Resident Evil 6 revealed, trailer inside!

Resident Evil 6 revealed, trailer inside!

How much more Racoon City and virus can you take? Apparently Capcom is ready to give you even more of Resident Evil this year with the revealing of Resident Evil 6. Not only did they confirm rumors, they also surprised everyone with the inclusion of fan favorite Leon and Chris as the front guys in [...]

Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector's Edition, pre-orders and more

Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition, pre-orders and more

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a Collector’s Edition that was quite as massive as the Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition.  For Shepard fans out there, this edition is ridiculous! Contents include: • A 70 page hardcover art book with illustrations from the development team. • A limited edition copy of Mass Effect: [...]

What are you looking forward to in 2012?

What are you looking forward to in 2012?

There are quite a few titles making their way onto the scene in 2012.  I’m not sure if it’ll be bigger than what 2011 had to offer but the fact remains that there are some big guns coming.  I’ve got my eye on a few titles as I’m sure everyone else has as well. UFC [...]

Win an exclusive 51 Original T-Shirt!

Win an exclusive 51 Original T-Shirt!

Ready to look like the best gamer on your block?  Of course you are!  I recently had an opportunity to get with the boys and girls at ooShirts to sponsor a 51 Original Tee for gamers to show off to their friends.  It was a tough choice to come up with a design that you [...]

Fenix Rising DLC for Gears of War 3 in January

Fenix Rising DLC for Gears of War 3 in January

It may not be in time for the holiday but after the new year rises on January 17, Gears of War 3 players will receive the new Fenix Rising Map Pack.  (see what I did there?) The Fenix Rising Map Pack kicks off the New Year with five new maps, four character skins, and a system [...]

List of Xbox entertainment channels and services coming!

List of Xbox entertainment channels and services coming!

Starting tomorrow you’ll be prompted for a new update and you’ll be able to enjoy a Kinect enabled living.

Halo Living Monument

Halo Living Monument

You knew that Microsoft would do something pretty cool to help usher in the tenth anniversary of its console along with its signature series, Halo.  The Halo Living Monument went live yesterday and it gives all UNSC recruits out there a chance to tag Masterchief with a photo and a memory. Access the Halo Living [...]

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Review

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Review

Who would’ve thought Frank West from Dead Rising could be such a bad ass in a fighting game?!

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UFC Undisputed 3 demo, Bones vs Silva!

UFC Undisputed 3 demo, Bones vs Silva!

Ready for the UFC match-up of the century?  Jon “Bones” Jones takes on The Spider, Anderson Silva in the freshly minted UFC Undisputed 3 demo!  You can also take Rampage Jackson against The Axe Murderer, Wanderlai Silva.  Don’t these dudes have the craziest nicknames?! You can queue up the demo right here and get your [...]

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Doodle God better than ever on Windows Phone!

Doodle God better than ever on Windows Phone!

I haven’t been a fan of older titles coming to Xbox Live on Windows Phone recently. Let’s face it they’ve picked some duds. But that’s not the case with JoyBits’ Doodle God and its Windows Phone exclusive Quest challenges.

Puddle plops on Xbox Live Arcade

This has to be one of the more unique titles to hit the Xbox Live Arcade in a while.  You literally control a puddle throughout the game.  That should be weird yet fun especially with the cool design and style.

In Puddle, players must guide a puddle of fluid to its target destination, not by moving the fluid, but by tilting the game world. A new experience based on physics and liquid properties, players must work with friction, momentum, and the unique properties of each type of fluid and environment to send as much of each puddle past fires, rifts, spills and more.

The challenge lies in the fact that the fluid motion is realistic. If players tilt too quickly, droplets are left behind and if tilted too slowly, they may not be able to make certain jumps. Players also have to control their fluid and safely navigate through pipes, plants, laboratories, a human body, a sewer, a rocket, a foundry and a power station. The end goal- avoid being evaporated away.  With endless twists, turns and surprises, Puddle tests puzzle fans like never before in an unparalleled physics-based puzzle platformer title.  

Puddle is now available for download for 800 Microsoft Points.

Gotham City Impostors console beta begins

Ready to impersonate or rather become the best Gotham impostor around?  Warner Bros. is finally bringing the beta for the highly anticipated Gotham City Impostors to consoles.  I’ve been looking forward to this game for a while now and I’ll be happy when I’m playing it tonight.  It began for PS3 users a few days ago but now all Xbox 360 owners get their shot.

I’ll let you know what I think of it of course.  If you’re in the beta, be sure to let me know so we can be impostors together.

“We know you console players have been waiting patiently to get your Gotham-loving hands on Gotham City Impostors, and we’re more than happy to tell you that the opportunity is finally here.”

I have no idea what elements of the game will be available to play but it should be a fun time regardless.  The console beta program will run from January 26 – February 6.  It’s an open beta but there are a limited number of participants.  A few of you should have received your invite today.

There’s still time to sign up and hopefully get a token as well at the official site for Gotham City Impostors.

Modern Warfare 3 Elite content tied to one console and user

Say what McFly?  In a bid to secure even more money from Call of Duty fans, Activision has apparently locked the Call of Duty Elite content to one console and one user.  That means that even if you have multiple profiles on your console, only the one who actually purchased the Elite content will be allowed to play it.

Thanks for the tip guys.  Users on the COD forums are chiming in …

“I got the Elite on my main profile but not on my second profile why is it not allowing me to use the dlc with second profile on the same 360 if you think I’m gonna pay you 50$ for each profile on the same console that’s ridiculous any way around this or what?”

I hope this is just an oversight.  I emailed my buddies at Activision to see if it’s just a glitch or done by design despite the content purchase saying the contrary.  Those who purchased were told it could be enjoyed by all users on the same console. 

I suppose we’ll see.

[Update] – Infinity Ward responds to the issue.

“We understand that ELITE Premium Members on Xbox Live who purchased the latest DLC Content Drop for Modern Warfare 3 are unable to access that content while signed into other profiles on the same console that originally downloaded the content,” Bowling said. “This is unintentional and we will work to get an update out as soon as possible that corrects this issue and allows you to continue to enjoy the new maps.”

The Darkness II launch trailer is awesome!

I was already looking forward to The Darkness II even before the sequel was officially announced.  I loved the first game as I always point out.  The Darkness II demo was impressive as well and managed to sell me on the new art style of the game.

But after seeing the official launch trailer, I’m so ready for this game!  I do still wish that the style was like that of the trailer and first game because wow … Jackie looks bad ass in this launch trailer!  Check it out below.

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THQ bidding farewell to kid games, focus on core IPs

In a move that I fully support, THQ has decided to put its focus on the core IPs that the studio publishers.  It will no longer dish out the mesh that is the kid licensed games and instead serve up more of Saints Row, WWE and the other reasonably successful titles.

As part of the alignment, THQ is in the process of exiting its relationships with kids’ licensed entertainment companies but will continue to sell certain previously released titles.

“THQ will be a more streamlined organization focused only on our strongest franchises,” said Brian Farrell, President and CEO, THQ. “The success of Saints Row®: The Third™ is an example of what our revised strategy and focus can achieve. We have now shipped 3.8 million units globally and are currently expecting to ship between five and six million units lifetime on this title. Additionally, our robust digital content offerings for this game have resulted in the highest digital revenue of any console title in our history.”

The company’s five internal studios are developing games aligned to several of THQ’s key franchises, including the upcoming launch of UFC® Undisputed™ 3 and Darksiders® II, as well as Company of Heroes, inSANE, Saints Row, Warhammer 40,000, and the new title from Patrice Désilets and his team. The company also continues to work with prominent external development talent on both existing and new franchises. THQ’s goal is to optimize its portfolio for the current generation of consoles and to establish new franchises on the next generation of game devices.

Good move I say.  Cut the fat and just stick with the beef of what makes you money.

UFC Undisputed 3 demo, Bones vs Silva!

Ready for the UFC match-up of the century?  Jon “Bones” Jones takes on The Spider, Anderson Silva in the freshly minted UFC Undisputed 3 demo!  You can also take Rampage Jackson against The Axe Murderer, Wanderlai Silva.  Don’t these dudes have the craziest nicknames?!

You can queue up the demo right here and get your ground and pound on!

The next Xbox will be 6 times more powerful!

If you believe in “sources” and such, then you’ll believe IGN when they report that they’ve learned the Xbox 360 successor will be six times more powerful.  According to their sources, mass production of the system’s GPU will begin by the end of 2012 and will be based on AMD’s 6000 series Southern Islands GPU.  You can expect support for DirectX11, multidisplay output, 3D and 1080p HD output.

I’m sure the next console will be more powerful but what will it really matter when developers will likely take a year or two after its launch to even utilize the power.  That’s how these things go.  Towards the end of the console’s lifespan, developers will finally be tapping into its power.  So I expect the first round of games on the next console to be nothing more than Xbox 360 ports and nothing that will be significantly better than current games.

Does the fact that they’re reporting it will be 6 times more powerful impress you?

Microsoft Points going bye-bye?

The Internet is always full of rumors and speculation.  Today we have a supposed report that Microsoft Points will be phased out towards the end of the year and replaced with real money.  I’ve never really been on the “die MS Points” bandwagon.  I like them actually.  I suppose I don’t really care either way but I know there are some out there who despite the points system.

Well if this report is true then you’ll be spending cash amounts now instead of points.  The one thing it’ll clear up is the leftover Microsoft Point balances that everyone has.  You could never buy just enough that you needed so that’ll be a good thing if this is true.

What say you?  Do you prefer Microsoft Points or would you rather simply have cash amounts to decipher?  Those of you who don’t want credit cards on file will no doubt be upset about this.  As it stands now, you can easily go to a store and buy some Microsoft Points to use on your account without having to constantly remove your credit card.

However, if this does happen, you’ll have to keep a credit card on file for purchases or either be resigned to the fact that you’ll have to constantly remove it after each purchase.

 

Lack of games for 2012?

Are you feeling a bit perplexed at the lack of big titles slated for the Xbox 360 this year?  Or rather the lack of anything solid from Microsoft concerning its 2012 lineup?  We know about Halo 4 and Fable: The Journey but what about any other exclusives?  Microsoft responds to the lack of titles this year.

In a new interview with Game Informer Magazine, Microsoft Studios Corporate Vice President Phil Spencer stated that the important aspect of the Xbox 360′s future is “quality and impact, not number of releases in a year.”

“Creating core IP (intellectual property), as many first-and third-parties have seen over the years, isn’t an easy thing,” stated Spencer. And it’s the “equal amount of sweat equity and heart” that he feels will drive the company’s games into the future. He added, “it will continue to be something that we focus on with new partners like Crytek and new people that aren’t announced yet. We do think that it’s fundamental that core gamers look at 360 as the place they want to play games.”

What say you?  Has Microsoft set its sights on the next console already?