November 2006 - Posts
On Nov. 30 - Microsoft announced that a few selected Halo fans in North America will be able to test drive Halo 3 the most anticipated game of 2007. Registration for the Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta will begin Dec 4 at www.halo3.com (currently the site is re-directed to bungie.net) and not everybody that registers it's guaranteed a spot to participate in this fun opportunity. :(
They also announced a some information on the 60-second ad that will aired on Monday, Dec 4 between 5:50P and 6:20P PST, so make sure to tune in to ESPN on to catch the stunning new look of "Halo 3". Additionally, the ad will be aired that same evening on Xbox.com at 8 p.m. PST /04.00 GMT/05.00 CET (Tuesday, Dec. 5).
Interested in beta testing Shadowrun™? Microsoft has announced that they will be taking some lucky participants to beta test Shadowrun. This scheduled to begin mid-December and will run till March '07. This is only for Xbox Live Gold members in the US and it will be for the Xbox 360 only (no early access to Windows Vista).
Here are the details on how to register:
- Visit our Web site at http://connect.microsoft.com.
Click on "Invitations" on the left-side menu.
- You will need to sign in using a valid Windows Live ID before you can continue to the "Invitations" page. (If you have already registered for the Connect site, skip to Step 5.)
- Please read and accept the Terms of Use Agreement then follow the instructions to register for the Connect site.
- Enter your Invitation ID in the blank field. Your invitation ID is: SHBS-6YMT-YKHC
Click "Go."
- Complete and submit the short questionnaire. Please enter 201 for the beta code when asked at the beginning of the questionnaire.
- If you are not redirected immediately to the "Shadowrun" Beta Selection homepage after completing the questionnaire, click the My Participations link on the left hand navigation bar then click the "Shadowrun" program link. This will redirect you to the "Shadowrun" Beta Selection Homepage.
- Once you are on the "Shadowrun" Beta Selection Homepage, you will need to complete the rest of the registration process by signing up for the forums by clicking the Join the Forums button then click the Welcome to the Official "Shadowrun" Community Forum Sign In button.
- Wait patiently for us to contact you with further instructions. Check back at http://connect.microsoft.com for further beta announcements.
Beta Opportunities?
If you would like to be notified about other Microsoft Game Studios Beta programs (on Xbox 360 and Windows) please go to http://connect.microsoft.com, select "Available Connections" on the left hand side of the screen, then select "Microsoft Game Studios Beta Program" and complete the registration.
Here's your official invitation to this Saturday's Viva Piñata party. If you're in the Los Angeles area, bring your family and join with fans at the Santa Monica Pier December 2, from 11-3pm. BTW this is one of my favorite games of the year! Here what you can find at the event:
Play Viva Piñata on Xbox 360 gameplay stations
Come face to hoof with a 35’ tall Horstachio Piñata
Celebrity guest in attendance to teach children the Viva Piñata dance!
Kids get a chance to “pull” a piñata and win a variety of prizes including Xbox 360, Viva Piñata videogame for Xbox 360 and Viva Piñata prize packages (some age restrictions apply)
Have your picture taken with Hudson Horstachio, Paulie Pretztail and Fergy Fudgehog from the animated TV series on FOX TV
Viva Piñata animated TV series viewing area
Face painting, fun activities and more!
Kids even enjoy FREE carousel rides during the event
Xbox 360 Family Settings/Citizenship area for parents to learn more about online safety.
For more information head over to Gamerscoreblog.com
Our staff member @ Gamertag Radio - Pink Sage it's making Christmas card, that will be sent to the Xbox Team to say Happy Holidays and thank them for their work. If you are interested go post HERE your message along with your name and gamertag. And she will include you in the card.
Today we bring you our first video review of the new Xbox Live Arcade game Small Arms from Gastronaut Studios. Do we think this game is the best XBL Arcade ever? How about the controls? Nano speaks about the level design & CyberAthele his feedback about the characters. BTW congrats to the developers the game debuts at #4 on the charts for the most played game on Xbox Live!! Posted by Majornelson.com
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Play Tetris and Win a FREE copy of Dead Rising [ MORE INFO HERE ]
Our staff member and my buddy Godfree had an extra copy of Dead Rising thanks to Capcom. So he felt like being cool and give us away his extra copy. So if you havent played this game then head over to our arcade section. Play Tetris and the GTR member with the highest score will win a free copy! Have fun!! Deadline Nov 30th 12am EST
About Dead Rising:
"DEAD RISING (tentative name)" is survival horror game. The hero of the story is Frank West, a grizzled freelance photographer who has made his way to an idyllic suburban town to get his hands on the scoop. To his surprise, he soon discovers that the town has been overrun with zombies. As he fights tooth and nail against hordes of gruesome zombies, Frank must discover the cause of the disturbing outbreak. Full of mystery and thrills, this title is sure to please.
Xbox 360 Wireless Headset Winners [ VIEW LEADERBOARD ]
Congratulations to Ant (Score: 86450) and 007craft (Score: 108630) for being the lucky winners of the Xbox 360 Wireless headset. Good job guys! Thanks to Aaron Greenberg & Microsoft for the wireless headsets!
VOTE NOWVoting Ends Nov 30 @ 12 EST
Episode 78 - Lost Planet & Small Arms Dev Interviews
Xbox community members were invited to be the first in the world to play Capcom's newest game "Lost Planet" at Microsoft campus. We had the chance to interview the Capcom team about the game in this new audio from the summit featuring DeaconBlade 360, Coola, & Ivan (from GCN). Later that night I got a call from Gastronaut Studios for us to visit their indie studio in Seattle. CPaladino & Fragmaster B also joins us to check out Small Arms and sat down with the developers for this exclusive roundtable audio interview. I also added the game's music theme song! Enjoy!
Microsoft's authentic products continue to grow as time goes by. Make your voice heard around the world with enhanced clarity with the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset. Call out plays, plan assaults, or simply chat with your buddies over the Xbox Live service; experience the action without the restraint and clutter of a wired connection. Designed inside and out to work seamlessly on Xbox 360, the hands-free headset uses the same high-performance technology employed by the award-winning Wireless Controller. Pair up both for superior performance, freedom and comfort. Use up to four Wireless Controllers and Wireless Headsets simultaneously for intense multiplayer gaming sessions. Easily accessible power and volume controls mean you'll never have to fumble around when the action heats up. The sleek earpiece fits snugly on either ear for peerless comfort and response. With lightning-fast transmission and lightweight comfort, you'll wonder how you ever fragged without it. Key Features of Xbox 360 Wireless Headset
- Gamers can experience unparalleled performance and quality without wires.
- The stylish, comfortable, ergonomic design means the headset fits comfortably on either ear and includes a set of two removable ear grips.
- The headset utilizes the same 2.4GHz radio technology used by the award-winning Xbox 360 Wireless Controller.
- With the headset's range of up to 30 feet, gamers can enjoy clear communications anywhere in the room.
- Gamers will enjoy enhanced voice clarity when chatting over Xbox Live.
- Up to four Wireless Controllers and Wireless Headsets can be used simultaneously per Xbox 360 console.
- The headset sports up to eight hours of battery life per charge and includes an AC wall adapter for quick recharging.
- Conveniently located power on/off, volume, and mute controls are located right where gamers need them.
- Supports game commands for selected games.
Wondering how to check your battery life? Major Nelson posted some instructions on how to check
here.
On November 15, 2001 the first Xbox showed up on store shelves. A year later, we saw the debut of Xbox Live. It's been five fun years of smack talk, butt kicking and getting involved with the community. Sadly I am no longer with the original xbox I initially played in. But the one we have now rocks too. I am glad to have experienced the next generation console of 2001, no other console was able top the Xbox (take that PS2 fans over at Gamestop, I swear that store had a load of PS2 fans back in '01 that now finally realized the Xbox was a better deal).
Here's a few of the first games that I experienced with my xbox:
Azurik: Rise of Perathia is one of the deepest, most immersive 3-D action-adventure games developed for Xbox. Players assume the role of Azurik, a young apprentice sworn to protect the sacred elements - fire, water, earth and air. As Azurik, players travel the vast realms of the elements on a mission to stop the progress of an apocalyptic prophecy already in motion.
Dead or Alive 3 gives gamers the ability to enjoy a richer, more intense, action-packed experience than was previously possible on a video game system. DEAD OR ALIVE 3 is a 3D fighting game transplanted from the arcade to home, specifically for the Xbox.
Halo is a sci-fi shooter that takes place on a mysterious alien ring-world. Packed with combat, Halo will have you battling on foot, and in vehicles, inside and outdoors with Alien and Human weaponry. Your objective: to uncover Halo's horrible secrets and destroy mankind's sworn enemy, the Covenant.
Project Gotham Racing is the future generation racing game where fun and reward come from focusing equally on speed, flair and risk-taking. "Project Gotham Racing" is circuit-based racing in photo-realistic downtown environments. Players can race against up to three friends at a time through realistic time-of-day and weather conditions. Players can also choose from 20 different cars and compete on more than 200 city-based circuits. With 100+ individual and wheel-to-wheel racing challenges and a separate arcade mode, gamers can expect hundreds of hours of gameplay.
Moto GP Online Demo players had access to 23 riders as well as three courses: Jerez, Mugello and Sachsenring. The demo lets gamers check out two gameplay modes: "Play Live" allows them to race against 16 other Xbox Live players and trash talk with the three closest riders using the Xbox Communicator, while "Time Trial" lets them attempt to set the best lap time in a solo race. MotoGP also supports voice masking with eight different preset options, including an option where gamers can fully customize their voice. For those who already own the full version of MotoGP, the Xbox Live Starter Kit will completely unlock online play for all of the tracks in the game. Owners of the full version can also import custom riders into the game and race with them online.
Whacked! Online Demo featured fast and furious combat in which eight demented contestants are pitted against each other in the world's most irreverent and dangerous game show. When contestants take the stage, all hell breaks loose as free-for-all combat ensues. Contestants must use power-ups and zany weapons such as giant staplers and rubber ducky grenades to flatten their opponents and win a grand prize that's out of this world.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon you are invited to lead this brand-new squad as they focus on covert military strikes and international peacekeeping missions that do not always go as planned. You and your team conduct extensive missions on foot, but you'll occasionally have assistance from troops in tanks, helicopters and close air support. In many cases, you'll be working with international military forces and NATO to fight against rising dictators and rebel groups. Be prepared to scope out the defences of an enemy, blow up bridges to stop an advance, raid rebel bases, and rescue an American pilot who gets shot down deep in enemy territory.
Unreal Championship uses the latest Unreal technology created by Epic Games to render the most amazing graphical effects seen on any console to date. The game combines a brilliant single player experience with an unparalleled multi-player component - players can fight through a series of matches in the single player mode against computer-controlled opponents (bots) or play online against human-controlled adversaries.