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Schizoid Achievements (Xbox 360)

Schizoid is probably the ultimate co-op game where teamwork is essential for survival and players really have to cooperate to protect each other from the never-ending stream of enemies. Schizoid is the first-ever Xbox LIVE Arcade title built using Microsoft's XNA Game Studio Express. Featuring addictive simple g...

20 August 2008
08:29 GMT

Microsoft Breathes New Life Into Xbox and Games for Windows

Microsoft made a move designed to breathe new life into the marketing strategies for the Xbox consoles, Games for Windows and Microsoft Game Studios. With Jeff Bell departing from the Redmond giant, Microsoft has appointed Michael Delman Corporate Vice President of Global Marketing, Interactive Entertainment Business...

25 June 2008
04:32 GMT

Weekend Bashing: New Games Are for Dumb Gamers

Besides the theory of relativity, Albert Einstein successfully intuited a natural social law: the level of intelligence on this planet is a constant, but our population continues to grow. Maybe the statement is so obvious that we can actually interpret it like an axiom (a proposition that is not proved or demonstrate...

20 June 2008
17:06 GMT

Schizoid - Achievements (Xbox 360)

If you feel there are no more genres to be invented, you couldn't be further from the truth. Schizoid is possibly the ultimate co-op game where teamwork is essential for survival and players really have to cooperate to protect each other from the never ending stream of enemies. Schizoid is the first-ever Xbox LI...

10 June 2008
09:31 GMT

Cars Mater-National Achievements (Xbox 360)

Cars Mater-National is the sequel to Cars, the game inspired by Pixar's animated movie with the same name. However, this second title in the series is loosely based on the original. The Xbox 360 version was developed by Rainbow Studios and published by THQ on the 29th of October 2007 in North America, the 29th o...

4 June 2008
11:46 GMT

Race Driver: GRID - Achievements (Xbox 360)

GRID is the next game in the Race Drivers series, made famous by the Toca titles. It is no different from what we would expect, a combination between a simulator and an arcade with emphasis on the latter. The most shocking feature is, of course, the level of damage a car can endure and the movie-like quality of gamep...

29 May 2008
06:42 GMT

Arsenal and Mad Catz Sign Agreement

How does a rich football club get even richer? It signs deals in which it lends its good name to a number of different products and collects a whole lot of money for that. While we, the customers, get access to all kind of branded goods, from bicycles to, obviously, football gear (or soccer gear if you're North ...

10 April 2008
19:11 GMT

Too Human Will Be a Trilogy

Denis Dyack is the boss of studio Silicon Knights and the main man behind their upcoming FPS named Too Human. And he doesn't like the way movies and games are exploited as trilogies, when initially the producers just thought of one game and then added another two to exploit the intellectual properties. Denis too...

7 April 2008
19:06 GMT

PlayStation Portable Is Reborn

For a few weeks now, the Nintendo DS has stood at the top of the chart when it came to gaming hardware sales in Japan. But for the week that ended on March 30 the story has been a bit different. Not only did the PlayStation Portable reclaim the top spot but it also posted record sales numbers.In a week the gaming con...

7 April 2008
03:22 GMT

Nintendo Dominates Japanese Games Market

Enterbrain, a company that specializes in the analysis of the Japanese hardware and software market, has released its findings related to the evolution of the videogames market over the fiscal year that has just ended on March 30. While not mind-blowing the figures suggest clear, sustained growth.The combined sales o...

4 April 2008
03:40 GMT

Janco Partners Says GTA IV Is a Killer App

Janco Partners is seeing the videogame industry as one of the few in the United States that is not currently affected - and will not be affected - in the future by the economic downturn that's currently in full swing. According to Mike Hickey, analyst with Janco, the company estimates that gaming software sales,...

2 April 2008
16:06 GMT

Nintendo DS Is Top Seller

Following the news that in February's NPD hardware sales numbers the Nintendo DS surprised everyone by nearly doubling its sales numbers, passing 500,000 units sold and getting the first spot, it seems that in Japan too the Nintendo handheld is performing admirably and is posting top sales numbers.A market resea...

31 March 2008
02:42 GMT

Movie Rental Could Come to the Xbox

The Xbox is in many ways a wonderful machine. Sure, it has its hardware failures which are a bit more frequent than they should be. And its development has cost Microsoft probably more money than it can make from selling it. But the Xbox, together with other current gen consoles, could be the sign of a revolution in ...

27 March 2008
03:39 GMT

Heroic Maps for Halo 3 Are Free

Officially released in January with a price of 800 Microsoft Xbox points the map pack is now free downloadable content for the Xbox console. The main reason for this rather surprising move is that a new map pack, dubbed the Legendary Map Pack, will make its way to the Xbox 360 on April 15. The price will remain the s...

26 March 2008
17:06 GMT

Sierra Is Invading Xbox Live Arcade

Xbox Live Arcade keeps getting more and more titles added to its already pretty interesting lineup. There are more Xbox Live Arcade games at the moment that there are Xbox Originals games on offer, which could mean that players are more interested in easy-to-pick-up, easy-to-play titles than they are in the classics ...

25 March 2008
19:06 GMT

Dreamfall Coming to Xbox Originals

Xbox Originals is one of the most interesting moves that Microsoft has launched as part of its Xbox Marketplace initiative. Launched in December 2007, the service promises to offer those games that really changed gaming at lower prices for direct download to the hard drive by Xbox users. The initial line-up consisted...

25 March 2008
05:44 GMT

Nintendo Financial Rating Cut

KBC Securities Japan has recently downgraded the financial rating of games giant Nintendo, saying that it expects the sales of hardware like the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS to fall after the record numbers that the company has recently released. Being Japanese-based, KBC is in a unique position to monitor Nintendo&#...

24 March 2008
06:20 GMT

Xbox Sales Up

Who said customers first look at quality and only then look at price? Because I really have to send them an e-mail detailing that they are wrong. And backing my e-mail would be Dorian Bloch, director of Chart-Track, a company that studies hardware and software sales in the United Kingdom.Speaking on Tuesday he remark...

20 March 2008
09:19 GMT

Ubisoft Is Hardcore No More

When Ubisoft first started making first person shooters with a distinct thriller feeling, based on Tom Clancy's novels, it really made some hardcore games. The first two Ghost Recon games were punishing hard, with a one-shot-one-kill policy and pretty tough enemies. The player needed to make a lot of tactical ch...

17 March 2008
04:25 GMT

Arrrgggh, Matey! Land Ahoy!

Not since the launch of Sid Meier's Pirates! has the pirate impersonation genre hit success. Although the Pirates of the Caribbean movies created huge expectations for the games, they quickly turned out to be disappointments. So, it's about time for a new company to try and cash in on the whole pirate mania...

17 March 2008
03:53 GMT

PlayStation3 Again Outselling the Xbox 360

The NPD numbers for North American sales in the month of February are out and there are some clear surprises for anyone following the numbers. Overall, the videogame industry sales, accounting for both hardware and software sales, have grown by about 34% when compared to February 2007. Value wise sales are over 1.3 ...

14 March 2008
03:43 GMT

Mass Effect Brings It Down

Microsoft is, for once, keeping its word regarding games. Maybe DirectX 10 isn't all that it was supposed to be and maybe Vista ain't that "games friendly" operating system it was meant to be, but as sure as I am writing this Microsoft has released the first downloadable content pack for its RPG smash hit M...

11 March 2008
06:48 GMT

The Future of Games for Windows

And now there's a Microsoft "fireman" ready to talk about it and explain some of Microsoft's moves. But first, a little history lesson. Games for Windows was announced early in 2006, at the DICE Summit, and was billed as the "be all, end all" branding for games on the PC. Only games that were easy to instal...

10 March 2008
05:34 GMT

Sin City Is Going Back to the Roots

Red Mile doesn't have an impressive history as a game publisher. And yet, in spring 2007, they secured the rights to create a video game based on the Sin City universe, originally created by Frank Miller in his graphics novels and also made into a film, in 2005, with Quentin Tarantino and Fred Rodriguez helping ...

10 March 2008
04:53 GMT

Microsoft Gets Blu-ray for Xbox

A few weeks ago, Microsoft's corporate vice president of the Live, Software and Services Division, John Schappert declared that, following Toshiba's decision not to pursue the HD-DVD standard anymore, Microsoft would also drop the standard and not release any new generations of its HD-DVD add-on for the Xbo...

7 March 2008
03:57 GMT

Rockstar Apologizes to Gamers

Rockstar has responded to reports of problems with the Xbox 360 version of Bully Scholarship Edition by stating that most of the issues are not their fault but are linked with older consoles that might have hardware problems.Gamers have been complaining that there are bugs in the game which cause it to freeze in the ...

6 March 2008
05:28 GMT

Mindware's V5 - the Gaming Mind Controller that Gives Feedback

In spite of all the killing, smashing and mutilations that took place during gaming session, playing games was a peaceful and risk-free habit. More and more companies are trying to lift the gaming experience to the next level, and mind-controllers are some of the devices that add an extra layer of realism to gaming.I...

28 February 2008
09:35 GMT

What's New in Microsoft Land: 18-22 February, 2008

Investing in the future is one of Microsoft's goals throughout its entire existence. It teamed with schools and supplied with everything needed for a better learning experience for the students, and even talked with governments to get them to sign on different study programs, that would benefit both the Redmond-...

23 February 2008
13:06 GMT

PS3 Is Left for Dead

Valve have confirmed rumors that Left 4 Dead, their upcoming squad-based zombie thrashing shooter, is not going to be available for the PlayStation 3. Valve spokesperson Doug Lombardi has said that the company does not have a dedicated PS3 development team. The port of the Orange Box to the console was handled by Ele...

22 February 2008
13:06 GMT

Civilization: Revolutions Gets Release Date

2K Games has announced that the console exclusive title, developed by Firaxis and available for the Xbox 360, Nintendo DS and PlayStation 3, will be released on June 3, 2008. For the first time ever, the franchise moves away from the PC, after the success of Civilization 4 and its two expansions, Warlords and Beyond ...

21 February 2008
05:28 GMT

Microsoft's Job Posting Hints at New Xbox

Even though rumors regarding a new Xbox console started to be heard before the 360 was launched, it seems that now we have more reasons to believe that Microsoft is indeed working on something new that could really be the next generation of consoles. And that is the thing people were expecting to hear for quite a whi...

19 February 2008
04:20 GMT

Customer Service Doesn't Help Harassed Boy on Xbox Live

One gamer has been left "utterly disappointed" by the Xbox Live Customer Service after no actions were made following his reports that somebody is harassing his little brother through Xbox Live. The guy even has the needed proof and actually knows who the person really is, but nothing can be done, according to the Cu...

28 January 2008
04:23 GMT

Troubleshoot Account Migration for Phantasy Star Subscribers (Xbox 360)

This here guide will help you solve issues such as trouble with migrating your Xbox Live account information to the Xbox 360, or completing account migration after encountering an error. If you're experiencing such problems with your Xbox 360 console, the instructions below may come in very handy.TROUBLESHOOT A...

15 January 2008
08:23 GMT

Troubleshoot Account Migration for Xbox 360

This article assumes that you are a current member of Xbox Live in the process of migrating your account information to your Xbox 360 system. If you're having trouble, please try the possible solutions outlined below.Troubleshoot Account Migration for Xbox 360Do you have a gamertag? If yes, read on. If not, see ...

14 January 2008
18:31 GMT

Dino Crisis 3 Unlockables (Xbox)

Dino Crisis 3 is a survival horror video game for the Xbox. It is the third and final game in the series. Like the previous iterations of the Dino Crisis series, gameplay revolves around fighting dinosaurs. The action takes place in outer space, on a space station. Unlike the first two installments of the Dino Crisi...

10 January 2008
06:54 GMT

Internal Memo Reveals Plans for Xbox 360 in 2008

This here internal memo written by Microsoft games chief Don Mattrick to his PR staff for CES 2008 is something that Dean Takahashi (of the San Jose Mercury News) managed to get his hands on and print it in full on his Tech Talk Blog. The memo reveals a bunch of plans for 2008, including more HD content for XBLM Vide...

8 January 2008
05:13 GMT

Bill Gates to Confirm a New Xbox at CES Next Week?

There have been numerous rumors about Microsoft's prepping to release yet another Xbox 360, with four models of the machine already stuffing the market (Core, Arcade, Premium and Elite). Nevertheless, according to CVG (quoting The Seattle Times), Bill Gates is set to make an "important announcement" next week i...

3 January 2008
03:47 GMT

Xbox Games Teach You About the Danger of DUI. Sorry Paris Hilton...

In-game advertising is a hit and there are already employment ads for intelligence agencies implemented by the British government in Splinter Cell:Double Agent. Seems that this time, the British have come up with something new: they're going to implement anti drunk driving billboards in games like Need for Spee...

27 December 2007
05:47 GMT

Guide to Achievements (Xbox 360)

Achievements are game-defined goals that are stored and displayed in your gamer profile. Achievements can be as simple, complex, or off-the-wall as a game wants. Your achievements include all of your awards, medals, and high scores (which are also presented in condensed form as part of your gamer card).Here's a...

17 December 2007
03:32 GMT

Air Force Delta Storm Gameplay Hints (Xbox)

"The Story of AFDS" is set in a time when scientific technology has reached an all new level and the ability to cure almost all human diseases has become a reality. However, as a result, the Earth has become overpopulated and basic necessities are becoming scarce. In the midst of the growing epidemic, the nations tha...

28 November 2007
11:04 GMT

25 to Life Unlockables (Xbox)

25 TO LIFE is the first true Cops and Robbers game. Choose your side in this urban action third person shooter. The game delivers intense online game-play for up to 16 players, as well as a rich single player experience. Witness the gritty lifestyles of police task forces or strive to survive as a gangster fighting y...

28 November 2007
10:51 GMT

2002 FIFA World Cup Unlockables and Hints (Xbox)

2002 FIFA World Cup is an official World Cup game published by EA Sports. An amalgamation between the game engines of FIFA 2002 and FIFA 2003, the game still incorporates the power bar for shots and crosses but with a steeper learning curve and higher chances of being penalized by the match referee. The national team...

28 November 2007
10:38 GMT

Another 83 Xbox Titles Added as Compatible with the Xbox 360

Xbox 360 owners should have another solid reason to hold on to their systems and even worship them, as Xbox LIVE's Major Nelson has made an announcement that reveals this backwards compatibility update for the Xbox 360, allowing for another 84 Xbox (one) games to be played on the next-gen Xbox, the Xbox 360. Cur...

28 November 2007
04:17 GMT

Original Xbox Owners Get FREE Halo 3 Copy with the Purchase of an Xbox 360!

So you think you're the laughing stock of the whole gamer community still owning an original Xbox console, huh? Well... don't! As it turns out, Microsoft's thinking of you! Don't get too excited, you're not getting an Xbox 360 Elite for free or anything like that, but you might just find your...

22 November 2007
03:09 GMT

Microsoft Unveils XNA Game Studio 2.0 Beta for Windows Vista

Microsoft unveiled XNA Game Studio 2.0 Beta for Windows Vista and Windows XP, offering the resource as a free download. The Studio is positioned as both a toolset and a technology designed to enable developers to build games for the Windows platforms as well as for the Xbox 360 console. According to the release notes...

20 November 2007
07:17 GMT

Let The Xbox 360 Furry Fight Begin!

This looks so fluffy and all, but it is so damn wrong! Why would somebody skin alive a cow to stick its fur on an Xbox 360 console controller? Well, the answer is because it makes the game more natural. In fact, the console faceplate comes in various versions, such as tiger print and more. Why cute face plates? Becau...

13 November 2007
07:06 GMT

Connecting the Xbox 360 to Your PC

Many of you wondered in the past if there is a possibility to connect the Xbox 360 to your PC. There is no simple way as we have discovered, but the steps are quite simple and with the help of a prestigious Xbox 360 forum user, "jimmy_Bish" we will present them exactly the way they are portrayed on the forum without ...

13 November 2007
02:00 GMT

Manhunt Codes and Unlockables (Xbox)

The player is placed in several death traps of the Director's own design. Most are staged in abandoned locations around Carcer City. To escape each trap, the player must rely solely upon maze logic and killing ability. In this respect, the game is similar to Hitman, but focusing more on brutal killing than steal...

1 November 2007
11:30 GMT

Test Drive: Eve of Destruction Unlockables (Xbox)

Test Drive: Eve of Destruction is the first Test Drive game to feature: vehicle damage, dirt tracks, crazy events and unorthodox vehicles like school buses, taxis and hearses. Since its debut in 1987, the Test Drive series has sold through more than $137 million worth of product on console and PC. Test Drive: Eve of...

31 October 2007
05:46 GMT

Microsoft, the Patriot

Microsoft announced a new partnership designed to illustrate its commitment to offering support to the American troops. In this regard, the Redmond company informed that it will collaborate with America Supports You on a variety of programs, for the benefit of members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Amer...

9 October 2007
12:36 GMT




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