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Viva Piñata Extended Video

posted Friday, March 30, 2007 3:18 PM by CPaladino
In what's becoming a trend in odd Xbox 360 Game commercials, here's a hilarious Viva Piñata commercial. I would like "the skulls of the vanquished" please!(Shout-out to Video Games Blogger where this was found!) Read More
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Lunchtime Conversation - Episode -10 - The Recorder Memory Card Filled Up

posted Friday, March 30, 2007 10:17 AM by CPaladino
For this episode we tried to take community feedback about the Elite SKU announcement, and discuss some of the comments - more will come based on emails/messages from the community. During the recording of this show, the CF card was filled to capacity, Read More
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Halo 2 Fans Prepare for Battle as Exclusive New Maps Expand the Most Popular Title on Xbox LIVE

posted Friday, March 30, 2007 9:02 AM by johnporcaro
The Hang 'Em High and Desolation maps from Halo: Combat Evolved are coming to Halo 2!  These re-creations, developed by Bungie and Certain Affinity, have been recreated for Halo 2 as a thanks to you all for helping us surpass 800 million hours of Read More
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Halo 2 Fans Prepare for Battle as Exclusive New Maps Expand the Most Popular Title on Xbox LIVE

posted Friday, March 30, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Two of the most popular multiplayer maps from the original “Halo: Combat Evolved” will arrive as premium downloadable content for “Halo 2” in April. Read More
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Gamers Set to Battle Their Way to Worldwide Domination in the Gears of War 2007 Global Xbox LIVE Tournament

posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Gamers Set to Battle Their Way to Worldwide Domination in the “Gears of War” 2007 Global Xbox LIVE Tournament Read More
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Whisky Tango Foxtrot!?!

posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 8:41 AM by CPaladino
I'm not even sure what to say after seeing this.  Watch the video all the way through - the last 3-4 seconds confused me quite a bit. This is quite possibly the most odd video I've seen since watching Don Hertzfeldt's Rejected. More can be found Read More
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More on the Xbox 360 Elite

posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:06 PM by johnporcaro
Tina Wood from On10.net stopped by this morning to have a chat with Albert Penello, who heads up marketing for the Xbox platform.  Here's a link to the video they just posted. Major Nelson spoke with Albert earlier this week, and got more Read More
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More Partners Coming to Xbox Live Marketplace

posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:02 PM by johnporcaro
We also just announced new partners bringing more premium content to the Xbox 360 in the U.S.  A&E Network, ADV Films, National Geographic and TotalVid.com signed on, and Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment are going Read More
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Xbox LIVE Movie and TV Roster Grows as Multiple New Partners Bring Premium Content to the Online Games and Entertainment Network

posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:01 PM by johnporcaro
A&E Network, ADV Films, National Geographic and TotalVid.com sign on to hit service; Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment to offer new high-definition content. Read More
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Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Elite

posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:01 PM by johnporcaro
Moments ago, we released information on the new Xbox 360 Elite.  Here are some details pulled from the press release we just sent.  The Xbox 360 Elite and its accessories are expected to begin arriving in U.S. stores on April 29, Read More
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Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Elite

posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:00 PM by johnporcaro
Premium black console includes 120GB hard drive and line of new accessories. Read More
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Another Free Episode, and Other New Content on XBLVM

posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 6:02 PM by johnporcaro
Coming this week to Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace in the US are some new TV shows, including another free episode, this time from The Andy Milonakis show.  You can also purchase episodes of Star Trek Enterprise: Season 3, and Ben10.  There Read More
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Mass Effect Fan Site Kit now available

posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 4:48 PM by johnporcaro
BioWare and MGS just released the Mass Effect Fan Site Kit, at http://masseffect.bioware.com/community. The fan site kit may be downloaded from the official “Mass Effect” Web site at http://masseffect.bioware.com.   The kit has avatars, wallpapers, Read More
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Mass Effect Fan Site Kit now available

posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 4:00 PM by johnporcaro
BioWare and Microsoft Game Studios are making it easier than ever for gamers to create a fan site for the upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive Sci-Fi RPG, “Mass Effect.” Today, on the official BioWare site, a new fan site kit for “Mass Effect” is now available for download. Read More
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Who Says Gaming Makes You Fat?

posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 2:39 PM by DirtyDiva
There seems to be this little trend in the US where everyone from doctors to late-night talk show hosts are claiming gamers are inactive chubbos. We all know this isn't necessarily true as long as you don't sit in front of your TV 8 hours a day with bottles Read More
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God Bless Halo

posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 7:54 AM by Bastelyon
JVB over at Podtacular just gave me a heads up that the Halo community does a lot more than just frag each other.  ChuckieJ over on the Podtacular forums has set up the Godtacular Bible Study group.  In ChuckieJ's words: "We'll be continuing Read More
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Brady Quinn Teaches Xbox MVP a Thing or Two

posted Monday, March 26, 2007 12:32 PM by johnporcaro
Stephen Sopp, aka Fatty Chubs, one of our Xbox MVPs from 360voice.com, got a chance to help NFL Brady Quinn prepare for an upcoming Game With Fame.  Fatty went in confident, but soon learned a lesson in humility.  Brady Quinn writes in his Read More
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Lunchtime Conversation - Episode 009 - My Wife Beat Your Gamerscore

posted Monday, March 26, 2007 9:03 AM by CPaladino
Better late than never!  Coming off the MVP summit was harder than we anticipated, although we still managed to get a podcast this week! MP3 File: 9.4 MB, 27 minutes Remember that these podcasts are available via the RSS feed, or the iTunes feed Read More
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Major Nelson Update Regarding Security

posted Friday, March 23, 2007 10:50 PM by BIGVIP
Just wanted to point folks to a new post from Major Nelson on some security concerns.  Nice to see that Major is on the case, looks like the team is making progress on getting this resolved.  Read More
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Jetpac Refuelled Coming Next Week to Xbox Live Arcade

posted Friday, March 23, 2007 9:01 AM by johnporcaro
Rare's new Xbox Live Arcade game, Jetpac Refuelled, is coming next week. The game is a revamped and modernized version of the 1983 classic space blaster Jetpac. From the media alert we just sent out: In Jetpac Refuelled players must clear a Read More
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Jetpac Refuelled Rockets Onto Xbox LIVE

posted Friday, March 23, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
“Jetpac Refuelled” will be available for download exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, March 28 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT). Read More
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Family Night Comes to Xbox 360

posted Thursday, March 22, 2007 3:36 PM by johnporcaro
Looking for an excuse to spend some time with the family?  Feeling guilty that the Xbox 360 is calling your name, but your kids are calling your name even louder?  Wouldn't it be great if you had an excuse to fire up the Xbox 360 before Read More
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Orb Crazy

posted Thursday, March 22, 2007 1:42 PM by johnporcaro
Are you at 480 orbs in Crackdown, and driving yourself crazy looking for the 20 you missed?  Trixie points to an article on Xbox.com's Gamerspeak, where community members offer their tips: Some of my favorites: Turn up the sound! Sometimes, Read More
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Forza 2 Weekly Update

posted Thursday, March 22, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Greetings “Forza” Fans! We’ve spent the last several weeks giving you the latest updates on some of the hottest new paint customization, engine tuning and online features of “Forza Motorsport 2.”  We’ve recently completely some calculations back Read More
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Xbox Live Account Concerns

posted Wednesday, March 21, 2007 3:27 PM by BIGVIP
Despite some recent reports and speculation, we want to reassure all of our 6 million Xbox Live members that we have looked into the situation and found no evidence of any compromise of the security of Bungie.net or our LIVE network. There have been a Read More
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Halo 2 Achievements

posted Wednesday, March 21, 2007 11:13 AM by johnporcaro
The team we have working on Halo 2 for Vista, Hired Gun, has a blog on IGN.  They spill some of the thinking behind achievements for Halo 2.  Niiice.  Read "About Achievments" Designing anything for an existing and best-selling game Read More
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More Free Downloads on Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace

posted Tuesday, March 20, 2007 9:59 PM by johnporcaro
The Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace team was wondering how they could top the exclusive free download of South Park in HD.  For South Park fans, that's not really possible.  But for those looking for something new to watch, there's great news.  Read More
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Devil May Cry 4 Coming to Xbox 360

posted Monday, March 19, 2007 7:01 PM by johnporcaro
Capcom just announced that Devil May Cry 4 is in development for Xbox 360 and the PC. The game will be released simultaneously for the PS3 and Xbox 360. The press release reports that each version of the game will be maximized to take advantage Read More
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More on Halo 3 Legendary Edition Packaging

posted Monday, March 19, 2007 4:16 PM by johnporcaro
Responding to some of the reaction to the $130 price tag for the Legendary Edition of Halo 3, Frankie gives some background on the package, while assuring us that it's all "smiles and sunshine."   From Bungie.net's Weekly Update: Microsoft Read More
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Xbox 360 Design: The Back Story

posted Monday, March 19, 2007 4:05 PM by johnporcaro
A bit of a history lesson, from business magazine Fast Company.  This month, they profile JDK designer Michael Jager, and give some insight into the design of the Xbox 360.  It was David versus Goliath, with Attila the Hun thrown in to make Read More
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GRAW2 72 hour Weekend on LIVE - Sleep? Who needs sleep?

posted Friday, March 16, 2007 12:55 PM by CPaladino
Have any plans this weekend (March 16-18)?  The developers of Ghost Recon 2, and the Frag Dolls do.  They plan to take part in the GRAW2 72 hour Xbox Live Weekend. All participants can download an exclusive gamerpic, win Read More
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B.I.G.V.I.P. on GFW LIVE on NG

posted Friday, March 16, 2007 10:04 AM by johnporcaro
Aaron Greenberg talks to Next-Gen about the new Games for Windows LIVE service, coming in May.  (BTW, nice picture,Aaron.  Did they take that from your high school yearbook?) From the article: “We think that we have a free experience in Read More
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February Momentum Mail

posted Friday, March 16, 2007 10:00 AM by johnporcaro
February NPD Results Read More
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Castlevania: Symphony of Night on Xbox Live Arcade

posted Friday, March 16, 2007 9:11 AM by johnporcaro
Next Wednesday, you can play Castlevania: Symphony of Night on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 (Wednesday, March 21 at 0900 GMT, 2 a.m. PDT). In “Castlevania: Symphony of Night,” the 12th iteration of the series, you take on the role of Alucard, the half-vampire Read More
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Three Editions of Halo 3 Coming

posted Friday, March 16, 2007 9:03 AM by johnporcaro
We just released details about the SKU details for Halo 3, including the collectible Legendary Edition that comes with documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, developer commentaries, rare art and more. Halo 3 will come in Read More
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A Halo 3 for Everyone: Three Editions of 2007's Most Anticipated Video Game Are Coming This Fall

posted Friday, March 16, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
First details emerge, including the ultra-collectible Legendary Edition, complete with documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, developer commentaries, rare art and more. Read More
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Castlevania: Symphony of Night on Xbox Live Arcade

posted Friday, March 16, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Journey Into the Darkness With “Castlevania: Symphony of Night” on Xbox Live Arcade Read More
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Ping-Pong paddle battle: MCG versus Penny Arcade

posted Thursday, March 15, 2007 7:35 PM by Cindy Lou Grue
5:30 PM - Countdown to a beatdownWell, it's rapidly approaching six o'clock PM here in the Pacific Northwest, and that means less than a half hour to go before the best of the best from Microsoft Casual Games pick up their paddles and do ping-pong battle Read More
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MVP Summit, Games-Style

posted Thursday, March 15, 2007 6:08 PM by johnporcaro
We wrapped up a couple of days of sessions, where the Xbox, Games for Windows, and XNA MVPs split up to hear from the product and technical teams.  Much of what was discussed was under NDA (non-disclosure agreement), including everything that someone Read More
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More on Xbox MVPs

posted Thursday, March 15, 2007 3:48 PM by johnporcaro
One of the questions that came up from the last post about the MVP Summit was "how do I become an MVP?"  I think we can discuss that in our next podcast, but I'll try to answer it a bit.  The MVP award is based on a person's contribution in Read More
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Introducing Games for Windows - LIVE! (aka XBOX Live comes to Windows)

posted Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:14 AM by kevinu
Just a few moments ago,  we issued a press release announcing that Xbox LIVE is coming to Windows as Games for Windows – LIVE.   We like to think of it as bringing the best online service to the biggest audience of gamers... and Read More
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Microsoft Unites Xbox and PC Gamers With Debut of Games for Windows — LIVE

posted Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:01 AM by johnporcaro
Xbox LIVE extends to Windows Vista to create single online gaming service starting with “Halo 2” on May 8. Read More
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MVPs in Town

posted Tuesday, March 13, 2007 5:25 PM by johnporcaro
This week, Microsoft is hosting the Global MVP Summit, with more than 2,000 of Microsoft’s best community members, from all areas of Microsoft's business.  We have a good group of Xbox, Games for Windows, and XNA MVPs here.  Today, Read More
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Are You Really Good (and can you stop by this weekend)?

posted Tuesday, March 13, 2007 4:02 PM by johnporcaro
One of our MVPs, MthdDirector, reminded me of a chance for some good players to try out Shadowrun at the FASA studios.  He writes: FASA is holding a special invitation only event this Saturday 3/17.  They're looking for pro-level gamers Read More
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Snakes. On Your Xbox 360.

posted Tuesday, March 13, 2007 3:52 PM by johnporcaro
As a blogger, I've been holding off in joining the whole Snakes on a <fill in the blank>, but with the release of some new video this week to Xbox LIVE Marketplace, I couldn't resist.  I've heard some many, uh, things about the movie, I feel Read More
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Wild Piñatas Are Loose on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

posted Tuesday, March 13, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
If you haven’t escaped to Piñata Island yet, now is the time. The official Viva Piñata™ demo has arrived on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and is waiting for you! Read More
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Cowabunga! It's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Xbox LIVE Arcade

posted Monday, March 12, 2007 2:01 AM by johnporcaro
Everyone’s favorite totally tubular turtles bring their radical ninja skills to Xbox LIVE Arcade. The 1989 arcade classic, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” will be available for download beginning Wednesday, March 14 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT). TMNT Read More
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Cowabunga! It's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Xbox LIVE Arcade

posted Monday, March 12, 2007 2:00 AM by johnporcaro
The 1989 arcade classic, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, March 14 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT). Read More
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Lunchtime Conversation - Episode 008 - Worms and the Netherworld

posted Friday, March 09, 2007 3:56 PM by CPaladino
With the MVP Summit next week, and most of the crew down at GDC we did a brief podcast this week. MP3 File: 4.3 MB, 13 minutes Remember that these podcasts are available via the RSS feed, or the iTunes feed as well. This week Tony, and Chris talk about:- Read More
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Final XNA Games Studio Express Challenge Games Available

posted Friday, March 09, 2007 10:01 AM by johnporcaro
The final versions of the four games created in the XNA Games Studio Express Challenge were unveiled to the development community at the XNA party last night, and now you get a chance to check out the work!  You can download the games for free Read More
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