GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony

Content: Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Price: 1600 Points     
Availability: Not available in Japan
Dash Text: (ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,INTENSE VIOLENCE,PARTIAL NUDITY,STRONG LANGUAGE,STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT,USE OF ALCOHOL,USE OF DRUGS,ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) The Ballad of Gay Tony injects Liberty City with an overdose of guns, glitz, and grime. As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (a.k.a. “Gay Tony”), players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Add The Ballad of Gay Tony to your Xbox 360 download queue and begin playing right now

or If you do not have GTA IV, you can purchase Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City which contains both The Ballad of Gay Tony and The Lost and Damned as stand alone games that do not require the original Grand Theft Auto IV game to play.

Arcade: Inferno Pool

Content: Inferno Pool
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Asia and North America
Dash Text: Inferno Pool is a revolutionary, simultaneous multi-player Pool action game. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Add Inferno Pool to your Xbox 360 download queue

Arcade: RAINBOW ISLANDS: TOWERING ADVENTURE

Content: RAINBOW ISLANDS: TOWERING ADVENTURE!
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Australia, Korea and New Zealand
Dash Text: Rainbow Island returns as an XBLA remake, with completely new features added! Use your Rainbow Magic to shoot out rainbows to defeat your enemies as well as climb them towards the top in this platform gaming classic! Use your Avatar to personalize the colorful action! Play cooperatively with a friend with 2 Xbox 360 Controllers or race to the top against other players over Xbox LIVE. Conquer all 10 Areas in 4 different game modes! A range of quirky costumes can be acquired in the game to customize game character's outfit. All Areas are seamlessly connected as you climb from the earth to the far reaches of space! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/Live/accounts.

Add RAINBOW ISLANDS: TOWERING ADVENTURE to your Xbox 360 download queue

LIVE Activity for week of Oct. 19th

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

1    Halo 3
2    Call of Duty 4
3    Call of Duty: WaW
4    Halo 3: ODST
5    Gears of War 2
6    FIFA 10
7    Madden NFL 10 (Download the demo)
8    GTA IV (Purchase the full game)
9    Borderlands
10   Left 4 Dead

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)
1   Trials HD   
2    SOUTH PARK LET'S GO TOWER DEFENSE PLAY!
3    Tower Bloxx Deluxe
4    Zombie Apocalypse
5    Panzer General Allied Assault
6    Battlefield 1943
7    Hasbro Family Game Night
8    Magic: The Gathering
9    Castle Crashers 
10  Shadow Complex 

Original Xbox Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)
1    Halo 2
2    Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
3    Counter-Strike
4    Fable
5    Conker: Live Reloaded
6    Splinter Cell Chaos
7    Star Wars: Battlefront
8    Doom 3
9    SW: Republic Commando
10    Call of Duty 3

Top Indie Games (Full Versions purchased)

1    Avatar Drop 
2    I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES!!!1
3    Headshot 
4    Avatar Golf 
5    Miner Dig Deep 
6    Pumpkin Chop
7    Night Of Doom
8    Cassie's Corner
9    Fishing Girl
10   Who Did I Date Last Night

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.

Xbox 360 System Update – Wireless Adapter WPA2 support

The team has released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE.

Sometime over the next few hours when you sign in to Xbox LIVE you’ll receive a prompt to accept this mandatory update. If you are signed into LIVE already, you may be signed out and asked to accept the update and you’ll be back online in a few moments.

This update does not include the Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune features. Those will be coming to Xbox LIVE later next month. This update adds WPA2 support for the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter.

Xbox 360 Games on Demand: Dead Space and DiRT

The following Xbox 360 games are now ready for direct download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace:

Content: Dead Space™

Price: Check pricing for your region
Availability: Not available in Japan
Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual". When an immense mining ship, the USG Ishimura, comes into contact with a mysterious alien artifact in a remote star system, its communications with Earth are mysteriously cut off. Engineer Isaac Clarke is sent to repair the Ishimura's communications array, but he arrives to find a living nightmare-the ship is a floating bloodbath, the crew unspeakably mutilated and infected by an ancient alien scourge. Clarke's repair mission becomes one of survival as he fights not just to save himself, but to return the artifact to the planet ... at any cost. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Add Dead Space to your Xbox 360 download queue or download the free demo

Content: DiRT
Price: Check pricing for your region
Availability: Not available in Japan
Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual". DiRT™ is an off-road racing game. The player’s role is to race their way through the world of off-road motor sport, increasing their fame and prestige on their way to becoming the ultimate Off-Road Champion of Champions. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Add DiRT to your Xbox 360 download queue or download the free demo

Demo: CSI: Deadly Intent

Content: CSI: Deadly Intent Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: In Sin City there are no secrets, only hidden answers. Join the new Vegas CSI team and explore brand-new cases written by CSI writers. Partner with the new cast of CSI Season 9 and explore crime scenes, examine victims' bodies, and follow the surprising twists and turns of the story. Unveil hidden evidence, and search for valuable clues on the crime scene. Interview a variety of witnesses and suspects by asking key questions and using evidence to uncover the truth. Analyze evidence with an assortment of new technology, including DNA and microscope analysis. Play the demo now!

Add CSI: Deadly Intent Demo to your Xbox 360 download queue

Rock Band: Rob Zombie and more

The following songs are now available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Rock Band.

Add them to your Xbox 360 download queue here.

Content: "Sugarbaby"
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Asia
Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Sugarbaby" -- Morningwood. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many 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: "Best of Me"
Price: 80 Microsoft Points

Availability: Not available in Asia

Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Best of Me" -- Morningwood. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many 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: "Rock Me"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points

Availability: Not available in Asia
Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Rock Me" -- Liz Phair. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many 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: Rob Zombie Pack 01
Price: 440 Microsoft Points

Availability: Not available in Asia
Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Rob Zombie Pack 01. This pack includes "Burn," "Dragula," and "Superbeast" by Rob Zombie. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. This song game track pack includes three 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 as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Superbeast"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points

Availability: Not available in Asia

Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Superbeast" -- Rob Zombie. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many 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: "Dragula"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Dragula" -- Rob Zombie. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many 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: "Burn"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Burn" -- Rob Zombie. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many 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: Wolfmother Pack 01
Price: 680 Microsoft Points

Availability: Not available in Asia
Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Wolfmother Pack 01. This pack includes "Woman," "White Unicorn," "Sundial," "Pilgrim," and "New Moon Rising" by Wolfmother. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. This song game track pack includes 5 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.

Content: "Woman"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points

Availability: Not available in Asia

Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Woman" -- Wolfmother. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many 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: "White Unicorn"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points

Availability: Not available in Asia

Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "White Unicorn" -- Wolfmother. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many 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: "Sundial"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points

Availability: Not available in Asia

Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Sundial" -- Wolfmother. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many 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: "Pilgrim"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points

Availability: Not available in Asia

Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Pilgrim" -- Wolfmother. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many 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: "New Moon Rising"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Asia

Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "New Moon Rising" -- Wolfmother. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many 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.

Call of Duty World at War Map Packs now 50% off

For the next week (until November 1) all three of the Call of Duty: World At War map packs are 400 point each, a savings of 50%. Get ‘em now!

This week on Arcade: Inferno Pool and Rainbow Islands

Inferno Pool and Rainbow Islands will be available this Wednesday for 800 points each.

Deal of the Week: Fable II Pub Games 50% off

 
This weeks Xbox LIVE Gold Members deal of the week is Fable II Pub Games. Normally 800 points, Gold Members can grab it now for 400 points and save 50%.

Add Fable II Pub Games to your Xbox 360 download queue

Show #336: NPD's, Borderlands and more Tasty conversation

Co-host : e (Xbox LIVE ) (Twitter)  
Special Guest: Stephen Toulouse 
Name The Game
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And much more 

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Links to some of the things mentioned in this episode:

Borderlands
http://www.stepto.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=588
http://www.xbox.com/games/i/infernopoolxbla
http://www.xbox.com/games/r/rainbowislandstaxbla
http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8025841091d
http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80245410857
http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802434d07db
Canon PIXMA MX860

Preview Program Wave One

Wave 1 of the Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program is in the process of being pushed out to those selected. If you were not selected, don’t worry…we’ll be adding more people over the next few days. If you have been selected, you’ll will get the update sometime over the next few hours when you sign in to Xbox LIVE. You can confirm your acceptance in the first wave by signing in to the Connect Site, where you’ll also find more details on the program and links to the private preview forums on Xbox.com. In addition, we’ve also be sending you an an email to your Windows LIVE ID that you registered with Connect.

Watch my twitter for updates for news on the next few waves.

We have no plans for Blu-Ray on Xbox 360

During an interview yesterday, Steve Ballmer was asked about Blu-Ray and the Xbox 360. I wanted to clear something up. Steve was referring to Blu-Ray accessories for the PC. As we have said in the past, we have no plans to introduce a Blu-Ray drive for the Xbox 360. In fact, the future of home entertainment starts very soon when Xbox 360 becomes the first and only console to offer instant-on 1080p streaming HD movies. With a library of thousands of TV shows and movies to choose from, Xbox 360 owners can instantly watch the movies they want, when they want, in the highest form of high definition.

Demo: Dragon Ball: Raging Blast

Content: Dragon Ball: Raging Blast Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Asia and India
Dash Text: Make Your First Impression Their Last! Experience the fast and powerful fighting style of the popular Dragon Ball Z series in this brand new demo for the long-awaited Fighting game! Freely control either Goku, Raditz or Piccolo and battle it out in VS. Mode using high-speed, vertical combat to see who will come out on top. Turn up the intensity with signature moves and Super Attacks! Feel the destructive power of your blows as you smash your opponent to bits in one of the game’s large-scale, 3D battlefields. Download the demo now to experience the most explosive fighting action ever seen for this franchise!

Add Dragon Ball: Raging Blast Demo to your Xbox 360 download queue

GH 5: J. Geils Band, Peter Frampton and Triumph

The following Guitar Hero 5 content is available for download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Content: "Lay It On The Line" by Triumph
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) "Lay It On The Line" by Triumph downloadable single. 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: "Show Me The Way (Live)" by Peter Frampton
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) "Show Me The Way (Live)" by Peter Frampton downloadable single. 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: "Freeze-Frame" by J. Geils Band
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) "Freeze-Frame" by J. Geils Band downloadable single. 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: Classic Rock 2 Track Pack
Price: 440 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: (Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Downloadable Track Pack featuring "Freeze-Frame" by J. Geils Band, "Show Me The Way (Live)" by Peter Frampton, and "Lay It On The Line" by Triumph. 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.