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MS: Create Original Games and Share them Online

February 20th, 2008

In their GDC keynote earlier today, Microsoft announced that users will soon have the ability to play, rate and share community-created games over Xbox LIVE. Along with the announcement came the news that seven original XNA 2.0 games will be immediately available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Hit the link for the full press release.

Update: Major Nelson has just announced the availability of the XNA Creators Club Game Launcher from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The app will allow you to download an launch games from the XNA Creators Club.

Link: Xbox 360 Becomes First Video Game Console Ever to Invite the World to Create Original Games and Share Online With Millions

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Breaking: Gears of War 2 Confirmed for November 2008!

February 20th, 2008


Video: Gears of War 2 GDC Teaser

Cliffy B just announced at the Microsoft GDC Keynote that Gears of War 2 will be coming in November and will be an Xbox 360 exclusive. Everyone expected this announcement today, but it’s sure nice to hear it confirmed.

We were also given some details on the 2008 lineup for Xbox 360. The full press release can be found here.

Update: The announcement trailer has been embedded above.

Update #2: Major Nelson informs us that the trailer is available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace in HD as well as free Gears of War 2 theme and picture pack.

Link: Joystiq live from the Microsoft GDC keynote

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Halo 3 Auto Update Goes Live Tomorrow

February 19th, 2008

The previously announced auto update for Halo 3 is confirmed to go live tomorrow, February 20th in the “wee hours.” The update contains the much anticipated “melee fix” that has been talked about for quite some time. If you haven’t already read the details, hit the link for a good read.

Link: Halo 3 AutoUpdate

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Call of Duty 4 #1 on LIVE Once Again

February 19th, 2008

[Insert witty image about CoD4/Halo3 here.]

Major Nelson has just posted his weekly Xbox LIVE stats for last week and for the third week in a row Call of Duty 4 gets to waive the foam finger.

Now one must wonder if Halo 3 will ever make a triumphant return to reclaim it’s throne.

Link: LIVE Activity for week of 2/11

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Halo 3 Vehicle Training Begins

February 19th, 2008

Microsoft and the U.S. Army have launched the third and final installment of Halo 3 training, this time the focus being on Vehicles. (See Sniper School and Heavy Weapons Training.) As before, we are given a Play & Win Sweepstakes to go along with the training. As of this posting, the official U.S. Army Vehicles Play & Win website has yet to be launched, but you can still enter the sweepstakes by downloading the free gamerpic pack (a free theme is available as well) from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. All of this is building up to the Halo 3 Championship Tournament taking place in April, so be sure to start practicing now.

Since I am at work, I cannot confirm the existence of the new training videos on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, however I’m sure they will be available soon, if they aren’t at the moment.

I’ll be sure to update this post when the official website launches.

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XBLA Wednesday: N+

February 18th, 2008

n.gifLong anticipated N+ is finally coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wendesday for 800 points. Metanet Software has announced via their website that they have received approval from Microsoft and can now officially confirm the game’s release date.

Also available are some gamerpic packs, which Metanet is quick to point out will not be free, much to their admitted frustration.

Link: N+ on XBLA this Wednesday (the 20th)!! YES!!!!!!! [Via Kotaku]

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