Microsoft Denying Rumors Of Kinect-Related RRODs
It seemed like just yesterday that Microsoft was extending the warranties of early Xbox 360s because of the "Red Ring of Death". According to a BBC report released today, Microsoft will again be fighting rumors of another "RROD" epidemic. The BBC is reporting that many Xbox 360 owners are blaming Microsoft's new peripheral, the Kinect, for their console failing.
Read MoreView Comments (1)First Console Modding Trial Dismissed
In the first case of its kind brought to trial, Matthew Crippen, a parking attendant by day, Xbox mod-chip installer by night, was arrested selling illegally modified Xbox 360s to federal prosecutors. The case was brought before U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez on December 1st, and Judge Gutierrez immediately began expressing outrage with the prosecution over concerns about the government's case, stating, “I really don’t understand what we’re doing here.”
Read MoreLeave a CommentNew Xbox 360 250GB Announced, Already Shipping to Stores
After months of rumors, Microsoft finally unveiled a redesigned Xbox 360 console on Monday to kick off E3. The new Xbox 360 is slightly slimmer with a glossy black paint job, built-in 802.11n WiFi support, and a removable 250GB hard drive. The console is already shipping to retailers and will retail for $299.99, effectively replacing the Xbox 360 Elite 250GB model.
Read MoreView Comments (83)Buy Singularity for Xbox 360, Get Prototype Free!
Raven Software is sweetening the deal for Xbox 360 gamers planning on purchasing Singularity. For a limited time, those buying this new shooter that turns time into a weapon can take advantage of a mail-in offer that will net them Prototype for free! (more...)
Read MoreView Comments (3)XCOM Returns to Gaming
Going to be honest, I've never even heard of the original XCOM, which now that I do a little research on the series seems like outright blasphemy. It's been featured on several "best games of all time" lists and apparently had a four-game long history. The first three games threw players into tactical situations while the fourth was an action-based strategy game in space. I blame my space radar, which usually steers me away from anything involving starships and troopers. The point of this meandering is that 2K games i
Read MoreView Comments (4)BioWare Introduces the Mass Effect 2 Collector’s Edition
The sequel to BioWare's immensely-popular Action RPG Mass Effect is soon to be brought into this world, and in order to offer fans of the series a little something special (and also to make a few extra dollars), BioWare has announced a Collector's Edition for Mass Effect 2. The limited-quantity Collector's Edition will be releasing alongside the standard version of the game on January 26th in North America, and is set to include the following: the full retail version of the game, a 48-page hardcover art book titled "Art of Ma
Read MoreView Comments (8)Spawn Kill Favorites: Sid Meier’s Pirates!
Talk like a pirate day has passed, wearing your puffy shirt just isn't magic anymore, and you've noticed that you have to focus all of your concentration on walking a straight line to avoid running into people (damn eye patch!). So what are pirate lovers to do to Live the Life? Why, pop in your copy of Sid Meier's Pirates!: Live the Life, of course! (more...)
Read MoreView Comments (4)Microsoft To Release Wireless Microphone Peripheral For The Xbox
In a recent Microsoft press release, the company stated that they would be putting out a high-quality,wireless Xbox 360 microphone. This microphone will be compatible with previously released music games as well as upcoming releases. The retail price will be around $50 (U.S.) according to Microsoft. This might be a godsend especially with the new Beatles: Rock Band being released this summer which allows multiple vocalists to perform at once. As a lot of you would agree the best part of this new peripheral release is the removal of wire clutter and confusion which we can all
Read MoreView Comments (10)The Secret Of Monkey Island: Special Edition Coming To Xbox Live
Imaginings of classic games as we all know usually go awry. So in many cases the best thing to do to enhance a classic game is nothing at all. LucasArts is doing just that with their beloved classic The Secret of Monkey Island. But what is a classic game brought to the Xbox 360 without the extra glam? The newly enhanced version of the game will include brand new character art in the same graphical style of the original. It will also include beautiful hand-painted backgrounds and environments in absolutely glorious 1080i widescreen resolution for your eyes to feast upon. (more...)
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