In a recent episode of Gamertag radio, Peter Moore speaks out about the increasing complexity of video game controllers, comparing today's gamepads to the simplicity of the Atari 2600's button-and-stick joystick. He didn't exclude the Xbox 360 controller's design from criticism, mentioning that his 14-year old daughter found the controller somewhat confusing. Naturally, there was a point to his self-criticism; later on in the podcast he says that Microsoft is "doing a lot of stuff there. Nothing that we're ready to talk about, and we're not going to force anything that is not going to be intuitive and innovative."
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
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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
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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.
i know what they will do, a "new" motion sensing controller, ohhh, how original.
It doesn't mean it is going to happen. If this catches on they will do it. But I don't see them being to concern with the motion sensor technology.
I think that people are reading into this article and coming up with motion sensing, but that is not the case. Moore is hinting at a simplified arcade controller, which would make sense. When both Gates and Moore have publicly chastized the motion sensing as a 'been there done that' technology I sincerely doubt they are going to incorporate this into a new controller. On the other hand, a wireless 'old school' controller would be kick azz! Moore now needs to post some new content on arcade otherwise this is a moot point!
My 7 year old cousin was able to get used to the controller quickly with little help from me, and complete the first levbel of GRAW no fuss :s A 14 year old girl ccan't use the controller? Then she's dumb :p
yeah really the controller for the 360 is flawless. Until Wii and PS3 comes out I'm not gonna assume they're any better.