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August 2009 - Posts

“SHADOW COMPLEX” SETS NEW WEEK-ONE SALES RECORD FOR XBOX LIVE ARCADE

  Latest from Epic Games and Chair Entertainment Introduces New Era of Downloadable Games on Xbox LIVE Arcade®   On August 19, Chair Entertainment, a subsidiary of Epic Games, Inc, and Microsoft Corp. delivered the next evolution in downloadable Read More
posted Monday, August 31, 2009 10:31 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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DORITOS AND MICROSOFT TEAM UP TO PUT CREATIVE CONTROL OF UPCOMING XBOX LIVE ARCADE GAME IN PEOPLE’S HANDS

Two User-Generated Game Concepts to be Developed Into Xbox LIVE® Arcade Games; One Fan-Selected Winner Will Receive $50,000 Dream Assignment as Doritos Gaming Consultant   Plano, TX (August 31, 2009) —As one of the leading consumer brands to Read More
posted Monday, August 31, 2009 4:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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Xbox 360 Sets the Stage for Beatlemania with Fab Exclusives ahead of 09.09.09 Launch

  “All You Need Is Love” and more coming exclusively to Xbox 360 and “The Beatles: Rock Band”   Xbox 360, Apple Corp, MTV Games and Harmonix are giving the world new ways to relive the magic of Beatlemania with the launch of “The Beatles™: Read More
posted Friday, August 28, 2009 10:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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This is Firefight! Second “Halo 3: ODST” ViDoc drops, showcases new cooperative multiplayer mode

Stand back to back, Troopers, and give the enemy no ground! The Covenant invasion of earth is almost upon us, and it’s going to take a great deal of teamwork to keep the Brutes at bay. In the second “Halo 3: ODST” ViDoc from renowned developer Bungie, Read More
posted Thursday, August 27, 2009 9:09 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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Cash In on the Best Value in Games and Entertainment; Xbox 360 Drops Elite Console Price by $100

  Microsoft delivers greater value this holiday with more games and entertainment at the lowest price.   REDMOND, Wash. — Aug. 27, 2009 — Xbox 360 today invites you to experience more fun, more entertainment and more ways to connect with Read More
posted Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

PUMA® TEAMS WITH XBOX 360 FOR RELEASE

  Herzogenaurach, Germany (Aug. 26, 2009) – PUMA® today announced a global partnership with Microsoft for the highly anticipated release of Forza Motorsport 3, scheduled for October this year.  This collaboration will ensure prominent PUMA Read More
posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 3:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Rock, Race and Rumble with Games on Demand and Avatar Marketplace on Xbox LIVE This August

We’re not wasting any time! Just one week after the Xbox LIVE® update, you can stock up on newly released Games on Demand titles and deck your Avatar out in brand new duds all through the month of August.   Refresh your Avatar and emulate your Read More
posted Thursday, August 20, 2009 9:42 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

“Halo 3: ODST” Transport Vehicle embarks on a nationwide tour to bring the thrill of “Halo 3: ODST” to fans at GameStop locations in advance of the Sept. 22 launch

  Can’t wait for “Halo 3: ODST” to drop on September 22? Then suit up and get set for the “Halo 3: ODST” GameStop Tour! Microsoft and Bungie have created a massive, transforming “Halo 3: ODST” Transport Vehicle to take the game directly Read More
posted Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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MICROSOFT AND EPIC GAMES LAUNCH XBOX LIVE ARCADE BLOCKBUSTER “SHADOW COMPLEX”

Xbox LIVE Arcade delivers the next evolution in downloable games with the launch of Chair Entertainment’s Highly Anticipated “Shadow Complex™” CARY, PROVO, REDMOND — Aug. 19, 2009 — Chair Entertainment, a subsidiary of Epic Games, and Microsoft Corp. Read More
posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Compassion or Cruelty? The Race for the Crown of Albion Begins in “Fable III” Exclusively on Xbox 360

  Microsoft and Lionhead Studios unveil a thrilling new adventure in the multimillion-selling “Fable” franchise, while introducing episodic distribution of “Fable II” only on Xbox LIVE.   COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. 19, 2009 — Alexander the Great. Read More
posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 2:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

“Lips: Deutsche Partyknaller” Gets the Xbox 360 Party Started at gamescom

  Microsoft unveils exclusive experiences of all flavors, including two new “Lips” titles, “Forza Motorsport 3,” “Halo 3: ODST,” new Xbox LIVE updates and Windows 7 Cologne, Germany – August 19, 2009 – Microsoft is ready to kick-off the gamescom Read More
posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 1:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Manufacturer Showcase Vol. 1: Six uniquely powerful, high-performing cars from around the globe sure to send “Forza Motorsport 3” fans into top gear

  Whether fast conjures up images of limited production American muscle, advanced European supercar designs or purpose-built races cars, you’ll find a car to meet your tastes in “Forza Motorsport 3.”   In honor of Gamescom in Germany, we Read More
posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 1:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Get Ready For the Next Evolution in Downloadable Games

  Are you ready for exploration, conspiracy and destruction? “Shadow Complex,” the highly-anticipated, action-packed 3D side-scroller launches this Wednesday, August 19 exclusively on Xbox LIVE. Winner of nine “Best of E3” awards, “Shadow Complex” Read More
posted Monday, August 17, 2009 2:27 PM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

“Lips: Number One Hits” Transcends Your Singing Game Experience with Fun New Interactive Features

The newest game in the “Lips” singing franchise premieres Oct. 20 in North America and Oct. 23 across Europe   Start warming up your vocal cords for the performance of your life, as “Lips: Number One Hits” is ready to hit the stage this fall with Read More
posted Monday, August 17, 2009 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

“1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE: More than 2.5 million can’t be wrong!

Xbox LIVE has reinvented entertainment in your living room – and you’ve got the hottest ticket in town. “1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE is an entirely new genre of entertainment, taking the best TV show experiences and combining them with interactive gaming, Read More
posted Monday, August 17, 2009 1:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Get Out of the Sun and Into a Song with Fresh Tunes from “Lips”

  Enjoy the long summer days and the cool breezy nights all month long this August with Xbox 360 and “Lips.”  So before you get that sunburn, head inside and get your singing siesta started with the newest Game Add-Ons available on Xbox LIVE Read More
posted Friday, August 14, 2009 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Xbox 360 first current-gen console to trump PS2 monthly usership (Nielsen data)

Nielsen Research data released this week shows that gamers are playing more this summer than last. June 2009's total video game console usage minutes went up 21% from the previous June with the average gamer logging 768 minutes. And which console Read More
posted Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week Hits Liberty City with “Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned”

Tomorrow the new Xbox LIVE update will bring a slew of blockbuster entertainment features to 20 million gamers around the world…but the blockbusters don’t stop there! This month the Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week will have a blockbuster of its own in “Grand Read More
posted Monday, August 10, 2009 11:03 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Pin the Throttle and Land Extreme Stunts in “Trials HD” on Xbox LIVE® Arcade

Race your way to motorcycle glory in this week’s hot new Summer of Arcade release – “Trials HD,” which hits the track this Wednesday, August 12 on Xbox LIVE Arcade, your premier destination for quality downloadable games.   A Best Downloadable Read More
posted Monday, August 10, 2009 10:30 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

Xbox LIVE Puts a World of Entertainment at Your Fingertips

  Less than a week from today, the latest Xbox LIVE update will arrive to more than 20 million Xbox LIVE members, and with it will come the next evolution of connected entertainment on Xbox 360.  Get ready to meet the many new faces of your Read More
posted Wednesday, August 05, 2009 9:40 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)

COWABUNGA DUDE! “TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES™: TURTLES IN TIME RE-SHELLED” KARATE KICKS ONTO XBOX LIVE ARCADE

Published by Ubisoft and developed by Ubisoft Shanghai, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide. Read More
posted Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:40 AM by Gamerscore News | (Comments Off)
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