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Gamerscore Blogcast - 051 - GDC, and Breathing

posted Friday, February 29, 2008 4:36 PM by CPaladino
Back from GDC, had a great  time! We apologize if you hear someone *cough*Tony*cough* breathing during the recording.  I tried to fix it a bit, but we were one mic short this week. MP3 File: 12.2 MB, 35 minutes AUDIO podcasts - available via Read More
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Exclusive TV Content and a New Film Line-up Available in March on Xbox LIVE

posted Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:00 PM by Gamerscore News
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Video Marketplace Offers MORE!

posted Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:59 PM by DirtyDiva
Get ready for some great new releases on Xbox LIVE's Video Marketplace! In the coming months, US viewers will not only be given exclusive eye-candy but also great movies and TV shows in both SD and HD. For example, from March Read More
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Condemned to the Community Team

posted Tuesday, February 26, 2008 10:54 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
FBI agent Ethan Thomas can't catch a break.  He recovered from the events of Condemned, only to find himself working as an intern at Microsoft.  He's having a tough time fitting in. Read More
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Fishing is Deadly

posted Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:24 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
Do you remember that dream you had in elementary school of becoming a crab boat captain in the Bering sea?  So much gets in the way of our young hopes.  Freezing cold, crushing waves and a very high rate of worker death make for a mildly unpleasant Read More
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Videogames FTW

posted Monday, February 25, 2008 9:46 PM by johnporcaro
I checked with the official "Microsoft Style Guide."  While "videogames" isn't officially listed, I see that most uses are consistent with the new way of doing things.  And the right folks are on it, I'm assured.  Thanks to College Humor Read More
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Contest-for-a-Contest: ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2

posted Monday, February 25, 2008 3:07 PM by CPaladino
It's time once again for us to have a contest where the winning website or blog gets to throw a contest to give away a prize! [Editor's note: I searched the 'net for a suitable contest image, and could find none, so I made this one in anger] You may Read More
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Xbox 360 HD DVD Player $50 in Most Regions

posted Monday, February 25, 2008 11:39 AM by johnporcaro
Beginning today, in most regions, you can pick up the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player for an estimated price of $49.99 /€49.99  (and equivalent local currencies). Supports existing HD DVD movie discs (more than 400 titles currently available in Read More
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Triggerheart Exelica Video

posted Monday, February 25, 2008 9:44 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
Fans of this week's Xbox LIVE Arcade game, Triggerheart Exelica, are probably wondering how this baby looks in HD and widescreen.  The answer is: pretty sweet.  Since I am a nice guy, I captured the first few minutes of the game to whet your Read More
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Triggerheart Exelica Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday

posted Monday, February 25, 2008 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
A unique spin on a classic shooter, players can capture enemies with anchors and fling them away with Triggerheart Exelica. The vertical scrolling shooter deploys on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday. Triggerheart Exelica will be available worldwide for Read More
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Anchors Aweigh! Triggerheart Exelica Scrolls Onto Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday

posted Monday, February 25, 2008 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
A unique spin on a classic shooter, players can capture enemies with anchors and fling them away with “Triggerheart Exelica.” The vertical scrolling shooter deploys on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, February 27 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PST). Read More
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Podtech's Abridged Audio from GDC Blogger Breakfast

posted Saturday, February 23, 2008 5:01 PM by johnporcaro
Podtech's games podcast The Reboot posted an abridged audio version of the GDC Blogger's Breakfast.  Your browser does not support JavaScript. This media can be viewed at http://www.podtech.net/home/4932/the-rebootgdc-2008-xbox-blogger-breakfas Read More
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HD DVD Statement Issued

posted Saturday, February 23, 2008 4:00 PM by Gamerscore News
As a result of recent decisions made by Toshiba, Hollywood studios, and retailers, Microsoft plans to withdraw from HD DVD. Read More
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Xbox 360 HD DVD Support Statement Updated

posted Saturday, February 23, 2008 4:00 PM by johnporcaro
We just issued an updated statement regarding HD DVD support for Xbox 360.  As a result of recent decisions made by Toshiba, Hollywood studios, and retailers, Microsoft plans to withdraw from HD DVD.  Xbox will no longer manufacture new Read More
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XNA Creator's Club and Zune

posted Friday, February 22, 2008 1:29 PM by Nelson Rodriguez
Yesterday Chris talked to XNA's Michael Klucher about the community arcade games being featured at 2008's Game Developer's Conference. I got to talk with game developer James Silva about his upcoming game "The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai". We also took a Read More
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Gamertagradio Community Vib3s Event This Saturday!

posted Friday, February 22, 2008 10:58 AM by Bastelyon
Our good friend Godfree over at Gamertag Radio sent us a reminder about this weekend's Gamertag Radio Community Vib3s event.  If you are in the Miami area, be sure to head over to Club PS14 and check it out.  For those of you in other parts Read More
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XNA Community Games Download Deadline Extended

posted Friday, February 22, 2008 9:15 AM by johnporcaro
I just heard from the XNA team that they've had an amazing response to the XNA Community games for download on LIVE.  Lots of people at GDC have commented that they won't be back home before the games are no longer available, so the Read More
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Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards Winners

posted Friday, February 22, 2008 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
We crowned the winners of the Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards at GDC. In January, more than 26,000 people voted for their favorite Xbox LIVE Arcade games, chosen by a panel of select industry journalists.  The winners for the first six categories were determined Read More
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Xbox LIVE Arcade Reveals Its Community’s Pick for Best Games With Inaugural Awards at GDC

posted Friday, February 22, 2008 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
In January, more than 26,000 people voted for their favorite Xbox LIVE Arcade games, and this week Microsoft announced the winners at a private developer reception at GDC. Read More
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More Eating, More Greeting - Blogger Breakfast III

posted Thursday, February 21, 2008 6:57 PM by DirtyDiva
This morning, Chris headed up the blogger's breakfast with Nelson and I in tow. Several members of the community were invited to sit and share bacon with Chris Satchell, John Schappert and Aaron Greenberg from Microsoft.It was a great session and lots Read More
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Jaken at the N+ Launch Party

posted Thursday, February 21, 2008 2:00 PM by johnporcaro
Jake (Jaken Bear) was able to get into the N+ Launch Party, and captured this video of the co-founders of Metanet Software, Mare Sheppard and Raigan Burns, describing the game.  Worth a look! Read More
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MGM Movies Launch on Xbox Live Marketplace

posted Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:58 PM by Bastelyon
I pity the fool that doesn't head over to Marketplace and download these movies!     Or for those of you that prefer something a bit more shaken (not stirred)...   And finally for those that want to watch a movie with a Read More
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Xbox Canada Drops Price on Xbox 360

posted Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:14 AM by johnporcaro
It's official.  Xbox Canada dropped the price of the Xbox 360 this morning. From the media alert they sent to the press: The Xbox 360 console is reduced from CDN $399 to $349 The Xbox 360 Elite console is reduced from CDN $499 to Read More
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Xbox 360 Console Price Drop Offers Even Better Value to Canadian Gamers

posted Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Xbox Canada is now offering even greater value to Canadians by reducing the price of the Xbox 360™ Elite, Xbox 360 and Xbox 360 Arcade consoles Read More
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Microsoft Announces the Winners of the Silicon Minds 2008 Warm-Up Challenge

posted Thursday, February 21, 2008 6:00 AM by Gamerscore News
Winners announced for this year’s warm-up challenge to Microsoft’s Dream Build Play Competition for 2008 Read More
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GDC - Day 2 - Behind the Scenes at the Keynote

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:18 PM by Nelson Rodriguez
While Sara was snapping a frenzy of photos, Chris and I were behind the scenes capturing video. While we didn't get to see the keynote speech, we had fun, and got a new understanding of how complicated writing, producing, and delivering a huge news-filled Read More
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Lights, Camera, Action!

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:30 PM by DirtyDiva
Today was another busy day as Chris, Nelson and I hit the Moscone Center to catch the Microsoft keynote. We set ourselves up both in the front of the house and behind the scenes so we could bring you as much coverage as possible.As you can see by all Read More
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XNA Games Launcher on Xbox LIVE

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:28 PM by johnporcaro
Downloading the new XNA Games takes a few extra steps.  You can watch a video (on Inside Xbox, or linked below) featuring Xbox LIVE's Michael Klucher to explain it, or use this handy-dandy crib sheet: Xbox LIVE Community GamesFind out how Read More
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Zune game development with XNA Game Studio 3.0

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:17 PM by johnporcaro
David Weller (Let's Kill Dave) posts an interesting Q&A on the XNA Team Blog.  From his blog post: The XNA Community Games Platform team is delighted to offer you a sneak peek at our first major feature for XNA Game Studio 3.0: The ability to Read More
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More on XNA Game Studio Community Games

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:08 PM by johnporcaro
Dave Weller (Let's Kill Dave) shares some more information about how things are going to work in a blog post on the XNA Team Blog, plus points to the XNA forums where more discussion is going on.  Worth checking out if you have questions after Read More
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Gears of War 2 Trailer

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:47 PM by johnporcaro
In case you haven't seen it, here's the new Gears of War 2 trailer, also available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. High | Low [Edit: I'm pointing to the trailer hosted on Xbox.com, which has appropriate age gating.] Read More
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GDC Keynote Audio on Major Nelson's Blog

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:20 PM by johnporcaro
Larry just posted the audio from the keynote.  You can listen in while you browse through the pictures, kind of like flipping through your grandma's photo album while she tells you stories about the good ole days.  Read More
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Xbox 360 Becomes First Video Game Console Ever to Invite the World to Create Original Games and Share Online With Millions

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:00 PM by Gamerscore News
Flood of community-created games to double leading games library. Read More
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Microsoft Provides Thrilling First Look at Xbox 360 Blockbuster Portfolio for 2008, Announces “Gears of War 2” Ships This November

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:00 PM by Gamerscore News
The world’s hottest developers pave the way for a banner year with a blockbuster lineup that includes “Gears of War 2,” “Fable 2,” “Ninja Gaiden II” and a rich mix of indie Xbox LIVE Arcade titles. Read More
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GOW2, Fable 2, NG2, and Community Games in GDC Keynote

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:41 AM by johnporcaro
We just published two press releases that provide some detail on the announcements we just made on stage at GDC.  If you missed the keynote, Joystiq, Kotaku, Destructoid, and others live-blogged the whole thing.  (photo from Kotaku) Read More
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GDC - Day 1 - Kotaku Interview

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:22 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
Chris had a few minutes to talk to Brian Cresente and Michael McWhertor from Kotaku at the Too Human Press Preview Tuesday Night.   Read More
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GDC Day 1

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:49 AM by DirtyDiva
After delayed flights, lots of fog and almost getting in a car accident, Chris, Nelson and I made it down to San Francisco. We got here a little later than we hoped but managed to make it to the last part of the Too Human preview as blogged below.Keep Read More
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Joystiq Live Blogging The Too Human Preview

posted Tuesday, February 19, 2008 5:33 PM by johnporcaro
Ross Miller and the crew at Joystiq are bringing us some great live coverage of GDC 2008.  To see what's being said about Too Human, check out their post (and refresh often). (photo from Joystiq) Read More
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More Ninja Goodness Coming with N+ on XBLA

posted Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:50 PM by johnporcaro
In the comments, Shamrock makes a good point that the screenshots for N+ don't do the game justice.  He suggests that we put up the video from Xbox.com, so you get a better idea of what the game is about.  Video: N+ Gameplay Trailer On Metanet Read More
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Meet and Eat Wednesday Night in San Francisco

posted Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:39 PM by johnporcaro
If you live in the Bay Area, don't forget to stop by the Xbox and Games for Windows Community "Meet-and-Eat" tomorrow night, in San Francisco.  Chris, Nelson and Sara will be there, along with Major Nelson, e, and TriXie.  Once again, Read More
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Gamerscore Blogcast - 050 - John and Tony Take the Mic

posted Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:05 PM by johnporcaro
Chris, Nelson, and Sara are all on their way to GDC, but we noticed they left the podcasting equipment behind.  Tony and I didn't want our very special 50th episode to pass without fanfare, so we decided to record a show ourselves.  MP3 File: Read More
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GDC - Bringing It Home

posted Monday, February 18, 2008 4:36 PM by DirtyDiva
Heads up! For those who can't make it to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) this week, coverage will be brought to you through the Xbox LIVE Marketplace starting on February 20. You will be able to watch the keynote speech by John Schappert, Read More
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N+ Takes the XBLA Stage this Wednesday

posted Monday, February 18, 2008 12:14 PM by DirtyDiva
This week, XBLA is offering you the chance to play as a ninja whose mission is to save the world from evil robots. Should you have the need, you can also pull a friend over to the couch or hop on Xbox LIVE and play co-op. If you don't feel like teaming Read More
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Leap, Sneak and Evade Your Way to Safety as the World’s Most Elusive Ninja in “N+,” An Innovative Platformer Launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!

posted Monday, February 18, 2008 9:00 AM by DirtyDiva
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HD-DVD Statement from Xbox

posted Monday, February 18, 2008 6:00 AM by BIGVIP
We do not believe the recent reports about HD DVD will have any material impact on the Xbox 360 platform or our position in the marketplace.  As we’ve long stated, we believe it is games that sell consoles and Xbox 360 continues to have the largest Read More
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Wanted Man, or Mistaken Identity - Is Nelson in GTA4?

posted Friday, February 15, 2008 10:38 AM by CPaladino
Want to see something uncanny?  That Nelson is a mysterious cat to begin with, but take a look at something. If he emails you for Overnight Success, or an interview opportunity - I would do my best to respond immediately - especially with this newfound Read More
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Overnight Success: Discs of Tron

posted Friday, February 15, 2008 10:34 AM by Nelson Rodriguez
Tal has been playing video games from the earliest days of action-oriented pixels and he even held a job at Atari, the legendary games company, many moons ago.  He is now a tools programmer at a major auction website, but he spends a lot of his free Read More
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January NPD Summary

posted Friday, February 15, 2008 7:43 AM by johnporcaro
In an email we sent to media last night, we joined in the monthly "NPD Dance" to give our take on January's sales in the U.S.  Some highlights: Xbox 360 experienced a record-setting holiday that has not slowed down in 2008. NPD today reported Read More
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January NPD Update

posted Thursday, February 14, 2008 6:00 PM by Gamerscore News
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Gamerscore Blogcast - 049 - HD, Free Stuff, and Grilled Cheese

posted Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:45 PM by CPaladino
Still preparing for GDC, and some larger game launches that are coming down the road. PS - If you live in the US and haven't gotten your sweetheart a gift by the time you are reading this, good luck - it's Valentine's Day. MP3 File: 11.9 MB, 35 minutes Read More
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Sweet Niblets

posted Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:42 PM by johnporcaro
We apologise for having too many posts about Hannah Montana.  Those responsible have been sacked. Read More
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GDC Bringing It Home

posted Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:00 AM by Gamerscore News
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