After overseeing the launch of Xbox and Xbox 360 worldwide from its initial inception as a Windows based Gaming device in the late nineties, through to the all powerful 'Official Console of the 2006 FIFA World Cup' Xbox 360, Robbie Bach moved on to internal pastures in the newly created Entertainment & Devices division of Microsoft late last year.
Tasked with making Microsoft's Music and entertainment arm a more effective global player and enabling it to compete against Apple's iPod, Robbie Bach may indeed again be at the forefront of an Xbox system. Recently, rumours of a handheld version of the Xbox have been the subject of many a discussion, but so far we've not been left with many clues to the authenticity of these claims. However, Reuters this week has let slip that Bach had been attending numerous round-tables and meetings between partners in the music industry to discuss the eventuality of a portable entertainment system to rival the iPod and possibly the PSP.
Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."
That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.
Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.
The Dishwasher
Vigilante 8
Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.
I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price
The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.
The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.
Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.
Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-
Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.
Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.
it's not happening stop talking about this hideous handheld
i don't find a handheld worth it. I mean look at sony's struggle with their big fan base.
Nintendo's too big of a beast for handhelds. A MS handheld would be completely snubbed.
Fullstop. Dont' care who brings it out.
awesome!