Xbox Jedi http://www.xboxjedi.com Xbox 360 News, Reviews and More Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:30:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 ‘Intellivision Lives!’ will not be sold in GameStop stores, available through web store only http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/intellivision-lives-will-not-be-sold-in-gamestop-stores/ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/intellivision-lives-will-not-be-sold-in-gamestop-stores/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:30:00 +0000 Alexander Sliwinski http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/intellivision-lives-will-not-be-sold-in-gamestop-stores/ A Facebook posting by the folks behind Intellivision Lives! states that the DS version of the game won't be sold by GameStop, but the retail giant claims that isn't exactly true. According to the Intellivision Lives! devs, their publisher was informed by GameStop that the retailer would not carry the game because it didn't fit the store's demographics. Contacting GameStop, Joystiq was told by a corporate representative: "Intellivision Lives! DS will be available for purchase on GameStop.com." Ah, semantics.

A quick check of GameStop's website doesn't show a listing for the game at this time. Intellivision Lives! is scheduled for release sometime this month.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> A Facebook posting by the folks behind Intellivision Lives! states that the DS version of the game won't be sold by GameStop, but the retail giant claims that isn't exactly true. According to the Intellivision Lives! devs, their publisher was informed by GameStop that the retailer would not carry the game because it didn't fit the store's demographics. Contacting GameStop, Joystiq was told by a corporate representative: "Intellivision Lives! DS will be available for purchase on GameStop.com." Ah, semantics.

A quick check of GameStop's website doesn't show a listing for the game at this time. Intellivision Lives! is scheduled for release sometime this month.

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R.U.S.E.'s claim to fame is, as its subtitle says, "the art of deception." Control and manipulation are key, so forget strategic base-building and Zerg rushes. This game is all about fooling the enemy using decoys, spies, surprise attacks, radio silence, dummy buildings, psychological warfare and other underhanded actions. And who better to fool than the Nazis, right?

Well, turns out these Nazis have more smarts than your standard video game fodder. Their tanks are pretty big too ... and numerous. Oh so numerous.

Gallery: R.U.S.E.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> Every strategy game I've played in the past decade has boasted the same claim: a key feature that will reinvent the RTS genre. Streamlining the experience into a simple, yet complex battle of wit, this spectacular, never-seen-before feature will allow everyone from the most experienced strategist to your own mother to enjoy this groundbreaking masterpiece.

R.U.S.E.'s claim to fame is, as its subtitle says, "the art of deception." Control and manipulation are key, so forget strategic base-building and Zerg rushes. This game is all about fooling the enemy using decoys, spies, surprise attacks, radio silence, dummy buildings, psychological warfare and other underhanded actions. And who better to fool than the Nazis, right?

Well, turns out these Nazis have more smarts than your standard video game fodder. Their tanks are pretty big too ... and numerous. Oh so numerous.

Gallery: R.U.S.E.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38259 0 See the first in-game shot of BioShock Infinite’s Handyman http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/see-the-first-in-game-shot-of-bioshock-infinite-handyman/ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/see-the-first-in-game-shot-of-bioshock-infinite-handyman/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:40:00 +0000 David Hinkle http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/see-the-first-in-game-shot-of-bioshock-infinite-handyman/ We're not so sure we'd give up most of our flesh and bones for some bitching robotic arms and a protective tank for a heart. While it'd be great to be able to reach stuff on the top shelf of the cupboard without grabbing a chair, it's not like we need a can of Beefaroni that bad, you know?

Don't tell that to BioShock Infinite's Handyman, the villainous hybrid of man and machine revealed at PAX and pictured above (via Game Informer). He's already made his choice. So pointing out all of the stuff he'll it'll never be able to do again will likely put you on the receiving end of a massive beatdown -- just like the poor guy in the screenshot.

Check out more new BioShock Infinite screens on Game Informer.com.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> We're not so sure we'd give up most of our flesh and bones for some bitching robotic arms and a protective tank for a heart. While it'd be great to be able to reach stuff on the top shelf of the cupboard without grabbing a chair, it's not like we need a can of Beefaroni that bad, you know?

Don't tell that to BioShock Infinite's Handyman, the villainous hybrid of man and machine revealed at PAX and pictured above (via Game Informer). He's already made his choice. So pointing out all of the stuff he'll it'll never be able to do again will likely put you on the receiving end of a massive beatdown -- just like the poor guy in the screenshot.

Check out more new BioShock Infinite screens on Game Informer.com.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> Wondering when you'd get a chance to see that meatbag-hating droid HK-47 make his return? This latest Star Wars: The Old Republic trailer delivers just that. Also, it seems KotOR's Darth Revan will make an appearance in the game. Hope he'll be happy to see us!

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Mafia 2 joins a laundry list of other titles deemed inappropriate by the UAE's media governance body, including this year's Heavy Rain and Darksiders. That said, reports in the past have pointed out the relative ease with which UAE residents can still pick up various "banned" games.

Mafia 2 has been criticized by UNICO National, an Italian American organization, as a "pile of racist nonsense." The game was also criticized by Joystiq for forcing us to spend "way too much time in shallow block-counter-repeat fistfights or behind the wheel of a clunky automobile."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> According to a report from ME Gamers, the United Arab Emirates National Media Council has officially banned the sale of Mafia 2 within its borders. No statement has been issued by the NMC regarding the ban.

Mafia 2 joins a laundry list of other titles deemed inappropriate by the UAE's media governance body, including this year's Heavy Rain and Darksiders. That said, reports in the past have pointed out the relative ease with which UAE residents can still pick up various "banned" games.

Mafia 2 has been criticized by UNICO National, an Italian American organization, as a "pile of racist nonsense." The game was also criticized by Joystiq for forcing us to spend "way too much time in shallow block-counter-repeat fistfights or behind the wheel of a clunky automobile."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38262 0 This Wednesday: The epic battle of Plants vs. Zombies on XBLA … plus ‘Dance! It’s Your Stage’ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/this-wednesday-the-epic-battle-of-plants-vs-zombies-on-xbla/ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/this-wednesday-the-epic-battle-of-plants-vs-zombies-on-xbla/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:30:00 +0000 Alexander Sliwinski http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/this-wednesday-the-epic-battle-of-plants-vs-zombies-on-xbla/ Plants vs Zombies A friendly reminder that the XBLA ports of Plants vs. Zombies and Dance! It's Your Stage sashay in a shambling manner onto Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday. The XBLA version of the flora versus undead tower defense title will cost 1200 Microsoft Points ($15), while that dancing game will be 800 points ($10).

The XBLA version of PvZ features co-op and versus multiplayer, along with your very own customizable house. The XBLA version of Dance! It's Your Stage features, um -- did we mention Plants vs. Zombies is coming out this week?

Gallery: Plants vs. Zombies (XBLA)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> Plants vs Zombies A friendly reminder that the XBLA ports of Plants vs. Zombies and Dance! It's Your Stage sashay in a shambling manner onto Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday. The XBLA version of the flora versus undead tower defense title will cost 1200 Microsoft Points ($15), while that dancing game will be 800 points ($10).

The XBLA version of PvZ features co-op and versus multiplayer, along with your very own customizable house. The XBLA version of Dance! It's Your Stage features, um -- did we mention Plants vs. Zombies is coming out this week?

Gallery: Plants vs. Zombies (XBLA)

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It's weird, no doubt, and though The Brave and the Bold suffers due to kid-friendly gameplay mechanics and a total lack of challenge, it maintains a slight winning edge with its total adherence to this playful demeanor.

Gallery: Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Wii)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> From the moment the campaign kicks off, it's patently obvious that Batman: The Brave and the Bold: The Videogame hails from an entirely different lineage than Arkham Asylum. That's not a knock on the game, nor even a reference to the cartoon-stylized visuals; rather, the game's tone is much sillier than the dark and serious approach of last year's smash. By the end of the first chapter, both Batman and Robin have been transformed into housecats, and before the game concludes, Batman's floating in space, blasting a giant starfish with an endless supply of batarangs in a simple shoot-em-up ('rang-em-up?) sequence.

It's weird, no doubt, and though The Brave and the Bold suffers due to kid-friendly gameplay mechanics and a total lack of challenge, it maintains a slight winning edge with its total adherence to this playful demeanor.

Gallery: Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Wii)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38264 0 Under Siege gets PlayStation Move support, Platinum Trophy http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/under-siege-gets-playstation-move-support-platinum-trophy/ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/under-siege-gets-playstation-move-support-platinum-trophy/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:40:00 +0000 Andrew Yoon http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/under-siege-gets-playstation-move-support-platinum-trophy/ Retail titles aren't the only games taking advantage of PlayStation Move. One of the first third-party games to utilize the controller is PSN-exclusive RTS Under Siege.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> Retail titles aren't the only games taking advantage of PlayStation Move. One of the first third-party games to utilize the controller is PSN-exclusive RTS Under Siege.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38265 0 Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, DJ Hero 2 demos on Xbox Live today http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/guitar-hero-warriors-of-rock-dj-hero-2-demos-on-xbox-live/ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/guitar-hero-warriors-of-rock-dj-hero-2-demos-on-xbox-live/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:20:00 +0000 James Ransom-Wiley http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/guitar-hero-warriors-of-rock-dj-hero-2-demos-on-xbox-live/ Leery of this fall's literal interpretation of the "Guitar Hero" franchise? In an attempt to assuage your skepticism, Activision has wisely released the Warriors of Rock demo on Xbox Live today. Players can sample "Johnny Napalm's chapter" -- and upgrade the literal hero -- in the quest to save the Demigod of Rock (pictured; with his literal axe). Surprisingly, you still use a plastic guitar to play songs in the game. The demo features the following:
  • Dethklok - "Bloodlines"
  • Black Sabbath - "Children of the Grave"
  • Foo Fighters - "No Way Back"
  • Slash featuring Ian Astbury - "Ghosts"
Additionally, the DJ Hero 2 demo is expected on Xbox Live Marketplace today (though it's currently missing from the service) and features the following mixes:
  • "American Boy" (by Estelle featuring Kanye West) mixed with "Good Times" (by Chic)
  • "Don't Cha" (by Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes) mixed with "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" (by Pitbull)
  • "Bounce" (Battle Mix) (by MSTRKRFT featuring N.O.R.E.)
  • "Just Dance" (by Lady Gaga featuring Colby O'Donis ) mixed with "Ghosts N Stuff" (by Deadmau5)
As usual, both demos are exclusive to Xbox Live Gold subscribers for one week. (Silver members can today download the R.U.S.E. and Vanquish demos.) Historically, most Hero-brand demos have been exclusive to Xbox Live, and today's demos are not expected for release on PSN when the service updates later today.

JoystiqGuitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, DJ Hero 2 demos on Xbox Live today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> Leery of this fall's literal interpretation of the "Guitar Hero" franchise? In an attempt to assuage your skepticism, Activision has wisely released the Warriors of Rock demo on Xbox Live today. Players can sample "Johnny Napalm's chapter" -- and upgrade the literal hero -- in the quest to save the Demigod of Rock (pictured; with his literal axe). Surprisingly, you still use a plastic guitar to play songs in the game. The demo features the following:
  • Dethklok - "Bloodlines"
  • Black Sabbath - "Children of the Grave"
  • Foo Fighters - "No Way Back"
  • Slash featuring Ian Astbury - "Ghosts"
Additionally, the DJ Hero 2 demo is expected on Xbox Live Marketplace today (though it's currently missing from the service) and features the following mixes:
  • "American Boy" (by Estelle featuring Kanye West) mixed with "Good Times" (by Chic)
  • "Don't Cha" (by Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes) mixed with "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" (by Pitbull)
  • "Bounce" (Battle Mix) (by MSTRKRFT featuring N.O.R.E.)
  • "Just Dance" (by Lady Gaga featuring Colby O'Donis ) mixed with "Ghosts N Stuff" (by Deadmau5)
As usual, both demos are exclusive to Xbox Live Gold subscribers for one week. (Silver members can today download the R.U.S.E. and Vanquish demos.) Historically, most Hero-brand demos have been exclusive to Xbox Live, and today's demos are not expected for release on PSN when the service updates later today.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38266 0 Epic Mickey preview: Small mouse, big decisions http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/epic-mickey-preview-small-mouse-big-decisions/ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/epic-mickey-preview-small-mouse-big-decisions/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:03:00 +0000 Justin McElroy http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/epic-mickey-preview-small-mouse-big-decisions/ Mickey Mouse isn't supposed to be in situations like this.

Though I'd been having a great time spraying paint on enemies and wiping out obstacles with magical paint thinner in my PAX demo of Epic Mickey , I found myself absolutely stymied during a crucial moment. Here on my one hand was a helpless gremlin in a cage, begging for rescue. On the other, a treasure chest full of the game's currency, E tickets.

The tickets were counter-balancing the catapult in which the gremlin was confined, so snatching them would lead to his doom. But I was told that the tickets would be lost if I freed the gremlin. I had to get one of the two, but as soon as I did, the other would be lost forever.

Gallery: Epic Mickey (PAX 2010)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> Mickey Mouse isn't supposed to be in situations like this.

Though I'd been having a great time spraying paint on enemies and wiping out obstacles with magical paint thinner in my PAX demo of Epic Mickey , I found myself absolutely stymied during a crucial moment. Here on my one hand was a helpless gremlin in a cage, begging for rescue. On the other, a treasure chest full of the game's currency, E tickets.

The tickets were counter-balancing the catapult in which the gremlin was confined, so snatching them would lead to his doom. But I was told that the tickets would be lost if I freed the gremlin. I had to get one of the two, but as soon as I did, the other would be lost forever.

Gallery: Epic Mickey (PAX 2010)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38267 0 Halo: Reach Legendary Edition gets developer commentary http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/halo-reach-legendary-edition-gets-developer-commentary/ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/halo-reach-legendary-edition-gets-developer-commentary/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:31:00 +0000 Ben Gilbert http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/halo-reach-legendary-edition-gets-developer-commentary/ Setting the price at $150, Bungie claims to give you the most complete Halo: Reach experience possible in the game's Legendary Edition, shipping next week. Adding to the sculpture and other various material goodies included in the package, Bungie recently revealed another piece of content: "two full hours of exclusive, behind-the-scenes campaign commentary covering unrevealed aspects of Halo: Reach's production." Creative director Marcus Lehto and crew commentate an entire campaign playthrough -- "judiciously edited to excise the downtime" -- and show off Reach "from concept to cutting room floor."

Additionally, Bungie pointed out in its weekly update that it won't be punishing folks for playing Reach early (legitimate copies, at least) -- but there will be a credit reset at launch. This means that those of you lucky enough to secure an early retail disc shouldn't get too attached to that sweet helmet or those shiny shoulder pads -- they'll disappear come September 14. Bungie also warns early players that the multiplayer is still in a "test" state, meaning various issues may pop up (matchmaking, credit acquisition, and the daily challenge are all said to be "running at less than optimal levels"). Even so, if you've gotten an early copy, you can enjoy the single-player campaign for the next week.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> Setting the price at $150, Bungie claims to give you the most complete Halo: Reach experience possible in the game's Legendary Edition, shipping next week. Adding to the sculpture and other various material goodies included in the package, Bungie recently revealed another piece of content: "two full hours of exclusive, behind-the-scenes campaign commentary covering unrevealed aspects of Halo: Reach's production." Creative director Marcus Lehto and crew commentate an entire campaign playthrough -- "judiciously edited to excise the downtime" -- and show off Reach "from concept to cutting room floor."

Additionally, Bungie pointed out in its weekly update that it won't be punishing folks for playing Reach early (legitimate copies, at least) -- but there will be a credit reset at launch. This means that those of you lucky enough to secure an early retail disc shouldn't get too attached to that sweet helmet or those shiny shoulder pads -- they'll disappear come September 14. Bungie also warns early players that the multiplayer is still in a "test" state, meaning various issues may pop up (matchmaking, credit acquisition, and the daily challenge are all said to be "running at less than optimal levels"). Even so, if you've gotten an early copy, you can enjoy the single-player campaign for the next week.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38268 0 Half of Mass Effect 2 players imported a save (and other stats!) http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/half-of-mass-effect-2-players-imported-a-save-and-other-stats/ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/half-of-mass-effect-2-players-imported-a-save-and-other-stats/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:01:00 +0000 Alexander Sliwinski http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/half-of-mass-effect-2-players-imported-a-save-and-other-stats/ Mass Effect 2 Executive Producer Casey Hudson has shared some juicy statistics about the game with IGN. Basic takeaways are that people really did treat the game as a "shooter," with the soldier class chosen more than every other combined. Also, the women's lib movement for intergalactic saviors still has some work to do, with 80 percent of players choosing the male Shepard.

The "anonymous player data" collected by BioWare is obviously meant to inform the studio in designing future titles. For example, only 15 percent of people skipped conversations in the game, most of the time in "non-critical moments like in the hub worlds." Hudson says that if the company found people skipping 80-90 percent of the lines that they'd have to "reevaluate the work" the team put into digital acting -- and we'd have to reevaluate why people are playing Mass Effect in the first place. Check out IGN's piece for more on how the stats support current decisions and influence future projects.

Gallery: Mass Effect 2 "Lair of the Shadowbroker" DLC (8/23/10)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> Mass Effect 2 Executive Producer Casey Hudson has shared some juicy statistics about the game with IGN. Basic takeaways are that people really did treat the game as a "shooter," with the soldier class chosen more than every other combined. Also, the women's lib movement for intergalactic saviors still has some work to do, with 80 percent of players choosing the male Shepard.

The "anonymous player data" collected by BioWare is obviously meant to inform the studio in designing future titles. For example, only 15 percent of people skipped conversations in the game, most of the time in "non-critical moments like in the hub worlds." Hudson says that if the company found people skipping 80-90 percent of the lines that they'd have to "reevaluate the work" the team put into digital acting -- and we'd have to reevaluate why people are playing Mass Effect in the first place. Check out IGN's piece for more on how the stats support current decisions and influence future projects.

Gallery: Mass Effect 2 "Lair of the Shadowbroker" DLC (8/23/10)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38269 0 Top Spin 4 announced, with vintage Agassi pre-order bonus http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/top-spin-4/ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/top-spin-4/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000 James Ransom-Wiley http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/top-spin-4/ 2K Sports today announced that Top Spin 4 is coming to Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii in 2011. The next iteration in the tennis sim franchise will feature 25 top pros and legends, headlined by a young Andre Agassi -- the one with the rad hairpiece. Vintage Agassi will be offered as a pre-order bonus for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game purchased from GameStop.

While neither Move nor Kinect support was confirmed in the announcement, the "exhilarating" Top Spin 4 is said to feature "an uncanny level of realism" and "all-new innovative controls," according to 2K Games' president of product development Greg Thomas. Who knows -- maybe that means they just swapped the slice and lob buttons?

Gallery: Top Spin 4 (first screens)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> 2K Sports today announced that Top Spin 4 is coming to Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii in 2011. The next iteration in the tennis sim franchise will feature 25 top pros and legends, headlined by a young Andre Agassi -- the one with the rad hairpiece. Vintage Agassi will be offered as a pre-order bonus for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game purchased from GameStop.

While neither Move nor Kinect support was confirmed in the announcement, the "exhilarating" Top Spin 4 is said to feature "an uncanny level of realism" and "all-new innovative controls," according to 2K Games' president of product development Greg Thomas. Who knows -- maybe that means they just swapped the slice and lob buttons?

Gallery: Top Spin 4 (first screens)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38270 0 Call of Duty: Black Ops to feature the voices of Gary Oldman and Ed Harris http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/call-of-duty-black-ops-to-feature-the-voices-of-gary-oldman-and/ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/call-of-duty-black-ops-to-feature-the-voices-of-gary-oldman-and/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000 Ben Gilbert http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/call-of-duty-black-ops-to-feature-the-voices-of-gary-oldman-and/ Activision has revealed actors Gary Oldman and Ed Harris as two of the main voices for characters in Call of Duty: Black Ops. Oldman will be reprising his role from Call of Duty: World at War, where he played Russian Red Army squad leader Viktor Reznov, and Harris is lending his voice to CIA operative Jason Hudson (said to be "one of the game's main characters").

Additionally, Batman film writer David S. Goyer is offering "script consultation and story development support" on Black Ops, presumably offering suggestions like "make the main character's voice darker, more gravelly." Treyarch studio head Mark Lamia said of the announcement, "Their contributions have helped us to push the boundaries of our story telling and character development far beyond anything we have ever attempted before in the franchise." Does that mean this time we'll understand what's going on? We can only hope.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> Activision has revealed actors Gary Oldman and Ed Harris as two of the main voices for characters in Call of Duty: Black Ops. Oldman will be reprising his role from Call of Duty: World at War, where he played Russian Red Army squad leader Viktor Reznov, and Harris is lending his voice to CIA operative Jason Hudson (said to be "one of the game's main characters").

Additionally, Batman film writer David S. Goyer is offering "script consultation and story development support" on Black Ops, presumably offering suggestions like "make the main character's voice darker, more gravelly." Treyarch studio head Mark Lamia said of the announcement, "Their contributions have helped us to push the boundaries of our story telling and character development far beyond anything we have ever attempted before in the franchise." Does that mean this time we'll understand what's going on? We can only hope.

Continue reading Call of Duty: Black Ops to feature the voices of Gary Oldman and Ed Harris

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38271 0 Demo: R.U.S.E. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MajorNelson/~3/EHRHXRLZOgU/demo-r-u-s-e.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MajorNelson/~3/EHRHXRLZOgU/demo-r-u-s-e.aspx#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:24:00 +0000 Major Nelson  

R.U.S.E.™Content: R.U.S.E. Demo
Price: All Xbox LIVE Regions 
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Dash Text: Play through a full mission designed exclusively for R.U.S.E. demo. Command Allied forces from the Head Quarters and lead you army to a nuclear conflict and combine deceptive strategies to conquer the battleground.

 

 

 

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R.U.S.E.™Content: R.U.S.E. Demo
Price: All Xbox LIVE Regions 
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Dash Text: Play through a full mission designed exclusively for R.U.S.E. demo. Command Allied forces from the Head Quarters and lead you army to a nuclear conflict and combine deceptive strategies to conquer the battleground.

 

 

 

Add the free demo to your Xbox 360 download queue

 

Enjoy the demo? Purchase the full game

 
]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38210 0 Demo: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MajorNelson/~3/CXTCYEom3vM/demo-guitar-hero-warriors-of-rock.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MajorNelson/~3/CXTCYEom3vM/demo-guitar-hero-warriors-of-rock.aspx#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:22:00 +0000 Major Nelson  

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Content: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions
Dash Text: Shred through 4 tracks in all new Quest mode and unlock Johnny Napalm’s chapter to enhance his unique power and unleash his Warrior alter ego. In GH™ Warriors of Rock, join with friends on an epic rock journey to save rock in Quest mode, test your skills and challenge friends in Quickplay+, and rock anyway you want in Party Play mode. Step up your experience by sharing achievements and challenging friends through all new Hero Feed, the ultimate social and competitive feature

 

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Content: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions
Dash Text: Shred through 4 tracks in all new Quest mode and unlock Johnny Napalm’s chapter to enhance his unique power and unleash his Warrior alter ego. In GH™ Warriors of Rock, join with friends on an epic rock journey to save rock in Quest mode, test your skills and challenge friends in Quickplay+, and rock anyway you want in Party Play mode. Step up your experience by sharing achievements and challenging friends through all new Hero Feed, the ultimate social and competitive feature

 

Add the free demo to your Xbox 360 download queue

 

Enjoy the demo? Pre-order the full game

 
]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38211 0 アバター　アップ　オンライン : アバター　アップ　オンライン http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258550645&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258550645&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:54:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=0/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. みんなでアバターを操作して誰よりもカメラに映り続ける為、 ショット、リフレクト、バーストを駆使してライバルたちを画面外に押し出せ！]]> This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=0/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. みんなでアバターを操作して誰よりもカメラに映り続ける為、 ショット、リフレクト、バーストを駆使してライバルたちを画面外に押し出せ！]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38218 0 Mafia II : Jimmy’s Vendetta Pack http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400c-80cf-000b545407e6&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400c-80cf-000b545407e6&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals Meet Jimmy, in this new downloadable pack. A gun for hire, Jimmy helped clean up other people’s messes – until he was betrayed by the people who hired him. Now it’s payback time. Many new city based missions and new locales give you plenty of reasons to head back to Empire Bay. For more replay action, work to outrank your friends as you rise up the leaderboard. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.]]> Meet Jimmy, in this new downloadable pack. A gun for hire, Jimmy helped clean up other people’s messes – until he was betrayed by the people who hired him. Now it’s payback time. Many new city based missions and new locales give you plenty of reasons to head back to Empire Bay. For more replay action, work to outrank your friends as you rise up the leaderboard. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38231 0 Rock Band : Snoop Dogg Pack 01 http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=deac91d8-1406-435f-b06a-d914a55b68d7&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=deac91d8-1406-435f-b06a-d914a55b68d7&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Snoop Dogg Pack 01. This pack includes "Beautiful", "Drop It Like It's Hot", "Ridin' in My Chevy", "Sensual Seduction", "Snoop's Upside Ya Head", "Tha Shiznit", "That's Tha Homie", and "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" by Snoop Dogg. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. This song game track pack includes eight song game tracks at a discounted rate over individual purchases. Many Rock Band songs are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These songs are exactly the same. It is possible to download the same song twice. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.]]> (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Snoop Dogg Pack 01. This pack includes "Beautiful", "Drop It Like It's Hot", "Ridin' in My Chevy", "Sensual Seduction", "Snoop's Upside Ya Head", "Tha Shiznit", "That's Tha Homie", and "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" by Snoop Dogg. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. This song game track pack includes eight song game tracks at a discounted rate over individual purchases. Many Rock Band songs are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These songs are exactly the same. It is possible to download the same song twice. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38230 0 CLASH OF THE TITANS : Hades’ Challenge Quest Pack http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400c-80cf-00074e4d081b&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400c-80cf-00074e4d081b&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals This downloadable content will allow players to experience the following additional quests: "White Horse of the Underworld" and "Absolute Defense." Obtain new subweapons and rare gift items by clearing this quest. A challenge from one of the 12 gods of Olympus, the god of the underworld, Hades! Defeat the monsters that dwell in the depths of the underworld and rise to new heights of power! Both of these quests are playable after completion of Main Quest 49 - "Taking out the Trash."]]> This downloadable content will allow players to experience the following additional quests: "White Horse of the Underworld" and "Absolute Defense." Obtain new subweapons and rare gift items by clearing this quest. A challenge from one of the 12 gods of Olympus, the god of the underworld, Hades! Defeat the monsters that dwell in the depths of the underworld and rise to new heights of power! Both of these quests are playable after completion of Main Quest 49 - "Taking out the Trash."]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38228 0 Mass Effect 2 : Lair of the Shadow Broker http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400c-80cf-0017454108ce&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400c-80cf-0017454108ce&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals Liara T’Soni is tracking down the mysterious Shadow Broker, and no one is safe. She’ll do anything to recover the man the Broker kidnapped… and the Shadow Broker’s agents will do anything to stop her. Team up with Liara and chase clues from the luxurious heights of Illium to the Shadow Broker’s own secret lair. Adds the Shadow Broker intel center, new research, and five new achievements – and the chance to continue a relationship with Liara. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.]]> Liara T’Soni is tracking down the mysterious Shadow Broker, and no one is safe. She’ll do anything to recover the man the Broker kidnapped… and the Shadow Broker’s agents will do anything to stop her. Team up with Liara and chase clues from the luxurious heights of Illium to the Shadow Broker’s own secret lair. Adds the Shadow Broker intel center, new research, and five new achievements – and the chance to continue a relationship with Liara. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38226 0 Guitar Hero 5 : Rock 1 Track Pack http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=f4bffc24-962a-4b7e-8d05-4ab0b505c23b&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=f4bffc24-962a-4b7e-8d05-4ab0b505c23b&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Downloadable Track Pack featuring "Blue Monday" by Orgy, "I Stand Alone" by Godsmack, "Last Resort" by Papa Roach, "Nookie" by Limp Bizkit, "The Dope Show" by Marilyn Manson, and "Epic" by Faith No More. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.]]> (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Downloadable Track Pack featuring "Blue Monday" by Orgy, "I Stand Alone" by Godsmack, "Last Resort" by Papa Roach, "Nookie" by Limp Bizkit, "The Dope Show" by Marilyn Manson, and "Epic" by Faith No More. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38225 0 R.U.S.E. : R.U.S.E. Demo http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80255538863&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80255538863&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals Play through a full mission designed exclusively for R.U.S.E. demo. Command Allied forces from the Head Quarters and lead you army to a nuclear conflict and combine deceptive strategies to conquer the battleground.]]> Play through a full mission designed exclusively for R.U.S.E. demo. Command Allied forces from the Head Quarters and lead you army to a nuclear conflict and combine deceptive strategies to conquer the battleground.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38224 0 GH™: Warriors of Rock : Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock Demo http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400d-80df-000141568894&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400d-80df-000141568894&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals Shred through 4 tracks in all new Quest mode and unlock Johnny Napalm’s chapter to enhance his unique power and unleash his Warrior alter ego. In GH™ Warriors of Rock, join with friends on an epic rock journey to save rock in Quest mode, test your skills and challenge friends in Quickplay+, and rock anyway you want in Party Play mode. Step up your experience by sharing achievements and challenging friends through all new Hero Feed, the ultimate social and competitive feature.]]> Shred through 4 tracks in all new Quest mode and unlock Johnny Napalm’s chapter to enhance his unique power and unleash his Warrior alter ego. In GH™ Warriors of Rock, join with friends on an epic rock journey to save rock in Quest mode, test your skills and challenge friends in Quickplay+, and rock anyway you want in Party Play mode. Step up your experience by sharing achievements and challenging friends through all new Hero Feed, the ultimate social and competitive feature.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38223 0 Halo: Reach : Halo: Reach Noble Team Theme http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=42763e98-6054-41ba-b696-330120469424&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=42763e98-6054-41ba-b696-330120469424&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals In anticipation of the launch of Halo: Reach, Bungie is bringing the sweeping vistas of planet Reach, heavy ordnance like the Warthog and the Falcon, and the legendary Spartans of Noble Team directly to your Xbox 360. Halo: Reach launches on 9.14.2010.]]> In anticipation of the launch of Halo: Reach, Bungie is bringing the sweeping vistas of planet Reach, heavy ordnance like the Warthog and the Falcon, and the legendary Spartans of Noble Team directly to your Xbox 360. Halo: Reach launches on 9.14.2010.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38222 0 Transformers: WFC : Map and Character Pack #2 http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400c-80cf-00054156084c&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400c-80cf-00054156084c&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals Become the ultimate weapon and wage war in FIVE new maps – engage in multiplayer combat in HORIZON, SECTOR, and METROPOLIS or fend off waves of Autobots in STATIC, and Decepticons in PULSE, two new Escalation mode maps. Also gain access to 2 new characters and their chassis for use in Escalation mode and Multiplayer character creation; ZETA PRIME™ and DEAD END™ are ready for battle. Fight to the end in the war that started it all! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.]]> Become the ultimate weapon and wage war in FIVE new maps – engage in multiplayer combat in HORIZON, SECTOR, and METROPOLIS or fend off waves of Autobots in STATIC, and Decepticons in PULSE, two new Escalation mode maps. Also gain access to 2 new characters and their chassis for use in Escalation mode and Multiplayer character creation; ZETA PRIME™ and DEAD END™ are ready for battle. Fight to the end in the war that started it all! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38220 0 VANQUISH : VANQUISH OFFICIAL DEMO – VELOCITY ATTACK http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400d-80df-00015345884f&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400d-80df-00015345884f&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals Boost into the ultra-fast and frenetic third-person-action-shooter, Vanquish. Boost from cover point to cover point blasting robot enemies with your transforming weapon pod. Use the high-tech Augmented Reaction Suit to amplify your senses to a critical state and get the drop on your opponents, thrashing before they ever knew what hit them. If enemies get too close, punch, kick and pummel them into scrap. See what the "action" in third-person-action-shooter is really all about. VANQUISH OFFICIAL DEMO - VELOCITY ATTACK is set in the landing bay of the Providence Space Colony in a desperate fight to gain control of the facility. But the enemy has more in store as the massive Argus robot emerges to dominate the battlefield.]]> Boost into the ultra-fast and frenetic third-person-action-shooter, Vanquish. Boost from cover point to cover point blasting robot enemies with your transforming weapon pod. Use the high-tech Augmented Reaction Suit to amplify your senses to a critical state and get the drop on your opponents, thrashing before they ever knew what hit them. If enemies get too close, punch, kick and pummel them into scrap. See what the "action" in third-person-action-shooter is really all about. VANQUISH OFFICIAL DEMO - VELOCITY ATTACK is set in the landing bay of the Providence Space Colony in a desperate fight to gain control of the facility. But the enemy has more in store as the massive Argus robot emerges to dominate the battlefield.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=37835 0 Rock Band : “Rock Band Network Megamix 01″ http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400c-80cf-04f245410829&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=00000000-0000-400c-80cf-04f245410829&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Rock Band Network Megamix 01". PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com.]]> (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Rock Band Network Megamix 01". PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=37749 0 Rock Band : “Drop It Like It’s Hot” http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=8387c50d-ad62-4c68-a47e-f10f2d578e9c&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=8387c50d-ad62-4c68-a47e-f10f2d578e9c&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:59:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Drop It Like It's Hot"-- Snoop Dogg. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com.]]> (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Drop It Like It's Hot"-- Snoop Dogg. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38249 0 Guitar Hero 5 : “Nookie” by Limp Bizkit http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=3d7b033d-944d-4766-bc2a-e835b9adbd68&partner=RSS http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/OfferRedirect.ashx?Id=3d7b033d-944d-4766-bc2a-e835b9adbd68&partner=RSS#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:59:00 +0000 Game Marketplace - New Arrivals (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) "Nookie" by Limp Bizkit downloadable single. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.]]> (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) "Nookie" by Limp Bizkit downloadable single. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.]]> http://www.xboxjedi.com/?feed=rss2&p=38247 0