Xbox 360 News
Sony Blocks Netflix Movies from Xbox 360
With the launch of the New Xbox Experience (NXE), 360 owners will be able to stream full-length movies through their console using a Netflix subscription. That is, unless the film they want to view happens to be the property of Sony Pictures. The Japanese media company has quietly blocked all... [More]
Is it Over for Rock Music Games?
Being a rock star is not all parties, groupies, and throwing furniture out of 5-star hotel rooms. Alright, well maybe it is, but like every seemingly awesome job, rock stardom also has its inevitable downside. As one much wiser than us once put it, every rose has its thorn. Anyone... [More]
Rare Teases New Games: Battletoads 2?
One of the most endearing characters in Rare's new game, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts is the self-appointed Lord of All Games. This sarcastic robot dishes the trash talk like no other NPC before him, threatening to usurp even the deadpan GLaDOS for pure masochistic laughs. At one point in... [More]
Introducing the Zeebo: Brazil's New Console
Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo may dominate the global market for video games, but they don't rule in every corner of the world. The extremely high cost of new video game consoles and games in Brazil has led to unusual market conditions in that emerging country – and a potential market... [More]
US Hardware and Software Charts for October 2008
Results for last month's video game hardware and software charts are in, giving us a better idea of how the holiday shopping season is shaping up for manufacturers. This month was full of surprises. First, without a surefire hit game in sight, the Nintendo Wii still managed to blow away... [More]
A Message From Adam Sessler On Fanboys
Attention members of the gaming community, I have one thing to say to all those fanboys out there. Shut up and do your talking on the battlefield! My biggiest pet peeve in the gaming world are the fanboys dissing other people that don't have the same interest in games or... [More]
Square Enix to Publish Supreme Commander 2
The Japanese publisher Square Enix has been on the prowl for Western game properties in an effort to expand its market in the lucrative North American and European markets. The Japanese company, most well known for its hit RPG franchises, has begun reaching out to smaller development studios in the... [More]
Console Modders Banned From Xbox Live
Microsoft has been busy this week banning users suspected of having modded (hacked) their Xbox 360 consoles. Certain Xbox 360 consoles can be modified using an unauthorized process in order to play pirated versions of games. Microsoft evidently has a system in place to detect when a modded console is... [More]
Rock Band Creators Earn 300 Million Dollar Bonus
While many game studios are facing closure in a tough economic climate, at lease two game developers are making out like bandits. Viacom has announced that it is set to pay the creators of the Rock Band franchise bonuses of more than USD 300 million as part of the 2006... [More]
EA Unveils "Premium" DLC for Dead Space
The horror! Downloadable content horror, that is. Mega-publisher Electronic Arts wants gamers to pull out their wallets to purchase additional skins and weapons for the recently released thriller, Dead Space. Thanks to these so-called "Premium Upgrades", players will be able to roast enemies harder and with more flair than ever... [More]
Rumor: Dead Rising 2, eh
Capcom isn't quite ready to reveal the sequel to their successful zombie kill-a-thon, but sources close to the company say it is indeed under development. In an interesting twist, industry insiders say that the game has been outsourced to a western development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. Blue Castle Games... [More]
Atari Revives Ghostbusters Game
Does anyone remember Ghostbusters, the game that was ingloriously cancelled in the wake of the Activision/Vivendi merger? Well, Phil Harrison, the new CEO of Atari certainly does. He and his beleaguered publishing company have signed an agreement with developers Terminal Reality to bring Ghostbusters to all consoles in 2009. And... [More]
Does Rock Band 2's additional songs rock-eth?
If you registered Rock Band 2 to receive an additional 20 free tracks to download, you may become slightly disappointed with the playlist. These songs are from lesser known bands - perhaps underground sounds. Is the free content worth the approximate 500mb download? You tell us! Here's the track-listing provided... [More]
Your NXE Questions Answered
Lots of my friends and fellow gamers have questions about the New Xbox Experience which is scheduled to be released on November 19th. The NXE has received a lot of love and a lot of hate from both sides of the gaming spectrum, such as casual gamers embracing the avatar... [More]
Voice Acting in Fable: Why it's so Good
Anyone who has played Fable II has likely been impressed with the sheer scope of the game world crafted by Peter Molyneux and his team at Lionhead Studios. From the graphics to the wide array of moral choices presented in the sandbox adventure, Fable II exceeds the scope of any... [More]
Amazon: Pre-Order Lancer Get GOW 2 Free!
Marcus Fenix has recently become a gaming icon, not because he's a bad ass (because he totally is), but more so because his favored weapon is like a machine gun and a chainsaw had an affair and named the love child Lancer. Many a gaming fanboy has wanted one of... [More]
Microsoft: LittleBigBoku?
It looks like Microsoft will be cutting into Sony's build-your-own platformer, LittleBigPlanet, with the release of their programming tool, dubbed Boku. Boku is currently detailed on the Microsoft Research website and boasts such features as cross-platform production on both the PC and the Xbox 360, interactive terrain editor, and 20... [More]
Economic Crisis Hits Game Companies Hard
No sector of the economy is safe from the current financial crisis, not even the escapist video game industry. A plethora of studios have announced major job cuts in the past weeks, as tightening purse strings force developers to make tough choices and focus on key game properties. The latest... [More]
Burnout Paradise: Party Pack & More!
In all our days of gaming, Criterion Games is the first known to honorably continue to provide updates, expansions, and innovations to a game: Burnout Paradise. So what's next for Paradise City? Party Packs! Criterion Games classifies Burnout as an "awesome social game," but the social aspect is restricted to... [More]
Test Drive Obama, Palin In Mercenaries 2
Election Day is less than a week away, and the entire world waits with anticipation to find out who will lead America. But before you head to the polls and vote for your favorite candidate, why not take them for a spin around Mercenaries 2 and cause mayhem and destruction?!... [More]
Banjo and Kazooie Demo Hits Xbox Live
Xbox 360 owners got a nice surprise this morning as Rare released a demo of Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts on Xbox Live. This demo comes as a complete surprise, and was not announced before hand by either Rare or Microsoft. Fans of the franchise are undoubtedly excited to get their... [More]
60 GB HDD + Headset + 3 Months Live = $99
Leaked information from Gamestop and Circuit City confirms that these retailers will be rolling out a new bundle for the Xbox 360 next week. The pack, which includes a 60 GB hard drive, a wired headset, and a three month subscription to Live will retail for $99 USD. Oh, and... [More]
Tomb Raider Underworld Demo Coming October 28
If you are anything like us, it might have been a while since you devoted any serious time to playing a Tomb Raider game. For a while it seemed as though developers' creativity on the video game side was inversely proportional to the popularity of each of the Angelina Jolie... [More]
K-Mart Fined for Breaking Street Date?
We love it when large retailers break street date on popular games and hardware, but the corporations behind these products? Not so much. Mega retailer K-Mart now faces a heavy fine and other punishment after having sold Fable II to eager fans more than a week early in Australia. According... [More]
Zombie Outbreak Spreads to GTA IV Multiplayer
We received a frantic email from Rockstar today, alerting us to the fact that there is a virus sweeping through Grand Theft Auto IV and turning many unsuspecting players into Zombies. Like many players, we have noticed a strange skin while playing multiplayer matches (many months ago) and it seems... [More]
Fallout 3 Banned in India Due to Cows?
Fallout 3, the post-apocaplyptic RPG from Bethesda Entertainment, has been banned from shops in India. Usually countries like Germany, the UK and Australia are the most prolific censures of American games, citing their violent and mature themes as ban-worthy. The most recent victim of such a ban was Silent Hill... [More]
GameFlavor.com Looking For Online Ad Sales Executive/Outside Sales
Who we are GameFlavor is a network of online publications covering all of the major next-generation video game consoles and handheld gaming devices. Our sites update around-the-clock five days a week, covering everything from upcoming games to hardware advancements to the latest industry gossip. The network is currently undergoing signficant... [More]
Publisher Says Golden Axe Doesn't Suck, You Do
It is never a good sign when a lone voice stands up to defend a highly-anticipated title against the rest of the gaming press. It happened with Lair, it happened with Too Human, and we all know how that worked out for the companies involved. While Sega has so far... [More]
GameFlavor.com - Assistant Editor/SEO Required P/T
Who we are GameFlavor is a network of online publications covering all of the major next-generation video game consoles and handheld gaming devices. Our sites update around-the-clock five days a week, covering everything from upcoming games to hardware advancements to the latest industry gossip. The network is currently undergoing signficant... [More]
NPD: Xbox 360 Trounces PS3 in September
The NPD sales figures for September 2008 have been released, and they aren't pretty for Sony. During the last month in North America, the Xbox 360 sold a respectable 347,200 units, boosted by a strategic price drop that saw the price of the lower-end Arcade bundle drop below $200. Sony... [More]
Xbox 360 Goes Bundle Crazy in Europe
Traditionally a second place to Sony in Europe, Microsoft is turning up the heat on its Xbox 360 console in that territory. A recent price drop has jolted sales in the UK, and the company has plans to release a whopping 7 different bundles to shops in Europe before Christmas.... [More]
London Games Festival Hopes to Break Cosplay Record
The next big conference on the videogame industry circuit is the London Games Festival, an international event for fans and industry leaders that will take place from October 24 to November 2. There will be some big names in gaming making an appearance this year, with playable versions of Resident... [More]
Microsoft Slashes Price of HDD, Will New Games Require One?
We have good news today for owners of Xbox 360 consoles that are not yet equipped with a hard drive. Microsoft is running a special promotion through their corporate website that allows qualifying 360 owners to purchase a refurbished 20 GB HDD for only $20, or get a free 512... [More]
First Details on Assassin's Creed 2
In the first Assassin's Creed, it was endlessly annoying that Altair could die so easily in water, especially for someone who could ordinarily beat Death in a staring contest. In Assassin's Creed 2, the main character will be able to swim. That's it. That's the only thing we know about... [More]
Fallout 3 Leaked to P2P Pirate Sites
There is no doubt that Fallout 3 is one of the most highly-anticipated games coming to the Xbox 360 this holiday. As is often the case with these blockbuster titles, enterprising pirates have found a source and leaked a near-complete version of the title on to the net. The only... [More]
GameFlavor.com Getting a Fresh Look: Designer Wanted
2008 is definitely turning out to be an exciting year for all, including for us here at GameFlavor. We're still working hard behind the scenes with the upcoming site relaunch, so please look out for that and please tell us what you think after relaunch. The relaunch will bring a... [More]
Xbox 360 Sales in Britain Double on Price Drop
Americans weren't the only ones to benefit from a recent drop in price accross all Xbox 360 SKUs. Over in Europe, gamers have been snapping up the console in record numbers following a similar reduction in price. New figures announced yesterday by ChartTrack saw sales of the Microsoft Xbox 360... [More]
Sources: Xbox 360 Slim Coming
We have already reported on the rumors circulating that Sony is planning to release a "slim" version of their PS3 hardware relatively soon. Not ones to be left out of the race to create an even smaller console, Microsoft may also be planning a "slim" makeover for the Xbox 360.... [More]
Silent Hill Homecoming Too Scary For Australia
We always thought that when push came to shove, Australians were some of the toughest and craziest people on the planet. Witness Australian Rules Football, their more violent version of full contact rugby, for an example. However, when it comes to regulating the video games industry, it turns out that... [More]
This Just In: Bungie are Jerks
Yesterday afternoon, those of us who have been waiting patiently for news of the upcoming Bungie mystery project were given notice: a countdown on the company's official site indicated that news of this mysterious project would "drop" this morning at 7:07 AM pacific time. Speculation on the Internet ran wild:... [More]
GTA IV Multiplayer Contest This Weekend
If you haven't been online in GTA IV since you completed it at the beginning of the summer, you aren't alone. But now you have a good reason to grab the game up off the shelf and give your trigger finger a workout. Rockstar and Microsoft announced today that they... [More]
Bungie Teases New Game Set in Halo Universe
Our original headline for this post was "Bungie Working on New Halo Game," but that is not quite accurate. The company, which has been relentlessly teasing us with non-information about its upcoming project, today revealed that it would have connections to the Halo universe, but would probably not be Halo... [More]
Codemasters Announces Upcoming DLC for GRID
Hot on the heels of yesterday's bike patch for Burnout Paradise, Codemasters have announced that they will be bringing some DLC love to their own console racer, GRID. The upcoming "8-Ball Pack" will add 8 new cars and two new online events to the game, for an as-yet-undisclosed price. While... [More]
Saints Row 2 Has Serious Voice Acting Talent
Here's one thing to add to the ever expanding list of things players can do in the upcoming Saints Row 2: listen to the silky-smooth voice of Neil Patrick Harris. In a recent video trailer released by THQ, Harris reveals that he won't be playing a character anything like the... [More]
Bikes Added to Burnout Paradise
Criterion Games today released the long-awaited patch for Burnout Paradise which enables players to use motorcycles in races. The patch was first made available in Europe early this morning, before also being offered in North America. In order to download the free update, all that is necessary is to launch... [More]
Infinite Undiscovery Pushes 360 Hardware Sales Above Wii in Japan
Proof that we are now living in bizarro-world, or at least evidence of the ongoing dominance of Square Enix as a publisher: The release of Infinite Undiscovery and a hardware price cut last week helped the Xbox 360 move more units than the Wii in Japan. For the period of... [More]
Introducing the Gametrak Freedom: Motion Sensing Controller for 360
Xbox 360 owners have been wondering for some time if Microsoft has any plans to bring motion controls to their console. Up until now, the Wii has been the only real motion-sensing show in town. All of that could change with the advent of third-party motion peripherals like the Gametrak... [More]
360 Hardware Sales Jump After Price Cut
Microsoft took on a tremedous risk by slashing the price of their flagship console, bringing the Arcade bundle below the important $200 USD price point. It appears as if that risk has paid off for the Redmond company, at least in the short term. Financial magazine Bloomberg reported today that... [More]
Square Enix Reveals TGS08 Lineup: FFXIII Not Playable
The Tokyo Game Show, which is set to begin on October 10, is to the country of Japan what E3 is to America and Leipzig is to Europe. Japan's largest hardware and software manufacturers will gather for the massive event, which combines industry meetings and open, public demonstrations of upcoming... [More]
Take Two: 10 Million Copies of GTA IV Sold
Take-Two Interactive Software has released its third quarter financial results for the three-month period ended July 31, reporting net revenue of USD 433.8 million, up from USD 206.4 year-on-year. Take-Two attributed much of its success to sales of Grand Theft Auto IV, Top Spin 3 and Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution.... [More]
120 GB Hard Drive Gets Price Cut
Microsoft has unveiled a series of price cuts designed to make their Xbox 360 hardware more attractive. The Elite model will now be priced at $399, The "Pro" package will be available for $299, and the Arcade model (which does not include a hard drive) will retail for $199. One... [More]
Enlist For Call of Duty: World at War Multiplayer Beta
Activision and Treyarch today announced that they will be extending invitations to select players to participate in a closed multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: World at War. The betas will take place in October for the Xbox 360 system and separately via download on Windows PC. These betas will... [More]
Dead Space Gets Early Release Date
The upcoming space-horror shooter from EA will be relased a week earlier than expected, according to the company's Redwood Studio. Originally planned for October 21, the game will now hit shelves in North America on October 14. The planned PC version will still arrive later, on October 20. Publishers EA... [More]
Demo for Pure Arrives on XBLA This Thursday
Fans of arcade racing games, big jumps and insane stunts will be in hogs' heaven this Thursday. A free demo for the highly-anticipated ATV racer Pure is coming to XBLA. Pure is a modern-day arcade racer from developers Black Rock Studios. The game adds equal parts racing, flying through the... [More]
Xbox 360 Arcade Gets Price Drop, Now Below $200 Mark
Market researchers have worked some long hours trying to come up with a "sweet spot" for consumer electronics pricing. It turns out that video games consoles tend to really sell when priced in the magical sub-200-dollar range, perhaps because that is about the amount of money that we can... [More]
GameFlavor.com Looking For New Business Developer/SEO
As the GameFlavor Network, which includes PSP World, PS3 Informer, Wiiland, Xboxist and now DS Village, continues to grow and expand, we have found ourselves in need of some extra hands to help with the workload. So we are putting out a call for a key role in Sales/New Business... [More]
Smash Court Tennis 3 Goes Viral in New Video
The makers of Smash Court Tennis 3 have crafted a clever little viral adverisement for the game featuring an unusual setting for a tennis match. Atari is publishing the game, developed by Namco Bandai, in North America and Europe. The Xbox 360 version is an update of last year's... [More]
Xbox Live: Rock the Vote
Xbox gamers not only have the power to rock-out like a rockstar on Rock Band, but now have the political power to "Rock the Vote!" This November, Xbox Live members can make a difference in America by registering to vote through the Xbox Live service. Caroline McCarthy, CNET Editor posted... [More]
Beijing 2008 Races to Top Spot in UK Sales Charts
As we predicted last month, there have been some significant changes in the UK sales charts as a flurry of recent game releases have added some competition to the mix. Neither Soul Calibur IV nor Madden 2009 managed to sieze the top spot this week, however. Perhaps British gamers are... [More]
Is this the Guitar Hero: World Tour Track List?
Some skilled internet detectives over at the NeoGaf forums have been piecing together what they believe to be the final track list for the upcoming Guitar Hero: World Tour. The list first surfaced when an Electronic Arts employee spilled the beans, claiming to have worked on the game himself. While... [More]
Xbox 360 Struggles as Hardware Sales Decline
The NPD group has published the monthly hardware and software sales figures for July. Last month in the United States, the PS3 sold more units than the Xbox 360. Despite recent price cuts, Microsoft was not able to keep up with the runaway success of Sony’s console, which was bolstered... [More]
Bionic Commando Rearmed Arrvives on XBLA
For those of you who have been patiently awaiting the updated arcade classic from Capcom, we have good news. The game finally arrived today on Xbox Live Arcade, priced at an affordable 800 Microsoft Points. Fans will surely remember the original bionic Commando, which appeared on the NES back... [More]
What is Bungie Really Working On?
The big news at E3 for Microsoft this year was that there wasn't any news: bolstered by what they saw as a strong performance, the company decided at the last minute to shelve a megaton announcement from Bungie. While fans were bummed, almost everyone was in agreement that the missing... [More]
The Future of Paradise City
"Welcome to Paradise City, where what happens next is completely up to you." Criterion's Burnout Paradise is like no other racing game as its an open-world racing and event game, which steadily receives additional content. This is the first game among few to continuously receive updates to extend gameplay, besides... [More]
Second Batch of Gold Found in Velvet Assassin Reality Game
Fans of alternate reality games have a chance to find some actual buried treasure, but you are going to have to work for it. A worldwide scavenger hunt based on Gamecok’s upcoming game Velvet Assassin has players cracking codes in the US and the UK to find their share of... [More]
Rage Will Look Better on PS3 than 360, Developer Says
As the War of the Fanboys ™ rages on, id developer John Carmack has added some ammunition to the Sony side. Apparently, the upcoming shooter game Rage will look superior on the PS3, due to storage issues. Sony has long touted its high-capacity Blu-Ray storage media as the true... [More]
GTA IV Goes to PC with Extra Content
In news that we all knew was coming, Rockstar officially admitted today that their console hit GTA IV will be coming to the PC this September. Moreover, the PC version will include numerous enhancements including the inevitable boost in resolution and draw distance found in previous console-to-PC conversions. Gamers lucky... [More]
Bad Company Gets Free Downloadable Multiplayer Content
Owners of EA's Battlefield: Bad Company will get a special treat later this week in the form of a free downloadable content pack. The DLC, available this Thursday, adds a new multiplayer game mode called "Conquest". Conquest will be playable on the four maps which are currently available in Gold... [More]
Has Microsoft Solved the "Red Ring of Death" Problem?
A persistent thorn in Microsoft's side with the launch of the Xbox 360 has been the issue of hardware reliability. First-generation 360 consoles faced one of the most dismal failure rates in the history of consumer electronics, with some measures estimating the mortality rate at 16.4% of all units sold.... [More]
New Midnight Club LA Trailer Tears Up the Streets
The recently delayed open-world racer from Rockstar San Diego got a fancy new trailer today. The footage shows off some of the highly-detailed streets and car models that will feature in the game. The environments and vehicles are all looking very nice, particularly in crisp high-definition. One of the... [More]
Very Expensive, Very Collectible Ninja Gaiden 2 Figures
They say the best things in life are free, but we've recently found that they actually cost $349.99. That is how much it will take to get your hands on one of these limited edition Ninja Gaiden 2 figurines from First 4 Figures. The company has been awarded an exclusive... [More]
Talk Mobile Games on the GameFlavor Message Boards!
The way we play video games is changing. For the longest time, the gaming options on mobile phones were limited to basic distractions, with difficult controls and tiny screens. With the release of Apple's iPhone and Nokia's newly re-launched N-Gage platform, all of that is about to change. Mobile games... [More]
Bad Company Continues to Dominate UK Sales Charts
This week's UK sales charts showed little change over the previous week, as strong sellers continued to perform and no new contenders were released. Battlefield: Bad Company, Beijing 2008 and Grand Theft Auto IV remained the top three selling games in the UK for the second week in a row.... [More]
Konami to Unveil Blue Dragon Card Game at Comic Con
Attendees at this year's Comic Con in San Diego will get a chance to try out a new role-playing card game from Konami. This weekend, the company will be holding game demos at their booth on the conventon floor, and attendees will get the chance to win free stuff... [More]
Ninja Gaiden II Will Get 25 New Missions
Gamers were understandably skeptical about downloadable content when the idea was first proposed. Missteps like the infamous "horse armor" download for Oblivion cemented the feeling that offering additional content for a fee was simply a way for developers to cash in without offering any real value. Well, it seems as... [More]
Analysis: Why Microsoft Won E3 2008
With E3 winding down and with all of the major announcements already made, the gaming press inevitably turns its attention to scrutinizing the performances of each of the major hardware makers. This year’s show was definitely more muted than previous events, with far fewer bombshell announcements than we are used... [More]
Microsoft Unveils New 360 Interface, First Screens Inside
During its E3 press conference today, Microsoft announced that it will be rolling out a new look for the Xbox 360 interface this fall. Taking a page from companies like Apple and Nintendo, the new dashboard design looks less clunky and more streamlined. Pages will now be displayed as images... [More]
Microsoft reduces price for XBOX 360 Pro
The Wall Street Journal predicts Microsoft Corp. to reduce $349 XBOX 360 Pro model to $299 beginning Sunday. The reduction of price is likely to compete with the momentum of Sony's PS3 sales. If you've been thinking about ditching Master Chief for Solid Snake, you might want to eBay your... [More]
Microsoft and Rare Strongly Deny Motion Control Rumor
Yesterday we reported on the apparent slip made by Ken Lobb while discussing gameplay in the upcoming Banjo and Kazooie. His comments made it seem as though the developers were implementing a form of motion control in the game, hinting at a new "waggle" peripheral for the 360. Both Rare... [More]
Microsoft Reveals Motion Controls During Game Demo?
in press event for the upcoming game Banjo and Kazooie, Microsoft Game Studios creative director, Ken Lobb appears to confirm that the game will incorporate some kind of motion input. About 4 minutes into the presentation, Ken remarks that in order to manipulate objects in the game, it will be... [More]
