Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm a PS3 Exclusive Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Evolving the head-to-head fighting action of the Ultimate Ninja series, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm lets players battle in full 3D across massive environments. Players will unleash powerful jutsu attacks, perform acrobatic evasive manoeuvres and even run up walls and over water as they pursue their opponent for ninja supremacy. Players can customize their character’s fighting style and recruit up to two support characters to put their own stamp on the action. Each character in the game is capable of transforming into powerful Awakening forms under certain gameplay conditions, offering new traits and abilities to the game’s impressive ninja roster of 25 popular characters from the animated series. Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm supports head-to-head multiplayer fighting for up to two players.
Xbox 360 version of GTA4 Outsells PS3 Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Gamers have voted with their wallets, and the results are in. The Xbox 360™ version of “Grand Theft Auto IV” has sold more than 100,000 copies, or 20%, more than the PLAYSTATION 3 version in the UK since the game’s release last Tuesday, 29th April. The groundbreaking latest instalment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise from Rockstar Games offers seamless multiplayer enhanced by Xbox LIVE® plus exclusive downloadable episodes coming this Autumn, making Xbox 360 the best way to experience this historic milestone in gaming.
GTA IV Breaks Launch Records Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), said today that Grand Theft Auto IV has surpassed all-time entertainment records for day one and week one sales by dollar value. Released on Tuesday, April 29th, Grand Theft Auto IV, the critically acclaimed video game, has sold through to consumers approximately 6 million units globally with an estimated retail value of more than $500 million in the first week. Grand Theft Auto IV sold approximately 3.6 million units on its opening day with a retail value of approximately $310 million globally.
Fallout 3 To Feature Original Soundtrack By Award-Winning Composer Inon Zur Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, announced today that Inon Zur has created the original musical score for Bethesda Softworks’ highly anticipated post-apocalyptic video game, Fallout® 3. Zur, an award-winning composer, has created numerous scores for films, television, and new media.
World in Conflict Map-Making Contest Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, has launched the official “World in Conflict™ Map Making Contest Sponsored by NVIDIA®” to challenge aspiring level designers and amateur game developers to create new multiplayer environments for World in Conflict. The competition offers World in Conflict map makers cash and prizes as well the opportunity to have their maps become “official” and included in a future World in Conflict product.
Mass Effect PC - Is Piracy The Better Choice? Fast Silicon :: Wednesday, May 07, 2008
"DRM Systems do not work. Name a system that hasn't been easily cracked by the stereotypical pimply nerd teen within days or weeks of an implementation. You can't. They inconvenience legitimate users. They turn product purchases into merely permission to use an asset. They are always (as in ALWAYS) defeated within a very brief timeframe of their implementation, turning a huge capital investment by a content producer into the cyber equivalent of that film "The Money Pit" . And, they can easily make legitimately purchased content become a "cyber brick".
Do you think this cannot happen? Microsoft's "Plays For Sure" anyone? "Plays For Sure" was an ironic choice of words for a system that has now left millions of people with content that, come September, will no longer play."
Echocrome (PS3) Gaming Heaven :: Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Echochrome is a puzzle game, however it breaks the usual tried and tested mould by letting the gamer change and alter the in game perception to solve the puzzles. These optical illusions are rather unique within the puzzle world and the focus is entirely based on wireframe style graphics.
A series of platforms are presented mid air against a backdrop of pure white. In the midst of these platforms is a wire frame persona who continually walks along the current platform, accompanied by four shadowy echoes of that figure in various sections of that particular level.
Take-2: GTA IV Sales Estimates Too Low - Play.com: 80sales/min Xbox Scene :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/feder-gta-iv-sales-estimates-are-too-low ):
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Take-Two CEO Ben Feder has said that he believes analysts estimates for sales of Grand Theft Auto IV are too low.
A number of analysts and research firms have taken a shot at predicting the success of the game, with Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter estimating the game will sell over 9 million units this fiscal year, with Take-Two shipping 6 million units in the first week to meet demand.
"Our expectations are very high, higher than analysts give the game credit for," said Feder, speaking to Reuters.
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From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/play-com-taking-over-80-orders-per-minute-for-gta-iv ):
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Online retailer Play.com has revealed it has been taking over 80 orders per minute for Grand Theft Auto IV, released today.
Stuart Rowe, chief operating officer for Play.com, has said that the game is likely to smash previous sales records in the videogame sector.
"We're experiencing trading levels similar to what we would see in the run up to Christmas, taking over 80 orders per minute at peak times.
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Full Story: gamesindustry.biz(1) (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/feder-gta-iv-sales-estimates-are-too-low ) | gamesindustry.biz(2) (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/play-com-taking-over-80-orders-per-minute-for-gta-iv )
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Release This: Boom Blox, R-Type Command Highlight U.S. Debuts Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Gamasutra's latest "Release This!" examines a week that brings worldwide releases to a slow trickle, with Boom Blox and R-Type Command serving as highlights in the U.S. and UK.
Saling The World: Mario Kart Wii, GTAIV Top U.S. Multiplatform Charts Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Gamasutra's latest "Saling The World" charts find Mario Kart Wii taking an early multiplatform sales lead in North America, with the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 editions of Grand Theft Auto IV trailing close behind.
Critical Reception: Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV, which debuts this week to a Metacritic-averaged score of 99 out of 100.
echochrome™ Sony Games :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Available exclusively on PLAYSTATION®Store for the PC!
Featuring an elegant black and white art design inspired by the works of M.C. Escher, echochrome™ is a puzzle game unlike any other. With gameplay based on optical illusions, players must utilize five simple laws of perspective to join walkways, hide dangers, and create new paths to reach the “echos,” or shadow guides. Once you’ve mastered the five laws, use them to create your own mind-bending levels to play and share with friends using the custom level editor.
Key Features:
Elegant Graphics – Simple black-and-white art style
Unique Gameplay – Master perspective puzzles based on optical illusions across 56 challenging levels that are exclusive to the PSP® system version
Canvas Mode – Create your own custom levels to play and share with friends using wireless Ad Hoc
echochrome™ Sony Games :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Featuring an elegant black and white art design inspired by the works of M.C. Escher, echochrome™ is a puzzle game unlike any other. With gameplay based on optical illusions, players must utilize five simple laws of perspective to join walkways, hide dangers, and create new paths to reach the “echos,” or shadow guides. Once you’ve mastered the five laws, use them to create your own mind-bending levels to play and share with friends using the custom level editor.
Key Features:
Elegant Graphics – Simple black-and-white art style rendered in crisp 1080p HD
Unique Gameplay – Master perspective puzzles based on optical illusions across 56 challenging levels that are exclusive to the PLAYSTATION®3 system version
Canvas Mode – Create your own custom levels to play and share with friends over PLAYSTATION®Network. Users can even submit their best levels from within the game right to the game’s developers, who then pick the best levels to distribute to all echochrome PLAYSTATION®3 users worldwide
Iron Man™ Sony Games :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Based on the blockbuster movie by Marvel Studios, Iron Man™ blasts onto the all major gaming platforms! Immerse yourself in hardcore shooting action and explosive combat from the film as well as exclusive content created just for the game. Customize your Iron Man suit and battle against armies of fighter jets, tanks, armored Super Villains and more. You are a One Man Army. You are Iron Man.
Iron Man™ Sony Games :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Based on the blockbuster movie by Marvel Studios, Iron Man™ blasts onto the all major gaming platforms! Immerse yourself in hardcore shooting action and explosive combat from the film as well as exclusive content created just for the game. Customize your Iron Man suit and battle against armies of fighter jets, tanks, armored Super Villains and more. You are a One Man Army. You are Iron Man.
Iron Man™ Sony Games :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Based on the blockbuster movie by Marvel Studios, Iron Man™ blasts onto the all major gaming platforms! Immerse yourself in hardcore shooting action and explosive combat from the film as well as exclusive content created just for the game. Customize your Iron Man suit and battle against armies of fighter jets, tanks, armored Super Villains and more. You are a One Man Army. You are Iron Man.
R-Type® Command Sony Games :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
In a desperate war against the mysterious alien race known as the Bydo, humanity sends wave after wave of fighters into Bydo space – none of which are ever heard from again. Mankind’s main hope now resides with a lone commander, sent to lead a small armada on a perilous mission into the heart of the Bydo Empire. Low on fuel and forced to scavenge resources and equipment from his surroundings, the commander must use all his cunning and wits if he hopes to succeed, let alone make it home alive.
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit Demo Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Here's your chance to experience the explosive energy, raw emotion, and cinematic gameplay of Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit. Play as Goku or Yamcha in this single-player demo.
Beat the Demo for a Kung Fu Panda Code! Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Beat the Kung Fu Panda demo and get an exclusive cheat code for the full game which will allow you to unlock characters in multiplayer mode.
Hardware Analyst Breaks Down Cost Of Xbox 360?s 120GB Hard Drive Xbox Scene :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
From multiplayerblog.mtv.com (http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/05/06/hardware-analyst-breaks-down-cost-of-xbox-360s-120gb-hard-drive/ ):
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iSupli representative Krishna Chander expects the hard drive came from electronics manufacturers Toshiba or Seagate . When the hard drive ships to retail, it comes pre-loaded with starter software (i.e. Xbox Live Arcade trials) and "specific Gaming Instructions and some levels of the OS," said Chander.
Unlike an off-the-shelf drive that can simply be loaded into your standard PS3, Chander explained, the Xbox 360 drive's pricing also includes color tuning and packaging. This begins to drive the price up from what you might see at an online retailer like NewEgg.
The software-loaded drives are then sold to what's called Value Added Resellers (VARs). These folks take the base drives and apply the casing and packaging. iSuppli expects VARs purchase the drives for $75, before charging $5 to add their part to the final package that ends up appearing at your local games store.
These drives are then delivered to Microsoft. iSuppli believes the markup on the drives could be as much as $20, making the drives $100 a pop for Microsoft.
Microsoft then sets a suggested price for retail. In this case, it's $179.99.
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Full Story: multiplayerblog.mtv.com (http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/05/06/hardware-analyst-breaks-down-cost-of-xbox-360s-120gb-hard-drive/ )
How To: Quickly Contact Intelligent Life At XBOX Customer Service Xbox Scene :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
From consumerist.com (http://consumerist.com/5007862/how-to-quickly-contact-intelligent-life-at-xbox-customer-service ):
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Jason at Doombot has developed a process for reaching intelligent life at XBOX customer service. He discovered this easy 4-step procedure thanks to a XBOX 360 that enjoys not reading discs.
1. Call 1-800-4-MY-XBOX.
2. Get a reference number for your problem as quickly as possible. You may need to say "I already did that" when they try to make you do the troubleshooting script, just to expedite the process.
3. Hang up and call the escalated support number, 866-506-3826.
4. Talk to someone who knows what they're doing.
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Full Story: consumerist.com (http://consumerist.com/5007862/how-to-quickly-contact-intelligent-life-at-xbox-customer-service )
Yahoo investors seek Microsoft return Xbox Scene :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
From reuters.com (http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSN0228397020080505?sp=true ):
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Yahoo Inc's shares tumbled on Monday as investors punished the company for rejecting Microsoft Corp's $47.5 billion bid, though the fall was cushioned by hopes a deal may still be possible.
Shares of Yahoo fell as much as 20 percent in early Nasdaq trading before recovering some to trade at $24.47, still down 14 percent and far below the $33-per-share Microsoft offer.
Analysts expect a flurry of shareholder lawsuits against Yahoo, even as the Web pioneer pursues possible deals with other Internet media and advertising companies, such as Time Warner Inc's AOL Internet division.
But Yahoo's share fall was not as steep as the 30 percent plunge anticipated by some analysts, indicating there was still an "acquisition premium" built into the stock.
At $24.47, the stock is comfortably above its January 31 close of $19.18, before Microsoft disclosed its unsolicited offer.
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Full Story: reuters.com (http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSN0228397020080505?sp=true )
Microsoft denies Blu-ray rumors, again Xbox Scene :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
From gamepro.com (http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=182288 ):
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"As we have stated, we have no plans to introduce a Blu-ray drive for Xbox 360," said a Microsoft official in an email to GamePro on Monday. "Games are what drive consumers to purchase game consoles, and we remain focused on providing the largest library of blockbuster games available."
On Friday, the Economic Daily News (via Digitimes) reported that Pegatron Technology has secured an order from Microsoft to manufacture Xbox 360 models with internal Blu-ray drives for release this fall.
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Full Story: gamepro.com (http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=182288 )
Microsoft May Sweeten Offer for Yahoo After Discussions Pick Up Xbox Scene :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
From bloomberg.com (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aTNNfYoGunWg&refer=us ):
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Microsoft Corp., closing in on the biggest acquisition in its 33-year history, may seek to end an impasse with Yahoo! Inc.'s board by raising its takeover offer, a person familiar with the matter said.
Talks intensified this week after Yahoo spent three months hunting for alternatives to the deal. The original cash-and-stock bid of $31 a share, or $44.6 billion, has fallen to $29.40 a share because of Microsoft's declining stock price.
A higher offer may win over Yahoo's board, eliminating the need for Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer to go to shareholders with a hostile offer, which might have spurred an employee exodus. A deal also may halt Yahoo's efforts to forge an online advertising partnership with rival GoogleInc.
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Full Story: bloomberg.com (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aTNNfYoGunWg&refer=us )
Another Manufacturer Says Xbox 360 Blu-ray Coming This Year Xbox Scene :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
From kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/386372/another-manufacturer-says-xbox-360-blu+ray-coming-this-year ):
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A report from Taiwanese news source Economic Daily News says that Pegatron Technology--a recently formed subsidiary of Asus that shouldn't be confused with the Decepticon leader--has received an order from Microsoft to manufacture a Blu-ray equipped model of the Xbox 360. According to the report, Pegatron says that it plans to begin production on the HD version of the Xbox 360 soon, with plans to ship within the next six months, aiming for a pre-holiday release.
The EDN report also mentions that a price cut for the Core (Arcade) version of the 360 is planned, but doesn't provide further details on timing or adjustments.
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Full Story: kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/386372/another-manufacturer-says-xbox-360-blu+ray-coming-this-year )
MS: 360 GTA IV Outselling PS3 Version 2-to-1 Xbox Scene :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10281&Itemid=2 ):
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Microsoft tells Next-Gen that the Xbox 360 version of Grand Theft Auto IV is outselling the PlayStation 3 version by a wide margin in the US, but Sony questions Microsoft's claims.
"What we've heard anecdotally from our retail partners is that the Xbox 360 version of the game is outselling the PS3 version by a margin of two-to-one," said Aaron Greenberg, director of product management for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live during an interview Thursday.
But a SCEA rep questioned Microsoft's findings, saying that Microsoft's two-to-one ratio "doesn't line up" with what Sony has been hearing from its retailers. The rep declined to say exactly what Sony has been hearing from its retail partners until more concrete data can be compiled.
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Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10281&Itemid=2 )
Microsoft: GTA IV to Light Up Xbox Live Xbox Scene :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10275&Itemid=2 ):
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Grand Theft Auto IV's robust online multiplayer features will drive Xbox Live memberships, Microsoft said Thursday.
"GTA is unique because it appeals to such a large audience," Xbox 360 group product manager Aaron Greenberg told Reuters. "It will likely be the best-selling game launched all year and we expect it will drive a lot of new members to Xbox Live."
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Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10275&Itemid=2 )
Iwata: Microsoft 'Wiimote' is no threat to Nintendo Xbox Scene :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
From mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/30437/Iwata-Microsoft-Wiimote-is-no-threat-to-Nintendo ):
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Nintendo President dismisses impact rival's rumoured motion-sensing controller could have on his business
He said: "I am also aware of the [Microsoft Wiimote] rumour and have seen a fake image made by a fan on the web which looks like a Wii Remote with the rumour that such a controller may be launched, However there is no way for us to comment on such speculations.
"All I can say today is, it is not that easy to develop software which leverages the characteristics of the Wii Remote. We are not concerned about what other companies may do but rather more concerned with presenting them with new ideas to our customers based on the prospect that our existing customers will surely get tired of the plays enabled by Wii Remote if we do not try to improve the experience.
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Full Story: mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/30437/Iwata-Microsoft-Wiimote-is-no-threat-to-Nintendo )
uxrip360 0.1a Xbox Scene :: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
A linux based game rip software...
REMEMBER IT IS ALPHA!!!
after you got a 'final.iso' use Schtrom3.4=> to verify your files (works with wine) and its also sugested to use XBC and XDVDMulleter(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/XDVDMulleter.php )) to verify it!! just to be sure (VirtualBox Share can be your friend!) best at this time is to use XDVDMulleter in virtualbox-osd and do a full CRC check against the online DB
Verified to Work on Samsung-D162C
1 => Samsung SH162C
2 => Samsung-H943A (not verified)
3 => Benq-VAD6038 (not verified)
4 => Samsung D163B
4 => Samsung D162D
SplitVid is not supported if you really need it (as if IX14 its not 'required'). boot your windows and use XBC2.x to "Convert to SplitVid" (Verifiy of most tools works with VMware/VirtualBox)
Anyone who wishes to make and contribute changes to the source can get in contact with the author @ #uxrip360 on efnet.
Official Site: n/a
Download: here (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/iriez/uxrip360.tar.bz2 )
News-Source: xbins.org (http://www.xbins.org/nfo.php?file=xboxnfo1662.nfo )
