Official Xbox 360? Thread...Part Deux

[jlmadyson]

Originally posted by: Queasy
Crackdown gets a 9 from TeamXbox.

1up as well

 

[bucwylde23]

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
R6: Vegas DLC detailed

Downloadable content pack for Tom Clancy's shooter coming in March; Player's Pack Red Edition features five new multiplayer maps, two new modes....

Should be free. Can't wait either way!

 

[R Nilla]

Leaked Halo 3 footage...

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: R Nilla
For those of you having trouble accessing the rewards site, try this link instead. I got it off of AVSForum and it worked on the first try.

That worke,d thank you.

 

[50cent1228]

Originally posted by: R Nilla
Leaked Halo 3 footage...

mayn now i can't wait till my 360 comes bak from repair

 

[purbeast0]

when does the Halo 3 beat open up? like when is it going to be playable?

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
when does the Halo 3 beat open up? like when is it going to be playable?

March

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: jlmadyson

Originally posted by: Aikouka

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
You need the disc from everything I've seen. Pretty sure I was reading something off 1up the other day where MS confirmed the disc is required.

Sounds illogical :/. Only thing you may avoid that way is someone buying Crackdown, keeping Crackdown and selling the Halo 3 key.

Oh and am I reading this XBOX Rewards thing correctly... if I raise my Gamerscore 3 times by increments of 1500, I get Fusion Frenzy 2 for free? If so, I have about 10 XBOX 360 games that I haven't even played yet sitting on my shelf :Q.

Per 1up

I just spoke to our friends at Microsoft about how the beta code will work - and the beta download will require the Crackdown disc to be in the system in order for it to work. It's not simply a piece of downloadable code.

In that case, couldn't I just rent Crackdown to get the Halo3 beta?

 

[jlmadyson]

Originally posted by: Tizyler

Originally posted by: jlmadyson

Originally posted by: Aikouka

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
You need the disc from everything I've seen. Pretty sure I was reading something off 1up the other day where MS confirmed the disc is required.

Sounds illogical :/. Only thing you may avoid that way is someone buying Crackdown, keeping Crackdown and selling the Halo 3 key.

Oh and am I reading this XBOX Rewards thing correctly... if I raise my Gamerscore 3 times by increments of 1500, I get Fusion Frenzy 2 for free? If so, I have about 10 XBOX 360 games that I haven't even played yet sitting on my shelf :Q.

Per 1up

I just spoke to our friends at Microsoft about how the beta code will work - and the beta download will require the Crackdown disc to be in the system in order for it to work. It's not simply a piece of downloadable code.

In that case, couldn't I just rent Crackdown to get the Halo3 beta?

Well, that's the 40,000 dollar question, not really sure to be honest. I guess it would depend on if they send copies to rental stores with the download option. Also one would have to rent this at the right time as well, as the Halo 3 Beta is set for mid March I believe. Personally, I'll have it on release next Tuesday.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: Tizyler

Originally posted by: jlmadyson

Originally posted by: Aikouka

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
You need the disc from everything I've seen. Pretty sure I was reading something off 1up the other day where MS confirmed the disc is required.

Sounds illogical :/. Only thing you may avoid that way is someone buying Crackdown, keeping Crackdown and selling the Halo 3 key.

Oh and am I reading this XBOX Rewards thing correctly... if I raise my Gamerscore 3 times by increments of 1500, I get Fusion Frenzy 2 for free? If so, I have about 10 XBOX 360 games that I haven't even played yet sitting on my shelf :Q.

Per 1up

I just spoke to our friends at Microsoft about how the beta code will work - and the beta download will require the Crackdown disc to be in the system in order for it to work. It's not simply a piece of downloadable code.

In that case, couldn't I just rent Crackdown to get the Halo3 beta?

You need the Crackdown disk to play it. Yea, that'd probably work but once you return the rental you're screwed

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: chrisg22

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
R6: Vegas DLC detailed

Downloadable content pack for Tom Clancy's shooter coming in March; Player's Pack Red Edition features five new multiplayer maps, two new modes....

Should be free. Can't wait either way!

It'd be worth paying for, for me anyway.

Assassination mode - sounds hella cool. I like how the screenshot shows the VIP holding a gun, meaning even if you kill the defenders the VIP could still cap you. That'd be pretty funny.

Total Conquest - multiple KOTH. I always liked KOTH but KOTH, especially on R6:V will just be good grenade control. I'm iffy on that mode until I get a chance to play it.

I don't get the "redone" maps though - Killhouse and Border Town. Border Town is a decent map, relatively even, and a good map for Attack and Defend. It's actually a really good map for that, IMO. Multiple routes into the church for hostages, but the ability to get sniped from the top. It's hardly unbalanced.

Killhouse - that map is just about 100% balanced now - why redo it? The one thing I can see worth fixing on that level is the campfests - people just keep camping around corners and popping out and killing you when they see you coming, but a map change won't fix that.

If any map needs to be redone, it's Streets. I can't think of a single map most people hate more. Spawn camping is almost ridiculous on that level. Once you have the high points on that map (on both sides) - you pretty much have that level.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: R Nilla
Leaked Halo 3 footage...

Damn that's a terrible looking video. Looks cool - more of a throwback to Halo 1.

 

[Queasy]

Ikaruga coming to XBLA

It looks like cult-classic Treasure shooter Ikaruga is coming to Xbox Live Arcade, after a download for the game appeared on Microsoft's debug version of Xbox Live.

The shooter was originally released for Dreamcast and Nintendo Gamecube in 2003, and is the spiritual sequel to Saturn blaster Radiant Silvergun. CVG Nintendo's stalwart describes it as "the best scrolling shoot-em-up ever made", but we wouldn't listen to him.

We fired up our Xbox 360 debug machine to get our hands on Ikaruga, but upon firing it up all we recieved was a Treasure logo before the gane decided to crash - and not much more has happened since.

We're keeping our eyes on this one, and will certainly keep you posted for when the first info and screens arrive, which with any luck won't be too long.

 

[purbeast0]

anyone have a link to that halo 3 footage on a non-youtube video?

 

[purbeast0]

ok I just saw that ne wleaked halo 3 footage and it's really making me wonder if the video is even real or not ...

in an EGM article a litlte while back, bungie SPECIFICALLY stated that there will not be a pistol or assault rifle in the game from halo 1. that vid shows an assault rifle and pistol from halo 1.

also notice that the little buggie vehicle is all buggy when driving. i have played a halo 2 mod that let you fly a pelican, something that wasn't even playable at all in the entire real game.

the graphics also look identical to halo 2, nothing better at all.

i'm not saying it isnt' real, but i would not be surprised if this is just some halo 2 mod that people are claiming to be halo 3 footage.

 

[jlmadyson]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
ok I just saw that ne wleaked halo 3 footage and it's really making me wonder if the video is even real or not ...

in an EGM article a litlte while back, bungie SPECIFICALLY stated that there will not be a pistol or assault rifle in the game from halo 1. that vid shows an assault rifle and pistol from halo 1.

also notice that the little buggie vehicle is all buggy when driving. i have played a halo 2 mod that let you fly a pelican, something that wasn't even playable at all in the entire real game.

the graphics also look identical to halo 2, nothing better at all.

i'm not saying it isnt' real, but i would not be surprised if this is just some halo 2 mod that people are claiming to be halo 3 footage.

Actually I'm sure I heard there was an Assault rifle in Halo 3 with a smaller clip. That matchmaking screen certainly doesn't look like Halo, but who knows really. There is a rumor about that the H1 pistol skin is said to be back. The video quality for it is poop, hard to tell head from tails on anything.

added;

3rd pic down is a good shot of it

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: jlmadyson

Originally posted by: purbeast0
ok I just saw that ne wleaked halo 3 footage and it's really making me wonder if the video is even real or not ...

in an EGM article a litlte while back, bungie SPECIFICALLY stated that there will not be a pistol or assault rifle in the game from halo 1. that vid shows an assault rifle and pistol from halo 1.

also notice that the little buggie vehicle is all buggy when driving. i have played a halo 2 mod that let you fly a pelican, something that wasn't even playable at all in the entire real game.

the graphics also look identical to halo 2, nothing better at all.

i'm not saying it isnt' real, but i would not be surprised if this is just some halo 2 mod that people are claiming to be halo 3 footage.

Actually I'm sure I heard there was an Assault rifle in Halo 3 with a smaller clip. That matchmaking screen certainly doesn't look like Halo, but who knows really. There is a rumor about that the H1 pistol skin is said to be back. The video quality for it is poop, hard to tell head from tails on anything.

added;

3rd pic down is a good shot of it

well yea in the halo 3 article in EGM (it was like a 10 page article) bungie said there is an assault rifle, but it was not the assault rifle from halo 1. they said it was more of an all around weapon like hte battle rifle from halo 2 was. and they also explicitly said there would be no pistol from halo 1 as well.

but again, i'm not saying it's 100% fake, i'm just saying i am very skeptical of this video for a few reasons.

1. quality is absolute crap
2. bungie explicitly said no halo 1 pistol or AR, yet this video clearly shows it
3. the reticle is all screwed up when it's showing the pistol firing

 

[jlmadyson]

Guitar Hero 2 to Have Most XBL Content to Date

Red Octane has continually said how excited they are for something like the Xbox Live marketplace, which allows them to breath new life into current releases while working on follow-ups. Guitar Hero 2 on Xbox 360 in April will prove the test bed, and they're charging into it full steam, if an interview with associate producer Ted Lange on IGN is to be believed.

"We're still in the process of confirming the final details and continue to secure more licenses, though nothing has been announced at this time, we can definitely say nobody will be disappointed. We are planning on having more online content than anyone has ever seen in a game to this date."

Here's a thought: could Red Octane possibly release the new songs from Guitar Hero: 80s Edition, thought to be only in development for PlayStation 2, arrive via Xbox Live, eliminating the need for a retail release? Hmm.

 

[nycxandy]

Originally posted by: Queasy
Ikaruga coming to XBLA

It looks like cult-classic Treasure shooter Ikaruga is coming to Xbox Live Arcade, after a download for the game appeared on Microsoft's debug version of Xbox Live.

The shooter was originally released for Dreamcast and Nintendo Gamecube in 2003, and is the spiritual sequel to Saturn blaster Radiant Silvergun. CVG Nintendo's stalwart describes it as "the best scrolling shoot-em-up ever made", but we wouldn't listen to him.

We fired up our Xbox 360 debug machine to get our hands on Ikaruga, but upon firing it up all we recieved was a Treasure logo before the gane decided to crash - and not much more has happened since.

We're keeping our eyes on this one, and will certainly keep you posted for when the first info and screens arrive, which with any luck won't be too long.

I have it on the Gamecube and it's a really good game. A bit difficult, but good.

 

[Queasy]

Video of New Lost Planet Multiplayer Maps - There's one with waterfalls on a mountain side that looks sweet.

I may have to rent the game again when these come out.

 

[bigrash]

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
Guitar Hero 2 to Have Most XBL Content to Date

Red Octane has continually said how excited they are for something like the Xbox Live marketplace, which allows them to breath new life into current releases while working on follow-ups. Guitar Hero 2 on Xbox 360 in April will prove the test bed, and they're charging into it full steam, if an interview with associate producer Ted Lange on IGN is to be believed.

"We're still in the process of confirming the final details and continue to secure more licenses, though nothing has been announced at this time, we can definitely say nobody will be disappointed. We are planning on having more online content than anyone has ever seen in a game to this date."

Here's a thought: could Red Octane possibly release the new songs from Guitar Hero: 80s Edition, thought to be only in development for PlayStation 2, arrive via Xbox Live, eliminating the need for a retail release? Hmm.

sweet!

 

[Queasy]

New Forza 2 screens

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: Queasy
New Forza 2 screens

i must say those are very underwhelming. it looks like they went down in quality of that game from previous screen shots.

 

[rsd]

So umm, I recently sent my xbox 360 to be repaired and received a refurbished one in return. Fine, it works well. Now fast foward a couple of weeks, and I just received a SECOND system ?!?!? I have no idea why...sooooo I'm quite tempted to say nothing and see if they notice (I'll give it to my brother). Thoughts? There is no indication on the box or the paperwork in it that it was supposed to be sent to anyone else.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: rsd
So umm, I recently sent my xbox 360 to be repaired and received a refurbished one in return. Fine, it works well. Now fast foward a couple of weeks, and I just received a SECOND system ?!?!? I have no idea why...sooooo I'm quite tempted to say nothing and see if they notice (I'll give it to my brother). Thoughts? There is no indication on the box or the paperwork in it that it was supposed to be sent to anyone else.

Are you sure that no where in the refurbed or replacement one that the refurb was a "loaner" unit? If not, keep it before they realize their mistake.