Xbox 360 thread - 3.3
04-20-07 | 02:51 PM
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It was just like the first Buffy game everyone loved (same engine and gameplay). Why so much love for that and not for Indy?
Also, it has a Metacritic score of 73/100, hardly worst of last gen, though still under-rated.
Also, it has a Metacritic score of 73/100, hardly worst of last gen, though still under-rated.
04-20-07 | 03:04 PM
#827
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I posted a thread about it way back. It had quite possibly the worst controls on the xbox. The graphics were solid, the puzzles were solid, but after spending hours falling off ledges from wonky control mechanics I gave up. I think I made it 3-4 levels in before the frustration got the better of me. I shouldn't have to fight a game to have the character do what I want/need.
04-20-07 | 03:06 PM
#828
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Luxor 2
I posted previously but I'll recap. I was playing through easy, with no challenge until level 10-4. I had 24 lives and about 8 million points. I died three times and after the third, the game treated it as if it was my last life. It reset my score to 0 and made me start over at 10-1. Major frustrating. *NOTE* This was in the middle of a game, not an instance of the game not seeing the hard drive and my save... I died and everything was gone.
I gave the game a rest for a few days and went back to it last night to give it a go. I proceeded to make it to 10-4 again only to be greeted with a win/loss record of 0/579. I died again so I could have a camera ready to snap the photo(hence the 580, not 579). After a couple of tries I did beat that level last night, but no glitch last night.
Here is a link to the screenshot of the glitch:
Anyone else having any issues?
I posted previously but I'll recap. I was playing through easy, with no challenge until level 10-4. I had 24 lives and about 8 million points. I died three times and after the third, the game treated it as if it was my last life. It reset my score to 0 and made me start over at 10-1. Major frustrating. *NOTE* This was in the middle of a game, not an instance of the game not seeing the hard drive and my save... I died and everything was gone.
I gave the game a rest for a few days and went back to it last night to give it a go. I proceeded to make it to 10-4 again only to be greeted with a win/loss record of 0/579. I died again so I could have a camera ready to snap the photo(hence the 580, not 579). After a couple of tries I did beat that level last night, but no glitch last night.
Here is a link to the screenshot of the glitch:
Anyone else having any issues?
04-20-07 | 03:16 PM
#829
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Originally Posted by slop101
It was just like the first Buffy game everyone loved (same engine and gameplay). Why so much love for that and not for Indy?
There should be a sequel on the 360 - if it just had Buffy and Faith, I'd be in. Call it "Slayers" or something. And do whatever they need to do to make it play exactly like the first one. I doubt it would sell though, the first one dropped in price like a stone.
04-21-07 | 10:45 AM
#832
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Originally Posted by mrmagoo
If I were to do that gamestop trade in deal, would I lose my xbox live gamertag and gamescore, or are those things "transferable"?
You will, however, lose all saves and DLC stored on the HD, unless you're not trading it in and just keeping it. Most people are either planning on keeping their HD, or not trading it in until after they transfer things over.
04-21-07 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
Your gamertag and score are stored on the Live servers, and therefore, you can recover them on any 360. It's great for going over to a friend's house and still being able to get achievements and so forth.
You will, however, lose all saves and DLC stored on the HD, unless you're not trading it in and just keeping it. Most people are either planning on keeping their HD, or not trading it in until after they transfer things over.
You will, however, lose all saves and DLC stored on the HD, unless you're not trading it in and just keeping it. Most people are either planning on keeping their HD, or not trading it in until after they transfer things over.
They will let you trade in the 360 for that exclusive deal to get the elite and NOT give them your Hard Drive? Will they still cosider the trade in a "premimum" trade or will they only give you credit for a core system?
04-21-07 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Trevor
I've searched the thread, but maybe I'm blind. What's this elite trade-in deal?
Its this:
http://nexgenwars.com/gaming_news/18...ade-in-Details
04-21-07 | 07:09 PM
#839
Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
Are the Marvel characters out yet? 'Cause I'm on Xbox.com checking out my achievements and they already have the new ones listed.
you did not purchase the add-on sets? Are they do-able without the new
characters? If not shouldn't they be something that's added to your list only
if you do make the additional purchase?
04-21-07 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Brooklyn
Why are the extra achievements something that's added to the list of them if
you did not purchase the add-on sets? Are they do-able without the new
characters? If not shouldn't they be something that's added to your list only
if you do make the additional purchase?
you did not purchase the add-on sets? Are they do-able without the new
characters? If not shouldn't they be something that's added to your list only
if you do make the additional purchase?
04-21-07 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmagoo
By the way, these systems are going to be absurdly limited. I got my allotment list, and I'm getting less than 10 systems at my store.
04-22-07 | 03:46 AM
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I saw 2 Elites at Walmart Saturday morning. I wonder how many were shipped to them?
04-22-07 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
I'm going to reiterate, these trade-in values are only valid once you've bought the Elite and have a receipt for it. At least that's how it's been communicated to me. I presume most of the people who do this will spend the extra money on buying the black accessories to go with the Elite. And I'm pretty sure you will need to trade in the 20GB HDD with the premium system, which is why they're only giving you the higher rate after you bought the Elite; so you have time to transfer your files to the new system.
04-22-07 | 08:37 AM
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Personally, I think it's bunk myself. But with less than 10 systems coming my way, I'll be hearing less than 10 complaints. I think the company is banking on this.
04-22-07 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
The Gamestop trade-in deal actually requires you to have already bought the Elite, so I would suggest transferring your HDD data first.
04-22-07 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
I'm going to reiterate, these trade-in values are only valid once you've bought the Elite and have a receipt for it. At least that's how it's been communicated to me. I presume most of the people who do this will spend the extra money on buying the black accessories to go with the Elite. And I'm pretty sure you will need to trade in the 20GB HDD with the premium system, which is why they're only giving you the higher rate after you bought the Elite; so you have time to transfer your files to the new system.
By the way, these systems are going to be absurdly limited. I got my allotment list, and I'm getting less than 10 systems at my store.
By the way, these systems are going to be absurdly limited. I got my allotment list, and I'm getting less than 10 systems at my store.
To hell with that. I'll stick with selling mine online if I go down that route
The transfer makes no sense, since a transfer cable won't be included with the Elite - just with the seperately-sold HD.
04-22-07 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
While this trade-in deal is great and all for epopel wanting a little more for their 360 in order to upgrade, GS/EB totally wins out in the end. I mean, you can only use this deal if you've bought an Elite, so there's ~$500 of yours they have, and then they're going to buy your old Core/Premium back at ~$250-300 or whatnot and only give you credit. Credit that you can't use on an Elite since you already have one.
I'm pretty sure I can land $300 by selling my 360 online, so forget that.
04-23-07 | 12:29 PM
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BioWare's much-anticipated Xbox 360 RPG Mass Effect has finally been pencilled in for release this September, months after the June/July arrival date previously expected.
The news comes from an official Microsoft event this morning, though no more details have been offered.
The September release puts Mass Effect in head-to-head competition with fellow first-party RPG Blue Dragon, which is also released that month. This might seem silly to you budding industry analysts, but it's probably just as beneficial for Microsoft to avoid the infamous Summer drought.
BioWare's latest picked up one of the first CVG Most Wanted awards this weekend, and rightly so - because we're quite literally counting the days until its arrival (or at least we are now that we have a date to count down to).
The news comes from an official Microsoft event this morning, though no more details have been offered.
The September release puts Mass Effect in head-to-head competition with fellow first-party RPG Blue Dragon, which is also released that month. This might seem silly to you budding industry analysts, but it's probably just as beneficial for Microsoft to avoid the infamous Summer drought.
BioWare's latest picked up one of the first CVG Most Wanted awards this weekend, and rightly so - because we're quite literally counting the days until its arrival (or at least we are now that we have a date to count down to).
BioWare has denied that a release date has been set yet, and says the September date is just speculation.
I'm willing to wait as long as it takes to allow the game to be done right ... but man, do I want to play this game now!
04-23-07 | 01:36 PM
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It looks like it will be another 2 arcades games this week Eets: Chowdown and Pinball FX both will be 800 points. I really hope Pinball does not let me down like 3d Ultra MiniGolf did. It also looks like for those with the camera Pinball will support it for flipper controls.
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Eets: Chowdown and Pinball FX on Xbox LIVE Arcade Wednesday
posted Monday, April 23, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
It's another two-fer! This Wednesday, you can download Eets: Chowdown and Pinball FX from Xbox LIVE Arcade. Both games are rated E, and are 800 points.
From the media alert we just sent out:
Eets: Chowdown
“Eets: Chowdown” from Klei Entertainment Inc. is a visual feast for the eyes and a treat for the brain, combining 2D puzzle game elements with a surreal sense of humor. Gamers must use colorful and wacky items like spouting Prankster Whales, vengeful Marshomechs, Radioactive Ginseng and more to manipulate Eets’ emotions and safely guide it through myriad hazards to each level's exit.
“Eets: Chowdown” offers a slew of new items, 120 levels and the exclusive debut of Marsho Madness, a high-adrenaline action game in which players must keep the impending evil marshmallows at bay.
“Eets: Chowdown” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.
Game Features
120 new levels in gorgeous high definition graphics
Tons of crazy characters, including Marshomechs, Radioactive Ginseng, and Exploding Superpigs.
Marsho Madness: the crazy, adrenaline-rushing “Eets” action game, where players can play co-op to keep the impending evil marshmallows at bay
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
Pinball FX
Zen Studios’ new “Pinball FX” offers a unique pinball experience for novice and expert gamers. It combines the arcade thrills of traditional pinball with enhanced gameplay and exciting, innovative features not found in any other pinball game. Gamers may control the flippers with their hand or arm motions using the Xbox LIVE Vision Camera or simply use the standard Xbox 360 controller. Pinball FX sets a new standard for realistic ball physics and graphical detail in pinball video games.
“Pinball FX” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.
Game Features
Real-time head-to-head mode for online multiplayer competition for up to 4 players
Three vibrant, 3D pinball tables
Tables start out simple, but new challenges open up as a player’s skill advances
Gesture based controls and live chat via the Xbox 360 LIVE Vision Camera
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
Amazing realism that is an industry first for the genre
posted Monday, April 23, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
It's another two-fer! This Wednesday, you can download Eets: Chowdown and Pinball FX from Xbox LIVE Arcade. Both games are rated E, and are 800 points.
From the media alert we just sent out:
Eets: Chowdown
“Eets: Chowdown” from Klei Entertainment Inc. is a visual feast for the eyes and a treat for the brain, combining 2D puzzle game elements with a surreal sense of humor. Gamers must use colorful and wacky items like spouting Prankster Whales, vengeful Marshomechs, Radioactive Ginseng and more to manipulate Eets’ emotions and safely guide it through myriad hazards to each level's exit.
“Eets: Chowdown” offers a slew of new items, 120 levels and the exclusive debut of Marsho Madness, a high-adrenaline action game in which players must keep the impending evil marshmallows at bay.
“Eets: Chowdown” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.
Game Features
120 new levels in gorgeous high definition graphics
Tons of crazy characters, including Marshomechs, Radioactive Ginseng, and Exploding Superpigs.
Marsho Madness: the crazy, adrenaline-rushing “Eets” action game, where players can play co-op to keep the impending evil marshmallows at bay
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
Pinball FX
Zen Studios’ new “Pinball FX” offers a unique pinball experience for novice and expert gamers. It combines the arcade thrills of traditional pinball with enhanced gameplay and exciting, innovative features not found in any other pinball game. Gamers may control the flippers with their hand or arm motions using the Xbox LIVE Vision Camera or simply use the standard Xbox 360 controller. Pinball FX sets a new standard for realistic ball physics and graphical detail in pinball video games.
“Pinball FX” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.
Game Features
Real-time head-to-head mode for online multiplayer competition for up to 4 players
Three vibrant, 3D pinball tables
Tables start out simple, but new challenges open up as a player’s skill advances
Gesture based controls and live chat via the Xbox 360 LIVE Vision Camera
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
Amazing realism that is an industry first for the genre
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