Moments ago, the team released a system update (aka Dash update) to Xbox Live.
Over the next few hours, when you sign in to Xbox LIVE, you'll receive a prompt to accept this mandatory update. What's in this update? The only thing this minor release will do is prepare your Xbox 360 for the wireless guitars that are being released in a few months.
No new features beyond this wireless support are included in this update. As usual, we've got some new features planned for later this year as part of our biannual release cycle.
This upgrades the dashboard and kernel from 2.0.5759.0 to 2.0.5766.0.
The latest entry in the free-roaming blast-em-genre has been revealed in the pages of UK Official Xbox Magazine.
Dubbed Prototype, and from Scarface dev Radical, it'll put you in the demented shoes of Alex Mercer, a genetically engineered hoody who can, among other things, slash baddies in half and climb up the side of skyscrapers.
Put him in the middle of a bustling New York (we're already debating in the office whether it's prettier than GTA IV's Liberty City) where a human-mutating virus has caused a battle between mutants and the military, and you've got something that's a bit like Crackdown meets The Darkness.
Vivendi is wheeling out the "living, breathing world" line for Prototype's version of New York, although we have to say the amount of NPCs visible in the screenshots is ridiculous.
If they can actually manage to put some decent AI on Prototype's pedestrians, it'll at least be very impressive technologically.
Alex's big bag of tricks include super-human strength, the ability to cover himself in scale-like shields and the ability to send matter through the ground, impaling baddies on giant spikes.
He can also shape shift into the identity of his victims, which OXM notes can be used to take the guise of an army officer and call in air strikes.
It's still a ways off (it's currently penned for winter 2008), but if Radical can emulate the freedom and outright fun factor of Crackdown, it could be on for a winner.
EA will be pulling the internet plug for Four of their Xbox 360 titles which means no more Xbox Live Support for those games.
The following Xbox 360 Games will have there online support discontinued next month.
September 1, 2007 Online Service Shutdown
FIFA Soccer 06
Madden NFL 06
NBA Live 06
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06
Personally i think its a joke that they are shutting down any Xbox 360 titles since it will make many achievement impossible to achieve.. Dont you feel sorry for all those guys who have 50pts from one of those games and will never be able to finish them.. I do.. lol.. I'm one of those guys..
Oh well, I guess i dont need to hunt my achievement points on Tiger Woods 06 anymore..
West Yorkshire Police, raided a swap meet vendor, to find over 5,000 games. Got a warrant for his home, and ended up netting 246 Wii's, 168 Xbox 360, 19 PSPs, 12 DS Lites, 6 PlayStation 2s, and 6 PlayStation 3s. They found an additional 300-400 games, which brings the total up to around 5,300 pirated games.
I'm not so keen on the laws against mod-chips, but have no problems watching pirates go down. This guy was selling massive amounts of stolen games. You know with every console he was selling, games most likely came with it. Thus the mod-chips he was selling, and providing were use to cirmcumvent piracy in most cases.
At least the police over in the Uk go after the big fish, unlike our specially trained agencies over here in the Us tageting soft targets that can't fight the charges as well, as an established modder with finacial resources to fight the charges.
Get ready for hot Arcade nights! Building off of last Wednesday’s launch of “Marathon: Durandal” and “Spyglass Board Games,” August and the rest of the summer are shaping up to be scorching hot on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Perfect for whittling away the long days of summer are a bevy of unique sports games, classic and futuristic fighting games, as well as a few other surprises, all of which will be making their way to Xbox LIVE Arcade in the coming weeks.
Hot August games also releasing this month:
Ecco the Dolphin
“Ecco the Dolphin” (Sega) Cool off with this fun, whimsical update of the classic undersea exploration game featuring everyone’s favorite bottlenose dolphin, Ecco!
Hexic 2
“Hexic 2” (Carbonated Games) The highly anticipated sequel to the popular puzzle game “Hexic HD” will have gamers racing to solve brand new challenges, including an all new two player Battle mode.
War World
“War World” (Ubisoft) A pure adrenaline rush, War World features powerful armored mechanoids battling head-to-head in all-out savage single and multiplayer battles that combine action and strategy.
Sizzling summer launches hitting in the coming weeks:
Geon: Emotions
“Geon: Emotions” (Eidos) Engage in the unique sport of Geon, where you must master a diverse range of emotions to best your opponents.
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
“Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords” (D3Publisher of America, Inc.) Addictive and easy-to-learn, this game integrates story and character progression elements found in RPGs delivering a brand new type of game that pushes the puzzle genre to a whole new level.
Space Giraffe
“Space Giraffe” (Llamasoft) Created by genre-defining game designer Jeff Minter, “Space Giraffe” is a psychedelic shooter that spans 100 levels, all set against vivid, pulsating backgrounds that synchronize with any custom music selection.
Streets of Rage 2
“Streets of Rage 2” (Sega) One of the most popular side-scrolling beat ‘em ups of the 90’s gets the Xbox LIVE Arcade treatment, complete with enhanced graphics, sound, Achievements and multiplayer modes.
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
“Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix” (Capcom) This game combines addictive puzzle action with favorite Capcom fighting characters including Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Morrigan.
There have been over 45 million Xbox LIVE Arcade game downloads as of July, and the popularity of the service continues to grow. Over 100 games will launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade by year’s end, including dozens of original IPs and classic titles updated for this generation.
One of Konami's great titles of yesteryear returns for some fast button pressing action, get out your power pads.
This Wednesday, “Track and Field” races onto Xbox LIVE Arcade. The 1983 arcade hit from Konami has been given the Xbox LIVE Arcade treatment, offering players the same great gameplay as the original with authentic or enhanced graphics. And now, players can go head-to-head with up to four players on the same console or over Xbox LIVE.
The updated version for Xbox LIVE Arcade features the same button mashing game mechanic as the original, and now allows for up to four player multiplayer competition on one Xbox 360 or over Xbox LIVE. Clocking in at 400 Microsoft Points, “Track & Field” will be available to download on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, August 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).
On your mark! Get set! Go! The world title is on the line and you have to compete in six events to cement your legacy as a World Champion. Race the 100m Dash and 110m Hurdles, test your skills with the Javelin and Hammer Throw, and hop to it with the Long Jump and High Jump. Global leaderboards will compare your skills to see where you truly rank in the world. Compete with up to four other athletes on one Xbox® or over Xbox LIVE®. Originally released in 1983, Track & Field was an arcade button-smashing classic, and now you can play it on Xbox.
Puppet House creeps onto Xbox Series, PS5, and PC in 2024 Puppet House, an unsettling horror survival game from Gaming Factory (@GamingFactorySA) creeps onto Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam) soon! Take on the role a photographer with a penchant..
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