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- Demo: Guitar Hero Aerosmith
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:00:53 GMT
Content: Guitar Hero Aerosmith Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Start to unleash your inner rock star, the Aerosmith way. This demo includes “Sweet Emotion” and “Dream On” by Aerosmith, as well as “Walk this Way” by Run DMC featuring Aerosmith, “I Hate Myself For Loving You” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and more. Get a taste of Guitar Hero®: Aerosmith - There’s never been a band like them; there has never been a game like this. - Show #291: Post PAX '08
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:06:02 GMTThis week’s show:
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Penny Arcade Expo 2008
Xbox 360 Price Drop
Extended Download Days
Name the Game
Much more…
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:29 GMTFor a limited time only (well, until the end of October) the Marketplace is running an ?Extended Play Download Days? promotion which is offering some pretty good savings on some of the more popular DLC.
Here is a list of all the content, the new pricing and the savings:Title Content Original Price Promo Price Savings Mass Effect Bring Down The Sky 400 300 100 (25%) Lost Odyssey Triple Bonus Pack 200 120 80 (40%) Forza Motorsport 2 Motegi Track Pack 400 240 160 (40%) Forza Motorsport 2 The September Car Pack 400 240 160 (40%) Forza Motorsport 2 December Car Pack 400 240 160 (40%) Forza Motorsport 2 FINAL March Car Pack 400 240 160 (40%) Oblivion The Elder Scrolls IV- Oblivion Shivering Isles 2400 1600 800 (33%) Guitar Hero 3 Def Leppard Track Pack 500 360 140 (28%) Guitar Hero 3 Foo Fighters Track Pack 500 360 140 (28%) Guitar Hero 3 Classic Rock Track Pack 500 360 140 (28%) Beautiful Katamari Accessory Set A 200 120 80 (40%) Beautiful Katamari Accessory Set B 200 120 80 (40%) Beautiful Katamari Accessory Set C 200 120 80 (40%) Beautiful Katamari Accessory Set D 200 120 80 (40%) Beautiful Katamari Special Accessory 250 120 130 (60%) Beautiful Katamari Just-size Stage 300 210 90 (30%) Beautiful Katamari Big-10 Stage 200 140 30 (60%) Beautiful Katamari Big-11 Stage 200 140 30 (60%)
These prices are effective immediately. - Demo: NBA Live 09
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:37:36 GMT
Content: NBA Live 09 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Get your first chance to check out NBA Live 09 as you recreate the matchup from the 2008 NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. Play with their current rosters or step back in time to play two different games based on the players performance in two of their classic matchups with the all new NBA Rewind. - Demo: PURE
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:00:12 GMT
Content: PURE Single-Player Downloadable Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Japan and Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) MILD VIOLENCE] PURE is an action sports trick racing game that features vertigo-inducing massive aerial jumps and spectacular airborne tricks in photo-realistic real-world locations all over the globe. - Xbox 360 Price cut (now US $199)
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:50:06 GMTIt's official: We've got an Xbox 360 price cut coming to the US. Our friends in Japan announced their price cut earlier this week, but now it's time to roll one out here. As of September 5th, the new prices will be as follows:
Xbox 360 Arcade $199
Xbox 360 $299
Xbox 360 Elite $399
Business Week has just posted an article outlining their thoughts on this latest round of pricing.
Edit: Fixed up my bad wordz and added link to press release - Demo: NHL 09
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:00:59 GMT
Content: NHL 09 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+) MILD VIOLENCE] Building on last year’s Winner of Seven Sports Video Game of the Year Awards momentum. Try out the all-new Be A Pro mode and step onto the ice and play an entire career as you level-up and progress from the AHL to the NHL. Learn about the first true console sports MMO game that allows you to assemble a team and play as yourselves in 6-on-6 online team play in the new EA SPORTS Hockey League. If you love sports video games, you have to try this demo.
- Arcade: Shred Nebula
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:00:29 GMTBe sure to check this game out as it was made by two first time game developers and a couple of former Street Fighter designers:
Content: Shred Nebula
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (EVERYONE) MILD FANTASY VIOLENCE] Local Multiplayer 2, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 0-8, HD (High Definition). Ready for more? Upgrade to the full version of Shred Nebula and unlock all three game modes, 40 total levels, achievements, leaderboards, and one immersive storyline to carry it all along. Like multiplayer? Team up with friends in co-op mode, or pilot one of eight unique ships – each with its own weapons, specials, and strengths – for the deep-space dogfight of your life! It’s just another day on the edge of the Shred. 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.
