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January 2009 - Posts

GTA IV: The Lost and Damned - Billy Grey Video
Content: The Lost and Damned - Billy Grey Video
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Asia
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD,INTENSE VIOLENCE,PARTIAL NUDITY,STRONG LANGUAGE,STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT,USE OF ALCOHOL,USE OF DRUGS] Billy Grey, President of The Lost Motorcycle Club. Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned is the new Grand Theft Auto IV episode and comes exclusively to Xbox Live on February 17, 2009.



 
Posted: Jan 31 2009, 02:12 AM by Major Nelson | with 32 comment(s) |
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The Game BEFORE the Game

Join the EA Sports Community Team for a SUPER session of Madden NFL 09 in a SUPER special Community Playdate this Sunday. It happens before kickoff, so you won't miss a minute of the big game. Take on RadioNate, emantx, daeajudge, PrimeTimeSA, Dewiel and raczilla  from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. ET (11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. PT).

Top Social Brands of 2008

Ad Age posted an article about The Most Social Brands of 2008. Xbox (#5) was in good company, along with the iPhone (#1) and CNN (#2.) But if you read the the complete list you may see a few surprises (Sears? social? really?) Are any of your favorite brands missing from that list? Do any others surprise you?


Edit: The product director for this survey stopped by to post his response to some of the comments


 

In Central Florida? Come see Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter and more

Click for a larger image On Tuesday, February 3rd, join me for the freeGillette - EA SPORTS Champions of Gaming powered by Xbox LIVE event’ at the University of Central Florida. Xbox.com has all the details, but here are the basics: 

What: Gillette - EA SPORTS Champions of Gaming powered by Xbox LIVE
Where: The UCF Arena (Here are directions)
When: Tuesday, February 3rd. 3:00pm-7:00pm
Who: Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter, Denny Hamlin and more*


I’ll be there throughout the event as the MC, meeting people and giving away a bunch of EA and Gillette prizes. Plus Geoff Keighley and his Spike TV crew will also be on hand grabbing footage for their February 18th show.  The event is open to the public, so if you are in the area and want to see a few sports stars, some great gaming and maybe grab some prizes. It is worth mentioning again that admission is free. See you Tuesday.

 

*Scheduled to appear.

Posted: Jan 29 2009, 01:10 PM by Major Nelson | with 36 comment(s) |
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Guitar Hero World Tour: Oasis
Content: Full Album "Dig Out Your Soul" by Oasis
Price: 1520 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Downloadable Full Album for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring "Bag It Up", "The Turning", "Waiting for the Rapture", "The Shock of the Lightning", "I'm Outta Time", "(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady", "Falling Down", "To Be Where There's Life", "Ain't Got Nothin'", "The Nature of Reality", and "Soldier On" by Oasis. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "To Be Where There's Life" by Oasis
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "To Be Where There's Life" by Oasis downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "The Turning" by Oasis
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "The Turning" by Oasis downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "The Nature of Reality" by Oasis
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "The Nature of Reality" by Oasis downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Soldier On" by Oasis
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "Soldier On" by Oasis downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "I'm Outta Time" by Oasis
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "I'm Outta Time" by Oasis downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady" by Oasis
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady" by Oasis downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Falling Down" by Oasis
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "Falling Down" by Oasis downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Ain't Got Nothin'" by Oasis
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "Ain't Got Nothin'" by Oasis downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
 
 
 
Arcade: FunTown Mahjong (and DLC)

Content: FunTown Mahjong
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Korea
Dash Text: Unlock the full version of FunTown Mahjong to play even more of this traditional Chinese tile game! The full version includes the ability to compete against your friends on Xbox LIVE or against AI opponents. You can also earn achievements, aim for the top of the leaderboards, and enjoy tons of exciting Mahjong variations! 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 www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

 
In addition, the following DLC is available for the game as well:
 
Content: FunTown Mahjong - Chinese Festival
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Korea
Dash Text: Visit the temple and play Mahjong during the Chinese New Year to bring good luck for the whole year. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

 
European National Football Teams Avatar items available

Some call it soccer, while others call it football. Whatever your call the game the theme for this release of avatar clothing is ‘European National Football Teams’. Here is a list of sport shirts that are now available in the avatar editor:

  Austria
Belgium
Denmark
England
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Northern Ireland
Norway
Portugal
Scotland
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Wales



As usual: All clothing choices are free, and will remain available. It is easy to tell what is new when you are in the avatar editor, just look for the gold star. Any item of clothing with a gold star is new since the last time you signed in.

LIVE Activity for week of January 19th

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)
1 CoD: World at War
2 Halo 3
3 Call of Duty 4
4 Gears of War 2
5 Left 4 Dead
6 GTA IV
7 Fable II
8 FIFA 09
9 Guitar Hero World Tour
10 Madden NFL 09

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)
1 The Maw
2 Castle Crashers
3 Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
4 Worms
5 UNO
6 A Kingdom for Keflings
7 Braid
8 Banjo-Kazooie
9 Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
10 Bomberman Live
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 Street Fighter Anniv.

Top Community Games NEW! (Full Versions purchased)
1 RC-AirSim
2 Golden Royal Blackjack
3 CarneyVale Showtime
4 Ocean Scenes
5 Air Legends
6 Groov
7 Johnny Platform's Biscuit Romp
8 Foosball For Two
9 Weapon of Choice
10 Colosseum

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.

Posted: Jan 27 2009, 08:41 AM by Major Nelson | with 57 comment(s) |
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Rock Band: the Grateful Dead
Content: "Don't Ease Me In"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Don't Ease Me In"--the Grateful Dead. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. 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. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Hell in a Bucket"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Hell in a Bucket"--the Grateful Dead. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. 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. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Uncle John's Band"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Uncle John's Band"--the Grateful Dead. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. 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. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Cold Rain and Snow"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Cold Rain and Snow"--the Grateful Dead. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. 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. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Doin' That Rag"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Doin' That Rag"--the Grateful Dead. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. 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. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Fire on the Mountain"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Fire on the Mountain"--the Grateful Dead. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. 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. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: Grateful Dead Pack 02
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Grateful Dead Pack 01. This pack includes "Fire on the Mountain," "Doin' That Rag," "Cold Rain and Snow," "Uncle John's Band," "Hell in a Bucket" and "Don't Ease Me In" by Grateful Dead. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. This song game track pack includes six song game tracks at a discounted rate over individual purchases. Many Rock Band songs are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These songs are exactly the same (unless expressly noted). It is possible to download the same song twice. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.


Guitar Hero World Tour: Bruce Springsteen Track Pack

Content: Bruce Springsteen Track Pack
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring "Born to Run" and "My Lucky Day" by Bruce Springsteen. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.


Add this track pack to your Xbox 360 download queue

 

Fallout 3 Operation: Anchorage DLC

Content: Fallout 3 Operation: Anchorage
Price: 800 Points
Availability: Not available in Japan
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,INTENSE VIOLENCE,SEXUAL THEMES,STRONG LANGUAGE,USE OF DRUGS] Enter the simulation pod and embark on one of the greatest military campaigns of the Fallout universe – the liberation of Anchorage, Alaska from its Chinese Communist invaders. Experience harrowing winter combat using Fallout 3’s patented V.A.T.S. targeting system, and employ powerful new equipment like the Gauss Rifle, Chinese Stealth Armor, Winterized T-51b Power Armor, and more. Enlist today, soldier! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Add this to your Xbox 360 download queue


Note: Watch your Pip-Boy 3000 for the 'Outcast Distress Signal' on your radio which will lead you to the new content.



Demo: RESIDENT EVIL 5
Content: RESIDENT EVIL 5 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Germany This demo is available in all Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)] The demo version of RESIDENT EVIL 5. Play by yourself or play with a partner in co-op mode, either online or offline with a split screen.

Edit: The press release on Xbox.com has more details on the demo.
 

 
Show #306 : Felicia Day, RE5 and enforcement on Xbox LIVE

This week’s show:
Co-host : e
Interview: Felicia Day, The Guild (23:37–41:30)
Interview: Chris KramerRE5 Demo (41:31–56:42)
Interview: Stephen Toulouse, Xbox LIVE Policy Manager (56:43–1:33:04)
Name the Game
Xbox 101
Much more…

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Format:
1:53:36, 52.0 MB, (MP3)

Link dump (some of the things mentioned in this episode:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felicia_Day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guild_(web_series)
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/c1e74f93-c25c-4a24-b2c9-8b83201ae4f9/
http://live.xbox.com/en-US/profile/profile.aspx?pp=0&GamerTag=Kramez%20Live
http://capcom-unity.com/go/network/blog 
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802434307d4?cid=MajorNelson&partner=MajorNelson
http://live.xbox.com/en-US/profile/profile.aspx?pp=0&GamerTag=Stepto
http://twitter.com/stepto
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/legal/codeOfConduct.htm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28787998/

Win 25K in the 13 Days of Gears sweepstakes

The headline pretty much says it all, but head over to Xbox.com for the dates, details and rules. Good luck.

Update: To be clear, you can win your part in the $25,000 in prizes


Halo Wars Vidoc #1

Content: Halo Times Ten: Halo Wars Vidoc #1
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: Overview of Halo Wars

Add this video to your Xbox 360 download queue

Lips: Rihanna, Jet and Fall Out Boy
Content: "Hate That I Love You"
Price: 180 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except India, Japan, Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD CARTOON VIOLENCE,MILD LYRICS,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,USE OF TOBACCO] Purchase this Premium Song to add "Hate That I Love You" as performed by Rihanna feat. Ne-Yo to your Lips library. You’ll get the song’s track, chart, lyrics, and original video. A Lips game disc is required to play this downloadable content. Once your purchase is complete, go to Get Music in the game, and then add this song to your library. Visit lips.com to check out all the songs you can get, song credits, news, and join the Lips community. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Look What You've Done"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except India, Japan, Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD CARTOON VIOLENCE,MILD LYRICS,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,USE OF TOBACCO] Purchase this Premium Song to add "Look What You've Done" as performed by Jet to your Lips library. You’ll get the song’s track, chart, lyrics, and original video. A Lips game disc is required to play this downloadable content. Once your purchase is complete, go to Get Music in the game, and then add this song to your library. Visit lips.com to check out all the songs you can get, song credits, news, and join the Lips community. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except India, Japan, Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD CARTOON VIOLENCE,MILD LYRICS,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,USE OF TOBACCO] Purchase this Premium Song to add "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" as performed by Fall Out Boy to your Lips library. You’ll get the song’s track, chart, lyrics, and original video. A Lips game disc is required to play this downloadable content. Once your purchase is complete, go to Get Music in the game, and then add this song to your library. Visit lips.com to check out all the songs you can get, song credits, news, and join the Lips community. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
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