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Gamerscore Blogcast - Episode - 033 - Halo 3 Launch Show

posted Friday, September 28, 2007 4:04 PM by CPaladino
Despite the madness that was the Halo 3 Launch, we brought you a show!  We didn't get to any of your questions, but we will next week. MP3 File: 8.5 MB, 25 minutes Remember that these podcasts are available via the RSS feed, or the iTunes feed as Read More
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Halo 3 Game with Fame featuring Marques Colston

posted Friday, September 28, 2007 12:38 PM by Tom Eberspecher
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Free update for Blue Dragon

posted Friday, September 28, 2007 11:30 AM by Tom Eberspecher
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MGS Committed to Project Gotham Racing

posted Friday, September 28, 2007 9:07 AM by johnporcaro
Most of you have heard the news that Activision has acquired Bizarre Creations, the creators of the Project Gotham Racing series.  We’re getting some questions about what this means for the upcoming release of PGR 4 and subsequent sequels. Microsoft Read More
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Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties Gets Ready to Expand Into the Eastern World, Goes Gold

posted Friday, September 28, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
“Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties” Gets Ready to Expand Into the Eastern World, Goes Gold Read More
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There Are a TON of Great 360 Games

posted Thursday, September 27, 2007 2:54 PM by CPaladino
True story:  My youngest brother Brian just picked up an Xbox 360 this past week.  I'm the type of guy who enjoys helping people stock their gaming libraries so he asked me what games he should get. I told him to get "all the good games", and Read More
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User Cleans Halo 3 Maps, So You Don't Have to

posted Thursday, September 27, 2007 1:46 PM by Nelson Rodriguez
I used to think that "user-created content" was a fancy way of saying "dress up as Shakira and make a video of yourself dancing creepily."  Some dedicated Halo 3 fans are already proving me wrong.  After just a few days of the game, and its Read More
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Texas Hold' em and Hexic 2 Title Updates Coming

posted Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:57 PM by Nelson Rodriguez
When I think about life, I wish that someone could just come along and make all my bankroll problems go away.  As a bonus, it'd be good if I had someone to let me know when a bomb was about to blow up near me (even a 5 minute warning Read More
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Xbox 360 Exclusive “Halo 3” Registers Biggest Day in US Entertainment History

posted Wednesday, September 26, 2007 3:08 PM by Gamerscore News
Xbox 360 Exclusive “Halo 3” Registers Biggest Day in US Entertainment History with $170 Million in Sales Read More
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Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals Prepares for the Ice Age and Goes Gold

posted Tuesday, September 25, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Biggest expansion pack for “Zoo Tycoon 2®” to date brings new challenges and a slew of new creatures that are guaranteed to satisfy all animal lovers Read More
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Halo 3 Midnight Madness

posted Tuesday, September 25, 2007 1:29 AM by johnporcaro
Did you pick up your copy?  Pictures from New York Pictures from Seattle Read More
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Exclusive Content for Xbox LIVE Gold Members

posted Monday, September 24, 2007 1:50 PM by johnporcaro
Shhhh.   Just between us Xbox LIVE Gold members, I got a tip for you.  You can access free, exclusive Halo 3 content available Sept 25 – 30.   It's just for Xbox LIVE Gold members, to say thanks for your loyalty. Read More
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See You All Tonight...

posted Monday, September 24, 2007 1:34 PM by johnporcaro
...either online playing Halo 3, or in person at a launch event.  Halo 3 goes on sale (at least here in Seattle) under 11 hours. Tony, Chris, Nelson, and I will all be at the Best Buy in Bellevue, Washington, and Sara will be at the Best Buy near Read More
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Limited Time Price Cut on Select Xbox LIVE Arcade Titles Starting this Wednesday!

posted Monday, September 24, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Limited Time Price Cut on Select Xbox LIVE Arcade Titles Starting this Wednesday! Read More
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Xbox LIVE Arcade price drops, new Bomberman content

posted Monday, September 24, 2007 9:00 AM by Tom Eberspecher
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Halo 3 Interactive Game Guide (and more) at Halo3.com

posted Saturday, September 22, 2007 1:36 PM by johnporcaro
We released two more videos in the Halo 3 Believe series of videos: Enemy Weapon, and Hunted.  Spartan117ofHalo3 posted them on YouTube, and you can find them (or will soon) on Yahoo's Halo 3 Launch Central, or MSN.com's Read More
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And now for something completely different...

posted Saturday, September 22, 2007 3:19 AM by wolf
We were completely devastated when our very own CPaladino had to part company with those of us still out in Tokyo working TGS so he could head back home to cover the Halo 3 launch. I mean, c'mon, what's more important? Covering the launch of a game that Read More
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Gamerscore Blogcast - Episode - 032 - TGS Mini-Interviews

posted Friday, September 21, 2007 10:44 PM by CPaladino
I managed to get a few minutes to chat with some of the attendees of the Microsoft International Community Party on Thursday evening. MP3 File: 3 MB, 9 minutes Remember that these podcasts are available via the RSS feed, or the iTunes feed as well. I Read More
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Hook up the VCR

posted Friday, September 21, 2007 5:43 PM by johnporcaro
You've got some TV to watch this weekend... From a media alert labeled Tune-In As “Halo 3” Takes Over Living Rooms Across the Country This groundbreaking four-day effort kicks off on Comedy Central, Saturday, Sept. 22, with celebrity-filled coverage Read More
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New Cars for Forza Motorsport 2

posted Friday, September 21, 2007 5:34 PM by johnporcaro
2007 SEAT Leon Cupra (FREE DOWNLOAD).  All the rest for only 400 Microsoft points.   How could ya not? 2006 Audi R10 (#8 Audi Sport Team Joest) Prototype 1970 Dodge Challenger  R/T Hemi 2006 Dodge Challenger Concept 2006 Read More
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New Cars Online for Forza Motorsport 2

posted Friday, September 21, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
What better way to break from counting down the hours until Halo 3 than to get behind the wheel of more than 10 brand new racers and muscle cars in a downloadable car pack for “Forza Motorsport 2,” available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace this weekend. Read More
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Tune-In As “Halo 3” Takes Over Living Rooms Across the Country

posted Friday, September 21, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Everyone’s Favorite Hero, Master Chief, Prepares for Marquee Appearances On Spike TV, SCI FI Channel and Comedy Central Read More
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Halo 3 Videos on Saved Films, Forge Editing, and more

posted Thursday, September 20, 2007 6:11 PM by johnporcaro
By now you've seen the new videos up on Bungie.net, right?  If not, you gotta check em out. Halo 3 How-to: Saved Films, New ViDOC Halo 3 How-to: Advanced Forge Editing Halo 3 How-to: Forge Object Editing Halo 3 How-to: Forge Basics Read More
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360style's Mini-Doc on PAX

posted Thursday, September 20, 2007 5:30 PM by johnporcaro
We interrupt TGS programming to enter into our Way-Back Machine to remind you of the fun we had at PAX 07, if you can remember all the way back to four weeks ago.   ChubbyMcCarlson and Avid x3o from www.360style.net just uploaded Read More
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TGS - Showfloor, and Community Party

posted Thursday, September 20, 2007 1:33 PM by CPaladino
I made it over to the show floor on Thursday, so I threw up a bunch of photos on our Flickr page.     After the show we had the International Community Party.  It was a blast, a good time was had by all, I did a few small podcasting Read More
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A Night at Sumo With Kotaku and Cheapy D

posted Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:11 PM by CPaladino
So you've seen the previous post, Cheapy D was gracious enough to invite me to attend Sumo with him, and the Brians from Kotaku. We had a blast - but the "box seats" were not meant for large American bodies - although Crecente fit.  ;) The sumo Read More
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Halo 3 Ban Rumor Clarification

posted Wednesday, September 19, 2007 1:15 PM by Bastelyon
Hopefully I can put these Halo 3 ban rumors to rest... If you obtain a copy of Halo 3 prior to its street date of Sept 25th, you will NOT be banned from Xbox Live for playing Halo 3 early (not even my fellow softies). So how does one obtain an early Read More
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This Week in Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace in US

posted Wednesday, September 19, 2007 1:00 PM by johnporcaro
If nothing in this week's fall season TV kick off appeals to you, there are lots of choices on Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace. New movies out this week include lots in HD: We Are Marshall, Superman: Doomsday, Troy: Director’s Cut, Decadent Evil 2, Lucky Read More
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Chris, We Need Details...

posted Wednesday, September 19, 2007 11:09 AM by johnporcaro
From Kotaku: No Major Nelson, All Crescente Today's fun? Sumo. CheapyD from CheapAssGamer was sweet enough to invite me and Microsoft blogger Chris Paladino to watch the Tokyo sumo tournament this afternoon. Crecente was a last minute replaced for Read More
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A Car Only a Pinata Could Love

posted Tuesday, September 18, 2007 5:16 PM by johnporcaro
Seems that a bit of rivalry has developed in the parking lot on main campus.  Sophia Cui took this photo of Frank Bisono's car. QOTD: William Aman commented in an internal games discussion thread that "it looks like something a piñata would Read More
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Where Will You Be Next Monday Night?

posted Tuesday, September 18, 2007 4:08 PM by johnporcaro
With just under a week to go, you should make your plans to be at one of the 10,000 retail stores in the US (or in your respective country!) to pick up your copy of Halo 3.  As for us, Sara will be in New York City, and the rest of us will be here Read More
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I'm Huge in Japan...

posted Tuesday, September 18, 2007 3:21 PM by CPaladino
But not huge as in popular - huge as in literally larger than everyone else here in Japan.  When Wolf and I walk down the street here, it's a different feeling than walking down the street in the US. So obviously I'm in Tokyo, getting ready Read More
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Mark Your Calendars and Get Ready to Believe - "Halo 3" Midnight Madness Event Details Revealed

posted Tuesday, September 18, 2007 3:00 PM by Gamerscore News
The Frenzy Builds as Countdown to the launch of "Halo 3" Enters the Final Week Read More
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Geon: Emotions coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade

posted Tuesday, September 18, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
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The Countdown is On – Gamers Prepare for Halo 3 Release on September 25th

posted Tuesday, September 18, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
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Express Yourself with “Geon emotions” this Xbox LIVE Arcade Wednesday!

posted Tuesday, September 18, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
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Hip-Hop Hit Makers Preview Halo 3 in Atlanta

posted Monday, September 17, 2007 5:19 PM by johnporcaro
Halo 3 and Xbox 360 took over Atlanta yesterday, as we hosted our first ever Urban House Party for Halo 3. Aaron was at Patchwerks Studios, which is famous for being where artist like Ludacris and Outkast first recorded their demos.   Read More
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Hip-Hop Hit-Makers Get Exclusive Preview of Halo 3 in Atlanta’s Patchwerk Recording Studio

posted Monday, September 17, 2007 5:00 PM by Gamerscore News
Lil Jon, E-40, Bobby Valentino, Ying Yang Twins and more play in exclusive preview in Atlanta hosted by Konsole Kingz Read More
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Report from Reno

posted Monday, September 17, 2007 1:12 PM by johnporcaro
Paul Lange, aka P-12C, an employee working on Flight Sim, blogged about his recent trip to Reno.  Sounds like despite the tragedies during the week, folks enjoyed themselves.  Sounds like lots of people got a chance to try out the upcoming Read More
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Flight Sim X Adrenaline Pack at Reno Air Show This Weekend

posted Friday, September 14, 2007 5:34 PM by johnporcaro
If you're a fan of flying, planes, the carefree life of a barnstormer, or just really great "real as it gets" flying on your PC, you'll want to check out the Reno Air Races and Air Show this weekend.  The FSInsider team is there, showing Flight Simulator Read More
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Get Well Soon, GamerDad

posted Friday, September 14, 2007 11:36 AM by johnporcaro
We just learned that GamerDad, Andrew Bub, had a heart attack requiring quadruple bypass surgery.  Yikes.  His wife (that's her in the picture) has asked his readers (and members of the gaming community) to help out financially if you're able.  Read More
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Prepare for Battle with Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console Launching Sept. 16

posted Friday, September 14, 2007 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News
The battle may not begin until Sept. 25, but “Halo” fans can prepare for the epic fight with the release the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console on Sept. 16 for an estimated retail price of $399.99 (U.S.). Read More
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August 2007 Monthly NPD Report Email

posted Thursday, September 13, 2007 6:00 PM by Gamerscore News
Xbox 360 unit sales are up 63 percent, versus an 18 percent decline for PS3 and 5 percent decline for Wii month over month Read More
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PGR 4 Has Gone Gold

posted Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:54 AM by johnporcaro
It's official.  PGR 4 is in manufacturing, and is on its way to stores, starting on October 2 in the US.  More information in the media alert, along with some new screenshots up on Flickr.    Read More
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Racing For The Gold! “Project Gotham Racing 4” Goes Gold

posted Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:00 AM by Gamerscore News
New game web site launches as the latest installment of the legendary racing series gets set to release exclusively on Xbox 360 on Oct. 2 Read More
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Gamerscore Blogcast - Episode - 031 - Events, and our Mission Statement

posted Wednesday, September 12, 2007 5:22 PM by CPaladino
We missed last week, but we're back stronger than ever - or something. MP3 File: 9.8 MB, 29 minutes Remember that these podcasts are available via the RSS feed, or the iTunes feed as well. This week John, Tony, Wolf, and Chris talk about: Intro/Outro Read More
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Cyberpimps Crowned on Xbox LIVE Arcade

posted Wednesday, September 12, 2007 2:24 PM by BIGVIP
I am pleased to report the final results of our first ever Cyberball Tournament!We had 60 participants (42 of them were ranked on the leaderboard) and we saw some amazing scores. #1(tie) LeftyZero- 140 Points Set of 4 controllers, blue, pink, white Read More
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Halo 3 First to Play in San Francisco

posted Wednesday, September 12, 2007 9:18 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
Imagine waiting nearly 11 hours on a crowded San Francisco street all for the chance to score 12 minutes of play time with your favorite video game.  If the game is Halo 3, and your name is Anthony Marcolongo, you wouldn't just be imagining.  Read More
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A Hero Must Rise. Believe.

posted Wednesday, September 12, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Landmark “Halo 3” Marketing Campaign Debuts; Ushers in Game’s Launch on September 25 Read More
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Believe

posted Wednesday, September 12, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
We've been working on a new series of Halo 3 advertising spots for TV and the web that are going to run starting today. The first of the films, entitled “Museum,” premieres today on http://games.yahoo.com, and you'll get a sneak peek at Read More
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NINJA GAIDEN 2 Coming to Xbox 360

posted Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:00 PM by johnporcaro
As the Tokyo Game Show approaches, we're making a few announcements that we're excited about.  At the press conference held today by the Japan team, we announced that Team NINJA will develop NINJA GAIDEN 2, the true sequel to the Xbox original, exclusively Read More
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Microsoft Introduces Star-Studded Lineup of Japanese Developers and Blockbuster New Games for Xbox 360

posted Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:00 PM by Gamerscore News
Japan’s best developers are betting big on Xbox 360 in 2007 and beyond, as Microsoft announces best-ever holiday entertainment lineup. Read More
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The Gamerscore Team Empire Grows...

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