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At 8/27/10 05:31 PM, Madnath75 wrote: Woah, it looks... the same, pretty much.

It is an update, not a redesign. It is more for fine tuning and tweaking than an all together revamp.

With Kinect on its way the Xbox 360 dashboard is going to get a bit of an update. It's not as dramatic as the 2008 update, but more of a fine tuning the current dashboard. While the update is meant for the use of Kinect, everybody will be getting the update and you don't need Kinect to use it. Kinect simply can't operate on the current dashboard setup.

Here is a video of the beta version of the dashboard update.
This will probably be removed eventually. If it is I will try and find another copy.

Here are some pictures of the new dashboard.

Some of the things you can look forward to:
-Faster loading.
-Avatars to become more "realistic"
-Xbox LIVE voice chat to become a lot clearer.
-More to come as the details fill in.

Feel free to post more information, pictures and videos as they come. Do you guys like where they are going with this update? Do you like the current one better? Or are you still bitter over having to change from the original Xbox 360 dashboard?

At 8/27/10 12:49 PM, JaY11 wrote:

At 8/27/10 12:38 PM, 3Dspecs wrote:

At 8/27/10 12:37 PM, JaY11 wrote: Yeah microsoft are pretty cunt-ish when it comes to things like this.

So banning people that steal from them is 'cunt-ish'?

If it's a permanent Xbox Live ban, then yeah I'd say that is over the top, I mean obviously punishing them in some way isn't over the top. These people are hardly "stealing", what they get probably isn't even the full proper game anyway. And it's not like it's a huge hit against Microsofts earnings.

It is the full retail game, Halo: Reach has been completed. The game was hacked off of Microsoft servers and then pirated like crazy. There were also around 100 copies of Halo: Reach stolen from the production factory.

Sure Halo: Reach will still sell amazingly, but they have every right to be pissed and ban people. The only way you could have gotten a copy of the game was to either download it illegally, or physically steal a copy. Unless you're in the press in which case they were given access to the game to review it. The leak wasn't from them though, it was traced to Microsoft servers being hacked.

www.microsoft.com

At 8/20/10 03:21 PM, Grubby wrote: I'm getting Reach. I'm keeping my Xbox 360.

Well no shit. Any sane Halo fan is going to get Reach considering it might be the best Halo since Halo: Combat Evolved.

At 8/19/10 04:26 PM, Bahamut wrote:

At 8/19/10 03:46 PM, SlipperyMooseCakes wrote: Jeez, almost 2 years to the date since the release of the Xbox 360 version. Still no word on BattleBlock Theater coming to PSN?

Hey, it's better late than never. For someone who isn't considering getting a 360, I'm happy for the release of Castle Crashers on PSN. I'll be sure to buy it as soon as I can. As for BattleBlock Theater, hopefully the wait won't be as long as it was for Castle Crashers.

Oh definitely better late than never, it just shouldn't have been this long of a wait. Sony should have never rejected the idea of Castle Crashers in the first place.

At 8/19/10 03:48 PM, Madnath75 wrote:

At 8/19/10 03:46 PM, SlipperyMooseCakes wrote: Uh considering it is the top rated game on all of Xbox LIVE and one of the most downloaded, it's a pretty damn good game. That's coming from the Xbox LIVE community, not just the NG community.

It IS a really good game, but I felt it wasn't as amazing as it could of been.

It was a lot better than Alien Hominid which was a pretty bad game for the consoles IMO. The main thing they got wrong with Castle Crashers was that the online did not work and there were too many glitches to exploit that ruined the leaderboards and the process of leveling up.

Jeez, almost 2 years to the date since the release of the Xbox 360 version. Still no word on BattleBlock Theater coming to PSN?

At 8/19/10 03:42 PM, Madnath75 wrote: It's a good game, but you're not missing much.

Uh considering it is the top rated game on all of Xbox LIVE and one of the most downloaded, it's a pretty damn good game. That's coming from the Xbox LIVE community, not just the NG community.

At 8/18/10 09:21 PM, TheThing wrote: Would it help if I told you that I used to work at Subway? Or allowed you to sex with my sister?

Only if your sister is a man. Or you show me your tits.

At 8/18/10 01:36 PM, Makeshift wrote: What type of never-heard-of-task do you need me to accomplish?

Show me your tits.

At 8/18/10 02:19 PM, Centurion-Ryan wrote: Would this be an America-only thing?

Yes sir.

At 8/18/10 02:38 PM, Captain-Ben wrote: Would you like me to blow you?

Tits plz.

At 8/18/10 05:22 PM, ZpLiNtEh wrote: Ignore Ben, he has a serrated tongue.

Ouch. And he's flat.

At 8/18/10 05:51 PM, Hycran wrote: Amerikkua only

That's what you get for being a communist.

I'm going into work tonight. I'll only be able to acquire around 5 at a time because the manager is on duty and he might be all gay about it. I guess I'll just post them here and first come first serve. I'll post how/where to redeem them. Hopefully you guys get something cool out of it, more than likely not.

At 8/18/10 02:05 PM, Yokumashu wrote:

At 8/18/10 01:36 PM, SlipperyMooseCakes wrote: It's great that they have the option to use Move and all, but is anyone really going to use that? I can't imagine too many "hardcore" gamers sitting on their couch and playing Killzone 3 with a motion controller.

I'm sticking with Dualshock 3.

It depends, I always hated using analog stick controllers in shooting games. Its all inaccurate and slow, so if the move can mimickt he speed and precision of the mouse I might use it.

Also, Multiplayer will have giant Mechs, jetpacks, experience system, and classes just like in KZ2.

I agree, and a mouse would be even better than the Sixaxis and Move. Motion controls aren't going to hit hard on "hardcore" games.

Sure. Just PM me your Social Security number and your mother's credit card information and I'll be sure to hook you up with it.

At 8/18/10 01:25 PM, scetch00 wrote: PS Move Footage.

Looks Great!

It's great that they have the option to use Move and all, but is anyone really going to use that? I can't imagine too many "hardcore" gamers sitting on their couch and playing Killzone 3 with a motion controller.

I'm sticking with Dualshock 3.

I'm not sure if you know this but Subway and Sony have teamed up to promote PlayStation 3/Move/3D and all that jazz. They're essentially giving out these stickers at Subway with codes on them in which you can win "the latest in active gaming and entertainment technology, including: PlayStation Move motion controller software bundles; collector's edition boxes of Gran Turismo® 5 and LittleBigPlanet%u21222 as well as UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves%u2122 Fortune Hunter Edition; Sony Bravia 3D TV and HDTV entertainment packs; PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) entertainment packs that include a movie, game and PSP® 3000, and Sony Bloggie Cameras, among other exciting prizes."

Here's the catch, I work at Subway and have a shitload of stickers/codes lying around. I don't have too much of an interest but I'd be more than happy to hook you guys up with some codes. I'll see what I can do.

Go go go go.
http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubina/en_US/pd /productID.184147300

At 8/17/10 11:02 PM, UberCream wrote: Oh, and upon further snooping around, it has become apparent that Just Add Water's first Oddworld game will star Abe, and will be on the Xbox, but not the Playstation. Sorry PS fans...

Although, I don't own a Playstation so it doesn't affect me that much.

You posted at the same time as me haha. It's not going to be on the PlayStation, are you sure?

I hope it is on the Xbox 360/PS3. I will pick it up almost immediately if so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7q6bAl-Z cs&feature=player_embedded

New Kinect launch game leaked. Doesn't look half bad.

Full Body Combat

* Using the power of the Kinect, for the first time, gamers are able to realistically fight using their bodies.
* Unleash 70 devastating moves inspired by free-fight combat techniques.
* Fight using your fists, knees, legs, elbows and even your head to take out opponents.
* Body tracking allows for accurate dodging and blocking of incoming strikes delivering players directly into the game.

Brutal Fighting System

* Unleash a chain of attacks with Fighters Uncaged's multi-layered combo system based on deadly martial art techniques.
* Deliver devastating super strikes triggered by both movement and voice-activated commands.
* Execute merciless finishing moves to completely destroy opponents.

Deep Skill Based Fighting System

* Use skill to learn your opponents fighting style and cruelly exploit their weaknesses.
* Adapt your fighting style by moving closer to your opponent for stronger attacks, and alter your position to defend yourself as your every action is tracked.
* Drive your enemies to the brink of defeat by stunning, exhausting and blinding them before releasing ruthless vengeance.

Enter into the Cutthroat World of Illegal Fighting Tournaments

* Battle ruthless opponents each trained in a different deadly fighting style.
* Fight through 21 diverse and gritty locations that react dynamically to the action.

Become a Master Fighther

* Fighters Uncaged's training system will allow for novice players to instantly enjoy the action. Experienced gamers can go deeper, learning the moves of a fighting master and pulverizing all opponents.
* Access the tutorial system at any time to learn how to deploy lethal blows and receive tactical advice and hints.
* Players receive accolades for their achievements and can collect over 50 game achievements.

At 8/17/10 04:21 PM, Yokumashu wrote:

At 8/17/10 04:15 PM, SlipperyMooseCakes wrote:

I'm still waiting for the Halo HD collection. Would be really awesome if they added Xbox LIVE multiplayer to Halo: CE. Oh baby!

That would actually be a good idea. I'm expecting this to happen sometime in the future now.

Isn't there some form of Halo coming out for the Windows phone OS or something? I don't think its Halo: CE, but I believe its something Halo related.

I read about Halo: Waypoint for the Windows 7 phones but no actual Halo game as of yet. Waypoint (as of now) is just the hot spot for all the Halo information and news. I read an article a long time ago about how it could potentially become a game eventually though. It does have achievements already.

At 8/17/10 04:06 PM, Yokumashu wrote: Resistance 3 Teaser Trailer (Live-Action)

Virtua Tennis 4 announced with PS move support and 3D enabled.

Probably a Mortal Kombat collection coming to the PS3 later this year. I assume it'll come out on both the PS3 and 360, seeing as the new MK is multiplatform.

I'm still waiting for the Halo HD collection. Would be really awesome if they added Xbox LIVE multiplayer to Halo: CE. Oh baby!

At 8/17/10 04:02 PM, Yokumashu wrote: console wars are cool and all

But I'm skeptical as to how well this game will sell on the PS3. It's coming out a year after its debut, without the prequel on the same system. Besides, a lot of people that wanted it badly probably just got it for the PC if they didn't have an xbox.

But yea, this pretty much means all the xbox has in terms of exclusives is Halo, Gears, and Fable.

I can't believe I'm posting in this idiots troll thread, but this post pulled me in. The fact of the matter is that Mass Effect 1 will never be coming to the PlayStation. This is because Microsoft has the publishing rights to the game. Bioware has a tough road a head because they have to explain what happened in the first one somehow. I'm sure they will pull it off and do it in some cool innovative way though.

If you look at BioShock it was released first on the Xbox 360 and sold roughly 2.5 million copies. The same game released a little under a year later sold under a million copies. The same effect carried over when BioShock to released, the Xbox 360 version vastly outsold its PS3 counterpart. This is mainly due to the fact that the series was born and raised on the Xbox 360. A lot of PS3 people never tried the first BioShock and the ones that did were a small percentage. Mass Effect runs the risk of running into the same problem but with another challenge, trying to do it all without releasing the first installment of the series.

I think I would much rather have Mass Effect in 2007 and Mass Effect 2 in 2010 than just Mass Effect 2 in 2011.

Also, get the PC version. It is superior to all other copies and always will be. Mass Effect was never exclusive to the 360, it just wasn't on the PS3.

http://ps3.nowgamer.com/news/3957/gamesc om-2010-new-rachet-amp-clank-announced

And my PS3 gets to stick around for another year :)

At 8/17/10 07:31 AM, EtchASketchClock wrote: Hey look a sexy new ViDoc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs2TPo7z0 sM

Saw it earlier. Need this game A.S.A.P.

About time Mass Effect came to the PlayStation 3. I think I would rather have ME1 in 2007 and ME2 in 2010 than have just ME2 in 2011 with bonus content but no ME1. But who knows, the first ME was a beautiful mess so if they can do something cool and integrate the first game into the second in a different more polished way it could work. Told you it was coming Yoku ;)

-Avatars for the 360 are getting a "realistic upgrade" to Avatars 2.0
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/art icle.php?id=260294

-New Harry Potter game uses Kinect
http://kotaku.com/5614904/harry-potter-v ideo-game-controlled-by-xbox-kinect-and-
the-weasleys

-New Halo: Reach ViDoc. They reference Master Chief and further hint to him appearing in the game at some point.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OEdU98P1 bk

Age of the Empires Online: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.p hp?t=404304
Looks awesome. It's by Robot who are alot of the people from Ensemble when they got shut down.

Xbox Live Launch titles for Windows 7 Phones: http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/xbox-
live-launch-titles-for-windows-phone-7-f inally-revealed-we/
The Crackdown game looks kind of cool. I like how they have achievements and stuff. Add to the fact that PC, Xbox and Phones are all integrated with the LIVE service.

At 8/16/10 11:15 PM, Yokumashu wrote: New PS3's models on the way to replace the 120 and 250 gig SKU's.

Will be replaced with 160 and 320 gig respectively. Will also retain the same price tag, so there will probably be a price drop on the 120 gig and 250 gig models.

Euh, they need to start making more significant differences with the new models other than just upgrade the HDD size. This goes for the Xbox 360 as well, but the PS3 is a bit pointless to worry about HDD size when they're big enough as it is and you can easily buy a cheap 3rd part HDD of much bigger size and not worry about it. I guess they bank on most people not knowing how to do that and will just buy a new PS3 to upgrade because it is new and they feel more HDD will do them better even though they probably won't use most of it.

I also heard some rumors of Mass Effect and Left 4 Dead series might be having some announcements for the PS3 this week. It's all speculation but I wouldn't be surprised.
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The new Square-Enix Xbox 360 game has an gun concept, but the game looks so shitty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we5XBAeJv yY

There's no way this is going to have good reviews/sell well. It will be ported to other systems within 6 months to a year more than likely.

http://www.rememberreach.com/

Hype.

At 8/12/10 06:05 PM, 3Dspecs wrote:

At 8/12/10 04:25 PM, SlipperyMooseCakes wrote: I don't think the trailer did the game justice

What a fucking stupid thing to say. You havnt played the game and there isnt even any gameplay footage. You have no clue whether is did it justice or not.

Not really a stupid thing to say. Based on the original BioShock you can expect a certain standard. The trailer looked more like a Dreamworks trailer than an actual game. Of course the game could be exactly that of the trailer, but most likely not and I'm betting on that.

I don't think the trailer did the game justice, I hope it will be a lot better.I'm highly interested, but at the same time I hope they don't do a bunch of spin offs of the BioShock franchise.

I didn't like the Shrek-like look to the trailer. Especially when the chick got pulled away it looked like a Skrek scene to me.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/presti ge-edition-call-of/702789

At 8/10/10 02:10 AM, scetch00 wrote:

At 8/8/10 03:46 PM, TheSporkLord wrote: Well I was going to buy Section 8 but then I saw Earthworm Jim and jizzed all over the place. Nostalgia.

Earthworm Jim sucks ass.

Been playing for the past few hours and can only think to myself 'Thank god I got this off my friend.'

:(

I like Earthworm Jim.