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Xbox LIVE Fall Update hits on Monday, November 1

XMNR: Microsoft has officially announced that the Fall Update for Xbox LIVE will be rolled out on November 1, just three days before Kinect is released.

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MetalFreakMike4927d ago

I'm looking forward to the improved voice chat since some of my friends only like talking on the 360 when they talk to me. ESPN is not really my thing but it's nice to have.

Queasy4927d ago

Netflix search is good to have too. Wonder how long it will be before the 360 gets 1080p Netflix streaming and 5.1 surround sound though.

You'd think Microsoft would have an in since Netflix uses Silverlight.

Newtype4927d ago (Edited 4927d ago )

Impossible to get 5.1. The HDMI 1.2 restriction makes it impossible, not enough bandwidth.

WTF @ disagrees. it's true, wtf.

Theoneneo814927d ago

I sold my 360 yesterday first of the $60 Live increase is a joke 10 bucks for espn i can get that on my computer now that ps3 has its own and better netflix app I really have no need for it any more I just got a awesome gaming pc so any 360 game now i can basically get on the PC. the only game I i plan on see my self getting is Gears 3 and thats more than likely to come out now for the PC when MS kicks of games for windows in a few weeks. So right now I'm PS3/Pc only

PRHB HYBRiiD4927d ago

guys i know this is off topic but anybody know if the sims 3 for console can be played multiplayer with a friend or co-op online?

Queasy4927d ago

@Newtype: Nice theory there but the Xbox 360 already does 1080p video streaming with 5.1 surround via Zune Marketplace.

CYCLEGAMER4927d ago

Well congratulations....Im sure we all care!! :/

T9X694927d ago

No, only the Wii version supports local co-op, no online co-op or local co-op for PS3 and Xbox 360. 360 and PS3 do get a place called "The Exchange" where you can view, download, and upload content created within the game. It's still a very good game for Sims on consoles, I would suggest buying it if you can't play it on the PC.

JasonPC360PS3Wii4927d ago (Edited 4927d ago )

Newtype you got the disagrees because you're wrong.

Anyway people will love the new netflix features, no more going to your PC.

r1sh124926d ago

@newtype..
What are you talking about?
Um I might have to remind you about the digital audio output connection (toslink cable required).
Also voice chat is via the controller, and its a HD codec so its compressed. Its only gonna make voice chat better especially for me since I have astro A40's.

Kev20774926d ago

i have 5:1 connected to my xbox if thats what you mean ?

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Blaze9294927d ago (Edited 4927d ago )

The voice chat is like freaking telephone service quality now. I'm simply amazed every night (im in the beta) at the quality.

FragMnTagM4926d ago

you don't realize how awesome party chat is until you cannot use it. Can't wait till monday when all my friends will have the update.

JokesOnYou4927d ago (Edited 4927d ago )

"We've been using it as part of the preview program and have enjoyed it over the older version, especially ESPN 3."

-I always love 360 updates, theres always something that makes the whole experience of logging on feel fresh.

XxMajeSteRxX4927d ago

it's about damn time...can't wait :)

gigaware4927d ago (Edited 4927d ago )

Good i'm sick of leaving my 360 on past 2 Am PT every day waiting.

KiLLUMiNATi_894927d ago

Turn it of before it rrods on you lol.

dtrain214927d ago (Edited 4927d ago )

I'm getting excited with 360 games, Fall update, Kinect, XBL arcade, ESPN. Damn its gonna be masssive. Why would i need another console. Some fanboys are not gonna be happy and have an agenda against Microsoft. Get over it LOSERS.

Sitris4927d ago

Not having a PS3 is stupid if you were a real gamer, but i forgot your a fanboy. Why don't you just say how great this fall update is and move on. Half the features are always NA only, which sucks for Australian gamers. Hopfully we get some love in this fall update.

Bigpappy4927d ago

This is a great time to own a 360, but there is nothing wrong with also owning a PS3. PS3 has some good exclusive games and Sony is always watching the 360 and adding feature. Now with the paid service it is worth their while even more. Sitris is also right that a lot of the feature on XBL area not available in all areas.

Sitris4927d ago

Xbox Live is still a steller service in my country, just the same as PSN but both are hindered by the fact we don't live in NA. PS+ on the other hand has been FANTASTIC in australia, best online service bar none. Xbox live needs to step up its game in Aus. Not that big companies give a crap about us lol

Theoneneo814927d ago

its great but live does not need to be 60 bucks a month look at Steam psn etc.

MGRogue20174927d ago (Edited 4927d ago )

I've been playing 'round with it for 'round 3 weeks or more thanks to Microsoft & their preview programme. :P

It's 100% better than the old dashboard.

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Pacific Rim Pinball comes to Pinball FX

This could be fun as they make great tables. Go big or go extinct. Prime your senses for a neural handshake and step into the cockpit of a Jaeger. It is on you to cancel the apocalypse when Pacific Rim Pinball comes to Pinball FX on May 16.

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Looking Back At 2008, An Unbelievably Incredible Year Of Video Game Releases

Huzaifa from eXputer: "2008 was home to the likes of Call of Duty: World at War, Dead Space, GTA 4, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, and many other hits, which is outright remarkable."

ChasterMies1d 3h ago

Some of these low paid video game “news” writers weren’t born before 2007.

just_looken23h ago

Here here

Those that were around before 2000's i am sure are like me that think we entered a world of non readers or those that follow without question.

I can not wait to see fallout 3 a goty game even though it was about water with non content until you add the dlc/updates then you got the performance/crashing

CrimsonWing691d 14h ago

I don’t think anything can compare to 2023

lucasnooker1d 14h ago

1998 - the best year in gaming! Metal gear solid, crash bandicoot 3, medievil, half life, ocarina of time, thief, tenchu, resident evil 2, Spyro, tomb raider 3, oddworld abes exodus, banjo kazooie.

It was a different breed of a gaming era. You’ll never understand what it was like back then. The aura of gaming, it was different!

KyRo1d 14h ago (Edited 1d 14h ago )

I second this. Gaming was a lot more varied and fun than it is today. I'm 35 so getting on compared to some here but I got to see all the changes from NES up to now but I've never felt so disappointed in any generation than I have this current gen. I was expecting more from this generation rather than prettier versions of games that came before it. Game mechanics have become so refined that alot of games feel the same and has done for a while now.

Maybe it's time to have a break for a while. I love gaming but I don't feel I get much fun in the traditional sense out of it anymore.

CrimsonWing691d 14h ago (Edited 1d 14h ago )

Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2, Abe’s Exodus, and Ocarina of Time are the only things from that list that I liked.

Here’s the 2023 game releases that I personally liked… and big releases that I didn’t care for:

- Dead Space Remake
- Wo Long Dynatsy
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Diablo 4
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Hogwarts Legcay
- Street Fighter 6
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Like a Dragon: Ishin
- Octopath Traveler 2
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
- Final Fanatsy XVI (actually ended up not liking this, but it was still a big deal release)
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
- Lies of P
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Starfield (Ended up hating this one, but big release)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (I’m an old-school Zelda fan, but didn’t really enjoy this game)
- Alan Wake 2

I mean, honestly I’ve never seen a year of major IP releases like that, ever.

Profchaos1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

Isn't it just a generational thing realistically.

I've been gaming since way back and I some of my favourite games go as far back as the late 80s for me each generation has a year or two of game changing releases one after another before an inevitable dry spell.

I kind of agree gaming had a different feel games hit different because we didn't have the internet nothing got spoiled and you really had to put in the effort to beat a puzzle which could set entire groups of people looking for a solution. But most importantly games were experimental and not as cookie cutter as today even basics like controls were not universal today r2 is shoot l2 is ads garunteed you can't deviate from that in a shooter back then it could of been square, R1 or R1 and circle nothing was standard.

But as time moves on a new generation picks up their controller they are going to be interested in different things that PS1 demo disc with the t Rex blew our primitive 16 bit brains back on launch but to kids today it's laughable.
The new gen of kids coming into to hobby seem to value different things to us there seems to be a huge focus on online play, streamers, gaming personalities, and social experiences, convience of digital downloads. To me I value none of that but that's ok like my parents not liking the band's I would listen to its just the natural cycle.

Gameseeker_Frampt1d 2h ago

Just about every year in the 7th generation was great and something we most likely won't experience again.

2009 for example had Assassin's Creed 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, Uncharted 2, Halo 3: ODST, Killzone 2, Borderlands, Bayonetta, and Demon's Souls to name a few.

just_looken23h ago

It still amazes me we got over 7 rockstar games ps2/ps3 but 3 for the ps3/ps4/ps5

Dragon age 1-3 and mass effect 1-3 in 7ish years what a generation.

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6 Fun Games Where You Actually Play As The Bad Guy

While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.

Profchaos1d 20h ago

Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.

It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny

Tacoboto1d 19h ago

Armored Core VI?

Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.

Is something big coming soon to branch the story?

banger881d 19h ago

No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).

ChasterMies1d 9h ago

Trevor in GTA 6 is a sadist and psychopath who dabbles in cannibalism. Should be top of the list. These game “news” sites should hire people that know games.