Xbox 360 Ειδήσεις {News Topic}

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Table Tennis First Impressions

 

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=63701

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GDC 06: Molyneux rumors fly

Famed developer skips his session at San Jose event, fueling rumors his studio has been bought by Microsoft.

 

 

 

SAN JOSE, Calif.--One of the main events at last month's D.I.C.E. summit was the "Battle of Bunker Hill," a Revolutionary War-themed mock gameshow in which some of the industry's leading luminaries engaged in a combination trivia/Pong tournament. Scheduled to lead the two teams were legendary game designers Will Wright (The Sims, SimCity) and Peter Molyneux (Black & White, Populous).

 

When the event kicked off, though, Molyneux was nowhere to be seen. His absence fueled rumors that his shop, Lionhead Studios, was the subject of a bidding war. Among the potential suitors mentioned were Electronic Arts, Microsoft, and Ubisoft.

 

During the subsequent month, the rumors festered. On March 3, Lionhead laid off between 50 and 100 people and reduced its number of projects-in-development from three to two--a Black & White 2 expansion and a Fable sequel. Today, the floodgates of speculation reopened when Molyneux's session at the 2006 Game Developers Conference in San Jose was summarily canceled.

 

No official reason was given for the termination of the session, which was titled "Inspirations for Next Generation Designs." However, word on the GDC show floor was that Molyneux hadn't shown up because he had pressing matters back at Lionhead headquarters in the UK.

 

According to Gamesindustry.biz, those matters are the "final stages of negotiation" between Microsoft and Lionhead. Citing sources inside Lionhead, the British site says that the deal could be closed within days and that no job losses would result. The site also claims that Ubisoft was outbid by the software giant and is none too happy as a result.

 

But, as is often the case with all matters Microsoft, nothing is official until it's announced. A weary-sounding spokesperson for Microsoft told GameSpot, "As always, Microsoft does not comment on rumors or speculation." Lionhead reps had not returned requests for comment.

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Top Spin 2

 

Top Spin 2 has no ambition to redefine how tennis games are played. It just delivers a responsive and well-rounded tennis game that shouldn't be missed by fans.

 

GameSpot Review

8.2

great

 

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/topspin2/review.html

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Ninety Nine Nights

 

 

 

 

 

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Test Drive Unlimited Xbox360 Screens & Aston Martin Car Info >

 

 

Atari sends along a slew of screenshots of the Aston Martin car models from the upcoming Xbox360 version of Test Drive Unlimted. The car models look great, the images are huge too. Click on the news title for the full press info and screens.

 

Aston Martin is the embodiment of British glamour in design. Over the years, Aston Martin automobiles have earned a place in the hearts of car aficionados around the world, and have become icons in the realm of pop culture (Mr. Bond, anyone?). Now the full line up of Aston Martin cars is making its way to next-gen racing in a big way with Test Drive Unlimited. Let's take a look at some of the models being featured in Atari's Massively Open Online Racing (M.O.O.R.) title.

 

Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

 

Take a ride in a classic car from the past with the DB4 GT Zagato.

 

Introduced at the 1960 London Auto Show, this supercar is a DB4 GT chassis with an elegant 'special lightweight' two-seater body provided by the Zagato factory in Italy. The Zagato's engine produces 314 hp, a 0 to 60 mph acceleration of only 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 154 mph.

 

The DB4 GT Zagato has an extensive racing pedigree and was driven by such famous racers as Roy Salvadori and Jim Clarke. Now in TDU, you can add some new chapters to this car's legacy!

 

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe and DB9 Volante

 

Making a huge impact at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the unveiling of the DB9 announced the beginning of an exciting new era for Aston Martin.

 

With a V12 engine that produces 450 hp, a 0 to 60 mph acceleration of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph, the DB9 is one of the torchbearers for Aston Martin in the 21st century. This amazing vehicle comes in two variations, the DB9 Coupe and the DB9 Volante.

 

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

 

First seen at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005, the V8 Vantage is powered by a V8 engine that produces 380 hp. The Vantage can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, and has a top speed of 175 mph. It's an exhilarating drive on the world's most demanding race circuits, this is a car that will thrill you on the track.

 

Aston Martin Vanquish S

 

The V12 Vanquish S is a masterpiece of 21st-century technology, understated elegance and craftsmanship. This supercar gained much of its fame by being the official James Bond car in Die Another Day. The Vanquish S is powered by a V12 engine, which produces 520 hp. The Vanquish S can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of over 200mph, making it the fastest road-going Aston Martin ever.

[Daredevil]

Xbox Cup search Begins and UK to get Limited Edition World Cup Xbox 360

 

A few days ago we reported on the Xbox Cup heading to Xbox Live. Now it seems as if Microsoft have issused the Official press release with the official website being launched at XboxCup.com and Ledley King leading the search to find gamers across the UK to take part in the event. Xbox also announced today the launch of a limited edition FIFA world cup Xbox 360, which sounds incredibly similar to the Japanese limited edition Xbox 360.

Celebrating the official Licensed game of the 2006 World Cup, Microsoft announced the launch of a limited edition Xbox 360, the first core system package will be available on the 12th May 2006 at a cost of £259.99 in UK.

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Next-gen interview Ensemble (xbox 360 RTS in the works)

 

http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2648&Itemid=2&limit=1&limitstart=0

[Daredevil]

360 Release Dates - Hitman, Rainbow Six, Smack Vs. Raw Dated

 

We have a release dates update for you today. All that really changed was that three big games were added to the list. Hitman: Blood Money is scheduled for May 30, Rainbow Six: Vegas is slated for September, and WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2007 is coming sometime in November. Click on the news title for the list image.

 

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Xbox 360 Austrailia launch software sales massacre the competition

 

[BlizardBill]

Αυτό είναι από την πρώτη εβδομάδα του xbox360 launch ...

Μάλλον με το game δώρο και τα bundle μέσα άσχετα τι γράφουν , γιατί το call of duty2 είναι μέσα σε όλα τα bundles (στην αμερική τουλάχιστον), και μου φαίνεται περίεργο να ήρθε πρώτο χωρίς αυτά.

(συν τα quake και tony hawk , που δεν θα πούλαγαν τόσο κανονικά)

Πάντως η επόμενη εβδομάδα θα είναι πιο αντιπροσωπευτική.

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WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 (X360)

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/820/820799/vids_1.html

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Saint's Row

 

http://www.oxm.co.uk/articles/previews/3rd_person/saints_row

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Brothers in Arms 3: Hell's Highway

 

Details:

 

Good:

1. More men

2. New team (MG, Mortar, Bazooka, Radio)

3. Better graphics

4. Back to Baker

5. Market Garden!

6. Varied environments (fields of windmills, towns, etc.

7. CIVILIANS!

8. Beefed up aiming.

9. Smarter enemy AI

10. Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Online squad of real people!!!!!!!!

11. The list goes on and on and on, buy your own OXM to get the full story

 

BAD:

1. No slings anymore

 

Captions

-Relax: Between the operations, there are moments of calmness and less concern.

-Patrol:If the going isn't safe, the soldiers are somewhat more careful.

-Stealth:In the creeping mode our men avoid Germans unnoticed.

-Combat:In engagements, the GIs behave themselves as real soldiers would.

 

Text

 

The courageous Sergeants Hartsock and Baker come, but not in peace. After the two strike Hill 30, and earn their stripes in blood, the two enter the dark Highway to Hell. Hell's Highway is the name of a little point near Eindhoven in the Netherlands. It earned the name in the Second World War. It was the scene of bloody fighting, during the failed aerial invasion of Holland, known as Operation Market Garden.

 

Like the two previous games, coordination plays the central role in part three. As a commander, we lead our squads, and send our fire teams to favorable positions so that our assualt team can go around the opposing forces and attack them from the sides or the rear. However, this time we don't command two, but instead three teams. Along with the assault and fire teams, we will attain a full third unit. The Browning- MG, along with its crew, will be at our command. It must be set up on its stand, before it can be fired. Its intensive defensive fire will occupy the Germans, and pin them down. In some cases, we will have a bazooka team instead, which will be of use against tanks and heavily entrenched opponents.

 

Further innovation concerns the behavior of our troops on the battlefield. Like soldiers in "Company of Heroes", they notice what proceeds around them and act accordingly. If everything is calm, soldiers run relaxed by the area until fire erupts. During patrols, they are more attentive, trying to find opposing soldiers. Combat mode is still similiar to the first two games.

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RUMOR MOLE: (OXM Magazine)

 

Call of Duty 3 is in development for 360 and PS3.

IO Interactive has a new Xbox 360-exclusive in the works, not the recently announced version of Hitman: Blood Money.

Unreal Tournament, announced for PS3, will be coming to 360 as well.

Forza Motorstport 2 will be announced at E3 next month.