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December 15th, 2009 at 03:57am
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The Xbox 360 came to South Africa almost a year before the PS3 officially came to these shores. It started off slow but then steadily created a very colourful community. The initial technical problems have been resolved and the console is as steady as any other out there. Quite a few new features of the Xbox Dashboard were implemented and you now get loads of features like Twitter and Facebook on the console, albeit for Live Gold members only. Not to forget pets and accessories for your Avatars.
Gaming wise the difference between multi-platform releases are at that stage of the consoles’ lifetime that they are virtually indistinguishable. This year saw fewer “Only on Xbox” games, but the range of games available was extensive. Come Christmas time you will be under quite a bit of pressure to narrow your shopping list down. Here you can find our 10 highly recommended purchases for Xbox 360, which will hopefully help you narrow down your options.
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By Mister-X
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December 14th, 2009 at 10:14am
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Splinter Cell fans rejoice! Ubisoft has announced that a Limited Collector’s Edition of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction will be available in all European, Middle Eastern, Asian and Pacific territories on the 26th of February for both the Xbox 360 and PC.
The Limited Collector’s Edition will include a copy of the game in a unique SteelBook case and an exclusive Sam Fisher statue. It will also include Shadow Armor (a special playable skin), infiltration mode (where players need to eliminate all hostiles in a mission area without being detected), early access to three weapons (SC300, SR2 and MP5) and over 17 tracks from the official soundtrack.
Don’t forget to connect to Xbox Live on the 16th of December at 7pm South African time for the worldwide premiere of the multiplayer modes. Until then you can head over to our hands-on preview to find out more about the game.
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By Mister-X
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December 14th, 2009 at 07:15am
Under PS3+ Wii / Nintendo
The Spike TV Video Game Awards was the place to be this past weekend. In addition to a number of world premiere debut trailers being showcased, a new standalone Rock Band title was also unveiled at the event.
Harmonix, MTV Games and Warner Bros. have teamed up with Green Day to bring Green Day: Rock Band to music gamers. The game is described as an “extension and expression of Green Day’s most-defining albums and key moments throughout their career to date.”
“We’ve worked with the Rock Band team in the past year to enable our fans to play tracks from 21st Century Breakdown, and we’re excited to now be working on a game, spanning our entire career,” said Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong. “We want people to fire this up, choose their favorite Green Day tracks, and play along with us as Rock Band avatars so they can feel what it’s like to perform on stage as Green Day.”
Green Day: Rock Band will feature the likenesses of Green Day band members, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool as well as select venues and art specific to the band’s history. The game will be available for the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii worldwide in 2010.The track list will be fully exportable, so gamers can play the songs in Rock Band and Rock Band 2 on the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Green Day fans can also look forward to three more tracks from 21st Century Breakdown arriving in the Rock Band Music Store tomorrow. The three pack of songs will include “Christian’s Inferno,” “Last of the American Girls,” and “¡Viva La Gloria!” These latest DLC songs as well as other Green Day tracks previously released on the Rock Band platform will be supported in Green Day: Rock Band.
Check out the rocking debut trailer for the game below:
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By Mister-X
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December 14th, 2009 at 06:51am
Under DS+ PS3+ PSP+ Wii / Nintendo
The debut trailer for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II was premiered at the Spike TV Video Game Awards this past weekend.
Be impressed by the action that LucasArts promises to deliver below. According to Amazon.com we can expect the game to be released on the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS and PSP.
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By Mister-X
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December 14th, 2009 at 06:18am
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It must have been like Christmas coming early for Halo fans as the debut trailer for Halo: Reach was released worldwide at the Spike TV Video Game Awards this past weekend.
Halo: Reach is the prequel to the Halo trilogy and sees players stepping into the boots of a Spartan III. The game is currently in development at Bungie Studios and is scheduled to be released in fall 2010.
Be amazed by the first in-game footage of the new Halo game below. The footage is taken from part of the game’s opening cinematic and provides the first look at the story, introducing players to Noble Team, a squad of battle-hardened Spartan soldiers. Halo: Reach “charts the story of Noble Team in their heroic stand to defend the planet Reach, its people and secrets against a ruthless assault by an alien collective known as the Covenant.”
Halo: Reach will be available exclusively for the Xbox 360 in fall 2010. Players can obtain access to the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta in spring 2010 exclusively through Halo 3: ODST.
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By Mister-X
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December 10th, 2009 at 02:47pm
Under PS3
Square Enix has announced that everyone who pre-orders Just Cause 2 in the UK will receive the game in an exclusive limited edition format.
The limited edition will feature exclusive packaging along with the Black Market Chaos Pack, which contains “five must-have downloadable guns and gadgets, experimental and heavily upgraded items from the Agency’s research and development division, and a fold-out Panauan Intel Map, packed with information and hotspots for causing chaos and destruction.”
If you want to get your hands on a copy of the Just Cause 2 Limited Edition, you can head over to the official website to pre-order. Just Cause 2 will be available in the UK on the 26th of March 2010 for the PS3 and Xbox 360.
A full list along with a few pictures of the downloadable guns and gadgets follows below:
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Agency Hovercraft: The ultimate in amphibious transport, the Agency Hovercraft is the most flexible form of transport in the game. Equipped with a turret-mounted grenade launcher, you’re guaranteed to blow your opposition out of the water.
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Rico’s Signature Gun: Customised by the Agency and adapted for Rico’s shooting style, this deadly accurate and powerful pistol has precision, power and flair.
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Bull’s Eye Assault Rifle: More powerful than the standard assault rifle, this lightweight and lethal automatic rifle features increased accuracy and a higher magnification scope.
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Chevalier Classic: No agent should be without a hot set of wheels and with an increased top speed and superior handling, you can arrive at your destination in style or make a guaranteed quick getaway.
- Chaos Parachute: Featuring a skull motif, make an entrance no one will forget … should you leave anyone alive to remember.
- Panauan Intel map: With over 1000km² of tropical paradise to explore, the included fold-out Panauan Intel Map is an ideal reference tool for navigating around Panau, marking faction leader HQs, recommended BASE jump peaks and much more.
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By Mister-X
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December 10th, 2009 at 02:24pm
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EA has released a trailer for the opening cinematic from its upcoming action shooter, Army of Two: The 40th of Day. No surprise that it’s packed full of explosions as Shangai becomes a warzone.
Army of Two: The 40th Day will be available for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PSP early next year. The game hits shelves across Europe on the 8th of January 2010 and a few days later in North America on the 12th of January. Enjoy the action below:
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By Mister-X
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December 10th, 2009 at 02:11pm
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Dante’s Inferno, the upcoming action adventure game from EA and developers Visceral Games, is looking hot, and not just because its set in hell either.
Dante’s Inferno is a game based on the literary works of Dante Alighieri and sees protagonist Dante being led down the nine circles of hell on a quest to save his beloved Beatrice. The game will be available on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PSP from the 9th of February in the US, and February 12th in Europe.
Browse a batch of new screenshots for the game below to see how its shaping up for its February release date.
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By Mister-X
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December 10th, 2009 at 02:01pm
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EA has released two new screenshots for its upcoming RPG, Mass Effect 2, both showcasing the Engineer combat class. Developer Bioware was kind enough to reveal the Engineers earlier this week in a new trailer for the game, which you can watch here.
Mass Effect 2 will be available early next year, on the 26th of January in North America and the 29th of January in Europe.
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December 10th, 2009 at 01:39pm
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Just in case you feel like decking your Xbox Live Avatar out in the latest seasonal wardrobe, Microsoft has released a number of holiday themed items.
For instance, you could elect to purchase an elf outfit, or perhaps a Santa Claus (or Mrs Claus) costume. But then again nothing gets you in the festive spirit quite like pointy elf shoes or a gingerbread cookie prop.
Head over to the Xbox Marketplace to join the festivities.
Source: Twitter
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