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Games for Windows Live is now Gold for free
Posted on July 23rd, 2008 by MASA.
Categories: Gaming, PC.
Microsoft announced yesterday that Games for Windows that are a part of Games for Windows Live (used to be called Vista Live) will work like they had the gold version of that subscription.
Originally, if you had Xbox Live Gold, you would have Games for Windows Live Gold as well, and you could use the same gamertag, and your gamerscore and achievements would be combined on your PC and your Xbox 360.
Now, you don’t have to pay for a Games for Windows Live Gold Subscription, you can play with all the features of Gold for free.
If you don’t have an Xbox, and play a Games for Windows Live enabled game, you can play with gamers on the Xbox version of the game, and can play in Matchmaking games that use TruSkill (which still has flaws).
This doesn’t mean that Xbox Live Gold Subscriptions are now free. This only applies to PC games.
Nintendo denied from appeal against Anascape, still fighting
Posted on July 23rd, 2008 by MASA.
Categories: GCN, Gaming, Wii.
Anascape, the company that claims that they “invented” controller buttons (analog buttons on a remote control [which seems to only apply to game companies]), won another suit (filed in 2006) against Nintendo late 2007.
Recently, Nintendo was rejected a request to appeal by the US District Judge of Texas for the above case ruling that would force them to pay $21 million or risk of getting blocked from selling any WaveBirds (the wireless GameCube controllers), regular GameCube controllers and the Wii Classic Controller.
Nintendo is currently taking this to the Federal Circuit court, where they hope they can win.
Bungie Day Gamerpics and Theme revealed
Posted on July 6th, 2008 by MASA.
Categories: Gaming, Xbox360.
Whoops! Microsoft released the Bungie Day gamerpics and themes a day early. What was meant to be released on Monday got released today.
Below are the gamerpics from Bungie day last year, and the ones for this year.
And the new theme:
Sony removes PS3 firmware update 2.40
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 by MASA.
Categories: Gaming, PS3.
Today, Sony pulled the PlayStation 3 Firmware update 2.4 after complaints arose over the update bricking player’s machines. Sony claims that this was because of a “limited number” of calls related to this problem and this conflict generates a “low volume” of support calls were made, and Sony wants to please the general audience that is PlayStation 3 owners.
Translation: “We screwed up on Version 2.40 and we know about it because we got a bazillion calls within the first few hours. We decided to pull the version and provide a working version later on”.
Sony, a limited number is a number. You could have just said, we recieved some phone calls with customers that are having this problem. Just give us a working Version 2.40, thanks.
Why 7/7 is the best for Halo fans
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 by MASA.
Categories: Gaming, Xbox360.
Last year, Bungie day meant cheaper maps and free themes and gamerpics.
But that was last year, who cares about Halo 2 maps packs being cheaper? That’s right. No one. No worry though, because Bungie is giving Halo fans a lot more cool stuff. This year, Bungie (fans of 7) is going to be giving away:
- 7 gamerpics that you can only download Monday only (same as last year)
- Cold Storage (yes, that new map they just announced will be free on Monday. Seriously, a free map!)
- And the Legendary Map Pack will be worth 600 Microsoft points (a drop in 200 Points!). It still includes the free 3 month subscription to Bungie Pro (this offer will not be available after 7/7)
For those who haven’t seen Cold Storage, there’s a picture of it on this post. Cold Storage is based off the Halo: Combat Evolved map Chill Out. To top everything off, Bungie produced a ViDoc called “And on the Seven7h day…” which is available on their website (via this link).
Nintendo removes all hope for homebrew Wii apps in newest update
Posted on June 16th, 2008 by MASA.
Categories: Gaming, Wii.
If you like the idea of using a Wii for homebrew apps, then you better not install the new Wii System Update, at 3.3. Nintendo is trying to hide this update under the guise of a new Mii Channel bug fix, one that would allow a player to move a Mii from the Mii Plaza (the default area for the Mii Channel) to the Mii Parade (the one that allows you to share Miis). This is problematic!
The update also includes functionality that will delete any modified save files that are “unauthorized” because they could “impair gameplay or the Wii console” itself.
If you are a homebrew fan or someone who wants Linux on their Wii, DO NOT INSTALL VERSION 3.3 of the Wii Menu Software.
Spyro and Guilty Gear coming to Xbox Originals
Posted on June 11th, 2008 by MASA.
Categories: Gaming, Old School, Xbox, Xbox360.
According to Major Nelson, Guilty Gear XX Reloaded and The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning will be on Xbox Originals next Monday for 1200 MS points.
Force Unleashed character appearing in Soul Calibur IV
Posted on June 11th, 2008 by MASA.
Categories: Gaming, PS3, Xbox360.
We already know that Yoda (Xbox 360 only) and Darth Vader (PS3 only) are appearing in the next installment of the Soul Calibur series, but a few days ago Namco reveled that the new “Secret Apprentice” will be included in the fray as a playable character. No details are known about any moves or how to unlock this new character (his name is Starkiller), however it’s known that Starkiller will be appearing in both console versions of Soul Calibur IV. More data about this character will be available near the release of Soul Calibur IV on July 29th.
Rare sends out super secret wallpaper about Banjo Kazooie. Secret characters within
Posted on May 20th, 2008 by MASA.
Categories: Gaming, Xbox360.
And we got one! The wallpaper, sent to 30 winners of a contest that was hidden in the recent scribes update, contains characters portraits from Nuts and Bolts. But it also contains blurred out (possible spoilers) secret characters that will appear in Nuts and Bolts.
From the picture, we can make out some other characters that are possibly from other Rare franchises (Viva Piñata, specifically Furgy [3rd row 2nd picture]), and maybe that squirrel Conkor, too (but then the bottom right also doesn’t look like him).
This info is not available anywhere else (yet).
We aren’t sure about the hidden characters, but you can help us id them by posting your ideas in the comments.
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Banjo Kazooie 3 Info leaked
Posted on May 12th, 2008 by MASA.
Categories: Gaming, Xbox360.
Unfortunately for Rare, someone in the company has leaked 13 secret photos from the new BK game, which is going to be titled Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts.
You can check them out here. Use them to formulate what you think this game will be like, then you will find out on November this year.
EDIT: Sources state that the game will be very vechile based, allowing you to create your own vechiles and then test them out. You get to mix and mash stuff and build in almost a “LEGO like” fashion. You know you want this game.
WiiWare releases
Posted on May 12th, 2008 by MASA.
Categories: Gaming, Wii.
Had you not played your Wii today, you might not have seen the awesome new Wii Shop Channel (the layout will look different).
With WiiWare, Nintendo has stepped into digital distribution, a first for Nintendo, and a way to make gamers buy quality games at lower prices. Nintendo has also announced that new WiiWare titles will appear every Monday (this may seem a bit tough). Currently, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (should have been renamed to Final Fantasy: how long can we make this subtitle), LostWinds, Defend your Castle, Pop, V.I.P Casino: Blackjack and TV Show King (which looks rather lame).
So check it out, you might find something interesting.