Oblivion uses the Xbox 360 hard drive to cache game data and in some cases the info stored on the hard drive can get fragmented, slowing down the game's performance. Bethesda has already found out a way to fix the issue. Here is the official word:
Oblivion uses the Xbox 360 hard drive extensively to cache (copy and reuse) game data. This is done to optimize all loading the game does. It has been found in rare cases on some Xbox 360s that the cached data can get overly fragmented. This exhibits itself by the game taking a long time to load anything from menus, dialogue, sounds, objects, levels, and more.
To solve this problem, reset your Xbox, and hold down the A button as the game is booting up. If any button is held while Oblivion is loading, it will clear its hard drive cache, and create a new one.
Once you see the “Bethesda Softworks” logo video, the game is already loaded, and the cache should have been cleared.
Note, this does not effect your game in any way other than loading. You will not lose any saved data.
Just thought id let you all know that since we are expanding so much we really have needed to purchase additional ram and now even move to newer server with larger pipes.
As you already know the site runs just fine with sometimes over 2000+ users online and thats just the xbox site and not any of the other sites like aid, 360 or the new pc-hq.com site..
Our hosts tweakedhosting.com and I (forahobby) are going overboard and spending some $$$ to improve the server again but this time we are moving everything to a brand new box and it certainly needs it..
We have been averaging around 2000 user(s) online at once just on xbox-hq.com so we both agree its going to be money well spent.. Now as always.. I dont like to ask for handouts.. But anything anyone can do to help with our ongoing costs please do.. Whether it be prizes for competitions, a donation or just some of your time to help.. It will be totally appreciated and help keep our community growing for many years to come.
Here some detailed info on the upgrades:
This new server is a Dual Core Xeon 3.0 Ghz with Dual 2mb Level 2 cache. That alone rocks. We're talking and easy 3 times better than the server the HQ network is currently on, plus the RAM is better. The current server is using DDR ECC 333Mhz and this better server is using DDR ECC 667 MHz chips. Also the SATA drives are better. The current server has SATA 150MB a second drives and this new server has SATA II 300MB a second drives. In every way this is an improvement.
Oh I forgot to mention another breakthrough! This server has 1000mbit connection to 1000mbit cisco to 12x Fiber internet.
The current HQ Network server is 100mbit shared to our other servers on 12x 1000mbit to internet. This will rock for the HQ Network sites! Our host tweaked will even up our data transfer too.We really believe the HQ network sites are going to triple in visitor volume by the fall so we need to take this action now. This month xbox-hq has used almost 500GB bandwidth already. It is really smoking guys.
About future downtime:
So, You may notice in the next few days or weeks that a temporary page will be displayed.. This just means the update is in progress. We dont have a accurate time for the update to be complete due to the size of the HQ network and all the data we have.
Currently we are using well over 500-600TB of bandwidth per month (sometimes more, sometimes less) and personally i agree with our host and think its a good move for the future of our ever expanding family. Thats not even counting all our external servers.. My god.. :) lol
Leave your thoughts.. Hope you like all the work ive been puting in.
And.. btw.. pc-hq.com will be LIVE and ready to login in the next few hrs..
Check it out when its working
Ubisoft announced today that Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII has shipped to stores for Xbox 360 and Xbox video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft and PC in the U.S. and will be arriving in North American stores this week. Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII will be releasing on March 30, 2006, in Europe and Australia.
“Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII is a very exciting launch for Ubisoft,” said Tony Key, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. “This is the first flight game for Xbox 360, and it takes full advantage of the technological and graphical power of the new system, delivering a truly amazing and gorgeous flight combat gameplay experience like no other game in its genre before.”
2K Games and Bethesda Softworks announced today that the highly-anticipated role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is now available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC in stores across North America and will be available at stores in Europe on March 24th.
The long-awaited Oblivion represents the quintessential role-playing experience for the next-generation of gaming, inviting gamers into the sprawling environments of Tamriel, the most vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and lush, unprecedented graphics, gamers can choose to unravel Oblivion's epic narrative or simply explore the vast landscape in search of their own unique challenges.
We’ve been asked from quite a few of you for a comment about the recent “hacked” Xbox 360. I got the official response for your perusal:
The core security system has not been broken. However, it is reported that the authentication protocol between the optical disc drive and the console may be attacked, which if accurate could allow people to play illegally copied games. Our security team is aware of this and we are investigating potential solutions to this issue. The Xbox 360 platform was designed to be updated, and we are prepared to respond appropriately should any unauthorized activity be identified.
Everyone should keep in mind that Microsoft invests a great deal of time and effort to ensure that Xbox gamers enjoy the most powerful and exhilarating game experience available today. Genuine and unmodified Microsoft Xbox products provide gamers with the reliability, security, support and dynamic gaming experience that they expect. Microsoft works with a large group of legitimate business partners to sell and service genuine Microsoft Xbox products. Microsoft does not authorize or support any products or companies that modify or change the Xbox console in any way.
The most anticipated next generation video game console will launch at 12.01am on 23 March.
This is a call to action to all Sydneysiders out there wanting to be part of Australia’s biggest entertainment launch…ever!
The Xbox 360 will go on sale next Wednesday evening amidst a carnivale atmosphere at Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall. Crowds will be treated to entertainment by street performers and provided abundant free food and drink. As a special bonus to all customers purchasing the console on launch night, the Pitt Street EB store will be giving away a free game with every Xbox 360 purchased after the doors open at 12.01 am.
Channel V will be filming the festivities and radio station Nova 96.9 will be broadcasting live direct from the mall after 9pm. And for those who just can’t wait for midnight, there will be LCD screens set up so people can get their hands on the wireless controller and games prior to the doors opening.
Based on pre-order figures $30-$40 million worth of Xbox 360 consoles and games are projected to go through cash registers at launch. And this figure doesn’t take into account accessory sales, which are also expected to be very strong at launch.
WHEN:
Wednesday 22 March 2006 from 9pm
WHERE:
Pitt Street Mall (outside Westfield Centrepoint) Sydney
WHAT:
Xbox 360 official launch party
Street dancers
Xbox 360 and LCD screens
Nova live broadcast
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..
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