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BBEANLPHIE 12-13-06 12:30 PM

Just an FYI for those that watch ufc. Tonight 8 pm eastern time on spike is ultimate fight night. Free live ufc show.

Ok back on topic. I tried out the assault heroes review and it seemed fun, but nothing I would get estactic about.

kakihara1 12-13-06 12:32 PM


Originally Posted by Save Ferris
you asked for it
how bout a photochop you jerks
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...ed68/lamea.jpg

Fixed

BBEANLPHIE 12-13-06 12:37 PM

Try to change the name under the energy bars

Save Ferris 12-13-06 12:44 PM

INCONCEIVABLE!!!
http://alf.com/myspace/inconceivable.jpg

kakihara1 12-13-06 12:47 PM

^^ I don't think that word means what you think it means. lol

Michael Ballack 12-13-06 01:41 PM


Originally Posted by kakihara1
^^ I don't think that word means what you think it means. lol

Also, Wallace Shawn is dead. ;)

PalmerJoss 12-13-06 05:39 PM


Originally Posted by SoonerDoc
in the name of all that is holy please make Chronicles of Riddick back compat !!!!!!!!!!!

I hear ya man. I'm still waiting on Riddick, Mercenaries, Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, and NFL Head Coach.

Jtnguyen12 12-13-06 11:40 PM

MS backward compatable is a JOKE! Most of the XBOX games i wanted to play on XBOX 360 is not EXIT & I can not believed it they team spend times on Junk & crappy games or old sport games.

slop101 12-14-06 01:42 AM

Why was Psychonauts on the BwC list?

I just tried it and, no dice!

Decker 12-14-06 01:44 AM


Originally Posted by Jtnguyen12
MS backward compatable is a JOKE! Most of the XBOX games i wanted to play on XBOX 360 is not EXIT & I can not believed it they team spend times on Junk & crappy games or old sport games.

Ummm, I really don't get that post above. I for one loved EXIT but to be fair, I never really expected to play my PSP games on the 360.
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/image...1f74e010.L.jpg

I have a question: One of my new wireless controllers makes a loud click soundevertime the left thumbstick is moved all the way to the right. It makes driving games very annoying. Any suggestions or should I just try to return it or something?

Giantrobo 12-14-06 06:19 AM

I was reading a Game Tips page for Marvel Ultimate Alliance and I noticed that although there's plenty of cheat codes, apparently if you use them you get blocked from achievements. I thought that was pretty cool and I've never heard of that before.

BBEANLPHIE 12-14-06 06:57 AM

I believe alot of games when used with cheats will render the achievements useless.

Michael Corvin 12-14-06 07:39 AM


Originally Posted by Giantrobo
I was reading a Game Tips page for Marvel Ultimate Alliance and I noticed that although there's plenty of cheat codes, apparently if you use them you get blocked from achievements. I thought that was pretty cool and I've never heard of that before.

Beanpile is right, most games don't allow you to get points using cheat codes.


Originally Posted by slop101
Why was Psychonauts on the BwC list?

I just tried it and, no dice!

It's on the list for the NEXT update, which hasn't happened yet.

Liver&Onions 12-14-06 09:59 AM


Originally Posted by edstein
Has anyone downloaded any TV shows or Movies yet?

Yes. Check out the reviews section, under the Live Arcade for a review.

edstein 12-14-06 12:32 PM

Thanks for the review. I've been thinking about downloading a HD movie but I have already seen or own the ones available. They need some new content. The TV shows might be getting updated but it doesn't look like the movies have been.

mrpayroll 12-14-06 12:42 PM

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...hp?story=12110


December 14, 2006

Certain Affinity Founded For Halo 2 Maps, X360 Title

Austin-based developer Certain Affinity has announced its formation, revealing that, in a strategic partnership with Bungie Studios and Microsoft Game Studios, its first project is developing multiplayer maps for Halo 2 exclusively for the Xbox 360.

These maps will apparently debut via the Xbox Live service in Spring 2007, and the newly founded company is also creating a new Xbox 360 title to be announced at a later date, and for which no information is currently being released.

Founded by Max Hoberman, an industry veteran and former Halo 2 and Halo 3 multiplayer team lead, Certain Affinity's staff average 12 years in the industry each, and draw on a wealth of experience from such companies as Origin, Digital Anvil, and Bungie. The team includes contributors from games in the Ultima, Wing Commander, Myth, Asheron's Call, Freelancer, and Ghost Recon series, as well as all of the titles in the Halo series.

Interestingly, it's revealed that Hoberman has left his job on the Halo 3 multiplayer modes before the game ship, but the release notes that he "built a team able to carry the project through to completion".

"We're not setting out to change the industry," says Hoberman. "We're creating games by choosing strong leaders, talented and experienced developers, and solid partners. This partnership with Bungie and Microsoft Game Studios is a piece of that puzzle and we hope it's the start of a long and fruitful relationship."

POSTED: 07.45AM PST, 12/14/06 - Simon Carless

This should breath new life into Halo 2. And I wonder if the maps will be in HD since they are specifically for the XBox 360?

Chris

The Bus 12-14-06 12:52 PM


Originally Posted by mrpayroll
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...hp?story=12110




This should breath new life into Halo 2. And I wonder if the maps will be in HD since they are specifically for the XBox 360?

Chris

Unless the Halo 2 engine changes, the maps can't be in HD. They can only be in whatever resolution Halo 2 outputs. If that is being upscaled, then they can only be in the original resolution.

A more accurate question would be, "Will they be more detailed than Xbox maps?" I'm sure they could up the poly count and size on them. Things like newer lighting, bigger/more detailed textures, and new fog or effects might be harder to pull off.

mrpayroll 12-14-06 01:15 PM


Originally Posted by The Bus
Unless the Halo 2 engine changes, the maps can't be in HD. They can only be in whatever resolution Halo 2 outputs. If that is being upscaled, then they can only be in the original resolution.

A more accurate question would be, "Will they be more detailed than Xbox maps?" I'm sure they could up the poly count and size on them. Things like newer lighting, bigger/more detailed textures, and new fog or effects might be harder to pull off.

Thank you for the clarification. Even more detailed maps and characters would be better. I always have a hard time discerning between teammates and enemies! :lol:

Chris

Liver&Onions 12-14-06 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by edstein
Thanks for the review. I've been thinking about downloading a HD movie but I have already seen or own the ones available. They need some new content. The TV shows might be getting updated but it doesn't look like the movies have been.

I totally agree. If they want this to be a valid way for people to watch movies (and make money) they NEED to add new movies regularly.

Flay 12-14-06 01:37 PM


Originally Posted by edstein
Thanks for the review. I've been thinking about downloading a HD movie but I have already seen or own the ones available. They need some new content. The TV shows might be getting updated but it doesn't look like the movies have been.

If you want to guess at their new movie content releases, I've noticed that it mirrors the content release schedule at places like Movielink and Cinemanow. MI3, for instance, released for rental on the 14th of this month on Xbox Live & those movie download services. Same went for Nacho Libre a week or two ago.

Xbox Live will get vastly fewer releases for the time being, but probably most of the big ones. Me thinks Superman Returns will hit on the 28th.

DVDKrayzie 12-14-06 02:55 PM

can someone please repost that link that explained the 3 red lights and the different codes and how to (maybe) fix them. i think it was a link to avsforum that i found in some thread here but i cannot seem to find it anymore. thanks

edstein 12-14-06 03:44 PM


Originally Posted by Flay
If you want to guess at their new movie content releases, I've noticed that it mirrors the content release schedule at places like Movielink and Cinemanow. MI3, for instance, released for rental on the 14th of this month on Xbox Live & those movie download services. Same went for Nacho Libre a week or two ago.

Xbox Live will get vastly fewer releases for the time being, but probably most of the big ones. Me thinks Superman Returns will hit on the 28th.

If thats true, then Superman will be the first movie I rent since I haven't seen that one yet.

Has anyone heard if games will be available to rent? Clearly file size is not an issue since HD movies are probably much larger than games. Seems to me that the interface and mechanism is there to make it happen. While the demos are nice, many games just don't warrant more than a rental for me, Condemned and King Kong for example.

flashburn 12-14-06 03:45 PM


Originally Posted by DVDKrayzie
can someone please repost that link that explained the 3 red lights and the different codes and how to (maybe) fix them. i think it was a link to avsforum that i found in some thread here but i cannot seem to find it anymore. thanks

Here you go..
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=717200

DVDKrayzie 12-14-06 03:50 PM

thanks

mbs 12-14-06 05:13 PM

They've updated the BC list: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/back...ygameslist.htm for December 2006. Looks like all the same games as reported earlier.

And you can download the Dec 2006 BC update (from a PC, I'm not near my 360 at the moment).

Just a heads up to those interested.


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