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KAGE360

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« on: March 21, 2006, 11:59:00 AM »

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MS has announced content downloads for PGR3 as well as some new multiplayer maps for PDZ. In addition to that they have also announced a new Texas Holdem game for XBLA (no shocker there), as well as Uno. Oh boy, Uno! Click read more for the full press info.

London, UK 21st March, 2006 – MS today provided details on the new games and entertainment experiences available to gamers this season.

"With 80 games available worldwide by June, and new content and experiences coming to Xbox Live all the time, there has never been a better time to own an Xbox 360" said Peter Moore, Corporate Vice President of Interactive Entertainment Business in the Entertainment and Devices Division at MS.

Blockbuster Games on the Way
The Xbox 360 games portfolio expands this spring with new next-generation titles from leading developers and publishers that cater to every genre, age, skill level and budget. Gamers can choose from a range of truly next generation games such as "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" (Bethesda Softworks/2K Games), an Xbox 360 console exclusive with beautiful next generation graphics and a huge world to explore, "Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter" (Ubisoft) the latest version of the successful Tom Clancy series that once again pushes the boundaries of multiplayer boundaries on Xbox Live, and "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend" (Eidos Interactive Ltd) the next-generation debut of the very popular Lara Croft series.

In addition, new titles are coming to Xbox Live Arcade all the time, including "Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting", "Uno" and the free full version of "Texas Hold 'Em Poker" by Riverbelle.

Great titles that gamers can expect this season include:


2006 FIFA World CupTM (EA SPORTS)


Battlefield 2: Modern Combat (Electronic Arts)


Blazing Angles Squadrons of WWII (Ubisoft)


Burnout Revenge (Electronic Arts)


Dynasty Warriors® 5 Empires (KOEI)


Far Cry Instincts Predator (Ubisoft)


FINAL FANTASY® XI (Square Enix, Inc.)


Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter (Ubisoft)


Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend (Eidos)


The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2K Games)


The Lord of the RingsTM The Battle for Middle Earth IITM (Electronic Arts)


The OutfitTM (THQ)


Top Spin 2 (2K Sports)


Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis (Rockstar Games)


Rumble Roses XXTM (Konami)


X-Men: The Official Game (Activision)


Football Manager (Sega)


Moto GP 2006 (THQ)


Test Drive Unlimited (Atari)

In addition to new games, consumers can extend the experience of existing Xbox 360 titles with new downloadable content available on Xbox Live Marketplace. MS Game Studios confirmed new content for "Project Gotham Racing® 3," including exciting cars and achievements. Fans of "Perfect Dark ZeroTM" will have access to additional content, including downloadable multiplayer maps. Additionally, the unique experience of "KameoTM: Elements of PowerTM" will be extended through new online cooperative gameplay options and exciting new costumes for Kameo and her warriors.



Xbox Live Digital Content Distribution Sets Records
Xbox Live Marketplace, a digital download centre freely accessible to any Xbox 360 owner with a broadband connection, has reached more than 10 million downloads faster than iTunes did when it launched. In fact, more than 85 percent of connected Xbox 360 consoles have already downloaded content from Xbox Live Marketplace - everything from game demos and Arcade titles to premier movie trailers and music videos.

Xbox 360 will continue to deliver new online gaming and entertainment experiences including the "Battlefield 2: Modern Combat" game demo (Electronic Arts), the "Burnout Revenge" game trailer (Electronic Arts), and the "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Horse Armor Pack" (Bethesda Softworks/2K Games) which will all be available this spring on Xbox Live Marketplace.


http://www.gamersrep....com/news/1826/

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« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2006, 12:11:00 PM »

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free full version of "Texas Hold 'Em Poker"


wow...a free live game now that is sweet....
but i bet its free because you have to bet micro$oft points to play...
so they will make their money on points...
very clever
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« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2006, 02:17:00 PM »

When they say new PGR3 achievements will be available, they probably mean they'll make the Online Pro achievable. dry.gif

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"With 80 games available worldwide by June, and new content and experiences coming to Xbox Live all the time, there has never been a better time to own an Xbox 360" said Peter Moore, Corporate Vice President of Interactive Entertainment Business in the Entertainment and Devices Division at MS.
Never been a better time? What about three to four years from now when there'll be several hundred 360 games available plus all the downloadable content that Live will have amassed?

Using the "there has never been a better time to own" phrase to pimp your product is just sad. It should've died in the 80s. I question how many people he has reeled in with that gem.
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2006, 02:58:00 PM »

QUOTE(crobar @ Mar 21 2006, 02:18 PM) View Post

wow...a free live game now that is sweet....
but i bet its free because you have to bet micro$oft points to play...
so they will make their money on points...
very clever


Actually, that would be awsome.  I'd love to be able to gamble with my MS points.
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2006, 03:08:00 PM »

When does the hold em game come out.  There is nothing like getting home from the bar drunk then gambling away all of yur Ms points.  I can't wait.

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« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2006, 03:35:00 PM »

QUOTE(metaldevil @ Mar 21 2006, 04:24 PM) View Post

When they say new PGR3 achievements will be available, they probably mean they'll make the Online Pro achievable. dry.gif


Actually the reason the game doesn't offer the full 1000 is because they wanted to save some of the points for the DLC they intended on adding  love.gif  But here's hoping the fix the online pro achievement too...

also as tacky as that slogan is it's "there's never BEEN a better time" not "there never will be" so years from now doesn't fall under their phrase.  rolleyes.gif
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« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2006, 03:43:00 PM »

QUOTE(crobar @ Mar 21 2006, 01:18 PM) View Post

wow...a free live game now that is sweet....
but i bet its free because you have to bet micro$oft points to play...
so they will make their money on points...
very clever

I think the game is sponsored by an online poker site, no? Expect advertisements up the yin-yang.
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« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2006, 07:21:00 PM »

QUOTE(pingrr @ Mar 21 2006, 05:15 PM) View Post

When does the hold em game come out.  There is nothing like getting home from the bar drunk then gambling away all of yur Ms points.  I can't wait.


That would be pretty funny.   laugh.gif
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« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2006, 08:06:00 PM »

itd be nice if that was the case... id get all the xbl games i wanted for free...  biggrin.gif
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« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2006, 08:19:00 PM »

i hope that you can do a free play thing with the texas holdem game and have the choice to bet MS points. that way if im on a loosing streak and still feel like playing i can do so with no risk of loosing my points
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« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2006, 09:08:00 PM »

"By March, we'll be proud to announce that more than 20 games will be available through Xbox Live Arcade, games like Streetfighter 2 from Capcom, games like Texas Hold 'Em and Marble Blast Ultra. Texas Hold 'Em will be the first fully sponsored game on Xbox Live Arcade, sponsored by our partners at (River Vail ?)." --- Peter Moore, January 4th 2006

Guess we will be seeing a similar Press Release come June. wink.gif

And what is this "Blazing Angles" all about??? Something like Geometry Wars? smile.gif
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« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2006, 11:07:00 PM »

i bet the new acheivement is "UNLOCK ONLINE PRO ACHEIVEMENT"
 
 
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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2006, 08:00:00 AM »

QUOTE(yaazz @ Mar 22 2006, 01:14 AM) View Post

i bet the new acheivement is "UNLOCK ONLINE PRO ACHEIVEMENT"

*SIGH* you learn more online using your eyes rather then your fingers

http://forums.xbox-s...dpost&p=3314151
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