In what is going around as a MW2 inspired event, Microsoft has banned over a million Xbox Live users who have been using modded consoles online. Word has it that MW2 appeared as a torrent before the official launch and that IW and Activision had been pressuring MS to do something about it.
And they did. Having never really wanted a modded Xbox 360 I can’t imagine how all these people feel not being able to get there game on online. What I did hear at the GameCrazy midnight launch was that only the actual modded Xbox 360’s are banned and not the the user’s account, therein meaning you could get a new Xbox 360 and be ok getting back online using your current account.
November 13th, 2009 3:21 PM | by Christen da Costa
Want a flash for your DSi? Then be prepared to be emasculated because Thrustmaster’s Studio Kit is anything but manly. In the package they’ve included a snap on flash, a not so attractive shiny bag, in addition to a macro and telephoto lens. And if you want to ‘add a touch of color’ to your photos you can pop in one of six colored lenses. Expect it to go on sale for about $20. …Continue reading: DSi Studio Kit Adds Flash To Your DSi
November 12th, 2009 2:24 PM | by Christen da Costa
The Star Wars Snuggie might be fake as shit, but the Street Fighter VI Snuggie, yup, it’s the real deal. Capcom won’t say if it will be bursting onto Walmart’s endless stack of shelves but at least die hard gamers and deuce bags can find some common ground.
To help it not get lost in the MW2 shuffle, GearBox Studios is set to release a new batch of DLC for their awesome Borderlands game on November 24th for the Xbox 360 and PS3. The content will cost $10 and will give around 6-10 hours of gameplay.
Promising more narrative this time around, the content centers around zombies and swamps, giving the whole look of the game a different approach. Entitled the “The Zombie Island Of Dr. Ned”, it looks just as stylized and fun as the regular game and let’s hope this is just the first of many quality DLC’s for Borderlands. No word yet on the PC release date. Watch the video.
So the gadget recycling program, which usually offers credit on new gadgets purchased in the process, is continuing on. Maybe you’ve been interested but haven’t been able to find a location near you handling it.
That’s okay, because now it’s got a new ally in Sears. They’ll take gadgets in twenty different categories,and pretty much the only caveat is that it has to actually work. You can send them nonworking equipment, which they’ll recycle for you at no cost, but you won’t get any credit for it.
The process is actually pretty simple–here’s the word from Sears’ own press release:
1. Visit www.sears.gazelle.com.
2. Get an offer on electronics by answering a few quick questions.
3. Ship items. Shipping is free and many customers will also qualify for a free shipping box.
4. The customer receives a Sears gift card in the mail for the total value of their items. As a special holiday promotion, through Dec. 31, 2009, participants will receive an additional 5 percent of the value of their trade-in, added to their Sears gift card.
So if you’ve got some old hardware sitting around that you want to trade in, or if you’re looking for a quick way to get a little extra holiday shopping cash, then head on over to Sears and get the credit you need, while emptying your house of clutter.
Zune HD owners rejoice. Crickets? Microsoft has recently announced that a batch of new 3D games is now available at the Zune MarketPlace. For Free. That’s right, the following games are available now for free: Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition, Audiosurf Tilt, Vans Sk8: Pool Service, Lucky Lanes Bowling, Piano, and Checkers.
Totally cool for free right! Hopefully this will help Microsoft move some units this holiday season, but having not yet seen an actual Zune HD in person, I’m interested in how good the gaming will be on this thing. If you are a Zune HD owner and download these free games and let me know just how 3D they actually are!
November 11th, 2009 4:34 PM | by Christen da Costa
It’s too soon to tell how well Tony Hawk’s newest skateboarding game, RIDE will do this holiday season, but if you’ve got plans to purchase the game no matter the fan fare, you might wanna grab Walmart’s exclusive version for the Xbox 360. The board is finished an an oh-so opulent red and costs the same as the normal version, $119.
November 11th, 2009 3:54 PM | by Christen da Costa
According to MCV gaming site, Microsoft’s Project Natal will launch next November for as little as $80 (we heard $50 last month). The rumor also says that Microsoft will kick out a console bundle that includes the Natal camera and perhaps a few games to go along with it. As of now 14 games are supposedly being readied from a variety of studios, while Microsoft is preparing 5 million unit for shipment during the initial launch.
Project Natal was announced at this year’s E3 and was received with mixed reactions from the gaming and gadget community. The system uses a special camera to read your body gestures and objects, and then incorporates them into the game, providing a more engaging gaming experience, or that’s how the marketing material goes. The Natal is Microsoft’s answer to the Wii, while Sony has their own version arriving early next year as well.
Yesterday Infinity Ward had released a patch to alleviate the problems that players were having with Trophies. Since that patch, Multiplayer has gone down and is unplayable at the moment. Ahhhh!!! That sucks.
I’ve been having a stellar time playing MP on my 360 and I’m glad there are no hiccups there. According to IF’s Robert Bowling Twitter feed, another patch will be available on Friday that will effectively patch the bad patch.
What day is it? Wednesday? The patch is on Friday? Wait.. this just in…Activision is stating that the multiplayer issues are unrelated to the IW patch and that they don’t have a “hard” ETA as to when their servers would come back up. I’ll say it again. That sucks.
