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COD: Modern Warfare 2 Sets All-Time Entertainment Sales Record

Rich Reed — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:03:50 +0000

If you thought the first day records were impressive for COD: Modern Warfare 2 you would be correct. I got in the five day sales figures and it’s staggering with 550 million in sales. The record sales total is mind blowing throw in the fact 11 million achievements were earned in the game on Xbox [...]

Tropico 3 Demo Hits XBL Marketplace

Rich Reed — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:48:07 +0000

Tropico 3 the politically charged strategy Sim from Kalypso Media released a playable demo on XBL Marketplace for Gold members and on November 25th for Silver members. The game allows players to play as the newly elected El Presidente of the Island of Tropico. The demo will have to missions and sounds interesting so check [...]

Tony Hawk: Ride Skates Into Stores Today

Rich Reed — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:45:12 +0000

For fans of the Tony Hawk games Activision’s Tony Hawk: Ride will take gamers beyond the standard controller. The game comes with its own Skateboard controller offering a new experience for skateboard fans. Tony Hawk: Ride allows gamers to make the moves on the specially designed deck and the game will respond to those movements. [...]

Left 4 Dead 2 Hits Stores Today

Rich Reed — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:30:28 +0000

Last year Valve released Left 4 Dead and the game became a great Co-Op game and a personal favorite. Today the sequel Left 4 Dead 2 hits stores exclusively for the Xbox 360 and PC. The game has new modes including Scavenger new avatar awards and all new weather effects. Left 4 Dead 2 also [...]

Assassin’s Creed II in Stores Today

Rich Reed — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:12:32 +0000

Ubisoft’s sequel Assassin’s Creed II is now in stores everywhere. The sequel to last year’s hit is generating a lot of buzz for its new gameplay and graphics. Those who pick up the game will also notice new avatar rewards you can unlock. It’s another big week for releases as we approach the Holidays. [...]

Forza 3 Hyundai Car Pack DLC Free on XBL Marketplace

Rich Reed — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:58:13 +0000

Owners of Forza 3 can now download the Hyundia Car Pack DLC for free. The pack has some great cars included. You will have to buy the cars with in game credits. The free DLC content offers special edition cars from Hyundai and custom paint jobs by Turn 10. Grab the DLC pack today.

SGT. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band DLC Hits Tuesday

Rich Reed — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:23:40 +0000

For those who own RB: The Beatles tomorrow the new DLC Album hits. SGT. Peeper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band will be released and will cost 1080 points. A great Beatles Album so make sure you have plenty of MS points ready.

Mad Catz Ships Wireless-N Gaming Adapter for the Xbox 360 and PS3 Consoles

Rich Reed — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:14:37 +0000

I got word today that Mad Catz has shipped their new Wireless-N Adapter to retail stores. The price is $79.99 and features a one button easy set-up and is compatible with 802.11b/g/n networks. In time for the holidays this is a great item to buy if you were waiting to go wireless. Simple, yet versatile, [...]

COD: MW 2 Banned in Russia

Rich Reed — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:49:31 +0000

While Activision and Infinity Ward are celebrating record sales for COD: Modern Warfare 2. It seems Russia is upset about the much talked about Airport level. They also think the game shows a total disrespect for all Russians. They have banned the game and recalled all copies. Infinity Ward has offered to offer a patch [...]

Xbox Live Dashboard Update Arriving November 17th

Rich Reed — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:21:31 +0000

Tired of hearing those who got into the beta for the new dashboard telling you about the all the cool stuff? Well on November 17th the Dashboard update will be released to all. The new update will include Twitter, Facebook, Last. FM and Zune. The date was announced by Major Nelson just a few minutes [...]

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Shatters All-Time Opening Day Sales Record

Rich Reed — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:02:32 +0000

Activision and Infinity Ward have several reasons to celebrate… 310 Million in fact. They just announced the first day sales records in the US and in the UK. A staggering 4.7 Million copies of the game sold in the first 24 hours for a total of 310 Million dollars in sales. Making it the biggest [...]

Having Issues With Your MW 2 Night Vision Goggles Read This First

Rich Reed — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:41:11 +0000

This week the biggest game of the year was released COD: Modern Warfare 2. I have already read and received several comments and questions regarding the Prestige set. The Night Vision Goggles have a face guard the rubber around the unit. This is made to be easily taken off to wipe clean and put back [...]

MadCatz Wireless Fender Precision Bass Guitar – Xbox 360 Product Review

Rich Reed — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:45:27 +0000

When I got the USB version of the MadCatz Precision Bass Guitar I, loved it. The fact that it was 84% scale and had great response made it a must have for any Rock Band player. Granted the USB cable, while long enough, was an inconvenience compared to the wireless guitars. So when MadCatz sent [...]

MadCatz Rock Band Wireless Fender Telecaster Player`s Edition Replica – Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:17:46 +0000

The RockBand craze is still on. With the recent launch of RB: The Beatles and the new network store, there is a constant wave of DLC content. Of course this also means new RockBand gear and guitars. MadCatz sent me their Wireless Fender Telecaster Player’s Edition Replica for the 360 to review. The guitar looks [...]

XBS COD MW 2 MadCatz Contest Starts Today

Rich Reed — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:16:14 +0000

Thanks to Alex over at MadCatz I am kicking off the XBS COD MW2 contest today. Winners will receive either a MadCatz Xbox 360 MW 2 controller (white or Black our choice or an Xbox 360 Throat Communicator) One Grand Prize Winner will win A controller and a Throat Communicator the color of the controller [...]

How Do I Unlock Xbox 360 Arcade Games That I Already Have Achievements For?

Jason Rybka — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:50:11 +0000

I recently traveled somewhere for a trip and decided to bring my X360. I had over 20 arcade games unlocked with achievements that I’ve already done. Now that I turned on my Xbox 360 on, my X360 arcade games turned into trial versions. How do I fix this?

Can I Connect My Xbox 360 To A Dvd Player Using A Optical Cable To Take Advantage Of 5.1 Surround Sound.?

Jason Rybka — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:50:13 +0000

I want to connect my 360 to a upconverting dvd player connected to my hdtv via hdmi. The dvd player is connected to a 5.1 receiver via “red & white” plugs that doesn’t have an optical cable input. Is it possible to connect everything together? Xbox to DVD to both Receiver and HDTV?

Can You Use A Xbox 360 Wireless Controller On Windows Via The Play And Charge Kit?

Jason Rybka — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:50:12 +0000

Ok I have an Xbox 360 wireless controller and the play and charge kit. I have windows vista. I have the drivers installed on my computer for the controller and play and charge kit. I have just downloaded a super nintendo emulator and I wanted to know how I can use the controller for the [...]

How Do I Connect My Xbox 360 Through My University’s Password Protected Gateway?

Jason Rybka — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:50:10 +0000

The university requires me to put in my user-name and password every time i try to access the internet. is there a way of doing this on my xbox 360 to access live. when plugged in the xbox recieves a network connection but cannot connect to the internet.

How Much Is A Xbox 360 Pro 60gb Going To Be On Black Friday?

Jason Rybka — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:50:10 +0000

i want a xbox 360 really bad but it’s kinda expensive. And at gamestop the Xbox 360 pro 6gb w/ lego indiana jones and kung fu panda is $300. So i was wandering does anyone know the price it’s going to be on black Friday. And on black Friday does that sale price only last [...]