This week, Xbox LIVE Gold members can save on the following list of Xbox LIVE Action Arcade games and Pet Themed items.
As an Xbox LIVE Gold member, you get an Exclusive Gold Only Discount on a piece of content each week. It could be your favorite arcade game, a classic Xbox original, or even that map pack or that new song you have been looking to buy. With your favorite content going on sale each week just imagine how much you can save!
Deals are available for Xbox LIVE Gold members until Monday, November 8th.
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For many of you, the next time you turn on your xbox 360 and sign in to Xbox LIVE, you will be prompted to install the Fall 2010 Xbox 360 Dashboard update. The Mandatory Update for all Xbox 360 Owners is not geographically based. This means everyone around the world no matter which region can access the update immediately.
A couple of things to keep in mind over the next few hours as the update is deployed:
You’ll be prompted to accept the update when you sign into Xbox Live sometime in the next few hours.
Regardless of what you have heard, it's not geographically based. No one area of the world will get it before another.
If you keep signing out and then back in again, this will NOT force the update…it will only anger people on your friends list who will keep getting a notification. every. time. you sign. in.
Be patient, everyone will eventually receive the update
Here are a few of the features that we are including in this update:
ESPN on Xbox LIVE*
3,500 Sporting Events A Year – Access more than 3,500 live and on-demand global sporting events from ESPN3.com a year, including college basketball, college football and college bowl games, MLB, NBA, international soccer and more.
Out of Market Games – Catch your favorite college team games. Check out the huge catalog of out of market games and enjoy them on the big screen.
The Best Ways to Watch – Enjoy HD programming, DVR controls, plus access to hundreds of clips from ESPN3.com, refreshed daily.
Games at a Glance – Keep up on real-time score information using ESPN.com’s score feed without leaving the game you’re watching. View scores for leagues and games currently in the ESPN.com feed and select “Watch Live” or “Watch Replay” to jump straight into that game.
Predict the Winner – Pick what team you think will win. While watching selected games in college football, college basketball, MLB, and NBA, you will be prompted to vote for your team of choice. You’ll also see the percentage of votes among the Xbox LIVE viewing community.
Voice Chat – Voice chat with up to seven other friends while watching the big game.
My Sports – To customize your ESPN on Xbox LIVE experience, click on the “Events, Highlights and More” slot on the homepage and browse by sport to pick a specific league that you want to follow for the season. The league that you select will now automatically display in your My Sports Channel.
Zune Music*
Zune Pass – Zune Pass is a monthly subscription service that gives you unlimited, on demand streaming of millions of songs at launch from all the major music labels and thousands of independent labels.
Enhanced search – Search the broad library to find your favorite artists, albums, songs and playlists.
Social – Connect with like-minded fans on the Zune online community and get new music recommendations. Zune Social also lets you see friend’s Avatars and listen to their recently played songs or check out their favorite artists.
Smart DJ – Instantly create customized playlists by selecting an artist and have Smart DJ find songs that complement your selection.
There were growing rumors that the Fall 2010 Dashboard Update would happen a few days ago, now Microsoft have confirmed the new mandatory Xbox 360 System Update will be released tomorrow Monday, November (Nov 1st).
On November 1, 2010, there will be a mandatory service update to Xbox LIVE. This update will both add new features to your service and also enhance the interface, navigation, and responsiveness of Xbox LIVE.
Important Information About Your Xbox LIVE Service
Full details of the new features being added to your service can be found on xbox.com.
To prepare you for the update, here are some Frequently Asked Questions and resources you can refer to as needed:
Q: Is there anything I need to do to start the update?
A: Beginning on November 1, 2010, you will receive a notification that an update to Xbox LIVE is available as soon as you start your Xbox 360 console. Use your controller to accept the update according to the on-screen instructions.
Q: What if I decline the service update?
A: If you decline the update, you will not be able to connect to Xbox LIVE until the update is accepted. You will still be able to use all of the offline features of your Xbox 360 console. Xbox LIVE features will be unavailable until the update is complete.
Q: How long will the update take to complete?
A: The time required to complete the update will vary based on your Internet connection speed. However, for most users, the update will require between 5 and 10 minutes to complete. You will not be able to use your Xbox 360 console while the update is processing.
Q: How will I know that the update has completed successfully?
A: Once complete, your Xbox 360 will restart as usual. You will notice a change to the layout of the Xbox LIVE Dashboard, a new color scheme, and new fonts being used.
Q: What do I do if the update does not complete successfully?
A: In the unlikely event that the update does not complete, please visit www.support.xbox.com for information. This is the best resource for resolving any issues with your Xbox 360 console or LIVE service.
Thank you for being a valued member of Xbox LIVE. We hope you continue to enjoy the best in games, entertainment, and fun, brought to you by Xbox LIVE.
The Xbox LIVE Team
Haunted House is now available for download from the Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360. Weighing in at roughly 29 MB, and priced at 800 Microsoft Points, Haunted House is available in all Xbox LIVE regions except Japan & Korea.
Publisher Atari brings back classic Haunted House game from the 80's. "Haunted House" is a downloadable game for Xbox 360, and Windows PC.
Content: Haunted House Price: 800 Microsoft points Availability: Not available in Japan or Korea Dash Text: Enter the Haunted House, if you dare. Atari’s classic groundbreaking game is back with more chills, cool new unlockables and plenty of spooky new enemies. Discover hidden secrets, mystical tombs, and new towers and catacombs, as you follow your grandfather’s footsteps on an epic adventure, searching for the magical urn that will lead you to his whereabouts. But beware – danger lurks behind every corner! Are you brave enough for the task, or are you afraid of the dark depths of The Haunted House?
Bloody Good Time is now available for download from the Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360. Weighing in at roughly 361 MB and available in All Xbox LIVE regions except Japan and Korea, Bloody Good Time will cost you 400 MS Points.
Bloody Good Time is a casual first person shooter developed by Outerlight and published by Ubisoft.
Content: Bloody Good Time Price: 400 Microsoft points Availability: Not available in Japan or Korea Dash Text: Welcome to Hollywood! The home of fame and fortune! That’s what the flyer said anyway. The reality hasn’t proven quite so fruitful. All you need is one shot, and you’ll do whatever it takes to get it. Up to 8 players can play simultaneously on this exclusively multiplayer first person shooter. Choose your character and shoot down your competitors in 4 game modes (Hunt, Elimination, Revenge, Death Match) and on 3 Hollywood sets. Be prepared to run for fame and succeed at any cost or die trying!
3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2 is now available for download from the Xbox LIVE Arcade. Weighing in at 93 MB, and priced at 800 MSP, 3d Ultra MiniGolf 2 is only available in selected Xbox LIVE regions (listed below). A free demo/trail is also available.
Content: 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2 Price: 800 Microsoft points Availability: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, North America, Spain and U.K. Dash Text: Swing back into action with 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2, jam-packed with more holes, more fun and more minigolf hysteria! Score perfect hole-in-ones as you putt through 54 mind-bending holes in three outrageous themes. Play through the Haunted Manor, Manic Museum, Winter Wonderland or dare to create your own wacky course. Use a variety of silly power-ups to sabotage your opponents as you tee off in 4 player matches. It’s game time as you customize your character with over-the-top accessories including a diving helmet, elf ears, Roman sandals and more!
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