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Rumor: Resident Evil 5 demo news incoming

Posted by Stephy on 13th November , 2008

Eurogamer is reporting that Resident Evil 5 producer Jun Takeuchi has hinted that a RE5 demo announcement will be coming soon. Joy!
“We’ll be making an announcement about that relatively soon,” said Takeuchi when asked about the possibility of a RE5 demo being released. And we don’t think we have to tell you that we’d be [...]

Kingdom Under Fire II trailer has the goods

Posted by Stephy on 13th November , 2008

We know you’re asking the same question: weren’t there two Kingdom Under Fire games on the original Xbox, and wasn’t there another spin-off on the Xbox 360 already? The answer to both of those questions is yes but, as Unreal Tournament and Resident Evil and Silent Hill have shown us, the traditional numbering conventions just [...]

Bolt demo lights up the Live Marketplace

Posted by Stephy on 13th November , 2008

Ready for download off the Xbox Live Marketplace is a new 818MB Disney’s Bolt game demo. Feel the excitement?
For the uninformed, Bolt is yet another video game based on a movie by the same name that features a dog named Bolt (voiced by one John Travolta) who truly believes he’s a super hero dog. But [...]

NXE trailer shows off Primetime

Posted by Stephy on 13th November , 2008

Microsoft has released a trailer for the New Xbox Experience, showing off the new interface and some of its features (all set to a zippy soundtrack, of course). For anyone that’s been following the NXE though, it’s mostly old hat. That is except for the brief glimpse of Primetime, the nifty live gameshow concept that [...]

Halo 3 Vidmaster achievements unlock Recon

Posted by Stephy on 13th November , 2008

According to the latest issue of Game Informer which is full of Halo 3: Recon info and deets, those who unlock all of the Halo 3 Vidmaster achievements will be awarded the (build suspense) Recon armor permutation. No joke! You can haz Recon!

All along, Bungie has hinted that those who earn the Halo 3 Vidmaster [...]

Big black Xbox makes Time’s list of top Microsoft moments

Posted by Stephy on 13th November , 2008

Oh yes, the original Xbox in all its VCR-looking glory. She was a big beast, solid like a rock and had a controller (a Duke controller) that doubled as a serving tray. Yes, the launch of the original Xbox was a milestone for Microsoft and an important enough event to warrant its place at #8 [...]

Save those seconds: Handy NXE game install chart

Posted by Stephy on 13th November , 2008

Installing games is definitely one of the more intriguing features of the New Xbox Experience. We’ve tested it. So has Eurogamer. When it comes right down to it, the performance increase (if any) varies wildly on a game by game basis. If only there was some central source we could check to see how well [...]

A peek inside Gears 2’s Day One arcade

Posted by Stephy on 13th November , 2008

Our compadres over at Joystiq took a gander through the Gears of War 2’s arcade that’s featured in the multiplayer map “Day One” and, not only did they grab a few screenshots, but they also analyzed the heck outta the entire setup. It’s a very informative arcade analysis. We advise you view what the Playland [...]

Seattle Sounders to host an Xbox fashion show

Posted by Stephy on 13th November , 2008

If you live in or around the Seattle area, then you may want to make your way down to Qwest Field and the WaMu Theater on December 4th for the Seattle Sounders FC fashion show. You know, the same Seattle Sounders FC soccer team that is sponsored by Microsoft and Xbox 360.

The fashion show will [...]

Street Fighter II HD: Best trailer ever

Posted by Stephy on 13th November , 2008

We’re so sorry, other game trailers, but your day has come. “Starry Night?” Bested. “Mad World?” Beaten. What game managed to beat some of the best game trailers ever created? You’re going to be surprised, but it’s Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. We absolutely will not spoil it for you, so your just [...]