The XBOX 500 Series Rumor

There has been a rumor going around about a successor to the XBOX 360. How long has this rumor been going around? Well, as soon as the XBOX 360 was released and reports of the 720 surfaced, gamers began rumors of a 500 series XBOX to be released in the fall of 2008. The new game console that was to be released from Microsoft was supposed to take advantage of newer technologies and offer a solution to current 360 problems. This new game console was purported to offer some huge upgrades, including a Blu-Ray drive and built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. It would also take care of current problems like the “Red ring of death”, which is supposedly caused by the 360’s lack of sufficient cooling.

Now the big question being asked by overly enthusiastic gamers is whether Microsoft will actually release a new revamped version of its flagship game console. As far as we know, the answer is “NO”. Microsoft denied a new “500” series game console, however I have heard rumors of a sleeker designed XBOX with a new GPU, which runs cooler than the current one.

So, for all you overly hyped up gamers crossing your fingers and saving your money for an XBOX 520 or 540, you can un-cross them and buy an extra set of cooling fans for your current console.

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May 21, 2008 | Filed Under Gaming | Leave a Comment 

A Video Game That Helps You Get In Shape

As summer approaches people will be thinking about going to the beach and other summer activities and of course, getting into shape. People come up with all sorts of ways to try and get into shape. Everybody wants to lose that ugly fat around their midsection. Whether you’re into Tae Bo, crunches, running 3 miles or discoing your way to fitness, there’s an exercise and diet routine to fit everyone’s appetite. Whatever method you decide to use for that elusive six pack, one thing’s for certain most people are more comfortable working out in the comfort of their own home. If you’re like me and prefer to work out in the privacy of your home you will appreciate the new Wii Fit Bundle scheduled for a May 19th release date of this year.

The Wii Fit Bundle will retail for $89.99, and come with plenty of exercises utilizing variations of yoga, strength training, and aerobics. The strength training includes push-ups, leg extensions, arm lifts, leg lifts, squats and lunges to name a few. The aerobics portion includes the stair steps, running, and rhythm boxing. The Yoga portion includes deep breathing exercises, half moons, poses,and a slew of other yoga routines.

The Wii Fit takes getting in shape to a whole new level and is a lot more fun than the standard workout DVD we’re all used to. The on-screen trainer critiques your every move and makes sure you do the exercises correctly. The computer trainer monitors your form and even encourages you to keep working out. All of your moves are transmitted through the included wireless balance board, which sends information to the main unit and measures your body weight and BMI (Body Mass Index).

If you still consider yourself a lazy couch potato and spend most of the time playing video games, you no longer have an excuse for not exercising. So, get off those couches, grab your joysticks and lets work out!

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April 18, 2008 | Filed Under Gaming | Leave a Comment 

Console Wars – And The Winner Is…

ps3, wii, xbox 360The Nintendo Wii once again takes top spot in the battle of the consoles as its console sales hit a massive 432,000 units sold just last month! Now that’s what I call popular! The second spot goes to the Sony Playstation 2 console, which is still very popular amongst gamers. Playstation 2 is also a hell of a lot cheaper than its expensive counterpart the Playstation 3. Speaking of the Playstation 3 – well, Sony is finally starting to move some units as sales for this console came in at an impressive 280,000 units sold last month. After lagging behind for months, the Playstation 3 is back on people’s radar screens. If you ask me, I believe it has something to do with the Blu-ray winning the HD standard war. With Blu-ray as the new standard, it is definitely going to be a major boost in sales for the Playstation 3. In a respectable last place for console sales is the Xbox 360 with just 254,600 units sold last month.

Keep in mind that the above figures represent a month’s worth of sales and could change next month or the month after that. It’s interesting to see how the console wars pans out. Keep your eye out for next month’s sales figures.

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March 29, 2008 | Filed Under Gaming | 3 Comments 

Call Of Duty 4

Call Of Duty 4

Call of Duty for the XBOX 360 is by far not only the best war game I’ve played, but also one of the best online war games. I was a Rainbow 6 and Ghost Recon fanatic. However, since the arrival of ‘Duty 4’, I can’t even pick up those games anymore.

The graphics are astounding; very realistic. Since childhood, I’ve always wondered how the graphics would be more enhanced with every new platform that came out. Fast forward to the present and the answer is here. Which brings us into the playability.

The game play is astounding; from the death scenes to the bullet time, coupled with the online play. Whilst zeroing on another player’s head with your sniper rifle from across the board, being ever so steady,the helmet shot gives you a sense of sick satisfaction. From the way the body drops from the well placed shot, to the blood spewing on the wall behind him. Another thing that the game developers finally got right was the bullet action. Other shooters were fun in the past, but I was very annoyed when an M-16 Nato 7.62 round could not penetrate the car glass or thin wooden door the enemy was hiding behind. Call Of Duty 4 takes care of that. Heavier rounds penetrate more. In time, this too will probably be corrected even more.

All in all it’s an addicting game. The only turn off is with the online feature, in communicating with other players (not a game flaw). Every now and then you get some pimple faced teenager or over sheltered idealist stating all sorts of foolery having nothing to do with the game. From preaching Hitler styled rhetoric to just plain screaming or rapping over everyone else. But, when it gets to that point, you can just shut the mic off.

Happy Gaming! by Contributing Editor: Lonnie Curwen

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March 6, 2008 | Filed Under Gaming | 1 Comment 

Turok game cheats for Xbox 360


Turok is a game that is believed to be in the waiting list for long. Fans have been so eager to get it on their consoles. It’s a great story
that really draws the players making them hope to see what will happen next. The graphics are just awesome and gameplay is spectacular. The best features are the dinosaurs. The game also opens up to beautiful sceneries around. Action packed with lots of objectives, great guns and fast paced. Turok is a great game that will provide players with hours of excitement.

Ok, here’s the list of cheats for the latest released game Turok for Xbox 360.

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February 5, 2008 | Filed Under Gaming, Tips n Tricks | 42 Comments 

10 games to pick in 2008

2007 was a rocking year for the gaming industry with some of the greatest game releases hitting the market. After the departure of 2007, gamers have been wondering if the New Year would follow the footsteps of 2007. I personally look 2008 to be even bigger than 2007 in video gaming. Sure there are plenty of games to hit the market this year, but let’s see what the New Year has in store for us.

Resident Evil 5: (Xbox 360)

This game transforms the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail and realism. Resident Evil 5 introduces the theme of escape as its core survival nature. In this game your life will be in danger and you need to strive very hard in order to complete the mission. Evil beings will charge at you as you go ahead and your pulse keeps racing at your heart devastating pace. The graphics are pretty amazing and this game for sure will take away fans to a whole new level.

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January 15, 2008 | Filed Under Gaming | 22 Comments 

Latest games released

Here are some of the latest games released in the month of December. I have listed out below.

Sims Carnival Bumper Blast (Platform-PC)
The Sims Carnival Bumper Blast is a game which will blast you away for hours! In this arcade-style game, before the shots run out you got to clear out all The Sims-styled bumpers. The player is challenged to master skill shots and get high scores! This game comes with over 140 action-packed levels; The Sims Carnival Bumper Blast is the fun casual game that will keep you going.
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December 31, 2007 | Filed Under Featured, Gaming, Tech News | 3 Comments 

10 ways to operate your Xbox 360 better

Here are 10 ways i have listed below which can help you to operate your Xbox 360 better.

Tip #1:Don’t leave your device on for more than 6 hours. The reason is, it can result in a ‘burnt’ image on your TV set. So always, make sure you avoid using more than 6 hours. Use the Xbox dashboard to shut off.Xbox

Tip #2: The music in a game can make the volume of sound effects low. Use the Xbox media player to lower the sound of the music player.

Tip #3: What to do if people are bothering you online while playing a game with couple of friends? Best thing is set your online status to ‘Busy’, ‘Away’ or even ‘Appear Offline’. This can mask your status so your contacts won’t bother you. Follow these steps. Click Guide button and then ‘Personal Options’, then change your status.

Tip #4: Keep charging the batteries if you are using a wireless controller. This can help in playing for long. If you don’t want worrying to keep good batteries in your controller, then go and get a Play and Purchase kit.

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December 21, 2007 | Filed Under Gaming, Tips n Tricks | Leave a Comment 

Gamers!Mass Effect Game cheat codes for Xbox 360

Xbox gamers its time for some hot action. Presenting to you the Mass Effect game cheats.

Complete the game on normal mode to unlock the codes.

 

Unlock New Skills

Now if you beat the game and choose to replay the game with the same character, your character type will be able to learn some skills which otherwise he or she would be unable to learn. Let’s take for instance, on a second play-through; Adepts can learn to use Shotguns, First Aid, and other skills they were otherwise unable to use the first time through.

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December 17, 2007 | Filed Under Gaming | 3 Comments 

Boy gets triggered by a computer game

 

A campaign by the mother of a ten-year-old boy who suffered an epileptic fit triggered by a computer game has finally persuaded a leading manufacturer to change how it vets its products.

The boy’s mother rushed to his room when she heard him screaming. As she entered the room, she found him twitching uncontrollably. Tests reveal that it was caused by flashing lights on his Nintendo game console.

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December 6, 2007 | Filed Under Gaming, Tech News | Leave a Comment 

2K games releases downloadable content for Bioshack

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Take-Two Interactive’s publishing label, 2K games, announced that its top-rated title available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows® called Bioshack has come out with new downloadable content for players on both platforms. The content comes with Plasmids, interface upgrades and others which can be downloaded freely from Xbox LIVE® Marketplace, through an Xbox 360 Title Update.

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December 4, 2007 | Filed Under Gaming, Tech News | Leave a Comment 

PS3 outsells Wii in Japan for the first time

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Sony Playstation 3 overtook the Wii from Nintendo for the first time in Japan, thereby taking a vision that Sony will dominate in the global video market.

Playstation 3 which was launched a year ago sold about 183,217 PS3 consoles in Japan in November, thereby beating Wii sales which sold around 159,193 consoles according to a game magazine. The game industry was dominated by Sony for about a decade with previous editions of Playstations but had to lose its prestige to the Wii with its new technology of motion sensor in the control unit.

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December 2, 2007 | Filed Under Gaming, Tech News | Leave a Comment 

Nintendo joins hands with NTT to put forward Wii web access

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Video game Company Nintendo and telecoms operator NTT said they would cooperate in Japan in putting forward web access of Nintendo’s Wii game console.

Wii’s internet connection looks important for Nintendo as the company in the coming march has planned to launch a service known as WiiWare, which allows Wii users to purchase game software titles through internet.

On Thursday call centres will be started jointly by Nintendo and NTT’s two units NTT East and NTT west in order to provide consultation and support for Wii’s internet connection. They will offer a cut-rate start up package, which will provide equipment for Web access. A growing user base represents a drawing pool of customers for the Wii.

Since its launch last year, Wii which features motion sensing controller sold around 13 million units by the end of September. The executive vice president of NTT East Senior said at a news conference that he hoped the fibre optic service would become popular as the Wii. “I think we won a powerful ally to hit our target to boost fiber-optic subscribers to 20 million by the end of March 2011”, he said.

 

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November 28, 2007 | Filed Under Gaming | Leave a Comment 

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