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Monday, November 06, 2006 - Posts

Gears of War Available Starting Tuesday

posted Monday, November 06, 2006 9:01 PM by johnporcaro
It's Midnight in New York City.  That means, today retailers begin selling Gears of War.  GOW is exected to hit 1 million copies sold faster than any new IP on Xbox.  I just heard that  OXM gave it a perfect 10 out of 10 score, and Read More
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Hunker Down and Pray for Daylight – Gears of War Emerges Today to Storm Retailers Worldwide

posted Monday, November 06, 2006 9:00 PM by johnporcaro
Xbox 360 exclusive “Gears of War” poised to light up Xbox Live leaderboards and online battlefields starting today; title forecast to be the fastest-selling original game ever for Xbox. Read More
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Movies and TV Shows Coming to Xbox Live Marketplace

posted Monday, November 06, 2006 6:01 PM by johnporcaro
Peter Moore was on stage at the Showcase event in New York City, and just announced a partnership with CBS, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Turner Broadcasting, UFC, and Warner Bros Home Entertainment to digitally deliver high-def (or SD) TV shows and Read More
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Xbox 360 Teams with CBS, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Turner Broadcasting, UFC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment to Digitally Deliver TV Shows and Movies to Gamers

posted Monday, November 06, 2006 6:00 PM by johnporcaro
Xbox 360 will become first gaming console to offer downloads of over 1,000 hours of TV shows like “CSI” and “Robot Chicken” and movies like “V for Vendetta” and “Nacho Libre” Read More
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Games for Windows: The Official Magazine -- on newsstands November 14

posted Monday, November 06, 2006 4:33 PM by wolf
The editorial team in charge of the publication formerly known as Computer Gaming World is launching the newly-minted Games for Windows: The Official Magazine. Not only is Microsoft treating Windows a real games platform with marketing and retail efforts, Read More
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Congrats to Major Nelson for Episode 200

posted Monday, November 06, 2006 7:30 AM by johnporcaro
Wow, what a milestone!  Not only does Major Nelson appear on a new show for Siruis Radio, but he hits episode number 200 for his own podcast.  For those that listen in every week, you know how much effort Larry puts into making his podcast Read More
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2nd Annual Xbox Community Awards Presented by Gamertag Radio

posted Monday, November 06, 2006 7:01 AM by johnporcaro
Once a year, Gamertag Radio presents their Xbox Community Awards.  Here's you chance to give your vote to your favorite community sites.   Voting Ends Nov 30, 2006.  Congratulations to all the nominees, and to those that just missed Read More
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Atari Classics and More Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

posted Monday, November 06, 2006 3:02 AM by johnporcaro
Speaking of classic arcade titles, Atari has announced that they'll be bringing six more of your favorites to Xbox Live Arcade, beginning in early 2007.  Centipede/Millipede: defend your village against an onslaught of centipedes, spiders, Read More
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Contra Coming to Xbox Live Arcade This Wednesday

posted Monday, November 06, 2006 3:01 AM by johnporcaro
Great news!  We got word that Contra is coming to Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday.  From the media alert: Use veteran Special Ops soldiers Bill Rizer or Lance Bean to battle the alien menace Red Falcon and all of its minions.  Fight Read More
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No Cartridges or Quarters Needed! Atari Classics and More Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

posted Monday, November 06, 2006 3:00 AM by johnporcaro
In addition to its robust classic arcade roster, Microsoft also delivers a great mix of original development and independent game titles to Xbox Live members this holiday season and into the New Year Read More
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The Konami Code Returns! Contra on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360

posted Monday, November 06, 2006 3:00 AM by johnporcaro
Relive the fight to stop the destruction of humanity in Konami’s classic side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, “Contra”, available on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 for download beginning Wednesday, November 8. Read More
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