Archive for the 'Xbox 360' Category
October 23rd, 2009, 3:48 pm by Jayson Peters
 (Paul Connors, AP) Yesterday’s grand opening of Microsoft’s first retail store at Scottsdale Fashion Square, and the accompanying release of the new operating system Windows 7 — generated a lot of media buzz. And, I’m afraid, some media bias.
I considered joining the hundreds of people who waited in line, some as long as 12 hours, to get their first look at the software giant’s first retail operation.
Then I realized that would mean standing in line with hundreds of people. Or at least dealing with corporate PR types on their Big Day.
But lo and behold, I found a way to blog about it anyway.
On the drive home Thursday, listening to National Public Radio’s All Things Considered like the loyal liberal media elite-type that I am, I was surprised at just how harshly host Melissa Block was grilling Microsoft representative Mika Krammer. Today I was wondering whether I imagined it, so I asked some colleagues. One of them had heard the same report and was also left with the impression that it went too far. Read the rest of this entry »
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September 11th, 2009, 9:49 am by Jayson Peters
UPDATED with more accurate release info and a video.
LucasArts today stepped outside its Star Wars-shaped box and unveiled Lucidity, a 2D puzzle/platformer in which players will control the environment as a young girl named Sophie wanders around controlled by the computer.
The game was unveiled on Gametrailers TV, and it will debut on Xbox LIVE and PC on Oct. 7 later this month.
The graphics, inspired by classical animation and paper textures, are gorgeous and the gameplay concept — while apparently similar to that of last year’s WiiWare title LostWinds – is certainly intriguing. This is one to watch.
See also: AZ congressional hopeful’s ties to ‘Star Wars,’ gaming
Via Kotaku
Posted in: Gaming • Xbox 360 • LucasArts • Xbox LIVE | 1 Comment »
September 8th, 2009, 3:23 pm by Jayson Peters
The Beatles Rock Band goes on sale at midnight tonight, and the Blockbuster store at McClintock Drive and Southern Avenue in Tempe is playing host to a special midnight release party to cash in on this new wave of Beatlemania.
Fans waiting in line for their copy ($60 for just the software, $250 for the game bundled with premium instrument controllers) will be treated to a live concert from the AZ Beats, a local Beatles tribute band, from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. There will also be a pre-release demo and giveaways of game bundles, standalone guitars and standalone software, courtesy of KOOL-FM radio.
The rhythm game is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii.
Also releasing the same day: the entire back catalog of The Beatles’ work, digitally remastered over four years.
Posted in: Gaming • Music • Nintendo • PlayStation 3 • Xbox 360 • Beatles • Beatles: Rock Band • Rock Band • Tempe | Post a Comment »
September 1st, 2009, 10:30 am by Jayson Peters
 Last week Microsoft announced a new round of price cuts for its Xbox 360 gaming console, right on the heels of Sony slashing the price of its PlayStation 3 and announcing a cheaper, slimmer model. But Nintendo, which has never budged on its Wii pricetag of $250, still refuses to play along despite flagging sales and lackluster game lineups.
Today the company announced an Oct. 4 launch date for Wii Fit Plus, the sequel to Wii Fit, as well as a black Wii Remote and Wii MotionPlus bundle and a black Nunchuk. In fact, Wii Fit Plus with the Wii Balance Board accessory will actually cost $10 more than the current Wii Fit. (If you have the board already, the game alone will cost you $20.)
But no price cut, unless you count the sudden return of the Wii Internet Channel as a free download. The application, which was free for the first few months after the Wii’s debut, was priced at 500 Wii Points (or $5) until today, when it was made free again and received upgraded Adobe Flash support. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in: Business • Comics • Gaming • Holidays • Nintendo • Xbox 360 • Wii • Wii Fit • wiimote | Post a Comment »
August 27th, 2009, 8:38 am by Jayson Peters
 Last week Sony cut the price of its 80GB PlayStation 3 console by $100 and announced a slimline 120GB version will debut next month at the same price point, $299.
Not to be outdone, Microsoft will lower the price of its Xbox 360 Elite from $399 to $299, effective Friday — putting the two consoles on a more even footing going into a recession holiday shopping season.
The company also is expected to phase out the mid-range Pro console, which will get a $50 price drop, to $249 from $299, while supplies last. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in: Business • Gaming • Holidays • Xbox 360 • Microsoft | 4 Comments »
August 22nd, 2009, 6:40 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams
 Development studio Chair’s “Shadow Complex” hit X-Box Live Arcade this week and has made quite an impact. This side-scrolling game tells the tale of Jason Fleming and his girlfriend Claire who stumble across a clandestine paramilitary organization while exploring a cave. Claire is kidnapped by the group and like any good video game boyfriend, Jason embarks on a mission to save her.
Just to get it out of the way early, this game is awesome. It’s got to be the best X-Box Live game this year, if not ever. Even better, it’s only $15 (or 1200 Microsoft Points). If you’ve got a X-Box 360, you need to play this game. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 16th, 2009, 10:45 pm by Jayson Peters
 Image: Redbox Redbox, the company that rents DVD movies for $1 per day through supermarket and drugstore kiosks, is testing the market for video-game rentals for $2 at its Reno, Nev., locations.
Titles are available for Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Via Kotaku
Posted in: Business • DVDs • Gaming • Nintendo • PlayStation 3 • Xbox 360 • PlayStation 2 • RedBox • Wii | 1 Comment »
August 7th, 2009, 3:44 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams
 The demo for Eidos’ ‘Batman: Arkham Asylum’ is out this week and it’s well worth giving a try. I’ve played through it twice and it’s a lot of fun. The demo shows Batman returning the Joker back to Arkham, only to find out it’s an elaborate trap set by the Clown Prince of Crime. Now the Dark Knight must battle his way through a gauntlet of thugs, psychopaths and his greatest foes to retake the most pourous prison in comics. It’s available for free on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 or PC, so you’ve got no excuse not to give it a try.
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Posted in: Gaming • PC • PlayStation 3 • Reviews • Xbox 360 • arkham asylum • Batman • demos • Joker | 1 Comment »
August 3rd, 2009, 4:48 pm by Jayson Peters
After years of selling people’s unwanted stuff, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange is adding something new. Literally.
 Photo: Bookmans Flickr page The Arizona chain of used bookstores is now offering factory-sealed video games for the Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS at all six of its locations.
Titles mentioned in the announcement include Little Big Planet, Ghostbusters and Lego Battles, but that’s just a sampling. They’ll still have plenty of used inventory to choose from, if you’re looking for a deal.
Bookmans offers trade credit and cash for in-demand books, games, movies, music and collectibles.
They have Valley stores at Country Club Drive and Southern Avenue in Mesa and Northern and 19th avenues in Phoenix, plus three locations in Tucson and one in Flagstaff.
The Mesa store is undergoing a renovation (see photo) that will include a cafe when it’s done, but remains open for business during construction.
Posted in: Business • Gaming • Mesa • Nintendo • PlayStation 3 • Xbox 360 • Bookmans • Phoenix | 1 Comment »
July 30th, 2009, 10:11 am by Jayson Peters
A new Web site lets video gamers place wagers on their skills, with real money at stake — but it’s not considered online gambling, and it’s legal in 39 states. Just not here in Arizona.
According to an Associated Press report, this is one of only 11 states that ban the playing of video games for cash. The others are Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, Tennessee and Vermont.
 BringIt.com, which is about to emerge from beta testing, lets players challenge other gamers for money. The site bills itself as an enterprise built around games of skill and not chance, like online poker. Sign up is free to ages 18 and older. They make money by taking a 10 percent cut from wagers and a $4 withdrawal fee from winners. (ESPN reports that bets are limited to $100,000.)
The Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2 and 3 and Xbox 360 consoles are supported. You can put your money where your mouth is with games like Street Fighter IV, Mario Kart Wii, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Guitar Hero: World Tour, Rock Band 2, Halo 3, and Major League Baseball 2K9.
Don’t tell Pete Rose about that last one.
(Tip of the hat to Ray Stern’s Valley Fever blog.)
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