“Then you gotta get sent to a slam where they say you’ll never see daylight again. You dig up a doctor and you pay him menthol Kools to do a surgical shine job on your eyeballs.” The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay was one of my favorite Xbox titles. Starbreeze Studios delivered an amazing hit years ago for the original Xbox and to date the game has yet to make it on the backward compatible list for the Xbox 360. I guess now we know why. Starbreeze is delivering a little bit of Riddick to Xbox 360 owners this Fall and I’m ready for it!
Taking advantage of new hardware technologies, the game will present a reinvention of Escape from Butcher Bay, delivering 2004’s award winning experience in high definition with stunning enhancements. Also included is the Dark Athena chapter, an expansion of the original game with an exciting new story and new gameplay features. Scheduled to ship later in 2007, it is being produced under license from Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group, in association with Vin Diesel’s Tigon Studios, and is being developed by Starbreeze Studios, acclaimed developer of the original edition.
With The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, players will not only be challenged to survive Butcher Bay, but will also engage in a new single-player experience and, for the first time in the Riddick universe, take action in intense multi-player combat. The game introduces the ominous Merc-ship Dark Athena, which sits silent like a marauding spider, awaiting helpless prey in the dark reaches of the galaxy. Players must face a large, bloodthirsty operation led by the dreaded Captain Revas and her slaves-turned-controllable combat drones, storm though death-defying events and fight fierce enemies in a battle of malice and gore.
You read the title right. Marvel Ultimate Alliance is gold again. By that I mean Activision has released a new version of the game titled Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Gold Edition.
It’s bigger, badder and has more Super Heroes in it. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Gold Edition delivers a remastered version of the game and expands the game’s roster with eight new playable characters including, The Incredible Hulk, Magneto, Hawkeye, Sabretooth, Doctor Doom, Cyclops, Nightcrawler and Venom. (yes the ones previously only available via Xbox Live)
So for those of you who don’t own the game, you can get the entire roster of heroes and villains in this new edition. And for those of you who already bought the original version plus dished out your points for the DLC, well hey tough cookie. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Gold Edition is now available for the Xbox 360 for $59.99 US. What say you? Isn’t the box art pretty?
Here is another episode of Unscripted 360 for you. It is a general show about a few cool things going on in the community today including the Halo 3 MP Beta and recent Sony blunders. Enjoy!
Format:
29mins 12secs, 13.4MB, mp3
Show files:
mp3 - Listen to the show in mp3 format!
Unspeak:
Favorite Xbox 360 Option Poll - http://forums.xbox.com/12625576/ShowPost.aspx
U360 and the Def Jam ICON Contest - http://www.unscripted360.com/2007/05/07/def-jam-icon-contest/
Unleash Your Inner Dragon Giveaway - http://www.unscripted360.com/2007/05/22/win-redeem-code-for-double-dragon/
After a fantastic season finale of Heroes last night and being inspired by Hiro’s apparent upcoming dragon story, U360 is giving its on dragon to the world. Ok, so it’s really only one person that will get the dragon. One lucky individual will win a redeem code to unlock Double Dragon in the Xbox Live Arcade! I know you’re ready to kick some butt in this classic Arcade game. Now, you have a chance to do it without spending any points.
I want to unleash the dragon! How?
Simple. Post a comment here, send me a message via Xbox.com/Xbox Live, or send an email saying you want to unleash your inner dragon. That’s it. I’ll choose the winner tomorrow so that you have a full title to gain Achievements.
Yes, I know you love me. One thing to note. I will not be giving the code to someone who has the full version downloaded already. (that means I’m checking Gamercards)
The Xbox Live Arcade team continues the double scoop of fun as two more classic titles head to the Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday. I’m not an old school remake guy but Xevious was a big favorite of mine years ago! My little brother’s name is Deveous. Isn’t that odd?
Rush ‘n Attack Info
A rescue mission to remember, “Rush ‘n Attack” is a heroic arcade action game, equipped with enhanced graphics, music, and sound effects. Fight through four stages of increasing difficulty to free prisoners of war using a trusty knife along with an array of other weapons from which to choose. Opt to rescue compatriots as a lone soldier, or form a united front with a friend utilizing Xbox LIVE’s multiplayer capabilities.
When: Wednesday, May 23 at 2:00 a.m. PDT
How much: 400 Microsoft Points
Xevious Info
Xevious was one of the earliest vertical scrolling shooters, and greatly influenced games in this genre. Get ready to play a 100% arcade accurate reproduction of the classic shooter! Uncover hidden bonuses that are scattered throughout the levels just like in the arcade version, where shots to the ground uncover power-ups like Sol towers and 1UPs.
When: Wednesday, May 23 at 2:00 a.m. PDT
How much: 400 Microsoft Points
Time really flies when you’re having fun doesn’t it? We had a blast playing the Halo 3 Beta during Friday’s Unscripted Nights. I can’t say that I dominated like I’m accustomed to but I did have a ton of fun. UNSCleric was up to his usual alter-Deacon behavior which had me and everyone else laughing. It was rough trying to fit everyone in with the player limits that the beta has but it didn’t stop the fun. Thanks to everyone for joining in!
I had such a good time that I’m bringing more Halo 3 Beta madness to you in this week’s Play of the Week! Get out there and enjoy it before the beta ends on June 10!
A little while ago I mentioned a certain road tour that the folks at Gamerscoreblog were preparing to do. Well, the GSB Road Trip began officially in Chicago this weekend and it’s headed for Dallas on May 28. It’s an invitation only event so I hope that all my DFW peeps got those emails in and were invited because I’d love to show you how Deacon dominates the 360 first hand.
Ok seriously, I’d love to just kick it with everyone when the tour hits Dallas. So far it seems like the event is going well with Tony, Chris and John enjoying some “off time” with the community. I hope the weather is good on May 28 so it doesn’t prevent anyone from showing up for the Dallas stop.
I’ll be excited that Monday to have something to do since Heroes wraps up its first season tonight!
It’s time for another Xbox Team Showcase! She writes, she loves pink Zunes and every Xbox 360 owner has seen or read her work thanks to the Out-of-Xbox Experience. So she truly has a worldwide audience!
Sit down and welcome a new style to Unscripted 360…it’s Elle!
For those who may not know, can you share a little bit about who you are and what you do as it pertains to the Xbox Team.
I’m Elle, a tech writer for Xbox and Zune. My team is responsible for all of the content in the device manuals, plus supporting content on Xbox.com and Zune.net. We also cover UI text for console, devices, and software. Personally, I coordinate the customer-facing manuals and web content for the Xbox 360 and Games for Windows - LIVE platforms, and write UI text for the console and Games for Windows - LIVE. And I write articles for a little column on Xbox.com on occasion.
Do you have a modded Xbox 360 and you can no longer access Xbox Live with that console? Well, don’t fret as it was done on purpose. The release of the Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta has only increased Microsoft’s dedication to keeping Xbox Live fair in terms of competition. I don’t have to worry about this because no amount of modding could increase the lack of skills I have so I’d never modify my console for any advantage.
If you see this screen, say goodbye to Xbox Live. As a result, some consumers that try to login to LIVE who we detect have illegally modified their console will get an error code (Status Code: Z: 8015 - 190D) when trying to connect to the service. These users will not have their account automatically banned from LIVE, but they will no longer be able to access the service from the console they modified.
