Archive for the ‘News’ category

A New Controller from Microsoft?

December 28th, 2007

So it’s starting to look like the rumor from yesterday might have some legs to stand on after all, at least according to teamxbox.com. They stated in their post this morning that they can “confirm that Microsoft has been researching alternative input technologies for the last two years.” Another interesting quote: “Particularly, Microsoft has looked at ways to improve the right analog stick input and you’ll hear more about those efforts soon.”

I wouldn’t imagine teamxbox would “confirm” this kind of thing unless they had some sort of confirmation themselves. I guess if they’re right, we should know sooner rather than later if this is all true.

Link: Microsoft Cooking Up an Enhanced Xbox 360 Controller?

Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom Demo on Xbox Live

December 27th, 2007

Major Nelson has informed us that the KUF:COD demo has made it’s way to Xbox Live today. If you’re like me and don’t really know much about this game, here is it’s official page on Xbox.com. Be sure to let us know what you think once you’ve checked out the demo for yourself.

Link: Demo: KUF:COD Playable Demo

Cast your votes for the Xbox 2007 Community Choice Awards

December 27th, 2007

The 2007 Community Choice Awards are coming to a close on December 31st. Head over to the Xbox Forums and cast your votes in such categories as: Best Game, Best Weapon, Best Vehicle, etc… Currently, Call of Duty 4 is edging out Halo 3 as Best Game, so if you’re a Halo 3 fan, you better get over there and even things out.

Link: Xbox 2007 Community Choice Awards

Rumor: Xbox 360 to get Motion Control?

December 27th, 2007

According to some reports, Microsoft may be working with Saratoga, California firm Gyration to get motion control on the Xbox 360. Details are still pretty thin, so chalk this one up as a rumor for now. According to the report, motion control may be provided via add-on module, similar to the 3rd party add-ons that are currently in existence.

Link: Microsoft Plans Motion Sensing Controller [Via Gaming Bits]

SpongeBob SquarePants hits XBLA

December 26th, 2007

All the sites have already mentioned this, so I guess I need to as well. SpongeBob SquarePants Underpants Slam has been released on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 points.

Link: Arcade: SpongeBob SquarePants Underpants Slam!

Xbox Live having issues again?

December 25th, 2007

I don’t know about you guys, but I am currently experiencing symptoms similar to the ones I had Saturday. I am able to sign into Xbox Live, sometimes after a couple attempts. When loading a game, however, I usually get signed out of Live for some reason. Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same thing.