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Rock Out in Rock Band, Win $20 Gift Cards

Rock Out in Rock Band, Win $20 Gift Cards

Want a free $20 Gift Card to buy some cool stuff at the Rock Band store?  Of course you do!  I saw a pretty awesome Rock Band tee at the store.  Three (3) of you are going to be the lucky recipients of a $20 Gift Card to do what you wish with.  And if [...]

Avatars, Prepare to Fight (and throw Fireballs)

Avatars, Prepare to Fight (and throw Fireballs)

One of my favorite Xbox LIVE Arcade studios is back with new content.  NinjaBee has developed some of the best games on the Xbox LIVE Arcade.  Remember Cloning Clyde?  Band of Bugs?  Outpost Kaloki X? Now NinjaBee is doing something with the Avatars that should please the inner dragon in us all. On July 8, Avatars will be [...]

What Are You Playing?

What Are You Playing?

Monday is almost over and I realized there needed to be something here today.  I’ve been sidetracked with Operation Massive Collaboration.  (tell you more about that in due time)  So here we are with a host of great games to play on the Xbox 360 yet we never share what it is we’re playing. I [...]

The BIGS 2 Producer Speaks

The BIGS 2 Producer Speaks

I was fortunate enough to be invited to a conference call for 2K Sports’ The BIGS 2 a few days ago.  I’ve been on quite a few conference calls with 2K Sports because they always tend to give out some quality information to share with all of my peeps.  This one was no different as [...]

Xbox 360 Beta, Homie Say What?

Xbox 360 Beta, Homie Say What?

It looks like our friends at Microsoft are hard at work prepping the Fall system update as fancy new icons have been spotted on the Gamercards of several Microsoft employees.  Long time U360 veteran and Microsoft XNA Publishing Platform Team member, GreenLantern4, has been keeping a tight lip on what’s going on.  But that didn’t [...]

Fight Night Round 4, Producer Q&A

Fight Night Round 4, Producer Q&A

Let’s get ready to rumble!  The king of the video game ring has returned in EA’s Fight Night Round 4.  I had the chance recently to throw some jabs with EA and Fight Night Round 4 Producer, Matt Mahar to talk a little bit about the game.  If you’re a pugilist expert like me, then it [...]

Army of Two: The 40th Day Weapon Contest Returns!

Army of Two: The 40th Day Weapon Contest Returns!

I don’t think anyone will be surprised when I say that this game is going to kick nuts across the field!  You should have all read my impressions of the game already so I know you’re well prepared to dig into the roles of Salem and Rios once more.  That time is coming but until [...]

Elder Scrolls: DOOM Edition? id Software Acquired

Elder Scrolls: DOOM Edition? id Software Acquired

What do you get when you mix The Elder Scrolls with DOOM?  Perhaps one day we”ll find out as ZeniMax Media, parent company for Bethesda Softworks, acquired id Software.  So you now have the makers of Quake, DOOM, Wolfenstein etc. mixed with the Fallout boys at Bethesda. “This puts id Software in a wonderful position [...]

Brutal Legend Box Art

Brutal Legend Box Art

The days of melting faces, bashing demons and getting brutal is almost upon us.  Prepare ye for a game that combines the sweet science of destruction with the sweet ability to rock.  I’m ready for this game and to be honest, the reason escapes me.  It just seems like a wild ride that I’m waiting [...]