My 360 has decided to ruin christmas by being a muppet.
It starts out ok, lets me log in, start games, navigate menus, watch any cutscenes, all ok.
As soon as I move, or sometimes if its being particularly annoying, lets me play for a bit, or press the rt trigger, it freezes up and crashes on me.
Any Ideas on what is causing it? It isn't limited to certain games, isn't limited to either online or offline play, and i don't get any red lights.
Bollocks.
Sunday 30 December 2007
Friday 21 December 2007
Sensible Soccer, Pt II
Argh, It has been pulled! Apparently it was suffering from 'Connection Issues' and was kicking people trying to play one another.
I don't care about that, I want it now!
Full story here
I don't care about that, I want it now!
Full story here
Thursday 20 December 2007
Wednesday 19 December 2007
Codday Wallpaper
Click the image above and a larger version will load, right click and do something like "save target as" or if you're on a mac, just drag to your desktop, or CTRL click the image and follow the instructions!
We're afraid the image quality is a little ropey at the moment, a higher resolution file will be up for download soon!
300 In HD For Only 120 MS Points!
For 24 hours starting midnight 28 December, anyone with a broadband connection and Xbox LIVE membership (Silver or Gold) can take advantage of this terrific limited offer. “300”, critically acclaimed as the “Citizen Kane” of cinematic graphic novels, can be yours to rent in HD for the bargain price of 120 MS Points. Why? Because the Xbox LIVE Marketplace Video Store is now open for business, and you really must experience it for yourself to know fantastic it is.
“300” is widely praised as one of the cinematic events of the year. Zack Snyder’s stunning visualization of the Frank Miller graphic novel must be seen to be believed, and then not forgotten. As the billboard poster says, Prepare for Glory! The Spartan King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) takes on the might of the Persian Empire fronted by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his million-strong army. With just 300 Spartans by his side, Leonidas marches bravely toward the Battle of Thermopylae.
Although the action packed “300” is showcase cinema it’s only one of many genres available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace Video Store. There are blockbusters to suit all tastes, making this Christmas one to savour for all the family. Recent hits “Looney Tunes: Back in Action”, the complete “Matrix” trilogy and “Ocean’s Eleven (2001)” line up alongside classics “The Fugitive”, “The Perfect Storm” plus family favourites “Risky Business” and “Clash of the Titans”. Upcoming movies include “Batman Forever”, “Batman Returns” and the hilarious “Analyze That”.
These great movies are easily accessible from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace blade, from as little as 250 Microsoft Points to download in Standard Definition and from 380 MSP for High Definition. Remember, anyone with broadband and Xbox LIVE membership, Silver or Gold, can take full advantage today!
“300” is widely praised as one of the cinematic events of the year. Zack Snyder’s stunning visualization of the Frank Miller graphic novel must be seen to be believed, and then not forgotten. As the billboard poster says, Prepare for Glory! The Spartan King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) takes on the might of the Persian Empire fronted by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his million-strong army. With just 300 Spartans by his side, Leonidas marches bravely toward the Battle of Thermopylae.
Although the action packed “300” is showcase cinema it’s only one of many genres available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace Video Store. There are blockbusters to suit all tastes, making this Christmas one to savour for all the family. Recent hits “Looney Tunes: Back in Action”, the complete “Matrix” trilogy and “Ocean’s Eleven (2001)” line up alongside classics “The Fugitive”, “The Perfect Storm” plus family favourites “Risky Business” and “Clash of the Titans”. Upcoming movies include “Batman Forever”, “Batman Returns” and the hilarious “Analyze That”.
These great movies are easily accessible from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace blade, from as little as 250 Microsoft Points to download in Standard Definition and from 380 MSP for High Definition. Remember, anyone with broadband and Xbox LIVE membership, Silver or Gold, can take full advantage today!
FREE GAME!!!
Who knows if it is any good or not, but FREE is always OK!
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/y/yarisxbloxlivearcade/default.htm
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/y/yarisxbloxlivearcade/default.htm
Sensible Soccer
Today, I believe, Sensible Soccer FINALLY gets rolled out onto the XBL Arcade. I have been waiting for this day for months, and downloading it will be the first thing i do when i get back home tonight.
Bring it on!
Bring it on!
Tuesday 18 December 2007
LIVE Activity for week of 12/10
Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (UU’s)
1 Halo 3
2 Call of Duty 4
3 Gears of War
4 Guitar Hero III
5 Assassin's Creed
6 Mass Effect7 Madden NFL 08
8 Burnout Paradise Demo
9 Guitar Hero II
10 Forza Motorsport 2
Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions)
1 Arkadian Warriors
2 Sonic The Hedgehog 2
3 GripShift
4 UNO
5 Marble Blast Ultra
6 Bomberman LIVE
7 Bankshot Billiards 2
8 Geometry Wars Evolved
9 Small Arms
10 Worms
The arcade list is based on full versions purchased.
Original Xbox Top Live Games
1 Halo 2
2 Fable
3 Battlefield 2: MC
4 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
5 Counter-Strike
6 Madden NFL 08
7 Call of Duty 3
8 Crimson Skies
9 Rainbow Six 3
10 Ghost Recon 2
These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade, full versions purchased that week
Thanks Major Nelson for the info
The K1NG
1 Halo 3
2 Call of Duty 4
3 Gears of War
4 Guitar Hero III
5 Assassin's Creed
6 Mass Effect7 Madden NFL 08
8 Burnout Paradise Demo
9 Guitar Hero II
10 Forza Motorsport 2
Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions)
1 Arkadian Warriors
2 Sonic The Hedgehog 2
3 GripShift
4 UNO
5 Marble Blast Ultra
6 Bomberman LIVE
7 Bankshot Billiards 2
8 Geometry Wars Evolved
9 Small Arms
10 Worms
The arcade list is based on full versions purchased.
Original Xbox Top Live Games
1 Halo 2
2 Fable
3 Battlefield 2: MC
4 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
5 Counter-Strike
6 Madden NFL 08
7 Call of Duty 3
8 Crimson Skies
9 Rainbow Six 3
10 Ghost Recon 2
These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade, full versions purchased that week
Thanks Major Nelson for the info
The K1NG
Monday 17 December 2007
Elite Console Problems
Check the link below before you upgrade to a 120GB drive....
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7147753.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7147753.stm
Something for the Halo Fan-boys...
A bit of this has already been posted here before but here is all 3 segments of the viral Halo "movies" stitched together.
Big Call of Duty 4 changes coming...
Most of the tweaks comes in the form of new maps being added to the playlist rotations, such as Sabotage, Team Deathmatch, Free-For-All and Hardcore Team Deathmatch now getting the Showdown map. Each map will also be granted nine new spawn areas while the overall online netcode will be tweaked to ensure it's more solid - players will no longer be kicked out of games altogether should the host leave, for example.
The most obvious change though, and one that should look fairly cool, is the addition of Kill Cam to all the weapons. That includes Air Strikes, Claymores, C4 Packs and yes, Martyrdom grenades, the 2007's Noob Weapon Of Choice. No date has been given for this impending update though, so keep pounding the multiplayer to make sure you're in good shape for when it hits...
The most obvious change though, and one that should look fairly cool, is the addition of Kill Cam to all the weapons. That includes Air Strikes, Claymores, C4 Packs and yes, Martyrdom grenades, the 2007's Noob Weapon Of Choice. No date has been given for this impending update though, so keep pounding the multiplayer to make sure you're in good shape for when it hits...
Saturday 15 December 2007
Friday 14 December 2007
Fony Grey-station
HO HO! PS2 is outselling PS3 in America.....1.4 million COD4 gamers on Xbox 360 and 440,000 on PS3......nice.
Free BioShock Content Download
Stuck in a rut in Rapture? Has a Big Daddy been beating you down in BioShock? Need a little more zing to your arsenal? Download these Gene Tonics and Plasmids and get your step back.
The free content download includes new Plasmids and Tonics, Achievements, and interface upgrades. Don't miss these four new plasmids and gene tonics:
• Sonic Boom: Hurls creatures and objects back with a blast of force.
• EVE Saver: Enables plasmids to use less EVE.
• Vending Expert: Reduces prices in the vending machines.
• Machine Buster: Increases the amount of damage you deal to cameras, bots, and turrets.
In addition, there's a new Achievement and extra gamerscore points in the free download (exclusive to Xbox 360). You can gain 100 points for the "Brass Balls" Achievement by beating BioShock on the "Hard" difficulty setting without dying.
Widescreen Option In response to gamers' requests and feedback from the Cult of Rapture community forums, BioShock fans now have a widescreen option, granting a wider horizontal field of vision, as well as additional enhancements to the game. The Xbox 360® Title Update will be automatically applied at the game's startup when you log into Xbox LIVE®.
Dunno if you lot are...but I'm a big fan of Bioshock, can't wait for the new plasmids and a 'proper' widescreen mode
Laters...The Dude
The free content download includes new Plasmids and Tonics, Achievements, and interface upgrades. Don't miss these four new plasmids and gene tonics:
• Sonic Boom: Hurls creatures and objects back with a blast of force.
• EVE Saver: Enables plasmids to use less EVE.
• Vending Expert: Reduces prices in the vending machines.
• Machine Buster: Increases the amount of damage you deal to cameras, bots, and turrets.
In addition, there's a new Achievement and extra gamerscore points in the free download (exclusive to Xbox 360). You can gain 100 points for the "Brass Balls" Achievement by beating BioShock on the "Hard" difficulty setting without dying.
Widescreen Option In response to gamers' requests and feedback from the Cult of Rapture community forums, BioShock fans now have a widescreen option, granting a wider horizontal field of vision, as well as additional enhancements to the game. The Xbox 360® Title Update will be automatically applied at the game's startup when you log into Xbox LIVE®.
Dunno if you lot are...but I'm a big fan of Bioshock, can't wait for the new plasmids and a 'proper' widescreen mode
Laters...The Dude
Xbox Live Movie Down Loads
Ok Maybe I'm a bit Stupid But I didn't Realise that the movie download was only a rental and it only lasts 14 days and you can only watch it once.
In normal format this cost 250 points about £2 ish , I can buy most of those films they have for £5.99 or even less with some of the offers i've seen. Then I can watch then whenever I want!
Until they put on some of the latest films on at this price I wouldn't even contemplate it.
Think we might be being ripped off again here ?
From Play.com
Xbox Live 2100 Points Card In stock.Usually dispatched within 24 hours.
our price: £16.99 Free Delivery RRP: £17.99 You save: £1.00 (5%)
From Play.com
The Matrix
Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne & Carrie-Anne Moss
(8 customer ratings)
£5.99 Free Delivery
In normal format this cost 250 points about £2 ish , I can buy most of those films they have for £5.99 or even less with some of the offers i've seen. Then I can watch then whenever I want!
Until they put on some of the latest films on at this price I wouldn't even contemplate it.
Think we might be being ripped off again here ?
From Play.com
Xbox Live 2100 Points Card In stock.Usually dispatched within 24 hours.
our price: £16.99 Free Delivery RRP: £17.99 You save: £1.00 (5%)
From Play.com
The Matrix
Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne & Carrie-Anne Moss
(8 customer ratings)
£5.99 Free Delivery
Thursday 13 December 2007
Wednesday 12 December 2007
Tuesday 11 December 2007
Video Marketplace - Worth bothering with?
If Microcock pulls it's finger out we should all have the ability to download movies this evening from the video marketplace. Personally I won't be able to download anything as I only have a 20gb hard drive, and like most gamers out there already have it reasonably full of Arcade games and additional content for full games. I only have about 3gb spare on my drive so even a SD movie may well not fit onto the remaining space.
Personally I am a little disappointed that the HD movies are about 5gb and the SD movies will probably come in at about 2.5/3gb, surely there is a way to compress the video into smaller files (DIVX springs to mind). It would seem that only people with the (hideously) overpriced 120gb drive or the Elite system will actually have the space to take advantage of the new service.
If anyone who has the space for movies on their hard drive actually does start to download movies, let us know how you get on and I wonder how long it will take to actually download a 5gb file, I suppose you may well have to plan your evenings movie viewing a whole day in advance. Hopefully we will also get the TV shows at some point which will be of a much smaller size, and a more practical "multi-media machine experience" for Launch machine owners!
Cheers
Personally I am a little disappointed that the HD movies are about 5gb and the SD movies will probably come in at about 2.5/3gb, surely there is a way to compress the video into smaller files (DIVX springs to mind). It would seem that only people with the (hideously) overpriced 120gb drive or the Elite system will actually have the space to take advantage of the new service.
If anyone who has the space for movies on their hard drive actually does start to download movies, let us know how you get on and I wonder how long it will take to actually download a 5gb file, I suppose you may well have to plan your evenings movie viewing a whole day in advance. Hopefully we will also get the TV shows at some point which will be of a much smaller size, and a more practical "multi-media machine experience" for Launch machine owners!
Cheers
XBOX Originals - Save your money!
Just been reading a collection of reviews for the downloadable Xbox original games new to the marketplace. It would appear they're all a bit shit. You may well experience picture tearing, dodgy framerates, a lack of online play, no additional content (that was present on the discs) and none of them seem to support a widescreen format....oh, and they're more expensive than going down the shops and buying the games second-hand on a disc.
Don't do it!
Don't do it!
Monday 10 December 2007
Thursday 6 December 2007
A New Dreamcast?
Sega has filed an application to renew the patent on the Dreamcast in the United States, prompting optimistic speculation that the Japanese games giant is looking to re-enter the hardware market.
The patent was filed with the US Patent and Trademark office, and covers not only the console, but controllers, floor mats, joysticks, mice, flash memory cards, videogame software and computer game programs – so essentially, pretty much anything related to a console, basically. But will this result in a return to the hardware game for Sega?
As Sega fans ourselves, we make no secret of the fact we’d love to see this happen. The death of the Dreamcast in 2001 was one of gaming’s lowest points, and it wouldn’t be the first time Sega has been linked with a return to the hardware game: on several occasions, it’s been rumoured that Sega’s overlords at Sammy have been looking for partners to launch a console based around its low end ATOMISWAVE arcade board, although unsurprisingly, nothing has come of this.
Likewise, the fact Sega’s high definition Lindbergh arcade board uses many off-the-shelf PC components means it could act as the basis for a Sega console.
However, we have our doubts that it’s true. Even ignoring the fact that much of Sega’s development structure is now geared towards multiformat development, the costs of developing and launching a modern console are astronomical, even with the billions of Yen Sega-Sammy Holdings has stored away.
Indeed, it seems more likely that Sega is simply doing what all good companies do: namely keeping its trademarks up-to-date, should it need them again in the future.
This is a distinct possibility, as Sega has previously released peripherals based on ones from its old consoles for machines such as the PS2. Likewise, with retro downloads proving popular on all three main formats these days (and indeed, with Dreamcast game Rez due to hit Live Arcade soon), hanging onto the Dreamcast name is a wise move.
Still, it would be nice if it was true, wouldn’t it? If you wish to share your thoughts on the topic – or simply wish to get all nostalgic and wax lyrical about how wonderful Sega’s last console was – the comments section is at 360 gamer
Thanks to 360 Gamer Magazine for this information.
The patent was filed with the US Patent and Trademark office, and covers not only the console, but controllers, floor mats, joysticks, mice, flash memory cards, videogame software and computer game programs – so essentially, pretty much anything related to a console, basically. But will this result in a return to the hardware game for Sega?
As Sega fans ourselves, we make no secret of the fact we’d love to see this happen. The death of the Dreamcast in 2001 was one of gaming’s lowest points, and it wouldn’t be the first time Sega has been linked with a return to the hardware game: on several occasions, it’s been rumoured that Sega’s overlords at Sammy have been looking for partners to launch a console based around its low end ATOMISWAVE arcade board, although unsurprisingly, nothing has come of this.
Likewise, the fact Sega’s high definition Lindbergh arcade board uses many off-the-shelf PC components means it could act as the basis for a Sega console.
However, we have our doubts that it’s true. Even ignoring the fact that much of Sega’s development structure is now geared towards multiformat development, the costs of developing and launching a modern console are astronomical, even with the billions of Yen Sega-Sammy Holdings has stored away.
Indeed, it seems more likely that Sega is simply doing what all good companies do: namely keeping its trademarks up-to-date, should it need them again in the future.
This is a distinct possibility, as Sega has previously released peripherals based on ones from its old consoles for machines such as the PS2. Likewise, with retro downloads proving popular on all three main formats these days (and indeed, with Dreamcast game Rez due to hit Live Arcade soon), hanging onto the Dreamcast name is a wise move.
Still, it would be nice if it was true, wouldn’t it? If you wish to share your thoughts on the topic – or simply wish to get all nostalgic and wax lyrical about how wonderful Sega’s last console was – the comments section is at 360 gamer
Thanks to 360 Gamer Magazine for this information.
Oh My God!
UK, December 3, 2007 - Activision Blizzard has confirmed that Call of Duty 5 is in Development!
Original information can be found on www.ign.com
Laters..."The Dude"
Original information can be found on www.ign.com
Laters..."The Dude"
Wednesday 5 December 2007
I've Got Nettle Rash
For anyone new to this merry little gang of gamers, this is the whole reason the blog was started - Warfighters In June for PAWNK1NG's birthday...
Xbox LIVE Video Store Coming !
Xbox LIVE Video Store Coming on December 11!
We've been waiting a while, but the news is finally here - the Xbox LIVE Video Store will open for business in the UK on December 11! Movies will be priced from 250 MS Points for standard def and from 380 for high def, and here's a selection of launch flicks.
300
HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
ZODIAC
MATRIX, THE
MATRIX REVOLUTIONS, THE
MATRIX RELOADED, THE
OCEAN'S ELEVEN
PERFECT STORM, THE
SWORDFISH
THREE KINGS
TRAINING DAY
FUGITIVE, THE
RISKY BUSINESS
SPACE COWBOYS
EYES WIDE SHUT
ANALYZE THIS
DEMOLITION MAN
ERASER
EXECUTIVE DECISION
LETHAL WEAPON 3
LETHAL WEAPON 4
LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION
MARS ATTACKS!
CLASH OF THE TITANS
SUPERMAN III
DEAD CALM
"thanks to AceyBongos blog for the info"
" Mme, me thinks they need more than this old bunch and how about some of TV series, like heros or Stargate Atlantis "
We've been waiting a while, but the news is finally here - the Xbox LIVE Video Store will open for business in the UK on December 11! Movies will be priced from 250 MS Points for standard def and from 380 for high def, and here's a selection of launch flicks.
300
HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
ZODIAC
MATRIX, THE
MATRIX REVOLUTIONS, THE
MATRIX RELOADED, THE
OCEAN'S ELEVEN
PERFECT STORM, THE
SWORDFISH
THREE KINGS
TRAINING DAY
FUGITIVE, THE
RISKY BUSINESS
SPACE COWBOYS
EYES WIDE SHUT
ANALYZE THIS
DEMOLITION MAN
ERASER
EXECUTIVE DECISION
LETHAL WEAPON 3
LETHAL WEAPON 4
LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION
MARS ATTACKS!
CLASH OF THE TITANS
SUPERMAN III
DEAD CALM
"thanks to AceyBongos blog for the info"
" Mme, me thinks they need more than this old bunch and how about some of TV series, like heros or Stargate Atlantis "
Thanks Microsoft...
December dashboard update is here, OK they have tweaked the typography a little and there is a nice new layout of things, so on the whole it all seems good....apart from the fact that my xbox now takes a full galactic week to fucking do anything! Not sure if it's just my machine or if other people are experiencing this problem. Clicking on anything related to xbox live takes so long to appear I actually managed to make a cup of tea whilst I waited. This Sucks.
That and an organized meet up to play COD4 with some old and new friends turned into "Virtual Doctors Surgery 3" by that I mean we spent probably half our time sat in a lobby asking each other "where did everyone go?"
What ever is going on, let's hope it gets sorted quickly.
On a lighter note.... after getting pissed off with COD4 and the useless servers, I did manage to have a great session on SKATE online....spent about 30 minutes with a bunch of strangers doing nollie blunts on a bench! Brilliant!
Laters
Dude...
That and an organized meet up to play COD4 with some old and new friends turned into "Virtual Doctors Surgery 3" by that I mean we spent probably half our time sat in a lobby asking each other "where did everyone go?"
What ever is going on, let's hope it gets sorted quickly.
On a lighter note.... after getting pissed off with COD4 and the useless servers, I did manage to have a great session on SKATE online....spent about 30 minutes with a bunch of strangers doing nollie blunts on a bench! Brilliant!
Laters
Dude...
Tuesday 4 December 2007
mmmm... the smell of fresh ink...
Hey kids...
Well thanks again to the lovely KITT from the FragDolls, we have given us the opportunity to share some thoughts with the rest of the gaming community with a little player review of COD 4
It'll be in issue #37 of 360 GAMER MAGAZINE and on shelves by 27th December.
Laters...."The Dude"
Well thanks again to the lovely KITT from the FragDolls, we have given us the opportunity to share some thoughts with the rest of the gaming community with a little player review of COD 4
It'll be in issue #37 of 360 GAMER MAGAZINE and on shelves by 27th December.
Laters...."The Dude"
Monday 3 December 2007
The Neutrinos!
Not wanting to have some friends left out and others included....check the video for the Neutrinos below. My mate Simon (bob) is the drummer, we used to live together before he got a place with me other mate Ben, who is the drummer in Shameless, who's vids can also be found on this blog!
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