Live games this week

Arcade: Rez HD
Rez HD Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Single Player, 5.1 Surround Sound, HD (High Definition). Set in a cyberworld, this legendary fast-paced action-shooter created by Tetsuya Mizuguchi will provide the ultimate audiovisual experience as you target the enemies and hack the system while creating your own beats. Five challenging areas, each with its own theme as well as unlockables waiting to be discovered. Don’t be afraid to dig deep into the world’s computer network!

Arcade: Chessmaster Live
Chessmaster Live Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan and KoreaDash
Single Player, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 1-2, Local Multiplayer 1-2, HD (High Definition). Chessmaster Live is the Xbox Live version of the reference chess franchise. It features multiplayer and solo modes.

The hero dies

I would like to say a "BIG THANK YOU" to peter (MGBDude) for all his help over the years on this website, gaming, and helping get the CODDAY clan on the map.

It is sad that he has chosen to leave but i understand, and can only hope he will come back next year.

so again, hats of to ya peter you have been a star m8

Goodbye....so long....

Well. After some thought about the whole thing, I'm off. By that I mean that I won't be contributing to the blog at the same level as I have been (I may well still bung up the odd post) and won't be whoring my arse for spots in magazines etc. I have some other 'Projects' I want time to start thinking about and I want my xbox gaming to return to what it used to be without the general hassle of CODDAY as a clan thing. In addition to this for reasons I'm not going to go into, I doubt I will be coming along to Warfighters in June.

I'm sure that we'll all still play some games together but, the crap I get from being in the mags and from being in a clan is getting a little boring... to be honest I can't really be bothered with it all. They may even be a gamertag change too to avoid the junk mail on my xbox.

If the Gamertag changes, genuine friends will know but 'random gamers' who are on my list will probably find that I appear to disappear from live altogether.....

I hope you all continue to have a good laugh with the whole clan thing and the website. Might be worth someone else starting a new on as I started the current one and if/as and when I need space on blogger, it will get deleted.

See you on LIVE (perhaps) Pete.

FREE GAME

Recently, Xbox.com posted a letter from Marc Whitten, General Manager of Xbox LIVE, thanking subscribers for their patience with the service. We’ve implemented several improvements to the service, to help ensure ongoing reliability and performance.
As the popularity of Xbox LIVE expands, we’ll continue to closely monitor the service and make adjustments. As always, if you are having any problems, please contact your local support (1-800-4-MYXBOX in North America) so that we can assist you.
Marc announced that all Xbox LIVE members (Gold and Silver) around the world would have access to a full Xbox LIVE Arcade game to download free of charge.
We’re pleased to announce that beginning next Wednesday, 2:00 a.m. PST through Sunday, 11:59 p.m. PST, Xbox LIVE members worldwide can download the full version of the recent award-winning Xbox LIVE Arcade game, Undertow.
Developed by Chair Entertainment Group, Undertow is one of the highest-rated and best looking games available on Arcade. Undertow redefines aquatic based shooters through a mix of high-definition graphics, intuitive controls and multiple modes of game play action. The game features a full story driven-single player campaign, on and offline co-op, and multiplayer for 2-16 players over Xbox LIVE for Gold subscribers. Players battle for control of the oceans as one of three selectable races, each with four unique, upgradeable units. "Undertow" is available worldwide (normally 800 Microsoft Points) and is rated E10+.

For more details on “Undertow,” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/u/undertowxboxlivearcade/

Burnout Paradise - Guns N' Roses Trailer

sorry just can not help myself

Burnout Paradise - Aggression Trailer

its out friday!!!!!!!

Even William Blake...

...appreciated a good teabagging!



Jonzee72, lowering the tone since 1984!

more info on "codday day out 2"

Hi all
i have just got some new info in what we will be getting upto in June:

The day will be as follows:

Combat Induction -
Book- In -
Health & Safety Guidelines -
Mission Objectives Explained -
Weapons Skills Training -
Kit-Up for Action -
Kill House Operations -
Team Kill Tactical Skills

The first part of the day involves the group being split.
One group will use the projectile range and the other will use the CQB house.
Each group will learn how to sight aim and fire a pistol and assault rifle.
A number of dynamic skills are demonstrated including learning how to fire from both left and right handed positions.

The CQB skills include learning how to sweep and search a series of rooms and walkways learning the best way to tactically enter and clear a hostile area.

Stage 1 Each member of your team will be coached through the CQB section on an instructor to player basis. After the first sweep of the arena the player will repeat the circuit again this time using their machine gun to hit a number of targets.
This is repeated until all members have completed the arena in pairs and finally a team of four. After the team is familiar with the procedures you will learn how to clear a room and perform a dynamic entry using a flash grenade.

The next level is simulated gas where your team has to clear a level equipped with special forces gas masks.

Stage 2 After stage 1 has been completed we switch your weapons to .43 tactical markers.
Your team will then be set a number of time sensitive scenarios to complete against live attackers who will shoot at you until taken down.
These include:- Rescue a hostage - Search and Clear - Locate and disarm an explosive device- Team on Team - Escort a VIP

thanks to Dave at Warfighters for the info

In your face microsoft...

Apple have stepped up and released another update for APPLE TV which now includes TV SHOWS, MOVIES, YOU TUBE and FLIKR all on your TV.

Good news for me as I am a PC hater and a long term Mac user, and I already have Apple TV at home.

Click here to see the far superior interface for downloading/renting tv shows, movies and stuff. Kinda makes the 360 dashboard design look awful (personally I always thought the design was crap and was one area that the PS3 pisses all over the 360)

You Killed....

There's an element of truth in the end message of this video, but I still like GH!

STREET FIGHTER 4

Freakin love this shit!

EXPLODING BABIES!!!!!

Condemned 2 has the weirdest weapon in any FPS....(clue in the title)

CODDAY PART 2 (UPDATE)

Hello all
we have been speaking to people about this years "big day out" and the tank balling sounds fun some people think it may be to expencive.

So i have spoken to Warfighters and have sorted us a day with the Rainbow 6 boys.

The cost = £55.00 (trying to get some more discount)
The place = Onley Fields Farm, Onley Lane, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UU
The date = 14th June 2008
hotel = £50.00 per room per night (so shairing £25.00 each per night)

A Typical Day Would Include:
Combat InductionBook
InHealth & Safety Guidelines
This ultra exciting event from WarFighters is guaranteed to get the adrenaline pumping to the max.
You will become part of a 4-man team who have a very special mission to complete, but before doing so you will need to be trained and practise your skills at the R6 CQB Centre.
Overview: 1- Mission Objective and Briefing
2- Weapon Handling Skills - Handgun and Rifle
3- Basic Room Clearance and Searching Skills
4- Communications
5- Hostage Extraction Procedure

The first part of your day will be learning how to use your weapons in a confined area.
This training will take place at the R6 centre using the range and CQB House.
You will improve your marksmanship using pistols and sub machine guns learning how to engage multiple targets.
You will then progress to the CQB House which is a specially constructed area containing multiple rooms and hide outs.
Your drills will include clearing the rooms of mock and live targets.
Live targets shoot back so you will need to be very alert.
Some rooms will be filled with simulated gas, so you will need to wear a military gas mask which makes your job even harder.
Rogue Dagger makes use of all our simulated weapon systems which include Airsoft BB guns, RAP-4 Military Markers and IR-Tactical Lasers.

I need to know numbers for the day and hotel (nights?) by the 14th Feb

Army.Xbox360

OK! so I watch too much late night TV and strange programs sometimes. While watching something very educational on one such channel I spied an advert for our great British army, which I had to double check.

ARMY VIDEO




Did you spot it!
Wow our army uses Xbox360's
Where do I get that game?

Rock this Bitch!

Well the nice people at GAME store in Cambs gave me a rather generous amount of cash for some xbox 1 games that were literally gathering dust + a couple of 360 games that were simply never getting played, coupled with a very do-able £17 of my own money got me a copy of GUITAR HERO 3 at the weekend. Never thought I would be into a "Rhythm" game but I have to say I'm Hooked....tons of replay value and a right laugh when your mates are over!

If you have never tried the Guitar Hero Franchise before, I can recommend it....certainly makes a change from all the guns and screeching tyres!! The bundle is quite expensive but if you've got junk lying around to trade in...do it!

Its's back to a Screen near you very soon

Having really enjoyed the multiplayer on Rainbow six vegas I just hope that this is as awsome.
Due out on the 14th March 2008 see below for a list of features.








 Full PEC Experience
 A greatly improved PEC experience - your character evolves online and offline, in both single-player and multiplayer modes.
 Advanced Strategical A.I.
 Terrorist Leaders are now a strategic target for Rainbow - leaders control respawns, so when you take out the leaders, enemies can no longer respawn.
 Terrorists Enemies have a wider variety of reactions and use ballistic shields.
 Team Rainbow can use the leap-frogging technique for safely approaching an area defended by an opposing force. Teammates cover each other successively when they move forward.
 Enhanced Multiplayer Modes
 Up to 16 players.
 Two-player split-screen mode.
 13 maps for co-op and adversarial play including three maps from Rainbow Six: Vegas, revamped maps from Rainbow. Six: Raven Shield and all-new maps.
 All-New Co-Op Experience
 Co-Op Story Mode - Two players can combine to play through the entire story mode.
 Jump-In-Jump-Out Mode - A second player can jump into a single-player at any point, becoming a fourth teammate in the Rainbow team.
 Co-Op Terrorist Hunt - Up to four players can work together to eliminate all terrorist threats on single and multiplayer maps.
 New Adversarial Modes
 Demolition - Attackers plant an explosive device at one of two predetermined locations and protect the bomb until it explodes.
 Team Leader - Teams must keep their leader alive while they escort him to the extraction point while preventing the enemy from extracting their own leader.
Review

BT Vision

Coming to the 360 sometime this year will be 'BT Vision'. It lets you watch on demand movies and sport events, but you need a BT line. Weak.

Full story here

Omega 5

If you like a proper shooter and remember the genius that was R-TYPE back in the day (I certainly remember shoving 5p's in the coin-op on Worthing Pier when I was a kid) you should download OMEGA 5 from the marketplace, it really is the closest thing to R-TYPE I have seen in years. A proper Japanese 3D/2D shooter that will keep everyone happy until IKARUGA comes out... Get it!!!

click here for the original r-type audio....aaahhh memories!



Oh, and is anyone else far too excited that REZ is coming out this year?

Footfall doesn't. (fall)

Gold star from teacher and a little round of applause from the other kids in the class...

On Live last night [CODD] FOOTFALL managed 46 kills with a streak of 25 kills, only being killed twice.
Which is great as FOOTFALL nicely balances out how shit I am in clan matches!!!

I'd hate to think how good he's gonna be when he gets an HDTV and can really see what's going on!!

First Details of this years day out.

TANK PAINTBALL!!!!!!

Right.....
We are going to be going tank paintballing on 14th June. It costs (give or take a few quid) £100 for the day, I realise this is double the cost of last years event at Warfighters but the variation sounds good. Start with Tank Paintball (every time I type that, I laugh a little inside) which will be something like several tanks in a field with three people per tank firing 40mm paintballs at each other....awesome. The organisers throw us some lunch, and then in the afternoon we all have a lash at some regular paintballing in the woods.

The company is called CHAOS PAINTBALL and their site can be found here

CHAOS PAINTBALL also have Off-road buggies, hovercrafts and archery to piss about with.

It's not too far from the hotel in Northampton we stayed at last time which works out at about £25 each for the night. Might look for another hotel cos that one was a bit shit, but it did have plenty of parking and was in the town centre. It's grim up north (so they tell me) and Northampton was alarmingly full of evil Friday night sluts which made for an interesting (albeit rather frightening) night out.

If you're coming, we will need to know and have your money (perhaps only a deposit) by the END OF FEBRUARY so we can book. Once we have a final list of names we can make the booking and final prices per person will be set, depending on the numbers we will be able to get a small discount. You will also receive a personalised CODDAY T-Shirt as a momento of the day, T-shirt design can be seen elsewhere on this blog.

If everyone would prefer to go to Warfighters this could be arranged, however most of us have already done that and something different would be good, that and some of us were a little disappointed at Warfighters because of a lack of vehicles and grenades, only due to the fact the guys had moved site and not everything was up and running. However Warfighters are now more established at their new site and also have fantastic new weapons and a Rainbow Six style day. We all had a real blast last year at Warfighters and I think we would all like to go back, but we're thinking in the autumn for Jonzee's Birthday instead of the CODDAY big day out.

If you're up for it, the usual restrictions apply, send either MGB DUDE or PAWNK1NG a message over xbox live, over 21s only, don't bring your mum (unless she's fit), make sure you have plenty of beer money as we will get horribly pissed afterwards.

Head Tracking for Desktop VR Displays using the WiiRemote

I know its not X-BOX but check what this chap has done with the Wii

Wear your COD with pride!

OK, here we go...BIG DAY OUT PART DEUX! We're thinking about "Tank Paintball" (more details to follow) but here is the current preferred Tee Shirt design. Obviously all personalised to your individual gamertag. Design may alter slightly as the next few months pass, usually down to costs, more colours, more ink, more money...you get the idea. Leave comments if you like, and I'll ignore them at my leisure.

Cheers

The Dude & The King.

360 Gamer Magazine

Thanks to Kitt for the spot.

Call of duty 5

Call Of Duty 5 Heading For The Pacific?

Yes, Treyarch are indeed hard at work on Call of Duty 5. And that, yes, the series is heading back to World War II.

That's the stuff we'd heard already. What we didn't know is that, according to this tipster, the game's set in the under-utilized Pacific theater, something only one major WWII shooter - the awful Medal of Honour: Pacific Assault - has tried before. While (if true) the move back to well-worn WWII is mostly disappointing, if this game can branch out and explore some of the less "popular" aspects of the conflict

Free Gift to say Sorry !

Dear Xbox LIVE Members:

During this past holiday season you helped us break a number of Xbox LIVE records. This included our largest sign-up of new members to Xbox LIVE in our 5 year history and just yesterday you broke the record for the single biggest day of concurrent members ever on the service.

As a result of this massive increase in usage we know that some of you experienced intermittent Xbox LIVE issues over the holiday break. While the service was not completely offline at any given time, we are disappointed in our performance. I would like to take this moment to thank each and every one of you for your patience and understanding as our team has worked around the clock to return the service to a stable state.

At the same time we would like to offer a token of our appreciation to all of you in celebration of record success for the service. And as a thank you for your loyalty during this holiday period, we will be offering all of our Xbox LIVE members around the world access to a full Xbox LIVE Arcade game that will be available to download free of charge. In the coming weeks we will be sharing the specific details of this offer with you.

Thank you again for helping make Xbox LIVE everything that it is today!

Sincerely,

Marc Whitten
General Manager, Xbox LIVE

Third Party "360"?

UK, January 3, 2008 - Microsoft's head honcho Bill Gates is due to make his final keynote speech at next week's Consumer Electronics Show, and many are speculating he is to go out with a bang with the announcement of a new flavour for the Xbox 360.

The murmurings began with a column by Brier Dudley in The Seattle Times, a source close to Microsoft, in which some educated guesswork about the contents of Gates' swansong was aired. These ranged from the fairly pedestrian – a focused convergence between the Xbox Live, Zune and Media Center teams to offer a one-stop service for content – to the more bravado anticipation of a new variety of Xbox 360, adding to the various choices already available. Dudley outlined the possibility of Microsoft licensing out their technology to a third party "…to develop a digital video recorder with a hard-drive, high-definition HD-DVD drive and Xbox gaming capabilities."

Already the rumour has snowballed, with Stuff Magazine going as far to outline specifications of the new Xbox, alongside a speculative street date of Autumn 2008 and the moniker of Xbox Ultimate. Among the features they expect to see are the aforementioned HD-DVD drive, built-in Wi-Fi, a more muted fan and a 320GB hard disk that would enable users to fully benefit from the Xbox IPTV service.

Unsurprisingly, Microsoft UK were not willing to offer comment on the growing specula

Thanks to IGN.COM for the info.

Reminds me a little of the DVD enabled, chrome Panasonic Gamecube which only came out in Japan...There's one for sale in Cambridge in a shop called GAMETRON EXCHANGE incase anyone is interested....

On another note, it's 2008 which means REZ HD is out this year!!! W00T!

Help!

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.

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

SOME MORE CODDAY WALLPAPERS

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!

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

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!

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

Elite Console Problems

Check the link below before you upgrade to a 120GB drive....

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.

Find more videos like this on www.truveo.com.

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 troops supress a giggle as Pawnk1ng once again makes a joke about his manhood

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

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

Battlefield Ham

Enjoy!

Seasons Greetings!

From all at codday clan

Click here for our special xmas message!

MAN FLU .... ITS A KILLER

Spinning Bird Kick!

Ingame shot of the new streetfighter anyone?

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

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!

mmmmmmmm....

CODDAY Facebook Group

Dont forget to search for the CODDAY GROUP on Facebook!

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.

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"

Facebook

We have a facebook group going on...join up troops! Search for "CODDay"

Laters "The Dude"

A Presidents Review

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 "

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...

Another busy day at work....

Baz & Vix in the office, trust me it's tough working in an ad agency!

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"

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!

THANKS MGB DUDE

ITS BEHIND YOU!!!!

PAWNK1NG'S in panto

but will be back next week.

Oh yes he does...Oh no he.... etc etc....

Two years ago.....

OTLEY Little Theatre actor Robin Inman (PAWNK1NG) is moving from his role of the camp Mr Humphreys in "Are You being Served?" to take on the role of the Dame in Bradford Players Christmas pantomime `Mother Goose'.

Rob, from Yeadon, said: "Mmm, maybe I'm playing camp things too much! Anyway, I'm looking forward to Mother Goose."

Rob has performed with Guiseley Youth Players. He was Dr Dentist in `Little Shop of Horrors', Frank in `Rocky Horror Show' and Nurse in `Babes In The Wood', all at Otley Little Theatre. Last year he played Widow Twankey in `Aladdin' at the Priestley with The Bradford Players.

The Bradford Players, one of the oldest amateur musical theatre companies in Bradford still going, was founded 80 years ago in 1925, and their first production was Edward German's `Merrie England' staged at the Princes Theatre in 1926.

They put on several productions there before moving to the Alhambra Theatre, The Library Theatre and then to The Priestley.

If you can, you should pop along and give our very own PAWNK1NG some support.....personally I think Rob should have a pic of him in panto as his gamer picture!!!!

Fall Dash update coming next week (Dec. 4th.) (THANKS TO MAJOR NELSON FOR THE INFO)

It was just confirmed that the Fall Dashboard update will be released next Tuesday, December 4th.
One of the new features that will be part of the release is ‘Friends of Friends.’ With this new features, you’ll be able to browse the friends list of anyone on your Xbox LIVE friends list and send anyone on your friends list a friends request.
Also adding a ‘Friends List’ setting in the Dashboard* and on Xbox.com to allow you to control who can see your friends list.
Everyone (only available to members 18 and older)
Friends only (available to members 13 and older)
Blocked (available to all members, and automatic for anyone under the age of 13)
It’s important to mention that when the dashboard update is released, the new default setting will be Everyone (assuming you are of age). For those members that not want to share their friend list, we’ve added a page on Xbox.com that is available today where you can modify this setting as you see fit. If you want to keep your friends list private, you can sign into Xbox.com now at www.xbox.com/fof and change the setting to Blocked (if you so desire.)

This gives you a full week to decide which setting you would like for this new feature. If you want to fully embrace the new feature, you don’t need to thing except wait for the update next week.

This setting will appear in the dash next week with the update.
Edit: No this is not the only feature for the fall update. There are more, but this is all that is being released at this time (along with the previously announced Xbox Originals)

Who you gonna call?

sneaky, sneaky, catchy monkey...

You've all probably seen this on your telly box, the game's really cool and a refreshing change from all the FPS and racing titles...



The music is "Lonely Soul" by UNKLE from the 1998 album PSYENCE FICTION – featuring Richard Ashcroft....incase you're interested, it's a great album so you might as well buy it.

Pawnking?

I realise we can't see each other whilst playing games, but I didn't know PAWNKING looked like this....

"Cheats" on COD4

Cheats are unlocked not by inserting passwords, but by acquiring the thirty Intel Pieces strewn throughout the game. The more of them you collect, the more cheats you can access. On the left are the number of Intel Pieces collected, and on the right are the cheats that are unlocked, with an explanation of what each does.

2 - "CoD Noir" Play the game in black and white.
4 - "Photo-Negative" Game colors become inverted.
6 - "Super Contrast" Game's contrast increases.
8 - "Ragtime Warfare" The game feels like an old silent movie.
10 - "Cluster Bombs" One frag grenade thrown equals five in explosion.
15 - "A Bad Year" Enemies explode into tires when shot.
20 - "Slow-Mo Ability" Game plays at 40% normal speed.
30 - "Infinite Ammo" Just what it says.

Unlockable: Arcade Mode
To unlock Arcade Mode, beat the game once through on any difficulty level. Arcade Mode itself is split into two options - Full Challenge or Level Challenge - that add extra replayability to the game.

Unlockable: Prestige Mode
To unlock Prestige Mode, which is a multiplayer-only mode, you must reach experience level fifty-five. Instead of capping out at level fifty-five, which is the highest level, Prestige Mode allows you to start again from level one. This can be done a total of ten times, giving you ten different icons in in-game lobbies to show your extreme achievement.

Unlockable: New Mission
To play an all-new mission, which is an extra mission after the main quest is completed, beat the game and view the ending credits thereafter. After they've run their course, you will then be given the opportunity to play one last single player mission before all is said and done.

Hint: Intel Pieces
Below is the level distribution list for Intel Pieces, which are enemy laptops full of information strewn throughout the game. There are thirty of them total. The left column is the level in question, while the right column is how many Intel Pieces can be found on that level. Levels with no Intel Pieces are excluded completely.

Level 2 - 2
Level 4 - 2
Level 5 - 3
Level 6 - 2
Level 7 - 2
Level 9 - 3
Level 10 - 2
Level 12 - 2
Level 13 - 3
Level 14 - 2
Level 16 - 2
Level 17 - 1
Level 18 - 2
Level 19 - 2

Hint: Easy Intel
The following works on the mission entitled "Hunted". After fighting your way through a basement (after going underneath a bridge, across a field, et cetera), you'll reemerge outside. A nearby house next to a vending machine and a car should be your target from here. Inside the house, there's a laptop on the table. This is a piece of Intel, and collecting all thirty of them in the game will unlock all of the Cheat options available. If you collect the Laptop, and then head through the nearby checkpoint, it will be permanently acquired on your save file. Kill yourself at this point (a Grenade is an easy way to do so), and backtrack to the house. Collect the Laptop again, go to the checkpoint, kill yourself, and repeat the process. By doing this, you can collect thirty laptops without actually collecting all thirty of them. (unverified)

Favourite COD 4 bit.....

One of my favourite moments in the game!

Christmas Comes early, Thanks Infinity Ward!

YAY! COD4 is out, I spent Saturday playing to to death....still offline, I'll have the broadbean back on next monday. Loved the single player though, quite short but awesome fun! Arcade mode was a nice surprise, found myself spending alot of time on that Saturday night to try and get a few scores done. No doubt my pitiful attempts will be quashed by you all in the coming days!

Hope you're all loving it! Nice to see a load of Green '4's" on the gamercards!

See ya online in a week or so....The Dude.