Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Demo This Week

Criterion Games today announced a demo for Need for Speed Hot Pursuit. This demo will give gamers early access to this holiday’s hottest action racing title. Starting October 26 for a limited time, players can experience the intensity of friendly competition, using Need for Speed’s revolutionary social network, Autolog. This new in-game technology makes personalized recommendations to gamers based on what their friends have been playing. Autolog is a brilliantly simple feature that challenges each player to set the best race time amongst their friends. Play alone and reign supreme against the game’s AI or invite just one friend to join, and unlock a second track in the demo. Playing with friends or frenemies, players kick off an addictive competitive loop where the compulsion to be the best and earn bragging rights is irresistible.

In the Need for Speed Hot Pursuit demo, players will be able to chase as a cop in the Dark Horse Hot Pursuit event, speeding through the coastal highway and mountainous ridges of Seacrest County. At the heart of the demo is a social network called Autolog that tracks cop and racer performances while playing solo and uses those statistics to generate fierce competition between friends. Once players add a friend to their Need for Speed friends list, the second event will unlock called Roadster’s Reborn, where gamers can compete as racers to set the best times. When they download and play the demo they will also earn 500 bounty award points in the full game for both Cop and Racer careers**. Accruing bounty will allow players to unlock events and exotic cars and progress through their careers in the full game.

The Need for Speed Hot Pursuit demo will be available for download October 26 on Xbox LIVE.

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Konami Releases 3D Ultra Mini Golf 2 On Xbox Live

Konami and Wanako Games today announced the release of Ultra Minigolf Adventures 2 for the Xbox Live Arcade. Below you will find the official description and a link to add the game to the download Que of your Xbox 360. 3D Ultra MiniGolf 2
Price: 800 Microsoft points
Availability: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, North America, Spain and U.K.

Dash Text: Swing back into action with 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2, jam-packed with more holes, more fun and more minigolf hysteria! Score perfect hole-in-ones as you putt through 54 mind-bending holes in three outrageous themes. Play through the Haunted Manor, Manic Museum, Winter Wonderland or dare to create your own wacky course. Use a variety of silly power-ups to sabotage your opponents as you tee off in 4 player matches. It’s game time as you customize your character with over-the-top accessories including a diving helmet, elf ears, Roman sandals and more

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Dhailas First Trailer

Wild Games Studio Inc. announces the development of our first trailer, featuring Dhaila, a young girl and her extraordinary powers. She can absorb the DNA of other creatures, making the heroin able to acquire it”s shape at any time.This is the first of 2 trailers that follow and form a story.

The story is set in the fantasy world of Martania. Dysan the tyrant forces the people into submission and forces them to work through the influence he has over all the dragons in the territory. Extracting from Dysan the precious stones of the mines to enhance his magical skills, the people are unwillingly witnessing the gain of magical powers of the tyrant. The resistance have more difficulty to protect their valleys from Dysan dragons. Here, Dhaila comes into scene.

You can watch the trailer on www.wildgamestudio.com and on our youtube channel at www.youtube.com/wildgamesstudio.

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TXB Review Fallout New Vegas

Bethseda and Obsidian Entertainment released Fallout: New Vegas last week to rabid fans looking for their latest open world fix. Does this semi-sequel to the critically acclaimed Fallout 3 live up the reputation set out by its predecessors? Read our 3 page review to find out our final verdict.

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Just Cause 2 Launches on Platinum and Classics

Square Enix today announced Just Cause 2 is available now on the Platinum Hits range from Sony and the Classics range from Microsoft in the UK.

If you haven’t already had your dose of Just Cause 2’s relentless adrenaline-fueled action, there’s never been a better time. Released to critical acclaim in spring 2010, Just Cause 2 set a new benchmark in sandbox gaming with a playground of over 1000km, packed with opportunities for causing chaos. With the new price-point, it’s the perfect opportunity to sky-dive, BASE jump and grapple your way into one of the most incredible and compelling action shooters of this generation.

As Rico Rodriguez, the Agency's most powerful weapon, players must take on the island of Panau and its military regime in order to track down Rico's former boss and mentor, Tom Sheldon, who has gone rogue with millions in Agency cash and intel. Using a unique grapple and parachute combination, there is no vertical limit as the air becomes your playground: grapple a passing plane in flight, hijack helicopters, BASE jump from the tallest buildings or mountains and leave a trail of chaos and destruction in your wake. Just Cause 2 offers players the freedom to tackle missions any way they choose and, with over 100 vehicles and countless upgrades and collectibles, the choices for relentless adrenaline-fueled action are limitless.

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Radiangames Fluid Now Available on Xbox Live

Radiangames is proud to announce its fourth game, Fluid, is now available for download through Xbox Live Indie Games on the Xbox 360 for 80 MSP ($1).

In Fluid, players race as fluidly as possible to collect all the dots and avoid the growing swarm of killer jellyfish. Using powerpills, vortices, speed pads, and teleporters, they try to perfect their runs across 30 levels and 5 extreme levels.

In addition to being available directly through the Games Marketplace on Xbox 360 consoles, the game can be queued for downlaod at the Xbox 360 Marketplace site.

“More than any game I’ve made in the series, Fluid has to be played to be properly appreciated,” said Luke Schneider of Radiangames. “The fluid controls, intuitive gameplay, and flowing graphics combine to form a gameplay experience that feels unique and familiar at the same time.”

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Fable Fans Planet 1 Million Flags

The millionth flag has been planted in Fable III: Kingmaker as the battle between Royal foot soldiers and Rebel warriors spreads across Europe, with over sixty thousand players now taking part in what can only be described as a virtual land grab of epic proportion.

Free to download, Fable III: Kingmaker is the new geo-location based mobile game which was launched earlier this month and allows you to fight as either a Rebel or a Royal as you battle to reign supreme in the land of Europa.

By simply tagging your location and planting a virtual flag using the GPS facility on your smart phone, you can stake a claim to unclaimed or opposing team territory and earn gold which you can spend in the full game of Fable III is released on Xbox 360. Over sixty four million pieces of gold have already been earned by players eager to build their bank balance before the full game hits stores on October 29th.

After all, to build an empire you need the backing of the bank – so whether you opt to save the cash and invest in industrial empire that will employ your loyal minions, buy a gypsy caravan and a crate of wine in a friend-finding mission, or just invest in a nice new bed for you and your spouse to… share… you get to choose how you spend the gold earned in Fable III: Kingmaker.

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Xbox 360 Has a Strong September In The U.K

The Xbox 360 had a very solid month in September across the pond in the United Kingdom. Nearly 48% of all software/console sales in the region can be attributed to the Xbox 360. The top two selling titles for the month were Fifa 11 and Halo: Reach.

Next month’s numbers should include early Kinect sales and EA’s recently released Medal of Honor which has reported first day sales of 1.5 million units.Top Selling Software For September 2010 (uk)

1. FIFA 11 (EA)
2. Halo: Reach (Microsoft)
3. F1 2010 (Codemasters)
4. Dead Rising 2 (Capcom)
5. Mafia II (2K Games)
6. Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days (Square Enix)
7. Toy Story 3 (Disney)
8. Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands (Ubisoft)
9. Sports Champions (Sony)
10. Just Dance (Ubisoft)

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Breach Hardcore Mode Detailed

Atomic Games, a developer of simulations for US military and intelligence agencies, announced today the details of Hardcore Mode in Breach for the Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360. Breach’s Hardcore Mode promises players the opportunity to test themselves and their tactics in an FPS like never before all in a title that costs less than £20.00.

When Atomic first showed off Breach to gamers, the game's realism caused some organizations that use other Atomic training systems to show interest in using a modified version of Breach as a training aid for their operatives. Since Breach was made from the beginning to offer new kinds of authenticity not available in other shooters, adding in a sim-like HardCore Mode for both operatives and gamers was not difficult. Between its robust destruction and active cover technologies, it can simulate aspects of urban warfare better than any other multiplayer title. Add in its ability to simulate small arms fire, including range, velocity and caliber, and its purpose is clear.

Breach, unlike any other current game, is about using cover and denying its use to the enemy, allowing for the true element of surprise and the ability to use real world tactics in a virtual environment. When players use the new Hardcore Mode in conjunction with the Sole Survivor game type, they will be able to experience Breach similar to the way real world Operators will as they train. Some of the components of Hardcore Mode are listed below,

Hardcore Mode:

New "Sole Survivor" Game Type: Each player is given only one life and no re-spawns, causing them to move and shoot with far more care and precision in this Team Deathmatch-like competition.Minimal HUD experience – Aiming reticule and other items turned off, while certain other items are left in as real life affords greater situational awareness.Disabling of Mini-Map radar system - removes the ability to use the radar to track enemy and friendly forces, players must be more aware of their surroundings.Disabling of ammo counter and weapon fire-mode display.Disabling of Kill Cam system: No longer gives you a hint about the person who killed you or where they were located, keeping your effective kill locations hidden.Modified Damage Settings creating a more lethal experience: More realistic damage from all weapons, making direct fire fights highly lethal. Use cover to gain the upper hand.Hardcore mode can be applied to any of the existing maps and Game types: Creating a unique twist for the serious gamers across the board.Filter match searchers by normal or hardcore to match your play style

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Job Posting Hints At New Exclusive From Remedy Software

A job listing available on Gamasutra.com outlines a new project being developed by Remedy for the Xbox 360. No specifics in regards to the genre of the title were revealed but it will be made using the Hanson middleware engine. Remedy is seeking a producer with at least 5 years experience to assist with the title.

Remedy’s last game – Alan Wake – was an Xbox 360 exclusive and sold more than 250,000 units since its July 2010 release. Other series in the Remedy stable include the first two Max Payne titles and the Death Rally series from the late 1990s.

As soon as we have more news about Remedy’s new project we will bring it to you.

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Kinect Fantastic Pets

Offering a highly interactive fantasy experience that erases the line between the virtual and real worlds, THQ today announced Fantastic Pets on Kinect for Xbox 360, no controller required. The first augmented reality game for Kinect for Xbox 360, Fantastic Pets puts players on-screen where their movements and voice commands allow them to play side-by-side with a pet of their own creation. Developed by Blitz Games Studios, Fantastic Pets on Kinect for Xbox 360 is scheduled for release in March 2011.

“Fantastic Pets offers an incredibly high level of interactivity, creativity and originality,” said Martin Good, Executive Vice President, THQ Kids, Family, Casual Games, and Global Online Services. “As you discover your pet’s personality and become enmeshed within the world, Fantastic Pets becomes more like a personalized adventure and less like a game.”

About Fantastic Pets
Fantastic Pets brings a world of adventure into the living room. Players start with four domestic animals – dog, cat, horse and lizard – that can be morphed into imaginative creations from mystical unicorns to ferocious dragons. Kinect for Xbox 360 technology enables players to step inside the world and onto the screen where they can play and care for their pets. Voice recognition allows players to command their pet throughout mini-games and Talent Shows to reach the professional ranks of a Pet Trainer. Players can unlock news items and activities, in addition to taking pictures of themselves and their pet to share with family and friends.

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Release of Costume Quest for XBLA

THQ today announced that Costume Quest, a charming and humorous Adventure/Role-Playing game, is now available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360. Costume Quest is the first downloadable game from Tim Schafer's award-winning studio Double Fine Productions, and was created by its project lead, Tasha Harris. Costume Quest is rated E10+ and is available for the suggested download price of 1200 Microsoft Points.

"We are thrilled to add Costume Quest to our downloadable games portfolio," said Martin Good, Executive Vice President, THQ Kids, Family, Casual Games, and Global Online Services. "Costume Quest is a game that represents our focus and determination to deliver quality games across a variety of digital distribution platforms."

"We are extremely excited here at Double Fine to be releasing our first downloadable game," added Tim Schafer, founder & CEO of Double Fine Productions. "Costume Quest is an awesome start and a great sign of things to come from Double Fine and THQ."

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Crysis 2 Multiplayer Beta Begins On Xbox 360

Crytek and EA’s upcoming futuristic first person shooter Crysis 2 has entered a closed invite only beta exclusively on the Xbox 360 this week. The beta is reportedly an early test of Crysis 2’s multiplayer component and it may expand to other platforms as EA/Crytek collect more data. Invitations for the closed beta were sent to Crysis fans who signed up at the exclusive website back in June.

Crysis 2 takes place in a ruined New York City which is under alien attack in the year 2023. The player will be able to customize their armor’s power and weapon’s attachments similar to the original PC title. The player character is a former Green Barrett who steals the nanosuit to take up arms against the alien invaders.

The full version of Crysis 2 will be available for multiple platforms including Xbox 360, PC and Playstation 3 on March 22nd, 2011.

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Announcing Evil DPad

The holiday season is approaching quickly and gamers are getting ready to wait in line for their favorite releases. Halo: Reach has flown off store shelves and we imagine the same will happen with Call of Duty: Black Ops. As a result, gamers will need high-performance controllers with the reliability that matches their skill set. Evil Controllers has created a controller for them.

Evil Controllers are proud to announce their new product, the Evil D-Pad. For almost 5 years Microsoft has left gamers with an impotent directional pad. A D-Pad so worthless most gamers stopped using it altogether (unless they had to), but that didn't mean game designers had. At Evil Controllers the mad scientists have made their decision to step up to the plate. While Adam Coe is running the show, he's still a serious gamer and he says, “You know, there isn't anything more frustrating then losing a match because the controller didn't respond correctly, and it's funny, because the solution for this kind of problem is so simple.”

From then on Evil Controllers was on a mission, and their redesign promises that all of your inputs are 100% accurate. This controller modification transforms the D-Pad to the core of what it is. 4 buttons. The simplicity of it's design allows gamers to avoid errors made using the traditional axis D-pad to ensure only their intended inputs are registered.

For over two decades gamers have been using these axis D-Pads complacently, but the Xbox 360's D-pad really displays the error of its design. The problem with these pads are that they've got one big button to push four separate ones. As a result, a gamer's accuracy hasn't rested solely in their hands, but in the design of their controller. By removing the axis that typically connects the 4 directional inputs, Evil Controllers has designed a new controller that is truly a new way to play. One that removes calculated risks, and uncalculated errors.

No more accidental gun swaps, no more accidental leaps in Street Fighter, no more accidents. Period. With this controller your accuracy is fully rewarded. The Evil D-Pad uses point to point player contact with the benefit of absolute precision. When it comes to serious gaming and serious competition you'd be a ridiculous competitor to consider playing without one.

The Evil D-Pad removes all of the random elements from the player's game while increasing functionality across the board. The Evil D-Pad is incredible for first and third-Person shooters, allowing basic maneuvers to be pulled off flawlessly every time. In fighting games the Evil D-Pad's design works as it should, diagonals are activated by pressing two directional buttons at the same time, and thanks to absence of the axis design, player's precise inputs will be rewarded with accurate outcomes every time. While the Evil Ambassadors (our interns) can't agree on everything, there is one thing they all believe unanimously, “Shoryukens have never been easier.”

You can find our Evil D-Pads at EvilControllers.com and bare witness to the most reliable and most accurate controllers in the industry.

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Crazy Taxi Available for Hire Again this November

SEGA announced today that the HD remake of Crazy Taxi will be available for download worldwide this November. This re-mastered classic will arrive on Xbox LIVE Arcade on 24th November. Players will be able to hurtle off parking garage roofs and barrel through traffic-packed streets for a low fare of 800 Microsoft points.

“Crazy Taxi is the second installment in our Dreamcast revival, and we hope this release will prove every bit as nostalgic to fans as Sonic Adventure did last month!” said Haruki Satomi, VP of Digital Business at SEGA.

New features in this remake include high-definition 720p graphics presented in a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, leaderboards and trophy awards, and two game types to experience – Arcade Mode and Original Mode. Classic features making a comeback include sixteen minigames that hone taxi-driving skills, huge San Francisco-style hills for plenty of hang time, and occasional deep-sea exploration opportunities.

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Konami Announces 'X Men The Arcade Game' For XBLA

At the New York Comic Con Marvel and Konami jointly announced that they will be releasing X Men The Arcade Game on XBLA sometime in 2011. For the uninformed X Men The Arcade Game was a 1992 beat-em up that allowed up to six friends to take on the roles of various X Men in their battle to take down Magneto. Each character has a special “mutant ability” that would clear all of the enemies on a single screen.

Players are able to choose between Cyclops, Colossus, Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler or Dazzler. All of the original art assets and cheesy voice acting are being carried over from the original arcade title. New additions include the ability to play the Japanese version of the game and online co-operative play for up to six people.

As more information is available on X Men The Arcade Game we will be sure to bring it to you.

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Game Feast culminates this week with the release of the much-anticipated indie game Super Meat Boy after scraping in at just under 1000 deaths, give our review a read to see if it's worth your time (hint: it is).

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Medal of Honor Scores at Retails

Electronic Arts today announced great Medal of Honor day one sales and that the game is well in position for an outstanding holiday. Co-developed by EA’s Danger Close Studio in Los Angeles and DICE in Stockholm, Medal of Honor launched yesterday with strong momentum and early internal indicators show that the game is off to a great commercial start. In the U.S., retail response has been overwhelmingly positive with midnight launch events at nearly all Gamestop locations nationwide and with major mass merchandising retail chains already exceeding their Day 1 forecasts.

“We anticipate Medal of Honor to be one of the biggest video game titles launched this year,” said Bob McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Merchandising at GameStop. “This underscores how video gaming has emerged as mainstream entertainment.”

Medal of Honor is set to ship this Friday in the UK and the rest of Europe, and has already earned massive acclaim amongst some of the world’s toughest critics. Zoo Magazine gave it a perfect 5 out of 5 while Gamesmaster scored it at 85% stating that it is “more realistic than Call of Duty”; ComputerAndVideogames.com scored it an 85 and hailed it, “an engrossing online shooter” and Eurogamer scored Medal of Honor an 8 out of 10 calling it “compelling and enjoyable”.

For the first time in its 11-year history, Medal of Honor leaves the WWII theatre and enters the modern setting of war-torn Afghanistan. The game is told through the lens of a small band of fictional characters within the real-life Tier 1 Operators, a relatively unknown instrument of the U.S. Military. Tier 1 Operators function under the National Command Authority to take on missions so dangerous, so specialized, they require an elite level of soldier. The unparalleled authenticity and realism in the Medal of Honor single player campaign is supported by a multiplayer mode awarded “Best Multiplayer of E3 2010” by GameSpy, with its dedicated servers and full feature set developed by DICE, delivering one of the most seamless online experiences of the year.

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'The Sacrifice' Now Available On Xbox Live

The latest add-on for Left for Dead and Left for Dead 2 has been released by Valve on to the Xbox Live Marketplace. Priced at 560 MS Points and available for both Left For Dead Titles – The Sacrifice allows gamers to continue the story as told in the previous DLC chapter “The Passing”. The add-on is a separate download for each game and adds 250 gamerscore to whichever game it is purchased for.

Aside from the additional story the add-on offers new dialog for the original four survivors as well as their Left 4 Dead 2 counterparts. It also adds a port of the “No Mercy” campaign from the original game for owners of Left for Dead 2.

Below you can find a full list of achievements added in The Sacrifice.

SUPREME SACRIFICE (50G)
Complete "The Sacrifice".

KILL BILL (50G)
Have Bill sacrifice himself for the team.

CHAOS GENERATOR (50G)
Have all three generators running at once in The Sacrifice finale.

BARREL ROLLED (50G)Kill a Special Infected with an exploding barrel.

SACRIFIZZLE (50G)
As a Special Infected, incap someone who is trying to sacrifice themselves.

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Quake Arena Arcade Reviewed By Australian Ratings Board

ID Software’s long awaited port of Quake III Arena for the Xbox Live Arcade could be ready to deploy in the coming months. The Australian Ratings Board recently rated the game on their website. The game earned a rating of 15+. It is not uncommon for new games to be revealed through ratings systems such as the ESRB or Australian Ratings Board.

Quake Arena Arcade features over 35 maps which include new creations and classic maps taken from the original Quake III Arena and its expansion Team Arena. The gameplay is slowed down a bit to compensate due to use of a controller versus a keyboard and mouse. The last time a playable version of Quake Arena Arcade was shown to the public/press was ay the Penny Arcade Expo in 2009.



No further information on the release date or price for Quake Arena has been revealed but as soon as we have it we will bring it to you.

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Star Raiders ReImagined for Next Generation

The franchise that helped create the space combat genre is preparing all flight systems as Atari brings the iconic Star Raiders to next generation platforms. The return of Star Raiders will combine tense aerial assaults and dogfights with a compelling new storyline, striking visual style and exhilarating single and multi-player gameplay. Atari will look to recruit a new generation of gamers when Star Raiders shoots onto the Xbox 360 in early 2011.

Originally released in 1979, Star Raiders became the first ever first-person space combat title, inspiring several generations of “space combat simulation” titles throughout the 80’s and 90’s. This exciting new take on this Atari treasure will pay tribute to the original while ushering in an all new, captivating episodic experience. Star Raiders will offer familiar battle elements including space warps and galactic tactical maps with all new features like radical battle transformations and customizable ships.

“When launched over thirty years ago, Star Raiders became a classic Atari release and helped to introduce 3D gaming, space combat simulators and first-person shooters”, said John Burns, Vice President and General Manager for Atari Europe. “Our new re-imagined Star Raiders introduces new features and competitive co-op and team based multiplayer gameplay.”

Moreover, the all-new Star Raiders will bring powerful online play to the franchise for the first time. Co-op campaigns and competitive team-based multiplayer will enthrall both original and new fans.

Developed by Incinerator Studios, Star Raiders will be available in early 2011. For more information, please log onto www.atari.com or www.starraiders.com

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Dance Central Total Track List Revealed

Harmonix and MTV Games today released the full list of songs and artists featured on the DanceCentral on-disc soundtrack. Completely free from any controller, every routine features fun choreography and authentic routines for beginners and experts alike of all ages to master, alongside a killer soundtrack that spans a great sampling of pop, funk, hip-hop, Latin and R&B artists, including Cascada, Kool & The Gang, Kylie Minogue, No Doubt, Salt-N-Pepa, Nelly Furtado, Christina Milian and more.

Dance Central, exclusive for Kinect for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, will be available Nov. 4, 2010 in North America and Nov. 10, 2010 in Europe.

"We felt it was very important to launch Dance Central with a balanced selection of the latest, greatest and all-time classic tracks," said Paul DeGooyer, Senior Vice President of Music, Electronic Games and Programming for MTV Networks. "The setlist on the disc really achieves that goal, offering everything from "jerking" to disco, from Rihanna to Young MC. Whatever your jam, we think you'll find something to get you moving in this contagiously fun soundtrack."

Dance Central full on-disc track list:

Audio Push – "Teach Me How To Jerk"

Basement Jaxx – "Rendez-vu"

Beastie Boys – "Body Movin' (Fatboy Slim Remix)"

Beenie Man – "King Of The Dancehall"

Bell Biv DeVoe – "Poison"

Benny Benassi – "Satisfaction"

Cascada – "Evacuate the Dancefloor"

Christina Milian – "Dip It Low"

The Commodores – "Brick House"

Craig Mack – "Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)"

Dirty Vegas – "Days Go By"

Eric B. & Rakim – "Don't Sweat the Technique"

Fannypack – "Hey Mami"

Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne – "Down"

Kool & The Gang – "Jungle Boogie"

Kylie Minogue – "Can't Get You Out of My Head"

Lady Gaga – "Just Dance"

Lady Gaga – "Poker Face"

Lipps Inc – "Funky Town"

M.I.A. – "Galang '05"

Nelly Furtado – "Maneater"

Nina Sky – "Move Ya Body"

No Doubt – "Hella Good"

Pitbull – "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)"

Quad City DJ's – "C'mon N' Ride It (The Train)"

Rihanna – "Pon de Replay"

Salt-N-Pepa – "Push It"

Snoop Dogg/Pharrell – "Drop It Like It's Hot"

Soulja Boy Tell 'Em – "Crank That (Soulja Boy)"

Technotronic – "Pump Up the Jam"

Wreckx-n-Effect – "Rump Shaker"

Young MC – "Bust A Move"

Dance Central will feature downloadable content beginning Nov. 4, 2010. Each song will not only deliver fresh music, but also completely new routines that will keep dance parties going for months to come.

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Pinball FX 2 Delayed

Originally set to release tomorrow, October 13th, as part of "Game Feast", Pinball FX 2 has been pushed back until October 27th. They will be expanding the "Game Feast" event to include the new release date, which is kool, and taking the time to make sure everything, including the vaunted backwards compatibility works with Pinball FX is just good decision making. I'm looking forward to thi8s one in a big way, and since it will now be out on my birthday, I'm a happy pinballer! I may have to find a way to celebrate (contest? for free games?) here on TXB, so those wanting this title should pay special attention as time draws near. Here’s the official Press Release for all the details.

PINBALL FX 2™ TO RELEASE OCTOBER 27 ON XBOX LIVE® ARCADE

Slight delay of Pinball FX2™ results in extension of Game Feast

Los Angeles, CA – October 12, 2010 – ZEN Studios, the definitive leader in arcade-style pinball videogames, announced today that “Pinball FX 2” will now release on October 27, 2010 on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as part of “Game Feast&rd quo; presented by Microsoft Game Studios.

“Pinball FX2 is really making the most of what the Xbox LIVE marketplace offers in terms of trying and buying game content.” said Mark Coates, Lead Producer at Microsoft Games Studios. “With so many new and innovative features like full backwards compatibility with "Pinball FX", free trials of every table and exciting in-game community notifications, we decided to take a little extra time to ensure the launch of “Pinball FX 2” is absolutely perfect. We are incredibly excited to release on October 27 with an amazing pinball platform.”

“Pinball FX 2” is a free download for any Xbox LIVE Arcade user, and features a robust trial system allowing the player to sample each table in the game. Featuring the most advanced ball physics and social features to date, full backwards compatibility for original “Pinball FX”owners, along with a new collection of beautifully designed tables and more DLC releases to follow, the “Pinball FX 2” platform is the best videogame pinball experience available.

For more information, please visit www.pinballfx.com.

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Metal of Honor Deploys to Retail

Electronic Arts today announced that Medal of Honor is now available at retail stores in North America. Co-developed by EA’s Danger Close Studio in Los Angeles and DICE in Stockholm, Medal of Honor heralds the return of EA’s storied first person shooter franchise with award-winning multiplayer combat and stunningly authentic single-player incursions. Set in today’s real-world war zone and inspired by actual missions in Afghanistan, Medal of Honor was developed with unprecedented access to the U.S. Army as well as active and retired Tier 1 Operators. The game brings a new level of authenticity to interactivity, inspired by soldiers’ stories from the war in Afghanistan.

For the first time in its 11-year history, Medal of Honor leaves the WWII theater and enters the modern setting of war-torn Afghanistan. The game is told through the lens of a small band of fictional characters within the real-life Tier 1 Operators, a relatively unknown instrument of the U.S. Military. Tier 1 Operators function under the National Command Authority to take on missions so dangerous, so specialized; they require an elite level of soldier. The unparalleled authenticity and realism in the Medal of Honor single player campaign is supported by a multiplayer mode awarded “Best Multiplayer of E3 2010” by GameSpy, with its dedicated servers and full feature set developed by DICE, delivering one of the most seamless online experiences of the year.

Will you be picking up the game? How do you like it?

Check out IGN's video review:

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Editorial The Weapons of Dead Rising 2

Have you experienced the glory of combining two chainsaws and a paddle in to a Paddle Saw in Dead Rising 2? If you haven’t then community columnist 0LunarEclipse0 has a special editorial you might want to read.

In his first editorial 0LunarEclipse0 runs us down a list of his favorite weapons and why they are excellent weapons of destruction. Waste no time and click the links below.

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Guitar Hero WoR 18 New Tracks

Already augmenting the massive 93 song on-disc set list in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock with over 550 additional tracks currently available, the Guitar Hero music library is bringing even more rockin’ hits and legendary jams this October with over 18 new downloadable tracks.  Featuring tracks from some of today’s biggest artists including Soundgarden, Muse, My Chemical Romance and more, plus a trio of hits from the longest-running theatrical film in history, the Rocky Horror Picture Show, this month’s downloadable content is set to heighten the rock experience.
 
Delivering a fresh batch of shredtacular hits exclusively to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360, the Rocktober track pack is sure to satisfy every player's inner rock warrior with three hits from three rocktastic bands.  Beginning today, Gold Members will be able to download the track pack for free for one week.  The Rocktober track pack includes Disturbed's "The Infection," Muse's "Resistance" and "Na Na Na" by My Chemical Romance.  Beginning on 19th October, the track pack will be available for purchase for all Xbox 360 budding musicians around the world.
 
On 26th October, players can enter the world of Dr. Frank N. Furter and rock out to three of the most well known tracks from the 1975 cult classic and the longest-running theatrical film of all time, the Rocky Horror Picture Show.  The track pack, which releases just in time for Halloween, will feature “Time Warp,” “Sweet Transvestite,” and “Hot Patootie,” and is sure to have gamers around the world singing “it's just a jump to the left and then a step to the right, with your hands on your hips you bring your knees in tight… Let's do the Time Warp again!”
 
Delivering fans original content exclusively playable in Guitar Hero, axe shredders, drummers and fearless frontmen can rock out to Soundgarden’s amazing, all-new single, “Black Rain,” only in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.  Additionally, beginning 26th October, gamers looking to get their rock on with select tracks off the band’s first album in over ten years, Telephantasm, are in luck.  Previously only available for download as a full album, players can now score any of the individual hit tracks off Soundgarden’s newest platinum album.
 
The Rocky Horror Picture Show track pack will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 for 440 Microsoft Points.

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Xbox 360 Live Activity For The Week of September 20th

Major Nelson posted the latest Xbox Live activity numbers for the week of September 20th, 2010. After missing the number one spot during its debut Halo: Reach has claimed the top spot from Modern Warfare 2. Halo 3 is also still showing a strong outing with the number 3 spot. It is safe to say we will be seeing the Halo franchise in the top five for a long time to come.

On the XBLA front Dead Rising 2 case zero dominates the charts the week of the full version’s release. It seems that Xbox owners just love to slay the undead. Newly released Deathspank, Plants Versus Zombies and Sonic Adventure round out the top five for the week.

Check out the full charts below or read on over to Major Nelson’s blog for more details.Top Xbox 360 Titles

1 Halo: Reach
2 Modern Warfare 2
3 Halo 3
4 Call of Duty: WaW
5 FIFA Soccer 11 Demo
6 FIFA 10
7 Call of Duty 4
8 Madden NFL 11
9 GTA IV
10 Red Dead Redemption

Top Arcade Titles

1 DEAD RISING 2: CASE ZERO
2 DeathSpank: Thongs Of Virtue
3 Plants vs. Zombies
4 Sonic Adventure
5 LIMBO
6 Trials HD
7 SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD: THE GAME
8 Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
9 Castle Crashers
10 Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Top Indie Games (Full Versions purchased)

1 Nuclear Wasteland
2 MILITARY SNIPER-SIM 3.18
3 Ricochet Assassin
4 Baby Maker Extreme
5 I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES!!!1
6 The Impossible Game
7 Avatar Paintball
8 Avatar Racedrome
9 Try Not To Fart
10 So Many Girls So Little Time

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Director Steven Spielberg Courting The Halo Franchise?

Could the mind behind Jurassic Park, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T tackle the Halo universe on the big screen? According to the New York Magazine director Steven Spielberg and production company Dreamworks SKG could be seeking the rights to the Halo Franchise.

Spelberg wouldn’t be the first big director to tackle the transition of the Halo franchise to the silver screen. Neil Blompkamp and Peter Jackson attempted to put the game to film with little success. Eventually the project fell apart after only a few live action shorts promoting Halo 3 were produced.

If the report from the New York Magazine is to be believed than Dreamworks is interested in building a movie around the scenarios and cannon established in the Halo novels. No comments have been made by any of the parties involved with this potential Halo film.

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MySims SkyHeroes Bring Online Multiplayer to Franchise

EA Play today announced the launch of MySims SkyHeroes, a high flying action adventure game that brings cooperative gameplay missions and multiplayer online action to the MySimsTM franchise. The title is available in high definition for the Xbox 360.

“MySims SkyHeroes strikes the right balance for players of all skill levels with three levels of difficulty, making it an ideal game for everyone from fathers and sons to play together, to hardcore gaming fans looking for high-speed aerial maneuvers, boss battles and multiplayer action,” said Scott Evans, General Manager of the The SimsTM Studio. “This makes the game a must-have for any gamer this holiday season, especially as the MySims franchise expands to new platforms to bring even more fans into the fold.”

Players begin the game as a pilot who has crash landed on an island, waking up with amnesia. He joins a group of fellow stranded pilots in a quest to take down the villain Morcubus, who is doing everything in his power to prevent anyone from flying in an attempt to rule the skies.

MySims SkyHeroes pilots jump right into the action in Single Player Campaign mode, flying through 42 different missions over 12 vastly different environments as they gather power-ups and assorted unlockable upgrades while trying to rack up the best score along the way. With each accomplished mission, the player becomes an increasingly high profile and feared hero by defeating deadly enemies, testing his mettle in high-speed challenges, or facing down huge bosses. While progressing through the game, players use power-ups such as radar jammers and giant laser attachments to temporarily punish the enemy. They can also use unlockable elements to customize their planes and outwit foes. For instance, players can swap in a new engine or upgrade wings to create a faster, more nimble aircraft; paint and detail planes to blend and disappear into the environment to evade combatants; or upgrade weapons as well as the pilot himself with new facial features and hats. The customization combinations are endless, which is part of the MySims SkyHeroes strategy and fun.

Branching storylines also keep MySims SkyHeroes interesting at every looping turn. For example, if a player is engaged in a mission that has him facing off with a difficult boss, he can temporarily leave the battle to rescue a fellow MySims character who may be able to assist in the battle against that boss.

MySims SkyHeroes also offers two Quick Play modes -- Dogfighting and Racing. Dogfighting allows players to challenge foes in dangerous aerial maneuvers like barrel rolls and loops against a cityscape backdrop or a lush tropical paradise, complete with an active volcano. The Racing mode tests a player’s twitch reflexes during high-speed solo or team challenges. Both styles ratchet up the adrenaline when players click into online multiplayer action allowing up to 10 players on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, six on the Wii or four on the Nintendo DS. The game becomes even more riveting by viewing the action in local split-screen format on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 33, allowing players to team up in co-op play against eight AI opponents, or go head-to-head against each other in competitive play.

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Zombies in Black Ops

If you were hoping for zombies in Black Ops, then prepare to be happy. Yup, it's official that zombies will be in Call of Duty: Black Ops. Treyarch confirms that the popular zombie mini-game will be in there. Treyarch seems to be promising a few new twists:

 "We've taken extra special care to retain the essential ingredients of our Zombie game, and have also crafted a nice surprise for the fans," said Treyarch boss Mark Lamia.

Source: IGN

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Excruciating Guitar Voyage now available on X360 Indie

Unique platform/puzzle/adventure hybrid Excruciating Guitar Voyage has launched on to Xbox 360 Indie. Excruciating Guitar Voyage combines traditional point'n'click style puzzles with platform gameplay. There are a whole load of interesting, full voiced characters to meet, bizarre scenarios to end up in, and many many levers to pull.

Developed by indie game collective WickedWorx ( http://www.wickedworx.net/ ), Excruciating Guitar Voyage tells the story of a surprisingly invincible hairy moron on his journey to find out where his friend has gone. On his journey he sets himself on fire, and electrocutes himself in order to solve puzzles. Also, there is a robot called Bruce.

Excruciating Guitar Voyage stands out from the rest, and dares to do things that most indie games don't. EGV is available on X360 Indie marketplace now for only 240 points!

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Kinectimals Achievements Revealed

The achievements for the pet simulator Kinectimals have been revealed by achievement website Xbox360Achievements.org. The game includes 50 achievements worth the customary 1000 gamerpoints.

The game is being developed by Frontier Developments and is aimed a youth audience and allows them to interact with 5 different animal species using the upcoming Kinect Sensor. The game will be released in North America on November 5th 2010.

The full achievement list is below.A Friend For Life (10 Points)
Choose your first animal in your own game.

First Contact (10 Points)
Pet your animal for the first time.

Catch Me If You Can (10 Points)
Get your animal to catch a disc for the first time.

Interior Designer (10 Points)
Customize your home interior for the first time.

Animal Carer(10 Points)
Clean and feed your animal for the first time.

Be A Contender (10 Points)
Enter your first contest.

Pieces of Flair (10 Points)
Place your first collar on your animal.

Do You Want to Play? (10 Points)
Play with a toy that your animal has brought you.

Treasure Finder (10 Points)
Use the Plunderscope to discover your first hidden secret.

Hit The Surf(30 Points)
Visit the Fiddler's Beach for the first time in your own game.

Archaeologist (30 Points)
Visit the La Selva for the first time in your own game.

Under The Falling Blossom (30 Points)
Visit Cherry Blossom Grove for the first time in your own game.

The Hills Are Alive (30 Points)
Visit Suri Mountain for the first time in your own game.

Mountaineer (30 Points)
Visit the Celestial Glacier for the first time in your own game.

Treasure Hunter (30 Points)
Complete the pirate map in your own game.

And Then There Were Two (30 Points)
Meet the first animal that is unlocked in your own game.

Bullseye (20 Points)
Hit three moving targets in a disk challenge.

No "I" In Team (20 Points)
Win a gold medal in another person's game.

Snowed Under (20 Points)
Complete the snowball volley contest without missing a single snowball.

Telekinesis (20 Points)
Use aftertouch on a disc 25 times.

Arch Rivals (20 Points)
Get the highest score of your friends in a contest session.

Well Trained(20 Points)
Pass an Obedience Trial without a single penalty.

Daredevil (20 Points)
Collect all items in an RC Car contest and earn gold in your own game.

Gold Standard (50 Points)
Get a gold medal in every contest in your own game.

Housewarming Present(20 Points)
Buy a piece of furniture from the Shop in another person's game.

Jack Be Nimble (20 Points)
Complete an agility course without missing any obstacles.

Ultimate Jump (20 Ponts)
Perform the ultimate jump.

The Ring Master (50 Points)
Perform all the tricks.

Completionist (20 Points)
Own all the toys in every category in your own game.

Sky High (20 Points)
Get the animal to catch a disc with a high jumping catch.

Well Travelled (20 Points)
Play every contest.

On Point (20 Points)
Get 3 rings in a row on a pole in a hoop-la contest.

Outfielder (20 Points)
Get your animal to catch a disc 15 times.

Golden Ticket (20 Points)
Win a gold medal in a contest without a retry in your own game.

Fixer Upper (20 Points)
Decorate your home with a single theme in all positions in your own game.

Play Time (20 Points)
Have your animal play with a toy in the home for the first time.

Mix and Match (20 Points)
Decorate your home using all the themes at the same time.

Two's Company (20 Points)
Swap with another player while in freeplay.

Keep Your Friends Close (20 Points)
Play a contest with somebody else.

Guesthouse (20 points)
Another player visits your home in your game.

Four's a Party (20 Points)
Play a contest with four or more people.

Fur-iendship Bracelet (20 Points)
Buy a collar or pendant from the Shop in another person's game.

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Gears of War 3 Delayed Until Fall 2011

Microsoft issued a statement today regarding the release date of Gears of War 3. The title was originally slotted for an April 2011 release but is now expected sometime in the fall of 2011. There is reason to believe that delay is related to marketing rather than production related delays. Microsoft wants to position the title as “the biggest entertainment launch of 2011”.

In the last three years Microsoft has launched three Halo titles as their main fall exclusive. With Bungie’s last Halo game now released it is unknown how 343 Industeries will handle the series. It is speculation at this point what has caused this delay.

We will have more information about the release of Gears of War 3 as it becomes available.

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TeamXbox Dead Rising 2 Review

Capcom released Dead Rising 2 – the first sequel in the Dead Rising 2 franchise earlier this week. We’ve put it through the paces in our full review. Does the addition of weapon crafting, online multiplayer and co-op improve upon the existing formula?

Read Our Full Review

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Hollywood Delivers the Art of Drama and Humour in Fable III

It takes a village, so goes the popular adage, and never has this been truer than in “Fable III.” As you embark on your own revolution to seize the throne from an evil tyrant in “Fable III,” starting on 29th October exclusively on Xbox 360, you’ll be flanked by a supporting cast that features some of Hollywood’s most renowned talent, with film accomplishments that include “Monty Python,” “Star Trek,” “Harry Potter,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and the upcoming “X-Men: First Class.”

Available today, the latest installment to the popular “Inside Lionhead” video documentary series features the talented cast, including Sir Ben Kingsley, Michael Fassbender, Simon Pegg and more, as they reflect on their experiences working on “Fable III.” From topics such as Sir Ben Kingsley picking up a Welsh accent to how Michael Fassbender prepared to take on a villain’s role in his first video game voiceover project, watch what happens when the star-studded cast applies their craft to “Fable III,” this October’s most anticipated title.

“The ‘Fable’ franchise has always been recognized for its unique take on drama, morality, and of course, humor,” said Louise Copley, head of the “Fable” franchise. “We’re taking this to the limits in ‘Fable III’ by bringing on a star-studded cast that includes Sir Ben Kingsley, John Cleese and Simon Pegg, who truly understand what it takes to bring characters to life in complex ways and add new dimensions of blockbuster entertainment to ‘Fable III.’”

“This is my first experience voicing a video game, so what drew me to it was the team, how committed they are, how well organized everything is and how beautiful the game is,” said Sir Ben Kingsley in the video documentary. “One of the things that’s missing from a lot of video games is good writing and good voice work. I think this one has a wonderful mythology and it’s witty and it’s engrossing,” added Simon Pegg in the video documentary.

Interact with these critically acclaimed actors in “Fable III” like never before. Talk politics with Sir Ben Kingsley, dish over the latest fashions with John Cleese or stir up trouble with Simon Pegg, all while plotting to bring the tyrannical King Logan – voiced by Michael Fassbender – to his knees. The Fable III voice-cast brings together some of the world’s most talented actors from all genres of the big screen, silver screen and theatre, including:

John Cleese as your trusty butler and confidant, JasperSir Ben Kingsley as the leader of the mountain dwellers, SabineSimon Pegg as attention-seeking soldier Benn Finn who is looking for actionMichael Fassbender as the evil King Logan whom your “Fable III” hero will lead a revolution againstZoë Wannamaker returns as Theresa. She was last seen taking over the Spire in “Fable II,” but who knows what her real motivation is?Stephen Fry returns as Reaver, the narcissistic marksman blessed with eternal youthBernard Hill as Sir Walter Beck, your faithful mentorNicholas Hoult as the potential male love interest, Elliot, to your “Fable III” female heroNaomie Harris as Page, the leader of the rebels who reside in Bowerstone

“Fable III” sets the stage for an unparalleled action and adventure experience, in which you will be called upon to lead a rebellion against your brother, the tyrant king Logan, and rise up as the new ruler of Albion. Take part in all the action, drama and humor as you’re propelled into a rich and engaging story, featuring a unique cast of characters around you.

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Medal of Honor Enlists Award Winning Composer Ramin Djawadi

Electronic Arts today announced that composer Ramin Djawadi is creating a deep, emotional score for the modern combat first-person shooter, Medal of Honor. Known for his work on the Iron Man movie, the "Prison Break" television series and the remake of Clash of the Titans, Ramin Djawadi is bringing his unique style to the soundtrack for EA's intense, action-packed modern warfare game taking place in war-town Afghanistan. The Medal of Honor original game score is now available for online purchase at select digital service providers.

"The new version of a landmark game always requires a next-level soundtrack," said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing at EA. "But this 'reinvention' of Medal of Honor demanded a composer who could create an epic score that brings the game into a whole new era. The intuition and skill that makes Ramin Djawadi one of Hollywood's top young talents in film scoring is exemplified in Medal of Honor. This is an incredibly intense score, and we're tremendously proud to have him in the EA family."

For the first time in its 11-year history, Medal of Honor leaves the WWII theatre and enters the modern setting of war-torn Afghanistan. The game is told through the lens of a small band of fictional characters. Medal of Honor introduces players to the Tier 1 Operator, an elite warrior and relatively unknown instrument of the U.S. Military that operates under the National Command Authority to take on missions no one else can handle. Composer Ramin Djawadi explains, "The fact that it is modern day with various locations asked for a completely different approach both stylistically and thematically. The score is very widespread from emotional orchestral to edgy modern action. Western and ethnic instruments are used to represent the different cultures."

"Designing a score that captures both the scalpel-like quite professionalism of the Tier 1 Operators and the sledge hammer action of big military has been a unique challenge. The music is designed to dynamically ebb and flow, complementing the big action sequences with thundering electric guitar and bass, and the quiet stealth with haunting strings and hymns. It is like a Hollywood action movie score on steroids," said Djawadi.

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