"Minerva's Den" is the latest Game Addon for Bioshock 2 and is now available to download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360. The new Addon will cost you 800 MS Points and is available in all regions except Japan.
Content: Minerva's Den Price: 800 Microsoft Points Availability: Not available in Japan Dash Text: Minerva's Den offers a brand-new, self-contained BioShock story, presenting a side of Rapture you've never seen before. Seek out the tools you'll need to unlock new goals and spaces in the order you choose. Face Rapture's full range of opposition as you increase in power---a new challenge is always right around the corner. Expand your combat abilities with the experimental Ion Laser and chaotic Gravity Well Plasmid, unique to Minerva's Den. Face off against the new Lancer Big Daddy, the most advanced Protector that Rapture ever produced. Explore every shadowy corner of Minerva's Den, unraveling the mysterious past of The Thinker's inventor, and the dark secrets hidden within the unfeeling, omniscient machine he created.
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero provides the link between the first and second game and is now available from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360. Get a taste of what Dead Rising 2 has to offer in this full-featured prologue for just 400 Microsoft Points. Dead Rising 2: Case Zero is NOT available in Germany, Japan and Korea.
Content: Dead Rising 2: Case Zero Price: 400 Microsoft Points Availability: Not available in Germany, Japan and Korea Dash Text: Get a taste of what Dead Rising 2 has to offer in this full-featured prologue! Chuck Greene and his daughter Katey have barely escaped the Las Vegas zombie outbreak with their lives. They arrive in the lonely desert town of Still Creek looking for some rest, but unfortunately there is no rest to be had as this sleepy town has become overrun with zombies. Chuck must kill zombies, rescue survivors and escape from the zombie nightmare that is Still Creek before time runs out. Any PP, clothing, and Combo Cards gained in CASE ZERO will carry over into your Dead Rising 2 game!
A new Vanquish DEMO is now ready to download via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Xbox 360. The new demo is not available in Korea or Germany.
Vanquish features an engaging and immersive storyline, with a fast, fluid and frenetic combat system. Developed by Platinium Games and published by Sega Vanguish will be coming to Xbox 360 sometime in 2010.
Content: Vanquish DEMO Price: Free Availability: Not available Korea and Germany Dash Text: 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.
For more detailed information on Vanquish for Xbox 360, check the 360-HQ Games database for the latest screenshots, trailers, news and other important info.
Here's the latest list of Xbox LIVE Marketplace content scheduled for release on Xbox 360. Please check each item individually for local pricing and regional availability.
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero (400 Points)
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero is now available exclusively on Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows LIVE. Any status and items you earn in Case Zero will carry over to the full game of Dead Rising 2 when it releases next month.
This year’s Summer of Arcade may be over, but you still have time to reap some rewards. Purchase all five featured titles before August 31, 2010 11:59pm EST and receive 1200 Microsoft Points for free! Or, purchase at least three Summer of Arcade games and receive 400 Microsoft Points. Details here.
It’s time for some Fall fun with The Game Feast. Starting September 29 through October 20 we’ve got a solid line up of XBLA games:
- September 29: Hydrophobia - 1200 Microsoft Points
Xbox Game Add-Ons
- September 2: Crackdown 2 Toy Box available at no cost to Crackdown 2 owners; 560 Microsoft Points for additional content and available worldwide
Also, don't forget from September 17 (12pm ET / 9am PT/1600 GMT) through September 20 (12pm ET /9am PT/1600 GMT) Xbox LIVE Silver members can take advantage of industry-leading multiplayer, not to mention exclusive access to movies, TV shows, music and friends via Netflix, Last.fm, Facebook and more. These Gold-only features will be available all weekend long for the whole Xbox LIVE community.
*Current schedule. Subject to change. All content may not be available in all Xbox LIVE regions.
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A brand new controller with a 'transforming' D-Pad has now been confirmed by Microsoft. The new controller will only be available with the new Play & Charge Kit which launches November 9th for US $64.99.
We’ve just made the Xbox 360 Wireless controller even better with a brand new version that includes a transforming D-pad. The engineers have come up with an ingenious solution with a d-pad that can go from a plus to a disc with the twist of the wrist.
In addition to the new d-pad, the matte silver controller also features concave analog sticks and gray A,B,X,Y buttons for added style.
Here is a video that shows how it work:
The controller will only be available with the new Play & Charge Kit that will launch on November 9th for US $64.99.
Just received this email as I'm sure many members have today, Just wanted to share this information with anybody that is not currently subscribed to Xbox Live Gold, or who's plans are running out soon. If you don't upgrade or extend your account by Nov 1st, afterwards you will be on the new plan which has higher prices. The yearly renewal fee is going up $10 a year.
Xbox Live is still the #1 service in online gaming, why not lock in at the best rate right now, and if you are a current subscriber you even get a $20 discount! So for a year it is only $39.99, that's 30% off!
Thank you for being a valued member of Xbox LIVE Gold. We hope you are enjoying the many exciting and exclusive features that are included in your membership. We wanted to let you know about an upcoming price increase for your Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and how you can lock in your current price to continue enjoying everything you've come to love about Xbox LIVE, plus all the upcoming additions including ESPN and Hulu Plus.
Over the past seven years, Xbox LIVE has evolved from an online gaming platform to an all-in-one gaming and entertainment service. As an Xbox LIVE Gold member, you can not only play blockbuster games, such as Halo: Reach with your friends online, you can also stream movies from Netflix* and music from Last.fm right to your TV. You can even connect with friends near and far on Facebook® and Twitter™. Plus, you also enjoy exclusive discounts and early access to game demos.
And we aren't even close to being done. This holiday, Xbox LIVE is adding new Gold features, including ESPN and Video Kinect, with Hulu Plus coming on Xbox LIVE in 2011.
• With ESPN on Xbox LIVE, you can stream and watch over 3,500 live and on-demand sporting events plus highlights.*
• Video Kinect allows you to chat with family and friends on the big screen, right from the comfort of your living room—no headset or controller required.*
• With Hulu Plus on Xbox LIVE you will be able to enjoy a customized Hulu Plus experience that will include Kinect navigation and Xbox LIVE Parties*
Besides launching the new features and titles, we will also be increasing the price of Gold membership on November 1, 2010. The new prices are as follows:
Old Price New Price
1-Month Gold Subscription $7.99 $9.99
3-Month Gold Subscription $19.99 $24.99
12-Month Gold Subscription $49.99 $59.99
At only $5 per month, our 12-month offer continues to be your best value. And, because you are a loyal member, we want to give you the opportunity to lock in your current price with an additional discount. Click here or log on to Xbox LIVE from your console to review and take advantage of these limited time offers.
We hope that you will continue to enjoy all the great gaming, entertainment, and social experiences that Xbox LIVE has to bring today—and in the future.
Sincerely,
The Xbox LIVE Team
USA
1M Gold: $7.99 (now) - $9.99 (starting Nov 1, 2010)
3M Gold: $19.99 (now) - $24.99 (starting Nov 1, 2010)
12M Gold: $49.99 (now) - $59.99 (starting Nov 1, 2010)
UK
1M Gold: 4.99 GBP (now) - 5.99 GBP (starting Nov 1, 2010)
Terminator: Survivors confirmed for Xbox Series, PS5 & PC via Steam Play as a survivor in the aftermath of Judgment Day in Terminator: Survivors, a new open-world survival game by NACON (@Nacon). Build the resistance and defy the machines in Terminator: Survivors, com..