March 2008 - Posts
This week’s Rockband content is up a little early and for free.
I am not sure how long it will be free, so grab it while you can:Content: "Still Alive"
Price: FreeAvailability: Canada and United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Still Alive"--GLaDOS and Jonathan Coulton. PLEASE NOTE: Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit
www.RockBand.com.
Edit: I just learned that this content being free is NOT a limited time offer. It will be free ‘forever’
CNET has posted a story about the
Championship Gaming Series to open training center in China. What do you think about this. as gaming as a spectator sport finally turned a corner and ready for the mainstream?
On Tuesday April 1st from 0200-0500 PT Xbox Live will be offline for maintenance. As a result, the ‘My Xbox’ section of Xbox.com will be unavailable, and the Xbox forums will be in read only mode (you won’t be able to post.) The remainder of Xbox.com will be available.
Find out what time the maintenance will begin in your time zone
This is for maintenance, there are no new features on your that will appear on your Xbox 360 console or Xbox.com when the service comes back online. This is server maintenance only.
Mr. Driller will be available on Wednesday for 800 points.
Content: Football Manager 2008 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Austria, Asia, Germany and North America
Dash Text: [PEGI: 3+] The world’s best-selling football management game is back! This demo lets you play half a season in 14 countries.
If you live near New York City or San Jose, CA and you want to get an early look at the new COD4 Maps coming out next week, you are in luck! Robert Bowling, (FourZeroTwo) the Community Manager for Infinity Ward, has posted complete details on his blog, along with a few photos of his current gastronomical obsession.
The newest GTA IV Trailer (in HD) has just been released and it is now available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace:
Content: GTA IV Trailer 4
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox Live regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD,INTENSE VIOLENCE,PARTIAL NUDITY,STRONG LANGUAGE,STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT,USE OF ALCOHOL,USE OF DRUGS] Good Lord, What Are You Doing? AKA "Everyone's a Rat"
Theme
Title: Forbidden Kingdom
Content: Forbidden Kingdom Theme Pack
Price: Free
Availability: Only in United States
Dash Text: Download this free Forbidden Kingdom theme pack. Also check out the Forbidden Kingdom gamer pics. In theaters April 18.
Title: Nike
Content: Nike Theme
Price: Free
Availability: Only in United States
Dash Text: Download this theme from Nike, Nike SPARQ Training is a Functional Movement training program. Its missions is to enable every athlete to reach his or her potential using natural scientific methods.
Title: Rainbow Six® Vegas 2
Content: Rainbow Six® Vegas 2 Theme Pack
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: Customize your dashboard with Rainbow Six Vegas 2 art There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
In Game Content
Title: Turok
Content: Turok Multiplayer Map Pack
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan and Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,INTENSE VIOLENCE,LANGUAGE] Experience the frenzied multiplayer action of Turok on two all-new multiplayer maps, one all-new co-op map, and two re-lit maps. Battle against other players as well as AI-controlled dinosaurs that roam the terrain on this hostile alien planet. Your mission is fatally, unrelentingly simple: survive at all costs. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see
www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Title: Chessmaster Live
Content: Egypt Chess Set
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan, Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Download this brand new 3D chess set and have more fun playing chess! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Mongol Chess Set
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan, Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Download this brand new 3D chess set and have more fun playing chess! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Chessmaster Live Mushrooms Set
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan, Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Edible or not this set represent one of Chessmaster's most unconventional chess sets There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Pyramids Chess Set
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan, Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Download this brand new 3D chess set and have more fun playing chess! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Spheres Chess Set
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan, Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] A chess set with nice and warm colors, with lots of appeal for kids who want to learn chess.
Gamer Picture
Title: Forbidden Kingdom
Content: Forbidden Kingdom Gamer Pics
Price: Free
Availability: United States
Dash Text: Download this Forbidden Kingdom gamer picture pack. And also be sure to check out the Forbidden Kingdom theme pack. In theaters April 18.
Title: Nike
Content: Nike SPARQ Picture Pack
Price: Free
Availability: United States
Dash Text: Download these Gamer pics from Nike, Nike SPARQ Training is a Functional Movement training program. Its missions is to enable every athlete to reach his or her potential using natural scientific methods.
Title: Rainbow Six® Vegas 2
Content: Rainbow Six® Vegas 2 Deluxe Picture Pack
Price: 60 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: Customize your gamer card with R6V2 character icons, achievement icons, and other designs There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Video
Title: Red vs. Blue Season 02
Content: Episode 29 - Radar Love Video HD
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)] Sparks fly when Lopez and Sheila meet, but the unexpected return of a former ally changes everything. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: UEFA EURO 2008 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+)] Download the demo for UEFA EURO 2008 and experience the only official game of the UEFA European Championships 2008! Challenge Europe's best and take your team to championship glory. Shipping May 19th, 2008; visit www.euro2008game.ea.com for more info.
Size: 1.10 GB
Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)
1 Call of Duty 4
2 Halo 3
3 Guitar Hero III
4 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
5 Gears of War
6 Rock Band
7 Army of Two
8 Forza Motorsport 2
9 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
10 FIFA 08
Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions)
1 Brain Challenge
2 DOOM
3 N+
4 Assault Heroes
5 UNO
6 Worms
7 TMNT 1989 Arcade
8 Bomberman LIVE
9 Sonic The Hedgehog 2
10 Marble Blast Ultra
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 Counter-Strike
4 Fable
5 Battlefield 2: MC
6 Call of Duty 3
7 Ninja Gaiden Black
8 Doom 3
9 Rainbow Six 3
10 Conker: Live Reloaded
These lists are based on global
unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade,
full versions purchased that week
Theme
Title: TiQal
Content: TiQal Pyramids Theme Pack 3
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in India
Dash Text: The TiQal Pyramids Theme Pack consists of one tiled graphic for the guide, and four wallpapers; The Sun Pyramid for the Live Blade, Masks Pyramid for the Games Blade, Magician's Pyramid for the Media Blade and the Jaguar Pyramid for the System Blade. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: TiQal Locations Theme Pack 1
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in India
Dash Text: The TiQal Locations Theme Pack consists of one tiled graphic for the guide, and four wallpapers; The Wall of Inscriptions for the Live Blade, Ball Court for the Games Blade, Sunstone for the Media Blade and the Olmec Monoliths for the System Blade. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: TiQal Totems Theme Pack 2
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in India
Dash Text: The TiQal Totems Theme Pack consists of one tiled graphic for the guide, and four wallpapers; Tup'honcho for the Live Blade, Sular for the Games Blade, Kitiqat for the Media Blade and Hoblgobl for the System Blade. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
In Game Content
Title: Forza Motorsport 2
Content: #1 Peugeot 207 S2000
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in India
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) GAME EXPERIENCE MAY CHANGE DURING ONLINE PLAY] Get the 2007 Intercontinental Rally Challenge championship car, 2007 Peugeot #1 Peugeot Sport Espana 207 Super 2000 for free! This car is also included in the March Car Pack. In-game credits required to purchase this car in career mode. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts
Title: ACE COMBAT 6
Content: F-22A -GRYPHUS EMBLEM-
Price: FreeAvailability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) Mild Language, Violence] F-22A Raptor, Gryphus Squadron Aircraft Now Available! The heroes of Ace Combat X, Gryphus Squadron Aircraft. Mobility and speed have been exchanged for heavy armor and increased anti-personnel weapon's payload. Charge through anti-aircraft fire, and lay waste to the enemy below. Once downloaded other player aircraft will also reflect the content of Aircraft <PACK06>, otherwise other player aircraft will appear as Emmerian colors.
Content: RAZGRIZ SET 02
Price: 300 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) Mild Language, Violence] Razgriz Set 02 (3 Aircraft) Now Available! Three aircraft including Su-47 Berkut, A-10A and Typhoon. Advanced accident prevention systems, and high durability have been incorporated into the designs to ensure the survival of all squadron members. This enigmatic squadron became known as both the heroes and demons of Ace Combat 5. Join them on their road to victory, and strike your opponents down. Once downloaded other player aircraft will also reflect the content of Aircraft <PACK06>, otherwise other player aircraft will appear as Emmerian colors. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: F-22A -INDIGO WING-
Price: 200 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) Mild Language, Violence] F-22A Raptor, Monotone Color, Indigo Aircraft Now Available! A modified sky painting aircraft for shows and exhibitions, this aircraft is equipped with colored smoke missiles. With a maximized missile payload, the sky is your canvas! Once downloaded other player aircraft will also reflect the content of Aircraft <PACK06>, otherwise other player aircraft will appear as Emmerian colors. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: F-14D -ZIPANG-
Price: 200 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) Mild Language, Violence] F-14D SuperTomcat, Cherry Blossom Aircraft Now Available! Specialization of turning performance has resulted in precision mobility and stability. Like cherry blossoms on the wind, soar into the open sky! Once downloaded other player aircraft will also reflect the content of Aircraft <PACK06>, otherwise other player aircraft will appear as Emmerian colors. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: F-22A -THE IDOLMASTER HARUKA-
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) Mild Language, Violence] F-22A Raptor, THE IDOLMASTER, Haruka Amami Aircraft Now Available! The stars of the hit game THE IDOLMASTER make their Ace Combat debut! Sixth up is the pure hearted music lover, Haruka Amami. She's got a bad habit of getting herself into trouble, but her friendly and positive nature hold an undeniable charm. We can't wait to see how bright this star will shine! Once downloaded other player aircraft will also reflect the content of Aircraft <PACK06>, otherwise other player aircraft will appear as Emmerian colors. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Mirage2000-5 -THE IDOLMASTER YAYOI-
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) Mild Language, Violence] Mirage2000-5, THE IDOLMASTER, Yayoi Takatsuki Aircraft Now Available! The stars of the hit game THE IDOLMASTER make their Ace Combat debut! The fifth up is the ultra-energetic Yayoi Takatsuki. Bursting with 200% energy she screams full speed ahead. We can't wait to see the heights her hidden talents take her. Once downloaded other player aircraft will also reflect the content of Aircraft <PACK06>, otherwise other player aircraft will appear as Emmerian colors. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: ACE OF ACES MISSION 02
Price: 300 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen)MILD LANGUAGE,VIOLENCE] A challenge exclusively for masters of Ace Combat. Exceeding that of ACE, Mission 02 is now available on the highest difficulty level, Ace of Aces. Hold back the unrelenting enemy onslaught, and save Vitoze, the last remaining Emmerian stronghold. New Counter-Charge System! Allied reinforcements are rewarded based on the number of enemies downed during the time limit. Call in Allied Support, and destroy the enemy! New enemy ECM reported! A detrimental effect on missile performance has been reported, but details remain scarce. Stay alert! *Campaign Mode, Mission 01 must be cleared, and Free Mission Save Data available to use this download content. *Select Ace of Aces via Free Mission after download to play. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: CO-OP BATTLE DL 2
Price: 300 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE] New Online CO-OP BATTLE Stage Now Available! Join up to four other players over the frozen arctic as you endeavor to conquer the Chandelier doomsday weapon! The modified cooling units quickly come back online once deactivated. Swiftly taking out all units offers the only promise of victory. Once the subsequent back-up cooling units are offline the cannon will open, offering a momentary chance to strike at the core. Destroy the Chandelier, and end the war once and for all! Team work is of the essence! *Select Player Match via Online Battle after download to play. (This system is not available in Ranked Match) There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Title: Chessmaster Live
Content: Egypt Chess Set
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan or Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Download this brand new 3D chess set and have more fun playing chess! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Gamer Picture
Title: TiQal
Content: TiQal Totems Picture Pack 2
Price: 100 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in India
Dash Text: The picture pack consists of five (5) gamerpics. The TiQal Totems Picture Pack showcases several of the most popular totems from the game; Tup'honcho, Sular, Hoblgobl, Kitiqat, and Squamata. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: TiQal Masks Picture Pack 1
Price: 100 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in India
Dash Text: The picture pack consists of five (5) gamerpics. The TiQal Picture Pack consists of the Stone Mask, Jade Mask, Rabbit, Stone Figure and Jaguar Head. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Video
Title: BradyGames Strategy
Content: Dark Sector – Stalker Boss Strategy Video HD
Price: 50 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)] BradyGames brings you Boss Battle strategy videos for Dark Sector. Learn the best techniques and strategies for defeating this boss to earn Acheivements. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Title: Halo 3
Content: ’Our Favorite Things’ The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack Video
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Size: 75.37 MB
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,MILD LANGUAGE,VIOLENCE] Celebrate the free release of Halo 3’s Heroic Map pack with this video; it features a few of our favorite things created by the community using the Heroic maps.
Title: Red vs. Blue Season 02
Content: Episode 28 - In Stereo Where Available Video HD
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)] The blues try to control Lopez, while the reds set out looking for a little payback. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
I just got my hands on 100 codes for the Battlefield Bad Company beta that kicked off this week. I was going to give them away all in one shot, but to make it fair for people that don’t visit the blog every hour of every day here is what I am going to do: I am going to award 10 codes a day for the next 10 days. Since the beta will run until April 25th, that should everyone plenty of time to get in on the action.
How do you win? Simply send me an email (major at Xbox-dot-com) with BFBC Beta in the subject line and include your gamertag in the body of the email. Each day, I’ll choose 10 random emails and reply with a code to get you on the battlefield. No need to send me a new email every day. One entry is enough to be put into the running for the length of the contest. This opportunity is open to everyone who has Xbox LIVE. I’ll start sending out emails with codes tomorrow…Good luck!
P.S.You’ll need to have a gold membership to participate in the beta program.
Early this morning, the team rolled out an update to the
My Xbox section of Xbox.com. It’s a redesign that, among other things, places most of the information you’re looking for easily at the top of the page. Plus, much of the section has been re-coded to increase page performance. Let me know what you think and I’ll share it with the team.
Content: TiQal
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (EVERYONE) ALCOHOL REFERENCE] Single Player, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 2, Local Multiplayer 2, HD (High Definition). Unlock the full version of TiQal to enjoy all 120 levels of block-busting challenge, plus achievements, 14 unique powerups, and more! Adventure by yourself, or join a friend on Xbox LIVE to team up in multiplayer Co-Op mode. Do you have the skill to complete your quest and save TiQal village from doom? There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
I am happy to announce that Inside Xbox now has a video archive page on Xbox.com. If you missed any of the videos, like this classic Major’s Minute, you can now enjoy them on your computer as often as you’d like. They’ll be about a week delay between the time videos appear on the console until they make it to the archive, but at least you’ll have access to them now and they won’t be lost forever.
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