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Endurance: Halo: Reach Proves Xbox 360 has it

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:06:12 GMT

Notice the image above? It's meant to display the lasting pull of the Xbox 360. Ever since the new Halo: Reach trailer was unveiled, the internet has been in an uproar. Some questioned the validity of the showing while believers were awestruck, and now the speculations run endless. But there's one thing that Bungie's biggest effort yet demonstrates: Xbox 360 has staying power and will stand next to PS3 for years to come; this must be reassuring to Microsoft.

Gizmodo: Microsoft Beats Xbox to Pieces for Getting an RRoD

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:02:48 GMT

Rosa Golijan: Nic H tells us that this is how his Xbox was returned after being sent to Nurse Microsoft. If that's really true, then it looks like Microsoft is getting brutal on Xboxes that dare get an RRoD.

Pachter predicts Xbox Live tiered payments

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:02:04 GMT

Another interesting snippet from our interview with industry analyst Michael Pachter, was his prediction that Microsoft might introduce a tiered payment system to Xbox Live.

RAGE to be Published by Bethesda Softworks

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:58:34 GMT

ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of id Software, announced today that it has picked up the publishing rights for RAGE, the video game under development at id Software.

Dragon Age: Origins – Gay Elf Hunt

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:08:43 GMT

For what it's worth, Dragon Age: Origins claimed the RPG of the year award from Spike TV's yearly gaming award show but the game is getting attention for more than just storytelling and loot gathering. Public figures and other talking heads are weighing in with their opinions on a minute long cut-scene which portrays the main character having a gay experience.

What We Can Learn From the Halo: Reach Trailer

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:54:39 GMT

From the PlanetXbox360.com feature article (with images):

"For those of you who were able to see what little footage was shown at Spike's VGA show this past Saturday, you would have noticed the new in-game engine trailer from Halo: Reach, which is slated for release Fall 2010 essentially keeping all of us Halo fanboys in tight-knit stitches until at least the beta is available Spring next year. In the meantime, the trailer will have to do and while it isn't perfect by any stretch of the imagination, there are some definite indications that what we're getting here is something new and exciting. If you haven't already seen the trailer in complete form make sure to watch it before reading the rest of this article. Thus, without further delay, I present a dissertation with included screenshots of the latest Halo: Reach trailer."

New MW 2 glitch unlimited ammo and no reloading.

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:33:19 GMT

Ok so last night while randomly joining a team Deathmatch game we joined this server where there is unlimited ammo and no reloading for everyone. Were pretty sure this was a server error/glitch and not somebody doing it as we had a constant stream of new people. Below is a video clip of our experience as you can see it turns into a grenade launcher war for the most part. Also in the video is a shot of the AC130 which also has NO reloading and becomes an automatic death machine.

New Modern Warfare 2 Matchmaking Hack Found

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:10:44 GMT

Gamersyndrome writes: Known by gamers as the "Public Private Match Hack", the exploit allows other players to create their own private match and some how gain double experience points which gets added to their overall statistics, giving them an unfair advantage. Also, players have been complaining about suddenly been taken away from their game and being put into the private matches unexpectedly.

IGN's Totally Unauthorized 2009 Game Awards

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:10:55 GMT

While all those mindless console monkeys are falling all over themselves to see who can use the most superlatives in a sentence about Halo, IGN is taking a different route. They're going to hand out awards that really matter. Enough talk. Let's kick this off.

FFXIII Pulse fields gameplay from Japanese TV

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:35:50 GMT

Gameplay showing just one of the planet Pulses locations.

Video quality isn't the best but thats the only available source for now.

Enjoy!

PS2, Halo 3 Commercials Best Of The Decade

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:00:17 GMT

Adweek announced their top picks for the past decade's advertising today. Television spots for Sony and Microsoft products received nods.

MythBusters Modern Warfare 2 Edition

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:16:37 GMT

Ironstarmovement Writes:
Can an EMP stop a nuclear strike?
Can shooting a fire hydrant kill someone near it?
Can a care package kill you with a riot shield?
Can throwing knives bounce and kill you?
Can M203 rounds bounce off objects and kill you?

Watch the video for all answers and more.

Gamasutra's Best Of 2009: Top 5 Major Industry Events

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:27:44 GMT

Continuing Gamasutra's 2009 retrospective, Kris Graft examines Gamasutra's top 5 games industry events of 2009.

"2009 was another year full of notable events in the games industry, some more unexpected than others. It's the evolving landscape of the games industry that facilitates the most interesting developments -- expanding markets, new ways to deliver games, the rise of social networks, and new packaged good strategies will provide new opportunities for more big events in the years ahead.

But here are five of the most notable events of 2009, chosen because of their potential or immediate impact on the parties involved or on the industry as a whole..."

The Saboteur - ZTGD Review

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:31:18 GMT

ZeroTolerance writes: The Saboteur is one of the most interesting stories in gaming this year. I am not necessarily referring to the actual story of the game itself though as much as its transition up to its release. Pandemic Studios, the company most notably known for titles such as Mercenaries and Battlefront series, are at the helm of this latest open-world extravaganza. This is also their last game they will ever create as the team was released before it even hit shelves. Then we have the fiasco of downloadable nude codes and The Saboteur is ripe for failure at every turn. Still once you sit down with the game you will quickly discover that underneath its rough exterior is a game that is chock full of fresh and entertaining ideas, and will reward anyone with enough patience to get past its shortcomings.

Gamestop confirms Star Wars Battlefront III to be released in 2010

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:59:58 GMT

After Gamestop.ca removed the listing for Star Wars Battlefront III from their website, they still confirmed that the game is scheduled for an early to mid-2010 release date.

Red Dead Redemption Gameplay Video

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:52:10 GMT

Rockstar has released a gameplay video for its upcoming open-world Western, Red Dead Redemption.

The Naughtiest Games of 2009 (ZTGD)

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:00:12 GMT

ZeroTolerance writes: It is that time of year again where the nice games get the entire spotlight and the naughty games are forgotten. That is why we bring you the naughtiest games of the year each and every holiday, and even though it may not be the kind of naughty you are thinking of, it still doesn't change the fact that every game on this list needs to be avoided at all costs. Without further ado we bring you 2009's most heinous list of gaming.