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2K’s BioShock 2 Available Worldwide Today

Rich Reed — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:47:14 +0000

2K Games announced that BioShock 2 is now available Worldwide. The sequel to BioShock has some new changes and story plots but those creepy little sisters are back. This time around gamers will take the role of a Big Daddy. The single player looks interesting and the multiplayer modes should offer something different. So get [...]

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Announced

Rich Reed — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:38:27 +0000

It’s been a long time since we had a new Ghost Recon to play. Today Ubisoft confirmed and added a name to the new Ghost Recon. Future Soldier will be made by the team behind the GRAW series and has a release date of Holiday 2010. If you can’t wait that long there will be [...]

COD: MW 2 Patch Update & Cheating Issues

Rich Reed — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:29:32 +0000

Normally I hate to post on rumors or things not released since things can change and often do. I decided that this time I would post since the details are already on Infinity Ward’s Forums. The new update that is supposed to fix the XP, Package and several other glitches was submitted last Friday to [...]

XBS Forums Getting Updated

Rich Reed — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:08:45 +0000

Hello to all our members and visitors I wanted to let you know the error message while trying to get into our forums should be fixed soon. We are making some changes that will make the forums easier to use and a few surprises. I thank all of you who have reported the issue and [...]

BioShock 2 Developers Call

Rich Reed — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:16:22 +0000

XBS was invited to another great Developers call thanks to Chase over at Access PR. This time around it was all about BioShock 2 which hits stores this Tuesday. Due to the fact this was one of the largest calls and the amount of questions. I want everyone to be able to listen to the [...]

Xbox Live Support for Xbox Original Games Stops on April 15th

Rich Reed — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:39:30 +0000

Today Marc Whitten sent out a Press Release stating that April 15th will be the last day Xbox Live will support games made for the original Xbox system. While the news is not surprising the letter also made clear that this will also include Halo 2. While game support for the 1st gen Xbox titles [...]

NBA 2K10 Breaks 2 Million Units Sold

Rich Reed — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:00:45 +0000

2K Sports sent word that their NBA title NBA 2K10 saw a 60 percent increase in sales over last year. They also announced the title has sold over 2 million units. It’s an impressive figure and the increase in sales could be tied in with this year’s version being 2K’s tenth year anniversary edition. No [...]

Chime Hits XBL Arcade Today

Rich Reed — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:48:12 +0000

Chime a new music arcade game from OneBigGame is now available on the XBL Arcade. The game costs 400 MS points and OneBigGame will donate the profits to the Save the Children Foundation and Starlight Children’s Foundation. Check out chime and also help a charity while you’re at it.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Demo Hits XBL Marketplace

Rich Reed — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:09:21 +0000

Fans waiting for the release of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on March 2nd can get now download the MP Demo. Today EA announced the multiplayer demo is live on the XBL Marketplace. The demo looks a bit dated but I still am looking forward to the Co-Op game play and really enjoyed the first game. [...]

Doritos & Microsoft Unlock Xbox Finalists Announced

Rich Reed — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:30:09 +0000

“Avatar Crash Course” and “Harm’s Way,” created by Jill Robertson of Raleigh, NC and Justin Carpenter of Ogden, Utah were just named the finalists in the Unlock Xbox Contest. Both games are now going to be made into full arcade titles and go head to head for the grand prize of $50,000. This is the [...]

BioWare’s Mass Effect 2 Hits Stores in North America Today

Rich Reed — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:43:56 +0000

Few games live up to the hype during the wait before release. If you were watching the NFL NFC Championship game on Sunday you saw the special 2 minute trailer for Mass Effect 2. The trailer looked fantastic and just added to the hype and the early reviews have been very high for the sequel. [...]

Bang Camaro Returns to Rock Band Via Rock Band Network

Rich Reed — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:03:37 +0000

We like the guys from Bang Camaro and their music rocks! I just found out four new tracks will hit when the Rock Band Network is released. The songs include a new version of “Push Push Lady Lightning”, “Swallow the Razor”, “Blood Red Rock” and “Revolution” from the Madden NFL 10 and Sims 3 soundtrack. [...]

Modern Warfare 2 XP Glitch Reported?

Rich Reed — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:26:50 +0000

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been selling a ton of copies as well as setting records. Sadly the game has been plagued with hacks and glitches the newest one could be a costly one. The footage below was posted on You Tube and then picked up by sites like Joystiq.com and posts on [...]

BioWare Unveils ‘The Cerberus Network’ in Mass Effect 2

Rich Reed — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:42:48 +0000

BioWare today released news that all DLC and news for Mass Effect 2 will be through ‘The Cerberus Network’. All retail boxes will have a code to download the new network free of charge. If you buy the game used you can purchase a key to download the service. ‘The Cerberus Network’ will alert players [...]

Splinter Cell: Conviction Pushed Back Until April?

Rich Reed — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:32:25 +0000

Ubisoft dropped bad news for fans of the Splinter Cell franchise. After already delaying the title once Splinter Cell: Conviction was pushed back again this time until April. While many rumors are spreading about this and other Ubisoft titles they stated more time was needed to polish the game. We will be watching this title [...]

CES Microsoft Keynote Address Offers Answers & Surprises

Rich Reed — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:57:10 +0000

Last night Steve Ballmer and Robbie Bach took to the stage at CES 2010. While the video feed at times was blocked. I learned several things from watching it so here is a quick rundown and watch for more on each of the things mentioned as their release date grows closer. Project Natal will be [...]

EA Sports Standing Behind Tiger Woods

Rich Reed — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:30:35 +0000

While I am sure some are sick of all the gossip about Tiger Woods fans of the Tiger Woods Golf series would want to read this. Peter Moore stated on Monday that EA Sports is standing behind Tiger and the game is on track for the scheduled release date. Moore also said “Tiger Woods is [...]

Matt Hazard: Blood Bath & Beyond Hits XBLA Today

Rich Reed — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:55:04 +0000

If you played Eat Lead you know who Matt Hazard is the game was filled with tongue and check humor. While not a mega-hit it was a decent title and it seems Matt is back for another adventure this time in the Xbox Live Arcade service. Matt Hazard: Blood Bath & Beyond is available for [...]

Blood Bowl Coming to the Xbox 360 in 2010

Rich Reed — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:19:18 +0000

SouthPeak Games sent word that an updated version of Blood Bowl is coming to the Xbox 360 in 2010. Fantasy based football inspired by the Warhammer series. Not a lot of details but the game will be a full retail version not an arcade title. It is also slated for the PSP and PC due [...]

Xbox 360 Games of 2009 Tell us Your Picks for the Best and Worst

Rich Reed — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:52:19 +0000

I know many of you have this week off so I wanted to give you a chance to let us know your picks for best and worst games and DLC of 2009. You can leave a comment or post in our forums. I am interested to hear your thoughts I have read a ton of [...]