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The New Xbox Experience

Shafnitz — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:58:37 +0000

Earlier this evening, Microsoft pushed the New Xbox Experience out to everyone who applied for the NXE Preview Program. Since I was unlucky enough not to be chosen in any of the three waves of the program, I was excited to learn that I would still get my hands on the NXE before update goes live on Wednesday.

There have been plenty of hands-on reviews by the major gaming sites and blogs, so I won’t reiterate all the things that are already common knowledge. I’ll just state the following:
Interface = Super-fast
Netflix = Pure Awesomeness
Avatars = Pretty Darn Cool

Here’s my new gamerpic, for good measure:

Import Halo 3 Saved Films with GameVee.com

Shafnitz — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:57:38 +0000

GameVee.com has recently added support for importing your Halo 3 saved films into GameVee as video files. You’ll need to create an account, which is quick and painless, but once that’s done, the process couldn’t be easier. You’ll need to provide them with your gamertag and name of the saved film in your file share. Through some kind of black magic, they’ll turn your saved film into a bonafide video you can share on the intarwebs. It can take a while depending on the length of the saved film, but you’ll get an email notifying you when the import has been completed.

I’m a big fan so far. I plan on importing all of the saved films of me doing cool things (which is only about a half-dozen). Check it out and be sure to share your imported videos in the comments. And let me know what you think of my Twofer video embedded above.

Link: GameVee.com [Via Bungie.net]

Believe Piñata

Shafnitz — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:48:39 +0000

If you remember the Halo 3 Believe ads that ran shortly before the game was released, you’ll appreciate this Viva Piñata take on the same concept. I’m not sure if this is homemade or some sort of viral marketing campaign. They used toys that came with Burger King kids’ meals last year, so I’m leaning towards homemade. Either way, it’s awesome. And on the same note, I’m really looking forward to Viva Piñata 2.

Link: Believe Pinata

New Red vs. Blue PSA

Shafnitz — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:11:33 +0000

Embedded above is a new PSA from the Red vs. Blue guys. The video contains many suggestions for things you can say on internet forums to be unique and original. Enjoy!

Link: Red vs. Blue PSA 36

Discovery Channel Commercial Gaming Spoof

Shafnitz — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:35:45 +0000

The Moral Of The Story: Don’t Look At Your Presents Before Christmas

MrSpinch — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:31:57 +0000

This is the kind of crap that I’m going to pull on my kids if anyone’s foolish enough to marry me. It might be a few months late, but it’s never too late to soak in the schadenfreude.

Link: THIS is how much Xbox 360 MEANS to people!

Coolest Crossover Hack Ever: Mario + Halo

Shafnitz — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:03:20 +0000

Words cannot describe the beauty that is Super Mario Fusion.

Head over to the You Tube page for a link to the playable demo.

Link: Super Mario Fusion [Via Kotaku]

Funniest Halo 3 Suicide You’ll See All Day

Shafnitz — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:40:18 +0000

I didn’t realize those things were that durable.