The next Xbox…where, when and what will it be?

The fifth anniversary of the Xbox 360 is speeding our way this year and with the pending release of Project Natal (and several...

The next Xbox...where, when and what will it be?

U360 Weekly Cap contest…get in

Ok here it is…the weekly caption contest is in da house!  For those of you who don’t know, we announce the winner on our show over...

U360 Weekly Cap contest...get in

Microsoft gives points, Gold membership, Beta invite for shutting down LIVE

Microsoft plans to reward those of you who they deem “avid Halo 2 fans” and will lose the...

Microsoft gives points, Gold membership, Beta invite for shutting down LIVE

Top Ten signs you are an uber fanboy

Yup, it’s time to do some soul searching.  There has been a ton of bonk news flying around lately so I thought I’d help those of you who...

Top Ten signs you are an uber fanboy

Halo Legends, which was your favorite episode?

How many of you have watched all eight episodes in Halo Legends?  I’ve been thinking of buying the Blu-ray disc because they...

Halo Legends, which was your favorite episode?

Discontinuation of Xbox LIVE for Original Xbox Games

Homie say what?  Yes, it’s true.  If you’re still playing the original Xbox and you’re still enjoying Halo...

Discontinuation of Xbox LIVE for Original Xbox Games
Splinter Cell: Conviction Demo Tomorrow

Splinter Cell: Conviction Demo Tomorrow

I’m looking forward to this!  I saw some of Splinter Cell Conviction during PAX last year and it was very impressive.  Bring on the return of Sam Fisher!  I was skeptical in the beginning about this new look of Fisher but as the months passed on and more media was shown, I began to warm [...]

Modern Warfare 2, Stimulus Package maps 1200 points

Modern Warfare 2, Stimulus Package maps 1200 points

Happy Monday everyone!  Well perhaps that was a little presumptious of me considering the news running around the web about the price on Inifinity Ward and Activision’s Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package.  It appears the price has been set for the 3 new maps and 2 remake maps.  That price is 1200 Microsoft Points.  On [...]

Flashback - Panzer Dragoon Orta

Flashback – Panzer Dragoon Orta

Now this is a game that I really enjoyed on the original Xbox.  There was a problem with getting used to how the controls were set up but overall the game was a lot of fun.  It was one of the best looking games on the Xbox.  The creatures (dragons) that you rode were very [...]

Flashback - Oddworld Munch's Odyssey

Flashback – Oddworld Munch’s Odyssey

I figured I’d start the week off with a Flashback.  This game was way above its time with both gameplay and visuals.  Abe and Munch were an incredible pair to play.  The powers were great and the overall feel of the game impressed me very much.  I don’t know why we haven’t received a next-generation [...]

The next Xbox...where, when and what will it be?

The next Xbox…where, when and what will it be?

The fifth anniversary of the Xbox 360 is speeding our way this year and with the pending release of Project Natal (and several new Xbox 360 bundles), one has to wonder if the console is just hitting its stride.  Having already outpaced its predeccesor, the Xbox 360 is showing no signs of a slowdown.  Can [...]

Gamerpics from U360, how to find them again

Gamerpics from U360, how to find them again

Did you know that you can download and purchase gamerpics on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace that are designed by yours truly?  There are two picture packs available.  (360 Laws picture pack #1 and #2)  I’m sure you already knew they existed but did you tell a friend about them?  Are you representing the U360 community [...]

The next Xbox...where, when and what will it be?

The next Xbox…where, when and what will it be?

The fifth anniversary of the Xbox 360 is speeding our way this year and with the pending release of Project Natal (and several new Xbox 360 bundles), one has to wonder if the console is just hitting its stride.  Having already outpaced its predeccesor, the Xbox 360 is showing no signs of a slowdown.  Can [...]

February NPD, 360 outsells Wii, Big Daddy trumps all

The month of February proved to be a pretty good month for Microsoft and the Xbox 360.  It continues to outsell the PS3 and for the first time in a bazillion years, it has managed to push more consoles than the Nintendo Wii.  This should add to the ongoing discussions that fanboys like to have [...]

Hotwave Games Developer Q&A

Hotwave Games Developer Q&A

I recently sat down with Xbox Live Indie Games developer, Hotwave Games.  They’re the makers of the hit game, Avatar Wave: Snowball Fight and one of a handful of developers who actually give you something to do with your Avatars.  It’s only 240 Microsoft Points so pony up and fire off those snowballs.

Where did the [...]

Dante's Inferno, Tour of Hell With Jonathan Knight

Dante’s Inferno, Tour of Hell With Jonathan Knight

Are you ready to burn in Hell?  No, not literally of course but instead with Visceral Games’ Dante’s Inferno.  I had a chance to work with EA again on an awesome Q&A session covering Dante’s Inferno with Executive Producer, Jonathan Knight.  I tried to get in some really good questions because this game is high [...]

The next Xbox…where, when and what will it be?

The fifth anniversary of the Xbox 360 is speeding our way this year and with the pending release of Project Natal (and several new Xbox 360 bundles), one has to wonder if the console is just hitting its stride.  Having already outpaced its predeccesor, the Xbox 360 is showing no signs of a slowdown.  Can Microsoft really stretch this puppy to ten years?

If you recall, the original Xbox was soon an afterthought nearly 4 years into its life.  Some would argue that Microsoft pulled the plug much sooner than that but as it stands, it only lasted 4 years.  It debuted in November 2001 and in November 2005, the Xbox 360 took over.  Microsoft has stated that the Xbox 360 won’t suffer the same fate as the original Xbox and it will last much longer than most anticipate.  All signs point towards that being true if even for only the one additional year it has already lasted.

It’s probably inevitable that at some point a new Xbox will emerge from the shadows.  But when…where…and what will it be?  What do you want it to be?  What do you want it to be called?  My personal opinion is that we won’t here anything about another Xbox until the end of next year and possibly into 2012.  I don’t think it will be dubbed the Xbox 720 either.  Could the name of the next Xbox be right in front of our eyes?  Xbox Natal anyone?  Will Microsoft risk quality again to get a head start over the competition?

It’s fun to speculate on these things and bring out all of the conspiracies.  We’ve already heard about a possible Xbox 360 Slim in production.  I just don’t know how much more these console makers can do to impress us.  Hell, I’m already impressed enough.

If you were in charge at Microsoft, what would you put inside the next Xbox to make it the most attractive console to purchase?  How much would you price it at?  What would you name it?  What exactly do you want to see in the next Xbox that would get you to stay with the Xbox family?

Building your perfect successor to the Xbox 360 starts now…begin!

Splinter Cell: Conviction Demo Tomorrow

I’m looking forward to this!  I saw some of Splinter Cell Conviction during PAX last year and it was very impressive.  Bring on the return of Sam Fisher!  I was skeptical in the beginning about this new look of Fisher but as the months passed on and more media was shown, I began to warm up to his rebirth so to speak.

I’m hoping I won’t be disappointed tomorrow when I queue this bad boy up.  Let’s go March 18!

Modern Warfare 2, Stimulus Package maps 1200 points

Happy Monday everyone!  Well perhaps that was a little presumptious of me considering the news running around the web about the price on Inifinity Ward and Activision’s Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package.  It appears the price has been set for the 3 new maps and 2 remake maps.  That price is 1200 Microsoft Points.  On March 30th you’ll have to decide where your allegiance lies.

Here are the maps:

Bailout – An “overrun apartment complex”
Storm – An industrial park “in the middle of a rainy downpour, tense thunderstorm”
Salvage – An abandoned junkyard”, with a “snowy terrain”
Crash – Urban map with a downed heli, one of the classics from COD4
Overgrown – It’s “wide open, great for snipers”, the other map from Modern Warfare 1

What say you?  Naturally there are a few people saying the price is too much but for every few of those people there are thousands (maybe millions) more who will purchase the maps.  What will you do?

February NPD, 360 outsells Wii, Big Daddy trumps all

The month of February proved to be a pretty good month for Microsoft and the Xbox 360.  It continues to outsell the PS3 and for the first time in a bazillion years, it has managed to push more consoles than the Nintendo Wii.  This should add to the ongoing discussions that fanboys like to have I’m sure.  Heavy Rain for the PS3 didn’t do as well as Sony would have hoped I’m sure.  And what happened to MAG?

It also seems like Mass Effect 2 has reached its peak.  Take a look at the NPD numbers for last month.

1. Nintendo DS: 613.2K
2. Xbox 360: 422.0K
3. Wii: 397.9K
4. PlayStation 3: 360.1K
5. PSP: 133.4K
6. PlayStation 2: 101.9K

1. BioShock 2 (Take-Two, Xbox 360): 562.9K
2. New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo, Wii) 555.6K
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Activision, Xbox 360) 314.3K
4. Just Dance (Ubisoft, Wii) 275.4K
5. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo, Wii) 272.5K
6. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Activision, PS3) 252.8K
7. Mass Effect 2 (EA, Xbox 360) 246.5K
8. Dante’s Inferno: Divine Edition (EA, PS3) 242.5K
9. Dante’s Inferno (EA, Xbox 360) 224.7K
10. Heavy Rain (Sony, PS3) 219.3K

I’m your Huckleberry!!!!

Well where to start, for some time the community has dealt with the unwavering opinion of some who are never wrong…. I feel it’s time to accept the challenge so to speak. So haters, in the immortal words of Doc Holiday “I’m your Huckleberry!!!”

I have always taken pride in reporting accurate information that leaves room for expansion and growth based on the further understanding of subjects.  So it may come to no surprise that I have taken offense to a comment posted on my article written on FFXIII.

I wrote the article with wiggle room intentionally, things may change, but “AS OF NOW” it is where we stand….period.

So let’s delve into the world of someone who is never wrong and see what we can find… the response below screams break me down point by point so come with me while I respond… The italicized text is the comment my remarks will be in a bold font. Read more »

FFXIII – a preliminary finding…

Well with the speculation running wild over the past few weeks I thought I’d give you boys and girls a quick update on the FFXIII reviews that have been pouring in.

As of now Metacritic (a trusted review site that compiles multiple reviews to produce an overall score) has the Xbox 360 version edging out the PS3 version by a nose hair.. 83 XBOX360 – 82 PS3

There was much speculation as to whether or not the “graphically inferior” XBOX360 version would hold up against the much touted PS3 version.  Well as of now MetaCritic says bite me nay sayers.

The buzz about lip syncing has been verified as bonk and the graphics inferiority cut down at the knees…so any of you fine folks out there that may have been faced with a little trepidation can pull the trigger with confidence.  You will not be let down by the 360 version… and to all the fanboys that were jocking the PS3 version and holding on to a string of hope that their beloved JRPG would not leave its glory days of exclusive greatness, find a new subject to fake more news about.