Category: Xbox 360 (Page 27 of 31)

      “Madden” is still king of the console

      August 11, 2009 /

      Just like clockwork, the annual installment of Electronic Arts’ hugely popular “Madden” football series was released today for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii with a slew of new features. At the top of the list is an online franchise mode that lets you play a ten-season NFL schedule with up to 31 other friends, and, for the first time in the history of the franchise, online co-op. EA has also jumped on the mobile bandwagon with a custom iPhone app that can be used to update rosters on the go.

      The game’s biggest strengths this year, however, are the incredible attention to detail, from the addition of a more realistic injury system (play hurt and you could risk a longer recovery) to the lifelike reactions of the players on the field and the coaches and refs on the sideline. As usual, the game isn’t perfect, but much like last year’s 20th anniversary edition, it comes pretty darn close. Check out Bullz-Eye’s full review of the game and, after you’ve had a chance to play it yourself, come back to let us know what you think.

      EA, Mobile Gaming, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360

      Dragon Age: Origins Gets Pushed Back

      August 11, 2009 /

      Dragon Age: Origins is bringing sexy back.The latest in this year’s string of blockbuster pushbacks comes courtesy of BioWare. Their new RPG, Dragon Age: Origins, has been bumped from the original October 20th release date to November 3rd.

      The delay began as a rumor based on altered release dates at several major retailers. BioWare quickly denied the rumor, claiming they were sticking to the October 20th release. Just a day later they officially confirmed the delay and announced the new release date.

      What does this mean for you? Well for one, you’ll be waiting to get that freak on with the animal of your choice. For another, not a whole lot. The release was still far enough away that it shouldn’t affect anyone too terribly. What they would be changing this late in the process is beyond me, but I’m not really the developing type. The Playstation 3 version of the game has been delayed with the PC and Xbox 360 versions, though without a set launch date.

      News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360

      Valve Opens TF2 Closed Beta

      August 4, 2009 /

      Team Fortress 2.Team Fortress 2 developer Robin Walker stopped by ShackNews to give a heads up on Valve’s new closed beta system for the popular shooter. The beta is meant to give Valve playtest feedback from some of the most competitive TF2 players in the world.

      It’s not at all uncommon for global changes to affect a mass player base positively while doing what the hardcore players consider serious harm to a game. The most recent TF2 update, which changed item upgrades from “unlockables” to “random drops” was no exception to the rule. The casual players loved it, because they might actually be able to get The Sandman. Competitive players, though, were understandably pissed. All the work they put in just sort of went to waste (though honestly, with all the achievement servers I find it hard to be sympathetic – these guys would have been playing either way).

      Valve wants to get an early look at some of that anger with their beta testing. By releasing casual features to the most hardcore players, they can determine what will work across the board and what still needs some tweaking. Overall, I’d call it a smart move. Feedback from the most competitive players is usually feedback from the base of folks that will be playing your game long after everyone else has moved on to Halo: Reach or Bioshock 2.

      News, PC, Xbox 360

      Facebook, Twitter To Hit Xbox Live This Fall

      July 30, 2009 /

      Facebook running on Xbox Live.For those of you thinking you might see Facebook or Twitter with the new dashboard update, you’ll have to wait. Not for long, though. Microsoft marketing man James Halton said today that Microsoft is set to release the social networks this fall on their Xbox Live service.

      Halton would only get so specific as to say “”It will be before Christmas. A lot of the background work’s been done for a lot of applications that are coming.” So maybe that’s what comes with the August 11th update – background support for more up and coming applications. If you recall, that update also includes games on demand and Netflix movie parties.

      Facebook/Twitter integration brings the 360 closer to the goal Microsoft so touted at the console’s release: to be the entertainment hub of the house. Now what’s there to get you off your couch? Oh, right. That would be Project Natal.

      News, Xbox 360

      DJ Hero Gets Hardshell Case, Makes DJ-ing Less Cool

      July 29, 2009 /

      The DJ Hero Renegade Edition.In my little Cleveland ‘burb I’m constantly exposed to hipster wannabes. They sit on street corners by the bars most of them aren’t old enough to get into, strumming air guitars or playing air bass or even air drums. They play Girl Talk loudly through their iPod earbuds and shout to their friends, “This is my new mashup! I just have to make sure the levels are right!” I trust you can imagine the fingers moving furiously up and away and then back toward the mp3 player.

      When I first saw DJ Hero I immediately thought of these kids. Now they’ll have another “instrument” to poorly imitate to their friends. And it comes in a case no less! That’s not just a hardshell guitar case photoshopped with a DJ Hero logo, that’s the game’s Renegade Edition, complete with a turntable case that doubles as a stand.

      There’s still no word on pricing, but we do know that the Renegade also comes with an exclusive 2-CD set with unreleased tracks from the likes of Jay-Z and Eminem. With games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero on the decline I’ll be interested to see what sort of response Activision receives for DJ Hero. As I mentioned, I’ve got a few people in mind who will almost certainly buy a copy.

      Nintendo Wii, Previews, PS3, Xbox 360

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