http://xbox360.120host.net Just another 120host.net weblog Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:54:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My name is Nelson, and I have an achievement problem.  When I started working for the community team here at Microsoft I was tickled to find that my gamercard would be prominently displayed on the right-hand side of an official Microsoft blog.  It's like getting a star on the walk of ... http://xbox360.120host.net/561/your-achievement-resolutions/ I heard somewhere that the gaming community can be very vocal.  We like, it seems, telling other people exactly what we think about games and gaming.  Do you feel like you just haven't had your voice heard enough this year?  You have a few days left to get your vote ... http://xbox360.120host.net/560/community-choice-awards/ Just wanted to post a note to let everyone know that we are aware of some issues with folks trying to connect to Xbox LIVE.  Our operations team is fully engaged and as soon as we have an ETA or update we will let you know.  Thanks for your patience. http://xbox360.120host.net/559/xbox-live-down-temporarily/ Ok boys and girls, I know you've missed me a great deal. You've missed my caring, loving attitude and my sugar-coated posting style. ANYWAY, these guys had me locked in a basement for a couple of months to try and "fix" me but gave up after I ate the flowers ... http://xbox360.120host.net/558/im-baaaack/ Okay, so here's the scenario: you're sitting at home, patting yourself on the back for completing your holiday shopping before the last-minute rush, and possibly even contemplating a nice weekend of Guitar Hero, winter ale, and tree-shaped cookies.  And then, with a sinking feeling of mortal dread... you remember.  Aunt ... http://xbox360.120host.net/555/a-l-d-w-l-a-g-m-s-o-m-n-g-m-s-50-off-all-download-games-on-msn-games/ Our very own Chris Paladino had a quick chat with Frankie from Bungie at the Spike TV Video Game Awards. Frankie talked about how it feels to win, and also gave us some details on the new Halo 3 maps, and the special armor Bungie has been giving to VIPs.  If you're curious, we're ... http://xbox360.120host.net/556/frankie-explains-the-recently-released-halo-3-maps/ For those of you that don't know how awesome SpongeBob SquarePants is, look no further than this video on YouTube. Seriously, how can a "kids" cartoon be so rad? But, I digress. The real story here is that the new SpogeBob game, SpongeBob SquarePants Underpants Slam! is coming to Xbox LIVE ... http://xbox360.120host.net/557/spongebob-squarepants-on-xbox-live-arcade/ I've always wanted to use the words "lovely and talented" in the execution of my job.  I nearly had the chance once when writing about community guru John Porcaro, but in a fit of humility, John pulled it from the blog post.  Today nothing will stand in my way. The lovely ... http://xbox360.120host.net/554/kristen-bell-talks-gaming-and-assassins-creed/ Ho ho ho! Just in time for you last minute holiday shoppers, we have just lowered the price on the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel. The price has dropped $30 to an MSRP of $99. The wheel is compatible with all of the most popular racing games on the system, including: • Forza ... http://xbox360.120host.net/553/wireless-racing-wheel-now-30-cheaper/ If you are a fan of soccer games, you might not be feeling very sensible right about now.  In fact, you might be nearing hooligan status, because this week's XBLA release, Sensible World of Soccer is in the shop for repairs.  Please don't turn over any cars or assault any ... http://xbox360.120host.net/552/swos-being-fixed/