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by Published on December 18th, 2012 14:42- Categories:
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Microsoft has kicked off a two-week sale on Xbox Live content.
Running until Monday December 31, the promotion will include a number of daily deals on Games on Demand, Arcade titles and DLC.Today sees Modern Warfare 3 and all DLC packs available for half their usual price, while Kinect Party is free to download until the end of the year.
In addition to the daily deals, there are a number of special offers available until December 31, all of which are outlined below:
Daily Deals
- December 18: Modern Warfare 3, Modern Warfare 3, Collection 1 DLC, Collection 2 DLC, Collection 3 DLC, Collection 4 DLC
- December 19: LEGO Games, LEGO Batman [GoD], LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga [GoD], LEGO Star Wars III [GoD], LEGO Indiana Jones [GoD], LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean [GoD], LEGO Indiana Jones 2 [GoD], LEGO Harry Potter [GoD]
- December 20: Platformer Games, Fez, HELL YEAH! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit, Sonic Adventure 2, Rayman Origins [GoD], Rayman 3 HD, Mark of the Ninja, Trine 2
- December 21: Rockstar Games, L.A. Noire [GoD], Red Dead Redemption [GoD], Max Payne 3 [GoD], Midnight Club: LA [GoD]
- December 22: TBA
- December 23: Summer of Arcade 2012 Games, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Deadlight, Hybrid
- December 24: Trials HD and Trials Evolution, Trials HD, Trials HD - Big Thrills, Trials HD - Big Pack, Trials Evolution, Trials Evolution: Origin of Pain
- December 25: Kinect Family, Hydro Thunder, Rock of Ages, Mini Ninjas Adventures, Leedmees, Fruit Ninja Kinect, Fruit Ninja Kinect - 8-bit Cartridge, Fruit Ninja Kinect - Art Box, Fruit Ninja Kinect - Space Capsule, Fruit Ninja Kinect - Storm Season
- December 26: TBA
- December 27: Borderlands, Borderlands [GoD], Borderlands 2 [GoD], Borderlands 2 Season Pass
- December 28: The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead Episode 1, The Walking Dead Episode 2, The Walking Dead Episode 3, The Walking Dead Episode 4, The Walking Dead Episode 5
- December 29: Family Games, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts [GoD], Cars 2: The Video Game [GoD], Crash Of The Titans [GoD], Toy Story 3 [ GoD], Crazy Taxi, The Splatters
- December 30: Fighting Games, Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown, Street Fighter III: Online Edition, Dungeon Fighter LIVE: Fall Of Hendon Myre31st: Skyrim and Oblivion
- December 31: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [GoD], The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Dawnguard, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Hearthfire, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion [GoD], The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Shivering Isles, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Knights of the Nine
Special offers:
- Frogger Hyperarcade - Arcade, 400 MS Points (50% off)
- Joe Danger 2 The Movie - Arcade, 400 MS Points (67% off)
- Zuma's Revenge - Arcade, 400 MS Points (50% off)
- Simpsons Arcade - Arcade, 600 MS Points (25% off)
- Wreckateer - Arcade, 200 MS Points (75% off)
- Plants vs. Zombies - Arcade, 600 MS Points, 50% off)
- Peggle - Arcade, 400 MS Points (50% off)
- Peggle Nights - Add-on, 200 MS Points(50% off)
- Fire Pro Wrestling - Arcade, 400 MS Points (50% off)
- Sonic 4: Episode 2 - Arcade, 600 MS Points (50% off)
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - Arcade, 160 MS Points (60% off)
- Realms of Ancient War - Arcade, 400 MS Points (67% off)
- Rock Band 3 - GonD, $9.99 (50% off)
- A World of Keflings - Arcade, 400 (50% off)
- A World of Keflings: Sugar, Spice and Not So Nice - Add-on, 160 MS Point (50% off)
- A World of Keflings: It Came From Outer Space - Add-on, 160 MS Points (50% off)
- Kinect Party - Arcade, 0 MS Points (100% off)
- Jet Set Radio - Arcade, 400 MS Points (50% off)
- Bully Scholarship Edition - GonD, $9.99 (33% off)
- Super Meat Boy - Arcade, 600 MS Points (50% off)
- Air Force Flight Helmet - Avatar, 80 (50% off)
- Army Humvee - Avatar, 120 MS Points (50% off)
- T-Rex - Avatar, 80 MS Points (50% off)
- Triceratops - Avatar, 80 MS Points (50% off)
- Adult Husky - Avatar, 120 MS Points (50% off)
- Golden Retriever - Avatar, 120 MS Points (50% off)
- Abominable Snowman Outfit Female - Avatar, 80 MS Points (50% off)
- Abominable Snowman Outfit Male - Avatar, 80 (50% off)
- Sports Car - Avatar, 160 MS Points (50% off)
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...cks-off-today/ ...by Published on December 13th, 2012 23:46- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Microsoft is to hold a massive Xbox Live content sale in the run-up to 2013.
Kicking off next Tuesday, December 18 and running until Monday December 31, the promotion will include deals on Games on Demand, Arcade titles, DLC and Avatar items.While the discounts are yet to be revealed, aNeoGAF user has published the following list of content set to be offered at reduced prices:
XBLA Games
- Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition
- Joe Danger 2: The Movie
- Zuma's Revenge!
- The Simpsons Arcade Game
- Wreckateer
- Plants vs. Zombies
- Peggle
- Peggle Nights Content Pack
- Fire Pro Wrestling
- SONIC 4 Episode II
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2
- RAW
- A World of Keflings
- A World of Keflings - Sugar, Spice and Not So Nice
- A World of Keflings - It Came From Outer Space
- Kinect Party
- Jet Set Radio
Games on Demand
- TBA
Avatar Accessories
- Air Force Flight Helmet
- Army Humvee
- T-Rex
- Triceratops
- Husky
- Golden Retriever
- Abominable Snowman Outfit
- Sports Car
Daily Deals
- December 18: Modern Warfare 3, Modern Warfare 3, Collection 1 DLC, Collection 2 DLC, Collection 3 DLC, Collection 4 DLC
- December 19: LEGO Games, LEGO Batman [GoD], LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga [GoD], LEGO Star Wars III [GoD], LEGO Indiana Jones [GoD], LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean [GoD], LEGO Indiana Jones 2 [GoD], LEGO Harry Potter [GoD]
- December 20: Platformer Games, Fez, HELL YEAH! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit, Sonic Adventure 2, Rayman Origins [GoD], Rayman 3 HD, Mark of the Ninja, Trine 2
- December 21: Rockstar Games, L.A. Noire [GoD], Red Dead Redemption [GoD], Max Payne 3 [GoD], Midnight Club: LA [GoD]
- December 22: TBA
- December 23: Summer of Arcade 2012 Games, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Deadlight, Hybrid
- December 24: Trials HD and Trials Evolution, Trials HD, Trials HD - Big Thrills, Trials HD - Big Pack, Trials Evolution, Trials Evolution: Origin of Pain
- December 25: Kinect Family, Hydro Thunder, Rock of Ages, Mini Ninjas Adventures, Leedmees, Fruit Ninja Kinect, Fruit Ninja Kinect - 8-bit Cartridge, Fruit Ninja Kinect - Art Box, Fruit Ninja Kinect - Space Capsule, Fruit Ninja Kinect - Storm Season
- December 26: TBA
- December 27: Borderlands, Borderlands [GoD], Borderlands 2 [GoD], Borderlands 2 Season Pass
- December 28: The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead Episode 1, The Walking Dead Episode 2, The Walking Dead Episode 3, The Walking Dead Episode 4, The Walking Dead Episode 5
- December 29: Family Games, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts [GoD], Cars 2: The Video Game [GoD], Crash Of The Titans [GoD], Toy Story 3 [ GoD], Crazy Taxi, The Splatters
- December 30: Fighting Games, Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown, Street Fighter III: Online Edition, Dungeon Fighter LIVE: Fall Of Hendon Myre31st: Skyrim and Oblivion
- December 31: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [GoD], The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Dawnguard, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Hearthfire, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion [GoD], The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Shivering Isles, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Knights of the Nine
On Tuesday Microsoft published the Xbox Live DLC release schedule for the next few weeks, which includes add-ons for games including Assassin's Creed 3, Battlefield 3, Forza Horizon and Resident Evil 6.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...sale-incoming/ ...by Published on December 12th, 2012 22:46- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Assassin's Creed III is the fastest-selling game in Ubisoft's history, shifting 7m units worldwide.
The publisher also showed off some other intriguing stats. Players have spent a combined 8,200 years playing the solo missions, with three billion assassinations.
The company boasts that it has had a lot more success with the multiplayer this time around. Twice as many players have played the game's multiplayer mode than last year's Assassin's Creed: Revelations, with over five billion sessions.
“We are delighted with the performance of Assassin’s Creed III this Christmas,” said UK MD Rob Cooper.
“This is a beautiful and epic game of exceptional quality and we’re pleased that our fans have responded so well to the brand new universe, storyline and game experience.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/assas...s-sold/0108027 ...by Published on December 12th, 2012 01:12
Amazon is hosting another games-only Gold Box event, discounting one game all day and several for two-hour windows. The Deal of the Day is Assassin's Creed 3 for $33 on PS3 or Xbox 360, bundled with $3 credits for Amazon Instant Video, Digital Games, and Gaming Trade-In Credit.
Lightning Deals still to come include various headsets, Rhythm Thief, Dishonored, and Adventure Time: Hey Ice King, etc. Obsessively follow the deals throughout the day at this link.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ ...by Published on December 11th, 2012 23:42- Categories:
- PS3 News,
- Xbox 360 News
The safe money is on both Sony and Microsoft announcing their next-gen consoles next year, so expect the rumour mill to intensify from this point onwards.
VG247 has rounded up the latest batch of rumours that suggest new codenames for the mysterious hardware duo.
New reports have reaffirmed previous claims that Microsoft’s console will run on an AMD chip going under the codename of ‘Oban’ that was scheduled to go into mass production at the end of this year. However, component quality concerns have reportedly lead to a delay to the schedule.
It also adds that the current codename for the hardware is ‘Kryptos’, replacing the previously rumoured ‘Durango’.
Indeed, it’s not the first time we’ve heard of Xbox 720 production worries, with a report in September claiming that Oban yields were “worse than painfully low” and a possible delay from the then rumoured September 2013 launch.
As for PS4, its internal codename is said to be ‘Thebes’ with AMD also providing the key components. Global Foundries or IBM are set to become the likely manufacturer, with a release supposedly set for 2014.
However, MCV is lead to believe that both PS4 and Xbox 720 are now squarely on track for a 2013 launch. And one of the pair could even be revealed before E3 in July.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/oban-...umours/0107943 ...by Published on December 10th, 2012 22:56- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Way back in January, Xbox World revealed everything its sources had to say about the next Xbox, from CPU specs to details on the bizarre augmented reality glasses you'll likely be using in late 2014. Six months later, a leaked Microsoft document confirmed it all.
It's fair to say Xbox World has been at the cutting edge of Durango coverage for over 12 months, and now, ahead of its final issue, their huge "everything we know" feature does its best to expose Microsoft's next-gen console plans.
The final issue of Xbox World goes on sale Wednesday, December 12. You can still buy issues of Xbox World online or via Apple Newsstand here (UK) or here (US).
THE 14 GAME-CHANGING FEATURES OF XBOX 720
Words: Xbox World issue 125, November 2012
Microsoft never "comment on rumour or speculation", so we turned to a panel of industry experts and asked them about the most hotly rumoured features of the next Xbox - Kinect 2.0, Blu-ray, a quad-core CPU, 8Gb of RAM, directional audio, a TV output and input, the customisable controller and those incredible AR specs.
Don't expect the next Xbox to be called Xbox 3 or Xbox 720. Apple has changed the rules on branding, so when the next generation arrives it'll almost certainly just be 'Xbox'. That part is speculation, but everything else you're about to read has come from industry experts and from Microsoft's own leaky boat.
The next Xbox will hit shelves in November 2013 and the best developers in the world are already working on it. Rare has Kinect Sports 3, Bungie has Destiny, Lionhead has the long-rumoured Fable MMO, 343 has Halo 5, DICE has Battlefield 4, and Turn 10 has Forza 5, and you won't have to wait long to see them.
Unless something really dramatic changes, everything you see here will be revealed long before June's E3 conference, at Microsoft's annual 'X' showcase in February or March next year. The next-generation countdown starts now...
MASSIVE POWER
Microsoft's 'Durango' development kits are already in developers' hands, and the CPU at the heart of the machine is a monster. Where 360 has a three-core CPU from 2005, Durango promises four hardware cores, each divided into four logical cores - a spec greater than anything even the most hardcore PC gamer has on his desktop.
"On paper the 360's specs are still fairly respectable," says Matt Ployhar, senior product planner on Nvidia's Consumer Applications Product Team. "It has three cores clocked roughly at 3.2Ghz each, and the newer 360s have a 45nm chip using less power. However, it's not until you really start digging that the bigger advancements that have been made in CPU architectures start becoming more apparent.
Xbox World's mock-up of what it expects the next-gen Xbox to look like. "The future will be black, sharp and curved.""Today, a 'next-gen' console would likely want to use the latest and greatest architecture it could in order to sustain itself over another five to ten year time frame."Specifications-wise, we'd end up with a 22-28nm chip, another processing core at roughly the same clock speeds, a cache that is not only faster but four times bigger, six times the number of transistors; all while keeping in the same ballpark or better for power constraints. That's not too shabby, and it doesn't even begin to cover the fact graphics can occupy space on that same physical die and easily match current-generation graphics performance."
PUTTING THE POWER TO WORK
So you've got all this extra power... what can you do with it? "We can simulate more things and simulate those things better," says Simon Mack, chief tech man at Naturalmotion - the Cambridge-based studio behind GTAIV's physics.
"You get more physics, you get better fidelity. We can expect to see more simulated characters and richer worlds. We can start to look at having more complex characters under simulation with more complex interactions, and can add more things - hair and cloth and that sort of thing. This all helps to increase believability.
"Right now, game environments are generally restricted to straightforward simulated objects. Having a greater level of physical simulation means you can have more detailed interaction with it. At its most basic, how about destruction? Destruction of objects, of cloth, and soon... That means your character can affect the world in a more detailed and interesting way, as well as have the world affect the character.
"As you up the number of possible interactions in the game, it becomes harder to manage the gameplay. That's the challenge many developers will face, but we think that will benefit gameplay in coming years."
KINECT 2.0
Kinect 2.0 tracks up to four players and can read even the smallest movements of your fingers thanks to advancements in the camera technology and the additional processing grunt, rumours suggest, but there are other Microsoft technologies which will feed into the next generation of Microsoft's often dubious motion sensor.
"For the last couple of years we have explored how to use depth-sensing cameras to enable interactions ...by Published on December 9th, 2012 21:18- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Halo 4 is on sale for $39.99 on Amazon today, and comes with $10 in Amazon Instant Video credit. What was that you said? You have more money to spend? Well you're in luck, because a PC download of Hitman: Absolution is on sale for $29.99 on Amazon as well, with Xbox 360 and PS3 versions at $39.99.
Halo 4's Crimson Map Pack arrives December 10. For those without a calendar, that's tomorrow, which makes today's sale rather convenient.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0050SYX8W/
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007VFHIHA/ ...by Published on December 6th, 2012 23:37- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Winter holidays are, statistically speaking, the very best holidays, due to their general abundance of twice-baked potatoes and various pies. But when every serving at every meal contains at least three sticks of butter, those extra pounds can really pile up.
Nike and Microsoft recommend solving your tummy troubles by doing crunches in your living room while a virtual man watches, or as the system is commercially known, Nike+Kinect Training. They've even got an Xbox 360 bundle for it and everything, which includes a 4GB console, Kinect, Nike+Kinect Training, Kinect Adventures and a month of Xbox Live Gold for $250, as seen above. That price tag is only valid through January 5, we should point out. After that, the bundle is kicked up to $300.
Microsoft has also announced that the game itself will be digitally available through Xbox Live on December 25, at a smooth $50/4,000 MS points.
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/ni...-downloadable/ ...by Published on December 6th, 2012 09:27- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Xbox Live is launching a handful of various entertainment apps in select countries this week.
Major Nelson has announced US subscribers can now sign-up and download Rhapsody's streaming music app as well as Blip.TV, a service that broadcasts popular web series.
Users in the UK and Germany gain access to Lovefilm's app, a subscription-based service that offers packages for live-streaming TV, movies, and games.
Live members in Canada receive the official IGN app, which includes Kinect gesture and voice functionality, along with French video-streaming app TOU.TV.
Last but not least subscribers in the Netherlands now have access to the RTL XL app, which offers the video streaming service's “best programs.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/xbox-...t-apps/0107597 ...by Published on December 5th, 2012 22:21- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Court rules FRAND patent means no injunction
A US judge has ruled against Motorla, which was seeking an injunction to have sales of the Xbox 360 banned.
The trial began two weeks ago in Seattle, but is only the latest battle ground in what has been an international campaign of litigation.
Motorola has launched several suits over Microsoft's alleged infringement of its fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) patent, and has won an injunction in Germany.
Microsoft claims the price tag is too high for the "standards essential" patents.
US District Court Judge Robart ruled against Motorola, saying the company should pursue royalties rather than attempt to ban products outright.
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