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Xbox Live preview 'wave 1' invites out now
The "wave 1" invites to the Xbox Live update preview program are out now, according to Major Nelson. If your dear console has been invited to participate, there should be a prompt upon sign-in. A "wave 1" invite implies that more waves are incoming, so don't get too sad if ya didn't catch the first one, Moondoggie. Grab that board and prepare to ride a future wave to all that upgradedness.
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Microsoft not planning Blu-ray drive for 360
accessory for the Xbox 360. The purported revelation came from a Gizmodo interview, during which Ballmer said that 360 owners wanting a Blu-ray player could purchase "Blu-ray drives as accessories." Clearing the air, Microsoft's Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) has gone on the record saying that the company has "no plans" for a 360 Blu-ray drive, adding that Ballmer was ...read more
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No dedicated servers or mod tools for PC Modern Warfare 2
Speaking in a webcast with BaSHandSlash, Robert Bowling, Community Manager for Infinity Ward announced IWNet - a proprietary online match hosting system for the PC that does away with dedicated servers and server browsers. "The silence you hear is because we've got a community right now structured in such a way that it relied on having dedicated servers," one of BASHandSlash's ...read more
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September NPD: Obviously Destined to Sell Tons
The new, lighter (in both price and weight!) PS3 continues to enjoy renewed sales in its second month beating out every console except for the invincible DS -- and the PS3 got pretty close to that impossible victory. The PS3's sales more than doubled in the last month! In fact, just about everything enjoyed a boost in September, with all the home consoles benefiting from recent price drops, ...read more
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Xbox 360 update to add Music Games Store, news section
Microsoft has revealed new details about its Fall 2009 Xbox 360 Dashboard Update -- yes, the same update set to bring Twitter, Last.fm and Facebook support. New to the list of update features is a dedicated Xbox Live storefront for music games DLC and a specific area of Inside Xbox called "News and More." The Music Games Store will take a big step toward dealing with the clutter on Xbox ...read more
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Retailers list Modern Warfare 2 bundle for November 10
We can't say that we were exactly taken back to find out a couple of online retailers are listing the upcoming Modern Warfare 2-paired 250GB Xbox 360 launch as November 10, the same day the game arrives at retailers nationwide. An eagle-eyed reader at Engadget spotted the bundle at both Amazon and Costco (GameStop also has the Nov. 10 ship date listed), where the details re-confirm the ...read more
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Limited Edition Xbox 360 Wireless Controller and Play and Charge kit
In case you missed it, Xbox 360 has teamed up with GameStop to design an exclusive limited edition Wireless Controller that will be available next week. Bundled with a Play & Charge Kit, the controller features a new design which sports black carbon fiber with red accents. This controller will be sold exclusively at GameStop, EB Games and Micromania retailers in the U.S., Canada, France, ...read more
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Infinity Ward: Modern Warfare 2's co-op 'broke the cinematic experience'
Modern Warfare 2 will not be without some form of co-op. The game features Spec Ops mode, a mission-based multiplayer experience that supports up to two players via local split-screen or online. Infinity Ward initially had planned to offer co-op throughout the game's main campaign, but decided the overall experience ultimately suffered because of it. Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling told VG247 ...read more
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Assassin's Creed II Magazine Ad: Best Game Ad Ever?
You've probably seen this by now, but this is the single greatest piece of video game print advertising I have ever seen, and I just had to share it with you. The ad can be found in the latest issue of Game Pro magazine, as well as other publications I'm sure. Seriously, if this doesn't make you want to get your hands on Assassin's Creed II, then you are dead inside. So here's the first ...read more
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Xbox 360 Dashboard update 'preview' open for signups
As it has done in the past, Microsoft is offering early access to its next Xbox 360 Dashboard update (which integrates Twitter, Facebook, Last.fm and Zune Marketplace) to those who sign up -- and are then selected -- to preview it. Major Nelson has just updated his blog with word that the signup process has begun for the program, mentioning that Microsoft is looking for "multiple thousands" ...read more
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