These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live. If the Xbox 360 list and the original Xbox list were combined, then Gears of War continues to be the top Xbox Live title.
Acquisition of Adscape gives search giant patents that could spell trouble for Microsoft.
Google’s $23 million deal to acquire Adscape—first reported by Red Herring last week—gives the search giant a patent that could mean trouble for Microsoft’s Xbox Live online gaming service.
Ownership of Adscape gives Google access to a patent portfolio that could position the company well in a battle against Microsoft to deliver advertisements in video games. Redmond became the king of in-game ads after buying New York-based Massive in 2006 for an estimated $200 to $400 million (see Microsoft’s Massive Purchase).
The most interesting patent, however, could create some headaches for Microsoft’s Xbox Live effort to fuse console gaming with online gameplay. Google’s new intellectual property includes a patent granted to San Francisco-based Adscape—then called BiDamic—in 2005 for a “system and method for interactive on-line gaming.”
"You get a patent that could cause Microsoft some trouble,” said Allonn Levy, intellectual property attorney, Hopkins & Carley in San Jose. "It certainly does sound like Google is looking at getting into an area where we know Microsoft is in and interested in. Whether or not the patent works, you'd have to look at the patent closely. It certainly suggests that there is a fight coming."
Information has been leaked recently about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(TMNT) the arcade classic which is now up on Microsoft’s PartnerNet. The game is a port of the original with the addition of achievements, 4 player co-op online and offline.
No price or release date annouced but you can be sure that we will keep you informed on 360-hq.com... Add the game to your wishlists and keep up-to-date..
For now you'll just have to drool over the screenshots..
Microsoft launches next wave of Platinum Hits so gamers can choose from more great games at new low prices.
From gamers looking for fun with the family — such as volleying with tennis pros— to those who want hardcore action — such as leading an elite Ghost Recon squad equipped with cutting-edge weapons and communications systems — anyone in search of a great game experience can find a blockbuster title with Platinum Hits for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system. On the heels of the expanded Platinum Hits launch in Europe earlier this month, Microsoft Corp. today announced that the next round of titles in the Xbox 360 Platinum Hits library will be available March 16 in North America, Latin America, Japan and the Asia Pacific region.
Next month’s Platinum Hits releases include critically acclaimed games from the industry’s leading publishers, including Activision Publishing Inc.’s “Call of Duty 2,” Electronic Arts Inc.’s “EA SPORTS™ Fight Night Round 3,” Ubisoft Entertainment’s “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter” and 2K Sport’s “Top Spin 2.” This lineup of Platinum Hits represents some of the best high-definition titles available on Xbox 360 at an appealing price.
Next month’s Platinum Hits release, starting at an estimated retail price of $29.99 (U.S.), will include the following titles in the Americas:
Gamers throughout Europe are able to pick up the following new Platinum Hits titles, launched earlier this month, for an estimated retail price of 29.99 euros:
“Platinum Hits not only lets gamers enjoy a broad portfolio of titles at an amazing price,” said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of Global Marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “It also ensures that existing and new gamers alike can get the most from their Xbox 360 by owning a great library of blockbuster hits. So if you missed playing a game the first time around, now there is a great reason to pick it up.”
The Xbox 360 Platinum Hits program, which launched worldwide last fall, gives people access to great games at a great value. And now with more than 10.4 million Xbox 360 consoles in living rooms around the world, there will be plenty of new console owners eager to jump into the best-selling Xbox 360 games. In fact, the Xbox and Xbox 360 Platinum Hits program accounts for more than 16.3 million games sold worldwide. A full list of Platinum Hits titles available in the U.S., Europe and Japan is available online at http://www.xbox.com/platinumhits
Name: 2006 World Record Waterballoon Fight Trailer
Price: Free
Availability: Gold members in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States
Dash Details: 60-second tour of the 2006 world-record winning water balloon fight in Sydney, Australia.
We just received word from EA that they are in fact releasing Mercenaries 2 for the Xbox 360. There have been rumors about this release for quite some time, even as far as going with it being an Xbox 360 exclusive. We are proud to release the latest Press Document by EA stating that not only is it coming to the PS3 as originally announced, but also PS2, PC, and Xbox 360. It is always nice to see games come to our platform of choice, I can't wait to try this game out.
EA AND PANDEMIC STUDIOS ANNOUNCE DEVELOPMENT OF MERCENARIES 2: WORLD IN FLAMES ON FOUR PLATFORMS
Blockbuster Title Shipping Holiday 2007 on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2, in Addition to Previously Announced PlayStation 3 Version
Redwood City, Calif. – February 22, 2007 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), the world’s leading interactive entertainment company and Pandemic Studios, one of the world’s leading independent game developers, today announced that Mercenaries 2: World in Flames™, will ship simultaneously on four platforms worldwide – the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PC – in holiday 2007.
“Mercenaries 2: World in Flames delivers the next evolution in explosive open world gameplay – regardless of the system you play it on,” said Pandemic Studios CEO Andrew Goldman. “All four platforms are incredible gaming machines, and from the beginning we designed an experience that accentuates their individual strengths and delivers the interactive freedom and explosive action Mercenaries fans demand.”
“EA Partners is proud to team up with Pandemic Studios to help execute a seamless, simultaneous global release for Mercenaries 2: World in Flames on four platforms,” said EA Partners vice president and general manager, David DeMartini. “The team at Pandemic Studios is building an incredible game that will blow away gamers in all regions of the world.”
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