Xbox 360 news,hands on game reviews and lots of fun things to do with your time

Favorite Xbox Live Arcade Game?

2008-10-02T20:37:00.000-07:00

favorite Live Arcade game

There are numerous games available on the Xbox Live Arcade, but which one is your favorite? Post your favorite Live Arcade game under comments and describe a little bit about it and what you like about the game. Its a good chance to see what your fellow gamers like in a game and maybe even get a tip on a new game to buy or two.

(Screenshot of the Live Arcade game Worms,for more on the game click here.)

Get on the comments board and post your favorites out there, there will be a tally of the most popular games listed and the top 5 will be put in a post displaying the results, so keep checking back for more game news!

Join the Rock Band 2 Hall of Fame

2008-10-02T20:13:00.001-07:00

Rock Band 2 Hall of Fame

So you've got Rock Band 2 and you don't like to brag, but you simply destroyed the game...sound like you? Well if it is then show others online how much you rock! Send in a picture to gamersparadisebulk@yahoo.com and include a screenshot of the achievements page for Rock Band 2 showing that you've unlocked them ALL! Also make sure that your gamertag name can be seen. A special section will be added to the blog to show all those rockers gamertags who are above the average game player at Rockin' out! Send in your pics and be a part of the Rock Band 2 Hall of Fame! For a list of the achievements click here. And if you just don't wanna wait to unlock all those amazing songs...a simpler way is available through a few button presses, check it out.

Top 5 games worth your money this fall (part 4)

2008-09-30T21:39:00.000-07:00

Marcus and Dom are back and this time around they're taking the fight to the Locust. The second game in the series will be available on November 7th, 2008 and if you thought the original was action packed, the sequel looks like it will put its predecessor to shame. Sporting new weapons like the Boomshield, Ink Grenade, and the Mulcher, you've got many more ways to essentially tear your enemies apart piece by piece in this game. One of the many things that sets Gears of War apart from other shooter games is that Gears is just downright raw and gritty action, how many other games can you use the chainsaw attached to your lancer machine gun to saw an enemy into nothing but bloody chunks...and the best part is that it just never ever gets old! Gears of War 2 also sports chainsaw duels where two people meet with the chainsaw revved they will lock saws and whomever can press the B button the quickest watches his enemy suffer an amazing gory fate. Another feature of the second game is the ability to use your downed enemies as shields to protect you from fire which means even in death the Locust will serve you a purpose.

The story in the second Gears revolves around the Locust finding ways to make giant emergence holes that can destroy entire cities. The COGs in last resort are taking the fight to the Locust, by using large machines that can drill holes deep into the underground tunnels of the Locust network of caves. You can expect more depth about the characters backgrounds in this game. So this November, if you're looking for some fast paced downright brutal gaming, look to Gear of War 2...a title that is sure to deliver for all us action junkies. Get a better insight into the characters,story and background of Gears 2 in a nice video here.

Gears of War 2

Your daily Xbox 360 news

2008-09-30T21:18:00.000-07:00

For a limited time a red controller with black accents will be available for the Xbox 360 gaming console. So if you've ever wanted another choice other than just black or white, you're in luck. The estimated price for the controller and play and charge kit is $64.99 so game on and in style, but get one before they're gone.

Microsoft is looking to release a new motherboard for the 360 gaming console to prevent the dreaded red ring of death. The new motherboard will be smaller, more efficient and much less likely to overheat. Anyone who has struggled with consistent problems and multiple system replacements will rejoice at this news. For more check out the full article at Cnet.

Xbox 360 news

Rumor Time! Halo 4 for next Xbox? And not developed by Bungie?

2008-09-29T21:47:00.000-07:00

Is the chief making a 4th appearance in the Halo Universe?

Halo 4...and developed by a company other than Bungie, is it possible? Back in February Gearbox's Randy Pitchford commented that the companies next game project was "Bigger than big"...well the people at OXM sent a couple of people into Gearbox to gather some info on the subject. They came back and with a huge rumor too, Gearbox is possibly making the next Halo project. Gearbox is a very seasoned and experienced creator of FPS games so it would be fitting. Bungie has no interest in making more Halo games and although it seemed that most story elements were all tied together and concluded nicely in the Xbox 360 game Halo 3, it still is a possibility. For more check out the official article by Joystiq.

Halo 4 Gearbox

Fable 2 online co-op delayed until later date

2008-09-29T21:39:00.000-07:00

News flash about Fable 2, Lionhead has announced that Fable 2 will launch on October, 21st and will include local co-op with the game, however the online co-op has been delayed. However, Lionhead has said that the delay will not be a long one, as a matter of fact they expect they will release a patch within the first week for the North American version. So although this is slightly upsetting, don't fear....Lionhead Studios will have you playing with all those Xbox Live gaming buddies of yours in no time!

Fable 2 co-op delayed

Top 5 games worth your money this fall (part 3)

2008-09-27T22:00:00.000-07:00

Game #3 in the list of top five worth your hard earned cash this fall is a game called Fallout 3. Fallout is set for release the 28th of October 2008 and is made by Bethesda, the same company that brought us the amazing game Oblivion(check the link for detailed maps and walk-throughs for Oblivion). However this time around for Bethesda the era is far from a medieval time frame. Fallout 3 is an action RPG game that takes place in the year 2277 in a post-apocalyptic United States. The world is barren and desolate and the character you play as begins his journey in a place called Vault 101, a fallout shelter in Washington, DC. One day you awaken to realize that your father has journeyed out into the wasteland for some unknown reason and you soon follow in search of him. You encounter many opposing organizations along the way as well as hideously mutated creatures.

Although the world is dangerous you will be well equipped with plenty of devastating weapons ranging from simple bolt-action rifles, machine guns, and flamethrowers to the ridiculously awesome looking "fatman" which is essentially a miniature nuke launcher...When playing the game allows you to go into a new type of free-aim mode where time stops while you target what part of your enemies body you want. Want a headshot? Easy....want that decomposing monster coming at you to have one less leg? No problem, possibilities are endless.

If the weapons weren't enough you also have a pet dog to assist you through the course of Fallout 3, your dog named funnily enough "Dogmeat" who can rummage through places in the world to find you ammo and other valuables, however if you're not careful and send Dogmeat into danger....he can die and then you're just dog-less. So treat Dogmeat well, keep him safe and he will be an invaluable asset to you throughout the game.

Fallout promises over 100 hours of gameplay,(not uncommon at all for Bethesda) with plenty of side-story quests to keep you busy. So in just a few weeks prepare for another incredible game that will keep you busy for many weeks. For a little more on Fallout 3 and a cool scene involving pickpocketing an NPC and planting a live grenade inside their inventory....check out a video here.

Fallout 3

5 games worth your money this fall (part 2)

2008-09-25T22:17:00.000-07:00

We now come to the number four game on the top 5 games to play this fall, Rock Band 2. This game is truly a social gaming dynamo, with the ability to play over 80 songs right off the bat initially and a vast library of downloadable tracks, Rock Band 2 can provide months of fun for a group of friends or even a solo player. One huge gaming innovation in the sequel is the ability to take all the songs from your original Rock Band game and import them to Rock Band 2, that's truly a brilliant idea by EA Games. And for all those players who just want to play along with some friends without the threat of being booed offstage, a new no-fail mode is available to keep the nonstop rock coming for hours. Check out a sweet trailer of Rock Band 2 here. Rock Band 2 also comes with some nice new instruments that address some of the issues of the originals, such as quieter drums with a stronger foot pedal and a better strum bar on the guitar.

You can check out a pic of the new instruments above. But in all honesty, if you own the original instruments from the first game and can deal with them its worth saving your money and just springing for the game. With a long list of tracks from many genres including....AC/DC “Let There Be Rock”, Billy Idol “White Wedding Pt. I”, Disturbed “Down with the Sickness”, and Foo Fighters “Everlong”, just to name a few. For a complete track list click here. Gamers also have the ability to go into freestyle drum mode and drum along with any music downloaded to their 360 hard drive. All in all, Rock Band 2 looks visually a lot like its predecessor but small changes to menus and other features have streamlined this into another amazing party game. And the best part is that Rock Band 2 is available NOW! So you can get to jamming with your friends right away, pick up your guitar, mic or drum sticks and let there be rock!

And if you feel like taking some time between sets on Rock Band 2, check out this hilarious video!

Rock Band 2

Top 5 Games worth your money this Fall (part 1)

2008-09-24T19:56:00.001-07:00

Dead Space

With so many outstanding titles coming out this Fall, its hard to decide which ones to gbuy. Well I have put together a list of the 5 most interesting games being released in the next few months. Game #5 on the list is Dead Space, a title by EA being released on October 14th. This game was made to keep you on the edge of your seat, as a matter of fact it's said that Dead Space will make you jump about every minute you play, whether it be a pipe bursting in front of you or the eerie silence where all you hear is your breath and some creepy noises in the distance only to have it broken by a necromorph leaping out of the shadows at you.

You play as Isaac Clarke, a member of a space rescue team sent to investigate the ship, USS Ishimura with which all contact has been lost. Upon arriving you soon find that you'll truly be the one in need of rescue as you uncover truly eerie environments and nightmarish creatures that require precision aiming to sever their limbs...because otherwise they will keep coming at you relentlessly.... But don't just take my word for it, check out this video trailer for Dead Space and get a look for yourself. So if you want survival horror in its best, this October Dead Space will deliver.

FIRST CONTEST!!

2008-09-23T22:14:00.000-07:00

Alright I've seen some crazy things in games in my lifetime....glitches, crazy action, or whatever it may be. But now I want to see what everyone else has seen go wrong or insanely right :) in Grand Theft Auto 4....send in a video of the funniest glitch or just the coolest police showdown that ends in lots of explosions and violence....post links for anything posted on YouTube under the comments for this entry or simply email them to me...I will look at the first 30 entries and and will select a winner. The victorious person with the best video will have their name posted on an entry about the follow-up for this contest and will receive a gift also! So get your vids and post em! I will provide updates on the process as it progresses also, good luck everyone!

Some Far Cry 2 news and a little more...

2008-09-23T20:34:00.000-07:00

2nd post on the site and I've got some info on another game that's looking really good for the 360. Far Cry 2 releases on October 21st this year and from what has been shown its gonna be pretty amazing, brush that catches on fire when using flamethrowers and spreads with the wind a map editor and the fact that you can essentially free roam throughout the maps and see wild animals all show that Ubisoft is really pushing the Xbox 360 for all the software can handle. I've got a few videos showing some pretty neat tech effects about the game that will really get you excited for it's release....

Here's a video showing off the immense amount of depth to simple things like guns in the
game world----> Immersion" in Far Cry 2

Another great video showing off some of the games technological effects including some incredible fire---> Far Cry 2 Tech Demo including cool fire effects

Some updates on Fable 2 pictures as well, if you want a few more nice images to look at head on over to view these couple of pics... Fable 2 pics

I'll be bringing more game updates, pictures and videos soon so keep an eye out for new entries.
And if you need a little something to pass some time check out this hilarious prank video involving some flip flops and glue...

September 22nd 2008- The beginning

2008-09-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to 360 News! this is the first post on this blog so thanks for viewing my page and keep coming back for updates and news. On a good note I just unlocked all 15 items on Fable 2 Pub Games!! All those boring spinnerbox tournaments and rapid A button pressing have paid off. But overall Pub Games is fun and its pretty revolutionary that you can merge your money (or debt!) to your Fable 2 character when the game is released on October 21st, 2008. So for anyone interested in buying Fable 2 when it is released should definitely check this out, its available to buy on the Xbox Live marketplace or if you preorder you can get a code to download the mini-games for free!
Heres a few sites to check out some nice wallpapers and videos on Fable 2...

Wallpapers for Fable 2- FableWallpapers
Screenshots Fable 2- FableScreenshots
News for Fable 2- NewsFable

Personally I'm very very excited about the release of Fable 2 as the original was one of my favorite xbox games to date. Lionhead and Molyneux seem to be delivering on many of the promises made for the original game and its shaping up to be an amazing experience. For anyone not familar with the setting of this game it is set 500 years after the first Fable in the land of Albion where you begin as a child who grows to shape the face of the world. Whether it be through good works and purity and self-sacrifice or through evil deeds and a desire for money by any means your choices affect the world around you and your very appearance!