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LIVE Activity for week of Aug 30
Major Nelson - Thu, 09/09/2010 - 03:14
Here is a look at LIVE activity for the last week:
Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles (based on UU’s)
1 Modern Warfare 2
2 Halo 3
3 Call of Duty: WaW
4 Call of Duty 4 (Purchase the full game for direct download)
5 DEAD RISING 2: CASE ZERO
6 FIFA 10
7 GTA IV (Purchase the full game for direct download)
8 Madden NFL 11
9 Gears of War 2
10 Battlefield Bad Co. 2
11 Red Dead Redemption
12 Mafia II Playable Demo
13 Halo 3: ODST
14 Left 4 Dead 2
15 Forza Motorsport 3 (Download the demo)
16 VANQUISH OFFICIAL DEMO – VELOCITY ATTACK
17 Mafia II
18 Trials HD
19 Fallout 3
20 Monday Night Combat
Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)
1 DEAD RISING 2: CASE ZERO
2 SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD: THE GAME
3 Monday Night Combat
4 IMBO
5 Shank
6 Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
7 Alien Breed Episode 1
8 Trials HD
9 Castle Crashers
10 Galaga Legions
11 Deadliest Warrior
12 Castlevania Harmony of Despair
13 RISK: FACTIONS
14 UNO
15 Hydro Thunder Hurricane
16 Game Room **
17 Toy Soldiers
18 Battlefield 1943
19 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
20 Magic: The Gathering
The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.
**Combined sales of all Game Room titles
Top Indie Games (Full Versions purchased)
1 MILITARY SNIPER-SIM 3.18
2 I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES!!!1
3 The Impossible Game
4 Baby Maker Extreme
5 Avatar Paintball
6 Avatar Racedrome
7 Avatar Ninja!
8 Try Not To Fart
9 ADVENTURES of CAPTAIN Becky
10 radiangames Inferno
11 So Many Girls So Little Time
12 Avatar Slam Dunk
13 Avatar Onslaught
14 Miner Dig Deep
15 Zombie Estate
16 Avatar Showdown
17 Avatar Drop
18 Beat Hazard
19 Breath of Death VII
20 StormGate
Games for Windows Top LIVE Titles (based on UU’s)
1 GTA IV
2 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
5 Street Fighter IV
6 Bioshock 2
7 Resident Evil 5
8 Halo 2
9 Batman: Arkham Asylum
10 Red Faction Guerrilla
11 Gears of War
12 Tinker
13 Blacklight: Tango Down
14 FlatOut UC
15 Fuel
16 Battlestations: Pacific
17 Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
18 Quantum of Solace
19 LOST PLANET COLONIES
20 Section 8
These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade and Indie Games, full versions purchased during the week.
Some content (and therefore the links) may not be available in all Xbox LIVE regions.
Demo: DJ Hero 2
Major Nelson - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 14:11
Content: DJ Hero 2 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions
Dash Text: Following the award-winning, #1 new videogame IP of 2009, DJ Hero® 2 transforms living rooms into nightclubs all over again with a new music-gaming experience. Friends & families can become mix masters and singing sensations, like never before. With a host of new DJ and vocal multiplayer modes, and 80+ original mixes featuring the biggest dance, pop and hip-hop hits, DJ Hero® 2 delivers the new standard in music & rhythm gaming.
Add the free demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
Like the demo? Pre-order the full version of the game
Arcade: Plants vs. Zombies and Dance!
Major Nelson - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 14:09
Content: Plants vs. Zombies
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions
Dash Text: Get ready to soil your plants! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Add this free demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
Content: Dance!
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Xbox LIVE Regions in North America and Europe
Dash Text: The stage is shrouded in dry ice, spotlights gradually focus on the centre of the stage, the curtain rises and with the first move a fantastic show explodes around you: this is your first performance! You will be dancing with the world's best. Select one of the 6 available characters, style your character using around 300 accessories and perform at 8 spectacular venues. Dance the hottest moves using the Controller or on the Dance Mat. Use the cool dance routines to show off your skills in 20 tracks that have been created exclusively for the game! In Multiplayer you can play with up to 4 players and dance against your friends, and you'll soon be looking down at your rivals from the top of the online leaderboard; the stage is yours! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Add this free demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
The countdown is on for Halo: Reach
Major Nelson - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 19:29
We are a week away from the launch of Halo: Reach and we have some activities planned. If you are in the New York area, join me Monday at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square for what promises to be a pretty big deal.
In Seattle? We’ve got you covered there as well. We also have thousands of events across the country at various retailers. Hit this press release for more details.
Update: I’ll make another post when I have more details (time etc.) about the NYC event
Update 2: Here are a few details to get you started with your planning.
Demo: R.U.S.E.
Major Nelson - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 14:24
Content: R.U.S.E. Demo
Price: All Xbox LIVE Regions
Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions
Dash Text: Play through a full mission designed exclusively for R.U.S.E. demo. Command Allied forces from the Head Quarters and lead you army to a nuclear conflict and combine deceptive strategies to conquer the battleground.
Add the free demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
Enjoy the demo? Purchase the full game
Demo: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
Major Nelson - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 14:22
Content: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions
Dash Text: Shred through 4 tracks in all new Quest mode and unlock Johnny Napalm’s chapter to enhance his unique power and unleash his Warrior alter ego. In GH™ Warriors of Rock, join with friends on an epic rock journey to save rock in Quest mode, test your skills and challenge friends in Quickplay+, and rock anyway you want in Party Play mode. Step up your experience by sharing achievements and challenging friends through all new Hero Feed, the ultimate social and competitive feature
Add the free demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
Enjoy the demo? Pre-order the full game
PAX Prime: Xbox LIVE Enforcement: Tales from the Din Part 3: The Conclusioning
Major Nelson - Mon, 09/06/2010 - 21:01
Here is the audio from Stepto’s (Xbox LIVE) (Twitter) popular PAX Panel Xbox LIVE Enforcement: Tales from the Din Part 3: The Conclusioning.
Note: Due to the nature of the content, this show is rated T for Teen.
Show Details:
Duration (approx):58:57
File size (approx) :27.6 MB
Format: MP3
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DOTW: Resident Evil 5 Add-ons
Major Nelson - Mon, 09/06/2010 - 16:08
It’s Deal Of The Week time and the following content has been specially priced for Xbox LIVE gold members until September 13, 2010:
Untold Stories Bundle, 560 Microsoft Points
Desperate Escape, 240 Microsoft Points
Lost in Nightmares, 240 Microsoft Points
Versus Mode, 240 Microsoft Point
PAX Prime 2010 LIVE Show
Major Nelson - Mon, 09/06/2010 - 01:01
Host: Larry Hryb, Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson (Xbox LIVE ) (Twitter)
Co-host : e (Xbox LIVE ) (Twitter)
Co-host : lollip0p (Xbox LIVE) (Twitter)
Co-Host: Stepto (Xbox LIVE) (Twitter)
Xbox 101 gadget talk and much more
Links to some of the things mentioned in this episode:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benaroya_Hall
Show Details:
Duration (approx):1:10:06
File size (approx) :32.1 MB
Format: MP3
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Listen now:
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Download Latest Episode-> Download the latest episode to your computer or preferred device
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Note: This show was produced using new audio processing techniques to even all of the levels out. That means it should make it easier to hear all of our voices. Let me know in the comments what you think.
PAX Prime weekend (and how you can win a Halo Console)
Major Nelson - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 17:05
As we head into PAX Prime this weekend in Seattle, I’d like to point out some things to add to your long TO DO list. We’ve got a whole team of people headed to to the event and we have so much stuff for you to see, we needed four booths show it all off:
Booth 412 (in the same area as the Xbox booth from last year) we’ll have Halo: Reach, Fable III and Gears of War 3.
Booth 670 We’ll be showing off new tiles for Xbox LIVE Arcade, Games for Windows and Windows Phone 7
Booth 682 Stop by and try out Kinect. We’ll have Kinect Adventures, Kinect Joyride, Kinect Sports and more
Booth 822 Halo: Reach
While you are planning what sessions to attend over the three-days, allow me to shamelessly plug one that has the potential be slightly entertaining: Join me, e, lollip0p and Stepto Sunday morning at 10:30am as we record the show live in front of a studio audience at the luxurious Benaroya Hall. I know it’s an early session, but we’ll try to make it worth your while; in addition to being able to observe the dysfunction for yourself, we have some cool prizes to give away including a few of the just announced controllers and one lucky attendee will walk away with the very first Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach Console.
See you this weekend!
Edit: Let us know if you plan on joining us
Crackdown 2: Toy Box
Major Nelson - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 14:13
Content: Free Toy Box Pack Preview
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Germany
Dash Text: Get a taste of the Crackdown 2 Premium Toy Box Pack with this free preview! Wreak havoc with Vehicle Tag and an expanded Keys to the City mode and play co-op with players who have purchased the Premium version. Upgrade to the Premium Toy Box Pack to unlock extra toys and treasures, including the Squad Chopper, Suit Thrusters, new Agent armor colors, and Vehicle Tag, just to name a few.
Add the free preview to your Xbox 360 download queue
Content: Premium Toy Box Pack
Price: 560 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Germany
Dash Text: Expand Crackdown 2 with the Toy Box Pack! It's bursting at the seams with extra toys and treasures, including an expanded Keys to the City mode, the ATV Assault Vehicle, the Squad Chopper, Suit Thrusters, new Agent armor colors, and a Vehicle Tag game, just to name a few. The Toy Box Pack is packed so full it would take a Level 5 Agent to hold it closed!
Purchase the Premium Toy Box Pack and add it to your Xbox 360 download queue
You’ll need the full version of the game to use this game add-on
New Xbox 360 Wireless controller featuring a transforming D-Pad
Major Nelson - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 17:01
We’ve just made the Xbox 360 Wireless controller even better with a brand new version that includes a transforming D-pad. The engineers have come up with an ingenious solution with a d-pad that can go from a plus to a disc with the twist of the wrist.
From this:
To this instantly:
Here is a video that shows how it work:
In addition to the new d-pad, the matte silver controller also features concave analog sticks and gray A,B,X,Y buttons for added style.
The controller will only be available with the new Play & Charge Kit that will launch on November 9th for US $64.99.
If you are headed to PAX Prime this weekend in Seattle, drop by the recording of my LIVE Podcast on Sunday where I’ll have a few of these controllers to give away for free.
Edit: It’s now up on Xbox.com
Update: The Play & Charge Kit is now available for pre-order
Coming soon to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace
Major Nelson - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 17:00
Here is a list of upcoming content scheduled for the Xbox LIVE Marketplace*
Please see the blog post I’ll make for each of these for pricing and/or regional availability.
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero (400 Points) is now available exclusively on Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows LIVE. Any status and items you earn in Case Zero will carry over to the full game of Dead Rising 2 when it releases next month.
This year’s Summer of Arcade may be over, but you still have time to reap some rewards. Purchase all five featured titles before August 31, 2010 11:59pm EST and receive 1200 Microsoft Points for free! Or, purchase at least three Summer of Arcade games and receive 400 Microsoft Points. Details here.
It’s time for some Fall fun with The Game Feast. Starting September 29 through October 20 we’ve got a solid line up of XBLA games:
September 29: Hydrophobia, 1200 Microsoft Points
October 6: Comic Jumper, 1200 Microsoft Points
October 13: Pinball FX 2, Tables purchased individually, free import from original Pinball FX
October 20: Super Meat Boy, Pricing TBD
From September 17 (12pm ET / 9am PT/1600 GMT) through September 20 (12pm ET /9am PT/1600 GMT) Xbox LIVE Silver members can take advantage of industry-leading multiplayer, not to mention exclusive access to movies, TV shows, music and friends via Netflix, Last.fm, Facebook and more. These Gold-only features will be available all weekend long for the whole Xbox LIVE community.
September 8: Plants vs. Zombies, 1200 Microsoft Points
September 8: Dance! It’s your Stage, 800 Microsoft Points
September 15: Sonic Adventure, 800 Microsoft Points
Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week** :
Week of September 5th: Select Resident Evil content
Week of September 13:
BUST-A-MOVE Live!, 400 Microsoft Points
Gyromancer, 800 Microsoft Points
Tower Bloxx Deluxe, 400 Microsoft Points
Puzzle Chronicles, 400 Microsoft Points
**Special pricing available for Xbox LIVE Gold Members
September 2: Crackdown 2 Toy Box available at no cost to Crackdown 2 owners; 560 Microsoft Points for additional content and available worldwide
September 7: Mass Effect 2 Lair of the Shadow Broker , 800 Microsoft Points
September 7: Dragon Age: Origins Witch Hunt , 560 Microsoft Points
September 7: Rock Band Snoop Dog 8 Single Tracks, 160 Microsoft Points for each track and available worldwide
*Current schedule. Subject to change. All content may not be available in all Xbox LIVE regions.
Demo: VANQUISH
Major Nelson - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 16:52
Content: VANQUISH OFFICIAL DEMO – VELOCITY ATTACK
Price: Free
Availability: Not available Korea and Germany
Dash Text: Boost into the ultra-fast and frenetic third-person-action-shooter, Vanquish. Boost from cover point to cover point blasting robot enemies with your transforming weapon pod. Use the high-tech Augmented Reaction Suit to amplify your senses to a critical state and get the drop on your opponents, thrashing before they ever knew what hit them. If enemies get too close, punch, kick and pummel them into scrap. See what the "action" in third-person-action-shooter is really all about. VANQUISH OFFICIAL DEMO - VELOCITY ATTACK is set in the landing bay of the Providence Space Colony in a desperate fight to gain control of the facility. But the enemy has more in store as the massive Argus robot emerges to dominate the battlefield.
Add the free demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
Like the demo? Purchase the full game
DEAD RISING 2: CASE ZERO
Major Nelson - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 14:11
Get a head start on Dead Rising 2 when it releases next month
Content: DEAD RISING 2: CASE ZERO
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Germany, Japan and Korea
Dash Text: Get a taste of what Dead Rising 2 has to offer in this full-featured prologue! Chuck Greene and his daughter Katey have barely escaped the Las Vegas zombie outbreak with their lives. They arrive in the lonely desert town of Still Creek looking for some rest, but unfortunately there is no rest to be had as this sleepy town has become overrun with zombies. Chuck must kill zombies, rescue survivors and escape from the zombie nightmare that is Still Creek before time runs out. Any PP, clothing, and Combo Cards gained in CASE ZERO will carry over into your Dead Rising 2 game! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Purchase DEAD RISING 2: CASE ZERO and add it to your Xbox 360 download queue
BioShock 2 Game Add-on: Minerva's Den
Major Nelson - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 14:06
Content: Minerva's Den
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan
Dash Text: Minerva's Den offers a brand-new, self-contained BioShock story, presenting a side of Rapture you've never seen before. Seek out the tools you'll need to unlock new goals and spaces in the order you choose. Face Rapture's full range of opposition as you increase in power---a new challenge is always right around the corner. Expand your combat abilities with the experimental Ion Laser and chaotic Gravity Well Plasmid, unique to Minerva's Den. Face off against the new Lancer Big Daddy, the most advanced Protector that Rapture ever produced. Explore every shadowy corner of Minerva's Den, unraveling the mysterious past of The Thinker's inventor, and the dark secrets hidden within the unfeeling, omniscient machine he created. There are no refunds for this item.
Purchase this Game Add-on and add it to your Xbox 360 download queue
You’ll need the full version of this game to use this content
Price change for Xbox LIVE Gold subscription
Major Nelson - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 17:00
I wanted to let you know that as of November 1, 2010 we are increasing the price of an Xbox LIVE for some members. This price increase only affects Xbox LIVE Members in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom or the United States.
US
Current
1M Gold: $7.99
3M Gold: $19.99
12M Gold: $49.99
Starting Nov 1, 2010
1M Gold: $9.99
UK
Current
1M Gold: 4.99 GBP
Starting Nov 1, 2010
1M Gold: 5.99 GBP
Canada
Current
1M Gold: $8.99 CAD
Starting Nov 1, 2010
1M Gold: $9.99 CAD
Mexico
Current
12M Gold: 499 Pesos
Starting Nov 1, 2010
12M Gold: 599 Pesos
Unless listed above, there is no change in any other subscription packages.
Since launching Xbox LIVE in 2002 we have continually added more content and entertainment experiences for our members, while keeping the price the same. We’re confident that when the new pricing takes effect, an Xbox LIVE Gold membership will continue to offer the best value in the industry.
However, we do want to thank our loyal members and give you the opportunity to lock in your current price with an additional discount, so now would be a good time to renew your subscription.
Again, the only subscription packages impacted are those mentioned above. For instance, the 12m UK Price? Not affected since it is not mentioned above.
Edit: You can sign in and hit this page on Xbox.com to find out when your Xbox LIVE subscription expires.
This weeks Deal of the Week theme: Aliens
Major Nelson - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 14:52
The following content has been specially priced for Xbox LIVE gold members until September 6, 2010:
Zeno Clash Ultimate Edition, 800 Microsoft Points
Aliens vs Predator Swarm Map Pack , 400 Microsoft Points
Alien Breed Episode 1, 400 Microsoft points
Galaga Legions, 400 Microsoft Points
Show 367: Getting ready for PAX Prime 2010
Major Nelson - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 02:09
Host: Larry Hryb, Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson (Xbox LIVE ) (Twitter)
Co-host : e (Xbox LIVE ) (Twitter)
Co-host : lollip0p (Xbox LIVE) (Twitter)
Co-Host: Stepto (Xbox LIVE) (Twitter)
Confirmed: We’re going to record the show live in front of a studio audience at PAX Prime
Interview: Jacob Benton and Jeremy Patenaude, Halo Tweetup at PAX (36:27 – 44:41)
What are we playing ?
Your last chance to WIN BIG with Name the Game
Xbox 101 gadget talk and much more
Note: I’ve added the above show notes to the ID3 Lyrics data field. Check your device if this is supported
Links to some of the things mentioned in this episode:
http://www.paxsite.com/paxprime/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benaroya_Hall
http://www.ageofempiresonline.com/beta/
http://ardrone.parrot.com/parrot-ar-drone/en
http://vimeo.com/14496610
Crackdown 2 - Toy Box Game Add-On
Show Details:
Duration (approx):1:23:21
File size (approx) :38.2 MB
Format: MP3
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Listen now:
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Download Latest Episode-> Download the latest episode to your computer or preferred device
Email at Major a t Xbox d ot com with comments about the show.
Note: This show was produced using new audio processing techniques to even all of the levels out. That means it should make it easier to hear all of our voices. Let me know in the comments what you think.
Deal of the Week: Select BioShock 2 content
Major Nelson - Fri, 08/27/2010 - 03:29
Xbox LIVE Gold members can save on the following BioShock 2 content until August 22nd:
BioShock 2 Rapture Metro, 400 Microsoft Points
BioShock 2 Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack, 240 Microsoft
BioShock Rosie Big Daddy Outfit 240 Microsoft Points (Male) (Female)
BioShock Watchface Big Daddy Doll, 160 Microsoft Points
