XBOX 360 thread - 4.0 (For The Bus)
06-05-07 | 05:30 AM
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I think that if you own the game it should automatically open up the themes and gamerpics for free. It is like free advertising for the game when you scroll through peoples gamercards and see the pics. More than once I have asked where a person got their pic from and that peaked my interest in getting the game. :-)
06-05-07 | 06:44 AM
#552
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I agree. Or at least include a different set of themes gamerpics on the disc. That way gamers win AND MS wins.
06-05-07 | 07:17 AM
#553
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Originally Posted by 1998Nole
Anything similiar to this that shows gamer picture packs?
06-05-07 | 08:16 AM
#554
Originally Posted by 1998Nole
Anything similiar to this that shows gamer picture packs?
06-05-07 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Edison
You can look at Microsoft's Xbox Site but they are slow to update the new ones.
I knew about there, and agree they are slow, also there are packs missing.
06-05-07 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by timewaster
so what is this big announcement today from microsoft about the xbox?
I have not heard anything yet.
I have not heard anything yet.
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/06...ming-tomorrow/
06-05-07 | 11:29 AM
#558
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Super Pac Man free tomorrow only!
06-05-07 | 11:59 AM
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Is it this?
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=25524
Chris
Gates hints at plans for new videogame control system
Ellie Gibson 09:34 (BST) 05/06/2007
Talks video recognition technology as possible evolution of control
Bill Gates has revealed that his vision for the future of gaming involves a new control system where players swing a bat or racket as they would in real life - but said it won't be the same as the Wii.
As reported by AllThingsDigital, Gates' comments came during a panel interview which he took part in with Apple boss Steve Jobs.
Turning to the subject of how the home PC's role is evolving, Gates said, "As we get natural input, that will cause a change... Software is doing vision and so, you know, imagine a game machine where you just can pick up the bat and swing it or the tennis racket and swing it."
The interviewers suggested Nintendo has already created such a machine in the form of the Wii - but Gates replied, "No, that’s not it. You can’t pick up your tennis racket…And swing it. You can’t sit there with your friends and do those natural things.
"That’s a 3D positional device," Gates continued. "This is video recognition. This is a camera seeing what’s going on."
Gates has previously been critical of Nintendo's strategy with Wii. Back in January he was quoted as saying, "Look at the resolution you get with a controlled experience like that. Say to yourself, how in terms of using a game for a long period of time, what kind of accuracy and capability do you want?"
Ellie Gibson 09:34 (BST) 05/06/2007
Talks video recognition technology as possible evolution of control
Bill Gates has revealed that his vision for the future of gaming involves a new control system where players swing a bat or racket as they would in real life - but said it won't be the same as the Wii.
As reported by AllThingsDigital, Gates' comments came during a panel interview which he took part in with Apple boss Steve Jobs.
Turning to the subject of how the home PC's role is evolving, Gates said, "As we get natural input, that will cause a change... Software is doing vision and so, you know, imagine a game machine where you just can pick up the bat and swing it or the tennis racket and swing it."
The interviewers suggested Nintendo has already created such a machine in the form of the Wii - but Gates replied, "No, that’s not it. You can’t pick up your tennis racket…And swing it. You can’t sit there with your friends and do those natural things.
"That’s a 3D positional device," Gates continued. "This is video recognition. This is a camera seeing what’s going on."
Gates has previously been critical of Nintendo's strategy with Wii. Back in January he was quoted as saying, "Look at the resolution you get with a controlled experience like that. Say to yourself, how in terms of using a game for a long period of time, what kind of accuracy and capability do you want?"
Chris
06-05-07 | 12:01 PM
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or this?
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=25537
Chris
Microsoft to offer free music videos over XBL
Matt Martin 11:23 (BST) 05/06/2007
Live service forms part of new Ignition program
Microsoft is incorporating Xbox Live into its new Ignition program, offering free music to consumers via console, Zune media player and MSN.
Music videos will be made available for free over the Xbox 360 online service, as Microsoft begins to offer promotional packages across the company's multiple media offerings.
"The Ignition program is designed to connect with a substantial consumer audience," commented Christina Calio, director of music marketing for Zune.
"Consumers are looking for ways to find new music, and Ignition helps connect artists with potential new fans by giving them multiple opportunities to listen to, watch or read about artists across Microsoft's online platforms."
Record labels and artists using the service can expect month long promotions across the multiple formats, with free and exclusive music forming part of a package that promises access to more than 30 million consumers.
Matt Martin 11:23 (BST) 05/06/2007
Live service forms part of new Ignition program
Microsoft is incorporating Xbox Live into its new Ignition program, offering free music to consumers via console, Zune media player and MSN.
Music videos will be made available for free over the Xbox 360 online service, as Microsoft begins to offer promotional packages across the company's multiple media offerings.
"The Ignition program is designed to connect with a substantial consumer audience," commented Christina Calio, director of music marketing for Zune.
"Consumers are looking for ways to find new music, and Ignition helps connect artists with potential new fans by giving them multiple opportunities to listen to, watch or read about artists across Microsoft's online platforms."
Record labels and artists using the service can expect month long promotions across the multiple formats, with free and exclusive music forming part of a package that promises access to more than 30 million consumers.
Chris
06-05-07 | 12:08 PM
#562
If Gates can pull it off, it would be what I wanted the Wii to be. However, I just don't think the technology is there yet, and especially not at anywhere near the price the Wii is.
06-05-07 | 12:14 PM
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Free music videos and movie trailers on Live is something i would really like to see more of. I frequently go to quicktime.com to look at new trailers so being able to see them on my TV would be awesome.
06-05-07 | 12:48 PM
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It's this...
Drum roll please 
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/06...xbla-tomorrow/
Pac-Man gets an upgrade, hits XBLA tomorrow
Yesterday's rumored big announcement has come to a fruition in the form of an update to an iconic franchise. NAMCO and Microsoft just announced that the Pac-Man Championship Edition will be headed to the XBLA and will feature the first new mazes in over 26 years. The new Championship Edition is exclusive to the XBLA and will stick with the standard 80's 2D presentation, but will include added features and gameplay. The game will feature six new timed game modes, a new soundtrack, a new HD presentation, and brand new dynamically changing mazes. NAMCO's Pac-Man Championship Edition will be available this Wednesday on the Arcade for 800 Microsoft points. Full press release after the break.
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/06...xbla-tomorrow/
Pac-Man gets an upgrade, hits XBLA tomorrow
Yesterday's rumored big announcement has come to a fruition in the form of an update to an iconic franchise. NAMCO and Microsoft just announced that the Pac-Man Championship Edition will be headed to the XBLA and will feature the first new mazes in over 26 years. The new Championship Edition is exclusive to the XBLA and will stick with the standard 80's 2D presentation, but will include added features and gameplay. The game will feature six new timed game modes, a new soundtrack, a new HD presentation, and brand new dynamically changing mazes. NAMCO's Pac-Man Championship Edition will be available this Wednesday on the Arcade for 800 Microsoft points. Full press release after the break.
06-05-07 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mok
Drum roll please
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/06...xbla-tomorrow/
Pac-Man gets an upgrade, hits XBLA tomorrow
Yesterday's rumored big announcement has come to a fruition in the form of an update to an iconic franchise. NAMCO and Microsoft just announced that the Pac-Man Championship Edition will be headed to the XBLA and will feature the first new mazes in over 26 years. The new Championship Edition is exclusive to the XBLA and will stick with the standard 80's 2D presentation, but will include added features and gameplay. The game will feature six new timed game modes, a new soundtrack, a new HD presentation, and brand new dynamically changing mazes. NAMCO's Pac-Man Championship Edition will be available this Wednesday on the Arcade for 800 Microsoft points. Full press release after the break.
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/06...xbla-tomorrow/
Pac-Man gets an upgrade, hits XBLA tomorrow
Yesterday's rumored big announcement has come to a fruition in the form of an update to an iconic franchise. NAMCO and Microsoft just announced that the Pac-Man Championship Edition will be headed to the XBLA and will feature the first new mazes in over 26 years. The new Championship Edition is exclusive to the XBLA and will stick with the standard 80's 2D presentation, but will include added features and gameplay. The game will feature six new timed game modes, a new soundtrack, a new HD presentation, and brand new dynamically changing mazes. NAMCO's Pac-Man Championship Edition will be available this Wednesday on the Arcade for 800 Microsoft points. Full press release after the break.
06-05-07 | 01:03 PM
#568
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800 points? Fuck that. That should be a freebie for everyone that already ponied up $10 for Pac and Ms. Pac.
06-05-07 | 03:05 PM
#571
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Nope, but my guess was a lot closer than the usual hoopla around these silly "major announcement at 11" releases.
06-05-07 | 03:13 PM
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wait, so is there a free pacman download tomorrow or not?
