Xbox 360 Ειδήσεις {News Topic}

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The Top 20 LIVE Games of 2008

 

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)

1 Halo 3

2 Call of Duty 4

3 GTA IV

4 Gears of War 2

5 Gears of War

6 CoD: World at War

7 Guitar Hero III

8 Battlefield: Bad Company Demo

9 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Demo

10 Rock Band

11 Fable II

12 Mirror's Edge Demo

13 Madden NFL 09

14 BF: Bad Company

15 Rainbow Six Vegas 2

16 UNO

17 Castle Crashers

18 COD: World at War Multiplayer Beta

19 Forza Motorsport 2

20 Too Human - Demo

 

 

 

 

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)

1 Castle Crashers

2 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

3 Braid

4 A Kingdom for Keflings

5 UNO

6 Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

7 Fable II Pub Games

8 Duke Nukem 3D

9 Bionic Commando: Rearmed

10 Worms

11 SOULCALIBUR

12 Portal: Still Alive

13 DOOM

14 1942: Joint Strike

15 Bomberman Live

16 MEGA MAN 9

17 N+

18 Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3

19 Marble Blast Ultra

20 Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

 

 

The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.

 

 

 

Original Xbox Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)

1 Halo 2

2 Fable

3 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2

4 Counter-Strike

5 Fable: Lost Chapters

6 Doom 3

7 Conker: Live Reloaded

8 Splinter Cell Chaos

9 SW: KOTOR

10 SW: Republic Commando

11 Star Wars: Battlefront

12 Burnout 3

13 Guilty Gear XX #Reload

14 Gauntlet Seven Sorrows

15 Call of Duty 3

16 Ninja Gaiden Black

17 Crimson Skies

18 MechAssault 2

19 Call of Duty 2

20 Rainbow Six 3

 

http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/01/04/the-top-20-live-games-of-2008.aspx#comments

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Μερικά παιχνίδια που θα βγούνε για την αγαπημένη μας κονσόλα μέσα στο 2009.

 

 

Τρομερό video. Ειδικά μερικά games "τα σπάνε".

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XBOX 360 RECORDS BEST EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS IN ITS HISTORY, EIGHT MILLION CONSOLES SOLD TO DATE

 

LONDON - 5th January 2009: Xbox® today revealed sales data showing Christmas 2008 was the biggest sales period ever in the brand’s six-year European history, with sales of Xbox 360™ almost double those of Christmas 2007[1]. Eight million Xbox 360 consoles have been sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)[2] up to the end of 2008, widening its lead over PlayStation 3 in the region to more than one million and setting the scene for further growth in 2009.

 

GfK-ChartTrack data shows that Xbox 360 was the fastest-growing console of 2008, with sales in the fourth quarter of 2008 over double that of the same period in 2007, spurred on by a mix of value, great games and entertainment, and the recently-launched New Xbox Experience.

 

Chris Lewis, Regional Vice President, Interactive Entertainment Business EMEA, said: “Christmas 2008 was a resounding success for Xbox 360. 2008 saw us grow faster than any of our competitors and we over-achieved in sales during the crucial Christmas selling period. We reduced the entry-level Xbox 360 ERP in September, understanding the need for great value, and European consumers have responded enthusiastically. With eight million consoles sold since we launched, and consistently out-selling PlayStation 3 in EMEA, we’re poised to build on this success in 2009. This success was only possible through our partnerships with retail and with publishers, with whom we’ve worked closely to build a strong ecosystem in the region and to bring value to our shared customer base. As we move into 2009 and an uncertain economic climate, we continue to be committed to offering the right blend of gaming and entertainment experiences at the right price.”

 

Nick Gibson, Founding Analyst, Games Investor Consulting, said: “Microsoft appears to have enjoyed an excellent end to 2008 in Europe. According to GFK Chart Track data, the Xbox 360 recorded in excess of 100% growth in December sales compared to 2007 across the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain, well ahead of any other console. It also recorded comfortably the highest rate of year-on-year growth for the final quarter of 2008 overall.”

 

Nick Parker, Founder and Games Analyst, Parker Consulting, said: “I have seen early returns for the December 2008 sales data indicating that Xbox 360 has shown a significant sales increase year on year and furthermore is ahead of its nearest rival in terms of lifetime consumer hardware sales in the EMEA region, with an installed base of over eight million units

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Microsoft: 28 Million 360s Shipped to Date, 17 Million Live Members

 

Microsoft said today that it had sold more than 28 million Xbox 360s since introducing the game console in November 2005. That compares with more than 20 million PlayStation 3 consoles sold by Sony since it debuted the device in November 2006, according to Microsoft executives.

 

"We're widening our lead against PlayStation 3," said Aaron Greenberg, director of product management for the Xbox, who noted that going into the fourth quarter, Microsoft's lead had been 5 million consoles. "This was the best year in the history of the Xbox, despite the tough economy."

 

Greenberg credited last year's growth to a lineup of exclusive games, including Gears of War 2, Left for Dead and Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.

 

He also credited the company's online game service, Xbox Live. The company said it now has 17 million Xbox Live subscribers who can use their consoles to find online opponents, download games or watch movies and TV shows. Though many Xbox Live subscribers opt for the free version of the service, Greenberg said that the majority pay $50 a year for the premium service, which includes the ability for Netflix members to view the service's Instant Watch movies and television shows for free.

 

Microsoft said online sales on the service, such as movie rentals and downloads of TV shows and games, jumped 84% in 2008 from 2007. The Redmond, Wash., company said consumers have spent more than $1 billion on Xbox Live, but it did not say how much of that was spent in 2008.

 

"It's a huge part of our business," Greenberg said. "And it's a quickly growing portion of our business."

 

How did the others do? NPD Group plans to release its sales number for the video game industry next week.

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LIVE Activity for week of December 29th

 

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)

 

1 CoD: World at War

2 Halo 3

3 Gears of War 2

4 Call of Duty 4

5 Left 4 Dead

6 Guitar Hero World Tour

7 GTA IV

8 Fallout 3

9 Madden NFL 09

10 Fable II

 

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)

1 Castle Crashers

2 Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

3 Worms

4 Puzzle Arcade

5 UNO®

6 A Kingdom for Keflings

7 Banjo-Kazooie

8 N+

9 Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

10 Braid

 

The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.

 

Original Xbox Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)

1 Halo 2

2 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2

3 Fable

4 Counter-Strike

5 Conker: Live Reloaded

6 Splinter Cell Chaos

7 Star Wars: Battlefront

8 Doom 3

9 Burnout 3

10 Call of Duty 3

 

Top Community Games NEW! (Full Versions purchased)

1 Johnny Platform's Biscuit Romp

2 Word Soup

3 Fireplace

4 CarneyVale Showtime

5 Weapon of Choice

6 EZMuze Break and House edition

7 Dr. Popper

8 Machiavelli's Ascent

9 sin(Surfing)

10 Snowmans Dilemma

 

These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade and Community Games, full versions purchased during the week.

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Arcade: Interpol

 

Content: Interpol

Price: 800 Microsoft Points

Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions

Dash Text: As an elite Interpol agent, it is your mission hunt down the evil Dr. Chaos. Gather hidden clues in this exciting seek and find game as it takes you around the world investigating elaborate crime scenes and clever mini-games. Complete missions in 4 player co-op to quickly gather the evidence needed. Unlock the full game now to bring this criminal to justice! This game requires the Xbox 360 hard drive or the 512MB Memory Unit for storage. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see http://www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

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GET ON BOARD EARLY WITH THE SKATE 2 DEMO ON XBOX LIVE MARKETPLACE AND PLAYSTATION NETWORK

 

 

 

 

 

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – January 7, 2009 – Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that the Skate 2 demo will hit Xbox Live Marketplace on January 8th and the PlayStation Network on January 15, 2009. The demo introduces players to the city of New San Vanelona where they can skate with style and individuality via access to the enhanced character customization tools. Gamers will get a first glimpse of the deep single-player story and exciting challenges in all-new locations. The Skate 2 demo will also feature two of the game’s online Party Play modes: Thrasher’s Hall of Meat and Spot Battle.

 

 

 

Skate 2 ups the ante in delivering all the grit, creativity and culture of skateboarding. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, players are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the skate scene. Now with the ability to get off-board and move objects, gamers can create their own epic spots and challenges, which can then be uploaded, shared and experienced by others around the world.

 

 

 

Skate 2 hits retailers in North America on January 21st, and worldwide on January 23, 2009 – making it one of the first must-have games of 2009. Skate 2 is developed by Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts in Vancouver, British Columbia and will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and is rated 16+ by PEGI.

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Demo: Skate 2

 

Content: Skate 2 Demo

Price: Free

Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions

Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) ALCOHOL REFERENCE,LANGUAGE,MILD VIOLENCE,SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Download the demo and hone your skills before Skate 2 hits stores as you rip around Slappy's, move objects to create spots, and take on new set of challenges. Also compete against up to 4 of your friends in an all out break your bones Hall of Meat challenge. Skate 2 will be in stores worldwide on January 23.

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CES 2009: Halo Wars demo coming to Live on Feb. 5

 

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/07/ces-2009-halo-wars-demo-coming-to-live-on-feb-5/

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Ben Heck crams Xbox 360 controller into Atari 2600 joystick

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LIVE Activity for week of January 5th

 

 

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)

 

1 CoD: World at War

2 Halo 3

3 Gears of War 2

4 Call of Duty 4

5 Left 4 Dead

6 GTA IV

7 Guitar Hero World Tour

8 FIFA 09

9 Lord of the Rings: Conquest Multiplayer Demo

10 Fallout 3

 

 

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)

1 Castle Crashers

2 Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

3 Worms

4 UNO

5 A Kingdom for Keflings

6 Interpol

7 Puzzle Arcade

8 Banjo-Kazooie

9 Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

10 Braid

 

 

The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.

 

Original Xbox Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)

 

1 Halo 2

2 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2

3 Fable

4 Counter-Strike

5 Conker: Live Reloaded

6 Splinter Cell Chaos

7 Doom 3

8 Star Wars: Battlefront

9 Call of Duty 3

10 Burnout 3

 

 

Top Community Games NEW! (Full Versions purchased)

 

1 Air Legends

2 Golden Royal Blackjack

3 Johnny Platform's Biscuit Romp

4 Dr. Popper

5 Word Soup

6 Machiavelli's Ascent

7 Weapon of Choice

8 CarneyVale Showtime

9 Fireplace

10 EZMuze Break and House edition

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Aaron Greenberg Eurogamer Interview

 

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/microsofts-aaron-greenberg-interview

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DLC: Fable II - Knothole Island

 

 

Content: Fable II - Knothole Island

Price: 800 Microsoft Points

Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions

Dash Text:[ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD,LANGUAGE,USE OF ALCOHOL,VIOLENCE] Discover new quests, locations, characters and more in the premium Knothole Island download. Meet Gordon the submariner in the Bowerstone docks, where you'll be showered with unique gifts to entice you to the mysterious island. There you will embark on new adventures, fight new creatures and find Albion's rarest weapons, clothes and potions. You will also be able to check your standing in over 50 new Leaderboards on Lionhead.com. If you have the Knothole Island (Premium) pack and want to play co-op in any part of Albion, your co-op partner must have the Fable II Knothole Island (Free) or (Premium) pack. To enjoy the complete Knothole Island experience in co-op play, both players must download the Knothole Island (Premium) pack.

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Mirror's Edge DLC coming Jan. 29

 

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/13/mirrors-edge-dlc-coming-jan-29/

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“Resident Evil 5” Demo Premiers Exclusively on Xbox 360 Starting January 26

 

Xbox 360 gamers worldwide won’t have to wait until March 13, 2009 to get their hands on the highly-anticipated “Resident Evil 5.” The next installment of the landmark survival horror franchise from Capcom will take action to a new level with a two-level, playable demo available exclusively on Xbox 360 for one week beginning Monday, January 26. In the demo, players will have a first glimpse of the fear they will never forget, as “Resident Evil 5” makes daylight just as terrifying as darkness. Additionally, a new exclusive high-definition trailer of the game, shown only at the past Tokyo Game Show in October of 2008, will be made available for download on the Xbox LIVE service on Friday, Jan. 16.

 

Fans will have the opportunity to experience “Resident Evil 5’s” revolutionary new features early, including two-player co-op with voice chat along with new characters, weapons and environments. The demo is set within two stages from the beginning of the game – Assembly Place and Shanty Town -- featuring plenty of co-operative action, shooting, hordes of bloodthirsty infected Majini enemies and a few puzzles to round out the action. The demo has three levels of co-op play: single-player with AI support, two-player split-screen on a single Xbox 360 and two-player across Xbox LIVE.

 

Xbox 360 gamers will also be first to take on the new enemies in battle, including an army of weapon-wielding infected Majini, the gigantic hooded Majini Executioner and even the dreaded Chainsaw Majini. Players can also choose between the classic “Resident Evil”-style controls or switch to the newer “Action” controls inspired by games like “Gears of War 2” and “Halo 3.”

 

In this hotly anticipated new title coming on March 13, Chris Redfield returns as the “Resident Evil” hero and heads to Africa where the latest bioterrorism threat is literally transforming the people and animals of the city into mindless, maddened creatures. Joining forces with a new partner, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to discover the truth behind this evil plot. Utilizing the new co-op mode, players will be able to assume control of either Chris or Sheva and experience “Resident Evil” in new ways.

 

For more details, please visit: http://www.xbox.com/residentevil5 or http://www.residentevil.com.