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Four Classic Valve Titles Get Xbox One X 'Enhanced'

Four Classic Valve Titles Get Xbox One X 'Enhanced'
Published by: forahobby on Friday, October 26, 2018
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360, Xbox One,

Four new Xbox 360 titles: Half-Life 2: The Orange Box, Portal: Still Alive, Left 4 Dead, and Left 4 Dead 2 have been added to the Xbox One X 'Enhanced' list.

Whether players are revisiting these iconic titles or experiencing them for the first time, they’ll see them with the stunning visuals only the Xbox One X can deliver.

Xbox 360 games enhanced for Xbox One X run at a higher resolution and 9X the original pixel count. The power of Xbox One X enables the Xbox 360 emulator to showcase the very best version possible with the existing assets—all without touching the game code.

Check out an up-to-date list of all Xbox 360 games that have been Xbox One X ''Enhanced''.

  1. Assassin’s Creed
  2. Crackdown
  3. Fable Anniversary
  4. Fallout 3
  5. Forza Horizon
  6. Gears of War 3
  7. Half-Life 2: The Orange Box
  8. Halo 3
  9. Left 4 Dead
  10. Left 4 Dead 2
  11. Mirror’s Edge
  12. Oblivion
  13. Portal: Still Alive
  14. Skate 3
  15. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
When you play Enhanced Xbox 360 games on Xbox One X, you can now choose how to experience them—with enhanced graphics or in their original form. Enhanced graphics will be turned on by default, running your game with higher resolution, 9X the pixel count, increased texture details and anti-aliasing, allowing you to enjoy greater visual clarity than ever before. If you turn off the Graphics setting, the graphics will be comparable to the experience on Xbox One or Xbox One S. Here’s how to access the setting. Note, once you change the setting, you’ll need to restart the game:

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The Xbox LIVE Ultimate Game Sale Starts February 26

The Xbox LIVE Ultimate Game Sale Starts February 26
Published by: forahobby on Friday, February 22, 2013
Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

Major Nelson has announced that starting February 26, 2013 and running through March 4, 2013, over 60 Xbox 360 Games on Demand titles will be on sale up to 75% off with some as much as 85% off for the "Xbox Ultimate Game Sale".

Each day, a different set of titles will be on sale, so be sure to follow Major Nelson on Twitter where he'll announce what that day's special offer is. The Ultimate Game Sale only occurs once a year so you won’t want to miss it. Content availability and pricing may vary by region.

For a comprehensive list of titles you can expect to see on sale this year continue reading just after the break and don't forget to visit the 360-HQ games database for all of our previous coverage.

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Xbox LIVE Fan Appreciation Sale - Save on DLC, Add-ons and more.

Xbox LIVE Fan Appreciation Sale - Save on DLC, Add-ons and more.
Published by: forahobby on Thursday, November 24, 2011
Tagged: Gaming, Live Arcade, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

This week, Microsoft announced that the Xbox Live Fan Appreciation Sale, with a wide variety of games and DLC content, is now active on Xbox LIVE.


Included as part of the appreciate sale Xbox LIVE Free Users can choose to upgrade to 12-months of Gold for 33% off the regular price. Check out a complete list of savings below.

TitleContent TypePriceSpecial PriceDiscount %
Battlefield: Bad CompanyGames on Demand19.99 25%
Magic 2012Arcade800 MSP400 MSP50%
Civilization RevolutionGames on Demand29.99 25%
Pinball FX - Marvel PackAdd-on800 MSP400 MSP50%
Pinball FX - Classic PackAdd-on800 MSP400 MSP50%
Pinball FX - Core PackAdd-on400 MSP200 MSP50%
Bejeweled Blitz LIVEXbox LIVE Arcade400 MSP200 MSP50%
Bejeweled 2Xbox LIVE Arcade400 MSP200 MSP50%
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood: Davinci DisappearanceAdd-on800 MSP400 MSP50%
Homefront The Rock Map PackAdd-on400 MSP200 MSP50%
StackingXbox LIVE Arcade1200 MSP600 MSP50%
The Fancy Pants AdventuresXbox LIVE Arcade800 MSP400 MSP50%
Weapon of ChoiceIndie Game400 MSP200 MSP50%
FlotillaIndie Game400 MSP200 MSP50%
The BaconingXbox LIVE Arcade1200 MSP600 MSP50%
Left 4 Dead 2: The PassingAdd-on560 MSP280 MSP50%
Battlefield 2: Modern CombatGames on Demand19.99 25%
Super Meat BoyXbox LIVE Arcade1200 MSP400 MSP67%
Homefront Fire Sale Map PackAdd-on240 MSP120 MSP50%
OutRun Online ArcadeXbox LIVE Arcade800 MSP400 MSP50%
Happy Tree Friends: False AlarmXbox LIVE Arcade800 MSP400 MSP50%
Phantasy Star 2Xbox LIVE Arcade400 MSP200 MSP50%
Sega Soccer SlamOriginals1200 MSP600 MSP50%
Sonic 4Mobile6.994.9929%
Full House PokerMobile2.991.9933%
Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s ChroniclesMobile4.992.9940%
BulletstormPC29.9914.9950%
Street Fighter IVPC19.999.9950%
Section 8: PrejudicePC14.997.4950%
Ninja’s Smoke BombAvatar320 MSP190 MSP41%
Ninja’s Grapling HookAvatar240 MSP140 MSP42%
Ancient Times Icarus WingsAvatar240 MSP140 MSP42%
Robots HoverbotAvatar240 MSP140 MSP42%
Fierce Moves: Break DancingAvatar320 MSP190 MSP41%
Winter Wear; Penguin PetAvatar240 MSP140 MSP42%
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood: Harlequin Jack-in-the Box propAvatar240 MSP160 MSP33%
Homefront RC Goliath DroneAvatar240 MSP160 MSP33%
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood: Premium ThemeTheme240 MSP160 MSP33%
Tron Evolution Premium ThemeTheme240 MSP160 MSP33%
Fallout 3 Premium ThemeTheme240 MSP160 MSP33%
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam ThemeTheme240 MSP160 MSP33%
Official Duke Nukem Forever ThemeTheme240 MSP160 MSP33%

Please note that the Games on Demand prices and content availability will vary by region. To check availability for each of the items, please click on the links available.

For more detailed information on each of the games listed please visit the 360-HQ games hub.

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Latest Xbox LIVE Marketplace release schedule

Latest Xbox LIVE Marketplace release schedule
Published by: forahobby on Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tagged: Gaming, Live Arcade, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

Here's the most recent list of Xbox LIVE Marketplace content scheduled for release on Xbox 360 this September-October 2010. Please check each item individually on Xbox LIVE for local pricing and regional availability.


Xbox LIVE Arcade
- September 22: Alien Breed 2: Assault Episode 2 - 800 Microsoft Points
- September 22: DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue - 1200 Microsoft Points
- September 22: Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter, 1200 Microsoft Points
- September 29: Hydrophobia - 1200 Microsoft Points
- October 6: Comic Jumper - 1200 Microsoft Points
- October 13: Pinball FX 2 - Free game download. Tables purchased individually with free import from original “Pinball FX”
- October 20: Super Meat Boy - 1200 Microsoft Points

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week
- Week of September 20: Left 4 Dead 2: The Passing - 320 Microsoft Points
- Week of September 27: Toy Soldiers - 800 Microsoft Points

Xbox Games On Demand
- September 21: Lara Croft Tomb Raider Anniversary
- September 28: Assassin’s Creed II

Xbox LIVE Avatar Marketplace
- September 23: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
- September 28: Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood

Xbox Game Add-Ons
- September 21: Red Dead Redemption - Liars and Cheats, 800 Microsoft Points
- September 28: Borderlands - Clap Trap's New Robot Revolution , 800 Microsoft Points
- September 29: Toy Soldiers - Invasion! , 400 Microsoft Points

* Schedule subject to change. All content may not be available in all Xbox LIVE regions.

360-Hq Games Database: http://games.360-hq.com

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Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week - Left 4 Dead 2's The Passing

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week - Left 4 Dead 2's The Passing
Published by: forahobby on Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

This week, Xbox LIVE gold members can get Left 4 Dead 2’s The Passing for 320 points instead of 560 MS Points. Weighing in at 284MB "The Passing" DLC can now be downloaded via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

"The Passing" takes place just after the Dead Center campaign of L4D2. Set in a small town in rural Georgia, players assume the role of the L4D2 Survivors as they meet with the L4D1 characters."


"In addition to the new co-operative campaign and associated narrative, "The Passing" will include new arenas for Survival, Versus and Scavenge mode and introduce a new co-operative challenge mode of play. The Passing will also include a new "uncommon common" zombie class, melee weapon, and firearm."

Add "The Passing" DLC to your Xbox 360 Download Queue

360-Hq Games Database: Left 4 Dead 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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