I know most of you know but for the fans @ U360 who don’t…here you go. I get to the things that the press send me late in the day so I ‘catch up’ when I’m able. (real world sucks lol) It’s about time that they made this though…and I expect it to be stellar on the 360!
“Fuzion Frenzy 2″ Takes Gaming to Other Planets
Xbox 360 party genre game from Hudson arrives in the U.S. this holiday. Microsoft announced today that “Fuzion Frenzy 2″ will make its way to store shelves in the United States this holiday. Published by Microsoft and developed by Hudson, “Fuzion Frenzy 2″ is a party game for Xbox 360 set in space that combines futuristic arcade action, superior mini-games, tournament modes, and custom tailored games with online features such as multiplayer and customizable tournaments.
Players are able to create their own unique tournaments that can be shared on Xbox Live while building achievement points. Radical themes and characters utilize the visual HD technology of the Xbox 360. Gamers can also use tournament cards that are either won or given out to defeat their opponents in rank, select the next mini-game to be played, or choose their next destination planet.
“Fuzion Frenzy 2″ offers a variety of 40 mini games that a wide audience can play. Players battle new tournaments on seven different planets by competing in games such as the Collision Collusion, Turbine Jumper, and Super Slam Dunk which is a advanced slam dunk shootout played in low gravity where players try to steal the ball from their challengers to score a slam dunk.
That’s the growing news amongst the Gears of War fans on Epic Games’ message boards. Speculation has run rampant on a supposed message sent via Xbox Live from Marcus Fenix (MFenix as referenced in the story) to several Live members. Marcus Fenix ofcourse is the central character in the upcoming Xbox 360 game.
The story is summarized on the Epic Games message boards here. A copy of the initial message from MFenix was posted here.
Epic Games’ own Mark Rein and Cliffy B have been seen posting about it so my hunch tells me there really is something to it.
Be on the lookout for a message from MFenix or any of the other host of characters from the game! Is this all a part of the BIG announcement that Mark has promised for next week? Who knows…but it sure is fun to speculate at this point on such a highly anticipated title.
Good luck in the hunt.
I saw this a few days ago on the official site for Spiderman 3. Some of you may have missed it. This is a cool shot of Venom in the upcoming movie.
For larger image click here and look for Wallpaper 2.
Developer: NinjaBee
Cost: 800 MS Points
Related: Cloning Clyde Interview
Rating Guide: How I Review Games
Review:
There’s something to be said about a game whose central character runs around showing his naked rear end. And that something is a lot of fun! Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for NinjaBee’s Cloning Clyde for the Xbox Live Arcade! It’s a welcomed side scrolling adventure set in a 2D world that should satisfy everyone’s Arcade fix.
NinjaBee, makers of another XBLA classic Outpost Kaloki X, return to the Xbox Live Arcade scene with yet another beautifully designed title. Gamers across the world stayed up until the wee hours of the night a few weeks ago for this edition of Arcade Wednesdays which sees an Arcade title released each Wednesday during the summer. Like all Arcade titles there is a trial version and a full version. The full version costs 800 MS points to download.
For those of you who have taken the time to register on Unscripted 360, you can now elect to have an Avatar (40×40) appear next to your comments. You don’t have to…it is in NO WAY something required to post/leave feedback etc.
Registering simply makes it easier to post and follow others’ comments. And now, for those who took the time to register, I’ve implemented this as a way to say thanks…so you can add a bit of personality to your comments.
When you log in, you should see a section called ‘Your Avatar’. There, you can upload your own 40×40 Avatar.
Remember. You have to be logged in for your Avatar to appear.
Enjoy.
Do you know this girl? She’s Xbox’s own TriXie…resident gamer girl, reporter, spy, Xbox.com community editor….etc. And she’ll be joining U360 this week so get ready. You asked for her and here she is! So get ready for the next show as U360 goes one on one with TriXie!
Saturday’s show should be a doozy indeed. You know the routine as far as Q&A goes, so if you have something you’ve been dying to ask TriXie, make it known and I’ll try to sneak it in and see if she’ll answer. (no guarantees…naturally there are things she can’t comment on so be mindful of that when submitting questions)
As always thanks again for tuning in to U360 and get ready for U360 this Saturday w/TriXie!
I’m sure you all already know but for the 2 people who don’t…here’s the word. Xbox fans get ready for some pain!
PAINKILLER: HELL WARS STORMS INTO RETAIL
DreamCatcher brings the highly anticipated first-person shooter to the Xbox.
DreamCatcher Interactive Inc., a global publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that Painkiller: Hell Wars has shipped to retail stores throughout North America for the Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by People Can Fly, the award-winning first-person shooter is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB and carries an MSRP of $29.99.
“With millions of gamers still playing Xbox games, there has never been a better time to release Painkiller: Hell Wars.” said Marshall Zwicker, VP of Sales and Marketing. “Xbox fans will be blown away with the fast-paced action, graphics and awesome physics that we’ve managed to cram onto one disc.”
As the threat of Emergence Day approaches, Microsoft Game Studios today announced the first of many tools to combat the impending Locust Horde…a Gears of War Fan Site Kit, that is now available for download. The 102 MB download contains all the means necessary to help Gears of War fans build a fan site in preparation for Emergence Day. The kit contains concept art, forum avatars, screenshots, desktop wallpaper, and much more.Gears of War thrusts gamers into humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. Blending the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, Gears of War features cinematic, beautifully rendered interactive environments with high-definition visuals.Gears of War will launch on Emergence Day 2006.I checked the kit and it has some pretty cool stuff in it. I like the avatars.
*edit - Stay tuned for a big announcement concerning Gears of War from Epic next week. What could it be? I don’t know but one thing for sure is that it will not be a demo.
That’s right…EA and ESPN are taking Madden to new heights…well new $20 heights that is.
Beginning August 4 at 8 p.m. ET., ESPN and ESPN.com will offer an exclusive pay-per-view event with Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) - Inside Madden NFL 07 – produced by ESPN Original Entertainment (EOE) and available to gamers through affiliates on television and also online.
In this special, available 18 days before the release of Madden NFL 07 from EA SPORTS™ on August 22, fans will get an early look inside one of this year’s most anticipated video game releases. EA game designers and some of the best Madden players will lead gamers on a guided tour through new changes and advances in all aspects of the game. Included in the special are the exclusive release of player ratings and tips from top Madden gamers and behind-the-scenes details about the making of the next generation of Madden NFL games.
#edit - one note that many have inquired about as it pertains to Madden NFL 2007. It will not include co-op or same team play. The feature was left off both Madden 2007 and NCAA 2007.
