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Go ahead and say I’m biased, but Xbox LIVE is the best online service for a console, period. They say the proof is in the pudding, so enjoy a giant bowl of delicious Xbox LIVE pudding as we talk about some of the new features in the Fall Update.
While we have already talked about the new Parental Timer, Games on Demand, and the Friends of Friends features, the lovely and talented Nelson Rodriguez has put together a video featuring the lovely and talented Tony and Chris to talk about some of the new features. The video shows the beta version, so expect some visual changes for the actual launch.
For those of you that prefer “reading”, here are some of the details:
Xbox LIVE Arcade Hits - There will be permanent discounts on some of the best-selling Arcade titles. The first games to become Arcade Hits will be “Bankshot Billiards 2” and [...]
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I just got a press release that outlines a cool new feature in the upcoming Fall dashboard update that is due out on December 4th. The new feature allows you to see who is on someone’s friends list. This is particularly useful for looking up old friends, or for doing clan management. And even though the service isn’t live yet, you can manage your privacy settings before the update at www.xbox.com/fof.
For all of the details, check out the full media alert.
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In honor of the shopping madness that is just four days away, we are running a three-for-one news special today without the need to be at a store at 5am. It’s because we care.
First and foremost, we have just announced that there were be a Halo 3 map pack releasing on December 11th. From the media alert:
Available for 800 Microsoft Points exclusively on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, each map presents a totally different play style. Standoff’s symmetrical valley, with its entrenched bases and fields of boulders is ideal for mid-sized objective and Slayer game types, while Rat’s Nest’s vast, labyrinthine passages bring something new to the “Halo” multiplayer experience: an indoor vehicle paradise, strongly influenced by the Campaign mode, ideal for big team battles. Finally, Foundry is the ultimate Forge map – players can edit every single object in this voluminous industrial warehouse, place stairways, walls, bridges and tunnels to create an [...]
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Tell me these things don’t look cool. C’mon - the orange metallic looks crazy-amazing.
These were controllers were produced in limited numbers, and sent out to some of the folks from the press. Darn those press people who get all the cool stuff - I’m talking to you Crecente, and Grant.
Included in the bundle is a LIVE brochure which has an interesting timeline and some quotes from the non-believers 5 years ago:
No one wants to talk while they play games… they like typing
Who wants a friends list in their game?
How far we’ve come in 5 years… Wow, it’s already been 5 years.
The flickr set has the higher resolution images.
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This week, John and Tony are away, so Nelson and I have free reign MUHAHAHA!
We did a little different recording, this was a straight shot, no editing, talk for 30-35 minutes and then stop. Let us know how you like it as it was INCREDIBLY easy on me to edit it - just add music. An unfortunate side-effect is that there are no outros this week.
Also, with the new Zune Client currently unable to edit metadata tags *ahem*, I had to do it elsewhere, I apologize if our tags are now screwed up - let us know if anyone has issues.
MP3 File: 12.1 MB, 35 minutes
Remember that these podcasts are available via the RSS feed, or the iTunes feed as well.
This week Nelson and Chris talk about:
Intro/Outro Music - Phylum Sinter
Question of the Week - What game got you onto LIVE [...]
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Starting tomorrow, November 15th, PGR 4 will get a free title update that includes four new tournament modes: Daily Tournaments, Super Saturday, Simulation Sundays, and the Global Cup.
Here are the details from the media alert:
How to Qualify:• The Tournament Leaderboards include a timer counting down how much time is left to qualify.• To qualify for a Tournament, race as fast as you can on a Solo Hot Lap to set the best lap time.• Once you finish racing, you can check the Tournament Leaderboards to see if you’ve qualified.• Those who qualified will have a spot reserved for them. • No shows for the Tournament Elimination rounds will be disqualified.
Racing in Daily Tournaments• Available Monday through Friday• Each Daily Tournament begins and ends in a single day.• A total of 640 players (five groups of 128) can qualify for each Daily Tournament.• Only the Top Two finishers advance in each elimination round.
Racing in Super Saturdays• Available on Saturdays only• Each [...]
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This week marks the fifth anniversary of Xbox LIVE!
When LIVE first launched in November of 2002, things like voice communication, friends lists, and a single name for gamers were new concepts, and tying them all together was absolutely unheard of. One of the problems that I always had as a gamer back in the olden days was knowing what names your friends ended up with for a particular game (curse all of you that have stolen “Malt Liquor” from me!). Now you can easily keep track of your friends to what they’re playing, and can have a seamless voice chat without setting up a separate server or installing extra software.
From its humble beginnings of a few of games in two countries, Xbox LIVE now delivers games, TV shows, movies, and music to over 8 million members in 26 countries and in 9 languages. That is huge for only 5 years.
And to top it all [...]
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I have mentioned this a couple of times on my podcasts, but I want to make sure those that don't listen to the show get the message. Specifically, don't share your account information. If you run into that person in Halo 3 who claims if they could have your LIVE ID name and password to recover your Xbox LIVE account to their Xbox and they'll rank you up or find you all the hidden skulls in Halo 3, I urge you not to fall to temptation. While it may be appealing, in addition to violating the Xbox LIVE Terms of Use it can also result in you permanently losing your account. If that 'friend' of yours decides not return your account and buys a bunch of Arcade titles and movies on your account, there is nothing we can do except cancel the account since you willingly shared your information.
Cancelled. [...]
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Happy Monday!
“Mutant Storm Empire” launches this Wednesday on Xbox Live Arcade. Snipped from the media alert:
Just in time for Halloween, “Mutant Storm Empire” is packed with sci-fi action as players crush gangs of robots, smash swarms of UFOs and demolish massive enemy bosses. “Mutant Storm Empire,” the latest shooter from PomPom games and the sequel to “Mutant Storm Reloaded,” features 16 unique levels spread over four richly detailed and varied worlds. The game offers a seamless experience where players move from room to room without having to enter a loading screen, in addition to offline co-op and multiplayer LIVE support for two people.
“Mutant Storm Empire” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at 9 a.m. GMT (2 a.m. PDT).
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