we've created an all-new Fable II theme for your dashboard. Go show your Fable pride! For those of you who are waiting for the "big one" - stay tuned, Microsoft assures me that we can announce it on Monday 24th. If not, I will fly over there and slam my fist on a desk. Like, really hard!
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posted by malloc at 06:34 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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Wheelman to ship February 16, 2009
Midway Games today announced a planned global ship date of February 16, 2009, for Wheelman, the upcoming open-world driving game starring action-film megastar Vin Diesel as an expert driver for hire. Set in picturesque Barcelona, the game is scheduled to be available in stores everywhere by February 20, 2009, for the Xbox 360, the PS3.
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posted by malloc at 06:26 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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Old Xbox 360 themes "butchered" by new dashboard
OXM UK is reporting that old Xbox 360 themes have been butchered by the New Xbox Experience dashboard. Most of the old themes were loosely tailored around the set-up of the old dashboard, meaning you'd have a big picture off-set to the right to stay out of the way of the menu options. Now everything has been completely rearranged, the new menus obscure the old themes. Ironically, it's the ones that were never that well designed in the first place that now look the best.
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posted by malloc at 05:07 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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MADWORLD using the Wii's hardware performance in full power
Producer on MadWorld, Atsushi Inaba, has told IGN that it is wrong for gamers to think the game is not not utilizing the Wii's hardware potential because it's simply in black and white. "We are using the Wii's hardware performance in full power." said Inaba.
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posted by malloc at 05:02 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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Recommended GTA IV PC specifications
Rockstar have announced the recommended Grand Theft Auto IV PC specifications. Processor: Intel 2.4GHz Quad Core / AMD Phenom X3 2.1GHz RAM: 2.5GB GPU: Nvidia 8600 512MB / ATI 3870 512MB Hard Drive: 18GB Free Space (36-54GB for digital distribution installation).
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posted by malloc at 04:54 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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posted by malloc at 04:43 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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posted by malloc at 03:15 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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The Last Remnant on sale in Europe tomorrow
Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces its highly-anticipated original adventure, THE LAST REMNANT, will be available across all PAL territories tomorrow, exclusively on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
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posted by malloc at 03:10 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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THQ feels the heat, cuts back in UK
A UK trade publication is reporting that they understand that THQ is set to cut back their scale of operation in the UK. THQ will be merging their European and UK marketing teams and essentially create a new funciton to drive the business forward.
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posted by malloc at 02:49 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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Nintendo also says it will deliver a sense of community
Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aime, has hinted that they also have plans to offer some kind of community experience on the Wii. "Nintendo has always had a vision on community," he says. "The issue is that we define community differently than our competitors. ... Our consumers do want a sense of community, and we're going to deliver that--but in a way that is unique to Nintendo." It is believed that Nintendo will reveal their unique community features at next years E3 event.
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posted by malloc at 02:38 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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Nuts & Bolts to be backed by £1 million ad campaign in UK
According to the latest issue of Marketing magazine, the launch of Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts in the UK will be backed by a £1 million ad campaign. The campaign has been created by McCann Erickson who recently created a campaign for the Xbox 360 version of Rock Band.
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posted by malloc at 02:30 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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MS UK seeking deals with home-entertainment brands & rental companies
According to the latest issue of Marketing magazine, Xbox UK has plans underfoot to help bolster the Xbox 360's home-entertainment credentials. The report states the Xbox "is understood to be looking at deals with several home-entertainment brands and rental companies." Microsoft have also said that they will be evaluating the success of their Netflix tie-up in the US before they consider seeking a similar deal in the UK.
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posted by malloc at 02:16 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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ELSPA bust another game console modder , find £16000 worth of counterfeit goods
Police at Bedworth carried out a joint operation with The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (Elspa) and Warwickshire Trading Standards on Wednesday, during which a search warrant was executed at a property in Keresley End, Bedworth. During the search on November 12, officers recovered over £16000 (about $240000 worth of counterfeit goods from a house in Keresley End including a quantity of chips that modify video games consoles, video games and videos. A 38 year old man from Keresley End was arrested after the search.
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posted by malloc at 02:03 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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Capcom announce Branded Destination Experience
Capcom recently announce that the much anticipated Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix for Xbox LIVE Arcade will be one of the first games to be featured in the New Xbox Experience with a Branded Destination Experience. Launched today, the Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix destination experience will provide a central place for Xbox LIVE Arcade gamers to learn about new content, view the latest trailers, and access downloadable content, including picture packs, and both Basic and Premium Themes.
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posted by malloc at 01:54 pm on 2008-11-19 |
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GTA IV in-game video editor clips
Rockatar have released some video clips they have made with GTA IV in-game video editor available only in the PC version. Gamers will be able to upload their creations to the Rockstar Games Social Club. The game is set for release in the US on December 2 and Europe December 3. Check the forums or read more for the videos.
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