See the trailer below:

See? I told you it looks incredible!

For those interested, Capcom have also released 2 other videos which are more character specific; Dormammu and Viewtiful Joe, who were not featured in the previous game. They looks great, although personally I find Viewtiful Joe a little annoying. He is definitely one of those characters where it is going to be hard to accept defeat from.

One thing that really annoyed me with the 2nd Marvel vs Capcom game was the awful music! I’m happy to see (or.. “hear?”) that this seems to have been sorted in the new game. From the character-specific trailers mentioned previously, the music sounds upbeat and pretty awesome.

So, after seeing the videos yourself, what do you think of this game? Is it a “day one” purchase for yourselves?

Is there any performance difference at all between the new Xbox 360 Slim and the original Xbox 360?

No game performance differences. It plays the same games and acts the same way as any Xbox 360.

How about backwards compatibility with all my Xbox 360 games and Original Xbox games?

No changes at all! All your current Xbox 360 and Orginal Xbox games (on the backwards compatibility list) will still work as they do today.

Is the fan quiet?

Yes, in fact the entire console is whisper quiet.

The photos show fan slots on the right side of the console. Does it vent to the back still, or the side?

The side (or top of you have it resting horizontally.)

What ports have changed?

Removed: The front Memory Unit slots were removed, but the front 2 USB slots are still there for controllers, USB storage, music game hubs, etc.. (Remember, since the 2010 Spring dashboard update, you can use any USB port on the console with a USB thumb drive as an Xbox 360 storage device)

Removed: The small cutout that the external wireless adapters connect to on the back of the console. Since the console now has internal wireless N connectivity, you may not want to use the external wireless adapter. If you find that the external adapter works best for you, that device has feet that swing out to allow it to sit on top of the console.

Added: An optical audio out (a.k.a. TOSlink, S/PDIF). It’s on the back of the 360 S now instead of on the AV cables.

Added: A port for the Kinect sensor that is a hybrid data and power port. Kinect works with all Xbox 360 consoles, but on the new Xbox 360, you don’t need a separate power adapter for the Kinect sensor because this port will provide the power.

Added: 2 more USB ports on the back, bringing the total to three on the rear of the console in addition to the 2 on the front of the new Xbox360.

Does the new Xbox 360 use removable faceplates?

The new Xbox 360 does not have removable faceplates.

Where is the wireless controller bind button, I don’t see it in any of the pictures?

It’s in the front. It was combined with the IR receiver on the front, so that’s why you don’t notice it!

Does that mean that I can use my old wireless controllers with the New Xbox 360?

Yup, all official controllers will work with the New Xbox 360

Does it stand vertically and horizontal and do I need an adapter or a stand?

The Xbox 360 console is designed to stand vertically or horizontally. Unlike other consoles, it does not require a stand to sit upright and with the new sleek design it looks and fits great in your living room entertainment center. However, no matter how you position the console, you should not move the console during game or media play, or at any other time when the disc is spinning.

What band does the internal wireless N use?

It’s 2.4GHz.

Do the external wireless adapters work with new Xbox 360 ?

Yes. And if you connect one to the new Xbox 360 will sense this and disable the internal wireless.

I don’t have wireless, will I still be able to connect to LIVE using the New Xbox 360?

Yes! In addition to the built in wireless card, there is a standard Ethernet port on the back as well.

Is the power supply the same?

No. It’s a bit smaller and it’s now 135 watt. The connecter type is different too because it’s not meant for use in original Xbox 360 consoles.

Is the hard drive removable?

Yes, just like on the original 360 console, the hard drive is removable.

What is included with the console?

You can find information about the retail package here.

How can I move data from my current Xbox 360 to the new Xbox 360?

Its super easy – check out Xbox.com/transfer for more details. One important note is that your current Xbox 360 hard drive will not attach to the new Xbox 360. You will need to use either a transfer cable or USB memory to transfer your content.

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So, we gladly welcome freebies! Xbox avatar items should all be free unlockables really, and it is great to see more games offering the chance to do this. I’ve compiled a list of all the current games that offer avatar unlockables, which are as follows:

• ‘Splosion Man
• Alan Wake
• Blur
• Darwinia+
• Dead to Rights: Retribution
• Doom II (2)
• Earthworm Jim HD
• Halo 3: ODST
• Halo Waypoint
• Lazy Raiders
• Left 4 Dead 2
• Lips
• Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers
• Major League Baseball 2K10
• Perfect Dark
• Red Dead Redemption
• Scrap Metal
• Snoopy Flying Ace
• South Park: Let’s Go Tower Defence Play!
• Toy Soldiers

This list was last updated on the 12th June 2010.

Red Dead Redemption has an addictive (yet slightly buggy at the moment) multiplayer mode which allows you to from gangs/posses with friends, ride the open plains, and take down enemy hideouts. It is so much fun, that it has been hard to take the time away to write this article.

As you kill stuff and complete certain tasks you gain experience (XP), which in turn levels up your character unlocking new titles, mounts and weapons. There are 50 ranks in total, as well as a Prestige-style “Legendary” mode which allows players to revert back to Rank 1 once they hit 50, but with the added benefit of even fancier new unlockables.

Here is a list of all currently available unlockable weapons and mounts in Red Dead Redemption:

Rank 1 – Cattleman Revolver, El Senor Mount
Rank 2 – Repeater Carbine
Rank 3 – Throwing Knives
Rank 4 – Lusitano Nag Mount
Rank 5 – Volcanic Pistol
Rank 6
Rank 7
Rank 8 – Winchester Repeater, Turkmen Mount
Rank 9 – Schofield Revolver
Rank 10
Rank 11 – Pump Action Shotgun
Rank 12
Rank 13 – Springfield Rifle
Rank 14
Rank 15 – Dynamite
Rank 16
Rank 17 – Double-Action Revolver
Rank 18 – Sawed Off Shotgun
Rank 19
Rank 20 – Rolling Block Sniper Rifle
Rank 21
Rank 22 – Fire Bottle, Cleveland Bay Mount
Rank 23
Rank 24 – Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rank 25
Rank 26 – Semi-Automatic Shotgun
Rank 27
Rank 28 – Carcano Sniper Rifle
Rank 29
Rank 30
Rank 31
Rank 32 – Henry Repeater
Rank 33 – Hungarian Half-Bred Mount
Rank 34
Rank 35 – High Power Pistol
Rank 36
Rank 37 – Double-Barrel Shotgun
Rank 38
Rank 39
Rank 40 – Bolt-Action Rifle, American Standardbred Mount
Rank 41
Rank 42
Rank 43 – Evans Repeater
Rank 44
Rank 45
Rank 46 – LeMat Revolver
Rank 47
Rank 48
Rank 49 – Mauser Pistol
Rank 50 – Buffalo Rifle, Bonzo Mount (Bull)

Legendary 1, Rank 50 – Buffalo Mount
Legendary 2, Rank 50 – Albino Buffalo Mount
Legendary 3, Rank 50 – Super Bull Mount
Legendary 4, Rank 50 – Zebra Donkey Mount

As a list of character names is not very useful, please check out this You Tube video to see each character unlockable:

With the news of some exciting new DLC coming out soon for Red Dead Redemption, this list is likely to change in the near future. Please bookmark and check back often for updates to the list.

As a HUGE Joker fan, this saddens me. In a recent interview with IGN UK, voice actor Mark Hamill revealed that he won’t be revisiting the role of Joker after the release of Batman: Arkham Asylum 2. At first, he was reluctant to do the voice work on the sequel, saying, “My answer to (Rocksteady) for the sequel was; “Guys, we’re never going to be able to top the original” and that he had intended to leave the role on “a high note” with his work on the original Batman: Arkham Asylum.

However, once Rocksteady told Mark Hamill of their intentions for the sequel he agreed to reprise the role. “This will be my last, there’s no question about that,” said Hamill, “but it’s the last hurrah”.

After all the years he has done voice work for the Joker, I can understand why he may want to move on. Still, it’s a shame to know there will be no more Joker after this. Sure, someone else will take on the roll, but for me I feel Hamill’s work suited the “Clown Prince of Crime” perfectly.

On a more positive note, Rocksteady must have something amazing instore for the next Arkham Asylum game to have convinced him to voice the Joker just one more time.

To say thanks, Bungie have uploaded a new trailer called “The Good, The Badass and The Ugly” featuring awesome kills and freaky glitches that occurred during the beta event.

“It’s exceeded our expectations. Our only real perspective going into this was the ‘Halo 3′ beta test, which had about 800,000 people. We knew there were a couple million copies of ‘ODST’ out there, but we really didn’t have any specific information that let us know what the population might be like.” – Brian Jarrard, Bungie Studios Community Director

Check out the video below:

Since it’s release on the 21st of May I have been playing an awful lot of Red Dead Redemption. Whilst progressing through the game I managed to unlock a new avatar item. At the moment, unlocking most of these items remains unknown, but as I find new ones I will update this article.

Here is a list of Red Dead Redemption Avatar Rewards I have found out how to unlock so far:

1. Sombrero: Shoot someones hat off
2. Red Dead Redemption shirt (red): Found in a trunk in Riley’s Charge cabin
3. Rockstar shirt (black): Found in trunk in attic of your final safehouse
4. Posse shirt: Rumoured to be unlocked via an upcoming Social Club challenge called “Strike It Rich”
5. Gentleman’s Attire: Rumoured to be unlocked via upcoming Social Club challenge “Skin It to Win It”

If you have found any new Xbox 360 unlockable Avatar rewards in this game, please leave a comment below and I will update the list.

Whilst these claims have not yet been verified by Microsoft, I certainly hope they are true, as let’s face it; compared to other consoles on the market (wii, PS3) the 360 is a chunky piece of kit. To add to the flames of this rumour, it’s worth noting that a release around now would make sense as the current model is half way through its estimated life cycle of 10 years.

“We firmly believe that the Xbox 360 has a life cycle through 2015 (10 years after the launch). Project Natal is a great innovation. It will work with every Xbox 360 sold. It’s not about pushing more pixels on the screen. It’s about how to break down barriers that stop people from playing games,” – Shane Kim, Corporate Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business.

With the upcoming release of Project Natal, it also makes sense to revamp the console to give the consumer a feel that the Xbox 360 is still cutting-edge technology, even though it is around 5 years old.

All in all, I think E3 should hold some interesting surprises for us avid gamers. I am certainly excited to see what comes about from the much awaited exhibition, not only on the 360 front.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, LucasArts is releasing a selection of fantastic new outfits and accessories for your Xbox Live Avatars.

Here’s a look of what will be available. In total, look out for the following: Imperial snowtrooper (male and female), Boba Fett (male and female), Lando costume with cape (male), Chewbacca (male and female), Rebel snowspeeder pilot (male and female), Han Solo Hoth outfit (male), Leia Hoth outfit (female), Bossk (male and female), C-3PO (male and female), AT-AT pilot (male and female), and props like a tauntaun pet, a ballcap with Yoda ears (male and female), and a lightsaber!

These will be made available today, Thursday the 20th of May 2010.

You can view the full range of the new Star Wars Avatar gear here.

Whilst worrying about whether this premium console was still under warranty and if I’d be several days without being able to play my Xbox 360, I turned the console off and began checking all of the connections. To my surprise, this was infact NOT the RROD problem, but something rather minor that can be fixed easily.

So, what was it that caused 4 red lights on the Xbox 360 console, and how did I fix it..?

Apparently there are several errors that correspond to the amount of red lights that are lit around the power button. After a quick search on Microsoft’s support pages I found that:

1 red light = hard drive failure / problem
2 red lights = overheating
3 red lights = (RROD) hardware problem
4 red lights = AV cable connection issue

The fact that my console had flashing red lights as a complete circle indicated that there was an AV cable connection problem. All I had to do was reconnect the cable (which came loose somehow? possibly due to someone in the house dusting or moving it for some reason) and turn the Xbox back on again. Phew, what a relief!

If this problem has happened to you, try switching the console off and reconnecting all cables like I did. Otherwise, check out Microsoft’s official support page on Four Red Lights error surrounding the Xbox 360 power button.