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LIVE Activity for week of March 1

 

You probably know what you friends are playing by just looking at your friends lists…but what about everyone else on Xbox LIVE? Let me answer that for you right now:

 

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

1    Modern Warfare 2
2    Halo 3
3    Call of Duty: WaW
4    FIFA 10
5    Battlefield Bad Co. 2
6    Call of Duty 4
7    GTA IV (Purchase the full game for direct download )
8    Toy Soldiers
9    Gears of War 2
10    Left 4 Dead 2
11    Borderlands
12    Just Cause 2 Demo (Pre-order game)
13    Madden NFL 10 (Download the demo)
14    Forza Motorsport 3 (Download the demo)
15    Mass Effect 2
16    Halo 3: ODST
17    NBA 2K10
18    BioShock 2
19    Assassin's Creed II
20    NHL 10

 

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)
1    Toy Soldiers
2    Trials HD
3    Castle Crashers
4    Battlefield 1943
5    UNO
6    Hasbro Family Game Night **
7    Marvel vs. Capcom 2
8    Magic: The Gathering
9    Worms 2: Armageddon
10   Duke Nukem 3D
11   The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom
12   Zombie Apocalypse
13   Marble Blast Ultra
14   Worms
15   Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989 Classic Arcade
16   Peggle
17   DOOM
18   A Kingdom for Keflings
19   Shadow Complex
20   Turtles in Time Re-Shelled


The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.
**Combined sales of all Hasbro Family Game Night titles

 

Top Indie Games (Full Versions purchased)

1    Avatar Showdown
2    The Impossible Game

3    I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES!!!1

4    Avatar Drop
5    Shoot 1UP
6    Yet Another Zombie Defense
7     Curling 2010 
8     Miner Dig Deep
9     Head Shot 2
10     Anger Management
11     Avatar Meet Up Live!
12     MotorHEAT
13     Avatar Golf 
14     Avatar Boogie
15     Inside Lacrosse's CL2010 
16     Soulcaster
17     ZP2K9
18     Soul
19     Beat Hazard
20     Dont B Nervous Talking 2 Girls

 

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

1    Halo 2
2    Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
3    Xbox Dashboard
4    Counter-Strike
5    Fable
6    Splinter Cell Chaos
7    Conker: Live Reloaded
8    Doom 3
9    Star Wars: Battlefront
10   SW: Republic Commando

 

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

Some content (and therefore the links) may not be available in all regions.

 
Posted: Mar 09 2010, 08:42 PM by Major Nelson | with 15 comment(s) |
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Xbox LIVE Marketplace release schedule
 

Here is the current schedule for upcoming content coming soon to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace*

 

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week:

March 15: Fable Originals, 800 Points

March 22: Fallout 3 Game Add-ons :Operation: Anchorage, The Pitt, Broken Steel, Point Lookout and Mothership Zeta,  400 points each 

 

Xbox LIVE Games on Demand:

March 9: Condemned: Criminal Origins (not available in Germany, Japan, India or Korea)
March 9: Guilty Gear 2 Overture (Japan)

 

Xbox LIVE Arcade:

As part of the Block Party promotion, here is the Arcade schedule for March.

March 10: Scrap Metal, 1200 points

March 17: Perfect Dark, 800 points

March 24: Game Room, Free to download. Individual games will cost 240 to 400 points

 

Xbox Avatar Marketplace:

These are just a few of the collections scheduled for the Xbox LIVE Avatar Marketplace.

March 11: St. Patty’s Day
March 11: Scrap Metal

March 18: Perfect Dark

March 18: Alan Wake

 

Also, the following Xbox 360 Game Add-Ons are scheduled to be available:

 

March 9: Forza Motorsport 3 Jalopnik Car Pack, 400 Microsoft Points

March 11: BioShock 2 Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack,  800 Microsoft Points

March 16: Dragon Age: Origins Awakening Expansion Pack, 3200 Microsoft Points

 

Also, later this week we’ve got the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Unlock event running from March 12 [9:00 am PT / Noon ET] – March 15 [9:00 am PT / Noon ET], during which Silver Xbox LIVE members will be able to enjoy online multiplayer in the game for free. Sign up for a free Xbox LIVE account today and be prepared to play.

You may want to follow my Twitter account if you want to be reminded when many of the above items become available.

 

*Current schedule. Subject to change. All content may not be available in all Xbox LIVE regions.

 
Games on Demand: Condemned
 

Condemned: Criminal Origins™

Content: Condemned
Price: Check pricing for your region
Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions except Australia, Germany, India, Japan and New Zealand

Text: Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual". First Person Psychological Thriller There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

 


Add Condemned to your Xbox 360 download queue

 

 

Guilty Gear 2 OvertureContent: GUILTY GEAR 2
Price: Check pricing
Availability: Japan
Dash Text: このゲームの取扱説明書をダウンロードするには、http://marketplace.xbox.com でゲームを探し、[取扱説明書] を選択してください。 [CERO:C] 3Dアクションとリアルタイムストラテジーが同時進行する新ジャンル「メーレーアクション」誕生!「技と知略」を競う新しい興奮を体験せよ! このアイテムの払い戻しはありません。詳しくは http://www.xbox.com/live/accounts をご覧ください

 

Add GUILTY GEAR 2 to your Xbox 360 download queue

 

 

Ridge Racer™ 6Content: Ridge Racer 6
Price: Check pricing
Availability: Only in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan
Dash Text: Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual". Blast through hairpin turns at more than 150 mph as beautiful high-definition graphics and scintillating sounds assault your senses. Ridge Racer™ 6 employs the power of next-generation hardware to deliver exhilarating drift-racing gameplay at even more extreme speeds. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

 

Add Ridge Racer 6to your Xbox 360 download queue

 
This week on Arcade: Scrap Metal
 

As part of the Xbox LIVE Block / House Party promotion, Scrap Metal will be available this Wednesday on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 points.

 
Posted: Mar 08 2010, 08:40 AM by Major Nelson | with 28 comment(s) |
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Deal of the Week: CoD:WaW Map Pack Bundle
 

This week, Xbox LIVE Gold members can the Call of Duty World at War Map Pack bundle for 1600 points. Normally 2000 points, it will be on sale until until March 15th.

 
Show #352: Xbox LIVE Profile Policy change, SXSW community event and more
 

Host: Larry Hryb, Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson (Xbox LIVE ) (Twitter)  
Co-host : e (Xbox LIVE ) (Twitter)  
Co-host : lollip0p (Xbox LIVE) (Twitter)
Co-Host: Stepto (Xbox LIVE) (Twitter

Stepto explains the new Xbox LIVE Profile policy (01:16:17 - 01:19:38)
Going to South By Southwest? We are too! Listen to find out about the Xbox LIVE Community event.

We share our Oscar picks

Name the Game

Xbox 101 and more

 
Note: I’ve added the above show notes to the
ID3 Lyrics data field. If your device supports displaying lyrics, you’ll find this useful 

Links to some of the things mentioned in this episode:

PAX East 2010

SXSW.com

Battlefield- Bad Company 2
Bioshock 2

Splinter Cell Conviction- Special Edition Bundle

Final Fantasy XIII- Limited Edition Bundle

Final Fantasy XIII

Xbox Engineering Blog

Xbox LIVE Indie Game: Shoot 1UP

Xbox LIVE Indie Game: Kaleidoscope

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/scrapmetalxbla/

http://www.sousvidesupreme.com/

 

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1:30:45

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Format: MP3


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Demo: Just Cause 2
 

Just Cause 2™Content: Just Cause 2 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: Prepare yourself for some extreme chaos creation in this non-stop adrenalin-fuelled demo of Just Cause 2. Whether freefalling from thousands of feet, hijacking enemy fighters in mid-air or simply blasting your way through military compounds on the ground, as agent Rico Rodriguez you’re guaranteed to leave your mark on the tropical island of Panau. With literally hundreds of weapons, vehicles and collectables to discover and near unlimited possibilities for creative fun, you’ll soon find this vast playground is only a tiny portion of what the full game has to offer. Grab a parachute and ready your grapple... it’s time to cause some chaos!

 

Add the free Just Cause 2 demo to your Xbox 360 download queue (Purchase game)

 
Demo: MotoGP 09/10
 

motogp0910 Content: MotoGP 09/10 - Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: Get the new MotoGP 09/10 demo now and test ride the 125cc, 250cc and GP class bikes AND experience the challenge of three different game modes , including; ‘Championship’, ‘Time trial’ and ‘Arcade’. Racing on the world famous Mugello circuit this impressive demo gives you a chance to sample the best MotoGP game to date and the best racing action on two wheels

 

Add the free MotoGP 09/10 – Demo to your Xbox 360 download queue (Purchase game)

 
Posted: Mar 04 2010, 05:59 AM by Major Nelson | with 9 comment(s) |
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Arcade: Toy Soldiers
 

Toy SoldiersContent: Toy Soldiers
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: (ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) Command your TOY SOLDIERS in epic, action-packed battles set in a World War I toy diorama. Assemble your troops and position your defenses before the enemy storms over the top! Then take direct control of your artillery to bomb the enemy positions, pilot your bi-plane against the enemy trench, or maneuver your tanks across No-Man’s Land… and lead your TOY SOLDIERS to victory! Play the single-player campaign and dive into two-player head-to-head combat, local or on Xbox LIVE. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

 

Add the Toy Soldiers free demo to your Xbox 360 download queue

 

 

 
LIVE Activity for week of Feb 22

 

You probably know what you friends are playing by just looking at your friends lists…but what about everyone else on Xbox LIVE? Let me answer that for you right now:

 

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

1    Modern Warfare 2
2    Halo 3
3    Call of Duty: WaW
4    FIFA 10
5    Call of Duty 4
6    GTA IV (Purchase the full game for direct download )
7    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 – Demo (Purchase the game
8    Gears of War 2
9    Left 4 Dead 2
10   Mass Effect 2
11   Borderlands
12   BioShock 2
13   Madden NFL 10 (Download the demo)
14   Aliens Vs Predator Multiplayer Demo (Purchase the game)
15   Forza Motorsport 3 (Download the demo)
16   NBA 2K10
17   Assassin's Creed II
18   Aliens vs Predator
19   Halo 3: ODST
20   NHL 10

 

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)
1    Duke Nukem 3D
2    Trials HD
3    Battlefield 1943
4    The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom
5    Castle Crashers
6    UNO
7    Hasbro Family Game Night **
8    Marvel vs. Capcom 2
9    Magic: The Gathering
10   Worms 2: Armageddon
11   Lazy Raiders
12   Zombie Apocalypse
13   Peggle
14   Turtles in Time Re-Shelled
15   Marble Blast Ultra
16   Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989 Classic Arcade
17   Shadow Complex
18   Worms
19   A Kingdom for Keflings
20   DOOM


The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.
**Combined sales of all Hasbro Family Game Night titles

 

Top Indie Games (Full Versions purchased)

1    Avatar Showdown
2    The Impossible Game
3    I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES!!!1
4    Avatar Drop
5    Curling 2010
6    Yet Another Zombie Defense
7    Shoot 1UP
8    Anger Management
9    Avatar Meet Up Live!
10   Avatar Boogie
11   Head Shot 2
12   Miner Dig Deep 
13   Classic Solitaire
14   Dont B Nervous Talking 2 Girls
15   Avatar Golf
16   Soul
17   Inside Lacrosse's CL2010
18   Beat Hazard
19   Who Did I Date Last Night
20   A Perfect Massage

 

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

1    Halo 2
2    Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
3    Xbox Dashboard
4    Counter-Strike
5    Fable
6    Splinter Cell Chaos
7    Conker: Live Reloaded
8    Doom 3
9    Star Wars: Battlefront
10   SW: Republic Commando

 

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

Some content (and therefore the links) may not be available in all regions.

 
Posted: Mar 03 2010, 02:22 AM by Major Nelson | with 51 comment(s) |
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Xbox 360 Splinter Cell Conviction Special Edition Bundle
 

Xbox 360 Splinter Cell Conviction Special Edition Bundle

Today we announced the Xbox 360 Splinter Cell Conviction Special Edition Bundle. This bundle will be available in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand for US $399 in early April. The limited edition bundle contains a standard edition copy of Splinter Cell Conviction, a 250 GB hard drive and 2 Wireless Controllers. The bundle is now available for pre-order.

 

Here are some high res box shots of the bundle

 

 
Posted: Mar 02 2010, 06:00 AM by Major Nelson | with 42 comment(s) |
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Games on Demand: Fallout 3 and STREET FIGHTER IV
 

Fallout® 3

Content: Fallout 3
Price: Check pricing for your region
Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions except India, Japan and New Zealand

Text: Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual". Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Fallout 3 includes an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters. Every minute is a fight for survival against the terrors of the outside world – radiation, Super Mutants, and hostile mutated creatures. From Vault-Tec®, America’s First Choice in Post-Nuclear Simulation™. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.


Add Fallout 3 to your Xbox 360 download queue

 

 

 

Street Fighter® IVContent: STREET FIGHTER IV
Price: Check pricing for your region
Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions
Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) This game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual". Capcom's world renowned hit fighting series returns after a 10 year hiatus! Step into the ring with familiar characters like Ryu and Chun-Li or try your hand at brand new, never before seen fighters! Jump straight into online matches directly from Arcade Mode with an all new online system that mimics the feel of the arcade by allowing other players to challenge you in real time. Show the world what kind of warrior you are! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.



Add STREET FIGHTER IV to your Xbox 360 download queue

 
This week on Arcade: Toy Soldiers
 

As part of the Xbox LIVE Block / House Party promotion, Toy Soldiers (‘The Famous War Game from Bothell’) will be available this Wednesday on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 points.

 
Posted: Mar 01 2010, 09:00 AM by Major Nelson | with 24 comment(s) |
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Deal of the Week: Gears of War Avatar items
 

Xbox LIVE Gold members can download Gears of War Avatar COG Armor (male) (female) for 240 points & Helmet (male) (female) for 80 points until March 8th.

 

 
Show #351: PAX East, SXSW and Battlefield Bad Company 2
 

Host: Larry Hryb, Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson (Xbox LIVE ) (Twitter)  
Co-host : e (Xbox LIVE ) (Twitter)  
Co-host : lollip0p (Xbox LIVE) (Twitter)
Co-Host: Stepto (Xbox LIVE) (Twitter

Interview: Patrick Bailey, Battlefield- Bad Company 2 ( 23:58 – 48:14)
Interview: Stepto’s Penny Arcade Child's Play Auction Winners (48:15 - 1:00:08)

Name the Game

Xbox 101 and more

 
Note: I’ve added the above show notes to the
ID3 Lyrics data field. If your device supports displaying lyrics, you’ll find this useful 

Links to some of the things mentioned in this episode:

PAX East 2010

http://majornelson.com/archive/2010/02/22/xbox-live-block-party-details-and-dates.aspx

SXSW.com

Mass Effect 2

Demo- Battlefield- Bad Company 2
Battlefield- Bad Company 2
Bioshock 2

http://www.sousvidesupreme.com/

http://majornelson.com/archive/2010/02/23/xbox-live-marketplace-release-schedule-feb-23rd.aspx 

http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8025841099e?cid=majornelson&partner=majornelson

http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802425307d5?cid=majornelson&partner=majornelson
Cooking Sous Vide- A Guide for the Home Cook


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Duration (approx):

1:36:31

File size (approx) :

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Format: MP3


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Batman: Arkham Asylum 75% off sale
 

Batman: Arkham AsylumFrom Friday, February 26th through Monday March 1st you will be able to purchase the award winning game Batman: Arkham Asylum for 75% off through Games on Demand on Windows. Plus, each weekend in March will bring a new discounted Games on Demand title. I’ll post a note on my Twitter account each Friday to let you know what G4W- LIVE title is on sale that weekend.

Remember you’ll need to download the free Games for Windows - LIVE client and when you purchase games within the client you can use either points or credit cards.

 

Edit: Yes, this offer will be available in all regions where Games on Demand are supported.

 

P.S. After you’ve got the client installed, you’ll also want to grab the free game Tinker, which also has 200 Gamerscore that you can get…for free.

 

 
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