I journeyed over to a friend’s house the other day to play Star Wars the Force Unleashed. I have it on the Wii and he had it on the Xbox 360. We both agree that the game didn’t meet our expectations. Nonetheless, he wanted to show me t...
The New Xbox Experience is here and it’s a good one.
As many of you may know by now the old “blade” system is gone. An Ipod-like inventory/library/product system replaces the good ‘ol blades.
There will probably b...
Last week in San Francisco, Activision and id showed off a near-complete version of DOOM III for the Xbox. Looking phenomenal and supporting two-player co-op play over LAN and Xbox Live, DOOM III could be a smash hit for Xbox gamers looking for the newest...
CNN Money's "Game Over" column is breaking news about what they believe Microsoft's Xbox 2 may be like. According to the site, Microsoft has been "quietly conducting studies on the consumer appeal of a hybrid device that would play both PC and Xbox games,...
To start off this week’s Toy Column I wanted to thank all of you for posting your comments back in October on my “Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?” column. I addressed all of you about whether or not I should buy a Playstation 3 or an ...
Introduced a little more than than a year ago, Microsoft's Xbox gaming system has achieved a significant victory over its next gen console rivals, Sony's PlayStation 2 and Nintendo's Gamecube. The Xbox Live online gaming service now has over 350,000 subs...
Microsoft announced today at its X01 Conference in Europe that the Xbox will launch in Europe on March 14th. Microsoft will release the Xbox for the retail price of 479 euros and games will be priced a 69 euros. 1.5 million units are expected to be shippe...
Microsoft and Recoton have come to an agreement, in which will be jointly developing the XBox headset, known as the XBox Communicator, with Microsoft. The X-Box Communicator will allow gamers to speak to each other while playing online games. The XBox is ...
Electronic Arts confirmed with Gamespot today that its game lineup for the Microsoft Xbox was still on track.Recent rumors have speculated that several of Electronic Arts' Xbox projects were in jeopardy. EA is currently planning on releasing ten Xbox titl...
On the first day of E3, Microsoft listed off what some of the most anticipated titles for the Xbox were and when gamers could expect to be playing them. Included among the list were:HALO 2: Microsoft promised the seuqle will "surpass the original with r...
The E3 Summit officially began today and the first major announcement from Microsoft has already happened. Microsoft, Disney & ABC Television have joined together in a partnership to bring movies and media rentals through XBOX LIVE. Here's the press r...
In somewhat of a surprise announcement, Microsoft announced Friday that the Xbox's release date had been pushed back, from November 8 to November 15.Rumor had it that if Microsoft would have kept their initial release date of November 8, they would have o...
IGN XBox reported today that at Microsoft's XBox news conference next week, the company will reveal that Namco has signed on to develop four titles for the console.This is major news as the XBox has received relatively little support in Japan. The confere...
...unny. The Xbox gets to have a self-loaded soundtrack and the PS2 will just have to turn it off I guess.Multiplayer is pretty cool. The Xbox Live service gets the job done as well as Xbox Live can (meaning it's buggy as hell), and you can only play ...
Tecmo announced today that DEAD OR ALIVE 3 has shipped to stores and that the game will continue to remain exclusive to the Xbox.In a press release, Tecmo explained that the game has been released early to help retailers in what will end up being the most...
Activision has announced that their new Xbox video game, RETURN TO CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN: TIDES OF WAR, is out at retail stores nationwide.The game, originally available for the PC and PS2, has been expanded for its Xbox debut. New monsters, weapons and ite...
RUN LIKE HELL, Vivendi Universal's FPS sci-fi game for the PlayStation 2, has now gone gold for Microsoft's Xbox. The game will be available for sale in retail stores next month.The game puts you in the boots of Nick Connor, an exiled military herosent t...
You know that you've been waiting for information about the upcoming Bruce Lee game for the Xbox. Ever since you saw that picture included with the upcoming games booklet Microsoft included with the Xbox system, you wanted to know more about this game. Ok...
Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc., through its licensing relationship with Microsoft Game Studios, will release an original soundtrack album on August 2nd of the music from the Xbox game, Conker: Live and Reloaded. The Conker: Live and Reloaded Original Sou...
J. Allard, the Microsoft executive overseeing the software development tools for the new Xbox, announced at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco the new Xbox system will have an emphasis on high-definition content and an integrated media browse...
PlayStation 2 and LucasArts Entertainment have announced that JEDI STARFIGHTER is going to be coming to the Xbox. The title is expected to be on store shelves in May. The Xbox version brings the same intense gameplay and story-based missions as its PlaySt...
Sales data for the week before Christmas is in and while the Playstation 2 kept its head above the GameCube and Xbox, the most dominant system was Nintendo's Game Boy Advance.For the period of December 16th-22nd, 636,000 Game Boy Advances, 596,000 Playsta...
With the launch of the Xbox very soon, we've uncovered some disturbing figures that indicate there may be a massive shortage of units at launch. Some industry analysts have pegged the number at 300,000, but this is unofficial.We recently acquired informat...
...ry on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace video store. The agreement between the two companies was announced jointly by Marc DeBevoise, Starz Media's senior vice president, business development and strategy, and Ross Honey, Senior Director, Media & Entertainment...
At Microsoft's XBox news conference today Microsoft revealed not only the release date for the Japanese XBox, but also brand new third-party support for the console.Most importantly, the XBox has been delayed in Japan until February 22nd, 2002 (2/22/2002)...
Microsoft is looking for the best of the best playing on Xbox Live, and they're willing to fly the top dogs to Los Angeles to compete for the Ultimate Championship prize: a surround sound home theater system. You could be the one.Here's how it works: tod...
Microsoft Canada announced today updates to the Canadian launch plans for the upcoming Xbox system. Beginning on November 8th, the Xbox will be available across the North American continent, with a list of 15-20 game titles to be available at launch. This...
Microsoft has surprised the video game industry yet again by dropping the price of its Xbox gaming console. Effective immediately the Xbox will now retail for $179.99 USD/ $249.99 CDN. The price drop is $20 below yesterday's retail price of $199.99 USD ...
Basketball has always been one of my favorite sports to play, and now we finally have an Xbox basketball game. Sega Sports is known for it's incredible sports games. Originally released on the Sega Dreamcast, NBA 2K2 has made it's way to the Playstation 2...
id Software and Activision announced that QUAKE 4 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft has shipped to retailers nationwide. This next chapter in the futuristic war between the Earth and the Strogg transports players into the...
After being released for personal computers last year, Buena Vista Interactive's TRON 2.0 is now being ported over to Microsoft's Xbox. The Xbox version is being worked on by Los Angeles game developer Climax (developer of the racing game MOTO GP) and wil...
Microsoft announced today that they have reduced the price of their Xbox from the original price of $299 to $199. The price cut is to be effective immediately."As part of our long-term strategy to broaden the reach of Xbox and make it accessible to more c...
Microsoft has revealed plans to ship a special holiday bundle pack for its gaming system, the Xbox. Scheduled to kick off on September 17, the company is giving consumers the opportunity to pick up an Xbox and two games (STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS and TETR...
Microsoft continued to spread its wings and diversify its sports game roster for the Xbox by announcing today its first hockey title for the console, NHL RIVALS 2004.The game, scheduled for release sometime this fall, will be Xbox Live compatible. Micros...
Microsoft has announced they will put out new games for the current Xbox console up through 2007.They have "not committed to a release date for the new console, code-named 'Xenon,' the industry universally expects it sometime at the end of 2005." The comp...
...Microsoft Xbox version of the game in North America on June 7, 2005. The European version of SAN ANDREAS will street three days later on June 10.GTA: SA has been consistantly at the top of the sales charts since its release two months ago. During this ...
The next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto series, Grand Theft Auto 4, was announced at E3.The game, which will be available for Xbox 360 and PS3 simultaneously, is planning to hit shelves on October 16, 2007. No details regarding the story have been announ...
...to buy an Xbox and they're going to buy a Wii ... for the price of one PS3."It seems that Microsoft is doing everything in their power to gain market share from Sony in the battle for next-gen console supremacy, including promoting a rival product.Nint...
Details of Microsoft Corp.'s upcoming Xbox may have leaked out on the Internet. In an article from Reuters, rumor has it the console will possibly be called the XBOX 360. It will be "mostly white and designed to stand on one end, will feature a wireless ...
Microsoft has announced the pricing options for its Xbox Live service that will go into effect this fall. The company is keeping rates the same as they were when the gaming platform was offered last November, and extending a yearly fee option to its cust...
Thanks to forum regular DiGiKerot, we\'ve got our own Xbox Live Leaderboard now up for AnimeOnDVD members to join. You can catch me on there, completely sucking of course, in Gears of War and playing in the Live Arcade frequently. Be sure to register for ...
Microsoft has a new squad-based shooter in stores this week for the Xbox. BRUTE FORCE lets you switch between playing each of the four commandos in your unit including a sniper, scout, trooper or an alien. As you progress through six different worlds ea...
Officially, the game doesn't even exist yet. Still, if you were to take a visit to the offices of video game developer Obsidian Entertainment and look around, you would soon find out that work on a sequel to the best-selling Xbox title KNIGHTS OF THE OLD ...
...ion 2 and Xbox consoles.CONCRETE JUNGLE is an all-new storyline that doesn't follow the events seen in the first two PREDATOR films. Set in both the 1930s and the 2030s, gamers play as a Predator who is out to get revenge on an organized crime empire a...
'Superman Returns' is not only coming to theatres but it is also coming to the Xbox. The game, which features storylines from both the movie and more than 60 years of comic book content, is being developed by Electronic Arts-Tiburon in Orlando, Fla., the ...
EA has announced that a demo of Superman Returns: The Videogame will be soaring onto Xbox Live Marketplace starting today. The demo features five missions contained in two chapters, which give you a taste of the challenges you'll face while constantly str...
Vivendi Universal Games and Interplay Entertainment announced today that they will release FALLOUT: BROTHERHOOD OF STEEL for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox this fall.Intended as a stand-alone adventure, BROTHERHOOD OF STEEL takes place after the events depict...
You could go to Apple's QuickTime site to view the new 'X-Men 3' trailer, but if you want to see a high res 720p version in your living room, power up that new 360 and connect to the Xbox Live Marketplace for a free download.
I thought I reported this a few days ago, but it seems I did not.For those of you who haven't already read this news elsewhere, Microsoft has extended the original 90 day coverage policy on their Xbox 360 system to one full year.The action is a bold step ...
Microsoft launched it's first console video game system, the Xbox, in Japan this weekend to less than satisfactory results.According to Bloomberg, Microsoft sold nearly 123,000 units over the weekend, with Microsoft shipping close to 250,000 systems at la...
New details have emerged about classic Sega games that are being remade for the Microsoft Xbox.While the titles are not known, we do know that four classic Sega titles are in development and one is nearing 50 percent completion and is already running on X...
...t from an Xbox title - smooth, 60fps goodness, with motion-captured action dunks, so you can see awesome plays in their full motion-captured glory. I saw no visible clipping, no flaws in the engine, and all of the stadiums were represented accurately. ...
Microsoft and Pepsi are teaming up to give away 9,000 Xbox 360 video game consoles one every ten minutes over nine weeks, starting in August. Bottle caps for Mountain Dew soda will "contain special codes that can be entered in personal accounts" at the We...
Crave Entertainment announced today KABUKI WARRIORS for the Microsoft Xbox. Set in the Tokugawa period, KABUKI WARRIORS features samurai actors as they attempt to astonish audiences with their masterful swordplay and graceful moves. As the leader of a gro...
At its press conference today, Microsoft officially unveiled its online service, XBOX LIVE, and announced several new games for its console.XBOX LIVE will debut this fall and Microsoft is offering an introductory price of $49.95, that deal includes a one-...
Microsoft will unveil its next generation of Xbox video game console in a May 12th special on MTV. Normally new consoles are shown at E3, the video game industry's trade show. "The special will include footage of next-generation Xbox games and also onlin...
...ng on the Xbox (the platform this review is based on), PS2 or PC, you get to take control of my favorite fictional archeologist. (Hey! He can't be your favorite fictional architect! He's my favorite fictional architect! You can't have him! ...
Electronic Arts has announced it will showcase five Xbox 360 launch titles at Microsoft's X05 event in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on today and tomorrow. Xbox 360 games from well-known EA franchises under the EA SPORTS and EA brands that will be available ...
According to Namco Bandai, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will be available later this year on Xbox 360 and will introduce online play to the series.The move will mark the first time the series will appear on a non Sony console (excluding the one relea...
...hough the Xbox version comes a few months after the release of the Playstation 2 one, there really isn't much added. The Xbox version does allow more enemies on-screen at one time, which does increase the difficulty level a bit. But, truth be told, onl...
While THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK is proving to be a dud at the box office (ticket grosses number only $53 million domestic so far), the Xbox video game has become a breakthrough hit. THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK: ESCAPE FROM BUTCHER BAY has leapt to the top o...
The second exhibition disc offered by Microsoft showcasing selected new game titles for the Xbox has just arrived in stores. XBOX EXHIBITION VOLUME 2 contains nine new game demos offering console owners a sampling of such games as MECHASSAULT, TOM CLANCY...
...h 2K2 for Xbox, I’ve already spent a bunch of time with the Playstation 2 and Dreamcast versions. There really aren’t a ton of updates from the Playstation 2 version. The running game has been improved, and the maximum passing is tight as always. Some ...
Video game distributor THQ Inc. has announced that it has shipped the Xbox, Gamecube and PC versions of RED FACTION II, the sequel to its 2001 sci-fi/action shoot 'em up. The sequel takes place five years after the conclusion of RED FACTION where rebels ...
Think you've got the goods to be the best at Xbox virtual sports? If you think so Microsoft is inviting you to come try your hand at winning up to $25,000 and be crowned the first XSN Sports World Champion next month in Los Angeles. The company is about t...
GameStop, the online site for several gaming retail chains, began taking order for the XBox system, games and peripherals today. Even though Microsoft hasn't released a list of titles that will be available at launch, GameStop posted a list of titles that...
A Chicago man is suing Microsoft over what he says is a design flaw in the Xbox 360. The man claims the game console overheats and freezes up.He has proposed a class action which "claims that in Microsoft's bid to gain share in the $25 billion global vid...
The classic 16-bit video game, BOMBERMAN, will be re-imagined by Konami for the Xbox 360. The game will be called BOMBERMAN: ACT ZERO and feature armored battle suits, cybernetic warriors and a new multiplayer mode.The game takes place on a desolate and ...
Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the "Final Fantasy" series, will work exclusively on creating two video games for Microsoft's new version of their Xbox game console.The release date has not been set yet for the new Xbox, but it has been announced the n...
Monster Game has announced its lineup of cables, including composite, S-Video, and component cables, will be available at the launch of the XBox."We designed our product with the most demanding gamer in mind," said Noel Lee, Head Monster and founder of Mo...
Recent indications reveal that Microsoft may not ship the promised 600,000-800,000 Xboxs for launch.Retailers have stopped all pre-order programs for the Xbox, and Troy has confirmed this with Software Etc. No reason was given for the stop, but in a Take-...
Previously available for the Nintendo Gamecube, Atari's GODZILLA: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS video game has now shipped to stores for the Microsoft Xbox. Based on the Toho creatures from the classic movie and Godzilla film series, DESTROY ALL MONSTERS features...
Spider-Man:
The Movie by Activision is a great game on any system, we think you'll
agree Spidey is best on Xbox. Not only will Spider-Man look and sound great in
the Xbox version, it also has two exclusive levels and an extra boss (*cough*
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Atari Games has shipped the Xbox version of V-RALLY 3 to stores nationwide. First released for the Sony PlayStation 2, the franchise has sold more than four million units since the first v-RALLY game hit the street back in 1997.V-RALLY 3 gives players im...
Microsoft revealed today that is is working on a new controller for the Xbox videogame console.The new controller can be traced to a large amount amount of complaints regarding the current version of the Xbox controller. The new version will be smaller, m...
Microsoft Game Studios have now announced details on their new tennis game titled TOP SPIN. The game is scheduled for release in the fall of 2003.Designed exclusively for the Xbox by the game development house PAM, TOP SPIN will also be an Xbox Live comp...
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Xbox 360
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts - Xbox 360
Call of Duty: World at War - Xbox 360
Call of Duty World at War Collector's Edition - Xbox 360
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Xbox 360
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- Burst Limit Game Set for Xbox 360(R) and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system -
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAR) one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher and distrib...
Call of Duty was definitely one of the best titles in the WWII FPS genre. Taking into account the number of FPS games that have chosen to take WWII for their subject, we could easily jump to two conclusions: 1. we've been invaded and 2. You should pla...
Microsoft announces Xbox 360: Elite Microsoft has officially unveiled a new version of the Xbox 360, called the Xbox 360 Elite, which will go on sale in North America April 29, 2007 for a retail price of $479. The new 360 version has: - HDMI capabilit...
With many Xbox 360 downloads on the marketplace, of course it was only a matter of time until a manufacture looked there for opportunity. Here we have MadCatz who is a fairly major accessories developer that deals with creating controllers on many of t...
UK development studio Bits Corp has been handed the contract to develop a game based on Warner Bros' upcoming DC Comics adaptation 'Constantine' - giving them the weighty responsibility of translating iconic comic book character John Constantine to videog...
Xbox.com has confirmed that a playable demo for its exclusive Ninja Gaiden 2 will be available for the marketplace in May. The site also revealed that some content goodies will be available there on April 15 for 360ers. To check out a preview of the...
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Xbox 360
FaceBreaker by Electronic Arts (Xbox 360)
Forza 2 Platinum Hits by Microsoft (Xbox 360)
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 JC by Encore Software (Windows Vista / XP)
Infinite Undiscovery Inclu...
The fast-food chain, Burger King, reported a 40% jump in quarterly profits vs. the same period last year, an increase that can be attributed to the profits from Burger King themed Xbox games. The games, Sneak King, Picketbike Racer, and Big Bumpin, were ...
...n for the Xbox 360 version crossed my mind, but that would mean I couldn’t play the duel mode. This would only insure my defeat in the makeshift tournament that my friends and I have planned.
After erasing my game, watching the opening s...
...tainment (Xbox 360)
BAJA 1000: Off Road Racing by Activision Inc. (Nintendo Wii)
Boogie Superstar by Electronic Arts (Nintendo Wii)
Cesar Millan's Dog Whisperer by UBI Soft (Nintendo DS)
Disney Sing It Bu...
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Xbox 360
Fallout 3 by Bethesda (Xbox 360)
Fallout 3 Collector's Edition by Bethesda (Xbox 360)
Guitar Hero World Tour - Band Kit by Activision Inc. (Xbox 360)
Guitar Hero World Tour by Activision Inc. (Xbox...
Reuters has reported that the XBOX will not launch in Japan this year, despite what Microsoft claims.The reason for the delay in the Japanese launch of the XBOX is to make the US launch more successful. "We expect Microsoft to make the November launch in ...
Electronic Arts recently announced that the PC game, The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II will make its exclusive console debut when it ships in Summer 2006 on the Xbox 360. Players can now command epic Middle-earth battles presented in s...
...NKED UP - Xbox - FallThey're back and this time the mission is to retrieve the 12 sacred Albums of Funk, stolen by the dysfunctional inahbitant of the planet Earth. Players will master the way s of Funk-Fu before the ultimate showdown with th...
...en to the Xbox. Once again, I love the Xbox, but gamers are still in love with the Playstation 2. Sega, why not release the game for that system, too? It is obviously doing better than the Xbox. Even some fans of the series cannot play the newest game ...
If you haven't noticed, mech games are still a big thing in the video gaming industry. And with recent releases like STEEL BATALLION and MECHASSAULT for the Xbox, there are a wide variety of games to choose from on the system. And luckily for gamers, MECH...
Electronic Arts released this week the next-generation debut of 2005's racing game of the year, Burnout Revenge. The Xbox 360 game comes with a suite of new online features "set to define next-generation automotive anarchy, jaw-dropping high-definition gr...
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Xbox 360
BAJA: Edge of Control by THQ (Xbox 360)
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway by UBI Soft (Xbox 360)
Brother's in Arms: Hell's Highway Limited Edition by UBI Soft (Xbox 360)
Cabela's Dangerous Hun...
... that the Xbox 360 and the PS3 deliver so effortlessly? We’ll find out soon enough.
Of course what Star Wars toy column would be complete without a retro Star Wars toy ad?
Video Games Released This Week:
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...mpions on XBox 360 and PC, Date TBD)
THE SITUATION: Sony Online Entertainment is creating a brand-new online massively multiplayer game based on the DC universe. Meanwhile, Take-Two Games is combining City of Heroes and City of Villians to create Cham...
NPD Group released sales data for February 2007 which shows significant growth in both hardware and software sales, up 28% compared to the same month in 2006.Game sales totaled $441 million with the top ten games being:1. Crackdown--Xbox 3602. Wii Play wi...
...verything XBox Live is doing, Sega was doing with the Dreamcast,” he said. “Online networking, the friend system, everything.” Before I could jump in, he himself acknowledged that those ideas were way ahead of their time. Probably ...
HALO 2 Hijacked! by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 10-15-2004)
Less than a month before the most anticipated release ever, HALO 2 is online. Unfortunately, this isn't Xbox Live online, but online for gamers to download from peer to peer networks or other online venues. Microsoft is not pleased (as you could guess) an...
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Xbox 360
Crash: Mind Over Mutant by Sierra Entertainment (Xbox 360)
Fracture by Lucas Arts Entertainment (Xbox 360)
Guilty Gear 2: Overture by Aksys (Xbox 360)
NBA Live 09 by Electronic Arts (Xbox 360)
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...ed on the Xbox 360), put together friends lists, and send text and voice messages, just like Xbox 360 owners.The new service isn't a seperate account, but rather an extension of Xbox Live. Users who already have an Xbox Live account will be able ...
...Also, the Xbox action game STAKE, obviously inspired by POWER STONE, has to be on up there as well. The game played so poorly that I can't help but mention it. Of course, my list can't be complete without SUPERMAN 64, undoubtedly the worst game Titus h...
EDFantastic by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 03-17-2007)
... - PSP - Xbox 360 - DS) - Well if you have any interest in the movie, like I do, and you want to play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game, other than the re-released arcade game on Xbox live, you should probably pick this game up. At least it looks p...
...3 - PSP - Xbox 360 - PC - Wii - DS) - Fearing that Hogwarts’ venerable Headmaster Dumbledore is lying about the return of Voldemort in order to undermine his power, Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge appoints a new Defence Against the Dark Arts t...
In The Shadows by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 05-26-2007)
...2 - PSP - Xbox 360 - PS3 - PC - Wii - DS) - Surf’s Up is an exciting arcade surfing and extreme sports video game. The action is set at the annual "Reggie Belafonte Big Z Memorial Surf Off," where surfers from around the world are ready...
New Action Series Is Based On Popular Xbox 360 Game And Features Character Designs By Manga Mastermind, Akira Toriyama
San Francisco, CA April 16, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive p...
Air Guitar’n by Captain Gordon Edward (Tue 04-03-2007)
...it on the Xbox 360, it was fairly interesting. I guess it goes to say that all next generation games pretty much need to be sold on all the systems to make ends meet. At least the Sony Playstation 3 owners are getting a bit more choice in games, an...
Leading Toy Manufacturer Will Develop Innovative Product Line To Support Highly Anticipated Anime Series Based On Popular Xbox 360 Video Game
New York, NY - JUNE 19, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative...
Spider-Mania by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 05-05-2007)
...2 - PS3 - Xbox 360 - PC - Wii - DS) - Of course we have a videogame tie-in to a giant movie, but the difference between this and other franchise games is that is actually pretty good. Here you can swing around New York and battle a lot of small crimina...
...NESS. The Xbox? Don't even own one yet. HALO, JET SET RADIO FUTURE and RALLISPORT CHALLENGE are the games I've enjoyed the most though.Thank you for riding James' Memory Express... please exit to the right of the vehicle and do not stand until it has c...
Mania is happy to announce our latest contest, a giveaway for the upcoming Xbox 360 title Gears of War.Since the first frightening images appeared a little over a year ago, gamers worldwide have felt the ominous rumblings of something approaching that def...
... over.The Xbox version of HITZ looks just a little bit better than the Playstation 2 version. There aren't a whole lot of significant changes in appearance. Much like the Playstation 2 version, the crowd looks extremely realistic, as they'll hold up si...
... only the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions are similar in content. Incidentally, the PS3 version offers an extra little goodie -- the ability to play through the whole game as the new Goblin, while the Xbox 360 version offers Achievements and Xbox Live friend...
I've got a relative who seems to make a lot of bad choices when picking out video games. Whether it is picking out a mediocre football game or a horrible fighting game, it always seems to be something. This time around, it's the Xbox game STAKE, a four-pl...
...games for Xbox Live. The story takes us to the year 2008, where Russia has been taken over by a group of "terrorists" who plan to rebuild the Iron Curtain. It is your job, as a member of the elite squad called Ghosts, to put down the hostile takeover.G...
...NMUE II - XboxAnyone surprised? Yeah, I didn't think so. SHENMUE II is one of the best Xbox games on the market, boasting a deep, involving storyline, fun characters, and lots of stuff to do. Yeah, the graphics are a bit outdated (even though they stil...
...E for the Xbox and GameCube...Ubi Soft has announced that Tom Clancy's GHOST RECON has gone gold...Another EVERQUEST title has taken the top spot in PC charts this week. PLANES OF POWER, the new add-on to the ever-popular EVERQUEST, is number one after...
Plot:Microsoft's racing title returns to the Xbox, and this time around it's brought along a little friend called Xbox Live.Platform:XboxCompany:MicrosoftStatus:Out in stores.Latest Rumors:Microsoft is looking to take full advantage of the Xbox Live netwo...
...rd to the Xbox. After a Dreamcast sequel was received to a lukewarm reception, Sega is ready to toss out another offering of arcade driving to the hardcore taxi fans. But CRAZY TAXI 3: HIGH ROLLER is more than just a new city to play in - it also ...
Simon and Schuster Interactive's second release in their "Outlaw Sports" series has now shipped to stores. OUTLAW VOLLEYBALL was designed for the Microsoft Xbox, and it's also the first game of this sport to use the Xbox Live online game functionality. As...
...is now an Xbox exclusive and was developed by Digital Illusions. While the developer has changed, the game has not and any racing game fan should add this to their collection of racing games.In MIDTOWN MADNESS 3, you are given two complete cities to wo...
...bought an Xbox 360, and has wanted this game for a while. I thought he'd get a kick out of seeing the lengths I went to (researching the game and seeing this contest) to get this game for him. Please help me be a cool wife and give him this for our a...
Up until I received this game, I had only heard a few people mention the Xbox game VOODOO VINCE. I wasn't able to attend E3 this year, and James must've missed it at Microsoft's booth. So I booted up the preview copy of the game I got and let me tell you,...
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Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS
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Sierra
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In development
Latest Rumors:
Like the previous games the action should mostly take place as you venture through world mainly on foot.
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As another few months pass it is only clockwork to see another DDR game. There have been plenty of DDR games that have spanned consoles like the PS1 to the PS2, but more so recently the Xbox to Xbox 360 and the Gamecube. I am quite interested on how w...
Mania is happy to announce our next contest, a giveaway of the Capcom game Lost Planet for the Xbox 360.Combining a gripping single player campaign and intense multiplayer modes with support for up to 16 players via Xbox Live online game service, Lost Pla...
Giant Brain by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 06-09-2007)
...Tenchu Z (Xbox 360) - Become the ultimate ninja assassin in Tenchu Z. Eliminate unsuspecting guards using stealth kills and your favorite ninja weaponry, or go straight for the big boss. Use sound, sight, and scent detection as you search out your oppo...
We had the chance to try our hand with the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version of Activision's upcoming Spider-Man 3. The Treyarch-developed title is based on the upcoming movie, which promises big things for fans of the wallcrawler. As we mentioned in our...
...launch of Xbox Live, Microsoft's online service. Great games like UNREAL CHAMPIONSHIP and MECH ASSUALT kept the servers hopping all month long. But more importantly, we got METROID PRIME, METROID FUSION, and THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: FOUR SWORDS. A good mon...
Madden NFL 09 for the Xbox 360 is currently outselling all other systems (according to Amazon). This doesn’t make me want to play it any more though. Sports games have never really done for it me as a gamer. I like a back story and usually being the...
Microsoft has unveiled a partial list of video games for the launch of its new Xbox 360 game console next month. The company confirmed the exclusive Xbox 360 titles will include the action-adventure game KAMEO: ELEMENTS OF POWER and PERFECT DARK ZERO. In ...
...crosoft's Xbox in second place. Nintendo might feel that by releasing the Gamecube 18 months after the debut of the PS2, and in the same quarter as the Xbox, they lost a good chunk of the marketspace. They must also now face competition for the GameB...
Plot:Take Sega's excellent GT racer, add an online aspect as you've got Sega GT Online.Platform:XboxCompany:SegaStatus:Announced on April 7, currently in development.Latest Rumors:The current buzz is that players will be able to race online for not only p...
...t for the Xbox version of this game than the others is that it is online. Using Xbox Live, you can log onto the server and do a quick match against a random opponent, or you can search for a match against someone that may be more around your "skill lev...
2003 was a big year for video games, with three major consoles looking to be the public's number one choice for gaming. As James and Troy did last year, they have selected their top games for 2003's Golden Thumb awards, picking their top computer, Xbox, G...
...PC or the Xbox. Having wanted to play them for so long, I finally picked up a copy of the PC version tonight at my local GameStop. After choosing to install the game, I am presented with a severe error message and the name and number of a person to cal...
...s well as Xbox Live support), HALO 2 will be everything that HALO was and then some.Question: HALO 2 will not live up to its own hype.Fact. When you're dealing with something this big, it is nearly impossible for anything to live up to the hype that is...
... support. Xbox Live has taken off in the U.S. and it's sure to get bigger with the addition of MADDEN this fall. It might be short-sighted of Nintendo to refuse online functionality at this point, especially after already producing a broadband adapter....
...ce of the Xbox in Europe for the second time after Sony dropped the PS2 price and is now retailing its console for a cheaper price than the PlayStation 2. The price of the Xbox has dropped nearly 270 American dollars since its launch in March... A SAM ...
...check out Xbox Live! Microsoft apparently has something really good going here especially with the current number of subscribers in America alone. Microsoft currently has downloads and such for games like SPLINTER CELL and MECHASSAULT, and apparently a...
...me on the Xbox.SHENMUE II did come out for the Sega Dreamcast in Japan and Europe, but Sega decided to pull the plug on the system before the game got over here stateside. I can say I was irate when I found out the game wasn't going to be released on t...
...Microsoft Xbox. Finally, this winter, SHENMUE II will be released on the Xbox.The storyline picks up where the first one left off. Your character, Ryo Hazuki, is on a boat heading to Hong Kong to look for Lan Di, the man responsible for the murder of h...
... that the Xbox and Playstation 2 will be dropped in price to $199.99 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo; an upcoming Wal-Mart ad for May 26th had the Xbox at this new price... SILENT HILL 3 has been announced for this fiscal year along with a new CON...
...tion. The Xbox hardware allows for superior display of these lighting effects and most gamers should be impressed by the technical detail in the game.The mission objectives are also very well thought out and are realistic. The main problem comes in tha...
...KNESSBest Xbox Game - MECHASSAULT - Microsoft Game StudiosMECHASSAULT is probably the best looking Xbox game released this year. MECHASSAULT is one of those games you can just pick up and almost immediately know what you're doing; the controls were des...
A year ago when Xbox Live! was released, there is no doubt that the main draw for gamers to pick up the online service was MECHASSAULT. The intense action and numerous gameplay selections made the game a smash hit and Microsoft is still reaping the benefi...
Microsoft Game Studios has finally released MIDTOWN MADNESS 3 for the Xbox game system. Compatible with Xbox Live, MM3 lets you get safely behind the wheel of more than 30 different vehicles including the new Mini Cooper, the powerful Lotus Esprit Turbo, ...
Microsoft Game Studios has announced that it will launch a new online service called XSN Sports which will allow Xbox Live gamers the chance to create their own leagues and rivalries with other real-life players around the globe.Players who compete using ...
...s (PS2 - Xbox 360 - PC - Wii - DS) - Do you like playing licence games based off of movies? I actually tried the game out at E3 during a tour through the Buena Vista Games section, and the game was not bad... but not great either. Hopefully some ch...
...a $599 PC Xbox hybrid as the Xbox Next. This machine would feature Windows, would require a monitor or HDTV, and for all intents and purposes is a computer... While Nintendo's profits were cut in half by currency concerns, the company did announced tha...
...A GAIDEN, XboxThere were a lot of good games released during the first half of the year, but none of them stood as high as NINJA GAIDEN. Even though there hadn't been a game based on the series for some time, old and new fans alike rushed to heap prais...
Next time you're hanging with your pals and playing Xbox, ask them if they can remember the names of a few characters from the original MORTAL KOMBAT. After all, it's been ten years since the original arcade game came out. Who would remember that kind o...
...t through Xbox Live. GOTHAM 2 will also feature online support and includes more than 50 new vehicles and more cities."There's only one thing better than announcing a sequel to a million-seller," said Ed Fries, vice president of Xbox Game Content at Mi...
The Xbox and Game Boy Advance ports of TRON 2.0: KILLER APP have now reached store shelves. First released in the summer of 2003 for personal computers, TRON 2.0 returns gamers back to the digital universe first realized in the 1982 movie TRON, except thi...
...7 million)Xbox 360 - 276,700 (6.3 million)PlayStation 2 - 202,000 (39.1 million)PlayStation Portable - 151,200 (8.3 million)PlayStation 3 - 130,600 (1.75 million)
As far as individual software/games sold in the month of August, here's the top 20.
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Originally planned to be one of the first Xbox games developed by Digital Anvil for Microsoft Game Studios, BRUTE FORCE was first announced in 2001. After a few scraps of the game had taken place and numerous delays, BRUTE FORCE has been released and the ...
...on.). The Xbox really shows off what it can do in this game. JET SET RADIO FUTURE is incredibly fast, but the Xbox shows no signs of slowdown during gameplay. And really, it's saying a lot, but JET SET RADIO FUTURE is probably the best looking Xbox gam...
The Xbox is one of those systems that has a lot of racing games on it, yet it can prove quite difficult to pick a proven best of the games available. A lot of people think that the PROJECT GOTHAM RACING series is the best, while others will argue for SEGA...
...bsp;- PC, Xbox, PlayStation 2 - 2002/2003The first massively multiplayer online role-playing STAR WARS game will hit the PC this fall, and consoles early next year. Gamers can choose from one of eight STAR WARS spieces and head to 10 fully realized wor...
Ubisoft and the United States Army have announced that Red Storm Entertainment, in collaboration with the Army, will launch America's Army: True Soldiers, exclusively for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in ...
...dition of Xbox Live will make HALO 2's shelf life even longer than that of the first game (which is still one of the best selling titles on the Xbox). My one disappointment is going to be the lack of co-op play online or through a LAN, but I guess I ca...
... give the Xbox some serious hit for this Christmas. Of course, FINAL FANTASY X-2 came out earlier this week and looks great. From the small amount of time I've been able to spend with it so far, I have a feeling that a lot of my gaming efforts may be c...