Archives

Archive for March, 2007

Crackdown Auto Update

So the next time you insert your Crackdown disc into your Xbox 360 you will be prompted to install an update. The update addresses several minor technical issues to ensure a smoother online gameplay experience  and increases the number of ambient gang vehicles that populate Pacific City. Although this last one will make the Repo [...]

Xbox Live Arcade: Jetpac Refuelled

 
Jetpac Refuelled is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. Jetpac Refuelled is available in all Xbox Live regions and costs 400 points. 
Rare’s Jetpac Refuelled is a revamped and modernized version of the 1983 classic space blaster Jetpac. Clear a path through hordes of aliens to refuel your ship and amass a fortune over [...]

Xbox 360 Elite Revealed

Mark it down in your calendar, March 27th 2007. Microsoft has finally put and end to months of speculation with the accouncement that they are releasing a new funky version of the Xbox 360 - The Xbox 360 Elite.
REDMOND, Wash. — March 27, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the upcoming availability of Xbox 360 [...]

Reminder: Xbox Live and Xbox.com scheduled maintenance (27/03/07)

Just a quick reminder that Xbox Live, Xbox.com and the Xbox forums will be undergoing scheduled maintenance Today from 08:00am to 10:00pm GMT. As a result of this maintenance, Xbox Live, Xbox.com and the Xbox forums will be unavailable during this time. This is purely ‘back end’ work that was scheduled months ago and is not [...]

Oblivion: Shivering Isles

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - The Shivering Isles is now available for download on the Xbox Live Marketplace (that is when Xbox Live is up and running again). The Shivering Isles is available to both Gold and Silver members in all Xbox Live regions (except Japan) and weighs in at aprox 993MB. The Shivering [...]

Xbox Live Security II

Well there have been a few more developments in the Xbox Live security issue since last posting. Straight from the the Major:
Earlier this week when I first heard about the “Xbox Live network hacked” story, I checked with the people on our end, and then posted about it. As originally posted, Xbox Live has not [...]

Microsoft spoils the Sony’s PS3 EU launch

In an attempt to spoil the European launch of the PS3, Microsoft has put together a few light hearted publicity stunts. Although I’m sure Sony won’t see the funny side.
Stunt #1
Microsoft sends 126 cans of Fosters to CVG offices. 126 cans of Fosters is the difference in price between the 360 and the PS3. Which would you [...]

Xbox Live and Xbox.com scheduled maintenance (27/03/07)

Xbox Live, Xbox.com and the Xbox forums will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Tuesday March 27th from 08:00am to 10:00pm GMT. As a result of this maintenance, Xbox Live, Xbox.com and the Xbox forums will be unavailable during this time. This is purely ‘back end’ work that was scheduled months ago and is not a [...]

Xbox Live Security

Over the last day or so there have been a lot of rumours flying around the interweb about some hackers getting into the Xbox Live and Bungie servers and stealing peoples account information. Well, the Major is now on the case and has produced the following statement:
Despite some recent reports and speculation, I want to [...]

Xbox Live Arcade: Castlevania Symphony of the Night

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. Castlevania Symphony of the Night is available in all Xbox Live regions (except South Korea) and costs 800 points. 
Recreated and enhanced for Xbox 360, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is better than before with enhanced graphics, new achievements, and Xbox Live® [...]