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Rainbow Six Vegas - Free Happy Goodness

posted Friday, June 29, 2007 4:41 PM by CPaladino
Several of you were paying attention, and noticed that we had some content available for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas for purchase on Xbox Live Marketplace, and then that content mysteriously disappeared. It's coming back, and it's coming for free!  Read More
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Gamerscore Blogcast - Episode - 024 - Legislation, ESRB and E3 Preparations

posted Friday, June 29, 2007 10:03 AM by CPaladino
With the podcasts being filmed for Channel 10, we've stopped eating lunch during the taping, so we've changed the name of the podcast.  We figured we'd be cool like everyone else and smash our website name with the word "podcast" - it's not because Read More
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Project Sylpheed - Engagement

posted Friday, June 29, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
As we prep for deployment of “Project Sylpheed,” starting July 10 across the nation, we must arm our fighters with the necessary data to engage the enemy. Read More
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Humankind's Fight for Freedom Begins in T-Minus Four Days with Release of Vampire Rain

posted Friday, June 29, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Free the world from terror this Fourth of July as “Vampire Rain” for Xbox 360 ships to retailers beginning on July 3 Read More
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UPDATE: Mass Effect – Krogan Series Concludes with Urdnot Wrex

posted Friday, June 29, 2007 8:00 AM by johnporcaro
Concluding the series, the “Mass Effect” Web site (www.MassEffect.com) has been updated this morning with a profile of one of the most notorious Krogan, Urdnot Wrex. Read More
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EA Madden 08 Event

posted Thursday, June 28, 2007 11:16 PM by Bastelyon
What a night!  I flew down to Los Angeles to attend a special sneak peek event for Electronic Arts’ Madden 08.  I’m a BIG football fan, so I was pretty excited to go and give this game a try. When I got to the event, I fired Read More
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Japanese RPG “Blue Dragon” Lifts Its Wings and Flies To North American Shores

posted Thursday, June 28, 2007 6:00 AM by johnporcaro
U.S. gamers will finally have the chance to join Shu and his friends in the eagerly awaited “Blue Dragon” for Xbox 360, when the game journeys to retailers on August 28 Read More
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This Week on Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace

posted Wednesday, June 27, 2007 5:18 PM by Bastelyon
This week there will be 7 new movies and 4 TV shows coming to Xbox Live Marketplace, including one of my favorites, Pan's Labyrinth, which won an Academy Award for Art Direction, Cinematography and Makeup.  If you like free stuff (as I do), you’ll Read More
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Grand Theft Auto IV: Looking For That Special Someone in HD On Xbox LIVE Marketplace, Xbox.com, and rockstargames.com/IV

posted Wednesday, June 27, 2007 9:03 AM by CPaladino
On Thursday, June 28 at 10 am PST, gamers will be able to download Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto IV trailer, “Looking For That Special Someone,” on Xbox.com and in high definition on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and, of course, rockstargames.com/IV. Read More
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The Ghost and "The Darkness"

posted Wednesday, June 27, 2007 12:59 AM by Freaktrain
“Tony, ear muffs!” I yelled. Tony cupped his hands over his ears as Paladino and I started talking excitedly about how far we progressed in 2K’s “The Darkness.” Two things to note about the team: one, we're cover the spectrum of gamer types, so it’s Read More
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Diggin the New Look of Xbox.com

posted Tuesday, June 26, 2007 1:13 PM by johnporcaro
By now, you've all seen the new look of Xbox.com.  Even though some may call it merely a visual redesign, we've found that it's easier to navigate, there's new search technology, and it has more cool things like translucent drop-down menus.  Read More
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Carcassonne Arrives Wednesday on Xbox LIVE Arcade

posted Monday, June 25, 2007 9:01 AM by johnporcaro
It's finally here!  The classic European board game Carcassonne arrives on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, worldwide, for 800 Microsoft Points.  The game from Sierra Online is rated E for Everyone. From the media alert: Read More
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Build a Medieval Empire on Xbox LIVE Arcade with the Popular German Board Game Carcassonne

posted Monday, June 25, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
The classic, well-known European board game “Carcassonne” arrives on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 this Wednesday, June 27 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific). Read More
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Rooster Teeth Continues to Provide Shadowrun Advice Through 1-800-MAGIC Help Line

posted Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
We just wanted to let you know that our friends at Rooster Teeth have put together the next in a series of hilarious, irreverent and fun videos for “Shadowrun.” Read More
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"Project Sylpheed" Briefing: History

posted Friday, June 22, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Before we get into the current battle at hand in “Project Sylpheed,” we must discuss the history of the conflict. Read More
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UPDATE: Mass Effect: More Details on the Krogan Race

posted Friday, June 22, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
This morning, the “Mass Effect” Web site (www.MassEffect.com) has been updated to shed a bit more light on the Krogan’s background and their history in the galaxy. Read More
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Lunchtime Conversation - Episode - 023 - User Submitted Pricing Questions

posted Friday, June 22, 2007 6:05 AM by CPaladino
With all the E3 meetings we are in we basically used user-submitted questions and feedback from the blog comments to discuss topics. The abbrieviated video version is available on Channel 10's website. MP3 File: 11 MB, 34 minutes Remember that Read More
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Play Forza 2 with Wolfmother This Weekend

posted Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:35 PM by johnporcaro
If you're a Wolfmother fan (woman, ya know ya, woman, you gotta be...), you'll want to make sure you're online Saturday, for Xbox LIVE's Game With Fame.  Add WolfMotherGWF to your friends list, and see if you get a chance to play Read More
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Vampire Rain Coming July 3

posted Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:38 AM by johnporcaro
Beginning July 3, you'll begin seeing copies of Vampire Rain in North America (other dates around the world).  Developed by Artoon and published by Microsoft (outside of Japan), “Vampire Rain” combines stealth, survival horror and shooter aspects Read More
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Unlock the Xbox - Contest to Create an XBLA Game

posted Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:18 AM by CPaladino
This morning Doritos announced that they are running a program in which fans can create an Xbox LIVE Arcade game which takes the spirit of the Doritos tortilla chip brand and adds jumping, or shooting, or coins, maybe little gems, or powerups or something. Read More
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Vampire Rain Brings Horror Online via Xbox LIVE

posted Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Beginning July 3, gamers in North America will grab their flashlights and hide under the covers as “Vampire Rain” for Xbox 360 delivers unprecedented levels of horror and action, bringing an intense and hair-raising experience that can be enjoyed alone or with friends over Xbox LIVE. Read More
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Doritos Challenges Gamers to Unlock the Xbox

posted Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:00 AM by CPaladino
Select Doritos Video Game Concepts Will Be Voted On By Gaming Fans With One Idea To Be Developed For Release On Xbox LIVE Arcade in 2008 Read More
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My Favorite Fighter Could Beat Up Your Favorite Fighter

posted Wednesday, June 20, 2007 5:26 PM by CPaladino
My buddy Brian over on the Capcom Community Team has a dilemma.  It seems that they are putting together a picture pack for the launch of Puzzle Fighter on Xbox Live Arcade, and they want input as to which characters should be included. I have Read More
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XBL Arcade Interview with David Edery

posted Wednesday, June 20, 2007 4:24 PM by johnporcaro
LunarDuality, one of the authors at XBL Arcade (and his own blog), did a detailed interview with David Edery, Worldwide Games Portfolio Planner for Xbox LIVE Arcade.  He posts the first part of the interview, where he discusses the past and present Read More
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Blue Dragon Campaign Wins Cannes Ad Award

posted Wednesday, June 20, 2007 3:39 PM by johnporcaro
We don't get into the nuts and bolts of marketing, especially when it comes to things like awards, but this one is pretty cool.  We just learned that the Xbox team in Japan won a Gold Lion for the Blue Dragon ‘Big Shadow’ outdoor advertising Read More
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This Week on Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace

posted Wednesday, June 20, 2007 3:06 PM by johnporcaro
This week, we have a bunch of new TV shows and movies coming to Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace in the US.  The team will put up more than 25 movies, including Letters from Iwo Jima (HD),  Undead (HD), Little Odessa (HD), Game Over, UKM, Read More
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The Artist Formerly Known As "Prince Of Persia" (Actually, It's Still Called "Prince Of Persia")

posted Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1:25 PM by Freaktrain
If you were to ask me what my favorite games on the original Xbox was, I’d list off Ubisoft’s “Prince of Persia: The Sands Of Time,” without a thought. I loved the gameplay, the visuals and the feel of going on an amazing and magical journey to restore Read More
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10 new GameSpring titles added on MSN Games

posted Wednesday, June 20, 2007 11:42 AM by Cindy Lou Grue
Yep, the GameSpring folks have been working their butts off again this week, and the result is ten new casual titles in the library.  GameSpring players can now access the following goodies in addition to the other 110 games included in the Read More
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Our Ugly Mugs on Channel 10

posted Tuesday, June 19, 2007 3:48 PM by johnporcaro
Another video episode with the On10 crew (sans Tina, he says with a sad face and puppy dog eyes--oh ya, and without Tony too) was posted up on the Channel 10 site.   Warning: Chris, Wolf, Rob, and I are NOT too easy on the eyes, we all Read More
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Todd McFarlane Studio Visit

posted Monday, June 18, 2007 12:34 PM by CPaladino
I am a comic book geek.  I remember my brother Keith and I riding our bikes to Rock Bottom comics in Ohio to purchase the Todd McFarlane written/drawn Spider-Man comic book. Keith had purchased the platinum limited edition cover version of the comic, Read More
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Band of Bugs Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday

posted Monday, June 18, 2007 9:01 AM by johnporcaro
A brand new turn-based tactical strategy game is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday.  The third Xbox LIVE Arcade title from NinjaBee, “Band of Bugs” will be available for download beginning Wednesday, June 20th at 9 a.m. GMT (2 a.m. PDT). Read More
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Band of Bugs Storms onto Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday

posted Monday, June 18, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
“Band of Bugs” is available for download beginning Wednesday, June 20th at 9 a.m. GMT (2 a.m. PDT). Read More
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Lunchtime Conversation - Episode - 022 - Anime, Mass Effect, Community Questions

posted Sunday, June 17, 2007 7:09 PM by CPaladino
Rob Semsey fills in for Tony as we talk (and get fillmed for Channel 10) about this week's community issues.Used a new boom microphone (to make Channel 10's taping easier), so the audio quality is not as good as I would have liked - we finally nailed Read More
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Bob Porcaro for Dad of the Year!

posted Friday, June 15, 2007 4:51 PM by johnporcaro
I thought I’d do my informal (though a week late, and not valid anyway) entry to Trixie’s “Xbox Dad of the Year” contest, before heading home for the weekend.      Okay, my dad’s not exactly a video gamer, but he was the one that Read More
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LIVE and Call of Duty 4

posted Friday, June 15, 2007 4:36 PM by CPaladino
I have gotten a few calls, and IMs today asking what's going on with Activision's Call of Duty 4, and cross-platform play.  Most folks are pointing to a specific IGN interview. I sent an email to Kevin Unangst, Global Director, Games for Windows, Read More
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Mass Effect: The Krogan are Here!

posted Friday, June 15, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
This morning the “Mass Effect” Web site (www.MassEffect.com) has been updated with new content on the Krogan race, a species of large reptilian bipeds that will play a vital role in the universe of “Mass Effect,” exclusively for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Read More
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Shadowrun Tips and Strategies

posted Friday, June 15, 2007 8:22 AM by CPaladino
I love Shadowrun, but I understand that it isn't the easiest game for a new player to pick up and be effective at.  I got a TON of positive feedback when I had posted my Gears of War tips and tricks, so I thought I'd do the same with Shadowrun.These Read More
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New PGR4 Video

posted Friday, June 15, 2007 6:01 AM by johnporcaro
There's a  new video for PGR4, which features, of all things, snow.  You think driving through the cities at high speed in rain is tough?  Check out the new video, "The Snow in Nürburgring,” from: www.xbox.com/pgr4video. From the media Read More
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PGR 4 Piles on the Snow, Unveils Nürburgring and Quebec tracks and Rolls Out the Goods from BMW, Lotus and Toyota

posted Friday, June 15, 2007 6:00 AM by johnporcaro
Be sure to download the new gameplay video, “The Snow in Nürburgring,” from: www.xbox.com/pgr4video Read More
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May 2007 Monthly NPD Report

posted Thursday, June 14, 2007 5:00 PM by johnporcaro
Monthly update sent to press contacts Read More
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Project Sylpheed Goes Gold

posted Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:07 AM by johnporcaro
Project Sylpheed has officially gone gold, and is coming to US retailers in a few weeks.  The team is getting ready by publishing the official site, at www.project-sylpheed.com.  When we first got our hands on this a few weeks ago Read More
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Project Sylpheed Demo and Web Site Launched, Deploys to Retailers Starting July 10

posted Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
The Xbox 360 exclusive “Project Sylpheed,” published by Microsoft and Square Enix, has gone gold and will start shipping to retailers on Tuesday, July 10. Read More
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Ready Your Weapons

posted Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:01 AM by johnporcaro
Gamers, Ready Your Weapons. Stop. New “Gears of War” Multiplayer Achievements Added. Stop. End transmission.   More... Read More
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Halo 3 Beta Stats, New Halo 3 Branded Accessories

posted Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:01 AM by johnporcaro
This morning, we sent out a press release with some information about the recently-concluded Halo 3 beta, along with the announcment of some new Halo 3 Xbox 360 accessories, designed by Spawn and McFarlane Toys creator Todd McFarlane. From the press Read More
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Groundbreaking “Halo 3” Multiplayer Beta Concludes; Official Countdown for Launch of Game Begins

posted Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:00 AM by johnporcaro
People worldwide can gear up for the game’s launch Sept. 25 with new, limited edition “Halo 3”-themed Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers and an Xbox 360 Wireless Headset. Read More
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New Gears of War Multiplayer Achievements Added

posted Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:00 AM by johnporcaro
Thursday, June 14, at 2 a.m. GMT, Gears of War, rated M for Mature, releases eight new Achievements for the “Annex” gametype and the “Hidden Fronts” Multiplayer Map Pack on Xbox LIVE. Read More
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Anime-Hem (See what I did there?)

posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:27 PM by CPaladino
As a teenager, my friends and I were big fans of anime.  Anime is the geeky name for Japanese animation (the kind where folks have purple hair, and huge eyes with tiny mouths).  Every weekend we would rent Anime movies from the local video rental Read More
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Daniel Borrego, Xbox 360 Pac-Man World Champion Highlighted

posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:36 PM by johnporcaro
As many of you already know by now, Daniel Borrego, a 27 year old from Mexico City was crowned the Xbox 360 Pac-Man World Champion in NY last week.  He not only was one of the 30,000+ gamers that participated in the championships, but as the field Read More
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Managing the 100-Person Friend List

posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:14 PM by CPaladino
The past few days have been rough for me because I had a full friends list, and I've had to do some house cleaning.  I always feel horrible having to delete people off my list, but I like to keep it strictly at 95, so that new folks can add me should Read More
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Tenchu Z Ships to Retailers in US

posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:01 AM by johnporcaro
Tenchu Z is coming to US retailers this week, for an estimated price of $59.99.  The game was developed by K2, Ltd, and is being distributed by FromSoftware and Microsoft.  The game is rated M for Mature.  From the media alert just Read More
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Ninjas to Swarm Retailers as the Xbox 360 Exclusive “Tenchu Z” Ships

posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Microsoft, FromSoftware and K2 release the first ninja stealth action title for the Xbox 360 video game console Read More
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Campeón mundial de Pac-Man en Xbox 360 es un orgullo Latinoamericano

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