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Did You Get an Xbox 360 For The Holidays?

posted Friday, December 28, 2007 2:55 PM by CPaladino
So you got an Xbox 360 as part of your mad holiday loot, but your mom didn't know which game to buy you so she got you a $60 (usd) gift card, and now you need to figure out how to spend it. Fear not, the Gamerscore team is here to help!  Sara, Read More
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The Game That Captured Fans All Over the World “Metal Slug 3” Arrives on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!

posted Friday, December 28, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
The Game That Captured Fans All Over the World “Metal Slug 3” Arrives on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday! Read More
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Bad Gamer With Her First Resolution

posted Friday, December 28, 2007 9:05 AM by DirtyDiva
Metal Slug 3 is coming out this Wednesday, January 2 on Xbox LIVE Arcade and I found myself wondering, what is this Metal Slug series they speak of? Yes, I am a bad gamer for not knowing. Like any true internet nerd, I turned to wikipedia Read More
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Your Achievement Resolutions

posted Thursday, December 27, 2007 10:54 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
My name is Nelson, and I have an achievement problem.  When I started working for the community team I was tickled to find that my gamercard would be prominently displayed on the right-hand side of an official Microsoft blog.  It's like getting a Read More
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Community Choice Awards

posted Wednesday, December 26, 2007 10:04 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
I heard somewhere that the gaming community can be very vocal.  We like, it seems, telling other people exactly what we think about games and gaming.  Do you feel like you just haven't had your voice heard enough this year?  You have a Read More
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Xbox LIVE down temporarily

posted Saturday, December 22, 2007 7:38 PM by BIGVIP
Just wanted to post a note to let everyone know that we are aware of some issues with folks trying to connect to Xbox LIVE.  Our operations team is fully engaged and as soon as we have an ETA or update we will let you know.  Thanks for your Read More
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I'm Baaaack!

posted Friday, December 21, 2007 2:51 PM by DirtyDiva
Ok boys and girls, I know you've missed me a great deal. You've missed my caring, loving attitude and my sugar-coated posting style. ANYWAY, these guys had me locked in a basement for a couple of months to try and "fix" me but gave up after I ate the Read More
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A l D w l a G m s O M N G m s (<- 50% Off All Download Games On MSN Games)

posted Friday, December 21, 2007 11:40 AM by Cindy Lou Grue
Okay, so here's the scenario: you're sitting at home, patting yourself on the back for completing your holiday shopping before the last-minute rush, and possibly even contemplating a nice weekend of Guitar Hero, winter ale, and tree-shaped cookies.  Read More
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Frankie Explains the Recently Released Halo 3 Maps

posted Friday, December 21, 2007 11:34 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
Our very own Chris Paladino had a quick chat with Frankie from Bungie at the Spike TV Video Game Awards. Frankie talked about how it feels to win, and also gave us some details on the new Halo 3 maps, and the special armor Bungie has been giving to Read More
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Happy Holidays from Xbox LIVE Arcade – “SpongeBob SquarePants Underpants Slam!” Arrives this Wednesday!

posted Friday, December 21, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Happy Holidays from Xbox LIVE Arcade – SpongeBob SquarePants Underpants Slam! Arrives this Wednesday! Read More
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Spongebob Squarepants on Xbox LIVE Arcade

posted Friday, December 21, 2007 9:00 AM by Tom Eberspecher
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Kristen Bell Talking About Games and Assassin's Creed

posted Thursday, December 20, 2007 3:33 PM by Nelson Rodriguez
I've always wanted to use the words "lovely and talented" in the execution of my job.  I nearly had the chance once when writing about community guru John Porcaro, but in a fit of humility, John pulled it from the blog post.  Today nothing will Read More
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In Time for the Holidays, Microsoft Reduces Price of Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel by $30

posted Thursday, December 20, 2007 9:01 AM by Gamerscore News
In Time for the Holidays, Microsoft Reduces Price of Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel by $30 Read More
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Wireless Racing Wheel Now $30 Cheaper

posted Thursday, December 20, 2007 9:01 AM by Tom Eberspecher
Wireless Racing Wheel Now $30 Cheaper Read More
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SWOS Being Fixed

posted Wednesday, December 19, 2007 11:13 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
If you are a fan of soccer games, you might not be feeling very sensible right about now.  In fact, you might be nearing hooligan status, because this week's XBLA release, Sensible World of Soccer is in the shop for repairs.  Please don't turn Read More
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Gripshift Developers Want to Take You Down

posted Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:48 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
Have you ever been schooled by a Kiwi?  Get ready to.  New Zealand developer Sidhe Interactive will be challenging gamers to some head to head Race and Deathmatch rounds of their game Gripshift.  Mark it on your calendar for Thursday, December Read More
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The Stars of "Chuck" Invent a Game

posted Monday, December 17, 2007 11:34 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
You know how it is, sitting with your friends while you come up with that sweet new game idea that will involve wrestling, guitar controllers, and an MMORPG.  It is a natural part of the gaming hobby to dream up games.  And, if only the Read More
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Two Highly Anticipated Games Sensible World of Soccer and Tempest Head to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!

posted Monday, December 17, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Two Highly Anticipated Games Sensible World of Soccer and Tempest Head to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday! Read More
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Sensible World of Soccer and Tempest on Xbox LIVE Arcade

posted Monday, December 17, 2007 9:00 AM by Tom Eberspecher
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MSN Games - Winter Wonderland Sweepstakes

posted Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:58 PM by Cindy Lou Grue
How do you plan to start the New Year?  With a big party?  A new diet?  A firm resolution to never again mix Red Bull and schnapps?  How about with a brand-new gaming-optimized laptop and a one-year subscription to GameSpring?  Read More
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Win a Copy of Undertow and Battle it Out with the Developers

posted Thursday, December 13, 2007 1:42 PM by Nelson Rodriguez
If you like getting things for free, love playing extremely well designed arcade games, and enjoy the idea of rubbing virtual elbows with game developers, this might be your lucky week. The team at Chair Entertainment, the makers of the recently Read More
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Overnight Success: Arkadian Warriors

posted Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:44 PM by Nelson Rodriguez
Razzleson is not the name of a supermarket.  It is a gamertag for a Washington-based gamer named James.  When not attending university, he spends some of his free time devastating achievement leaderboards and working on the website x360a.com.  Read More
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Rock Band Contest Winner (Sort of) Announced

posted Thursday, December 13, 2007 9:56 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
Congratulations are in order.  A community website has won the chance to give one of their lucky fans a full bundle of Rock Band.  If you choose to cheer, remember to pace yourself, because the big cheer will still be needed when the winning Read More
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Gamerscore Blogcast - 044 - The GSB VGAs

posted Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:43 PM by CPaladino
Holidays are approaching, so this may be the last podcast for the year.  JP's on vacation already, so the three musketeers give you their take on the Spike VGAs, and bring their own GSB VGAs. MP3 File: 11.6 MB, 34 minutes AUDIO podcasts - available Read More
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New XNA Game Studio 2.0 From Microsoft Enables Creation of Online Multiplayer Games Using LIVE

posted Wednesday, December 12, 2007 3:30 PM by Gamerscore News
New XNA Game Studio 2.0 From Microsoft Enables Creation of Online Multiplayer Games Using LIVEPopular game development software now includes support for Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows – LIVE REDMOND, Wash. — Dec. 12, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. today marked Read More
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XNA 2.0 Released

posted Wednesday, December 12, 2007 3:30 PM by Tom Eberspecher
XNA 2.0 Released Read More
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First Halo 3 Downloadable Content Arrives as Heroic Map Pack Hits Xbox 360

posted Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
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Halo 3 Map Pack Available Today

posted Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:00 AM by Tom Eberspecher
Halo 3 Map Pack Available Today Read More
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Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace Comes to Canada and Europe

posted Monday, December 10, 2007 6:59 PM by Tom Eberspecher
Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace Comes to Europe Read More
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Xbox 360 Games for Change Challenge - change the world, win some cash and come and work with us!

posted Monday, December 10, 2007 11:02 AM by stacik
Xbox has partnered with Microsoft’s Imagine Cup Competition and Games for Change to launch the "Xbox 360 Games for Change Challenge,” which will represent the first time the game development category has been added to the Imagine Cup, the world's Read More
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Check Out Xbox LIVE Arcade’s Double Header This Week as Arkadian Warriors and GripShift Arrive Wednesday!

posted Monday, December 10, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Check Out Xbox LIVE Arcade’s Double Header This Week as Arkadian Warriors and GripShift Arrive Wednesday! Read More
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Arkadian Warriors and Gripshift Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade

posted Monday, December 10, 2007 9:00 AM by Tom Eberspecher
Coming up this Wednesday are two new Xbox LIVE Arcade titles, Arkadian Warriors and Gripshift. From the media alert: Three heroic shape-shifting warriors fight to release the Land of Arkadia from the evil Gorgon’s stony gaze. In the uniquely expansive Read More
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Spike TV Video Game Awards

posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 1:23 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
We just came back from Vegas, baby.  And what happens in Vegas will be all over this blog, Spike TV and the Xbox Live Video Marketplace - unless our tapes got scrambled going through airport security. We got backstage at the 2007 Video Game Awards.  Read More
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Third Official “Grand Theft Auto IV” Trailer available on Xbox.com and Xbox LIVE Marketplace at 3pm EST Today

posted Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Third Official “Grand Theft Auto IV” Trailer available on Xbox.com and Xbox LIVE Marketplace at 3pm EST Today Read More
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Third Official “Grand Theft Auto IV” Trailer

posted Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:00 AM by Tom Eberspecher
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Xbox Office: Assassin's Creed on Ninja Day

posted Wednesday, December 05, 2007 8:59 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
When Altair from Assassin's Creed feels left out, he tries to get in on Day of the Ninja. Xbox Office: Assassins and Ninjas - 18.12 MB   Read More
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Xbox Office: Assassins and Ninjas

posted Wednesday, December 05, 2007 7:25 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
Altair, from Assassin's Creed, is not a ninja.  He moves like one and he kills like one.  He's stealthy, he hides weapons in his clothes, and he's downright badass if you ask me, but at the end of the day he's never going to be considered a Read More
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Gamerscore Blogcast - 043 - PR and Game Review Scores

posted Tuesday, December 04, 2007 6:20 PM by CPaladino
We are going to try and keep 4 people on the podcast - no more - no less.  We will be calling on Wolf to update us on the land of Games for Windows each month, so Tony is sitting this one out. Wanted to crank this one out today since tomorrow is Read More
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Xbox 360 Family Timer Launches Worldwide Through Xbox LIVE, Helping Families “Set the Clock” on Gaming

posted Tuesday, December 04, 2007 3:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Microsoft research reveals that parents in the U.S. and Europe would welcome a timer tool to help manage their children’s screen time. Read More
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A Contest for a Contest: Rock Band

posted Monday, December 03, 2007 3:56 PM by Nelson Rodriguez
I read somewhere that it is better to give than to receive.  We are putting that to the test this week.  We are launching a contest to offer one of our community sites the gift of Rock Band.  There is, however, a catch…  We want you Read More
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