I know E3 has long gone, but I recently found this. It looks like a good idea, but will it really improve loading times that much?
I have to say the video does look neat, and I am looking forward to testing it out. I just want this new update to come just so I can stop waiting and have a play! God damn you MS!
..maybe the site won’t be going down? Haha.. It appears the site is still up and running and I dont really know whats going on. I am scared to update it and then for it all to disappear. So I think i’m gonna contact my provider and find out whats cookin’
Our host, which has been really reliable, has told us it will be closing its doors as of 11/08/2008. So the site will be going down, and i’ll be making a backup of the site, and hopefully it’ll all be back to normal when I can sort out a new one.
Sorry again.
I finally completed Halo 3. I’m a bit slow, but it was enjoyable.
I know its only Tuesday. But I thought it’d be cool to post a big news update on up and coming games, some new Screenshots, etc etc. So, whats new?
Xbox Dashboard Update
Well, in a way that only Microsoft can, they’ve completely revamped the dashboard. It looks interesting, and I would rather wait till i’ve had a play with it before I decide that I like it, it looks simple enough, but i’ve loved MK1 dashboard since I laid eyes on it.
The plans that MS have lined up for this new dashboard is quite intense. Obviously as mentioned yesterday the new Avatar system. But they have lined up an interactive quiz channel for people to play in, a library browser, so you can browse all your games in full 3D asif you were looking at them on a shelf. They’ll still have the demo advertisements implemented as they do now. I think the friends Avatars standing around waving at you is a cool touch. But ofcourse with all these new updates comes a backlash from other fan boys of other industry “leaders”, saying that MS is just jumping in on the bandwagon and not creating anything unique. I can see their point, BUT, they have added a few unique touches, and with the movie system from Netflix, and the dashboard not being similar to the Wii or PS3, I don’t really see much resembelence, but the update is expected to roll out in North America, and Europe towards the end of the year, no release for japan as of yet!
Bungie headshot porn spammers
So, with the ever growing file sharing over Halo 3, Bungie have stepped in and are banning people who are sharing pornographic files over their file sharing system.
“Users who have modified content on their File Share - regardless of who created said content - will be subjected to the full power of the Banhammer’s thrust,” said Bungie on its official website.
“This includes some never-before-unleashed technology that will effectively terminate your Halo multiplayer experience online in every imaginable facet. In fact, the ban is so thorough that simply calling it the Banhammer is a complete understatement.”
Downloading the content won’t get you in trouble, but re-uploading to share will.
Microsoft may sell avatar clothing
Microsoft’s Live, software and service boss John Schappert has confirmed to VentureBeat that the company is considering selling accessories and clothing for Xbox 360 Avatars through microtransactions.
“That may be in the future,” he said. “In the near term, we want to launch these with great customization and a great library of accessories this fall.
“I think there is a lot more we can do with them. You will see us continue to add experiences that make use of the Avatar.”
It’s easy to imagine exclusive Avatar embellishments being sold for Microsoft Points, in much the same way that Themes and Gamer Pictures are currently sold. We certainly wouldn’t be surprised.
Source: Eurogamer
Godfather 2?
EA have hinted at a 2009 release date for the second installment in the Godfather series.
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Well, this comes as another blow to Microsoft. I don’t know if this is the actual full official Avatar client for the Xbox. But it looks alot like the demos of the characters we’ve seen! By the looks of it you can customise your avatars looks, and the way they act. And also add items like jewellery! Looks quite interesting!
Thats right EAs sensational Flick-it based Skate game is back, with the aptley titled Skate 2. The game sees the original city San Vanelona being destroyed, and a big Mega Corporation comes and takes over and calls it New San Vanelona (clever huh?).. The game has got huge moveable cities, and looks set to be another Tony Hawks beater.
Doom 4
Doom 4 was announced to be in the making, ID Software announced it at this years comicon, and are also looking for new talent to help produce the game! Watch this space!
Konami, have recently stated that they will be releasing a guitar and drum based game across the platforms. To me, this game looks really dated, a bit boring, over lapping songs, and just a bit buggy. Now, imagine, Konami did bring out some of the original music based arcade games, with Guitar Freak and Drum Mania. But even still.. This game just looks outdated, and not to mention over done. They’re about a year to late to be honest. They claim that the game will be revolutionary, and that the drums were its main focus. Xbox users are lucky, we get peripherals. Wii users, you get to air guitar and air drum, lucky you. This game sucks, the guy they got to do the video below is so UN-enthusiastic, that I don’t understand why they let him PR the game. Have a watch anyway, and discuss:
GH4 Leaked Song List:
I hope its real *fingers crossed*
Eagle Rock High School Tour:
Big City Kids Tour:
Feelin’ Nostalgic Tour:
Vixens Tour:
Undertow Tour:
Synchronicity Tour:
Fight the System Tour:
QQ Tour:
Rockin the Carnival Tour:
Neva’ Forget Tour:
We Want the Funk Tour:
Rockin’ the Joint Tour:
On Top of the World Tour:
Stinger Tour:
Lands End Tour:
Doin’ it Different Tour:
Hootin’ and Hollerin’ Tour:
All Pissed Off Tour:
Here Me Roar Tour:
S.D.M.F. Tour:
Making Progress Tour:
Eruption Tour:
Tooth Fang & Claw Tour:
Decades of Metal Tour
Livin’ in a Nightmare Tour:
Legends of Rock Tour:
Bonus Tour:
Sample Songs:
So, I was checking out some news, as I do. And I came accross this:
A new need for speed. Its called, Need For Speed Undercover, and I imagine it’ll be a bit like a fast and the furious kind of scenario, but with the name at the end, “Which Road Will You Take?” it makes it seem like we have a choice between good and evil. Do we get to help the cops and be an undercover agent, or take the street racing life? After NFS destroyed the franchise with Pro Street, its nice to see them going back to basics, but if you check out the site: here. It has loads of little clues, you watch the video, then it becomes interactive, then you see them eating together. Its all very confusing. But with rumours floating around, some say this isn’t NFS at all, but it could infact be a different game, a Driver based game.. Who knows, with a counter that is saying 80 days looks like we have a while to wait!
Bungie released an interesting blog post today, claiming that they have 3 projects in the works. Some familiar, some not, some coming soon, some not. They’re being very hush hush about it, and by the looks of things don’t plan on revealing any information just yet. Source
This video made me almost lose control of my body. It made me so excited, I could barely breathe. Screw your GoW2 and your Metal Gear Solids, this is my game of the year. It looks so intense, with actual playing footage shown, not alot is too new with the characters, but its gone back to basics. The back drops, are the same albeit in full interactive 3D. The characters aside from a few new ones are the originals! The game just looks so incredible that I can’t wait to play it!
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