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robbie bach
Once Again, Microsoft Explains Why It Won't Go Blu-ray
Blu-ray won the format war. One HD game console (the PS3) already uses the format. The other one (the Xbox 360) doesn't. Microsoft says it plans to keep it that way. More »
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by MyLittlePwny: All those arguments are complete BS considering they went HD DVD in the first place.... 8 Responses | Other threads
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gallery
Bon Appetit, New Resident Evil 5 Screens
New Resident Evil 5 Screens! That's the good news. The bad news is that there are five screens and not a single one shows a zombie riding a dirt bike. Sloppy, Capcom!
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by Rompehamster: I am so AMPED for this game!! RE4 was a masterpiece that was just kept getting better as you progressed through 13 Responses | Other threads
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activision blizzard
CES 09: Prototype Impressions: It's Been A While, Alex
Radical and Activision brought a newly previewable build of the open world game Prototype to CES, showing it off in the THX booth. THX? Why? Well, Prototype is THX 7.1 certified on the Xbox 360. More » -
mea culpa
CES 09: Whoops! Halo Wars Release Date Still March 3
The exciting news that North American gamers will get Halo Wars a few days earlier than planned wasn't exactly news. It was a mistake. It's still landing on these shores March 3rd. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by ReconToaster.: SO the end is not so nigh? I hate halowars...... 18 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Here's Your 2009 Consumer Electronics Show Coverage
The 2009 Consumer Electronics Show officially kicked off today and our very own Mike McWhertor is feet down, hands-on at the show with an eye towards gaming do-dads, announcements and goodies.
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by Colossi: I'm waiting for Mass Effect 2 on the PS3 announcement!! Come on EA don't let us down!... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Anchored Down In Anchorage
Snowy Fallout 3 DLC Screens, Now With More Ninja
Bethesda is back to their old three screenshots at a time tricks, delivering three chilly new screenshots from their upcoming Operation Anchorage downloadable content for Fallout 3. More » -
Fable II
Fable II's Knothole Island DLC Hits Next Week
Fable II's Knothole Island hits Xbox Live worldwide on Jan. 13 for $10 (800MP). And the expansion isn't coming without gifts. Even gamers who don't purchase it will get some freebies next week. More »
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by Guitaratomik: I ask again with a completely straight face and this could be a deal breaker........Will this bring my dog back?... 35 Responses | Other threads
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clips
This Is A New Prototype Clip
Shape-shifting sandbox title Prototype is ready to morph onto consoles this summer. It's got superhero strength, stealth and even parkour. Something for the whole family! More »
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by 8231PH: No more games with parkour please. Although wasn't Mario the original parkour...eh..est. Parkourer....What do you call someone that..eh..parkours??? But no seriously, parkouring 31 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
There Are 25 Million Copies Of Halo In The Wild
Yup, more from Robbie Bach's supporting role during yesterday's Microsoft CES keynote. While rappin', he announced that since the release of the first Halo, over 25 million games in the series have been sold. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by CatboyMac: Halo is my 3rd favorite Video Game character, right next to Metroid and Kid Icarus. 13 Responses | Other threads
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aliens
Aliens: Colonial Marines Due Before July
Bit hard not to be excited about Gearbox's new Aliens shooter. But how can we plan our excitement schedule if we don't know when the game's coming out? More » -
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clips
Kodu CES Presentation Clip
Kodu is Microsoft's crack at this whole user-generated content thing. Technically, it looks promising! But my Lord, XNA title or not, those visuals need some work.
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by akaklo: This thing looks like it wouldn't even survive the last generation of gaming (PS2/XBOX/GC). Graphically it's ugly, simplistic and lacks 10 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Free Gears of War 2 Flashback Map Pack Now For Sale
That's Gears of War 2 Flashback Map Pack is now available on Xbox LIVE Markeplace. Remember that? The five maps are 400 Microsoft Points (US$5). Not a bad deal. More »
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by XanderSan: For people who rent games via gamefly or alternative, this was definitely one of the bigger kicks in the nuts... 13 Responses | Other threads
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call of duty
Some Call Of Duty 4 Stats To Boggle The Mind
Over on his blog, Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling has posted some user statistics they've gleaned from the 360 version of Call of Duty 4. Stuff like how there's now been, oh, over 10,000,000 unique users. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by gee: Damn that Mile High Club achievement... 22 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Microsoft Inch Further Up The LittleBigPlanet Bandwagon With Kodu
Remember last year, we brought word of "Buko", an XNA title that Microsoft were quietly showing off which sounded suspiciously like LittleBigPlanet? Well it's not quiet anymore, they just showed it during the CES keynote. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by MikeJames: Im calling it rite now.LITTLEBIGPLANET KILLER. KODU will take SACKBOY to school. 28 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
[Update] Halo Wars Demo Dated, Release Brought Forward
Microsoft's Robbie Bach just announced during the company's CES keynote that a demo for Ensemble's swansong title, Halo Wars on the 360, will be made available for download on Xbox Live on February 5. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by Ranzell: I've never played a good console RTS, and I doubt I ever will. All strategy games are meant for the... 23 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
CES 09: Liveblogging Microsoft's CES Keynote: Just The Games
Keynotes have changed. Microsoft's 2009 CES keynote is being helmed by CEO Steve Ballmer, the first not to be delivered by founder Bill Gates. It's also going to be light on video game content.
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Jaclo: Why do corporate execs think that we care about all of these figures? They mean nothing to us. 6 Responses | Other threads
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impressions
Three Things I Liked About X-Blades
The last game in the world I expected to like anything about is X-Blades – it’s a blatantly sexist, shallow anime rip-off with a paper-thin plot. More » -
aaron greenberg
Microsoft Dates PlayStation 3 Price Drop For Springtime
The PlayStation 3 will get a price drop in 2009. It just has to if Sony wants the console to keep up, install base-wise. Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg agrees and expects a cheaper PS3 within months. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by crabperson: Wow, the competitors are telling us when another console's price will drop? Has it really come to this?... 33 Responses | Other threads
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left 4 dead
Major Left 4 Dead Update Coming Very Soon to PC, Console
Valve will be announcing a major update to the software development kit for PC users and downloadable content details for the Xbox 360 "very soon", a company spokesman told Kotaku today.
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skate or die
Skate Early With The Skate 2 Demo
Skateboarding fans eager to experience the second game in EA's Skate series will find satisfaction in the coming week, as the company announces a Skate 2 demo for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by rainofwalrus: SKATE was one of the best games ever made. 8 Responses | Other threads
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street fighter iv
The Kind of Cammy Images You've Come To Expect
While Street Fighter series character Cammy White did not bring her assets to the arcade version of SFIV, she is doing so to the home versions. More » -
clips
Please Be Seated For This King Of Fighters XII Trailer
Heed the warning. Don't stand and watch. If you're standing, it's further for your jaw to fall before it hits the ground. More chance of seriously hurting yourself.
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by suya123: I am so pissed that older Terry is not in this! We might not get Buster Wolf! 21 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Energizer Reveals Hot Controller On Controller Charging Stations
Battery maker Energizer wants to be more than just your battery maker of choice. It wants a slice of that sweet video game accessories revenue, announcing four controller charging stations in advance of CES '09. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Tahsin Shamim: i think the ps3 controller charge station looks better than the other 2 charge stations.... 11 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Rumor: NiGHTS Sequel Was Originally An Xbox 360, PS3 Game
Sega's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams for the Wii was once planned for release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, but shifted platforms against the wishes of Sonic Team producer Takashi Iizuka.
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Vehks: Said that sonic team was "bored, weary, closed-minded and out of touch with any sense of what makes games good 21 Responses | Other threads
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captain planet
Discover Five Simple Ways To "Green" Your Gaming
If you're concerned about global warmi... I mean, climate change, but also happen to spend a good portion of your free time gaming, Discovery has five helpful environmentally conscious tips for you. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by TheDJ17: Now every gamer can help pervent "Global Warming" to bad it dosen't exist.... 34 Responses | Other threads
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eidos
New Trailer And Screens Herald Battlestations: Pacific Website
Eidos has just launched Battlestations.net, the community-focused website for their upcoming follow-up to Battlestations: Midway, Battlestations: Pacific, and they're celebrating by bombarding fans with new screens and trailers.
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Bad Ninja
New Ninja Blade Screens And Ninja Blade Facts
Microsoft has releases a storm of new Ninja Blade screenshots showing off just how silly Ryu Haybusa would look without the mouth piece of his Ninja Outfit.
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by DreamoftheEndless: I wonder how much of this will be QTE. 10 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Gears 2 *Should* Be Fixed Later This Month
We loved Gears of War 2. Nearly gave it our game of the year award! But one thing we don't like is that, for some people, the game's online play is all screwed up. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by hiryu3: I love how some people crap all over Sony and online gaming but when it comes to M$, Halo ro... 15 Responses | Other threads
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britain
Microsoft Suing To Get Some 360s Back
For American readers, know this: British retailer Woolworths are done for. They close up shop today. But out in Woolworths warehouses across Britain are tons of Xbox 360 consoles. And Microsoft want them back. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by samfr: How many lucky British dudes out there who got a chance to grab an xbox before Woolworths was closed? Jeez, 20 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Microsoft Announces More Platinum Collection Titles, More iDOLM@STER
In Japan, next February sees three more titles to Microsoft's Xbox 360 budget Platinum Collection line. They are:
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by sugarray: Idolmaster would sell EXTREMELY well if released in the States and Europe.With all the new casuals and younger folks(especially young... 8 Responses | Other threads
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