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Look out Japan! Red Xbox 360 controllers coming soon

Richard Mitchell — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:45:00 +0000

Filed under: News

Japanese gamers can finally stop holding their collective breath, as Microsoft has finally announced a release date for the limited edition wireless red controller in the Land of the Rising Sun. More specifically, the company has announced that the red controller will only be sold as part of a bundle with the Play & Charge kit. How is this different from the same bundle that has been available in North America since last year? We suppose the biggest difference is that you can only buy one with yen, ¥6,279, specifically. The bundle will be available in Japan beginning on March 5.

Look out Japan! Red Xbox 360 controllers coming soon originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Xbox 360 Fancast 098 — New Year’s Fanmail

Richard Mitchell — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Podcasts, X3F Features

Happy New Year, fanboys, and happy first Xbox 360 Fancast of the year 2009. We thought we'd start off the new year by catching up on some fanmail, so that's exactly what we did. Yup, this show is nothing but fanmail. Gasp, as we discover that Canada does in fact have 1-2 flush toilets. Thrill, as we discuss hackneyed gaming conventions. Become confused as we discuss the mysterious pleasure of creating spreadsheets. It's all in this week's episode. Download ... and discover.

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Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander)

Produced by Richard Mitchell

Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta, "She Won't Look at Me" by The Simple Carnival.

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Xbox 360 Fancast 098 -- New Year's Fanmail originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Molyneux: Gaming in 2009 ‘looking a bit dry’

Dustin Burg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:45:00 +0000

Filed under: News, Fable 2

Being brutally honest, Lionhead Studios' own Peter Molyneux gave BBC his industry predictions for 2009 and, truthfully, isn't really all that excited.

"Next year [2009], well, it's all looking a bit dry," admitted Peter Molyneux, adding that "all the triple A titles came out this Christmas." Continuing his lack of 2009 optimism rant, Molyneux mentioned that "there is stuff in 2010 we can look forward to, off the top of my head I cannot think of anything next year that really excites me." Well sir, with the utmost respect, we do not agree.

[Via Joystiq]

Molyneux: Gaming in 2009 'looking a bit dry' originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Crazy expensive 360 mod gives gamers mouse and keyboard use

Dustin Burg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Filed under: News, Hacks / mods

If you've inherited a small fortune and have an obsessive urge to use a mouse and keyboard on your Xbox 360, then the hardware modding folks over at XIM360 have a solution. Behold, the $179 (that is not a typo) XIM 2, pre-built, plug and play mod that gives 360 gamers complete freedom to use a mouse and keyboard. We can think of numerous better ways of spending $179, but if you must, slap a pre-order down over at XIM360's online store ... richy rich.

[Via Engadget]

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Microsoft wants Radiant Silvergun XBLA remake

Dustin Burg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:15:00 +0000

Filed under: News, Xbox Live Arcade

Chatting with Gamasutra, Treasure CEO Masato Maegawa revealed that Microsoft has been trying to win over their hearts, gifting them chocolates and giving massages all in an effort to bring the Saturn's Radiant Silvergun to the Xbox Live Arcade. Kidding about the chocolates and massages.

Though, Maegawa makes it clear that even though Microsoft wants a remake that he and Treasure have yet to decide if they want to bring Radiant Silvergun love to the XBLA. Why wouldn't they? Well, Maegawa says that it'd take a lot of dev time to make it work on the 360 and he admits that "it's certainly aged in assorted ways, and I'm not sure they're all good." We were under the impression that aged Radiant Silvergun is like a fine wine. It only gets better years down the road.

[Via Joystiq]

Microsoft wants Radiant Silvergun XBLA remake originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shipping this week: Nothing edition

Richard Mitchell — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:30:00 +0000

Filed under: News, Shipping this week

It's another one of those weeks. You know the kind, the kind where nothing new releases on the Xbox 360. These weeks serve a double purpose. On one hand, they remind us of the sad emptiness that is life. That keeps us grounded. On the other hand, the help us remember release filled weeks gone by and also help us to look forward to happier, brighter weeks on the horizon. This week, grab your old games, hug them close and know that there will come a day when new games will flow once again.

Shipping this week: Nothing edition originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fallout 3 Collector’s Edition for $50 at Amazon today

Richard Mitchell — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:45:00 +0000

Filed under: News, Deals and Bargains, Fallout 3

If you've yet to explore the not quite barren wastelands of Fallout 3, today might just be the day to get started. Amazon is currently offering the collector's edition of Fallout 3 for $49.98, just over $30 less than the retail price of $79.99. Lest you've forgotten, the collector's edition comes with a Vault Boy bobblehead, a 100 page art book, a making-of DVD and a sweet metal lunchbox (It also includes the game, which is important). If that sounds just a bit too paltry for your expensive taste, Amazon is also offering its exclusive Survival Edition for $109.98, a $20.01 savings over the regular price. The Survival Edition includes all the extras of the collector's edition, with the addition of a replica Pip-Boy digital clock.

Like we said, if you've been waiting to get Fallout 3, nabbing the collector's edition for less than the standard edition is a pretty sweet deal.

[Thanks, Alex]

Source - Amazon.com -- Fallout 3 Collector's Edition
Source - Amazon.com -- Fallout 3 Survival Edition

Fallout 3 Collector's Edition for $50 at Amazon today originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Interpol and its trail of clues release to the XBLA this Wednesday

Dustin Burg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Filed under: News, Xbox Live Arcade

This Wednesday, January 7th, TikGames' investigative puzzler Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos will be making its way to the Xbox Live Arcade. Please, hold your thunderous applause and ear deafening whistles of excitement.

The 800 Microsoft point Interpol is a puzzler-style game at its core, coming complete with detective work, seek and uncover missions, clue searching and plenty of mini games. It does boast four player co-op, but we aren't sure if you'll be able to find three other folks to play with. Only kidding (no we aren't).

Gallery: Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos (XBLA)

Interpol and its trail of clues release to the XBLA this Wednesday originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Forza 3 artwork all but confirms game’s existence

Dustin Burg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:30:00 +0000

Filed under: News

Kaarbo Designs, a company sub-contract by Microsoft Game Studios to create menu assets for all previous Forza Motorsport titles, has gotten a bit ahead of themselves in terms of revealing the project they just finished. That project being Forza Motorsport 3.

Yes sir, listed under their website's clients section are a few Forza 3 posters (now removed, but preserved by Forzacentral) that sorta prove that the yet to be officially announced racing title is real and in development by Turn 10. You can even sneak a peek at the threequel's logo on the upper left of each poster.

Interestingly enough, Kaarbo mentions that the asset posters (galleried below) are not their templetes, "are only samples and are not to be used" in any Forza title. They're still pretty, though, so check 'em out below.

Gallery: Forza 3 - Leaked Artwork

[Via TeamXbox]

Forza 3 artwork all but confirms game's existence originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Euro 360 sales at 8 million thanks to record holiday

Dustin Burg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:45:00 +0000

Filed under: News

Puffing out their chest with pride, today Microsoft revealed that - to date - they've sold 8 million Xbox 360 consoles in the European market thanks to record setting holiday sales. Sales that were nearly double that of the same holiday period last year.

"2008 saw us grow faster than any of our competitors and we over-achieved in sales during the crucial Christmas selling period," explained European Xbox VP Chris Lewis. "With eight million consoles sold since we launched, and consistently out-selling PlayStation 3 in EMEA, we're poised to build on this success in 2009." Oh yes, the gloves are off ...

Euro 360 sales at 8 million thanks to record holiday originally appeared on Xbox 360 Fanboy on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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