Xbox 360 Ειδήσεις {News Topic}

[Daredevil]

Too Human Info From EGM

 

The new EGM has a cover story featuring Too Human, the new Silicon Knights Xbox360 game. EGM talks about the control scheme a lot, the details are as follows: The left stick moves the main character Baldur, the left trigger fires left hand weapon, the right trigger fires right hand weapon and a is jump. Denis Dyack outlines that the Jump is used for air combat. The right analog stick is used for melee attacks.

 

The game story is a combination of technology and Norse mythology. There are Valkyries, Loki makes an appearance, and all mixed in with tons of super-advanced machines and weapons. The game is set to be a trilogy, according to Dyack, and it will have the underpinnings of an epic story along the lines of Xenosaga. More info when we have it!

 

[Daredevil]

Bioshock Xbox360 Images

 

These images of the Xbox360 game Bioshock appeared recently in a print mag. As you can see, they look amazing, though we tend to think they are more along the lines of artwork rather than in-game screens. Click on the news title for the images.

 

[Daredevil]

Xbox Eu Chief says 'Blu Ray Reminds us of Betamax'

 

German website Spiegel caught up with the European Xbox chief Chris Lewis to discuss the troubles of the Xbox 360 in Japan, the tastes of German gamers as well as not missing the opportunity to take a dig at Sony. He has also revealed that the HD-DVD drive for the Xbox 360 is still in the pipeline, with a little more being revealed at E3.

Here is Chris Lewis pictured on the left, during a launch event for the original Xbox - pictured alongside Richard Branson.

 

 

quote:

 

SPIEGEL ONLINE: The market you're probably least happy about is Japan. In the first weeks of 2006 more PS2s and Gamecubes were being sold there than Xbox 360s.

 

Lewis: It's a tough marketplace for us. It's critical for us to get out there with the right games. We're making steady progress, but it's tough. We are making sure that we have the right content, the right people, the right marketing in Japan.

 

SPIEGEL ONLINE: Sony's French management recently announced -- and then retracted -- a price point of about €600 for the PS3 in Europe. Would Sony have a chance with a price that high?

 

Lewis: We don't want to get, nor are we, distracted by what they announce or don't announce. We both know that what they say may not become reality. It's interesting, but from our point of view we're focused on what we're doing. I don't really care when they launch. I'm confident that we're on a good journey. The rhythm we're dancing to is our own. The consumers are voting with their wallets. We have the next generation console, it's here now, in high definition, with great content. Let's wait and see what actually comes through.

 

SPIEGEL ONLINE: But the PS3 will contain a Blu-ray DVD-player -- which might actually attract customers ...

 

Lewis: Blu-ray right now reminds us of another technology from Sony: Betamax. A bit like VHS -- we think that HD DVD is the format that consumers, film studios and publishers will embrace. As you're mentioning the cost of Blu-ray -- we think it's about giving consumers choice, we think it's about not necessarily asking them to pay over the odds for a technology that, at the moment, is unproven. It's an interesting bet to play -- we're watching what goes on, but I think we're offering a broader, more flexible choice that doesn't burden the consumer with a cost element that may be wasted.

 

SPIEGEL ONLINE: Is the HD-DVD-drive for the Xbox 360 still in the pipeline?

 

Lewis: Absolutely, yes. We'll say a little bit more about it at E3. It will give people access to HD DVD.

 

 

 

Read More: spiegel.de

 

EDIT na kai ena wraioa kommataki

SPIEGEL ONLINE: But the 360 doesn't have an HDMI-Interface -- so you won't actually be able to watch any HD DVD Movies on it because the obligatory copy protection mechanisms are missing.

 

Lewis: All I can say to you is -- there are interesting developments in the pipeline. We will make sure that the HD-DVD-peripheral device will meet all the requirements for consumers to enjoy high-definition DVD playback.

[privateer]

Sega announces Phantasy Star Universe for Xbox 360

 

SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that Phantasy Star™ Universe will be available on the Xbox 360™. Scheduled for release in Fall 2006, the highly-anticipated role playing game (RPG) will release on multiple platforms including the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system and PC. Phantasy Star Universe offers two complete RPG experiences – a single-player action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multiplayer component that will support Xbox Live®.

Since its humble beginnings in 1988, Phantasy Star has revolutionized the RPG genre by creating new standards through innovative gameplay and online capability. Phantasy Star Universe offers a compelling story, both offline and online, that rebuilds the foundation of role-playing games with stunning cut scenes, sharply drawn personalities, and a cohesive narrative. This game revitalizes the Phantasy Star brand heritage while staying true to its roots.

 

"The reinvigoration of this beloved franchise on the Xbox 360 signifies another step for SEGA towards next-gen leadership," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Entertainment Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Phantasy Star has a rich history, and now with Phantasy Star Universe in support of the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live, gamers can enjoy a fantasy role-playing experience of unprecedented depth both online with their friends, and offline in the robust single-player game."

 

Developed by SEGA Studios, Phantasy Star Universe offers long-time fans the single-player experience they have been clamoring for. The solo adventure features more than 40 hours of gameplay, an emotionally engaging story, stunning cut scenes, and a strong cast of characters with very distinctive personalities. The title's hero is Ethan Waber, a 17-year old cadet who begins his epic journey by first rescuing his sister at the GUARDIANS, a colony under siege by mysterious life forms known as THE SEED.

 

In Online Mode, players are given the opportunity to create their own characters from a range of races, as they explore all three planets in the Gurhal system. Fans can travel with their friends as a squad of six adventurers, enter urban sprawls teeming with hundreds of other players, and build their avatars into powerful warriors.

 

(Edit: Feature List added)

Key Product Features:

 

• Epic Story: Phantasy Star Universe offers a suspenseful single player adventure that fans have been clamoring for.

• Phantasy Star Brand Heritage: Since 1988, the franchise has evolved, and produced seven series to date – building itself as one of the most well established RPG franchises.

• Real-time battles where players choose their own strategies: Choose from over 200 weapon variations in over 20 weapon categories for melee, technique, or ranged-type combat. Players can also select numerous Photon Arts to defeat enemies.

• World Class Score: Soundtrack produced by premier orchestras and vocals from Poland, Hollywood, and New York.

• Online Gameplay: Offering the Best of Both Worlds

- Multiplayer: Create a squad of up to six players to explore the universe and conquer quests.

- Endless gameplay: In addition to over 40 hours of offline gameplay, gamers can spend endless hours online customizing characters, searching for rare items, leveling up, and joining friends for exhilarating new quests.

• Variety in transportation: Player-controlled vehicles offer a new type of gameplay for the Phantasy Star franchise.

• Character Customization: Go beyond standard customization for your character with precise measurements, an endless color palette, and outlandish outfits.

• Massive enemies: Over 20 unique enemy species, totaling over 200 enemy variations.

 

http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2006/4/19-40

[privateer]

THQ's next-gen FPS - first details!

 

http://www.oxm.co.uk/articles/news/1st_person/thqs_next-gen_fps_-_first_details!

[xrest]

loipon iparxoun kapoies fimes(den einai epibebaiwmenes) oti anaptisetai to Shenmue Online gai to 360.basika auti ti stigmi to game einai gia pc,alla iparxoun ipopsies,ksana tonizw,oti tha ginei diathesimo k gia 360.

Sigoura tha mathoume perissotera gia to ti tha ginei oso pernaei o kairos

[privateer]

PGR3 Caddy Pack to be Free

 

Kotaku reports that the upcoming Cadillac Project Gotham Racing 3 addon is going to be free. What's the catch? A little in-game ad product placement:

 

was speaking with the marketing folks about the pack yesterday. They see it, as do I, as the perfect example of advertising in gaming. They're willing to give something to gamers for no cost, or so I'm told, in exchange for the very obvious product placement. So gamers get to tool around in some new cars, and Cadillac gets to have potential car buyers do virtual test drives adnauseum.

 

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/pgr3/new-pgr3-pack-will-be-free-168300.php

[terzo.k]

loipon iparxoun kapoies fimes(den einai epibebaiwmenes) oti anaptisetai to Shenmue Online gai to 360.basika auti ti stigmi to game einai gia pc' date='alla iparxoun ipopsies,ksana tonizw,oti tha ginei diathesimo k gia 360.

Sigoura tha mathoume perissotera gia to ti tha ginei oso pernaei o kairos[/quote']

 

Αυτο το παιχνιδι το εχω ξεκινησει στο Saturn,μετα το 2 στο Dreamcast,να δω σε ποια κονσολα θα το βρω αυτον που σκωτωσε τον πατερα μου να τον μ@%$#

[p3tran]

εχω δηλωσει εδω και καιρο το μεγαλο ενδιαφερον μου για το indiana jones που ερχεται στο 360 απο την lucas.

 

στα παρακατω video μπορειτε να παρετε μια ιδεα του γιατι 8)

 

 

 

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/articles/702/702389/vids_1.html

[Slay]

Ubisoft wages war on next-gen consoles

 

Announced today for PC and PS3 - although the official announcement does not explicitly rule out a launch on other platforms - Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway is the third title in Ubisoft's multi-million selling, critically acclaimed WWII series from independent developers Gearbox Software.

 

While Microsoft continues to enjoy an unrivalled market lead in next generation hardware, it's the software that ultimately defines success or failure. Although there's nothing in the announcement to say that the new game won't ever be appearing on the Xbox 360, the fact that the title will debut this holiday season as one of the early launch titles for Sony's new machine may come as a bit of a blow to the Redmond-based giant.

 

It could be argued that Ubisoft is attempting to mirror the success of Activision's Call of Duty 2, which quickly became the best selling Xbox 360 launch title around the same time last year, but placing platform loyalty for such a high profile title at this stage will surely not go unnoticed.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/news.php?aid=16195

[privateer]

Datel delivers with $10 headset adapter

 

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2006/04/19/datel-delivers-with-10-headset-adapter/

[privateer]

Interview with Greg Canessa the Group Manager for Xbox Live Arcade.

 

http://www.gamingsteve.com/archives/2006/04/gaming_steve_ep_45.php

[Pytzamarama]

Slay eleos.diavaze kai ligo parakatw!!

http://www.beyond3d.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30035

[privateer]

Ubisoft wages war on next-gen consoles

 

Announced today for PC and PS3 - although the official announcement does not explicitly rule out a launch on other platforms - Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway is the third title in Ubisoft's multi-million selling' date=' critically acclaimed WWII series from independent developers Gearbox Software.

 

While Microsoft continues to enjoy an unrivalled market lead in next generation hardware, it's the software that ultimately defines success or failure. Although there's nothing in the announcement to say that the new game won't ever be appearing on the Xbox 360, the fact that the title will debut this holiday season as one of the early launch titles for Sony's new machine may come as a bit of a blow to the Redmond-based giant.

 

It could be argued that Ubisoft is attempting to mirror the success of Activision's Call of Duty 2, which quickly became the best selling Xbox 360 launch title around the same time last year, but placing platform loyalty for such a high profile title at this stage will surely not go unnoticed.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/news.php?aid=16195[/quote']

 

FiringSquad: What can you tell us at the moment about your plans for Brothers In Arms 3, the first next-gen console game in the series?

 

Randy Pitchford: I have to say that I am really eager to talk about Brothers in Arms for the next generation, but have to take it slow until E3. I can tell you that what the team has been doing is just unbelievable - really... It's amazing what a real next-gen game can look like. What you need to do is to go out and buy the April issue of Official Xbox Magazine - it has a two page teaser about it. The May issue has a cover story - the screenshots should speak for themselves. BiA 3 shows how good real next gen can look.

FiringSquad: What is your opinion on the upcoming next-generation consoles (PS3 and Revolution) and how they compare to the already released Xbox 360?

 

Randy Pitchford: The 360 is a really exciting machine for us. I encourage any serious gamer to get one as soon as they can manage. I love mine with many of the titles that have already launched and I know there are some really amazing, truly next-gen games that won't be far off. I can personally vouch for the next-gen quality of Brothers in Arms 3, for example.

 

http://www.firingsquad.com/features/gearbox_interview_gdc2006/

[p3tran]

slay pwned

 

του κοψατε ρε τη χαρα πασχαλιατικα!! βρωμοπαιδα ολοι σας!!

 

GameIndustry.biz credibility - 10

αυτο (απο το beyond3d) ισχυει. μη ξαναγραφουμε σε ποιανου ομιλου τα "παιδια" ανηκει το gameindustry.biz

 

 

 

 

edit: ωχ! τον καημενο!! το εβαλε και πρωτη μουρη στο myps3.. παραπληροφορηση rules!!

Αρχική Σελίδα

Brothers in Arms μόνο για PS3 και PC?

Γράφει ο Slay

20.04.06

 

Xτές η Ubisoft ανακοίνωσε την κυκλοφορία της τρίτης συνέχειας του δημοφιλούς παιχνιδιού Brothers In Arms, που θα φέρει τον τίτλο Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway. Παρότι απο την ανακοίνωση δεν αποκλείεται η κυκλοφορία σε άλλες πλατφόρμες, η Ubisoft είπε οτι θα κυκλοφορήσει για το PS3 και PC αυτά τα χριστούγεννα, ενώ δεν υπήρχε καμία αναφορα για την κυκλοφορία του παιχνιδιού στην κονσόλα της Microsoft Xbox360. Η συγκεκριμένη ανακοίνωση μας εξέπληξε καθώς θεωρούσαμε οτι το συγκεκριμένο παιχνίδι θα κυκλοφορούσε ταυτόχρονα και για άλλες πλατφόρμες, σίγουρα θα αποτελέσει πλήγμα για το 360 εάν όντως η κυκλοφορία του επόμενου Brothers In Arms χάσει την πολύ προσοδοφόρα εορταστική περίοδο.

 

 

slay I know what you are dreaming...

 

...κοιτα μονο μη χασει το ιδιο το PS3 την "πολύ προσοδοφόρα εορταστική περίοδο" σου. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

 

..οσο για το "πληγμα" που θα υποστει η m$.. αμα τυχον ηξερες τι lineup θα εχει στις γιορτες απο games.... :mrgreen: