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Filed under: News

So, if we have this right, the point of the EndWar launch trailer is that World War 3 is basically inevitable. In addition to this, it's apparently going to be awesome, what with giant firefights breaking out right in front of the US Capital Building, France's Eiffel Tower, and even the Kremlin. Seriously though, why not? If the world just has to be embroiled in a massive war, said war might as well take place in some dramatic places, right? Just because we're doomed doesn't mean we can't end it all with a little flair.

The game, incidentally, drops next week.

EndWar launch trailer is a total downer originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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Filed under: News, Xbox Live Arcade

The latest in Gamerscore Blog's running series on the New Xbox Experience is a video about how Avatars can be used in certain Xbox 360 games. First and foremost, the video reveals that certain older Xbox 360 and Xbox Live Arcade titles will inocorporate Avatar use once they are updated after the release of the New Xbox Experience. The games shown include Bomberman Live, UNO, Hardwood Hearts, and Hardwood Spades. And no, you can't play as your Avatar in Bomberman, which is a bummer. Another game that is shown, though not named, is Ninjabee's A Kingdom for Kelflings. Scene It? Box Office Smash will also be receiving an Avatar update.

As for how far we might see Avatars integrated into future titles, Microsoft is keeping the details close to its chest. Whatever the extent of the integration, we somehow doubt you'll ever see your Avatar ripping a Locust in half with a chainsaw.

Continue reading Video: In-game Avatar use explained

Video: In-game Avatar use explained originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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Filed under: News

A new detail regarding the Harmonix Beatles game came to light today. According to a report in Variety (lots of news from them lately), Harmonix "will be able to select 45 songs from the Beatles catalog recorded during their 1962-69 tenure within EMI" for the game (does that mean Let It Be is off the table?). The article also reports that the chosen songs will be overseen by Giles Martin and his father George, who was previously the Beatles' producer. It remains unknown whether or not the original recordings will be remastered or reworked for the game, with Giles Martin noting, "We are trying to present the songs as they were played, adhering to the (original) mix."

Of course, the only real question is which 45 songs will be appearing in the game. Feel free to post your favorites in the comments.

[Via Joystiq]

45 songs headed to Beatles game originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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Of all the games left in limbo by the merging of Activision and Blizzard, we're perhaps most dismayed by the current state of Brütal Legend, which at the moment is complete stasis. Yes, it seems like Double Fine's rock-action opus just can't find a home -- readers may remember that it was recently brushed off by MTV -- and now, we might have an inkling as to why. Speaking to Variety, an unnamed source at Double Fine said that Activision is actually "blocking" Brütal Legend from making the move to a new publisher. What remains unclear is why the publishing giant, which did not comment on the matter, is taking this course of action.

Whatever is going on, we hope someone sorts it out soon, because we wants some Brütal Legend.

[Via Joystiq]

Variety: ActiBlizzard blocking Brutal Legend move originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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Filed under: X3F Features

This is just getting silly now. For the second week in a row, Xav is off in some undisclosed location playing an undisclosed game. We are positively irked. Once again, we've taken the liberty of filling in his entry, as he's not around to stop us.

Dustin Burg (SuperDunners): I'll make this short and toothsome. All of my free weekend gaming time will be devoted to playing Halo 3 multiplayer. And that is no exaggeration, I do mean all of it. Reason being that Gears of War 2 releases next week which will result in absolutely zero Halo 3 gaming for a long, long while. So, this weekend will be my Halo 3 farewell. I promise not to get too emotional.

Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM): Lately, I'm just trying to find time to play anything at all. I played Arkadian Warriors (of all things) for a little while this morning. Some Duke 3D as well. I've progressed just a bit in Silent Hill: Homecoming, and it's already improved significantly. Something else to get into, if I have time, is Sam & Max on the Wii. I've also been digging into some homebrew stuff on my DS. I have no idea how I'll make it through November. Left 4 Dead is my only certain purchase. After that, the winds will have to guide me.

Xav de Matos (Snypz): Xav decided to break out the NES Power Glove. No, he won't actually be playing any games with it. He just likes to wear it. In public. He will, however, be playing actual games with an old NES Power Pad. Also in public. But seriously though, he's playing something. If you'd like to know what it is, come back early next week.


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WRUP: To absent friends edition originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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It’s here! Well, almost. The launch of Resistance 2 is now only days away, so we hope you and your Bullseye are just about ready to go huntin’ for some Chimera. The game officially hits store shelves in North America on November 4, and to help celebrate Resistance 2’s arrival, we’ve got something extra-special planned:

Midnight Launch Event: That’s right, Resistance 2 is taking over the PlayStation Store in San Francisco’s Metreon for the night of November 3rd (and early on the 4th). In addition to being one of the first to pick up a copy of the game, attendees will be able to meet a host of Insomniacs (including Ted Price, our President and CEO, and members of the community team), receive some cool swag, get their copy of the game signed, and have their picture taken and placed on the cover of Resistance 2. Oh, and if you’re planning on purchasing the collector’s edition, you definitely want to come to this event. Trust us; your wallet will thank you for it. You can purchase the game at 12:01 am, but fans that show up a bit early can meet us and get that photo of yourself on the R2 cover.

While November 4 has been etched in the minds of Resistance fans, here’s another one to mark on your calendar: November 7. That’s the date of our first-ever community day here at Insomniac. Fans will be treated to a studio tour, Resistance 2 competitive multiplayer sessions against the dev team, a panel discussion about our latest title, and other fun activities. If you are at least 17 years old and live/plan to be in the Los Angeles area on November 7, e-mail us at RSVP@insomniacgames.com for more details on the event.

Well, that’s it for now. I hope you use this weekend to get in a few extra rounds with the beta (we just extended it until Monday). See you soon on the battlefield!

Filed under: News, Xbox Live Arcade

Load Inc.'s upcoming Xbox Live Arcade racer of radio controlled proportions, Things on Wheels will be releasing to the Arcade in the not too distant future and, in preparation, every week they're revealing information about each lil' racer. They're actually using a series of collectible digital cards (trade 'em with your friends!) that detail car stats and information. To start off the RC car revealing fun, Load Inc. sent us the first card announcing the muscle car Buster which we're told has the "best handling of its class." High fives to that!

Check the gallery below for a few screenshots of Buster, view the nifty card and keep an eye out for more Things on Wheels vehicle reveals in the weeks to come. Vroom!

Things on Wheels: A look at the muscled Buster originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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Filed under: Fan stuff

If the latest trailer for the upcoming zombie-slayer Onechanbara proves anything it's that sometimes shopping can go terribly wrong. Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad lands on the Xbox 360 in mid-December from publisher D3 and developer Tamsoft, the team behind ... uh, well we can't think of anything you'd really know or care about. Toshinden, maybe? But hey, it's a good looking woman wearing a bikini and slaying countless zombies. Basically, the most realistic game ever conceived.

Onechanbara trailer reveals women hate zombies originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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Filed under: News, Halo 3

In its weekly update, Bungie has revealed Halo 3's matchmaking changes for November, which will add a four-day Double XP special playlist inspired by Thanksgiving among other changes. Fans of specific weapons will want to note that Bungie has removed Team Sniper and Team Shotgun variants from Ranked Team Slayer but sniper fans can welcome their favorite variant back into the Hardcore rotation with a ranked 4v4 Team Sniper playlist. Other changes include map variant changes in ranked matches and map frequency. Check out Bungie's Weekly Update for the entire list of changes.

Ed. Note: This is Xav's 777th post at X3F. Fitting, isn't it?

Halo 3: November matchmaking update revealed originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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