Microsoft has announced it’s new Xbox 360 Splinter Cell Conviction Special Edition Bundle.
The package includes the standard edition of Splinter Cell Conviction, a 250 GB hard drive, as well as two wireless controllers. So It’s pretty much the same as the Modern Warfare 2 Bundle but not.
For $399 all of this gaming nirvana can be yours in April. Check out a couple more pics of the bundle below, if you so chose. And you shall.
Microsoft announced today that Remedy Entertainment will not be releasing a PC version of AlanWake, their upcoming eerie thriller. The announcement comes just months before the game’s release, and with no PC version in the works this would make Alan Wake a Xbox 360 exclusive.
A Microsoft spokesperson elaborated on the decision yesterday:
“Some games are more suited for the intimacy of the PC, and others are best played from the couch in front of a larger TV screen. We ultimately realised that the most compelling way to experience “Alan Wake” was on the Xbox 360 platform, so we focused on making it an Xbox 360 exclusive. Both Microsoft and Remedy have long histories in PC game development. This decision was about matching this specific game to the right platform.”
Alan Wake will be released on May 18th on Xbox 360. Assuming they don’t cancel that version too.
That’s right. Over 28 billion (as in a lot) of zombies have been put out of their misery since Left 4 Dead 2 was released in November. They were whacked with frying pans, teed up with baseball bats, doused in gas and set on fire, shot in the face and well you get the idea. It looks like a lot of people have been practicing for the impending real life zombie apocalypse. And if these numbers are correct we have nothing to worry about.
Valve has some interesting facts to help you put the death toll into perspective:
Let’s see if we can crack 50,000,000,000 before spring. Most of the country is trying to shovels themselves out of three feet of snow anyways. We might as well be productive!
Left 4 Dead Blog – Don’t worry, we’ll make more
Today will mark the day that Microsoft fully turned the page from their generation one consoles and passed the torch to the Xbox 360 and beyond. On April 15 they will discontinue the Xbox Live service for the original Xbox console and it’s games. A move that will effect hundreds of thousands if not millions of people who still play on the first gen console. And yes this will also include original Xbox titles that are playable on your 360, sorry Halo 2 fans…you’re screwed.
Ending the service on the original Xbox will enable Microsoft to enhance it’s Xbox Live’s online experience. Paving the way for Project Natal, hopefully adding more features and finally getting rid of the annoying 100 friend cap on your friends list (crossing my fingers).
Hit the break to read the full statement released today by Microsoft’s Marc Whitten. Feel free to fire off some comments and let me know what you think, because I care.
THQ had a lot riding on UFC 2009 Undisputed. The publisher was a financial mess and really needed their marquis MMA game to do well. Luckily for them it did.
According to an announcement by THQ earlier today UFC 2009 Undisputed has sold 3.5 million copies to date. That includes both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 sales. Even with early issues with online play, the game was well received by critics (including myself) and fans of MMA bought the game in droves. And it has paid off huge for THQ.
To celebrate the game’s success it will get a price cut on both consoles, dropping the price to $29.99. A great deal for one of the best fighting sims on the market. A not-so-great deal if you were one of the 3.5 million people who forked over the full $59.99.
EA is spending some serious cash to get the word out on their upcoming release Dante’s Inferno. And that trend will continue when they showcase a spot in this weekend’s Super Bowl match up between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints. Estimates have a regular 30 second spot during Sunday’s game costing around $3 million bucks. Not cheap.
The advertisement, titled “Hell Awaits”, will be shown sometime during the fourth quarter.
Hit the jump for more info!
According to Rentrak, a company who tracks video game rentals, Microsoft and the Xbox 360 “dominated” it’s top 20 list of most rented games in 2009 taking 17 out of the top 20 spots. Fallout 3 received top honors for the year.
Rentrak compiles their data by measuring “title-level performance via rental transactions from more than 65,000 DVD, Blu-ray Disc and Video Game properties in the brick-and-mortar, online, and kiosk channels across North America.” So all three major distribution methods are covered.
Interestingly enough the PlayStation 3 is nowhere to be seen on the list. The other three spots on the list not occupied by xbox 360 titles were occupied by Wii games Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Party 8.
Hit the break to see the entire list.
2K Sports is throwing out a challenge to all of you Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 owners. If you buy MLB 2K10 on March 2 for either of those consoles and are the first person to pitch a perfect game within the first 60 days from the game’s release, they’ll cut you a check for $1,000,000. That’s six zeros folks…serious cheddar.
How do you qualify for the reward? First, you have to record yourself playing the full game and burn it onto a DVD. Second, you have to play against the CPU in MLB Today mode. Twin Galaxies will be taking part as the officiating body and go over each submission to make sure there is no funny business. Take note Billy Mitchell, you’ve been warned.
The contest starts March 2, 2010 at 12:01 AM PST and will run through May 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. For the rest of the lagal mumbo jumbo head over to 2K Sports’ contest page.
Major Nelson has posted the upcoming release schedule for Microsoft’s Xbox Live Marketplace. Most notable in the 50% price slash that ‘Splosion Man will be getting. The acclaimed platformer is well worth the 800 Microsoft Points, but it’s a steal at 400 Microsoft Points (or $5.00).
Other notable additions are DLCs for Assassin’s Creed II and Halo 3. Fans of Assassin’s Creed can also look for themed clothing in the Avatar Marketplace just for you. Hit the jump to see the full release schedule. Keep in mind that the dates are subject to change, like a dirty diaper.
Amazon is slashing it’s price on your favorite mercenary dynamic duo’s sequel. Their featured Game Deal of the Day drops the price of Army of Two: The 40th Day by $20 from $59.99 to $39.99 on both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions. But the deal is only good for today and will only last as long as their supplies do.
Kicking ass is tough on a tight budget. Looks like Amazon is here to help. Head over and snag a copy before it’s too late!
According to an email being circulated by Microsoft it looks like Xbox Live’s Zune Marketplace will be down tonight January 25th, and possibly into tomorrow for some scheduled maintenance. The service will go down at 10:00 P.M. Pacific Time (1:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time for you east-coasters) and may be down for as long as 24 hours. Unfortunately during that time you won’t be able to purchase or rent any videos from their library. Already purchased and downloaded movies or shows will not be effected.
Here’s the official statment included in the email from Microsoft:
As part of our continued efforts to improve the Zune Marketplace service on Xbox LIVE, Zune Marketplace will be undergoing scheduled maintenance for up to 24 hours, starting 10:00 P.M. (PT) on January 25, 2010. During that time, you will be unable to rent or purchase video content.
Your existing video library will continue to be available.
We apologize for this temporary inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Halo 3: ODST was a great game. Critics liked it and gamers flocked to it to get their latest Halo fix. But one of the big complaints about the game was that it was built with old technology. The 2009 release was built on Halo 3’s 2007 technology, and it showed. But worry not Halo fans, Bungie has no plans to make the same mistake twice.
In an interview with Edge Marcus Lehto, the game’s creative director elaborated on their ambitious undertaking.
Although not formally announced by Eidos or Rocksteady, it seems as though a listing on the British Board of Film Classification’s website has made it clear that Batman: Arkham Asylum will be re-releasing as a Game of the Year Edition.
According to the BBFC’s website the game passed with “not cuts made” and will be receiving a 15 rating, the same rating given to the original. No other details are revealed by the BBFC’s website as far as content goes. However it is safe to assume that the game will be packaged with previously released DLC and at a discounted price to entice gamers to fork over the cash.
Arkham Asylum 2 was announced in December. No release date was set, but it’s rumored that it will be available by the end of this year. Releasing a GOTY Edition of the first Arkham Asylum might be just enough to hold you over until the next chapter in Batman’s saga hits store shelves.
For real life gear heads the ultimate auto experience is happening this week at the Detroit Auto Show. For virtual gear heads you too are in for a treat this week. Microsoft has released a new DLC pack for Forza 3 featuring ten cars in all.
For the full list of whips and pricing keep reading.
It looks like even Major Nelson himself had a New Year’s resolution. Starting this week he will be releasing a bi-monthly (hopefully) schedule of upcoming DLC and other Xbox Live Marketplace release dates, making it easier for us to budget and circle the upcoming dates on our calendars. I’ve already got my eye on that January 26th release date for Dead Rising on Xbox Live Games on Demand.
The breakdown will include Deals of the Week, Xbox Live Games on Demand and even new Avatar Marketplace additions. Keep reading to see what we have to look forward to for the rest of this month.
