News - by Dom - July 31, 2009 - 19:39 UTC - Be first to Comment!
Bad news about Halo Wars loosing all of it’s Leaderboards Data. Though Microsoft have apologised, and have described what happened as a “an unfortunate incident that has resulted in the loss of all data on the Halo Wars Xbox LIVE Leaderboards”. Which means all single-player, multiplayer and Trueskill leaderboards, including the matchmaking data has been lost so, in a way, the game has been reset, to launch day status.
Microsoft’s Major Nelson said…
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News - by Dom - July 31, 2009 - 19:20 UTC - Be first to Comment!
Shane Kim, Microsoft’s VP of Strategy and Business Development for Interactive Entertainment, has said don’t expect to see games appearing on Xbox 360’s upcoming Service ‘Games on Demand’ on the same day they’ll be retail released.
“There are a lot of complex issues to deal with here, especially if you start talking about day-and-date release with retail availability – which is not something that we’re talking about at all, today,” said Kim
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News - by Dom - July 31, 2009 - 18:51 UTC - Be first to Comment!
Yay! BioWare has just gone and released the Official Mass Effect 2 Box Art Cover. As you can see on the cover you have Shepard, Wrex and a new face to the game, a female companion.
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News - by Arron - July 30, 2009 - 22:23 UTC - Be first to Comment!
Microsoft are doing a further promotion for this years summer of arcade. Those who will be buying all five of the releases logged under the “Summer of Arcade” period will recive a bonus gift of 800MS points.
A rougth estimate for the cost of all five games is $69.97, were as the reward of 800MS points is worth $10. This means that bagging yourself 5 great games this summer can cost as little as $59.97, roughly the same cost as a single retail game.
For more information of the promotion and games check HERE
[This contest is only available in the US]
News - by Arron - July 30, 2009 - 20:56 UTC - Be first to Comment!
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The latest trailer for the re-envisioning of a classic, Aliens VS Predator will have three campaigns as either the Alien, Predator or Marine. This trailer shows the huge disadvantages the Marines will have with their squishy little body’s.
News - by Dom - July 30, 2009 - 18:06 UTC - Be first to Comment!
Activision today unveiled the final 15 tracks to be featured on the 85 song set list in Guitar Hero 5.
The New announced tracks are:
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News - by Dom - July 30, 2009 - 17:55 UTC - Be first to Comment!
Microsoft has announced female racing sensation, Natacha Gachnang, has been named the European ‘Face of Forza’.
Gachnang was announced as the first ever female driver to race in the FIA Formula Two Championships in December, 2008. The blonde 21 year old, who is also the cousin of Formula One driver, Sébastien Buemi, is beaming down on Motorsport franchise.
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News - by Arron - July 30, 2009 - 15:36 UTC - Be first to Comment!
Ever wanted to fly a real plane but don’t have the money to replace it after the inevitable crash, or maybe you just don’t have the ability to bring yourself back to life, then IL-2 Sturmovik is the game for you. Boasting a more realistic battle flight sim expericane than current releases, the IL-2 Sturmovik demo weighs in at around 1GB and can be downloaded right now.
“IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of World War II. Players can participate in some of the war’s most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are six theatres of war to engage in – The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily, Ardennes and Korsun.”
News - by Arron - July 30, 2009 - 15:01 UTC - Be first to Comment!
With the release of EPIC’s new DLC for Gears of War 2, “All Fronts” and “Dark Corners” a promotion offering double XP on the Dark Corners public playlist, and also in public and private horde skirmishes. The promotion will last until August 3rd, so grab that lancer and get killin!
Features - by Aleene - July 29, 2009 - 12:58 UTC - Be first to Comment!
Developed by Backbone Emeryville, and published by Capcom, Marvel VS. Capcom 2 was release yesterday on the XBL market place. Packed with content and a 56 character roster, this title is sure to give beat-em up fans a run for thier money.
“Fans asked, and Capcom listened! One of the most popular fighting games of all time returns! MvC 2 brings legendary characters from throughout Marvel and Capcom history to duke it out in an insane tag-team fighting experience. Featuring an unprecedented 56-character roster and now with enhanced HD graphics and online play, one of the best fighting games ever just got better! Buy it today!”
The download weighs in at 197MB and cost the higher end of 1200MS points, but with HD graphics, online play and a whole host of characters Marvel VS. Capcom 2 is sure to be worth the money.
