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Blue Dragon Downloadable Content Out Now

Blue Dragon Downloadable Content Out Now
Published by: forahobby on Friday, October 26, 2007
Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360,

This Friday, Oct. 26, will mark the release of pack two, “6 Treasures.” This download expands gameplay with items such as the “Way of Thieves” which allows Shu and his companions to steal rare items possessed by enemy creatures during battle.

Since the game’s U.S. release in August, “Blue Dragon” has been enchanting RPG fans with its classic story of adventure and excitement. As many of you have successfully completed the retail story arc of the game, we wanted to be sure you were aware of the multiple downloadable content packages available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Package one (Hard Mod) released in late September, making several new game modes available to further enhance the “Blue Dragon” experience. This Friday, Oct. 26, will mark the release of pack two, “6 Treasures.” This download expands gameplay with items such as the “Way of Thieves” which allows Shu and his companions to steal rare items possessed by enemy creatures during battle. This is just one of six exciting items that are available with the new DLC package (available for 200 Microsoft Points). Feel free to check out the content and post your impressions at your earliest convenience.

We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the availability of additional downloadable content for “Blue Dragon.”


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"Mass Effect" Limited Collector's Edition and Exclusive Pre-Order Info

"Mass Effect" Limited Collector's Edition and Exclusive Pre-Order Info
Published by: forahobby on Monday, October 22, 2007
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,

Fans of this year’s hottest RPG - available exclusively on Xbox 360 - can get their hands on unique and collectible content by pre-ordering ”Mass Effect” at participating U.S. retailers.

Microsoft Game Studios and BioWare Corp. announced today that the highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG) “Mass Effect” has gone gold, and will be offered in a limited collector’s edition. Additionally, an exclusive bonus disc will be offered to consumers who pre-order the game. The bonus disc is available at participating U.S. retailers while supplies last.

The limited collector’s edition will be offered through participating retailers, and will include the following bonus materials:

  • A “Mass Effect” fiction book titled “Galactic Codex: Essentials”

  • A 36-page guide to the “Mass Effect” universe, including a Citadel timeline and a guide to all non-human races, biotics and the key locations in the Perseus arm of the galaxy

  • An additional “Mass Effect” art book titled “A Future Imagined”

  • A 36-page collection of BioWare’s concept art for the game

  • A bonus DVD of exclusive “Mass Effect” background material and additional content including:
      o “The Vision of “Mass Effect” documentary
      o “The Making of “Mass Effect” documentary
      o “Interactive Storytelling” documentary
      o “Inside BioWare” documentary
      o 18 “Mass Effect” themed gamer pics (three unique sets of six)
      o 16 dashboard themes (four unique sets of four)
      o Ten songs from the “Mass Effect” soundtrack
      o Five historical “Mass Effect” trailers from X05 through E3 2007 and the official TV trailer
      o A demo for “Blue Dragon” and videos for “Lost Odyssey,” “Halo 3” and “Halo Wars”
      o Design galleries featuring 600 concept images fully commented by the Art Directors

    The exclusive bonus disc will be offered to consumers who pre-order either edition of the game at participating retailers and will include the following contents:

  • A short documentary on DVD introducing the game

  • 12 “Mass Effect” themed gamer pics (two unique sets of six)

  • Eight dashboard themes (two unique sets of four)

  • Three songs from the “Mass Effect” soundtrack on a CD

  • Four historical “Mass Effect” trailers from X05 through E3 2007 on DVD

  • A demo for “Blue Dragon” and videos for “Lost Odyssey,” “Halo 3” and “Halo Wars


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    From the creators of the critically-acclaimed “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic” and “Jade Empire” comes an epic space saga exclusively for the Xbox 360 that spans the entire galaxy. Combining a rich and engaging narrative with intense sci-fi tactical combat, “Mass Effect” features an immersive and cinematic gameplay experience rarely seen before in video games.

    Mass Effect” will have an estimated retail price of $59.99, and the limited collector’s edition will have an estimated retail price of $69.99. “Mass Effect” is rated “M” for “Mature” by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.masseffect.com.

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    E3 2007: Xbox 360 Games Lineup

    E3 2007: Xbox 360 Games Lineup
    Published by: forahobby on Wednesday, July 11, 2007
    Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,

    Xbox 360 is home to the most exclusives and biggest blockbuster games of 2007.

    SANTA MONICA, Calif. — July 10, 2007 — On the eve of the E3 Media & Business Summit (E3), against the backdrop of the Santa Monica, Calif., night sky, Microsoft Corp. tonight demonstrated its leadership in interactive entertainment when it showcased an unparalleled lineup of holiday blockbuster hits and exclusives for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system. Microsoft delighted a live audience of thousands, and many more watching the live online broadcast, with titles such as the epic finale to the groundbreaking “Halo®” series, “Halo 3”; the successor to the seminal “Grand Theft Auto” franchise, “Grand Theft Auto IV,” featuring exclusive content for Xbox LIVE®; “Madden NFL 08” with stunning high-definition game play; and the widely anticipated “Rock Band,” where players can perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with their friends as a virtual band.

    The Best Place to Play the Most Exclusives and Biggest Blockbuster Games of 2007

    Xbox 360 is a great place to play the next chapters of “Grand Theft Auto,” “Madden,” and “Halo” — the best-selling franchises of the last generation. In fact, “Halo 3,” “Grand Theft Auto IV” and “Madden NFL 08” are expected to account for one-third of all console new release sales in the U.S. during the second half of the year, according to a recent report by IGN Entertainment’s GamerMetrics. Xbox 360 has an unprecedented lineup of blockbuster titles available by holiday 2007, including these:

    Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation - (NAMCO BANDAI Games).
    Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation” takes players up to the sky and into the heat of realistic air combat with next-generation audio and visual effects and online multiplayer action.* Available this holiday, only on Xbox 360.

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    Assassin’s Creed - (Ubisoft)
    Assassin’s Creed” is the next-generation game developed by Ubisoft that merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where players will assume the role of the main character, Altair, and will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and experience the art of a master assassin. Available this November.

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    Beautiful Katamari - (NAMCO BANDAI Games)
    Marking the debut of Namco’s beloved ball-rolling puzzle game on a next-generation platform, “Beautiful Katamari,” the fourth installment of the “Katamari” series, features levels of quirkiness, cosmic animations and musical stylings never seen before. Available this October.

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    BioShock - (2K Games).
    BioShock” is the “genetically enhanced” first-person shooter set in the ruined undersea metropolis of Rapture. The game includes a great deal of interactive environments and player-driven choices, called emergent gameplay. Available this August, only on Xbox 360 and Windows®.

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    Blue Dragon - (Mistwalker/Artoon Co. Ltd.)
    Featuring the character design of Akira Toriyama, who designed “Dragon Ball Z,” and music by Nobuo Uematsu, the composer for “Final Fantasy,” “Blue Dragon™” is an epic role-playing game (RPG) centered on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends. Available Aug. 28, only on Xbox 360.

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    Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - (Activision).
    The new action thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward Inc., “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare” delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. The epic title also delivers an added depth of multiplayer action providing online fans an all-new community of persistence, addictive and customizable gameplay. Available this fall.

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    Grand Theft Auto IV - (Rockstar Games)
    Grand Theft Auto IV” is the next chapter of the award-winning “Grand Theft Auto” franchise, available Oct.16. “Grand Theft Auto IV” will feature episodic content through Xbox LIVE exclusive to Xbox 360.

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  • Grand Theft Auto IV Trailers and Movies

    Guitar Hero III™: Legends of Rock - (RedOctane/Activision).
    Fire up the fret board, crank up the amp and get ready to rock out on the new wireless Les Paul guitar controllers. “Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock” includes star-studded tracks by such legendary artists as Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Muse and Pearl Jam. Available this fall.

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  • Guitar Hero III Trailers and Movies

    Halo 3 - (Bungie Studios)
    The epic saga continues with “Halo 3,” the hugely anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed “Halo 2.” The epic saga continues with Halo 3, the hugely anticipated sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo franchise. Available Sept. 25, only on Xbox 360.

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  • Halo 3 Trailers and Movies

    Madden NFL 08 - (Electronic Arts Inc.)
    EA’s unstoppable football franchise "Madden NFL 08" returns for the ’08 season in Hall of Fame fashion, featuring new players, modes, rosters and rewards to create the ultimate touchdown for pigskin fans. Available this August.

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    Mass Effect - (BioWare Corp.)
    An epic science-fiction action and role-playing game, “Mass Effect” will deliver an immersive, story-driven experience presented in a cinematic style with high production values. Available this holiday season, only on Xbox 360.

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  • Mass Effect Trailers and Movies

    Naruto: Rise of a Ninja - (Ubisoft)
    Relive the hit anime and manga and experience Naruto’s transformation from noisy ninja-academy dropout to respected ninja. "Naruto: Rise of a Ninja" is available in October, only on Xbox 360.

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    Project Gotham Racing 4 - (Bizarre Creations Ltd.)
    Project Gotham Racing® 4” will redefine the acclaimed “PGR®” franchise by delivering a unique, exciting racing experience complete with motorcycles and cars. Available this September, only on Xbox 360.

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  • PGR 4 Trailers and Movies

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    Xbox Live: Bringing E3 Home to Xbox 360 Owners Around the Globe

    Xbox Live: Bringing E3 Home to Xbox 360 Owners Around the Globe
    Published by: forahobby on Monday, July 02, 2007
    Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360,

    For the second year running, fans around the world thirsting for a sneak preview of the Xbox 360™ holiday games and entertainment lineup can get together with friends to experience the E3 Media & Business Summit (E3) — the biggest video game industry event of the year — in high definition from the comfort of their own homes.

    From Tuesday, July 10, through Friday, July 13, Microsoft Corp. is bringing E3 home to owners of the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system through its second annual E3: Bringing It Home, which offers downloads on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace of the hottest content from the show.

    Connect to the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network and bring everyone together in the living room to enjoy the E3 experience with E3: Bringing It Home.

    Xbox 360 owners will be able to download high-definition content direct from the show including the following:

  • Microsoft’s E3 2007 press conference — beginning at 8:30 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, July 10 — will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace in high definition later in the week
  • Video updates direct from the show

    A selection of game trailers, themes, gamer pictures and demos will be available from the hottest E3 titles such as these:
  • Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation” (NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.)
  • Assassin’s Creed” (Ubisoft)
  • BioShock” (2K)
  • Blue Dragon” (Microsoft Game Studios)
  • Burnout Paradise” (Electronic Arts Inc.)
  • CALL OF DUTY® 4: MODERN WARFARE™” (Activision)
  • FIFA Soccer 08” (Electronic Arts)
  • Guitar Hero III” (Activision/RedOctane)
  • Lost Odyssey™” (Microsoft Game Studios)
  • Madden NFL 08” (Electronic Arts)
  • NCAA Football 08” (Electronic Arts)
  • Need for Speed: ProStreet” (Electronic Arts)
  • Project Gotham Racing® 4” (Microsoft Game Studios)
  • “The Simpsons Game” (Electronic Arts)
  • “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08” (Electronic Arts)
  • “WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2008” (THQ)

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    Blue Dragon Flies to North American Retailers 28 Aug, 2007

    Blue Dragon Flies to North American Retailers 28 Aug, 2007
    Published by: forahobby on Thursday, June 28, 2007
    Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,

    Japanese RPG “Blue Dragon” Lifts Its Wings and Flies To North American Shores

    U.S. gamers will finally have the chance to join Shu and his friends in the eagerly awaited “Blue Dragon” for Xbox 360, when the game journeys to retailers on August 28

    Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the highly anticipated role-playing game (RPG) “Blue Dragon” will ship to retailers throughout North America on August 28 for the estimated retail price of $59.99. Rated “T” for “Teen,” “Blue Dragon” will usher in the next generation of RPG exclusively on the Xbox 360, with a combination of realistic environments, anime-styled characters, unique battles and a deep, compelling storyline.

    Bringing top Japanese developer talent to the Xbox 360, “Blue Dragon” is a culmination of the work of famed game producer Hironobu Sakaguchi of Mistwalker game studio and developer Artoon. This epic RPG features the character design of Akira Toriyama, who designed “Dragon Ball Z,” and music by Nobuo Uematsu, the composer for “Final Fantasy.”

    Gamers will find themselves exploring and discovering the vast world of “Blue Dragon” as they assume the role of Shu, a young boy who along with his band of four friends, embarks on a quest to combat the evil forces that have come to their world. These unlikely heroes possess miraculous strength and the magical power to control their phantom shadow creatures that range from a Minotaur to a phoenix to a dragon and more.

    “Blue Dragon” will be available on August 28, but anxious adventurers can head over to http://www.xbox.com/redwhiteandbluedragon now to check out the “Red, White and Blue Dragon” feature, based on the premise of “American Independence and Japanese Games.”

    In addition, adventurers can bring Shu, his friends and their quest to save the world to their websites with the official “Blue Dragon” Fan Site Kit, which is available for download from http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/b/bluedragonxbox360/. The Fan Site Kit includes artwork, skins, screenshots, forum avatars and more assets for webmasters to create their very own “Blue Dragon” fan site.

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    Xbox 360 Games: Upcoming Release Dates

    Xbox 360 Games: Upcoming Release Dates
    Published by: Jbrizzel on Saturday, June 09, 2007
    Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,

    June:
    Call of Juarez
    Fantastic Four Rise of Sil
    Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia
    Tenchu Z
    Ratatouille
    Dirt
    The Darkness
    Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix
    Hour of Victory
    The Bigs
    Transformers Cybertron
    Transformers The Game
    Overload

    July:
    NCAA Football 2008
    Vampire Rain
    Project Sylpheed
    All Pro Football 2K8
    Two Words
    NASCAR 2008

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