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Latest Xbox 360 News

New Star Wars game to be announced at VGAs

Posted by The Grevster on 26th November 2009

New Star Wars game to be announced at VGAs

Star Wars fans will be pleased to ehar that at this years Spike VGA's (presented by GameTrailers) LucasArts will be announcing the next direction the Stars Wars universe will be taking. Check the teaser trailer below. Here's hoping for some possible KOTOR action!

Source: GameTrailers


Transformers: Reven of the Fallen Avatar Clothing!

Posted by RaptorKraine on 26th November 2009

Transformers: Reven of the Fallen Avatar Clothing!

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is being commemorated by an avatar clothing release extravaganza.

There are many t-shirts available for download at 80 a piece however the true beauty comes in the form of Transformer Masks!


These masks are sale now for 240 each!

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Source: Xbox 360 Marketplace


Dead Space 2 Announcement

Posted by RaptorKraine on 25th November 2009

Dead Space 2 Announcement

Dead Space 2 announcement to be officially revealed in December according to Xbox 360 World Magazine

Dead Space was a superb title and people who agree will love this news, although it was kind of apparent there would be a sequel. Here's hoping that it does follow on from the first as the end left me wanting for more

Source: Destructoid


Win a part in Crackdown 2!

Posted by The Grevster on 25th November 2009

Win a part in Crackdown 2!

The lazy peeps at Ruffian Games have decided to offer up the chance to have your graffiti featured in their next AAA title, Crackdown 2. So get drawing and send your entries by email to compo@gazaxian.com. We need them Wednesday the 9th of December and will announce winners in the following week.

Source: Ruffian Games


Claim your free FF XIII Chocobo!

Posted by The Grevster on 25th November 2009

Claim your free FF XIII Chocobo!

Good news for all those twits that took part in the Final Fantasy XIII Competition to unlock some free goodness, as the limit has been reached and users can now claim there free Chocobo. Why not visit the Source link to find out more!

Source: Xbox.com


Lego Rock Band DLC Incoming!

Posted by The Grevster on 25th November 2009

Lego Rock Band DLC Incoming!

The first batch of DLC for the brick laden musical juggernaut 'Lego Rock Band' is scheduled to hit Xbox 360 today and PlayStation 3 on 26 November for 99p in the UK, €1.49 EU. (That's 160 for all you Xboxers out there).

Featuring Pink, The Go-Go's and Kelly Clarkson, this set of content is sure to get girls (and boys) rocking! So be sure to check them out tomorrow!

Source: Warner Bros.


Multiplayer trailer for Avatar hits!

Posted by The Grevster on 25th November 2009

Multiplayer trailer for Avatar hits!

With only a few weeks to go till Avatar hits cinemas, publisher of the associated game, Ubisoft have just released the first look at the games multiplayer. Featuring an array of maps, battle features, gorgeous settings, as well as plenty of RDA versus Na’vi combat.

Judging from this video and the playable version at Eurogamer, I can't help but expect great things from this, and possibly banishing the fabled 'bad movie tie-in' label.

Source: Ubisoft


Guitar Hero 6

Posted by RaptorKraine on 24 November 2009

Guitar Hero 6

Every now and then a unique game concept comes by and surprises the masses with brand new gameplay, innovation and style

Seems like Activision could take note as it seems another Guitar Hero is coming out soon. Guitar Hero 6 is in the making, if Tesla's Bassist is anything to go by.

Now of course I can't make judgement yet, the game might not come out* or it might even take a brand new step in the music game industry*

For now though we'll add it to the ever-expanding Guitar Hero pile which is now getting a little bit beyond stale

  • Guitar Hero
  • Guitar Hero 2
  • Guitar Hero 3
  • Guitar Hero: Rock the 80s
  • Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
  • Guitar Hero: Metallica
  • Guitar Hero World Tour
  • Guitar Hero: Smash Hits
  • Guitar Hero: Van Halen
  • Guitar Hero 5
  • Oh and Band Hero

About time we had a new Guitar Hero game to be honest

*Really?

Source: Baxy-Z


Just Cause 2 Release Date

Posted by RaptorKraine on 24th November 2009

Just Cause 2 Release Date

Do you want Just Cause 2? Well if not probably best not to read this as its just around the corner

Just Cause 2, the follow up to the sandbox game that held a place in many gamers hearts, is not that far from release. The new game boasts better gameplay, better graphics and a multi-environment playground. Just Cause 2 is looking like a pretty tasty title, ask Ian and I'm sure he'll fill you in with his hands-on experience.

Oh yeah, the date! Just Cause 2 will release in North America on March 23rd, 2010 with a release following in Europe on March 26th, 2010 Not such a long wait but it will be contesting against some pretty heavy titles such as; Mass Effect 2, God of War III and Bioshock 2.

I'm personally looking forward to this treat, its shaping up to be one nice package.

Source: Electronic Theatre


Natal details inbound February 2010?

Posted by The Grevster on 24th November 2009

Natal details inbound February 2010?

Microsoft this week have said their latest technology and design details for its upcoming "wave and make a numpty of yourself" Project Natal will emerge at Microsoft's annual Gamefest on February 10 and 11, 2010 in Seattle.

Attendees will be shown how to develop for the technology and also get a preview of some of it's more advanced features such as Avatar integration and achievements.

Source: Gamasutra


Tekken 6 online update dated

Posted by The Grevster on 24th November 2009

Tekken 6 online update dated

Namco Bandai have today announced the release of its first online patch for beat em' up Tekken 6. The update is scheduled for release on 26th November and is separate from the online co-op Scenario Campaign mode download which is scheduled for release separately this winter.

Updates include:

  • Improved input response
  • Selectable search priorities for ranked matches
  • Optimized data transmission between fighters and spectators
  • Plus much more...


Source: Namco Bandai


Assassins Creed II Selling like hotcakes!

Posted by The Grevster on 24th November 2009

Assassins Creed II Selling like hotcakes!

Coming hot off the heels of it's release last week, Ubisoft is reporting a hefty increase in sales of Assassin's Creed 2. Shifting a whopping 1.6 million in its first week, Assassin's Creed 2 is receiving amazing critical acclaim globally and has managed to ship an extra 32% over its predecessor.

Source: Ubisoft


Batman flies onto Xbox Live

Posted by Ganden on 3rd August 2009

Batman flies onto Xbox Live

Get a taste of the Dark Knight in action for yourself before its release on August 28th. The Batman: Arkham Asylum Demo will be available this coming Friday.

The demo will allow you to get familiar with the games unique combat system and detective gameplay to become the ultimate predator.

Source: teamxbox


Halo Wars Stats Reset

Posted by RaptorKraine on 29th July 2009

Halo Wars Stats Reset

It seems that an XBL error has caused Halo Wars stats to hit day one. This means all players stats have been reset to zero

At the moment its not sure whether the stats can be retreived but either way its a major blow for the hardcore Halo Wars gamers out there

Source: Alt + F4


Splinter Cell: Conviction Delayed Yet Again

Posted by Ganden on 27th July 2009

Splinter Cell: Conviction Delayed Yet Again

After being previously delayed months on end, until we finally got to see the game with our own eyes, Ubisoft have released their financial report for this year, which shows that Splinter Cell will be releasing in their fourth (previously third) fiscal quarter.

Ubisoft fourth fiscal quarter is of course sometime between January 1 and March 31 of next year, so i guess our pockets won't be quite as empty come christmas.

Source: Joystiq