Flock Media

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Capcom has released more media today, a herd (no pun intended) of new screens and a video for the arcade game Flock. Flock will release on the Xbox Live Arcade, Playstation Network, and PC.

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Hasbro Family Game Night Channel Coming to XBLA

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EA has announced that they, in partnership with Hasbro, will be bringing the Hasbro Family game Night channel to the Xbox Live Arcade starting early this year. The channel will feature games such as Sorry! Battleship, Connect Four, Yahtzee, Boggle, and Sorry! Sliders.

“We believe our Hasbro Family Game Night channel on Xbox LIVE Arcade will be one of the most dynamic and fun collections available on the platform,” said Chip Lange, General Manager of EA Hasbro. “We’ve been given the unique opportunity to create an exclusive EA Hasbro branded destination within the Xbox LIVE Arcade so players can easily find and play our lineup family-friendly digital board games. Just as families have game closets in their home, they will also be able to stock a digital game closet serving up hours of interactive play for kids and adults alike.”

Stay tuned for more information.

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Outrun Online Arcade Coming to XBLA & PSN

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Sega, via Sumo Digital, is set to bring Outrun Online Arcade to the Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network in early 2009.

"Test your time, speed and handling ability as you race through vibrant, colourful stages and rediscover the 15 glorious OutRun courses. From the steep streets of San Francisco to the beautiful beaches of California, it’s mile after mile of unrelenting acceleration, thrills and action. Feel the kick as you put your foot to the floor in one of the 10 high-performance, fully licensed Ferrari cars as you race your way across the U.S. to a killer soundtrack.

For the first time on PlayStation® Network and Xbox LIVE®, OutRun Online Arcade delivers online multiplayer racing for up to 6 players, with fast paced OutRun, Heart Attack and Time Attack modes, the draw to the open road has never been so appealing. OutRun Online Arcade on Xbox LIVE® will feature achievements and voice; and on PlayStation® Network will include trophies, voice over IP and leaderboards."

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Penny Arcade Episode 2 Coming Next Week to XBLA and PC

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Just announced, Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two will be hitting Xbox Live, Windows, Mac, and Linux next Wednesday (PC versions available through PlayGreenHouse).

"The madcap Penny Arcade experience continues in Episode Two of the RPG-Adventure romp! Rejoin Gabe and Tycho and go crazy in a whole new episode with more puzzles, areas to explore and levels to gain, all while moving ever closer to solving the sinister mystery hidden deep in the heart of New Arcadia. Players can jump right in with a fresh character and new customization options or carry over their looks and stats from Episode One. Plus, new difficulty settings allow gamers to play it safe or go insane, battling bigger and badder enemies than ever before."

The game will be available on Xbox Live Arcade for 1200 Microsoft points and $14.95 on PC via download. Full press release after the jump

LAUNCH DATE SET FOR EPISODE TWO OF PENNY ARCADE GAME

The Comedic RPG-Adventure Romp Turns Spooky In Time for Halloween

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Oct. 22, 2008 - Grab your gardening tool and watch out for giant spiders, out-of-control asylum patients and wacko sanitarium administrators! Hothead Games announced today that Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two will be available via Xbox LIVE® Arcade and via the Greenhouse digital distribution platform (www.playgreenhouse.com) for Windows®, Mac® and Linux® next Wednesday, October 29.

The madcap Penny Arcade experience continues in Episode Two of the RPG-Adventure romp! Rejoin Gabe and Tycho and go crazy in a whole new episode with more puzzles, areas to explore and levels to gain, all while moving ever closer to solving the sinister mystery hidden deep in the heart of New Arcadia. Players can jump right in with a fresh character and new customization options or carry over their looks and stats from Episode One. Plus, new difficulty settings allow gamers to play it safe or go insane, battling bigger and badder enemies than ever before.

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two will also boast music from The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, a Canadian rock band dedicated to promoting the literature of H. P. Lovecraft and a recent performer at the 2008 Penny Arcade Expo gaming festival. The song, entitled "Some Things Man Was Not Meant To Know," will enhance the game's closing credits.

"This game is all about the strange and insane world of New Arcadia and the Penny Arcade-style humor to be found in it," said Hothead CEO Vlad Ceraldi. "With the cool gameplay additions we've made, including longer gameplay, completion tracking and difficulty settings; extra Lovecraftian overtones in the world and music; and the perfect time of the year, everything just came together."

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two is expected to offer players six to ten hours of gameplay, and is priced at $14.95 for the Windows, Mac, and Linux versions on Greenhouse and at 1200 Microsoft points via Xbox LIVE® Arcade. The game has been rated "M" for Mature by the Entertainment Software Rating Board for all platforms.

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Mega Man 9 DLC to 360, Wii, PS3 This Week

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More DLC coming this week for Mega Man 9 from Capcom. Three packs are out now on the WiiWare Channel for the Nintendo Wii and will be out tomorrow (21st) on XBLA and the 23rd on PSN. The packs contain three new modes:

Hard Mode – Dubbed Hero Mode in Japan, this mode enables you to play the entire game on an increased difficulty level with alternate enemy distribution and spawning points. Hard Mode is not compatible with Rankings or Challenges Modes.

Expert Mode – Dubbed Super Hero Mode Japan, this mode represents the apex of Mega Man 9 difficulty settings and is not for the novice Mega Man 9 player. This mode triples the level of difficulty from the default Mega Man 9 game. Expert Mode is not compatible with Rankings or Challenges Modes.

Special Time Attack Stage – This DLC gives you an additional stage for Time Attack Mode, complete with an all new level and Robot Master Boss, “Fake Man.” Similar in difficulty to the Willy Stages, players will have a fun time tackling this time sensitive competitive stage. Special Time Attack Stage is not compatible with Challenge Mode.

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Portal: Still Alive Coming to XBLA This Wednesday

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Gamerscore Blog has just announced that Portal: Still Alive will be coming to the Xbox Live Arcade this coming Wednesday (October 22). Portal: Still Alive brings the original Portal levels from The Orange Box along with 14 new challenge maps exclusive to the XBLA. Also six advanced maps will be provided to help players out.




"You are invited to return to the Aperture Science Enrichment Center this Wednesday, October 22 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT) via Xbox LIVE Arcade. Due to the unforeseen conclusion of your last visit, all necessary precautions have been taken to ensure that “Portal: Still Alive” is a sanitary, objective, and mostly non-lethal testing environment.

In addition to the original award winning first-person puzzle experience, Aperture Science is proud to provide 14 new challenge maps exclusive to Xbox LIVE Arcade. Six advanced maps will also be provided to help guide you along the way.

Though prior test subjects proved to be unstable and may have presented false information, Aperture Science is pleased to inform you that your cake is indeed waiting for you and that the Weighted Companion Cube misses you in your absence. "

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Mega Man 9 DLC This Week

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Capcom has just informed GPU that Mega Man 9 will be getting some DLC this week. Both of the DLC packs below are available on WiiWare now, XBLA on October 7th and PSN October 9th.

"Endless Attack – Test your skills on a stage without end. Try to break the record for getting the farthest. Results will be displayed in the Rankings page. Not compatible with other Challenges.

Proto Man Mode - Play the game as Proto Man. Some of Proto Man's abilities may differ from Mega Man's. Proto Man has the Charge Shot ability, Power Slide ability, and a shield that he can utilize to deflect bullets at enemies. However, Proto Man also takes double damage and has double bounce back when he is hit.

There is no story for Proto Man and he is not compatible with Rankings or Challenges."

So get ready for some more Mega Man 9!

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Mega Man 9 Coming to XBLA Tomorrow

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UPDATE: Gamerscore Blog has also confirmed that Mega Man 9 is indeed coming tomorrow.

Mega Man 9 came out on the Playstation Network last week but people have been wondering about the XBLA release of the game. Well wonder no more; Major Nelson has just confirmed via Twitter that Mega Man 9 will be available tomorrow on XBLA.

"I am on the road right now, but I just got word Mega Man 9 is coming to Arcade tomorrow. 52 minutes ago"

Good to hear, a lot of people have been anxious to give the game a try (including Jewel Man).

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Capcom's Age of Booty Release Dates Announced

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Capcom's upcoming RTS for the Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network will set sail October 15th and October 16th respectively. 

"In Age of Booty, players team up with other online players or AI-controlled pirate ships to raid, pillage, sink, and destroy their way to dominance on the high seas. Manning the helm of their own pirate ship, apprentice pirates must raid villages, sink merchants, seize towns, and steal gold to stockpile their pirate factions with spoils of war and booty – all at the same time. 

Age of Booty introduces swashbuckling action for the RTS (Real Time Strategy) newbie, ridding gamers of all the complicated, time consuming aspects of the RTS genre and retaining only the fun.  Would-be pirate plunderers in Age of Booty won't have to worry about resource gathering, base building or giving multiple orders to unit groups, unlike a typical RTS game.  Age of Booty is built for the casual videogame player with action–packed gameplay, simple controls, and robust multiplayer capabilities. "

So get ready to plunder! The game will cost you a mere $10.

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Reminder: Duke Nukem 3D on XBLA Now!

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"It's time to kick ass and chew bubblegum, and i'm all out of gum." Duke Nukem 3D is officially out to the public today via the Xbox Live Arcade, so go pick it up and grab yourself some retro shooting action. I have played the game a bit myself and it already holds true to the PC version, go get it now!

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Reminder: Duke Nukem 3D Wednesday

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Officially confirmed by Microsoft through GamerscoreBlog and Major Nelson, Duke Nukem 3D will release Wednesday on the Xbox Live Arcade for 800 MS points. Duke 3D has 39 levels, 8 player co-op, online multiplayer, rewind features, and saved films features. So get ready to "Come Get Some" this Wednesday on XBLA!

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Duke Nukem 3D XBLA Trailer

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3D Realms has just released a trailer for the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade remake of Duke Nukem 3D that is set to launch next Wednesday. The trailer features various aspects of the game including a glimpse at 8 player co-op and online DukeMatch. Enjoy!

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Braid: The Music

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Braid creator Jonathan Blow is not planning to release an official soundtrack for the main reason that the soothing tracks you hear in the XBLA game Braid are not his own creation and are licensed. In a post on the game's website Blow put up the list of tracks from each world, with links to Magnatune so that you may purchase those that you like. The list is below, if you like the music I recommend actually buying some of the artists' full albums. They are very relaxing and great to listen to.

• “Maenam”, by Jami Sieber, from the album Hidden Sky.
• “Undercurrent” and “The Darkening Ground”, by Jami Sieber, from the album Lush Mechanique.
• “Tell It By Heart” and “Long Past Gone”, by Jami Sieber, from the album Second Sight.
• “Downstream”, by Shira Kammen, from the album Music of Waters.
• “Lullaby Set”, by Shira Kammen and Swan, from the album Wild Wood.
• “Romanesca”, by Cheryl Ann Fulton, from the album The Once and Future Harp.

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Pre-Order Banjo-Kajooie: Nuts and Bolts and Get Banjo XBLA Free

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The title says it all. If you pre-order the upcoming Banjo-Kajooie: Nuts and Bolts, you will receive a free download code for the original Banjo-Kajooie for the XBLA. Sound like a great deal... how could it get better? Banjo-Kajooie: Nuts and Bolts will only be $40! There really isn't any reason not to take advantage of this great offer (unless of course you don't like Banjo).

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Duke Nukem 3D for XBLA is Finished, Achievements Unlocked

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A post on 3D Realms' site states that Duke Nukem 3D for the Xbox Live Arcade is finished and has completed Microsoft testing and certification.

"As has been reported around the net today, we can confirm that the game has indeed passed final certification with Microsoft on Friday the 15th of August (on our first try, no less). That means the game is done - it is now in the hands of Microsoft. At this time we cannot give you details on release date or points cost, as we do not have that information. There's plenty of really cool stuff in this new update to a classic title. While we're not quite ready to divulge everything yet, we can tell you this."

They also mention that there will be a preview of the game in the upcoming Official Xbox Magazine hitting newsstands August 26th.

What goes better with completed games than achievements? Over at Achieve360Points.com you can now find a list of the achievements for the upcoming Duke Nukem 3D for the Xbox Live Arcade (or simply look at them below). The achievements hint at the game's multiplayer mode and co-op mode, both looking to make the rebirth of the game a great buy for XBLA.

1. Piece of Cake - 25 points
Complete "L.A. Meltdown" on any difficulty or in co-op.
2. Let's Rock - 25 points
Complete "Lunar Apocalypse" on any difficulty or in co-op.
3. Come Get Some - 25 points
Complete "Shrapnel City" on any difficulty or in co-op.
4. Game Over - 25 points
Complete "The Birth" on any difficulty or in co-op.
5. Duke's Mighty Foot - 10 points
Step on 40 enemies after using the Shrinker on them.
6. Looks Like Cleanup on Aisle 4 - 10 points
Step in a pile of excrement.
7. Shake It Baby - 10 points
Tip an exotic dancer.
8. Oomph, Uugh, Where is it? - 10 points
Find 70 secret areas.
9. Alien Maggots are Gonna Pay - 10 points
Finish the "Hollywood Holocaust" level in under 3 minutes.
10. Gonna Rip Em' a New One - 10 points
Get 100 total kills in ranked Dukematch games (Online).
11. See You in Hell - 15 points
Get 250 total kills in ranked Dukematch games (Online).
12. Hail to the King, Baby - 25 points
Earn respect and get 500 total kills in ranked Dukematch games (Online).

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Castle Crashers Date and Price Announced

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According to Dan Paladin over at the Castle Crashers blog, the game will release on August 27 at the price of 1200 ms points ($15). There will most likely be some complaining about the price but if it has the quality of Braid (and it looks like it does), it will be well worth the $15 to those willing to pay.

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Summer of Arcade Lineup Announced for XBLA

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Microsoft has just announced their "Summer of Arcade" lineup for Xbox Live, via Major Nelson, with many games people have really been looking forwards to coming this week and throughout august. Check out the lineup below:

• July 30: “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2” – The latest version of the wildly popular retro shooter offers screen-melting intensity and insane new features, including six action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, scoring strategies and a diverse list of exciting Achievements. “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2” is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will be available at 800 Microsoft Points.

• August 6: “Braid” – From acclaimed developer Jonathan Blow, “Braid” is a mind-bending and artistic puzzle-platformer where the player manipulates the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. “Braid”is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.

• August 13: “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” – The classic 8-bit side-scroller reports back for duty in a stunning remake, complete with all-new HD graphics and features that put 2D gaming back on the map! “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” is rated M for Mature by the ESRB

• August 20: “Galaga Legions” – The legend lives on with “Galaga Legions,” a reimagining of the classic arcade shooter. Featuring table-turning game dynamics and updated graphics, the game was created by the team behind the bestselling “PAC-MAN Championship Edition” from Namco Bandai Games. “Galaga Legions” is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

• August 27: “Castle Crashers” – Award-winning studio The Behemoth brings red hot arcade adventure to Xbox LIVE Arcade with “Castle Crashers,” featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose from as you defend your kingdom and save the princess. “Castle Crashers” is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

Stay tuned to GPU for more information!

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Microsoft Conference Re-cap

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If you have been following my posts throughout the conference today you know many are short and sweet, so here they all are together in one spot for your viewing pleasure. More information will be coming on all of this news in the coming days, so stay tuned to GPU! Head over to Xbox.com for videos of the new features!


Fallout 3 gains exclusive DLC on the 360, Games for Windows.
Following in the footsteps of GTA:IV, Fallout 3 will have exclusive DLC on the Xbox 360 and Games for Windows this fall after launch. Not only that, but the DLC is said to be "substantial."

Fable 2 Coming in October
As the title says, Fable 2 launches on the Xbox 360 in October. The pub games will be available in August.

Resident Evil 5 Release Date Announced
Resident Evil 5 will hit simultaneously worldwide on Friday March 13th, 2009. From the demo shown, the game looks very good. Also online co-op will be available in the game using a drop-in/drop-out method of connecting to friends. Stay tuned to GPU for videos when available!

Gears of War 2 Dated
Gears of War 2 has been officially dated, November 7th, 2008 exclusively on Xbox 360. Also announced is a 5 player co-op mode where you and your friends take on waves of enemies and try to survive.

NBC and Universal join the Xbox Marketplace
Universal studios and NBC television have joined the Xbox Live on demand marketplace with shows and movies available today. Some movies include: The Mummy Returns, The Fast and the Furious, The Bourne Identity, and shows like The Office and 30 Rock.

Xbox Dash gets updated, Avatars announced
Microsoft has announced a reinvention of the dashboard and the creation of the avatar system (well kept secret huh?). The avatars will be integrated across the entire Live experience. Also Live party is available, you can have up to 8 people to chat, play games, or just interact. In this party you can also stream photos to anyone in the party. Another new channel is Xbox Live Primetime, you can use this channel to star in your own gameshows. The first step is "One vs. 100" coming this fall. Play with all of Live and win real prizes. Uno Live will be one of the first games to be delivered in this party-oriented system. Jump into a game through the Live Party with all of your friends. The blade system is not going away, it will now be integrated into the experience.
SEE MORE DETAILS AFTER THE JUMP


From MajorNelson.com
When we launched Xbox 360 in November 2005, Xbox LIVE was integrated directly into the console. Back then, Xbox 360 was the first system to deliver access to experiences beyond just the disc in the tray. With the Xbox guide and dashboard you had access to everything on your console as well as your community.

We also imagined that Xbox experience would continuously improve over time, through the power of software.

Since launch, you’ve always pushed us to continuously innovate. It is because you spoke with one loud voice that we added new features like background downloading, 1080p support, movies and TV shows, video chat, a Marketplace blade and instant messaging.

Over time, as we’ve delivered more and more content into the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, we’ve heard from many of you that it has become increasingly difficult to find the games and content you want.

And that brings us to today.

Because of your feedback, we started rethinking the entire Xbox experience. What we discovered was that we could not only provide a better experience for you, but also something that reaches out to new audiences.

What John Schappert unveiled for the world on stage at E3 was just a sneak preview, so I wanted to share some deeper details on some of the new features in the new Xbox experience.

Here is a look at some additional features you will find interesting:

· Play from hard drive. Copy your games from the game disc and play directly from the hard drive. Not only will the drive not spin, but load times are quicker, as well. Of course, you will still need the disc in the tray to prove you own the game.

· Access Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Web. Browse and purchase Marketplace content whenever you want from Xbox.com and it downloads automatically to your console. Purchase that new map, television episode, the latest Xbox LIVE Arcade game or set up a movie to watch when you get home from work.

· Dashboard built into the new Xbox Guide. For everyone who loves the blades interface, it’s not going away; they are now built directly in to the new Xbox guide. Every feature and option is available right from the guide. You can even access your full games library at all times. No matter where you are (in dash or in game), immediately call up your games played list and directly launch a game.

· LIVE Party system. Create a party of up to eight friends, and stay with them from one game to another, or watch a Netflix movie together, or share a slideshow of your personal photos. It works with all Xbox 360 titles, not just upcoming games. LIVE Party allows up to eight people to chat in the dashboard, so you can meet up before playing.

· Xbox LIVE Primetime. This whole new category of games is going to give you more reasons to get online with your friends. Games will support everything you’d expect, like Achievements and leader boards, but many of these games will include real prizes. You can invite your friends, and even set a reminder for an upcoming show. Each game is broadcast simultaneously, so everyone is answering the same questions. Many events will have a live host, calling the shots as they happen.

· Avatars. Your online identity started as a Gamertag - it then grew into a personalized Gamercard. Now, it has evolved even further into avatars. You can express your style, check out new outfits and share this with the community. Avatars will also be integrated into Xbox LIVE Arcade games, LIVE Party, as well as retail games.

· New display support. Because you asked for it, we are adding 16X10 over VGA or HDMI, and support for 1440x900 or 1680x1050.

This is only the beginning. Over the next few months, we will share more details on the upcoming changes.

See you online,

Marc Whitten


Portal: Still Alive Coming Exclusively to XBLA
Coming this fall is Portal: Still Alive. Not only that, but it is coming exclusively to the Xbox Live Arcade this fall.

Netflix teams up with Xbox
Netflix and Xbox 360 have announced a partnership to bring content to netflix subscribers. People who have subscribed to Netflix can enjoy content at no additional cost on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Also you can now share content with your party through this service.

Lips Announced for Xbox 360
Yet another well kept secret, Microsoft has announced their Singstar competitor Lips. Lips will be the first game to use your own music collection. You can plug in your Zune or ipod and use your music. The microphones light up and are motion sensitive. Lips will be coming this fall.

Final Fantasy XII Announced for the Xbox 360
Final Fantasy XIII has just been confirmed for the Xbox 360. More details to come!

Rock band 2 Track List Revealed
Hit the jump for the Rock Band 2 track list. Rock band 2 will be available as a timed exclusive for the Xbox 360 this fall. The Rock Band 1 songs will be available to download for Rock Band 2 as well.

Rock Band 2 On-Disc Track List:
Artist Song Title Decade
1. AC/DC “Let There Be Rock” 1970s
2. AFI “Girl’s Gone Grey” 2000’s
3. Alanis Morissette “You Oughta Know” 1990’s
4. Alice in Chains “Man in the Box” 1990’s
5. Allman Brothers “Ramblin’ Man” 1970’s
6. Avenged Sevenfold “Almost Easy” 2000’s
7. Bad Company “Shooting Star” 1970’s
8. Beastie Boys “So Whatcha Want” 1990’s
9. Beck “E-Pro” 2000’s
10. Bikini Kill “Rebel Girl” 1990’s
11. Billy Idol “White Wedding Pt. I” 1980’s
12. Blondie “One Way or Another” 1970’s
13. Bob Dylan “Tangled Up in Blue” 1970’s
14. Bon Jovi “Livin’ on a Prayer” 1980’s
15. Cheap Trick “Hello There” 1970’s
16. Devo “Uncontrollable Urge” 1980’s
17. Dinosaur Jr. “Feel the Pain” 1990’s
18. Disturbed “Down with the Sickness” 2000’s
19. Dream Theater “Panic Attack” 2000’s
20. Duran Duran “Hungry Like the Wolf” 1980’s
21. Elvis Costello “Pump It Up” 1970’s
22. Fleetwood Mac “Go Your Own Way” 1970’s
23. Foo Fighters “Everlong” 1990’s
24. Guns N’ Roses “Shackler’s Revenge” 2000’s
25. Interpol “PDA” 2000’s
26. Jane’s Addiction “Mountain Song” 1980’s
27. Jethro Tull “Aqualung” 1970’s
28. Jimmy Eat World “The Middle” 2000’s
29. Joan Jett “Bad Reputation” 1980’s
30. Journey “Anyway You Want It” 1970’s
31. Judas Priest “Painkiller” 1990’s
32. Kansas “Carry On Wayward Son” 1970’s
33. L7 “Pretend We’re Dead” 1990’s
34. Lacuna Coil “Our Truth” 2000’s
35. Linkin Park “One Step Closer” 2000’s
36. Lit “My Own Worst Enemy” 1990’s
37. Lush “De-Luxe” 1990’s
38. Mastodon “Colony of Birchmen” 2000’s
39. Megadeth “Peace Sells” 1980’s
40. Metallica “Battery” 1980’s
41. Mighty Mighty Bosstones “Where’d You Go” 1990’s
42. Modest Mouse “Float On” 2000’s
43. Motorhead “Ace of Spades” 1980’s
44. Nirvana “Drain You” 1990’s
45. Norman Greenbaum “Spirit in the Sky” 1960’s
46. Panic at the Disco “Nine in the Afternoon” 2000’s
47. Paramore “That’s What You Get” 2000’s
48. Pearl Jam “Alive” 1990’s
49. Presidents of the USA “Lump” 1990’s
50. Rage Against the Machine “Testify” 1990’s
51. Ratt “Round & Round” 1980’s
52. Red Hot Chili Peppers “Give it Away” 1990’s
53. Rise Against “Give it All” 2000’s
54. Rush “The Trees” 1970’s
55. Silversun Pickups “Lazy Eye” 2000’s
56. Smashing Pumpkins “Today” 1990’s
57. Social Distortion “I Was Wrong” 1990’s
58. Sonic Youth “Teenage Riot” 1980’s
59. Soundgarden “Spoonman” 1990’s
60. Squeeze “Cool for Cats” 1970’s
61. Steely Dan “Bodhitsattva” 1970’s
62. Steve Miller Band “Rock’n Me” 1970’s
63. Survivor “Eye of the Tiger” 1980’s
64. System of a Down “Chop Suey” 2000’s
65. Talking Heads “Psycho Killer” 1970’s
66. Tenacious D “Master Exploder” 2000’s
67. Testament “Souls of Black” 1990’s
68. The Donnas “New Kid in School” 2000’s
69. The Go-Go’s “We Got the Beat” 1980’s
70. The Grateful Dead “Alabama Getaway” 1980’s
71. The Guess Who “American Woman” 1970’s
72. The Muffs “Kids in America” 1990’s
73. The Offspring “Come Out & Play (Keep ‘em Separated)” 1990’s
74. The Replacements “Alex Chilton” 1980’s
75. The Who “Pinball Wizard” 1960’s
Bonus Artist Bonus Song Title Decade
76. Abnormality “Visions” 2000’s
77. Anarchy Club “Get Clean” 2000’s
78. Bang Camaro “Night Lies” 2000’s
79. Breaking Wheel “Shoulder to the Plow” 2000’s
80. The Libyans “Neighborhood” 2000’s
81. The Main Drag “A Jagged Gorgeous Winter” 2000’s
82. Speck “Conventional Lover” 2000’s
83. The Sterns “Supreme Girl” 2000’s
84. That Handsome Devil “Rob the Prez-O-Dent” 2000’s

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Marc Whitten Gives Info on 360 Dash Update, DRM, & XBLA

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In an interview with Next-Gen.biz Xbox Live General Manager Marc Whitten talks about the future of the Xbox Live Arcade, a fix for the digital rights management issue, and the 2008 spring update for the Xbox 360. The summary of the interview basically states that there will not be a significant dashboard update this spring, a DRM fix is coming soon, and Microsoft is beginning to focus more on quality rather than quantity in the Xbox Live Arcade. Hit the jump for a few more details.

Whitten stated that while there will not be a major dashboard update this spring, the team is working on a fix for the major DRM problems users have had.
"So while most users will not notice any significant changes to the dashboard this spring, I can tell you that the team will be releasing a new digital rights management (DRM) tool next month that will allow you to better consolidate your licenses for downloaded content to a single Xbox and allow you the freedom to be able to play your content both online and offline."

Also, Microsoft will soon begin to de-list arcade games that earn a metacritic score below 65% and a conversion rate below 6% in a focus on quality control in the arcade, there will be a 3 month warning prior to the removal of any game. Whitten also confirms that Microsoft will soon open a first party development studio focused on media creation with the hopes that quality will become a much bigger factor in the arcade library. With the increase in quality comes a price increase as well;
"While the service has had a lot of success and now boasts over 130 titles, we think it is time to continue our focus on quality over quantity. This means that we need to allow developers more time and more space to make even bigger and better games. So we are officially increasing our XBLA game size limits dramatically from 150mb to 350mb. We are also giving publishers more flexibility in how they price their games and opening up a new 1600 Microsoft Points price point for some of these now bigger and better games."

It is yet to be seen how the community will react to this 1600 price point. The first game to utilize it launched Wednesday, Penny Arcade's first title was set at 1600 Microsoft points to the complaints of many. No need to sit and watch your 360 anymore in the coming weeks, no update is coming. Enjoy some games rather than waiting for that much needed four player private chat, we will see you in the Fall!

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Vigilante 8 coming to XBLA

Posted by Locklem at 11:33 AM 1 comments

Vigilante 8 is coming the the Xbox Live Arcade and is scheduled for this spring. Developed by Isopod Labs, it will be a remake of the original and feature online play with up to 8 players as well as additional content. First screens have been released. Hit the Link below to check them out.

I can't wait to use the Cow Puncher online!

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