PGR 4 Looking Better and Better
August 31, 2007 on 11:14 am | In Xbox world | No CommentsI was chatting with my next-door co-worker Annie, and we got on the topic of PGR 4. There’s been lots of discussion about the game, with the recent showings at Leipzig, PAX, and X07 Canada. The game is a blast to play, and the graphics are pretty amazing.
With the new weather system, re-worked career mode, lots of new vehicles (not to mention new tracks and locations), PGR 4 is going to be a blast. Check out the detail on these new screenshots. PGR 4 is just over a month away. Nice.
Enjoy the weekend!
Gamerscore Blogcast - Episode - 030 - Interviews - Hellgate London, Gears of War, Turok, Mass Effect, Need for Speed, Skate
August 31, 2007 on 4:00 am | In Xbox world | No CommentsSo this isn’t really a podcast so much as it’s some interviews I did with game representatives who were kind enough to spend the weekend at PAX with the Gamerscore team.
Remember that these podcasts are available via the RSS feed, or the iTunes feed as well.
We don’t usually do interviews, but hopefully these are entertaining. I got the chance to speak to:
- Tricia Gray (Hellgate London) - Details of Hellgate London, Why the savior of the world has to pay for armor, Halloween, and mustaches (ok, so it’s not that informative, but we had a good time!)
- Chris Isaki (Gears of War) - Details of Gears of War, Mouse + Keyboard, New content on the 360 status
- John Grimm (Turok) - Details of Turok, Dino-hunting death mini-games, stealth vs. run-and-gun, what if you “nade tag” a dino
- Jay Watamaniuk (Mass Effect) - Details of Mass Effect, Does he play Mass Effect as a hero or a prick, Bioware/Bioshock blunders, Aliens planting eggs in your chest
- Ron Yatco (EA Blackbox) - Details of Skate, the Flick-Stick, Details of Need for Speed Pro Street, the Nissan Sentra’s influence on street racing worldwide
If you are itching for some more PAX coverage, check out Channel 10:
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This week’s GSBlogcast/video/podcast/thing with Laura from Channel 10 which is available here.
- Rock Band at PAX
- Microsoft struts their stuff at PAX
PS - I finally uninstalled iTunes (had some weird redraw/crashing problems on my Vista machine). I’m using the Zune software (using Juce for my podcast aggregation) - let me know if you see any wonky metadata issues on the MP3.
GOW Hidden Fronts Free Starting Next Week
August 31, 2007 on 3:00 am | In Xbox world | No CommentsNice! Beginning Monday, the Hidden Fronts Map Pack will join the Annex gametype and Multiplayer Map Pack 1 as another piece of free downloadable content for Gears of War.
From the media alert:
With nearly 500,000 downloads to date, the “Gears of War®” Hidden Fronts Map Pack has become the No. 1 piece of premium downloadable content on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
“Gears of War” has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, and continues to hold the title of most popular Xbox 360 game on Xbox LIVE, as “Gears of War” recorded the most number of unique players among all Xbox 360 games in August 2007, as well as the highest cumulative number of hours played by Xbox LIVE members.
In the Hidden Fronts Map Pack, players can clash for control of four dynamic areas, including Bullet Marsh, Garden, Process, and Subway:
Bullet Marsh
In this Kryll-infested swamp, an old generator still powers the area lights. A few stray bullets could easily knock out the generator, leaving combatants to fend for themselves against the Kryll.
Garden
This overgrown and crumbling conservatory still has a working fertilization and pesticide system. This system can pose a serious hazard to anyone who ventures into the greenhouse without first venting the air.
Process
Fight for control of this subterranean Imulsion processing plant, still active despite the cessation of the Pendulum wars.
Subway
Timgad ’s Central Subway station used to serve as a central hub for commuters. Now the tunnels are crawling with Locust.
Gears of War is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more details, visit >http://gearsofwar.com/news/
New Accessories Coming Next Week
August 31, 2007 on 12:01 am | In Xbox world | No CommentsThe Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers and Headset, and the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit, will all be available in the US beginning Sept. 4.
From the media alert:
Gear up for the release of “Halo 3” on Sept. 25 with two new high-quality Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers. Legendary comic book artist and “Spawn” creator, Todd McFarlane, has masterfully designed these controllers featuring both the Covenant Brute and Master Chief™ themes. Both fade and scratch-resistant controllers come with a Limited Edition “Halo 3” Master Chief™ figurine designed by McFarlane himself for an estimated retail price of $59.99 (U.S.).
The Spartan green and gold Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Headset provides the mobility and communication essential for soldiers in their fight against the Covenant. With high-quality voice connections over Xbox LIVE, this accessory will be available for an estimated retail price of $59.99 (U.S.)
The Xbox 360 Messenger Kit, which includes a Chatpad and Xbox 360 headset for an estimated retail price of $29.99 (U.S), allows users to easily chat with friends or family on Xbox LIVE and Windows-based PCs. The automatically backlit Chatpad quickly connects to any Xbox 360 controller and can be easily controlled with simple thumb strokes so users can simultaneously chat and play games with ease.
More detailed information and art can be found by visiting www.xbox.com/press.
Freaking Sweet! Family Guy comes to Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace
August 30, 2007 on 3:15 am | In Xbox world | No Comments
- Family Guy Season 1
- Family Guy Season 2
- Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story
You can check out the full press release, or go to Xbox.com for some more info, even a few featured video clips.
While you’re at it, grab the free Family Guy Theme Pack from Xbox LIVE Marketplace, or download a Family Guy desktop wallpaper for your computer from the official Family Guy website.
Mass Effect To Begin Shipping November 20
August 30, 2007 on 3:01 am | In Xbox world | No CommentsWe just sent a press release out with the announcement of the North America ship date and price for Mass Effect. The game will hit shelves on November 20, with a price of $59.99. ass Effect is rated “M” for “Mature” by the ESRB.
For more information, visit www.masseffect.com, or read the media alert.
Cyberball 2072 and Fatal Fury Special Plus Sale This Weekend!
August 30, 2007 on 3:00 am | In Xbox world | No CommentsIt’s Labor Day weekend here in the US, and so lots of folks will be heading to the lake/ocean/park (or to their basement to hang out on Xbox LIVE). We’re celebrating by letting you know what’s shipping next week a little early, and announcing a ”sale” on a few Xbox LIVE Arcade titles this weekend.
Cyberball 2072 and Fatal Fury Special are coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade next week, Wednesday, September 5, beginning at 9 AM GMT (2:00 AM PDT). Both are 400 points.
On top of that, four Xbox LIVE Arcade favorites will be available for half their regular price this weekend. Small Arms and Zuma Deluxe will be 400 points (regularly 800), and Gauntlet and Dig Dug will be only 200 points. Buy them beginning at 12 AM GMT on Sunday, September 2 (5 PM. PDT on Saturday, September 1) and continuing through 11: 59 p.m. GMT (4:59 p.m. PDT). Don’t miss out!
Cyberball 2072 (400 Microsoft Points)
Rediscover the arcade classic game “Cyberball 2072” from Midway on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Take control of your robotic team, and call the plays to move your team downfield for a touchdown. But watch out, the ball gets hot if you don’t keep moving! Keep your eye on the ball to make sure it doesn’t go critical before you can score.
For more details on “Cyberball 2072,” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/c/cyberball2072xboxlivearcade/
Fatal Fury Special (400 Microsoft Points)
The third title in the “Fatal Fury” fighting game series from SNK Playmore makes its way onto Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday! Join Terry and Andy Bogard, Joe Higashi and 12 of the toughest titans in one of the biggest matches of the millennium. Set in Southtown, a fictitious American city, players must compete against the ruler of the underworld Wolfgang Krauzer. Who will win? You’ll have to play to find out.
For more details on “Fatal Fury Special,” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/f/fatalfuryspecialxboxlivearcade/
Finally, don’t forget to check out this week’s new downloadable content for “Soltrio Solitaire.” For more details, please visit www.xbox.com/livearcade.
More info in a media alert we sent.
X07 Canada, Live from Toronto
August 28, 2007 on 11:47 am | In Xbox world | No CommentsI jumped a flight from Redmond to Toronto, and joined in the festivities at X07 Canada, Microsoft Canada’s premier gaming event for journalists. As in years past, Xbox.com/ca’s Jade, Jeff, and the rest of the Canada team kept the doors open into the evening, and invited 150 community members to check out some of the games coming this fall. Check out their coverage on Xbox.com/ca.
There were more than 60 stations set up with Xbox 360 and Games for Windows titles, from Microsoft, EA, Activision, 2K, Sega, Eidos, Midway, Namco Bandai, THQ, Ubisoft, and Vivendi. The Bungie guys were on site, answering quesitons, and showing part of the single player campaign, and giving away a few awesome prizes. And everyone left with some cool SWAG, and everyone seemed to have a great time.
At about 3, someone in the street hit a power pole or transformer or something, and the entire block lost power. The team scrambled to find generators, and we got most of the games back up and running after the community arrived. Despite having no lights or air conditioning, the event was successful in letting everyone hang out with each others, play some pre-release games, and get questions answered. Thanks for your patience, and we’re glad you all stuck around and had a great time.
More coverage from some of the folks there (I’ll upload links as I get a little more time):
As usual, here’s my barrage of photos (feel free to add tags and comments on Flickr, or use the photos on your site).
Knock em’ down this week – “Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix” heads to Xbox LIVE Arcade!
August 27, 2007 on 3:00 am | In Xbox world | No CommentsBetter start training now – a high intensity puzzle game joins the ranks on Xbox LIVE Arcade this week! “Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix” will be available for download this Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT). …(read more)
Stream This PAX Sunday Edition
August 26, 2007 on 3:37 am | In Xbox world | No CommentsHere we go again. The GamerChix will be watching the chat if have a request. Bandwidth isn’t awesome, so hopefully it won’t be too laggy/choppy/annoying.
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