I'm going to buy a PS3 when I can walk in the store and pick it up with no problems, but the more and more I hear Sony talk shit, I want to see Sony lose this next generation.

My review will be up later, but Contra is a :thumbsup:

Online Co-op kicks ass.

Worms complete and awaiting release? Article

Sign me up! One of my most anticipated XBLA titles. This and Lemmings. Come on MS, enough with the holding pattern, release it already.

Worms should be fun.

Your url doesn't work, however. :( Probably that sites issue with cutting and pasting of URLs.

fixed the link.

So, anyone see a HD-DVD in the wild yet?

Microsoft Survey Hints At New Controllers, Subscription Charges
 

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...hp?story=11609

Chris

Long time no see, mrpayroll! Welcome back.

I'd buy that in a heartbeat. Having to respond to text messages in the dash using the regular controller is a pain in the ass, and I don't want to have to keep a USB keyboard on hand for the rare occasions where I would need it. But $20-30 for a tiny keyboard that attaches to the controller sounds great. Hope this pans out.

Now that is bullshit. We would pay MS to beta test their games? I'll stick with free demos, please. I would imagine the survey responses will not appreciate this concept either.

From microsofts perspective though, it might be the best way to get the most accurate view of a product--the testers would be VERY critical because they're actually putting money down on the game.

Not that I think its a good idea for us though.

Most of us gamers are pretty critical even when it comes to free demos. :lol:

You have a point, though. I guess we'll see what comes of the survey. Even if they roll this out, I don't think too many people would participate unless it's a really high profile game and they restrict access to just the beta testers. Actually, given the recent things we've seen on Live, that might be just what they're thinking. Instead of giving us a free Halo 3 demo, they can open up a Halo 3 beta test and charge 800 MS points to participate.

Thanx! :wave:

Chris

I was thinking the same thing. Was the the inaugural post or did I miss something in otter?

Glad to have you back.

BTW, that same survey had a black 360 controller with rubber grips, new Dpad, and illuminated buttons pictured. It can be seen at Xbox-Scene. There is also a concept drawing of the arcade stick. The fancy premium pad had a survey price between $60 and $70. Ouch.

Yup, this was my first post in about 3 months. I needed a little time off to reflect on life. I'm also going to stay out of Otter, because sometimes I say things that I don't mean and am misundestood in the process and I don't like fighting.

So, I think it's pretty safe here and in TV Talk. Though, I've already been reprimanded by someone for not spoilerizing something in TV Talk. :(

Chris

The keyboard idea is a no brainer and long overdue. And the price that they are quoting is not a dealbreaker. Hopefully, they do the right thing.

Chris

Yep. Things get taken out of context over there. The TV crowd is hardcore though. :lol: Welcome back.

i got into the habbit of keeping my keyboard plugged in from playing PSU, and having mic problems at first. The idea of a small, attachable keyboard would be excellent, if they could keep the cost low

Heres a 48 hour xbox live gold trial from Gears of War.......
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Ugh, I was hoping that Contra on XBLA wouldn't have the same problem that the DC D-Pad had. I don't see how anyone can find it acceptable to play if that isn't fixed.

I've been really tempted to get a 360 lately. Alas, I think I'll hold off until next year when the new processors are out (the ones that aren't supposed to get as hot.) B'sides, the Wii will hold me over for awhile. But man, 360 really has some good stuff goin' for it. I think when Assassin's Creed is released I'll have to give in...

:shrug: I use the thumbsticks for Arcade games.

Incase you didn't realize....

REDMOND, Wash. — Nov. 9, 2006 — Horstachios, Fizzlybears, Fudgehogs, Mousemallows, Elephanillas and Pretztails are just a handful of the 60 species of wild piñata, coming to homes this holiday season in “Viva Piñata™,” the highly anticipated Xbox 360™ game for kids of all ages.

Breaking new ground in Xbox 360 family entertainment, “Viva Piñata” was shipped to stores on Nov. 9, and it will continue to be rolled out to retailers throughout the U.S. and worldwide through Dec. 2. Created by world-renowned video game developer Rare Ltd. and Microsoft Game Studios exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, the two-disc “Viva Piñata” Special Edition invites game-players to escape to Piñata Island, where wild-roaming, living piñata animals are looking for a home.

“With the arrival of ‘Viva Piñata,’ we’re opening up Xbox 360 to new audiences and inviting more people to jump into the fun,” said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. “This is a game that will have broad appeal. Families will play it together. Kids will play it by day, and, I’m willing to bet, their parents will play it at night. Even for the seasoned gamer, ‘Viva Piñata’ will be a great escape, and they’ll see it as a guilty pleasure.”

People of all ages will enjoy the vibrant world where they can create and customize their own environment to attract, tame and nurture more than 60 species of wild piñata and make their experience uniquely their own. Packed with hundreds of personalization options, “Viva Piñata” lets people name their piñatas, choose accessories for them to wear, decide where to plant grass and flowers, and more. The colorful, fully customizable game invites people into a world with all kinds of possibilities.

People first experienced the world of “Viva Piñata” in September, with the debut of the Saturday-morning computer-generated animation series produced by 4Kids Entertainment and Bardel Entertainment on 4Kids TV on FOX. The arrival of “Viva Piñata” for Xbox 360 establishes a crossover between the show and the game as people, young and old, tune in to the series to pick up hints and tricks to take back to the game.

“Viva Piñata” gameplay will be extended through the Xbox Live® online entertainment network. Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be able to connect with friends, family or other players from around the globe to trade items from their piñata paradise — everything from the smallest plant to the largest piñata. Players with the free Xbox Live Silver membership also can trade items. And Xbox Live will offer accessories for download into the game to personalize piñata collections.
“Viva Piñata” from Rare and Microsoft Game Studios is rated “E” for Everyone and is available exclusively on Xbox 360. The game started being shipped on Nov. 9, and will be on store shelves by the following week with an estimated retail price of $49.99. The two-disc “Viva Piñata” Special Edition Xbox 360 game, available for a limited time, will include a second disc with playable demos of LucasArts’ “LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy,” the arcade classic “Frogger” as well as family favorites “Cloning Clyde,” “Time Pilot” and “Marble Blast.” In addition, a full-length episode from the zany, anything-can-happen animated TV series “Viva Piñata” is also included.

I may rent the game and if it seems fun look into asking for it for my birthday or Christmas or something. I just can't imagine even Animal Crossing itself (which ruled my life for a good year) even taking me away from CoD3.

My wife loves animal crossing. Is this a similar game?

so are all the discs right now the 2 disc set?

It looks to me like it is going to be slightly in the same vein. I would wait for reviews and such though to confirm, i'm just basing it on my impressions from video of the thing.

I'd be all over Viva Pinata, but there are just too many amazing new games that just came out. Between Guitar Hero 2, COD 3, and Gears, I'm set for a long time to come. Not to mention the Wii launch in just over a week...

I'll have to pick it up during the typically slow early months of next year, especially if the price drops by then. Of course, I have my Amazon Wish List stacked with a bunch of games to pick up if I get gift cards over the holidays, and VP is on there, so that's another option.

This is a game to get your female companion for sure. Not that guys wouldnt like it but you guys who want to make sure the 360 never becomes a bargaining chip, get her a game she'll find addicting. Then YOU'LL be the one she'll beg for permission to play the console (or buy her own) :)

i got my female companion Phantasy Star Universe, or rather, I convinced her the game was for her. Shes now on lvl 20, and has 50 hours logged in

Viva Pinata looks great. Microsoft is sending me a free one, so I'll tell you how it is.

Nice... I'm excited about this game. But it will have to wait a little while as I picked up 3 games this month already.

Please start a new edition of this thread.