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June 2008 - Posts

...And the Heavens Shall Tremble...

posted Monday, June 30, 2008 9:40 PM by CPaladino
I'd like to step back from the usual Xbox 360 and Games for Windows posts to tip my hat to my favorite video game of all time.  Although I don't expect it before 2010, I wanted to show respect as I await the release of the recently announced sequel. Read More
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SOULCALIBUR and Wits and Wagers DLC on XBLA this Wednesday!

posted Monday, June 30, 2008 8:25 AM by DirtyDiva
Prepare for battle as the highest rated console fighter of all time, SOULCALIBUR, comes to XBLA this Wednesday. Play as one of 19 characters including Kilik, Ivy, Siegfried, Mitsurugi, Nightmare and more. The game has been fully remastered with high Read More
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What You've Been Waiting for: DRM Transfer Tool Launches!

posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 12:00 PM by DirtyDiva
We have all eagerly been awaiting the DRM tool that will allow you to transfer licenses from one console to another and guess what? Today, it has finally arrived! I'm posting some of the key information that you need to know regarding this tool. To find Read More
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The Big Picture Games for Windows Event

posted Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:46 AM by CPaladino
Tony and I headed out to San Francisco yesterday to get some video coverage of the Games for Windows "Big Picture" event at our home-away-from-home Dogpatch Studios. You have seen the press release and the letter from John Schappert by now, and I'm looking Read More
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I Hate Physical Stuff

posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:34 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
I have gone on record many times expressing how concerned I was about downloading all my movie and game content and giving up the implicit power and control that comes with owning a physical piece of something.  Sure, lots of physical media, like Read More
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We Have a New Leader - Welcome Mike Delman

posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:17 AM by DirtyDiva
This morning, a press release went out naming the new Corporate Vice President of Global Marketing - Michael Delman. Who: Mike was plucked from inside Microsoft's core where he most recently served as Corporate Vice President of the Global Read More
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So It's Been A Month - Where's the Podcast?

posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:04 AM by CPaladino
We've received a large number of emails asking where our Gamerscore Blogcast has gone for the last several weeks?  Is the RSS broken?  Is the podcast dead? The podcast has disappeared for several reasons - showcase events, vacation, E3 planning, Read More
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Happy Tree Friends False Alarm and Ticket to Ride - This Week - XBLA

posted Monday, June 23, 2008 9:21 AM by DirtyDiva
This week, two new arcade games are coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade: In SEGA's Happy Tree Friends False Alarm, take charge of a new 3-D version of Lumpy as you set out to rescue your friends from various disasters in ten levels. Levels include Mine Shaft, Read More
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All A-Spored The Deadliest Catch!

posted Tuesday, June 17, 2008 4:30 PM by DirtyDiva
I can hear the groans from the peanut gallery now for that title. Ohh yeahhhhh. Anyway, if you haven't seen it yet, head on over to www.spore.com where they have a trial version of the Creature Creator for you to download. The trial version Read More
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Elements of Destruction and Sea Life Safari - XBLA - Wednesday

posted Monday, June 16, 2008 8:47 AM by DirtyDiva
Take on the role of being the digruntled employee who just happens to be a mad scientist with the key to weather control in of Elements of Destruction coming to XBLA this Wednesday. Use your power to exact revenge on those who wrongfully terminated Read More
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New Screenshots for Fable 2

posted Friday, June 13, 2008 1:46 PM by DirtyDiva
The Fable.com website just put up three new screenshots for us to drool over as we await the game's release. Click each photo below for a larger shot. Read More
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Platform Biased Podcast Now Available Online

posted Friday, June 13, 2008 1:03 PM by johnporcaro
Just when you were caught up listening to podcasts by Microsoft employees (we've been doing our part to help you catch up!), here's another brand new show for you to check out.  More from Platform Biased: Our first podcast. Listen to Justin, Read More
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May NPD Numbers Are In

posted Thursday, June 12, 2008 4:51 PM by DirtyDiva
Everyone loves numbers when they are good, right? Looks like we have some nice NPD (May, 2008) numbers to share with you. Here are a couple of stats to whet your palate: “Grand Theft Auto IV” continues blistering pace on Xbox 360 platform, beating the Read More
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GamerchiX Turns 2 and A Nod to Game Art

posted Wednesday, June 11, 2008 3:45 PM by DirtyDiva
see more dog picturesOn June 6th, the GamerchiX turned 2 years old. Woohoo! Our numbers have soared over the past few months and we now stand at over 6000 girls. To read what some of the girls had to say about it, check out the GamerchiX birthday Read More
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Spyro and Guilty Gear Coming to Xbox Originals

posted Wednesday, June 11, 2008 9:00 AM by CPaladino
On June 16th, 2008, you will be able to download and play Guilty Gear XX #Reload, and The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning on your Xbox 360. From Xbox.com: Xbox Originals on Xbox LIVE Marketplace brings you original Xbox games to play on your Xbox 360. Read More
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Warcraft Addiction Worse Than Porn Addition?

posted Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:45 AM by CPaladino
According to an interview with the Boston Globe, psychiatrist Dr. Jerald Block, says that his clients are more ashamed of a WoW addiction than a porn addition. BLOCK: Some people come in for trouble with Internet porn. But the computer gamers tend to Read More
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Upcoming RPGs Announced at RPG Premiere 2008

posted Tuesday, June 10, 2008 2:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Microsoft, Square Enix, Namco Bandai announced details for several upcoming titles, at the Xbox 360 RPG Premiere 2008 in Shibuya, Tokyo.  Find all the details in a media alert just published this morning.  SQUARE ENIX INFINITE UNDISCOVERY Read More
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Peeking Behind the Curtain - Keflings Press Release

posted Monday, June 09, 2008 11:30 AM by CPaladino
Last week NinjaBee announced A Kingdom for Keflings for Xbox LIVE Arcade. I was asked to post the news here, but I didn't have anything to post.  the release is pretty vague on details, and without any screen shots, or concept art) I thought people Read More
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Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 and Frogger 2 - XBLA - This Wednesday

posted Monday, June 09, 2008 9:22 AM by DirtyDiva
This Wednesday, try your hand at "Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3" and "Frogger 2" on Xbox LIVE Arcade. In "Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3", take your team of soldiers into battle against the evil General Ratiev as you try to save the world Read More
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Too Human Retail Pre-Order Details

posted Thursday, June 05, 2008 4:35 PM by CPaladino
Too Human is an action/RPG game set in a futuristic world based on Norse mythology. The game ships to North America on August 19th, and the rest of the world shortly thereafter. Pre-ordering at participating retailers will get you five exclusive sets Read More
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Denis Dyack Answers Community Questions about Too Human

posted Tuesday, June 03, 2008 5:12 PM by CPaladino
A few weeks ago we attended the Xbox 360 May Showcase in San Francisco.  You've already seen some of the coverage from that event, but what you haven't seen were the interviews we conducted while there. I had an opportunity to speak with Denis Dyack, Read More
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"Aces of the Galaxy" and "Roogoo" - XBLA - this Wednesday!

posted Monday, June 02, 2008 9:24 AM by DirtyDiva
This Wednesday, check out two offerings on Xbox LIVE Arcade - "Aces of the Galaxy" and "Roogoo". "Aces of the Galaxy" is an old skool arcade shoot-em-up where players are tasked with saving the universe from the evil Skurgian Empire. Upgradeable weapons Read More
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