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The Best Games For Xbox

The Best Games For Xbox
Published by: forahobby on Monday, June 08, 2020
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360, Xbox One,

Xbox 360, developed by Microsoft, was first released on November 22nd, 2005, inevitably dominating gaming. Since the release, over 70 million Xbox 360 consoles have been sold globally. This number is not surprising since Xbox 360 had some of the most highly rated games of all time. The vast library offers over 1000 games that still hold up quite well even today, with all the newer consoles and flashier games around.

The Best Games For Xbox

Our Five Best Xbox Games



This November, the Xbox 360 will turn 15 years old. As these years have gone by, there has been much debate on the best games the Xbox 360 offered. Based on our own experience, here are the top five most legendary games that provide endless hours of fun to gamers worldwide even today.

Red Dead Redemption

1. Red Dead Redemption



Released on May 21st, 2010, this game took a whopping seven years to produce. The game shipped 8.5 million copies in its first year, and over 11 million copies by August 2011. Awarded VGX Game of the Year in 2010, Red Dead Redemption never failed to keep players entertained.

The Wild West is slowly suffering. Ex-convict John Marston is forced to pick up his guns again when the FBI threatens him. He also has to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Experience a legendary battle for survival across the vast expanses of the American West and Mexico, as John Marston fights to bury his bloodstained past, one man at a time.

Grand Theft Auto IV

2. Grand Theft Auto IV



GTA IV sold 3.6 million copies and generated $310 million in sales on its very first day. Rated a 10/10 on IGN, this game provided users two versions of gameplay: Story mode and Freeplay.

What does the American dream mean in the 21st century? For Niko Bellic, it is the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it's the idea that they can find life in Liberty City, the land of opportunity. As they fall into debt and are pulled into the criminal world by many thieves and thugs, they later realize that it is heaven for those who have wealth and a living nightmare for those who don't.

Batman Arkham City

3. Batman: Arkham City



Based on the DC Comics Batman, this game is the continuation of the video game Batman: Arkham Asylum. It was released on October 18th, 2011. Globally, two million units were sold in its first week from approximately 4.6 million shipped units. In 2012, Arkham City was awarded the BAFTA Games Award for Best Action Game.

Batman: Arkham City adds on the dramatic, wide foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players flying into Arkham City - five times bigger than the game world in Batman: Arkham Asylum. The latest maximum security jail is added for all of Gotham City's gangsters and crazy criminal geniuses. Explore inside the heavily fortified walls of a vast district in the heart of Gotham City. This highly anticipated sequel introduces a new story that brings together a fresh new all-star cast of iconic characters and murderous villains from the DC universe, as well as a wide range of new and upgraded gameplay options to deliver the best experience as the Dark Knight.

Mass Effect 2

4. Mass Effect 2



Mass Effect 2 sold over 500.000 copies in just one month after its first release. Based on 4,173 reviews, the average rating for this game stands at 8.9/10. It was also awarded the Golden Joystick Award for Game of the Year in 2010!

Are you ready to sacrifice to save the galaxy? You'll have to be, Commander Shephard. It's time to bring your greatest comrades and acquire the galaxy's legendary fighters to continue the elimination of the invading Reapers. This is a job where tough decisions must be made. You'll face harder choices and new, dangerous enemies. Get into your armor and prepare for an unforgettable space adventure.

Dark Souls II

5. Dark Souls 2



Dark Souls 2, being released six years ago, has sold over 2 million units. Designed by Naotoshi Zin, this game earned mixed reviews, but it still makes an important piece of the mysterious and unforgiving world of Dark Souls that so many players know and love.

Dark Souls 2 offers a memorable journey through a brutal world where each gloomy corner and unexpected encounter test your intelligence, determination, and reflexes. Explore beyond what you thought was possible and come across astonishing challenges. Join the unpredictable journey and face immense enemy encounters, evil hazards, and uncover the truth about the Old Ones.

Final Thoughts

So there, you have it. The most unforgettable games that the Xbox 360 has ever offered. While countless other games earn their place in this list, these were the games from the previous generation that many love the most. All of these games are playable on Xbox One and can make a perfect way to shorten the wait for Xbox Series X that's scheduled to release later this year.

Compared to the Xbox 360, Xbox One makes a vast improvement in any imaginable way. All the games we've mentioned have gotten sequels in recent years. Some of these newer games are quite pricy, but Goodluckmate can get rid of that problem. Goodluckmate helps you find slots where you can win real money! So, get gambling and treat yourself to the wide variety of the Xbox One games!

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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 LIVE Activity - Week of August 30, 2010

Xbox LIVE Activity - Week of August 30, 2010
Published by: forahobby on Thursday, September 09, 2010
Tagged: Gaming, Live Arcade, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

Here is the latest Xbox 360 LIVE Activity for the week of August 30, 2010 This includes Xbox Live and our own 360-HQ Xbox Live statistics combined.

Our own 360-HQ Xbox LIVE data is tracked by our registered users here on the 360-HQ.com website and their activity on Xbox LIVE! Please note we do NOT track demos.


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.

To see the most popular games played by our 360-HQ members on Xbox LIVE scroll to the bottom of any page on HQ and you can find the top 20 Xbox LIVE games are listed in our footer on every page.

You can also browse our Xbox 360 "Top 50 Games" list which is ranked by total page views daily, or view the full 360-HQ Top 50 Xbox LIVE Games.

Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles
1. Modern Warfare 2
2. Halo 3
3. Call of Duty: WaW
4. Call of Duty 4
5. Dead Rising: Case Zero
6. FIFA 10
7. GTA IV
8. Madden NFL 11
9. Gears of War 2
10. Battlefield Bad Co. 2
11. Red Dead Redemption
12. Mafia II Playable Demo
13. Halo 3: ODST
14. Left 4 Dead 2
15. Forza Motorsport 3
16. Vanquish DEMO
17. Mafia II
18. Trials HD
19. Fallout 3
20. Monday Night Combat
360-HQ Top 20 Games
1. Modern Warfare 2
2. Halo 3
3. Battlefield: Bad Company 2
4. Gears of War 2
5. Call of Duty 4
6. Red Dead Redemption
7. Call of Duty 5
8. Forza MotorSport 3
9. Grand Theft Auto IV
10. Madden NFL 11
11. Gears of War
12. Fallout 3
13. Rock Band 2
14. FIFA 10
15. Mafia II
16. Borderlands
17. Dead Rising 2: Case Zero
18. Mass Effect 2
19. Crackdown 2
20. Bioshock 2


Top 20 Xbox LIVE Arcade Titles
1. Dead Rising 2: Case Zero
2. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
3. Monday Night Combat
4. Limbo
5. Shank
6. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
7. Alien Breed Episode 1
8. Trials HD
9. Castle Crashers
10. Galaga Legions
11. Deadliest Warrior
12. Castlevania Harmony of Despair
13. RISK: Factions
14. UNO
15. Hydro Thunder Hurricane
16. Game Room
17. Toy Soldiers
18. Battlefield 1943
19. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
20. Magic: The Gathering

The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.

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March 15, 2010 - Xbox LIVE Activity for the week

March 15, 2010 - Xbox LIVE Activity for the week
Published by: forahobby on Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tagged: Gaming, Live Arcade, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

Here is the latest report on Xbox 360 LIVE Activity for the week March 15, 2010. This includes Xbox Live and our own 360-HQ Xbox Live statistics combined.

Where we can, we will display our own top list of most played games on XBOX LIVE. Our own data is tracked by our registered users here on the 360-HQ.com website and their activity on Xbox LIVE! Please note we do NOT track demos.


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.

To see the most popular game on Xbox LIVE scroll to the bottom of any page on HQ and the top 20 games are listed in our footer.

You can also browse our Xbox 360 "Top 50 Games" list which is ranked by total page views daily. This is what you see on our homepage!

Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles
1. Modern Warfare 2
2. Halo 3
3. Battlefield Bad Co. 2
4. Call of Duty: WaW
5. FIFA 10
6. Splinter Cell Conviction Demo
7. Call of Duty 4
8. GTA IV
9. Gears of War 2
10. FINAL FANTASY XIII
11. Left 4 Dead 2
12. Just Cause 2 Demo
13. Forza Motorsport 3
14. Perfect Dark
15. Borderlands
16. Madden NFL 10
17. NBA 2K10
18. Halo 3: ODST
19. Toy Soldiers
20. NHL 10
360-HQ Top 20 Games
1. Modern Warfare 2
2. Halo 3
3. Battlefield: Bad Company 2
4. Call of Duty 4
5. Grand Theft Auto IV
6. Gears of War 2
7. FIFA Soccer 10
8. Call of Duty 5
9. Mass Effect 2
10. Forza MotorSport 3
11. Final Fantasy XIII
12. Rock Band 2
13. Borderlands
14. Gears of War
15. Fallout 3
16. Perfect Dark
17. Bioshock 2
18. Left 4 Dead 2
19. Fable II
20. Halo 3: ODST


Top 20 Xbox LIVE Arcade Titles
1. Perfect Dark
2. Toy Soldiers
3. Trials HD
4. Castle Crashers
5. Scrap Metal
6. UNO
7. Battlefield 1943
8. Marvel vs. Capcom 2
9. Hasbro Family Game Night **
10. Magic: The Gathering
11. DOOM
12. Worms 2: Armageddon
13. Zombie Apocalypse
14. Marble Blast Ultra
15. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989 Classic Arcade
16. Peggle
17. Worms
18. Portal: Still Alive
19. A Kingdom for Keflings
20. Shadow Complex

The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.
**Combined sales of all Hasbro Family Game Night titles

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GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony

GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Published by: wes213 on Friday, October 30, 2009
Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

You know you been waiting for this day and the time is now so hit the link at the bottom of this article and start downloading The Ballad of Gay Tony right now, you know you want to so just do it.


  • Content: Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony
  • Price: 1600 Points
  • Availability: Not available in Japan
  • Dash Text: (ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,INTENSE VIOLENCE,PARTIAL NUDITY,STRONG LANGUAGE,STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT,USE OF ALCOHOL,USE OF DRUGS,ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) The Ballad of Gay Tony injects Liberty City with an overdose of guns, glitz, and grime. As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (a.k.a. “Gay Tony”), players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see : www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

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    Games on Demand: Grand Theft Auto IV

    Games on Demand: Grand Theft Auto IV
    Published by: forahobby on Tuesday, October 13, 2009
    Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

    GTA IV is now available for direct download from the xbox live marketplace. GTA IV weighs in at 7 GB and is this weeks only "Games on Demand" release.

    Content: GTA IV
    Price: Check pricing for your region
    Availability: Not available in Japan
    Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) Download the manual for this game by locating the game on https://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual". What does the American Dream mean today? For Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, it is the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity. As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don’t. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

    Add GTA IV to your Xbox 360 download queue

    File Size: 7GB
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