Third Official Movie for Viva Pinata

If you gutting a helplessly hanging pinata, used to bring a smile to your face, we guarantee that after watching this third official movie of Rare's Viva Pinata, you'd swear off any kind of violence to paper maches.


Check it all out here
Download : Viva Pinata Official Movie

Forza Motorsport 2: Deconstructed

This is a very chic, very sleek video showing how you can customize your chosen vehicle. You can have a balance of both beauty and power before hitting the tracks. Change your paint and graphics depending on who you want to impress or mislead. But the most important thing is what's under the hood. So make sure that you spend more on what can make you win. A glossy paint finish never won a race. But hey, even if you don't win, at least everyone took a second look.

Download : Forza Motorsport 2 : 3rd Official Trailer

Bringing it Home - TGS and X'06 Style

Gamers don't have to be on the Tokyo Game Show and X06 guest lists to have a front row seat to all of the action, because this year Xbox brings these event show floors to you. Following on from the success of "E3: Bringing It Home," Xbox is inviting all gamers to enjoy exclusive access via Xbox Live Marketplace to Tokyo Game Show, the largest show from the world's second largest gaming market, and X06, the ultimate Microsoft games showcase.
Starting Wednesday, September 20, through Friday, September 29, connected gamers can access the best content from the Tokyo Game Show in Japan and X06 in Barcelona, Spain, including highlights from both press briefings, daily updates and behind the scenes videos from the show floors as well as the hottest playable game demos and videos in high definition. The majority of this content will only be available until 12:00 a.m. PDT on September 29, so be sure to download everything you want while it is available.

In total, more than 100 pieces of new downloadable content will be available to gamers during the nine day period, including a never before announced major franchise on Xbox Live Arcade. In addition to new playable game demos, there will also be new game videos from the following titles being showcased at Tokyo Game Show and/or X06:

o Call of Duty® 3 (Activision)
o Forza Motorsport 2 (Microsoft Game Studios)
o Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (Eidos)
o Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom (Microsoft)
o Project Sylpheed (Square-Enix)
o Shrek the Third ™ (Activision)
o Viva Piñata (Microsoft Game Studios)
o Plus additional high definition videos from games to be announced at Tokyo Game Show and X06

Small Arms Gameplay


Here is some of the latest footage of Small Arms the xbox live arcade game that is due out in Nov 2006

Zune Details Announced

Thought the Zune had nothing to do with the Xbox after it became clear that it was set to be a media player? Well think again, because it seems it will have more in common with the 360 than initially meets the eye. Read the whole article by Xboxic here.

Gamexpert Xbox 360 Cooler King

Pinpoint Consumer Electronics will soon launch a new cooling device for the Xbox 360: the 'Gamexpert Xbox 360 Cooler King':[QUOTE]The Cooler King is the 3-in-one solution to cooling your XBox 360, connecting up to 4 media players at the same time and playing games with high definition sound and picture quality.1. The internal fan cooling system reduces the operating temperature of the console - helping to prolong gaming sessions.2. At the same time the Cooler King gives you the option to connect VGA, Component and S-VHS cables for high definition gaming, and optical output for digital surround sound.3. You can also connect your MP3 player, digital camera and additional wired controllers through the USB hub multi-tap facility.The Cooler King is easy to install - just plug into the XBox 360 and go! (Comes supplied with a scart lead for connection to standard definition TV).

Keep a eye out for these from your local online stores.

Cover Art for Halo: Ghosts of Onyx Revealed

Today Bungie Studios and Tor Books have released the cover art for the upcoming novel Halo: Ghosts of Onyx by Eric Nylund. Scheduled for release this November the book will be available just in time for the Holidays. We are sure looking forward to reading this anticipated novel.

Scramble New Screens and Videos

Scramble is finally released on Xbox Live Arcade and what better way to celebrate it than with a new videos. Developed by Konami and licensed to Stern Electronics Inc., the game is based on the original 1981 horizontally-scrolling, shoot 'em up arcade game

Click here for the Video

Battlefield: Bad Company Screenshots

Built from the ground-up for next-generation consoles using Digital Illusions’ bleeding-edge Frostbite™ game engine, Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. Featuring a deep, cinematic single-player experience loaded with adventure and dark humor, the game delivers the series’ trademark sandbox gameplay in a universe where nearly everything is destructible.

Tony Hawk's Project 8 Hands-On Preview

Neversoft granted "IGN writer, Douglass Perry access to a hands-on preview of its newest skateboard game title, the Tony Hawk's Project 8. Meant to be released for PS3 and Xbox 360 this November, the game radically works its way up from an entirely clean slate, and pulls it off amazingly. Check out the article here.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 Demo Available

For the Xbox 360 owners out there, Xbox Marketplace has just released the demo version of the game. You can try practice swings until the real game hits the stores on October. Perfect that swing! In this version the game doubles the number of courses from the last installment; 12 to be more precise. It's also gotten a bit harder, with more factors involved.

Demo: NBA 2K7

Now on the Marketplace for Xbox Live members in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. So if your in Australia you are going to have to use you US account.

Demo: LMA Manager

Free and on Marketplace now. This content is not available in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, or Taiwan.

Saints Row DLC Due Next Week

Saints Row won't be escaping the downloadable content phase that Microsoft and it's publishers are currently pushing - next week will see a batch of new clothing and tattoo designs up on the Marketplace (for an unknown amount of points) and at kiosks (for free). Sadly, there's nothing to enhance the game's 'ending' as yet, but for multiplayer the bunny slippers will be essential.

Here's the full list of goodies:

Clothing:
Samurai Helmet
Leather Eye Patch
Fake Tuxedo Shirt
Short Sleeve Tropical Shirt
Spiked Leather Jacket
Leopard/Tiger Skin Boxers
Leather Chaps
Crazy Bunny Slippers
Skull Ring
Saints Row Medallion
Saints Row Wrist Band

Tattoos:
Panther (Small)
Panther (Large)
Rattlesnake
Biohazard
Ankh
Spider

WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2007 Special Ed Info

Some of you WWE fans might still be wondering about getting the WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007 for the Xbox 360. But maybe you'll think again and get the Special Edition instead. Yes, the PS3 and PSP have their own versions of the game, but it seems that the Xbox 360 is going to have the main event: the Xbox 360 gets the Special Edition of the game.

If you click the picture below, you'd be able to see what you'd be getting with the Special Edition. Namely:

* an embossed metal case
* a bonus disc from the WWE DVD box set
* a limited edition WWE Trivia Book

What WWE fans might be enjoying, though, is the fact that this special edition is (well, as of now, that is) priced the same as the regular version. I guess that just about settles your decision, huh?

The Godfather - New Screenshots

And here comes more Screens from EA's The Godfather for the Xbox 360. Though the visuals of this game remains remain as bit iffy since there doesn't seem to be especially impressive about it just yet, the new features which EA promises for the next-gen version sound more than promising: All-new missions and contract hits, a new family compound, new venues, and more interaction with key characters. Additionally, an enhanced "Black Hand" combat system is supposed to provide more variety and power for the player's character.Check out all the screenshots here

Call of Duty 2 Sales Top 1 Million in the US

Call of Duty 2 for the Xbox 360, the game which was recently-named the most played game on Xbox Live has yet another trophy to add to it's glass cabinet today after publisher Activision announced that the Xbox 360 version has sold over 1 Million copies in the U.S territory alone. The award-winning title is the #1 best selling game on Xbox 360 and continues to be among the highest rated games for the platform as shown by the magical 1 Million sales mark. Awesome job Guys, im sure Call of Duty 3 will have similar sales.

The Xbox 360 Show

Podcast 12/09/06


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Links from Show

http://playstation.com.au/news/ps3_new_date_announced.jhtml

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/11681/EA-to-Offer-Dynamic-InGame-Ads-on-Xbox-360-and-PC/

http://dl.qj.net/Live-Vision-Video-Review-General-Videos-Xbox-360-Videos-Trailers/pg/12/fid/9790/catid/214

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/games/read.php?ID=454

http://www.egamesexpo.com.au/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scramble_(arcade_game)

http://www.dvdcrave.com/

For Direct Download click here

Gears of War Collectors Edition Box and Contents Pics

“Gears of War” is the first game developed by Epic Games exclusively for Microsoft Game Studios and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. “Gears of War” thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.

Included in the collectors edition is a highly collectible embossed metal box which includes the following additional content:

* Destroyed Beauty, the Gears of War hardbound art book
* Bonus special features DVD, including:
* An inside look at the making of Gears of War
* The "Art of Gears of War" trailer
* Gears of War: The Race to E3

Test Drive Unlimited Video Preview

Test Drive Unlimited Preview

New GOW Screenshots

Check them out here. Click on slides to enlarge.

NBA 2K7: Gameplay Video

Just as the title says here is one of the new NBA 2k7 movies. Hope you enjoy it.

Download Movie (File Size 76.64MB)

Forza Motorsport 2 Trailer

Microsoft released a new trailer for Forza Motersport 2. It’s the trailer that debuted on the GC at a private presentation and is now released to the general public. Game Director Dan Greenawalt also provided commentary during the video. It shows some great features from the game like the ideal racing line, tire simulation, suspension simulation, crash simulation and drafting. Check out the trailer here.

Saints Row Reviews

So the games now out, should you buy it or not? Read some of these reviews to help you decide.



http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=5245
http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/games/reviews/79588.shtml
http://consoles.gwn.com/reviews/gamereview.php/id/1003/
http://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/reviews/review/50/Saints-Row.html

Assassin's Creed Officially Announced for Xbox 360

After months of hearing it will be exclusive for the PS3 and the announcement days ago that the title will be available on the PC may have prompted this follow-up. The release of Assassin's Creed for the Xbox 360 will coincide with its PS3 release in the first quarter of 2007 and all us Xbox 360 fans couldnt be happier.

Saints Row : Region Free

Well it has been confirmed, Saints Row has been released and it is indeed region free. Therefore you can take advantage of this and order it via hong kong at a good deal cheaper ($55)

Heres the link to purchase the game

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-fc-49-en-70-1ij3.html

Dead Rising Sells 500,000 Copies

You’ve read it right, that’s a copy every 5 seconds for the last two weeks. It’s now officially the best selling next generation title for a Japanese developer to date. Why did it become so successful? According to the press release, Capcom improved its marketing sales and business operations functions in North America and Dead Rising’s success is supposedly attributable to these changes. Either way its still another week's wait for Australians to get there hands on this cool title.

Stranglehold Live Gameplay Footage @ Games Convention 2006

Check out this Awesome new Stranglehold game footage which has come out of the latest game convention in Germany. This is looking like a real hit for those of you who like Max Payne / Matrix.

Whats with the framerates?

As some of you probably already know, the Brothers in Arms Lepzig video is up on the in the US and Europe. You probably even know that the video has a terrible frame rate that really makes the game look poor. Did you know however that the video has been skipping all over the place on many 360 consoles? Well if you have been lucky enough to avoid this problem, you probably do not. Is it a bug in the Xbox 360 playback? Read more...

New Half-Life 2 Trailer Available Now

New footage from the second installment in Valve's first episodic trilogy is now available.This trailer reveals a little more about where the trilogy leads after Freeman's time in City 17. It also shows off the Cinematic Physics system enabled in the Source Engine by Gray Horsfield and others at Valve for Episode Two, which in our opinion is one monster of a pretty-picture-maker. This game has a Xbox 360 release date for Q1 2007

Download the trailer here (File Size 107.61 MB)

Enchanted Arms in stores next week.

Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that Enchanted Arms™ has shipped exclusively for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and will be available on store shelves this week. For all of us here in Australia it will be available on the 7th September 2006. Check all the info about the game here.

New Oblivion Content

You can now download from the Xbox Live Marketplace 'Spell Tomes' for 'Oblivion' This pack adds "Spell Tomes" to the world's random treasure. These books grant you wondrous and powerful magic spells, just by reading them!
This content is 80 points and not available in Mexico, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Italy or Japan.

Far Cry Instincts Predator Demo

The demo from Far Cry Instincts Predator has became available for download on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The demo is 344.48MB and is available worldwide, Asia excluded. This multiplayer demo can be played via Xbox Live, system link and splitscreen. It’s also featuring 5 different gametypes and 1 map for a maximum fun.