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Black Ops Multiplayer Reveal

I Ash I UK — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:01 GMT

So the full Multiplayer reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops was earlier this morning and although no one was able to make a live feed of the action Youtube has been flooded with Videos from the event.

This thread is just so everyone can post any information, videos or pictures that they find interesting to do with CoD: Black Ops.

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Here some of the videos that have been released so far.

Also, it has been confirmed that there will be a beta exclusively for Xbox 360. Not sure how you get your hands on the beta codes at the moment though.

Black Ops MP beta 360 exclusive?

Ross — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:44:41 GMT

An alleged Google ad has sparked rumours that the multiplayer beta for Treyarch's upcoming FPS, Call of Duty: Black Ops, will be exclusive to Xbox 360.

The ad reportedly links to a beta website where users can sign up for the 'Xbox 360 exclusive multiplayer beta'. It also specifies September 1 - which timekeepers will note is today - as the start date.

Coincidentally, Treyarch has been gearing up for a multiplayer reveal later today. Community manager Josh Olin confirmed Treyarch would be announcing something later today through Twitter yesterday.

"So we're rehearsing for tomorrow's #CODBlackOps MP reveal... "

Treyarch's community manager also responded to the Google ad, saying it was not "official". However, he didn't deny the existence of the beta - or the exclusivity.

"Bing / Google / ads for a #CODBlackOps BETA are not official ads. As always, if I don't say it, it's not official!" tweeted Olin.

The quick fingers at Leakerz supposedly snapped a few pictures of the beta's website, which states the beta will be revealed at 7pm Pacific time (that's 2am UK time).

During E3, Treyarch said it would be working with Microsoft on some Black Ops exclusives for Xbox 360 players - could the multiplayer beta be one of those?

Treyarch recently confirmed it would release tools and support the mod community post release.

Source: News: Black Ops MP beta 360 exclusive? - ComputerAndVideoGames.com

New Xbox 360 Wireless controller featuring a transforming D-Pad

Ross — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:51:34 GMT

We�ve just made the Xbox 360 Wireless controller even better with a brand new version that includes a transforming D-pad. The engineers have come up with an ingenious solution with a d-pad that can go from a plus to a disc with the twist of the wrist.

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In addition to the new d-pad, the matte silver controller also features concave analog sticks and gray A,B,X,Y buttons for added style.

The controller will only be available with the new Play & Charge Kit that will launch on November 9th for US $64.99.

More photos on my flickr

Source: Major Nelson

Maybe it is just me, but what real use would the new D-Pad have? I've never had an issue with the normal D-Pad!

Xbox Live Price Increases Announced

Ross — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:54:49 GMT

Today Major Nelson (MajorNelson.com) has announced that there will be a price increase on some Xbox Live Subscriptions:-

Current
1M Gold: $7.99
3M Gold: $19.99
12M Gold: $49.99
Starting Nov 1, 2010
1M Gold: $9.99
3M Gold: $24.99
12M Gold: $59.99

Current
1M Gold: 4.99 GBP
Starting Nov 1, 2010
1M Gold: 5.99 GBP

Canada

Current
1M Gold: $8.99 CAD
Starting Nov 1, 2010
1M Gold: $9.99 CAD

Mexico

Current
12M Gold: 499 Pesos
Starting Nov 1, 2010
12M Gold: 599 Pesos

Luckily in the UK we will only be seeing price increases on the monthly subscription and not on the 3 monthly or yearly subscriptions. This is another reason to buy a 12 month subscription (seeing that you can get 12 months for around �27)!

Xbox Live Getting Improved Audio Quality

Ross — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:50:41 GMT

The quality of sound that comes through Xbox 360 headsets will be significantly improved when Microsoft updates the Xbox 360 this autumn.

The refresh, designed to coincide with the launch of Kinect, will upgrade the codec and audio infrastructure that underpins the quality of voice communication from Xbox 360 to Xbox 360, and should make for clear chat between gamers when they play online, Xbox Live Studios boss Jerry Johnson said at the Edinburgh Interactive Festival this afternoon.

"The codec we used when we first launched was a low bit rate codec and we stuck with that," Johnson explained.

"We launched and we said we required broadband. We required a 64k connection, which not many people think of as broadband any longer. But that was the minimum requirement to run the service at the time.

"It's time for us to move on. Especially if we want to think about broadening - a crackly headset on the top of your head � not what people think of when they talk about popular entertainment."

Microsoft introduced voice communication to the original Xbox with the November 2002 launch of Xbox Live.

The quality of sound has long been the focus of complaints from gamers, particularly those who favour team based multiplayer titles.

Some even prefer to use voice over internet protocol Skype to ensure every word is heard.

Source: Xbox headset sound to improve Xbox 360 News - Page 1 | Eurogamer.net

Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Coming Before Kinect

Ross — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:09:29 GMT

Microsoft has confirmed the new dashboard update for Xbox 360 will be available before the launch of Kinect in November.

Xbox Live's Ijaz Akram revealed the news to GamerZines while talking about the future of Xbox Live and how the �right level of engagement� between the community is needed to take the platform forward.

He explained, "You'll see that when we launch on November 10th with Kinect and soon before that we'll have a new dashboard update with all the great new features that come as part of Kinect and make Live a really good experience."

Akram couldn't give a release date though saying Microsoft hasn't decided a date yet. The new update will come with a new dashboard specifically designed for the motion controller including the ability to play movies using your hands gestures and voice.

Source: Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Coming Before Kinect | IncGamers

(HALO 3) DeLiVeRaNcE H3M1 Trailer

DeLiVeRaNcE — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:05:14 GMT

hey guys hers the trailer to my up and coming halo 3 montage called invasion hope u enjoy and the main tage will be out early september :)

YouTube - Deliverance :: INVASION :: A Halo 3 Montage Trailer

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game and Shank coming to XBLA this Wednesday

Ross — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:57:14 GMT

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game� is the rock 'n' roll action love story for the eight-bit generation. Staying true to the graphic novels and upcoming movie, the game follows Scott Pilgrim's quest to date Ramona Flowers by defeating her seven evil exes.
The game is an arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by many classic retro games of the '80s and '90s. It features a four-player co-op mode where you can fight alongside Stephen Stills, Kim Pine, and Ramona to kick, punch, and beat your way through hordes of hipsters, emos, paparazzi, aliens, flying piggy banks (yes, flying piggy banks!), and much more. The eight-bit retro-gaming animations were created by the world-famous Pixel Artist Paul Robertson and the game features a soundtrack by chip-tune rockers Anamanaguchi.

Play with your favorite characters: Fight as Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Stephen Stills, Kim Pine or as one surprise character, each with their own signature moves and attacks. Team up with your friends on the same console and combine your skills in over-the-top super co-op attacks for more devastation. Not only can you help your friends by reviving their characters or sharing health and coins, but also compete with them in subspace mini-games to earn more experience, coins, and lives. Experience alternate game endings depending on the character you choose.
Adventures in awesome eight-bit: Enjoy old-school graphic design with next-gen HD technology. The eight-bit retro-gaming animations are from the world-famous Pixel Artist Paul Robertson. More than 30 original music tracks by chiptune heroes Anamanaguchi rock the game and can be unlocked and collected for later enjoyment. The game features exclusive retro cut scenes and art by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Scott Pilgrim creator.
Fight for love: Defeat Ramona's seven ex-boyfriends and their weird hordes of hipsters, emos, paparazzi, aliens, flying piggy banks (yes, flying piggy banks!), and many others. Progress by earning trophies that will allow your character to level up and learn numerous deadly fighting moves. Earn coins during your journey and exchange them in shops for food or snacks that increase your strength, speed, defense and will power.

Xbox.com | Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game? - Game Detail Page

Shank (I misread it as "Skank")

Betrayed by the only family he ever knew and left for dead it's up to Shank to seek revenge for the death of his beloved at the hands of the underworld's deadliest assassins. Utilizing his knowledge of gang warfare and weaponry Shank must battle his way through the criminal underground in order to seek revenge against the people for bringing his world crashing down around him.

Violent graphic novel art style: Step into a graphic novel with the most fluid and violent 2-D animation ever seen in a video game.
Weapon-based combo system: String together endless combos of mayhem and destruction on the fly and pummel your opponents to the ground using an exhaustive arsenal of weapons.
Gritty pulp cinematic experience: Using professionally animated cut scenes interspersed with gritty pulp-style story points, Shank tells a tale of guilt, redemption and revenge in a way never before seen on Xbox LIVE Arcade.

Xbox.com | Shank - Game Detail Page

Halo: Reach reportedly leaked via Xbox Live

Ross — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:37:40 GMT

According to reports, the latest game in the Halo series, which isn't due for release until next month, has already been downloaded early--and from all places, Microsoft's own Xbox Live Marketplace.

Joystiq reports that members of the game-modifying enthusiast site Game-Tuts.com were able to circumvent Microsoft's download key system to download fully licensed copies of the game to their Xbox 360 hard drive. Microsoft had made the full game available to reviewers as a download earlier in the week, though had put in a security measure that would only allow it to be accessed with an authorized redemption code.
According to a post on Game-Tut's forums, which has since been taken down (though is still archived on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 modding enthusiast site Se7ensins.com), the group that obtained the copy has no plans to leak or distribute it elsewhere. The Game-Tuts staff member who penned the post also insisted that the code they acquired is signed by Microsoft and will therefore play on unmodified Xbox 360 hardware.

Of course, this is not the first Halo title to make its way into the hands of gamers ahead of its public release. Nor is it the earliest such leak.
Halo 2 was famously leaked a full month ahead of its release by a European manufacturing plant back in 2004. Unlike this version of Reach, the game code was taken from a retail copy of the disc, then distributed through pirating channels. It also required that users have a modified version of the original Xbox to run the game code off a burned disc or hard drive install.

2007's release of Halo 3 followed suit, with a nearly complete version of the game leaking out to the Web two months ahead of the game's official release. Like the leak of the previous Halo title, this required users to run a modified version of the Xbox 360's system software, though this time around Microsoft was able to bite back, and banned those consoles from accessing its Xbox Live service for 7,992 years.

The most recent leak prior to Reach, was developer Bungie's last Halo game titled ODST, which some lucky French gamers got a full month ahead of its release. Though this time around it was not through manufacturing plants or unofficial leaks. Instead it was a handful of French retailers who broke the street date and sold the game early.

Source: Halo: Reach reportedly leaked via Xbox Live | Web Crawler - CNET News

Recruiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!1

Sickiid — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:49:46 GMT

The Fallen Angels Are Regcruiting and we Are having a trial match tomorrow add me if you are interested saying that you are interested in the trial match and i will send you the info for the trials.
INFO ABOUT US; We are an under 18 Uk based clan that Play Xbox 360. We play for fun but competitive clan that like to do clan matches And we are all active daily Players.I am looking for mainly MW2 players that also have a mic., you dont have to be the best you just have to be average like you somtimes get postive and sometimes you get negative Matches......... And We will be doing lots of clan matches
We are looking for loyal, dedicated, respectful, skilled, serious, hardworking members. We are only interested in members who are looking for a permanent clan, we have no interest in clan hoppers. We are looking for people who are team players, able to follow orders and strategies, and communicate during all matches. We are a tactical clan with a strong focus on team work and communication. Most importantly, we all like to have fun!

Black Ops multiplayer trailer

peachy994 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:20:56 GMT

I presume all of you guys have now seen the new call of duty black ops multiplayer trailer and just wondering what are your thoughts and feelings are on it? I'm slightly hesitant about the RC bombcars but other than that it looks good.

Lara Croft Xbox 360 launching without online co-op

Ross — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:36:11 GMT

Multiplayer feature to be patched into Crystal Dynamics adventure game on September 28, the same day full game arrives on PlayStation 3 and PC.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light was supposed to be the first outing to feature online multiplayer action for the solo adventuress. And it still will be, just not right away.

Developer Crystal Dynamics today announced that when Microsoft caps off the Xbox Live Summer of Arcade next week with the launch of Lara Croft, the game will not include the promised two-player online cooperative mode or leaderboard support or voice chat functionality. Instead, those features will be included in a free update to the game to be made available on September 28. That's also the date Lara Croft will launch on the PlayStation 3 and the Steam digital distribution PC gaming platform.

Crystal Dynamics global brand director Karl Stewart told GameSpot the online portion of the game needed more development time before it could live up to the developer's promises but stressed that the single-player and offline cooperative modes would be delivered complete at launch.

"Everybody's disappointed, but we're also excited. We're making a stand to say we're not going to have somebody download the game on August 18, play it, and feel like we came in a little under par on the online portion. It was a tough decision, but I think we made the right decision."

After the game launches, Crystal Dynamics has three months of downloadable content offerings planned out. From October through December, the developer will launch a series of five add-ons for the game. The first three will be expansions featuring new "puzzle, exploration, and combat experiences," while the last two will include new playable characters for the game.

The studio did not say who the characters would be, but Stewart said they would be well-known characters pulled from a range of Eidos titles. In addition to Crystal Dynamics' own Legacy of Kain series, Eidos boasts a number of recognizable brands, including Hitman, Deus Ex, and Thief.

Source: Lara Croft Xbox 360 launching without online co-op - News at GameSpot