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Medal of Honor beta ending tomorrow on PS3 and PC, August 9 on 360
All good things must come to an end, friends, but — wait a second, is war really a good thing? We guess not. In that case — hey, great news ! The virtual streets of Kabul are about to become a great deal more peaceful, as the Medal of Honor beta is slated to come to an abrupt stop tomorrow on PS3 and PC, and August 9 on Xbox 360. We know you’re sad, but think about all the good you’ve done …

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Battlefield 3 Beta Invite to be Included with Medal of Honor Limited Edition
The limited edition of the upcoming Medal of Honor reboot is picking up another extra. EA announced today that the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC versions will all contain invitations to the beta for Battlefield 3 , which is currently under development by DICE. Battlefield 3 was confirmed last year, but few details regarding the new shooter have been released. The most recent entry to the series is …

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Ramon Nuez: Kinect for XBOX 360 Getting Ready for Launch
Yesterday Microsoft invited us to a private preview of Kinect for XBOX 360 — at the beautiful MPE Penthouse. We have been invited to a…

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Operation Flashpoint: Red River Revealed, Coming in 2011
Codemasters has revealed the next entry in their Operation Flashpoint series in the pages of the latest issue of Official Xbox Magazine (via CVG ). The game will be titled Operation Flashpoint: Red River , and it’s set for release sometime in 2011. Not much is actually revealed about the game yet, although OXM describes it as a “tighter, more focused game” than its predecessor, Operation …

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Street Fighter X Tekken announced
Capcom has announced that Street Fighter X Tekken is in development for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. The title will mark the first time that characters from these two bastions of the fighting genre come together. Utilizing the same technology that powered both Street Fighter IV and Super Street Fighter IV, such Tekken [...]

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Best Buy to Offer Cheaper Xbox 360 Special Edition Bundles Starting August 1st
When it comes to the special edition consoles, they aren’t cheap. Then again, they’re special, and they include more in the box than you’d normally get in just the “stock” box. So, that makes sense. So when they go on any kind of sale, you can see why we’d get pretty excited. Thanks to Best Buy, some of the two hottest special edition consoles out there are going on a nice sale, but you’ll have …

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Microsoft’s ‘Avatar’ Project Builds on ‘Kinect’
While Microsoft’s Kinect for its Xbox 360 game console uses your body movements as input, the opposite may eventually be true: Microsoft debuted a video of a robotic “avatar” that may interact with humans.

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Metalocalypse Game for Xbox 360, PS3 Canceled
The Metalocalypse game that was to be released by Konami has been canceled, according to online reports. Based on the Adult Swim series, Metalocalypse: Dethgame was to be a beat-em-up released digitally on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It was being developed by Kick-Ass and Screwjumper! developer Frozen Codebase .

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Xbox 360 Fancast 174 — The High Price
Kinect is expensive. We know that now, and we talk about it on this week’s episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast. We also talk Limbo , Street Fighter X Tekken and Halo: Reach ‘s Forge World . Also, Alexander complains about picking flowers in Red Dead Redemption . Thanks, to @thriftynerd for the great podcast art! [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [ Zune ] Subscribe to the …

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Medal of Honor beta ending tomorrow on PS3 and PC, August 9 on 360
All good things must come to an end, friends, but — wait a second, is war really a good thing? We guess not. In that case — hey, great news ! The virtual streets of Kabul are about to become a great deal more peaceful, as the Medal of Honor beta is slated to come to an abrupt stop tomorrow on PS3 and PC, and August 9 on Xbox 360. We know you’re sad, but think about all the good you’ve done …

Read more on Joystiq

Joyswag: Xbox 360 Slim, 250GB version
When Microsoft announced it was giving everyone present at its E3 press conference a gratis Xbox 360 Slim, we told you to expect to see our units up for grabs shortly thereafter. Sure, it’s been a little longer than we’d have liked, but we’re finally set to give these things away. We’re starting today with a simple, Twitter-flavored giveaway. It’s easy: Retweet our tweet about the Joystiq iPhone …

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Source: Best Buy offering $300 FF13, Splinter Cell Conviction Xbox bundles next week
On August 2, Amazon is having a pretty sweet deal on the Final Fantasy XIII Xbox 360 bundle, but if online retailers aren’t your thing, Joystiq has just discovered from a reliable source that a new initiative at brick-and-mortar retailer Best Buy will discount both the Final Fantasy XIII and Splinter Cell: Conviction bundles to $299.99 permanently, starting August 1, and lasting until the …

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Amazon’s FFXIII 360 bundle to include UFC 2010 and Bioshock 2 on August 2
Amazon’s upping the ante to try and move more units of its recently discounted Final Fantasy XIII Xbox 360 bundle. According to the retailer’s Twitter account , the $300 package will come with free copies of UFC Undisputed 2010 and BioShock 2 when purchased this coming Monday. Continue reading Amazon’s FFXIII 360 bundle to include UFC 2010 and Bioshock 2 on August 2 Amazon’s FFXIII 360 bundle to …

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Best Buy to Offer Cheaper Xbox 360 Special Edition Bundles Starting August 1st
When it comes to the special edition consoles, they aren’t cheap. Then again, they’re special, and they include more in the box than you’d normally get in just the “stock” box. So, that makes sense. So when they go on any kind of sale, you can see why we’d get pretty excited. Thanks to Best Buy, some of the two hottest special edition consoles out there are going on a nice sale, but you’ll have …

Read more on SlashGear

Microsoft’s ‘Avatar’ Project Builds on ‘Kinect’
While Microsoft’s Kinect for its Xbox 360 game console uses your body movements as input, the opposite may eventually be true: Microsoft debuted a video of a robotic “avatar” that may interact with humans.

Read more on PC Magazine via Yahoo! News

Xbox 360: A Tale from the Red Ring of Death
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death problem is bigger than I thought. Strange, then, that the company didn’t even tell us that the new Slim may have it solved.

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New Xbox 360 4GB’s packaging shows off 250GB HDD upgrade option
It seems like a no-brainer, but at this point Microsoft has yet to confirm a separate 250GB HDD for its new Xbox 360 consoles — and really, if you’re picking up the 4GB model next month , that might come in handy. Newer press shots show a different side of the packaging, however, and if you get a high-res snapshot, you can see that it’s touting the various accessories you can buy to enhance …

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This May Be the Best Xbox 360 Modification to Date—Or a Honest Scam In Plain Sight [Xbox]
# xbox I wonder if this “Modded Xbox 360 with red LED lights ” is actually a fully working Xbox—with modified LEDs permanently displaying the Red Ring of Death —or just a dead Xbox. Either way, this eBay auction is a winner. More »

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Working Red Ring of Death Xbox 360 May Be Best Mod Yet [Xbox]
# xbox I wonder if this “Modded Xbox 360 with red LED lights ” is actually a fully working Xbox—with modified LEDs permanently displaying the Red Ring of Death —or just a scam. Either way, this eBay auction is a winner. More »

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Joyswag: Xbox 360 Slim, 250GB version
When Microsoft announced it was giving everyone present at its E3 press conference a gratis Xbox 360 Slim, we told you to expect to see our units up for grabs shortly thereafter. Sure, it’s been a little longer than we’d have liked, but we’re finally set to give these things away. We’re starting today with a simple, Twitter-flavored giveaway. It’s easy: Retweet our tweet about the Joystiq iPhone …

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News: Microsoft UK defends Kinect price
“You don’t have to buy anything else.” A Microsoft UK rep has defended the £129.99 price tag on the Kinect motion sensor for Xbox 360, pointing out that a single unit delivers the complete multiplayer experience. “The camera tracks six people – with two active gamers – you don’t have to buy anything else,” group marketing manager Brett Siddons told TechRadar. “I’ll let you do the maths, but when …

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′
It’s a winter murderland as Battlefield: Bad Company 2 deploys VIP Map Pack 5 on Xbox 360 and PS3 today. The snow will turn crimson on White Pass in Rush mode, and on Nelson Bay in Conquest. Check out the trailer after the break. Continue reading Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′ Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′ originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 …

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NBA Jam for 360, PS3 Rated by ESRB
Rumors of the new NBA Jam heading to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have been circulating since the game was announced, and now it seems all but officially confirmed. An ESRB rating has popped up (above), clearly marking the game for the two HD systems. And in case you’re curious, it’s rated E for Everyone. This isn’t the first time a ratings board has fanned the flames of these rumors. Just a …

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Tom Clancy’s HAWX 2 Hands-On [Xbox 360]
We re-enlist with the High Altitude Warfare eXperimental squadron in this air combat sequel–now with takeoffs and landings.

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ESRB outs NBA Jam on Xbox 360 and PS3
Though EA continues to dance around a version of NBA Jam for consoles beyond Wii , the United States’ ESRB is the latest ratings agency to announce the game for Xbox 360 and PS3. The German USK listed the cherished basketball game for high-def consoles earlier this month. We’re — once again — following up for official comment from EA. We know the ratings boards can’t be the only ones looking …

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′
It’s a winter murderland as Battlefield: Bad Company 2 deploys VIP Map Pack 5 on Xbox 360 and PS3 today. The snow will turn crimson on White Pass in Rush mode, and on Nelson Bay in Conquest. Check out the trailer after the break. Continue reading Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′ Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′ originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 …

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NBA Jam for 360, PS3 Rated by ESRB
Rumors of the new NBA Jam heading to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have been circulating since the game was announced, and now it seems all but officially confirmed. An ESRB rating has popped up (above), clearly marking the game for the two HD systems. And in case you’re curious, it’s rated E for Everyone. This isn’t the first time a ratings board has fanned the flames of these rumors. Just a …

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Tom Clancy’s HAWX 2 Hands-On [Xbox 360]
We re-enlist with the High Altitude Warfare eXperimental squadron in this air combat sequel–now with takeoffs and landings.

Read more on GameSpot

ESRB outs NBA Jam on Xbox 360 and PS3
Though EA continues to dance around a version of NBA Jam for consoles beyond Wii , the United States’ ESRB is the latest ratings agency to announce the game for Xbox 360 and PS3. The German USK listed the cherished basketball game for high-def consoles earlier this month. We’re — once again — following up for official comment from EA. We know the ratings boards can’t be the only ones looking …

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High-speed high jinks on the cheap
Two high-octane racers available for download on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 help liven up the lean summer months

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Summer of Arcade on Xbox 360
This is the third year Microsoft has chosen a handful of titles to highlight for Xbox Live , releasing a game a week for five weeks. Each is 1,200 Microsoft Points ($15) and the selection is a nice mixed bag. It’s timed pretty well since the next month or two will see very few decent retail titles released for the 360. Things will start to pick up again around September (“Halo: Reach” comes out …

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360 – U: Xbox 360 S – Halo: Reach Bundle Angekündigt
Xbox 360 – UPDATE – Mittlerweile wurde bekannt gegeben, dass das Xbox 360 S – Halo: Reach Bundle auch in Europa erscheinen wird. Die unverbindliche Preisempfehlung beträgt 329,99 und das Ganze erscheint wie in Nordamerika am 14. …

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Microsoft Bundles Halo Reach With Xbox 360
The bundle includes a chrome color Xbox 360 console with a 250 GB hard drive, two wireless controllers, and the standard edition for the video game.

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Xbox 360′s ‘Red Dead Redemption’ top Rogers Plus game rental for week ending July 25
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Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach Bundle unveiled
If the new Xbox 360 redesign tickles your fancy but the gloss black casing leaves you afraid of fingerprints, you probably need Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach Bundle . Arriving on September 14th – alongside, unsurprisingly, the game itself – the bundle includes a special silver paint-job, two matching wireless controllers and a wired headset. There’s also a Standard Edition …

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NBA Jam to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?
As of this moment, EA Sports hasn’t announced NBA Jam coming to the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, but the screen grab above from the Entertainment Software Rating Board indicates it might not be far off. EA Sports had yet to return an e-mail seeking comment as of this post. If they give us any further information, this post will be updated. (H/T to Joystiq )

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Madden 11 demo for PS3, Xbox 360 now live
Just a quick heads-up that the demo for Madden NFL 11 is now TOTALLY LIVE on both Xbox Live Arcade and the PS3′s PlayStation Network. Yay! Not sure if ol’ Barack makes an appearance in this, but I do know it’s a biggie – around 1GB – so be prepared for a wait. Instead of [...]

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NBA Jam for 360, PS3 Rated by ESRB
Rumors of the new NBA Jam heading to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have been circulating since the game was announced, and now it seems all but officially confirmed. An ESRB rating has popped up (above), clearly marking the game for the two HD systems. And in case you’re curious, it’s rated E for Everyone. This isn’t the first time a ratings board has fanned the flames of these rumors. Just a …

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ESRB outs NBA Jam on Xbox 360 and PS3
Though EA continues to dance around a version of NBA Jam for consoles beyond Wii , the United States’ ESRB is the latest ratings agency to announce the game for Xbox 360 and PS3. The German USK listed the cherished basketball game for high-def consoles earlier this month. We’re — once again — following up for official comment from EA. We know the ratings boards can’t be the only ones looking …

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Xbox 360 with ‘Halo: Reach’ bundle now available
Microsoft reveals package deal pairing the highly anticipated video game with one of its redesigned Xbox 360 consoles.

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Patterson Irrigator – xbox 360 repair get rid of the red lights for good with easy repair method that works
Xbox 360 Repair – Get Rid Of The Red Lights For Good With Easy Repair Method That Works!

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Xbox 360 Fancast 174 — The High Price
Kinect is expensive. We know that now, and we talk about it on this week’s episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast. We also talk Limbo , Street Fighter X Tekken and Halo: Reach ‘s Forge World . Also, Alexander complains about picking flowers in Red Dead Redemption . Thanks, to @thriftynerd for the great podcast art! [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [ Zune ] Subscribe to the …

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360 – U: Xbox 360 S – Halo: Reach Bundle Angekündigt
Xbox 360 – UPDATE – Mittlerweile wurde bekannt gegeben, dass das Xbox 360 S – Halo: Reach Bundle auch in Europa erscheinen wird. Die unverbindliche Preisempfehlung beträgt 329,99 und das Ganze erscheint wie in Nordamerika am 14. …

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Microsoft Bundles Halo Reach With Xbox 360
The bundle includes a chrome color Xbox 360 console with a 250 GB hard drive, two wireless controllers, and the standard edition for the video game.

Read more on InformationWeek

Xbox 360′s ‘Red Dead Redemption’ top Rogers Plus game rental for week ending July 25
This article has not yet been rated. We want you to tell us what you think of our articles. If the story moves you, compels you to act or tells you something you didn’t know, mark it high. If you thought it was well written, do the same. If it doesn’t meet your standards, mark it accordingly.

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Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB Hard Drive Module for $66 + free shipping
Shop4tech.com offers the Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB Hard Drive Module in Gray for $79.99. Coupon code “VIP18″ cuts it to $65.56 ($0.26/GB). With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $54. Plus you get a free breathalyzer key…

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine breaching PC
Relic Entertainment’s third-person action RPG coming to PC in addition to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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Shadow Play: Limbo Review
Limbo Publisher: Microsoft Developer: PlayDead Systems it’s available on: Xbox 360 ESRB rating: T for Teen System reviewed on: Xbox 360 The problem with games that try to wow you with gee-whiz mechanics or overblown presentation nowadays is that they can come across as nervous, insecure efforts even when they work. Where a bigger, burlier features [...]

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New Xbox 360 4GB Console available for pre-order
Microsoft announced a new Xbox 360 console that replaces the Xbox 360 Arcade. The new Xbox 360 4GB features the same revamped design of the new 250GB Xbox 360. The new Xbox 360 4G console features built-in Wi-Fi and is ready for Kinect. If you are not m…

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New Xbox 360 4GB available soon for $199
Microsoft makes it official, announcing new Xbox 360 4G will be available as soon as Aug. 3 for a price of $199. But that’s just the beginning of the news for those who desire improved gaming without Wii-like wands and watching movies, TV shows and ESPN sports events from one device.

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