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Xbox LIVE Activity - November 21 to December 1, 2011

Xbox LIVE Activity - November 21 to December 1, 2011
Published by: forahobby on Friday, December 02, 2011
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

Here is the latest Xbox 360 LIVE Activity for the week of November 21st through Dec 1st 2011, 10:31 am. The list has been compiled from official Xbox LIVE data and 360-HQ's own Xbox LIVE statistics.

Xbox LIVE Activity - November 21 to December 1, 2011

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim shuts out Battlefield to become the third most played game over Xbox LIVE during the week of November 21st, slotting in just behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 at No. 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops at No. 2.

On 360-HQ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim pushes Call of Duty: Black Ops to No. 3 and takes out No.2 position. Battlefield 3 takes position No. 4 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 takes out position No. 5, while the official Xbox LIVE charts show that FIFA 12 is in No.5.

The 360-HQ Xbox LIVE top 20 list is compiled automatically by the HQ server. Our server tracks each and every Xbox LIVE Gamercard registered on our site and which games our members are playing or have played most recently. Please note we do NOT track demos or PC games.

Top 20 Xbox LIVE


  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
  2. Call of Duty: Black Ops
  3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  4. Battlefield 3
  5. FIFA 12
  6. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  7. Halo: Reach
  8. Gears of War 3
  9. Madden NFL 12
  10. Saints Row: The Third
  11. Assassin's Creed: Revelations
  12. GTA IV
  13. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
  14. Forza Motorsport 4
  15. Batman: Arkham City
  16. NBA 2K12
  17. Halo 3
  18. FIFA Soccer 11
  19. NHL12
  20. Call of Duty 4

360-HQ Top 20 Xbox LIVE


  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
  2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  3. Call of Duty: Black Ops
  4. Battlefield 3
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  6. Gears of War 3
  7. Halo: Reach
  8. Halo 3
  9. FIFA 12
  10. Assassin's Creed: Revelations
  11. Saints Row: The Third
  12. GTA IV
  13. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
  14. Forza Motorsport 4
  15. Batman: Arkham City
  16. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
  17. Madden NFL 12
  18. Call of Duty: World at War
  19. Gears of War
  20. Gears of War 2

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Xbox 360 and Kinect to debut at New York Comic Con

Xbox 360 and Kinect to debut at New York Comic Con
Published by: forahobby on Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tagged: Gaming, Live Arcade, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

This week, Xbox 360 and Kinect make their debut at New York Comic Con, the East Coast’s biggest and most exciting popular culture convention.

Xbox 360 and Kinect to debut at New York Comic Con

Drawing in over 96,000 attendees in 2010, this event is the second largest comic book and pop culture gathering in the country. If you’ll be in the New York area and want to check things out, here is all you need to know about the biggest games for Xbox & Kinect and where you can find them at NYCC.

Xbox 360 Booth #322

As usual, Microsoft Studios worked with their fantastic third-party partners to bring NYCC attendees content they can’t play anywhere else. Stop on by the booth to try your hand at:
  • Dance Central 2: Sequel to the best-selling dance game for Kinect™ for Xbox 360® features a killer new soundtrack, revamped Dance Battle and import capability!

  • The Gunstringer – Launched on 9/13 by Twisted Pixel Games, “The Gunstringer” features Kinect-based targeting, shooting and melee as you guide The Gunstringer on his quest for vengeance against the posse that betrayed him and left him for dead. For more details on the game and to watch the trailer, click here.

  • Halo: Anniversary Created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a spectacularly remastered version of the original Halo campaign.

  • Mass Effect 3: Go weapons-hot in a fully immersive sci-fi epic that reacts to every decision you make.

Various XBLA titles including:

  • Orcs Must Die” – Launched on 10/5, this fantasy action-strategy game by Robot Entertainment features two dozen deadly weapons, spells and traps to defend twenty-four fortresses from twelve enemy types including ogres, hellbats and of course, orcs! For more details, click here.

  • Trials Evolution” – “Trials Evolution” by RedLynx, Ltd. Is the follow-up to the smash hit "Trials HD". The game will have you flipping, climbing and racing your way across levels that span both indoor and outdoor tracks, or building your own level using the new level editor that lets you share your creations with anyone on Xbox LIVE. For more details on the game and to watch the trailer, click here.

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Halo:Anniversary Discussion

Saturday, October 15th, 7:30 – 8:30p

In just 30(ish) measly days Halo turns ten years old! Join Alison Stroll, Doug Hebenthal, Dan Ayoub, Kevin Grace, and others from 343 Industries discussing where Halo has been and where it is going.

General NYCC Info

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

Thursday, October 13th, 2011 – 4:00pm-7:00pm [media preview]

Friday, October 14th, 2011 – 10:00am-7:00pm

Saturday, October 15th, 2011 – 10:00am-7:00pm

Sunday, October 16th, 2011 – 10:00am-5:00pm

See NYCC Website for extended event hours and other evening activities.

More Info: http://prime.paxsite.com

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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary - Behind the Scenes Video

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary - Behind the Scenes Video
Published by: forahobby on Saturday, August 27, 2011
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,

Watch some of the behind the scenes action for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary from PAX 2011.

Whether you never played the original, or it's a fondly remembered classic, you'll won't want to miss this re-mastered version with updated graphics that take full advantage of the Xbox 360. Will you be getting Halo: CE Anniversary? If you are add the game to your wishlist on 360-HQ..

Check out the premiere video for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary from PAX 2011 below.


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Halo: Anniversary Edition pre-order Skull & Armor bonuses detailed

Halo: Anniversary Edition pre-order Skull & Armor bonuses detailed
Published by: forahobby on Monday, July 18, 2011
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,

Microsoft Studios and 343 Industries announce Master Chief MJOLNIR avatar armor and "Grunt Funeral" game-modifier skull as an exclusive pre-order bonus during a guest-filled panel at San Diego Comic-Con.

If you're looking to pre-order your own copy of Halo: Anniversary Edition, then the following details on the exclusive Master Chief MJOLNIR avatar armor and "Grunt Funeral" game-modifier skull, that you'll receive for free when you pre-order the high-definition remake, might just sweeten the deal.

Featuring a bounty of new features, including cooperative play over Xbox LIVE, a bundle of some of the most beloved multiplayer maps in Halo history reimagined, a Classic mode that let you play the original version, new challenges and new story to uncover, Halo: Anniversary launches exclusively on Xbox 360 for an estimated retail price of $39.99 (US) on Nov. 15, 2011.

Read on for the complete details on the exclusive pre-order offer, and check out the new trailer which will give you a glimpse at some gameplay with the game-modifier skull enabled.

Halo: Anniversary - Pre-Order Bonuses


  • Master Chief Avatar Armor – Heroes Never Die, and to honor the 10th anniversary of John 117, you will finally be able to transform your Xbox LIVE Avatar into the iconic hero by outfitting it with Master Chief’s signature MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.

  • Grunt Funeral Skull – An exclusive, game modifying skull that changes the rules of the game for an explosively humorous experience, “Grunt Funeral” sends Halo’s most lowly and lovable enemy out in a blaze of glory. And plasma. And then more glory. Once the skull has been activated, every Grunt’s methane tank will explode like a plasma grenade when killed. Watch out for the Grunt chain reaction!”


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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Revealed, Screenshots and HD Trailer

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Revealed, Screenshots and HD Trailer
Published by: forahobby on Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

Microsoft finally revealed "Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary" during the E3 Conference. Shortly after the announcement, two comparison screenshots emerged.


"Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary" will be released to celebrate the games 10th anniversary, and is set to feature updated graphics that take full advantage of the 360 - plus, you guessed it, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer Co-Op! Take control of your Xbox LIVE experience with cooperative play, new challenges, and some favorite maps reimagined for Xbox LIVE. The game will connect players to the Halo: Reach servers, and won’t feature multiplayer of any kind except for co-op mode.

Screenshots and official gameplay trailer have also emerged, this way we can all make our own comparisons between the original and the re-mastered version. You can view screenshots directly below and the official gameplay trailer after the break.


Halo: Combat Evolved Original Screenshot


Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Screenshot

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"Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary will be available on November 15th 2011. Stay tuned to 360-HQ for all the latest and greatest halo news & rumors.

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