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1 vs. 100 Xbox Live FAQ
The hot ticket on Xbox Live right now is the debut of Xbox Live Primetime and the massively multiplayer game show, 1 vs. 100. We answer any questions you might have about the show right here.
Microsoft Xbox 360 E3 2009 News, Previews, Screens & Info
After a slow start to 2009, Microsoft is expected to make a big splash at E3 2009. We cover it all right here.
Microsoft Project Natal Fact Sheet
Microsoft stole the show at E3 2009 with its new motion controller, codenamed Project Natal. The new controller isn't a wand or remote like other systems have, and is instead a video camera, microphone, and special sensors that see you in full 3D so your whole body becomes the controller. We have a full fact sheet straight from Microsoft on all of the details of Project Natal.
Need for Speed Shift Car and Track Lists
EA have officially announced the full car and track lists for Need for Speed: Shift, currently scheduled for release September 22nd, 2009. We have the full lists right here.
Guitar Hero 5 Band List Revealed
Activision today officially revealed the artists that will appear in Guitar Hero 5, currently scheduled for release in September. They didn't tell us what songs the bands would contribute, but we can look at the lists and hope for the best.
Microsoft E3 2009 Press Conference Recap
Microsoft’s E3 2009 press conference was a doozy. We have all of the big news and announcements right here. The highlights – Forza 3 coming in October, Crackdown 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Splinter Cell Conviction, Halo: Reach from Bungie, LastFM, Facebook, Twitter all coming to Xbox 360, Metal Gear Solid Rising, and a motion sensing camera codenamed “Natal”. We have full details on all of this and more right here.
The Guitar Hero Workout
After playing Guitar Hero: Metallica like crazy and being exhausted at the end of the day, I started wondering about how good of a workout Guitar Hero or Rock Band really is. After finding only snarky responses to this question from years ago on Yahoo! Answers from people that clearly didn’t know anything (par for the course, eh?), I did a little research on my own. Find out just how good of a workout Guitar Hero can be right here.
Guitar Hero: Metallica Full Song List
The biggest, baddest, best plastic instrument music game is finally out and we have the full track listing for Guitar Hero: Metallica right here.
Streaming Netflix Movies on Xbox 360 FAQ
One of the hottest features of the Xbox 360 these days is that you can use it to watch Netflix “Instant Watch” movies on your TV rather than your PC. We have all of the details right here.
Videogame Industry Megaton Announcements - A History
Over the last few years, any new announcement that may have an impact in the videogame industry has been labeled a “megaton”. Forums go crazy speculating what the announcement might be and hype builds to critical mass before, without fail, the announcement turns out to be a dud. We take a look at the history of the "megaton" as well as share some ideas of what announcements we actually consider to be megaton worthy.
5 Reasons to Buy an Xbox 360 (Not a PS3 or Wii)
If you haven’t jumped in to the next generation of videogame consoles yet, deciding between the Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii can be a challenge. We try to help here with our top five reasons why the Xbox 360 is great for the whole family and why you should buy an it instead of a Wii or PS3. They are all great systems, but the Xbox 360 just does some things better.
How To Get Xbox Live for Less Than $50 a Year
One of the arguments the competition makes against the Xbox 360 is that their online services are free while Xbox Live Gold costs $50. Beyond the “Well, it costs money because it is better” counter-argument, you can also rub their face in the fact that you didn’t actually pay $50 for a year of Live. How, you ask? Find out all of the details on how to get Xbox Live for less right here.
Gaming on a Budget Part 1
Getting all of the games you want is expensive. Unless, of course, you know where to look. Everything you need to know about how to get the most out of your gaming dollar is here.
The Xbox 360 Games of 2008 - In One Sentence Each
To wrap up our 2008 Xbox 360 Games coverage, we borrowed an idea from NeoGAF where you describe a game with one sentence. Some are funny, some aren’t, but all of them are like super secret inside jokes that no one will understand unless they played that particular game. If you have any jokes or ideas about the Xbox 360’s 2008 lineup you’d like to share, send them in and we might add them to the list.
2008 Xbox 360 Games Special Awards
Our Top 10 Xbox 360 Games of 2008 list is out of the way, but the awards don’t stop there. We also have picks for Developer and Publisher of the year, Most Overhyped, Most Underappreciated, and more. We didn’t worry about Best Graphics or Best Music or specific genre awards, however, because those categories would have mostly been identical to our 2008 Top Ten list anyway, so we focused on other categories instead.
Xbox 360 Buyer's Guide
When you are going to spend your hard earned cash on a new game console, it is usually a good idea to do your homework first so you know exactly what you are getting yourself into. We have a full buyer's guide for the Xbox 360 that should tell you everything you need to know.
2008 Xbox 360 Holiday Gift Guide
Finding a gift for a gamer in your life can be pretty tough, but hopefully this guide will help you out. We cover the hottest games of 2008, complete with review links and ESRB rating information, so you can find just the right gift.
Rock Band 2 vs. Guitar Hero: World Tour (X360)
At last, the two heavyweights meet on an even playing field. Guitar Hero: World Tour and Rock Band 2 are both very good music games, but which one comes out on top? Which one has the better songs? Which one has the better instruments? Find the answers to all of these questions and more right here.
Guitar Hero: World Tour Instruments Overview
We’re kind of reaching critical mass as far as plastic instruments go. Everyone has a stack of guitars and at least one drum kit (or three), and I know I’m not alone in my fear that one day they will bind together to form a super robot that will enslave us all. We wouldn’t be feeding this plastic monster if the new instruments coming out every year weren’t so darn good, though, so it is a double-edged sword. Find out how the Guitar Hero: World Tour instruments stack up right here.
Best and Worst Games for Boosting Your Xbox 360 Gamerscore
One of the best things about the Xbox 360 is the achievements that are built into every game. They give you a little extra motivation to play a game longer than you would have in the past in order to add a few points to your gamerscore. I know, I know, your gamerscore is meaningless, but there is nothing quite as satisfying as playing a game and hearing the little sound effect and the “Achievement Unlocked” window pops up. Here is a list of the best and worst games for improving your score.
How To Choose The Right Games For Your Kids
If you play a lot of video games, more than likely your kids are going to want to play them too. That is a good thing, of course, because sharing is caring, but it isn't such a good thing when the only games in your collection are Grand Theft Auto, Halo, Gears of War, and Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball. In this article we'll give you tips on how to choose games that are more suitable for kids as well as how to get the best experience for both you and your kids.
Rock Band 2 Instruments Overview
A big question that always comes up when a new Rock Band or Guitar Hero is released is how the new instruments compare with the older ones. Everyone already has a closet full of guitars and a drum kit hogging up a corner of a room somewhere, so spending another $60+ on another drum or guitar is a pretty hefty investment in both money as well as physical space. Are the Rock Band 2 wireless guitars and drums worth the investment? Find out right here.
Guitar Hero World Tour Full Song List
Activision has officially announced the full track list for Guitar Hero: World Tour. The game is scheduled to be on store shelves on October 26th. It is also noteworthy that this isn’t just a normal Guitar Hero game like we are used to. It will also include drums and vocals as well as a music studio to create your own songs. The instruments from Rock Band 2 will also be fully compatible as well. Rock on! Check out the full song list right here.
Xbox Live Survival Guide for Female Gamers
We all know that Xbox Live can be a scary place, but just imagine how different and downright disgusting it can be through the eyes of the fairer sex. Female gamers get singled out and harassed simply because they are girls trying to join the boys club that is Xbox Live, and that just isn’t fair. So we present to you now an article inspired by a reader e-mail (thanks Penny!) – The Xbox Live Survival Guide for Gals.
Xbox 360 Price Guide
Surprisingly, one of the most common questions we see through e-mail and search results has to do with prices for Xbox 360 systems and accessories. So this article is a clean and simple listing of the MSRP for all of the Xbox 360 items you might need.