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July 2009 - Posts

XBOX INTRODUCES A EUROPEAN ‘FACE OF FORZA’

  Meet Natacha Gachnang – a ‘forz’ to be reckoned with     Nürburgring, Germany – 29th July, 2009 - Xbox® today announced Swiss born, female racing sensation Natacha Gachnang as the European ‘Face of Forza’ to celebrate the upcoming Read More
posted Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:30 PM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

The 2nd Annual Summer of Arcade is too hot to handle! Stay Cool and play in the shade with an additional 800 Microsoft Points!

  Its summer time and Xbox LIVE Arcade is starting to heat up. In an effort to cool down, we’re shedding points…800 points to be exact. All you have to do is purchase all five Summer of Arcade titles below between July 22 and August 31 and you’ll receive Read More
posted Wednesday, July 29, 2009 9:20 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Mariah Carey and More Join the Line-up for “Lips: Number One Hits”

  Latest game in the “Lips” franchise features 40 chart-topping hits, plus a five-song pack of your choice for free download from Xbox LIVE One of the most incredible collections of the world’s hottest number one songs is about to launch this fall. Read More
posted Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Switch to New RSS Feed Host Postponed

We're having trouble making the switch to a new host, so to keep the information flowing, we're postponing the switch for now. If you are subscribed to the RSS feed, you should continue to see the news coming from Xbox. We apologize for any inconvenience, Read More
posted Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:57 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Time to Gear Up! “Dark Corners” Add-on for “Gears of War 2” Storms Xbox LIVE Today with Fresh Campaign Content and Seven New Multiplayer Maps

The entertainment blockbuster of 2008 reloads for a brand new, action-packed thrill ride with the release today of “Gears of War 2: Dark Corners.” This is the largest expansion for “Gears of War 2” yet, and includes seven new multiplayer maps, 13 new Read More
posted Tuesday, July 28, 2009 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

“Forza Motorsport 3” Introduces Famed Circuit de Catalunya with New Euro-Sport Compact Cars

This October, racing fans around the world will be able to experience first-hand the adrenaline of taking on the revered Circuit de Catalunya raceway, as Turn 10 today announced the track for “Forza Motorsport 3.” The Catalunya raceway will make its franchise Read More
posted Tuesday, July 28, 2009 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Summer of Arcade delivers the ultimate match-up! A new age of heroes arrives on Xbox LIVE® Arcade with “Marvel™ vs. Capcom® 2”

Whether you’re discovering the ultimate fighting game for the first time, or itching to get your hands on the renowned classic you’ve so desperately wanted – one of the most popular fighting games of all time, “Marvel™ vs. Capcom® 2” arrives on Xbox LIVE Read More
posted Monday, July 27, 2009 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Forza Motorsport 3 Limited Collector’s Edition Details Revealed and Community Design Champion Crowned

October 27 will mark the launch of “Forza Motorsport 3” in North America, exclusively on Xbox 360. With more than 400 cars on over 100 tracks, the next game in the heralded series will be the biggest and most vividly realistic console racing title launching Read More
posted Monday, July 27, 2009 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Switching Hosts For Xbox 360 Press

  Beginning Wednesday, July 22, we’re switching hosts for Xbox 360 Press.  If you are subscribed to the RSS feed, you shouldn’t have to do anything different, you should receive the news uninterrupted.    If you receive news updates Read More
posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 10:50 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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Pop! Pow! Thwack! Xbox 360 Unleashes Entertainment Sensations for Superheroes of Every Stripe at Comic-Con 2009

  Pop culture fans get their entertainment fix with Xbox 360 exclusive content like “The Guild,” adventures with renegade spy Sam Fisher and side-splitting antics with the “South Park” crew   SAN DIEGO—July 21, 2009— From the heart of the Read More
posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 10:39 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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Madden NFL 10 Demo Kicks Off Exclusively on Xbox LIVE on July 23

Xbox 360 invites members of Xbox LIVE to be the first to score a touchdown with an exclusive, playable demo of the upcoming Madden NFL 10 starting July 23 for Xbox LIVE Gold members. Read More
posted Monday, July 20, 2009 2:00 PM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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“Splosion Man” blazes onto Xbox LIVE® Arcade and ignites this year’s Summer of Arcade

  Looking for some twisted fun and hilarious humor? Search no further as “Splosion Man” releases this Wednesday, July 22 on Xbox LIVE Arcade, your premier destination for quality digitally distributed games.   “Spolsion Man” kicks off Read More
posted Monday, July 20, 2009 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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Silver Members: Are you ready to play “1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE… again?

Last month, Xbox LIVE Silver members had a blast playing “1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE, listening to  the comedic live host Chris Cashman and competing against their friends in our first “1 vs 100” Multiplayer Unlock weekend.   “1 vs 100” fans just Read More
posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 1:43 PM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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RENOWNED COMIC BOOK AUTHOR PETER DAVID PENS VIDEO GAME SCRIPT FOR “SHADOW COMPLEX”

    Highly Anticipated New Game from Epic Games and Microsoft Game Studios to Be Released Exclusively For Xbox LIVE Arcade on August 19th   Cary, NC – July 16, 2009 – Epic Games, Inc., creators of the award-winning Unreal and Gears Read More
posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 1:41 PM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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New Melees & Playgrounds Await Fans in the “Historic Battle” Game Add-on Pack for “Halo Wars”

  UNSC or Covenant legs, mobilize your troops and report for duty at your next assignment in “Halo Wars,” the best selling real-time strategy game on any current generation console. Microsoft and Robot Entertainment expand the field of engagement Read More
posted Tuesday, July 14, 2009 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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High Rollers hit the Circuit: Sports-Utility Vehicles and Luxury Sports Cars Cruise onto “Forza Motorsport 3”

  “Forza Motorsport 3” fans will be treated to a taste of luxury this season, as Turn 10 unleashes new sports cars and introduces Sports-Utility Vehicles that are sure to change up the game. The formidable line-up will hit the circuits when “Forza Read More
posted Tuesday, July 14, 2009 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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Can You Keep a Secret or Will it Drive You Mad? “The Secret of Monkey Island®: Special Edition” and “Madballs in…Babo: Invasion” arrive on Xbox LIVE® Arcade

  Travel to distant worlds this Wednesday, July 15 when two fun and rambunctious titles, “The Secret of Monkey Island®: Special Edition” and “Madballs in…Babo: Invasion” crash land for convenient download at Xbox LIVE Arcade, your premier destination Read More
posted Monday, July 13, 2009 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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Things are heating up on Xbox LIVE® Arcade – The 2nd Annual Summer of Arcade kicks off on July 22!

    Mark your calendars: Xbox LIVE Arcade is once again bringing you the hottest and biggest downloadable blockbusters!   Last year, Xbox LIVE Arcade marked a new era of quality downloadable games during the first annual Summer of Arcade Read More
posted Friday, July 10, 2009 10:41 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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New competitive multiplayer maps for “Halo 3: ODST” revealed

Lock and load! When “Halo 3: ODST” drops this Sept. 22, it will deliver a completely new campaign, a new cooperative multiplayer experience called Firefight, the complete “Halo 3” multiplayer experience on a standalone disc, and new competitive multiplayer Read More
posted Tuesday, July 07, 2009 10:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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What would you do with 10,000 Microsoft Points? Prizes introduced to the “1 vs 100” US and Canadian Beta!

  Will you choose the Money or the Mob?   Beginning this Friday, July 10, Xbox LIVE Gold members will have the chance to win up to 10,000 Microsoft Points and a new Xbox LIVE Arcade title in every round played on “1 vs 100 Live.” On average, Read More
posted Monday, July 06, 2009 1:46 PM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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Deploy into World War II combat! “Battlefield 1943™” arrives on Xbox LIVE® Arcade

Attention! Get armed and ready to enter the World War II Pacific Theater of Operations. The fully-featured, action-packed “Battlefield 1943™” is available for quick and convenient download on your premier destination for digitally distributed games, Xbox Read More
posted Monday, July 06, 2009 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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Stay In for a Hot Night Out With the Latest Songs for “Lips”

Get the party started in your living room with smash hits from The Black Eyed Peas, P!nk, Sir Mix-a-Lot and more Read More
posted Thursday, July 02, 2009 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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