Thanks to Alex over at MadCatz I am kicking off the XBS COD MW2 contest today. Winners will receive either a MadCatz Xbox 360 MW 2 controller (white or Black our choice or an Xbox 360 Throat Communicator) One Grand Prize Winner will win A controller and a Throat Communicator the color of the controller will again be our choice. The MW 2 controller looks great and has special buttons on the bottom to allow for mapping weapons and other features. The Throat Communicator uses the same technology as the Military. Take a look at the screen shots below. Here is how to enter to make it fair I wanted to offer 2 ways to enter the first way is to post in our forums in the contest thread. I have placed a few suggestions when posting there. The second way is to follow me on Twitter Col_Blair you must allow me to DM you on Twitter to win. The rules are simple the contest is open to anyone in the US Winners must be 18 or over to receive the prize. One post in the forums and you must be a registered member to post in the forums. If asked to RT a message on Twitter only one is needed as not to spam other followers. Winners will be chosen and all dissensions are final in the event a winner is ineligible another winner will be pick. Let’s kick off the countdown to the biggest game of the year with some free swag. Thanks to MadCatz and a special thanks to Alex for his help in getting the prizes.
This week we have Dragon Age: Origins from BioWare and EA Also there is Lego Rock Band from TT Games and Harmonix. On the XBL Marketplace you have the new Brutal Legend DC pack Tears of the Hextadon. Rock Band DLC packs from Foo Fighters 03 and The Nirvana Bleach DLC pack. It’s going to be another expensive week enjoy.
Valve sent over the newest TV spot for Left 4 Dead 2 the game comes out November 17th. Enjoy the spot which features music from the group clutch. The game will have new weapons, modes and of course new Zombies to kill.
I was sent a video today featuring Double Fine’s own Kee Chi and Brad Muir as they go head to head while Tim Schafer himself offers commentary. The footage is from the Brutal Legend DLC pack Tears of Hextadon. This DLC pack contains two maps and the Axe of Odin. The cost will be 400 MS and hits tomorrow on XBL. It will also be on the PSN on November 5th. You need to stop by our forums to watch the video but I hope you enjoy it.
To celebrate the release of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City which includes both The Lost and the Damned and The Balled of Gay Tony on one special disc today. The disc version does not require the original GTAIV disc and retails for $39.99. Of course you can buy the new episode from the XBL marketplace but you will need to use the GTAIV disc to launch it. Rockstar has a weekend plan with special events for Gold XBL Members. See below for all the details.
For those who pre-ordered Valve’s Left 4 Dead 2 the Demo went live on the XBL Marketplace yesterday. The PC demo hit today so start downloading and take a look at the upcoming sequel. I got a chance to play the Xbox 360 version and was surprised at the changes and the look of the game. Valve really made some great changes to make it a bit more realistic and less hand-holding while playing. Please remember this is for those who pre-ordered only Gold XBL members will have a chance to play the demo in early November.
The new DJ scratching game DJ Hero is in stores today. Activision is letting gamers experience the life of a real DJ and scratch master. The game includes the turntable controller and yes it is wireless. There is also a Renegade version this comes in a hard-shell case that turns into a stand and also has gold finish on the controller. The special Renegade Edition also comes with 2 song CD from Jay-Z and EMINEM.
Namco Bandai’s Tekken 6 is in stores today and this is the first time Xbox 360 owners get a chance to play a Tekken game. The game is available in 2 versions the game only or the game and a special Limited Edition wireless fight stick & Art Book. Tekken fans have been waiting for the next game and it’s now out. If your interested in the special bundle with the Wireless fight stick and art book check your local store to see if they are available this was a pre-order bundle.
For racing fans Turn 10’s Forza 3 is now in stores everywhere with over 400 cars the new Forza is huge. The game includes a code to redeem 10 classic cars from past Forza games (in game credits needed to add then to your garage) also a pack that includes the test tracks including Sidewinder. The new Forza contains more tools for those who enjoy custom painting their cars and new features. It’s going to be another expensive week as several new games are in stores this week.
Double Fine and EA sent word that a new DLC pack will be released for Brutal Legend on November 3rd. The new DLC pack will be called Tears of the Hextadon and will cost 400 MS Points the new DLC pack will expand the multiplayer experience. Brutal Legend has receive praise from reviewers and gamers alike the new DLC pack should help keep gamers playing the game and add two great maps to play on as an added bonus everyone who downloads the new DLC pack will receive a free Axe, The Blade of Ormagöden to add to the arsenal of weapons.
It’s almost Halloween and EA wants to help gamers get in the spirit. Starting tomorrow EA’s Dead Space will be available for only 19.99 on the XBL service Games on Demand. Take control of Isaac Clarke and see if you can solve what exactly is going on in the space station. Games on Demand allow you to buy full games and download them right to your Hard Drive. Dead Space is a perfect game for this week and at 19.99 it’s a good deal.
There is a new title update or patch now out for the Xbox 360 version of NBA Live 10. PS3 owners a patch is also on its way but no ETA at the time of posting this. Below is the list of all fixes and adjustments the update includes.
XBS will take part in the NHL Community Playdate on October 28th from 3:00-9:00 PM (PST) I will add all the gamertags and if you send a request please say or type NHL 10 Playdate. Along with the event there will be a live chat with the dev team. I hope all you NHL fans will join us for a good time and some great hockey. All skill levels are welcomed it’s more about the community than winning. It’s also a chance to talk with members of the team and ask questions. Here is a list of those attending and their gamertags. If you cannot play you can come back and click on the link to join the live chat you can set it to send you an email reminder. Development Team EADevLitty, EADevRammer, EADevMahar, EADevAgostini, EADevGameplay, EADevOnline, EADevQA Community Members: EADevSk88z, Luger33, FiveForBoarding, IIx GURU xII – http://EASPORTS.com, rcb031 – http://crashthenet.ca, seeson, AddictAlvin157 – http://360Junkies.com, ladyluck36 – http://gamertagradio.com, COL BLAIR – http://xboxsolution.com, msnhockey – http://theufhl.com http://snapshot-hockey.net, MPDamon – http://TheSportsGameGuy.com, InvisibleC0w – http://SFX-360.com. Click Here
I got an email from 2K Sports there is a new update that addresses several issues. Below is a list of the things corrected and it seems they covered most of the issues. The next time you put the game in you will be prompted to allow for the update.
San Andres had Base jumping and it was popular and a fun feature. When GTA IV hit the game was great but sadly they did not allow you to base jump anymore. Now Rockstar sent over this clip that shows the new base jumping feature in the multiplayer mode when you buy the new DLC The Balled of Gay Tony which is being released both as a double episode retail disc and on the XBL marketplace. You must be over the age of 21 to watch enter your birth date and enjoy this clip. You’ll see the teaser for the upcoming contest on the Social Club teams of two will compete for the best time. Watch it though as others in your game can slow you down by using weapons and making it harder. Sounds like a cool contest to kick off the new DLC content.
Ubisoft released Panzer General Allied Assault exclusively for the XBL Arcade. The game will cost 800 MS points and features a single player and an online mode. The series has been popular and the latest game is now available remember you can try the trial version before buying the full retail game.
Wrestling fans everywhere should be excited today THQ’s Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 hit stores everywhere. This year they beefed up the create-a-player modes and now you can not only create a superstar but have them enter the main story. Of course the online mode is back and with last year’s excellent changes to the series. It looks like Smackdown vs. Raw is going to delivery more elbow dropping action and if you are not down with that as DX would say we have two words for you. Just kidding the game is also out for the PS3 it is going to be one expensive week for gamers.
For FIFA fans today I have good news as EA Sports announced that FIFA 10 is in Stores everywhere. Many of you know they release the game in the UK first and I have heard a lot of great things about this year’s FIFA. In Fact FIFA 10 is the best FIFA version to date available for the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles. If you’re a fan go out and get your copy today.
Gearbox and 2K Games have joined forces to bring out Boderlands a cell-shaded game that takes part RPG and part FPS genres and puts them together. The game is huge and ideal for 2-4 players in Co-Op. Tons of weapons and strange characters I only had a chance to play it for a little but so far I have enjoyed every bit of the game. I will say this is unlike any game I have played in a very long time. Mixing the two genres gives the game a new twist the Cell-Shaded animation gives Borderlands its own style. It’s also out for PS3 and the PC version should be hitting stores in about 2 weeks.
Freddie, Brian, Deacon and Roger will all appear in Lego Rock Band. Queen will not only appear in their Lego form. They will have 2 songs “We Will Rock You” and “We are the Champions”. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will add to the already impressive lineup of groups and add to the sound track. I am looking forward to this one the game will be for everyone but have enough to make the adults also want to play it. The game is scheduled next month and the news ties in perfectly as today Rock Band just released the Queen 10 song DLC pack. I hope they will sell the figures as I would love to own my own set of the group as their Lego miniatures.
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