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Opinion: Modern Warfare 2: PC Versus 360

Wed, Nov 18 | from Kotaku
This having been said, the PC version loses a point to the Xbox 360 as far as local multiplayer options go, with the ability to network multiple 360 consoles together via System Link. There are no LAN options for Modern Warfare 2, and of course no split-screen multiplayer either, so the cons...

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Opinion: Why Facebook, Twitter on Game Consoles Miss The Point

Twitter, Facebook, Last.fm for Xbox 360 Go LivePlay PSP Games Online, Through Your PlayStation 3Netflix Streaming to PlayStation 3 in NovemberRumor: Thinner, Lighter PlayStation 3 Shipping JulyFallout 3 DLC Coming to PlayStation 3
Thu, Nov 19 | from wired.com

Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 143 -- Modern Podfare

Yep, you guessed it, this week is about Modern Warfare 2. We throw some news in there, and even squeeze in one fan mail after the break, but the bulk is Modern Warfare 2. In the first half of the show, we break down our impressions of the game. In the second half, we tackle the controversial "No Russ...
Mon, Nov 16 | from Joystiq

Yes, Mass: We Pray Was More Dante's Inferno Schtick [Marketing]

Mass: We Pray ties into the Heresy circle of Dante Alighieri's version of Hell—and the level of the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PSP game—but also lets Facebook users "damn" their friends and acquaintances. But that's not a very nice thing to do.
Fri, Nov 20 | from Kotaku

Serious Sam HD Arrives on PC Next Week, Xbox 360 in December (Updated)

Update: Devolver has issued forth a new trailer for Serious Sam HD (embedded below), which concludes with word that the downloadable Xbox 360 edition will hit in December. Original: Croteam's modern day revamp of Serious Sam: The First Encounter will hit PC on Tuesday, November 24, prod...
Fri, Nov 20 | from Shacknews

British Intelligence recruiting Xbox gamers

The Guardian reports that British Intelligence is looking for a few good men. Specifically, the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) is running ads on the Xbox 360 dashboard and within Xbox games to recruit new members. The GCHQ, which works with both MI5 and MI6 (yes, that MI6)...
Fri, Nov 20 | from Joystiq

Need for Speed Shift Getting Free 'Team Racing' DLC, Five 'Legendary' Cars

Free Need for Speed Shift downloadable content is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in early December, publisher EA has revealed. Hitting Xbox 360 on December 3 and then PlayStation 3 on December 3 (Europe) / December 10 (North America), the free "Team Racing pack" will bring five new "l...
Fri, Nov 20 | from Shacknews

Need For Speed SHIFT gets new Team Racing Mode, plus 5 cars, for free [screens, video]

Need for Speed SHIFT is available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP, and mobile. It will be coming soon to the iPhone. Visit the official website at www.needforspeed.com for more information on the racing game or read our review here.
Fri, Nov 20 | from Gaming Bits

Banned Xbox modders get a class-action lawsuit to call their own

You had to know someone out there would try and profit off Microsoft's recent mass bannination of modded Xbox 360 consoles from Xbox Live, and although the eBay scammers arguably got there first, we're awarding the style trophy to AbingtonIP, an Oklahoma law firm that's trying to gin up a...
Fri, Nov 20 | from Engadget

DigitalFoundry compares Assassin's Creed II on 360, PS3

Luckily, the team seems to be pretty happy with the PS3 version of Assassin's Creed II, following the original iteration's disappointing performance on the platform. That said, though the two consoles versions are much closer to each other this time, the site still leans towards the Xbo...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Joystiq

BioShock Sequel gets a Fully Loaded Collector's Edition

Ever since the release of Halo 3's "Legendary Edition," a pricey collector's edition is almost expected from every big title. From Modern Warfare 2's "Prestige Edition," to DJ Hero's "Renegade Edition," the age of over-priced extras is only beginning. BioShock 2 looks to be next in line w...
Thu, Nov 19 | from NintendoDS Advanced

Banned Xbox 360's - boon or bust?

If you have just the right kernel, and a copy of your CPU key, and a second unbanned Xbox 360, you may be able to reactive your machine. But how many people have those things available to them? Undoubtedly an Xbox 360’s desirability is greatly diminished if Xbox Live is removed from the equati...
Tue, Nov 17 | from hack a day

Gyromancer fuses RPG experience of Square Enix and PopCap Games' Bejeweled Twist [screens]

Today Square Enix released Gyromancer on both the Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 and Steam for the PC. Gyromancer is the result of a collaboration between Square Enix and PopCap Games. Square Enix brings their influences from their roleplaying games, level stats and summoning included...
Wed, Nov 18 | from Gaming Bits

Review: Tritton AX 180 Gaming Headset

If you are on a budget and need a good gaming headset, I highly recommend the Tritton AX 180. Even if you aren’t on a budget, this headset is top quality. Very rugged and the build quality is top notch. And unlike similar headsets that they make for specific consoles, you can use these on almost an...
Thu, Nov 19 | from samversionone (WordPress)

Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo Wheel for Xbox 360 review

To celebrate the release of Forza Motorsport 2, Microsoft made a big deal about its Wireless Racing Wheel, a cable-free force-feedback controller for racers that was only really wireless if you didn't want force-feedback. It was a reasonable compromise and a reasonably good wheel, but...
Wed, Nov 18 | from Engadget

Sony holds firm on PS3 13M sales target

Sony Corp. this week held firm on a sales target for the Playstation 3 amid strong sales of the hardware post price cut. The PS3 sold 321,000 units in Oct., behind Nintendo Co.’s Wii and ahead of Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360. Follow Punch Jump on Twitter for breaking video game news.
Fri, Nov 20 | from newsonablog (Feedburner)

BioShock 2 Special Edition details and pre-orders begin

The BioShock 2 Special Edition will be a limited production, and will be available for $99.99 for Xbox 360 and PS3 or $89.99 for PC. If you want to secure your Special Edition, you best do it as soon as possible. It's available for pre-order now from Amazon.com and GameStop (PlayStation 3, Xbox 36...
Fri, Nov 20 | from Gaming Bits

Sony looking into paid subscriptions for PS3 online area

Hirai mentioned that Sony was looking into “premium subscriptions” for the online service, much like Xbox Live Gold on the Xbox 360. The PS3’s bit selling point has always been that it’s free to play online, and that may change soon. Hirai is quoted by CVG saying,
Fri, Nov 20 | from DigitalBattle

Lawyers pursue banned Xbox Live gamers

Anti-Microsoft class action in the offing? Are you an Xbox 360 owner recently banned from Xbox Live? Has the ban left you feeling short changed? Perhaps you’ve experienced other console problems as a result of the ban? If you can answer 'yes' to any of these questions, then US law firm Abin...
Fri, Nov 20 | from Register

Fignt Night Round 4 Review

Fight Night Round 4 is the follow-up to one of the defining titles for the Xbox 360. Round 3 showcased HD gaming unlike any other game at the time. If there was an Xbox 360 demo in a store, Fight Night 3 was in the system. The game was crisp, innovative, had an engaging soundtrack, and was damn fun. La...
Tue, Nov 17 | from 2dreviews (WordPress)

Banned Xbox Users Plan a Class-Action Lawsuit, Accuse Microsoft of a Vast Conspiracy [Xbox 360]

Although modification of Xbox consoles is arguably against the terms of use for Xbox/Xbox Live, Microsoft 'conveniently' timed the Xbox console ban to coincide with the release of the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game and less than two months after the release of the very popular Ha...
Fri, Nov 20 | from Gizmodo

Jurassic: The Hunted Demo Arrives on Xbox 360

If you've been itching to shoot and/or melee dinosaurs back into extinction, then you'll be happy to know a demo for Jurassic: The Hunted is now available on Xbox Live. The 589MB download offers a sample of Cauldron's time-traveling shooter, which hit PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Xbox 3...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Shacknews

Xbox 360 piracy bans prompt inevitable class action suit

via Kotaku] Video of the Day – Piracy is bad, really badXbox 360s Hacked; Microsoft Cries FoulNew Xbox Experience Leak disables it until release dateCreative lose MP3 class-action suitHeelys Xbox 360 Shoe – Why shoes and game consoles shouldn’t breed
Fri, Nov 20 | from SlashGear

'No More Heroes' Coming To Xbox 360 And PS3

Goichi Suda won't be waiting until the next generation of consoles to take "No More Heroes" off of the Wii after all. "No More Heroes 2" will launch for Nintendo's system in 2010, but a new port of its predecessor titled "No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise" will also hit stores for the Xbox 360 a...
Wed, Nov 18 | from MTV Multiplayer

Article: Face-Off: Assassin's Creed II

This is the game I've been waiting for. While the original Assassin's Creed may have been short on variety, there's no denying the quality of the visuals and the immense possibilities of the openworld sandbox it presented to us. On Xbox 360, at least, it was a technological marvel that laid t...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Eurogamer

Opinion: PC version of Modern Warfare 2 hacked for the console to be back in the game

NEWS - My review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is finally done but alas the version I reviewed and was supplied was for the Xbox 360. So while the score reflects that version of the game, I have a feeling if I ever got the PC version to test that I'd be pretty harsh on the changes made to it.
Mon, Nov 16 | from GamingNexus

Facebook Integration Friends Today's PS3 Firmware Update

Launching Facebook for the PlayStation community is a natural fit for our goal of delivering unparalleled connected experiences -- from connecting our community to each other to connecting our customers to great entertainment downloaded from the PlayStation Store," PlayStation N...
Wed, Nov 18 | from MTV Multiplayer

Square Enix, PopCap Collab is Puzzle Quest With a Twist

Even at these early stages, I can tell that I like Gyromancer quite a bit more than the Puzzle Quest games. The role-playing elements feel a little more thought-out and complex. And the battle mechanic, as filtered through Bejeweled Twist, feels a lot more like a puzzle. There’s much less luc...
Wed, Nov 18 | from wired.com

Xecuter XFRAG 360

Features: Connect a PS/2 or USB keyboard & Mouse to the Xbox 360 Connect a Playstation DualShock2 controller to the Xbox 360 Compatible with all Xbox 360 Games Compatible with all Xbox 360 Console Versions Compatible with both CL & the new Matrix Xbox 360 Wired Controllers
Mon, Nov 16 | from Xbox-Scene

'No More Heroes' Xbox 360 Screenshots Arrive

Yesterday, we learned that Grasshopper Manufacture's eclectic Wii action game No More Heroes was coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Now, we have screenshots of the prettied-up Xbox 360 port (via Xbox Japan) and video of a real-life wrestler. Exactly what Ikuhisa "Minowaman" Minowa is...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Shacknews

Xbox Live Free Weekend Brings Online Multiplayer, Other Gold Perks to All

Just in time to sample the Xbox 360's new social networking and music steaming functionality (not to mention 1 vs. 100: Season Two), Microsoft will soon be offering Xbox Live Silver folk a brief taste of the perks that a paid Gold-level membership brings. Along with the examples listed abov...
Wed, Nov 18 | from Shacknews

Opinion: Xbox Going Down [Note]

My consoles are working overtime these days as I work to review games, play games for judging and sneak in a bit of relaxation gaming on the side. Today my Xbox 360 started to show signs of wear, locking up four times in about two hours. Three of those times was while I was playing LEGO Indiana Jon...
Tue, Nov 17 | from Kotaku

Bioshock 2 Special Edition to dive to PS3, Xbox 360

2K Games next year will release a Bioshock 2 Special Edition SKU to Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3 and Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 at under $100. The Xbox 360 sold 250,000 in the same period. Follow Punch Jump on Twitter for breaking video game news.
Fri, Nov 20 | from newsonablog (Feedburner)

Left 4 Dead 2 now available for Xbox 360 and PC [video + screenshots]

Valve will have you fighting off the next zombie apocalypse in today's new release of Left 4 Dead 2. L4D2 was released at midnight today at some retailers and can be picked up today at your local shop or online. In L4D2, you continue your fight against the undead throughout five campaigns, wit...
Tue, Nov 17 | from Gaming Bits

Need For Speed Shift Goes Team-Based [Dlc]

Team Racing is an all-new mode for Need for Speed Shift that pits two teams of up to six racers against each other. In team-based races, winning isn't simply about crossing the finish line. You'll have to coordinate with your teammates, work out strategies, and yes...sometimes you'll have to l...
Fri, Nov 20 | from Kotaku

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Coming to Xbox 360 in 2010

Square Enix Europe, the new owner of publisher Eidos, this week announced that it will release Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days for Xbox 360, PS3 and the PC in 2010. 360-Hq Game Database: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Permalink: http://www.360-hq.com/article-3536-thread-1-0.html
Thu, Nov 19 | from Hq.Com