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Fanboy is an official word

It took decades for fanboys across the world to be recognized as legitimate people.  For far too long they’ve been treated poorly amongst gamers as if they didn’t matter.  They battled deep in the trenches of the console wars and have apparently won.  Fanboys now have their legitimacy. Merriam-Webster Inc. has decided to add the [...]

‘My Xbox’ Gets Pimped Update Online

Changes….that’s what love makes one do.  First the Gamerscore Corrections update and now it appears that the My Xbox feature online at Xbox.com has undergone a bit of a change.  I can’t say that I like it all that much but here’s what I’ve gathered so far.  Check it out for yourself and let me [...]

Gamerscore Cheaters Get Scarlet Letter “C”

There’s an old saying that cheaters never win and it seems like Microsoft is putting more substance to that saying when it comes to their Xbox Live and Gamerscore service.  A while back they stated something would be done about those who have gamesaved and cheated their way to a high Gamerscore.  Today they put the [...]

Go Phish? Beware of Phising Scams!

Phishing is a type of deception designed to steal your valuable personal data, such as credit card numbers, passwords, account data, or other information.  I’ve recently seen quite a few discussions going on about accounts being hijacked after a visit to a site that someone thought was an official Xbox site.  These sites often claim they’re offering free [...]

Your Own Achievement in Ninja Gaiden 2

Many of you are obsessed with Achievements right?  How would you like to be responsible for an Achievement in one of the most anticipated sequels for the Xbox 360?  The crew at Gamerscoreblog posted some details today on Team Ninja’s search to find YOUR Achievement. If you want your idea heard and possibly chosen, head [...]

Xbox Live Status Update

I know.  You know.  The Xbox Live team knows.  We’ve all been experiencing issues lately with connecting and other Xbox Live services.  I’m posting just to say I feel your pain.  For those of you unaware, news has come down via Major Nelson that things are being worked on with a resolution forthcoming.  (sooner rather than [...]

Spike VGA’s – Painted Girls

It was pretty clever of Spike to resort to the fancy painted girl trick in order to wow the crowd.  That’s much better than keeping it about the games I say and it always works.  Who wants it just about games anyway right?  How many of you watched the Spike Video Game Awards?  I love Samuel [...]

LIVE is 5IVE – Play Against Developers

The celebration continues today as we party on the fifth year of Xbox Live!  What better way than to smack around the developers of today’s hottest games?  Battle with the folks at Bungie in some Halo 3 or flip it against the creators of EA’s skate. It’s your choice.  Take a look at the times and developers available [...]

So Halo 3 Does Move Consoles Afterall

As you’ve all no doubt read around the interweb, NPD Group numbers for September have the Xbox 360 pushing the most hardware with a little over 527,000 consoles sold.  I suppose having a game that sells over 3 million units helps.  “Halo 3 had a very big and significant impact on 360 hardware sales. Consumers [...]