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Ahh Vacation Time...Poor Pets

posted Friday, December 29, 2006 2:11 PM by DirtyDiva
I'm sure some of you got a nice little vacation for the holidays but at some point, did you find yourself just too confused about which game to play next and looked for something else to do? This past week, I saw a site started up in the same vein Read More
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I'll Be Home for X(box)-Mas

posted Tuesday, December 26, 2006 10:56 AM by CPaladino
A few months ago I moved from Cleveland Ohio to Seattle Washington in order to take a job with the Xbox Community Team.  This holiday season was difficult for my wife and I because on top of it being the first Christmas we've had without snow, Read More
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Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to One Year

posted Friday, December 22, 2006 6:02 AM by johnporcaro
We just sent a press release out announcing that we're extending the warranty on the Xbox 360 to one year from the date of purchase in the United States and Canada (most of the world already has a one-year warranty). The news is gets better: it applies Read More
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Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to One Year

posted Friday, December 22, 2006 6:00 AM by johnporcaro
Shoppers can buy with added confidence this holiday season as Microsoft expands its warranty for Xbox 360 from 90 days to one year. Read More
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Getting Gears of War Soon? Newbies Listen Up!

posted Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:06 PM by CPaladino
If you are receiving Gears of War as a present this holiday season, the fact that other people have been playing online for a few months could be intimidating.   I wanted to give a few tips to the newbs/newbies/n00bs that I've picked up through Read More
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New Halo 3 Video on Xbox Live Marketplace

posted Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:54 PM by johnporcaro
Bungie just released their second "Vidoc" with a behind-the-scenes look at Halo 3, now up on Xbox Live Marketplace.  Frankie at Bungie.net explains that they'll release the videos on their site sometime tomorrow. He also explains a bit more about Read More
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Burger King Games Sell 2 Million Copies

posted Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:36 PM by johnporcaro
Burger King announced yesterday that more than 2 million BK Xbox games have been sold in just four weeks.  In the BK press release, our own Chris DiCesar said: "Consumers have come to expect the unexpected from Burger King Corporation so their Read More
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Gamertag Radio Announces Community Awards Winners

posted Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:35 PM by johnporcaro
Congrats to all the winners (and all the nominees)!  You all exhibit the spirit that is Xbox Live!  And thanks to the team at Gamertag Radio for hosting the awards.  I won't spoil the surprise yet of who won, for that, listen to the show! Read More
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Justice Is Served: Crackdown on Crime This February

posted Thursday, December 21, 2006 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
The highly anticipated Xbox 360 title “Crackdown” explodes onto Xbox Live Marketplace with an exciting single-player and online cooperative demo Jan.18, followed by its arrival on store shelves Feb. 20. Read More
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BURGER KING Xbox Games Are Best-Selling Collection of 2006 Holiday Season

posted Wednesday, December 20, 2006 10:00 AM by johnporcaro
More than 2 Million Games Sold Nationwide at BURGER KING Restaurants in Four Weeks Read More
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Destroy or Be Destroyed in the Arenas of “Novadrome” on Xbox Live Arcade

posted Tuesday, December 19, 2006 12:00 PM by johnporcaro
Stainless Software, the creators of the renowned vehicle-combat franchise “Carmageddon,” return to their roots with “Novadrome,” an original 3-D smash-’em-up game. Read More
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Eight Players, Vehicles, Explosions, Weapons - Novadrome comes to XBLA

posted Tuesday, December 19, 2006 9:10 AM by CPaladino
Stainless Software's 3D vehicle combat-driving game Novadrome will arrive this Wednesday, December 20th on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 points.    The game has 15 arenas, supports 8 players, has 20 vehicles, several game modes (career, arcade, Read More
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Backwards Compatibility Anyone?

posted Thursday, December 14, 2006 3:00 PM by CPaladino
Despite what you may have seen earlier this week, we didn't announce anything about backwards compatibility... Until now! I know many of you will be relieved to hear that Psychonauts, Shenmue 2, and Soul Calibur 2 are on the list (amongst many Read More
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Chix Take it to the Extreme!

posted Wednesday, December 13, 2006 4:44 PM by DirtyDiva
I just got back from a "vacation" out to Seattle where I got to hang with my Xbox boys and girls. It's always a good time. I know they love when it's time for me to go home HAH!This trip was a little different. Let's just say, I'll remember it forever. Read More
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Xbox 360 Wireless Headset Update

posted Monday, December 11, 2006 10:03 PM by Bastelyon
I was just alerted about an update from the Xbox Accessories team regarding the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset -- We have received feedback from some customers that they have experienced issues while using the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset, Read More
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Unleash the Carnage! Assault Heroes on Xbox Live Arcade

posted Monday, December 11, 2006 12:00 PM by johnporcaro
Non-stop vehicular combat action at its best is coming to Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday with Assault Heroes. Read More
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XNA Open House Tonight in Redmond

posted Monday, December 11, 2006 11:07 AM by johnporcaro
You're coordially invited to attend an XNA Studio Express Launch Open House, tonight, here in Redmond at the Xbox Millennium campus.  From the XNA Team's blog: Come join the members of the XNA team as we celebrate the launch of XNA Game Read More
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Mexico's Xbox Team Goes for World's Record

posted Monday, December 11, 2006 10:14 AM by johnporcaro
Last weekend, we held the World's Largest Piñata Party in LA.  But even though the party was the largest (more than 1500 piñatas on site), the piñatas were large in number only, not in size.  In true Viva Piñata spirit, the Xbox 360 team Read More
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XNA Studio Creators Club Opens Its Doors

posted Monday, December 11, 2006 9:16 AM by johnporcaro
Today, we officially released Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express, and we launched the XNA Creators Club.  The final code has been posted to http://www.msdn.com/XNA, and anyone with Windows XP can download it for free.  Also available now, Read More
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Xbox Live Arcade Challenge Heats Up the Holidays with Small Arms and Lumines Live!

posted Monday, December 11, 2006 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Microsoft today announced that registration is now open for the first two events in the highly anticipated Xbox Live Arcade Challenge. Read More
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Microsoft Releases XNA Game Studio Express and Launches XNA Creators Club, Enabling the World to Play Their Creations on Xbox 360

posted Monday, December 11, 2006 6:00 AM by johnporcaro
Global game development competition, “Dream-Build-Play,” offers an opportunity for winner’s game to be published on Xbox Live Arcade. REDMOND, Wash. — Dec. 11, 2006 — Your World. Your Game. With today’s release of Microsoft® XNA™ Game Studio Express Read More
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Lunchtime Conversation - Episode 002 - Taco Salad Wednesday!

posted Friday, December 08, 2006 5:30 PM by CPaladino
Our very first (actually second) podcast!  And we have an RSS and iTunes feed!  MP3 File: 14.8MB, 45 minutes This week we chat about:-Gears of War-Viva Pinata-Nintendo's Wii-Halo 3 Beta-Trade Shows Links:- Aceybongo's Site - Halo 3 Read More
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December 2006 Momentum

posted Friday, December 08, 2006 3:00 PM by johnporcaro
Available on store shelves for everyone on the holiday shopping list, here are the Top Five Reasons to Game with Microsoft this Holiday. Read More
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The King creep you out? Crush him on Xbox Live!

posted Friday, December 08, 2006 2:04 PM by CPaladino
You've seen the commercials, you've played the games, now you could play against him in pocketbike racing. Go to this site and register to win, and play the King, w/ NY Jets Linebacker Jonathan Vilma (who wears #51, my football jersey number in Read More
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Nacho Libre on Xbox Live Marketplace

posted Friday, December 08, 2006 8:10 AM by johnporcaro
In the US, you can now download the SD (480p) version of Nacho Libre from Xbox Live Marketplace, for 320 points.  Read More
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Blue Dragon Launch in Japan

posted Thursday, December 07, 2006 5:31 PM by johnporcaro
By now, you've seen news of the launch of Blue Dragon in Japan.  Joystiq and Kotaku have pictures.  The Xbox Japan Team's blog has more photos, and some YouTube videos.  Check it out.   Read More
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Cash In Your Chips Against Andy Roddick on Xbox Live

posted Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:00 PM by johnporcaro
Tennis Super-Star To Compete in Texas Hold ‘em as Part of the Latest Xbox Live® Game with Fame Session Read More
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GamerchiX Reaches the Six Month Mark

posted Thursday, December 07, 2006 12:19 PM by DirtyDiva
The Gamerchix recently celebrated our 6th month anniversary! It may have only been six months but it feels so much longer. The growth of the group and bonding on the forums has been amazing. We have reached a staggering 754 girls and probably more by Read More
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December is D-Licious

posted Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
The “Greatest Band on Earth” Tenacious D Chosen as December’s Xbox Live “Artist of the Month” Read More
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2nd Annual Day of the Ninja

posted Tuesday, December 05, 2006 1:02 PM by CPaladino
December 5th is recognized world-wide as the Annual Day of the Ninja.  This will be the 2nd year in which Day of the Ninja is celebrated.  When we heard this news we thought it appropriate to help spread the word, and make a post as to Read More
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Save the Robot, Save the World with RoboBlitz on Xbox Live Arcade

posted Monday, December 04, 2006 3:39 PM by Bastelyon
Experience the power of the Unreal Engine 3 for the first time in an Xbox Live Arcade game in “RoboBlitz,” this week’s Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday’s release. This independently developed breakthrough game will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade Read More
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Horstachios, Fudgehogs and Pretztails, Oh My!

posted Monday, December 04, 2006 6:00 AM by johnporcaro
Smashing good times at the world’s biggest piñata party as thousands danced with star Mario Lopez to celebrate the launch of “Viva Piñata” on Xbox 360. Read More
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World's Largest Piñata Party

posted Saturday, December 02, 2006 9:43 PM by johnporcaro
Today, kids and grown ups crowded onto the Santa Monica Pier for the World's Largest Piñata Party, to celebrate the launch of Viva Piñata .  Lots of folks from Rare and Microsoft were there, along with Mario Lopez, and of course Hudson Horsestacio, Read More
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Interview w/ video-to-board game designer Kevin Wilson

posted Friday, December 01, 2006 11:43 AM by CPaladino
In addition to being avid video gamers, a few of us here in the Microsoft community team are also avid board gamers.  (I'm especially excited for the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade version of Settlers of Catan!) Those of you who are into boardgames Read More
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