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Lunchtime Conversation - Episode 20 - GSB Road Show '07 - Dallas

posted Thursday, May 31, 2007 5:49 PM by CPaladino
MP3 File: 4.0 MB, 12 minutes Remember that these podcasts are available via the RSS feed, or the iTunes feed as well. Audio from the venue. Shoutouts: Jeff - Hydro888 - Gamer University Vince - NASCARVinny - Gamer University Jimmy - Rukamir Rane - Read More
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Xbox Dad of the Year (North America)

posted Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:42 AM by johnporcaro
Do you know a great gaming dad?  Uh, except for me?  Trixie's got a new contest running, as a follow up to the wildly successful My Mom's a Gamer contest that just wrapped up.  Xbox Dad of the Year will be awarded from those who Read More
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Shadowrun and Halo 2 Mark the Launch of Games for Windows – LIVE

posted Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
This is a busy month for Games for Windows® – LIVE! On May 29, the release of “Shadowrun™” connected Windows Vista® gamers with Xbox 360™ players in cross-platform matches through a single service. Read More
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Nick Baker, Xbox 360 Architect

posted Wednesday, May 30, 2007 5:50 PM by johnporcaro
Nick Baker was recently interviewed on Channel 9, the site hosting lots of videoclips from Microsoft employees, mostly developers (and cousin to Channel 10).  From Channel 9: What is the XBox 360, exactly? How do you go about designing and Read More
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Introducing Surface

posted Wednesday, May 30, 2007 5:24 PM by johnporcaro
Lots of talk around here today about Surface, the new Microsoft product that provides interaction with digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects. It’s a tabletop surface that’s perfect for learning, sharing, creating, buying, Read More
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This Week in Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace

posted Wednesday, May 30, 2007 3:33 PM by johnporcaro
For those of you (in the US) that have been pining away for Team America: World Police in HD, you'll be able to get it on June 1.  Along with Happily N'Ever After and Freedom Writers (also both in HD).  From TV, we're also releasing Read More
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Gamerscore Blog Road Tour 2007: Dallas

posted Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:52 AM by CPaladino
Dallas was the last stop on the Gamerscore Blog 2007 Road Show. In every city we tried to take a few photos of famous landmarks, but the rain didn't allow us that, aside from two photos of the birds that Read More
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Gamerscore Blog Road Tour Miami Podcast from Gamertag Radio

posted Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:01 AM by johnporcaro
Gamertag Radio was kind enough to allow Chris a night off from podcasting from Miami.  To hear coverage from Feelz Good (in Washington DC) and Godfree (in Miami), check it out. From Gamertag Radio Episode 101: Subscribe to Gamertag Radio: (Itunes) Read More
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Shadowrun for Xbox 360 and Windows Vista Now Available in North America

posted Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:28 AM by johnporcaro
Shadowrun, the new game for Xbox 360 and Windows Vista is available in North America starting today.  Shadowrun has an estimated retail price of $59.99 (U.S.) for Xbox 360 and $49.99 (U.S.) for Windows Vista, and is rated “M” for Mature. The Shadowrun Read More
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Mad Tracks Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade Tomorrow

posted Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:02 AM by johnporcaro
3D racing party game Mad Tracks will be available for download  beginning Wednesday, May 30, at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific Time). From the media alert just posted: Players can race through 15 challenges consisting of nine mini-games and Read More
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Shadowrun Teleports onto North American Store Shelves for Xbox 360 and Windows Vista

posted Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Time to teleport, glide and summon your minions! Microsoft Game Studios is launching “Shadowrun™” onto retailers across North America. Read More
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Accelerate Your Week With Mad Tracks” This Wednesday on Xbox LIVE Arcade

posted Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
3D racing party game, “Mad Tracks,” will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, May 30, at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific Time). Read More
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Stream This - Dallas

posted Monday, May 28, 2007 2:55 PM by CPaladino
Live Video Feed of the GSB Road Show '07 Dallas Stop: We may try and allow chats and more interaction by hitting this link:  http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gamerscore-blog Read More
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Lunchtime Conversation - Episode 19 - GSB Road Show '07 - Washington DC

posted Monday, May 28, 2007 1:21 PM by CPaladino
MP3 File: 13.3 MB, 38 minutes Remember that these podcasts are available via the RSS feed, or the iTunes feed as well. Audio from the venue.Shoutouts:Andrew - Cypher00X - Gamercast NetworkMike - Surley Duff - Xbox.comBrian - Kenobi - League of Amateur Read More
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Gamerscore Blog Road Tour 2007: Miami

posted Saturday, May 26, 2007 8:15 PM by johnporcaro
We had a great time in South Florida (apart from the cab ride from hell, and the rainy, windy trip to the beach).  Tonight, we got to hang out with Godfree, JVB, Zamees, K Rock XP, TekunoRobby, DaKing240, PMS Harlequin, Deejay Knight, XboxLiveMonkey, Read More
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Stream This!

posted Saturday, May 26, 2007 2:02 PM by johnporcaro
Live, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the South Florida stop of the Gamerscore Blog Road Show...    Read More
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April 2007 Monthly NPD Report

posted Friday, May 25, 2007 10:00 AM by johnporcaro
Monthly update for April 2007 Read More
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Bring on the throwing stars! Tenchu Z for Xbox 360 Goes Gold!

posted Friday, May 25, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Microsoft calls on ninjas of the nation to unite when “Tenchu Z” hits retailers on June 12 Read More
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Forza 2 Coming Next Week

posted Friday, May 25, 2007 6:02 AM by johnporcaro
To celebrate the 91st Indy 500, we are announcing the US release of Forza Motorsport 2 on May 29, and we're dropping the price for the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel to $129.99 ERP. In addition, gamers in the U.S. will be able to participate in Read More
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Forza Motorsport 2 Races Into Living Rooms on Xbox 360 Worldwide

posted Friday, May 25, 2007 6:00 AM by johnporcaro
Microsoft celebrates the 91st Indy 500 with release of “Forza Motorsport 2” on May 29; announces price drop for the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel, now available for $129.99 ERP. Read More
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Lunchtime Conversation - Episode 018 - GSB Road Show '07 - Toronto

posted Thursday, May 24, 2007 10:22 PM by CPaladino
MP3 File: 9.5 MB, 28 minutes Remember that these podcasts are available via the RSS feed, or the iTunes feed as well. Audio from the venue.  More to come during the week!Shoutouts:Jeff - Junk In the Trunk - Xbox.com Canada Dale - E5150 - Gamercast Read More
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Gamerscore Blog Road Tour: Washington DC

posted Thursday, May 24, 2007 9:31 PM by johnporcaro
Thanks again for everyone that attended.  We had a great time meeting you all, even if you were all so rowdy that security shut the place down at 9PM.  Good thing the bar was open until midnight...  Highlight of the night was getting Read More
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Stream This...

posted Thursday, May 24, 2007 3:25 PM by johnporcaro
Sorry to get started late.   Networking issues.  Might be flakey.  We're live from the Gamerscore Blog Community Road Tour, today from Washington DC. Hotel network is not cutting it.  Sorry.  Read More
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Lunchtime Conversations on Channel 10

posted Thursday, May 24, 2007 9:47 AM by CPaladino
I checked my back emails this morning to find that the video portion of our podcast with Tina from Channel 10 is live!This was our first attempt, and we are aware we need to put some spit and polish on it, but I think the first try turned out alright.  Read More
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Road Tour 2007: Washington DC

posted Thursday, May 24, 2007 9:06 AM by johnporcaro
Yesterday, we set up camp in Washington DC (or technically Reston, Virginia), as we bring our Community Road Show to the US capitol.  We arrived early to get a chance to visit the sites, and we were lucky enough to get an invitation-only tour Read More
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Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals Coming This Fall

posted Thursday, May 24, 2007 9:01 AM by johnporcaro
We just announced that Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals will be available on Windows-based PCs this fall. From the press release: Introducing 30 new animals and more than a dozen dinosaurs, ranging from the adorable dodo bird and massive American Read More
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Zoo Tycoon 2 Brings Extinct Animals to Life

posted Thursday, May 24, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
“Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals” delivers new animals and gameplay to award-winning franchise. Read More
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Lionhead Video Diaries Premiers

posted Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:04 AM by johnporcaro
There's a new series of videos coming from Lionhead Studios, the creators of Fable 2.  The videos will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the upcoming Fable 2 game.  From the media alert we just sent out: The episodes Read More
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Microsoft Game Studios Set To Release Episode One of New Lionhead Video Diaries

posted Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:00 AM by johnporcaro
Beginning on May 24, 2007, Episode One of the Lionhead video diaries will debut on the official Lionhead Studios Website and Xbox LIVE® Marketplace Read More
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GRAW 2 Throwback Play and Win This Weekend!

posted Wednesday, May 23, 2007 9:30 PM by Bastelyon
The GRAW 2 Throwback Play & Win is this weekend! Play GRAW2 multiplayer on May 25th – 28th and you'll have the chance to win one of 10 $100 Best Buy gift cards, 70 1,600 MS Points, or a GRAW Posse Pack (2 t-shirts).  You can earn up Read More
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For Those Still Waiting (You Know Who You Are)

posted Wednesday, May 23, 2007 4:08 AM by johnporcaro
We got an email this morning updating us on the status of a few customers that won the “Three Ways to Play” contest, but still haven’t received their codes. For those that were notified that they won, but are still waiting, we’re sorry you’re still Read More
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This Week in Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace

posted Wednesday, May 23, 2007 2:46 AM by johnporcaro
This week in Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace, customers in the US can download some new movies, including Flags of Our Fathers, Dead Mary, The Groomsmen, and Corrupted Minds, all in HD. Everyone was pretty excited about the National Geographic content Read More
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Gamerscore Blog Community Road Trip: Toronto

posted Tuesday, May 22, 2007 11:44 AM by johnporcaro
Today, we're in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  We just finished up a meeting with some of the people from the Canadian team, including Jeff from Xbox.com.  We made it downtown, to see the CN Tower, just about the biggest thing in this part of Read More
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Stream This!

posted Tuesday, May 22, 2007 1:19 AM by johnporcaro
A Little Experiment. I'll set up the LifeCam and hook up to Ustream.tv and see what happens. I'll delete this post when the show ends tonight. [Edit: That was fun, we'll do it again in Washington DC.  Thanks for the 19 of you that showed up! :) Read More
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Lunchtime Conversation - Episode 17 - GSB Road Show '07 - Chicago

posted Monday, May 21, 2007 10:10 PM by CPaladino
GSB Road Show '07 Chicago, Illinois.Here's a few minutes of audio from the event.  More to come during the week!Shoutouts to Brad, Trapper, Chuck, Dan, and Luther.MP3 File: 4.0 MB, 8 minutes Remember that these podcasts are available via the RSS Read More
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Xevious and Rush 'n Attack Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade This Week

posted Monday, May 21, 2007 9:01 AM by johnporcaro
This week, we two classics are coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade.  From the media alert: Rush ‘n Attack will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+.Game Features Fight through 4 stages to free the prisoners of war Read More
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Rush 'n Attack and Xevious Come to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday

posted Monday, May 21, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
This week, two arcade classics arrive on Xbox LIVE Arcade. For details about Rush 'n Attack and Xevious Read More
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Gamerscore Blog Community Road Trip: Chicago

posted Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:20 PM by johnporcaro
We landed in Chicago and braved the wintery weather to visit some of the local attractions.  We checked out Millennium Park, and made it to a Cubs/White Sox game at Wrigley Field.  Special thanks to Shaun and Shawn who set everything Read More
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Welcome to the Blog, XBLA Team

posted Friday, May 18, 2007 2:34 PM by johnporcaro
Jeremy Wacksman is a Product Manager on the Xbox LIVE Arcade team.  He's going to be posting under the name XBLA Team, and he'll also invite some of his co-workers to participate.  The team is working on some pretty amazing stuff, and I know Read More
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What do YOU want to see on Xbox Live Arcade?

posted Friday, May 18, 2007 2:31 PM by XBLA Team
Do you have a favorite game that you just can’t wait to see on Xbox LIVE Arcade? Is there some feature that you wish more Xbox LIVE Arcade games offered? (i.e. a specific game-play mode?) Are there non-game features that you’d like XBLA (the destination) Read More
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Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties Coming This Fall

posted Friday, May 18, 2007 9:01 AM by johnporcaro
We just sent out a press release announcing a new expansion pack for Age of Empires III, called The Asian Dynasties.  This new expansion pack will be available this fall. From the press release. Players will experience firsthand the rich Read More
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Tenchu Z The Way of the Ninja: Senses

posted Friday, May 18, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
True ninjas smell identities. Read More
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Age of Empires III Expands Into the Eastern World This Fall

posted Friday, May 18, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Big Huge Games to develop second expansion pack for massively popular Games for Windows franchise. Read More
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Pac-Man Party Time!

posted Thursday, May 17, 2007 7:30 PM by DirtyDiva
Feel like being "Blinded with Science", "Whipping It", or giving a "Rebel Yell"? Then come join the Xbox community at the Xbox 360 Pac-Man World Championship presented by Quiznos, where you will get the chance to play the World Champion and other finalists Read More
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Keeping Xbox LIVE Fair

posted Thursday, May 17, 2007 3:02 PM by BIGVIP
One of the great things about LIVE and the unified community is that we work hard to create a level playing field for all gamers and have a no tolerance policy towards inappropriate behavior like hacking or cheating. As part of our commitment to our members, Read More
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Halo 3 "Three Ways to Play" Update

posted Thursday, May 17, 2007 12:41 PM by johnporcaro
Bungie posted a note for those that won the "Three Ways to Play" contest for the Halo 3 beta, but didn't get their code.  After everything you all went through yesterday, we sure don't want anything else standing in your way!  I'm told that Read More
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5 Days of Halo 3

posted Thursday, May 17, 2007 1:00 PM by DirtyDiva
Since everything seems to be happier in Betaland, I'm hoping it's safe to post about the events that surrounded the launch.The past couple of weeks have been crazy for me. I went to Washington to hang out with some incredible GamerchiX, was interviewed Read More
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Halo 3 Beta Downloads via Crackdown are Fixed, Beta Extended!

posted Wednesday, May 16, 2007 7:27 PM by Bastelyon
This was just posted on Bungie.net - It's been a long day for a lot of people but we're happy to announce that effective immediately, a title update for Crackdown is available on Xbox Live that will fix the issue that previously prevented you from Read More
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Wheel of Fortune 2 launches exclusively on MSN Games!

posted Wednesday, May 16, 2007 5:15 PM by Cindy Lou Grue
(Okay, that might be a bad headline.  Although it would certainly be amusing to watch somebody spin that wheel so hard that it launches... say, right over the audience, or straight through camera three... that's not what happens in Read More
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Lunchtime Conversation - Episode 16 - Channel 10 and My Horrible Sound Quality

posted Wednesday, May 16, 2007 4:59 PM by CPaladino
Despite Halo 3 events, Halo 3 Betas, and travel, we have delivered a podcast this week.  Tina Wood from Channel 10 joins us this week, and the podcast was video-taped for a 5-10 minute segment. I have to apologize in advance that my microphone was Read More
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