February 2007 Archives
Samurai Warriors 2 Empires ships to retail
Koei announced today Samurai Warriors 2 Empires had shipped for the Xbox 360. This title, developed by the Koei internal team Omega Force, is described below: "Samurai Warriors 2 Empires combines the most exciting aspects of Action, Fighting and Strategy games. At the start of the game Feudal Japan is... [More]
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 ready for retail next week
Ubisoft looks to have just announced Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 has gone to the presses and will be hitting store shelves on March 8. As part of their announcement to TeamXbox they also revealed the entire list of "achievements that gamers will battle to earn."... [More]
Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday: Alien Hominid HD
The Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday title for Feb. 28 is Alien Hominid HD. This game, with its quirky hand-drawn high-definition graphics coupled with old-school game play, will set you back 800 Microsoft Points. It includes 16 levels and seven mini-games and offers 720p HD support and 150+ brand new PDA... [More]
New South Park videos hit Xbox Live
Major Nelson has detailed over at his blog new video content available through the Xbox Live Marketplace. Highlights include the movies South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut and Grumpy Old Men as well as the following television programs: - South Park (Seasons 5 - 8) - Exclusively For Download On... [More]
Salta does GRAW2 music score
Details were released today regarding those composing an original score for the upcoming Xbox 360 title Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2. The score was written and composed by Tom Salta, whose previous credits include the MTV VMA nominated original score for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter: "Salta... [More]
Eidos details new Battlestations content
UPDATE: This content looks to have been delayed until the end of March. Bummer... Eidos has revealed information on some upcoming add-ons for their Xbox 360 title Battlestations: Midway. These updates, which will be available through Xbox Live Marketplace, are outlined below: The new battle maps will re-enact two epic... [More]
EA unveils UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 soundtrack
Electronic Arts today unveiled the 11 songs which make up the soundtrack for the upcoming Xbox 360 soccer title UEFA Champions League 2006-2007. This game, which will debut March 20, offers the following songs: ARTIST SONG ALBUM Andy Caldwell feat. Gina Rene Runaway Universal Truth Baïkonour Jain Rock Topo Gigio... [More]
Microsoft, FASA detail Shadowrun for Xbox 360
Microsoft and FASA Studio have released a very detailed fact sheet on their upcoming Xbox 360 title Shadowrun. It is presented below in its entire form: What is Shadowrun? Shadowrun is an intense FPS experience that rewards cleverness and split-second improvisation through a unique combination of modern weapons, ancient magic... [More]
Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 demo available
Konami looks to have made available through Xbox Live a 1.2GB demo of their Xbox 360 title Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007. This demo is available for free download to Xbox Live Gold members in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.... [More]
Rockstar using licensed 3D technology
Rockstar Games yesterday announced a deal with NaturalMotion to use special 3D animation technology developed by the latter for upcoming Xbox 360 titles. This technology, dubbed the euphoria engine, is based on NaturalMotion's Dynamic Motion Synthesis technology. It "uses the processing power of...Xbox 360 to simulate the human body and... [More]
Stuntman: Ignition performs this summer
THQ announced today Stuntman: Ignition for the Xbox 360 and other platforms. This title, due for a summer release, is being developed by internal studio Paradigm Entertainment. The game is described in more detail as follows: "Stuntman: Ignition is the next installment in the critically acclaimed, million-unit plus selling Stuntman... [More]
Major League Baseball 2K7 swings away at retail
2K Sports said yesterday Major League Baseball 2K7 was now available for a variety of platforms, including the Xbox 360. The game is described as follows from a corporate press release: "Major League Baseball 2K7 sets the visual standard with Signature Style - over 300 unique player animations raise the... [More]
New MotoGP title racing towards Xbox 360
THQ announced today development of MotoGP '07, the next installment of the MotoGP motorcycle racing franchise. This game, set for a fall 2007 debut, add all-new bikes, tracks, and enhanced customization options. More details on the game are below: "MotoGP '07 is the definitive next-generation motorcycle racing title, delivering the... [More]
The Golden Compass coming to Xbox 360
Sega announced today the development of the video game adaptation of the theatrical release, The Golden Compass, based on the first book in the trilogy, His Dark Materials, by Philip Pullman. The Golden Compass game, being developed on the Xbox 360 platform by Shiny Entertainment for Sega, is expected to... [More]
Capcom licenses Unreal Engine 3
Capcom said today they had licensed the Unreal Engine 3 from Epic Games for an unannounced project being developed in North America. This marks the second announced licensing of the Unreal Engine 3 in the last week - Activision made a similar move on Feb. 23.... [More]
Bullet Witch flies into retail stores
Atari today said Bullet Witch, a post-apocalyptic action shooter, was now available at retail for the Xbox 360 video game platform. This title, published in partnership with Japanese publisher AQ Interactive Inc., is rated M for Mature and priced at $49.99.... [More]
Activision releases Spider-Man 3 fact sheet
Activision has released a fact sheet on their upcoming Xbox 360 game Spider-Man 3. The game is due out in May and is being developed by Treyarch. Here is the fact sheet below: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Based on Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Columbia Pictures’ upcoming feature film, Spider-Man 3 allows players to... [More]
GRAW2 multiplayer demo available
An Xbox Live demo of Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 which highlights the multiplayer aspects of this upcoming title has been made available. The demo, which looks to be upwards of 300 MB, is available for Gold members in all Xbox Live regions.... [More]
THQ developing Conan Xbox 360 game
THQ today announced plans to bring the Conan brand to the Xbox 360 as the first product in a multi-year licensing agreement to develop interactive games based on the popular character brought to life in Robert E. Howard’s original stories. The Conan game, which is different then the MMO version... [More]
Major League Baseball 2K7 demo available
It looks like a 970 MB of the Xbox 360 baseball game Major League Baseball 2K7 from 2K Sports has been released onto Xbox Live. The demo is currently available for Gold level members in Canada, Mexico and the U.S..... [More]
HD DVD New Releases: Week of Feb. 26, 2007
There are a few new interesting titles out on HD DVD this week for those that own the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player accessory. These include The Getaway, starrting Steve McQueen and from Warner Home Video, as well as Bullitt, also starring McQueen and from Warner Home VIdeo. They are... [More]
Xbox 360 Game Releases: Week of Feb. 26, 2007
Several new titles are available for the Xbox 360 this week. These include the baseball title Major League Baseball 2K7 from 2K Sports, Bullet Witch from Atari, the Konami dancing game Dance Dance Revolution Universe (bundle) and KOEI's Samuari Warriors 2: Empires.... [More]
Peugeot concept car has integrated Xbox 360
A chap by the name of Mihai Panaitescu has apparently won the Peugeot Design Contest 2007 via his Peugeot Flux concept design. As a reward, Peugeot will build the design so it can be shown off at a future auto show. What's the tie-in to Xbox 360, you ask? Two... [More]
Mad Catz Xbox 360 Beat Pad
aThe Mad Catz Xbox 360 Beat Pad gets your lazy butt off the sofa and into an active form of gaming by mimicking your game controller on its next generation dance pad interface. Features abound on this Xbox 360 accessory, including eight-way direction control, a built-in headset port for Xbox... [More]
Activision licenses Epic engine for action game
Activision announced today they had licensed the Unreal 3 engine from Epic Games for an upcoming as-yet-unannounced action game. Though the Xbox 360 has not been announced as a platform, we'll assume it ends up being one of the outlets for this title given Epic's history of Xbox 360 FPS... [More]
NPD gives Microsoft happy Xbox 360 news
Microsoft had some interesting Xbox 360 data points to report yesterday based upon information from NPD. Here is a breakdown of the highlights as reported by the software giant: - NPD reported that 294,000 Americans purchased an Xbox 360 last month. - Xbox 360 still has a record-setting software attach... [More]
Eight Xbox 360 titles go Platinum Hits
Microsoft today announced their next wave of Platinum Hits titles for the Xbox 360. These titles, which are priced at $29.99, will be available March 16 and include the following here in the United States: - “Battlefield 2: Modern Combat” (Electronic Arts) - “Burnout Revenge” (Electronic Arts) - “Call of... [More]
EA details Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
Electronic Arts and video game developer Pandemic Studios today announced they were producing Mercenaries 2: World in Flames for a variety of platforms, including the Xbox 360. This title, which should be out by the holidays, is described as follows: ---------- Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is an explosive open-world... [More]
Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows debuts
Microsoft said yesterday their Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows was now available at retail for around $60. This gadget lets Windows gamers take advantage of the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller and other Xbox 360 wireless accessories and is described as follows, according to Microsoft: "The Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver... [More]
Wing Commander title comes to Xbox Live
Electronics Arts put out word today they would be bringing their classic Wing Commander franchise to Xbox Live Arcade this summer. Wing Commander Arena is described as follows: "Wing Commander Arena is a fast-paced space combat game where players can team up to attack other teams of ships. The game... [More]
Major League Baseball 2K7 heads to retail
2K Sports announced today Major League Baseball 2K7 for a variety of platforms, including the Xbox 360, had gone gold and would be in stores on Feb. 27. The publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software described this title as follows: "Major League Baseball 2K7 takes authenticity to a whole new... [More]
THQ prepares Juiced 2 for fall Xbox 360 debut
THQ announced today a new racing title called Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights which is due out on a variety of platforms, including the Xbox 360, this fall. Juiced 2 is being developed by THQ studio Juice Games and is the next installment in the Juiced franchise. The game is... [More]
THQ confirms Tetris Xbox 360 game for March
THQ has confirmed a Tetris game is indeed on its way to the Xbox 360 as we first reported several days ago. Tetris Evolution, which will be available in March, brings the classic game to next generation consoles for the first time. THQ describes Tetris Evolution as follows: "In Tetris... [More]
Crackdown
Crackdown puts you in the role of a genetically altered police officer of the crime ridden Pacfic City. It is your job as a police officer to clean up each of the citiy's islands and the crime organizations which call them home through whatever means are necessary. In the 3D... [More]
Oblivion developer joins Big Huge Games
Ken Rolston, the former Bethesda Softworks lead designer of Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has joined Big Huge Games to create a to-be-announced role-playing game (RPG). Rolston is a 25-year industry veteran, whose extensive game credits also include pen-and-paper RPGs such as Paranoia and RuneQuest.... [More]
Gears of War developers ready to smack you down
Xbox Live gamers wanting to take on the makers of Gears of War in that game will get the chance shortly. The Epic team, led by Lead Designer Cliffy B and Vice President Mark Rein, will be available to take on between 1900 and 2100 GMT on Saturday Feb. 24.... [More]
Crackdown lands at retail
Microsoft confirmed today Crackdown for the Xbox 360 is now available at retail. This title, according to a press release, is described as pushing "the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with the first-ever truly 3-D playground. Gamers will level up their Agent’s strength, agility, firearms, explosives and driving... [More]
NBA Street Homecourt slams home at retail
Electronic Arts confirmed today NBA Street Homecourt is now available at retail. Here is more on the game from the company's press release: "NBA Street Homecourt features amazing visuals and innovative gameplay. The all-new Trick Remixer lets you take control of your player’s rhythm by mixing quick tricks with elaborate... [More]
Tetris game coming to Xbox 360
Is a new Tetris game in the works from THQ for the Xbox 360? It looks to be the case according to a posting over at video game rental Web site GameFly for Tetris Evolution. The release date is pegged as March 21 and the title is described as follows:... [More]
Lost Planet map packs revealed
Capcom has unveiled information on downloadable multiplayer map packs for Lost Planet: Extreme Condition for the Xbox 360. The first map pack will cost 400 Microsoft Points, with pricing on the following packs to be determined later. The first pack "contains two new multiplayer levels: 'Radar Field,' a close quarters... [More]
HD DVD Releases: Week of Feb. 19,2007
One new HD DVD title looks to be available this week for owners of the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player accessory. Babel, starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, is a drama from Paramount.... [More]
Xbox 360 Game Releases: Week of Feb. 19, 2007
Two new gaming titles look to be available for the Xbox 360 this week. The first is the crime fighting, free form playing world of Crackdown from Microsoft. The other, courtesy of Electronic Arts, is the street smart sports title NBA Street Homecourt.... [More]
Ubisoft releases Rayman Raving Rabbids fact sheet
Ubisoft has released a fact sheet for thier upcoming Xbox 360 title Rayman Raving Rabbids. The fact sheet indicates a release date of March. Here are full details on the Xbox 360 version of this game: • Camera gesture control: a unique gaming experience on Xbox 360 thanks to a... [More]
KOEI says Samurai Warriors 2 Empires is gold
KOEI announced Samurai Warriors 2 Empires, a tactical action game set in Feudal Japan, had gone gold. The Xbox 360 title is due to hit store shelves Feb. 28. The game was developed by Omega Force, KOEI's internal team.... [More]
Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows
Extended your Xbox 360 accessories to your Windows-based PC with the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows. This PC accessory connects to a computer USB port to provide support for up to four Wireless Controllers and four Wireless Headsets simultaneously. Maximum range supported is around 30 feet.... [More]
Ubisoft releases Hell's Highway fact sheet
Ubisoft has released an updated fact sheet for Brothers in Arms Hell’s Highway. We present to you that fact sheet in its whole form below: Product Description Brothers in Arms has earned its place as the leading squad-based WWII shooter on consoles and PC. The unrivaled authenticity, compelling story and... [More]
Ubisoft releases GRAW2 fact sheet
Ubisoft has released an updated fact sheet for their upcoming Xbox 360 title Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, which is currently due out in March. The entire fact sheet is presented below: Following up the 2006 BAFTA-winning Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter (GRAW) on Xbox 360, Ubisoft brings the sequel GRAW2, with... [More]
Battlestations: Midway
Battlestations: Midway immerses players in massive air, sea, and undersea battles comprising key historical locations such as Pearl Harbor, the Philippines, Java, the Coral Sea and the infamous Battle of Midway. The game features a storyline evoking historical events and a diverse single player mode which includes ten large-scale campaigns... [More]
Star Wars Xbox 360 game coming in November
LucasArts has revealed a Web site for a new and upcoming Xbox 360 title based on the Star Wars universe. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed looks set to debut this November. Here are details on the features of the game: The Star Wars saga continues this November in Star Wars:... [More]
Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday: Paperboy
For Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday this week Microsoft takes us back in time again to another retro video gaming classic: Paperboy from Midway. Paperboy has you delivering papers to your customers along your route as you pedal fast to avoid obstacles and get papers on the doorsteps where they belong.... [More]
New Rainbow Six Vegas content coming
Ubisoft has announced a list of downloadable content being made available for the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas Xbox 360 game. The Player’s Pack Red Edition, which will be available through Xbox Live Marketplace by the end of March, contains the following: Three Brand New MP Adversarial Maps: Three brand... [More]
id Software announces Quake Wars for Xbox 360
id Software and Activision announced today they would be bringing Enemy Territory: Quake Wars to the Xbox 360. This title, which is being developed by Nerve Software for the Microsoft next-gen gaming console, will feature "strategic team play, persistent character promotions and online stats tracking. Players choose to battle as... [More]
Warhound gears up for Xbox 360 action
Video game publisher Techland has released a fact sheet for a non-linear FPS they are working on for the Xbox 360 called Warhound. It is detailed below - the game itself is due out by the end of the year. Warhound is a non-linear first person perspective action shooter set... [More]
Mushroom Men march on Xbox 360 in 2008
Austin-based developer Red Fly Studio announced it has signed with fellow Austin-based Gamecock Media Group to publish next-gen platform titles under the Mushroom Men moniker. "Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore... [More]
Xbox Rewards program goes live
Microsoft looks to have rolled out their Xbox Rewards program. You can register for this new program by visiting its Web site, though it looks right now as if they are getting slammed with people trying to do this.... [More]
Galactica game coming to Xbox Live Arcade
Sierra Online is planning to publish a large scale game through Xbox Live Arcade this fall based on the Sci Fi Channel program Battlestar Galactica. Being developed by Australian-based Auran Games, this game "will feature both single- and multi-player modes and allow the player to take part in intense space... [More]
Transformers game in development
Activision said today Traveller's Tales, the development studio behind the LEGO Star Wars games, had been assigned the task of developing a video game based upon the upcoming Transformers movie from Paramount. This game will be developed for a number of platforms including the Xbox 360. "Transformers: The Game lets... [More]
HD DVD Releases: Week of Feb. 12, 2007
It looks to be a slow week for Xbox 360 owners in terms of new releases. There are no Xbox 360 games scheduled for retail and only one HD DVD title for those who own the HD DVD Player accessory. The Departed, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon, is being... [More]
Pimp your Xbox 360 Battlestar style
Those wanting to add a Battlestar Galactica theme to their Xbox 360 will get the chance via a gamer picture pack and thempack which are now available for downoad (for a fee) from Xbox Live Marketplace.... [More]
Bullet Witch development finishes up
Atari said today development was complete on their upcoming Xbox 360 title Bullet Witch and the game was scheduled to hit retail Feb.27. Bullet Witch, developed by Cavia, "is set on a bleak planet earth in the year 2013 with human kind on the brink of extinction and hideous demons... [More]
Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007
In Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 from Konami gamers get to sample the international football (soccer) field by playing in licensed international leagues and teams including Argentina, Australia, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden. A "Master League" mode allows you to build and develop a team and lead it over multiple... [More]
Mad Catz MLB Custom Faceplate Kit
WIth spring just around the corner, so is MLB baseball. To get into the spirit of baseball gaming on your Xbox 360, consider this MLB Custom Faceplate Kit from Mad Catz. It comes with a transparent top housing, a bottom housing which holds a standalone faceplate and can be customized... [More]
Def Jam: Icon demo now available
A 384 MB demo of the upcoming Xbox 360 title Def Jam: Icon now looks to be available to all Xbox Live Gold members at no charge on Xbox Live Marketplace. Most posters in the comments section over at Major Nelson's blog are finding the demo of this EA game... [More]
Microsoft kicks off Xbox Rewards program
Microsoft and Old Spice have announced a partnership whereby Xbox 360 gamers will be able to begin earning rewards for playing games and earning achievements. The Xbox Rewards program, which kicks off Feb. 12 and runs through April 12 (for at least the first go around), initially groups gamers in... [More]
EA, Valve unveil Xbox 360 game bundle
EA and Valve today announced they would be offering up this fall a value pack for the Xbox 360 and other systems which bundles together a number of titles. The Orange Box, as its being called, will include Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal and Team Fortress 2 as well as... [More]
Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday: Root Beer Tapper
The Xbox Live Arcade release for this week is the classic Midway Games title Root Beer Tapper. Your job as a bartender is to keep the mugs of thirsty drinkers full while empty mugs slide down the bar towards you for refills. Extra points are earned by collecting tips. Multiplayer... [More]
Def Jam: Icon soundtrack details released
Electronic Arts has announced the hip-hop music infused soundtrack for their upcoming Xbox 360 game Def Jam: Icon. It features a play list of 29 tracks from prominent artists such as The Game, Lil Jon and Young Jeezy, to name a few.In addition, the game will sport a My Soundtrack... [More]
MLB 2K7 gets Signature Style player moves
2K Sports dropped some details today on their upcoming Xbox 360 baseball title Major League Baseball 2K7. The primary announcement focused on what is dubbed "Signature Style player animations". These 150 unique player animations add to the game unique pitching styles, batting rituals, and characteristic movements of favorite baseball players.... [More]
Brady Quinn takes Xbox 360 fans along to draft
Former University of Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn plans to take Xbox 360 fans with him during his quest for the pros via several upcoming offerings. Quinn will share his favorite video games, workouts and training sessions leading up to the 2007 draft on April 28 via a weekly blog... [More]
EA puts LOTR White Council on hold
EA has confirmed an earlier rumored suspension of development of its next-generation RPG The Lord of the Rings: The White Council. As reported by IGN, EA answered a question regarding this game during its recent investor call saying "the Lord of the Rings product is back in development in terms... [More]
Konami details upcoming Xbox 360 titles
Konami has confirmed a number of new titles for 2007 which are in development. For the Xbox 360 these titles include Hellboy and Dance Dance Revolution Universe. The latter, which comes with a dance mat, is due out Feb. 27. Hellboy, meanwhile, is due out this summer.... [More]
Super Ghosts 'n' Goblins coming to Xbox Live Arcade?
The ESRB looks to have let the cat out of the virtual bag for Capcom in updating its rating listings. This update has apparently revealed the Super Ghosts 'n' Goblins video game series is coming to Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360, No official details on this title have... [More]
Virtua Tennis 3 gets leaderboard features
Sega announced today some features for their upcoming Xbox 360 tennis title Virtua Tennis 3. This game, currently slated for a March 2007 release, will, for the first time in franchise history, allow players to compete with gamers around the world in Ranked and Player Modes for top scores on... [More]
HD DVD Releases: Week of Feb. 5, 2007
Only one HD DVD movie seems to be available this week for those Xbox 360 owners who have the HD DVD Player accessory. Hollywoodland, starring Ben Affleck and Diane Lane, among others, is available from Universal Studios.... [More]
Xbox 360 Game Releases: Week of Feb. 5, 2007
There looks to be just one game available at retail for the Xbox 360 this week. Winning Eleven: Pro Soccer Evolution 2007, a soccer title from Konami, finds itself playing solo striker for the goal of your dollars at the checkout counter.... [More]
New Video Marketplace content announced
New content this week on the Xbox Live Video Marketplace was announced by Major Nelson today. Highlights include the Sarah Silverman Program, ER - Season 1 and 2 and the movie Hunt for Red October from Paramount.... [More]
FlatOut Ultimate Carnage announced for Xbox 360
Empire Interactive revealed yesterday FlatOut Ultimate Carnage, a new Xbox 360 driving title due out in June of this year. The game, part of the FlatOut 2 franchise, is described below as taken from a corporate press release: "Developed by Bugbear Entertainment, FlatOut Ultimate Carnage is rebuilt from the ground... [More]
Burger King rings up Xbox game sales
Burger King is partying down today, according to published reports, as they saw a nice jump in quarterly profits which was at least in part driven by huge sales of their three Xbox games. These games combined for reported sales of 3.2 million units over the holiday season, contributing net... [More]
Fuzion Frenzy 2 demo available
A demo for the Xbox 360 title Fuzion Frenzy 2 is available now, according to Major Nelson on the Xbox Team. This demo, available to all Xbox Live members, Three of the over forty mini-games are available for trying in this demo.... [More]
Lost Planet update being prepped
The development team behind the Xbox 360 title Lost Planet has put out word regarding an update they are preparing for the game. This update, which looks to be due out in early March, addresses a number of issues as outlined below: Updates • In the pre-game lobby, a country... [More]
