August 2006 - Posts

• Saints Row Drops Today!

  Are you a punk or a playa? Get your gangsta on as the highly anticipated game from THQ releases today!  Initially set as a launch title, apparently the game was given some extra love and has been generating quite a buzz...  This Grand Theft Auto killer ventures into new territory with online Xbox LIVE multiplayer modes. Game details: Welcome to Stilwater, an open-world city with attitude, a city controlled by rival gangs, a city you are about to take over in Saints Row. As a low-level thug in the Third Street Saints, do what it takes to get the money and build the respect and power you need to muscle your way to the top.  Be careful. Your actions have consequences and around every corner lurks a new threat. Use thousands of customization options: Customize your own unique look, your clothes, and any car you choose, with the extensive car modification system. Explore an open-world city: Go anywhere and do any of the activities you like in different parts of the city at any time. Listen while you cruise: Twelve radio stations play over 130 tracks that range from the hottest hip-hop and rock stations to classical music or humor-laced talk shows. Pay attention and even hear gameplay clues on the air.  Engage in mayhem online: For the first time ever, challenge other players online in games such as "Big Ass Chains," "Blinged-Out Ride," or "Protect tha Pimp." Form gangs, recruit gang members, and compete for cash and respect in a variety of modes including co-op. Posted Tuesday, August 29, 2006 7:39 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 News | 0 Comments Filed under: Microsoft News

• New Releases for the Week!

  Check out the latest list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of 8/28/2006 on Xbox 360, Xbox, Sony PS2, PSP, GameCube, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo Game Boy, and PC (USA)! 8/29  Saints Row 8/29  Bomberman Act:  Zero   8/29  Enchanted Arms   8/30  Pro Stroke Golf   8/29  Dance Factory   8/29  Disgaea 2   8/29  One Piece Grand Adventures   8/29  World Championship Poker   8/30  Pro Stroke Golf   8/29  Def Jam Fight for NY   8/29  Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins   8/29  The Godfather   8/29  50 Cent:  Bulletproof   8/29  Super Monkey Ball Adventures   8/29  World Championship Poker   8/29  One Piece Grand Adventure   8/28  Star Fox Command   8/29  Uno/Skip Bo   8/29  Harlem Globetrotters   8/29  Shrek 2/ Madagascar Pack   8/31  Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots   8/28  The Sims 2:  Glamor Life Pack   8/28  Ankh   8/29  Jaws Unleashed   8/29  Bad Day L.A.   9/1   Luxor Mahjong   Posted Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:56 PM from Cheap Xbox 360 New Games | 0 Comments Filed under: New Releases

• Friday Xbox Trivia Question!

  Happy Friday! Question: What is the history of the bag pictured above? Feel free to post comments...  Posted Friday, August 25, 2006 9:03 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 News | 0 Comments Filed under: Microsoft News

• FREE AT LAST! Xbox 360 Texas Hold Em Releases!

  Grab Texas Hold 'Em Poker via Xbox LIVE Arcade when you get a chance...   Don’t Delay! Download ‘Texas Hold ‘em’ Poker in the next 48 hours and it’s yours for free Being patient might help you win a hand at poker, but it certainly won’t help you get ‘Texas Hold ‘em’ for free. All Xbox 360 gamers who log on to Xbox Live Marketplace between 1am Pacific Wednesday, August 23 through 1am Pacific Friday, August 25 can download ‘Texas Hold ‘em’ for free. GAME FOCUS: ‘Texas Hold ‘em’ for Xbox Live Arcade simulates the real poker atmosphere and gameplay only found in competitive poker rooms around the world. Persistent Bankroll and lifelike graphics make this game a must-have for any poker fan. Play against the dealer or play online with or against your friends and turn every night into poker night. GAME FEATURES: ‘With high-definition graphics, Xbox Live Achievements and Leaderboards, the Xbox Live Arcade version of this all-time classic game provides hours of fun. ‘Texas Hold ‘em’ includes: * Persistent Bankroll * Online multiplayer and tournaments * Original music and sound effects * High definition graphics * Leaderboards * Achievements WHEN CAN I GET IT: Download ‘Texas Hold ‘em’ today, Wednesday, August 23, at 1am PST on Xbox Live Arcade. ‘Texas Hold ‘em’: Free between 1am Pacific Wednesday, August 23 through 1am Pacific Friday, August 25. Beginning 1:01am Pacific Friday, August 25, the title is available for 800 Microsoft Points For more information please visit Xbox.com Posted Wednesday, August 23, 2006 4:43 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 News | 0 Comments Filed under: Microsoft News

• Happy Maddenoliday!

  August 22, 2006... The annual event known to all armchair quarterbacks is here again! Throw out your books and spreadsheets and grab on to a cold one and your controller boys!  Tell your boss to shove it (or perhaps tell him that pesky summer cold has come back... sniffle.. sniffle...)...  Its release day for Madden 2007 and nothing else in life matters today! Its just you and your franchise mode...  building an early lead on gaining the required skills to take down any friend or virtual Xbox LIVE friend that gets in your way of world football domination... Happy Maddenoliday to all and to all a good night! Posted Tuesday, August 22, 2006 6:52 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 News | 0 Comments Filed under: Microsoft News

• Top Xbox LIVE Games for the Week

  Looks like Dead Rising is making a dent on the top 10 this week...  Also, who knew that Pac Man would take over Street Fighter??? As always, this list provided by MajorNelson.com... Xbox 360 Top Live Games 1 Call of Duty 2 2 DEAD RISING 3 Ghost Recon 3 4 Chromehounds 5 Oblivion 6 NCAA 07 7 BFMC 8 Final Fantasy XI 9 Dead Rising Demo 10 Lord of the Rings: BFME2 Original Xbox Top Live Games 1 Halo 2 2 Battlefield 2: MC 3 Splinter Cell Chaos 4 Counter-Strike 5 Pro Evolution Soccer 5 6 Rainbow Six 3 BA 7 Madden NFL 2006 8 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2 9 Forza Motorsport 10 Rainbow Six 3 Top Xbox Live Arcade Titles (Full Versions) 1 PAC-MAN 2 Street Fighter II' Hyper Fighting 3 UNO 4 Geometry Wars Evolved 5 GALAGA 6 Frogger 7 Cloning Clyde 8 Marble Blast Ultra 9 Bankshot Billiards 2 10 Zuma Posted Monday, August 21, 2006 6:29 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 News | 0 Comments Filed under: Microsoft News

• New Game Releases for the Week of Aug 21!

  Check out the latest list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of 8/21/2006 on Xbox 360, Xbox, Sony PS2, PSP, GameCube, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo Game Boy, and PC (USA)! 8/22  Madden 07 Top Madden 07 Pre-order Deals 8/23  XBLA Texas Hold Em Free for first 48 Hours! 8/22  Madden 07   8/22  Madden 07   8/22  Pac Man World Ralley   8/22  World Championship Poker   8/22  Madden 07   8/22  Pac Man World Ralley   8/22  Rapala Trophies   8/22  World Championship Poker   8/22  Madden 07   8/22  Pac Man World Ralley   8/22  Madden 07   8/21  Freedom Wings   8/22  Madden 07   8/21  Yu-Gi-Oh!  Double Pack 2   8/23  The Scooby Movie Dual Pack   8/22  Madden 07   8/15  SpongeBob SquarePants   8/21  Inspector Parker   8/21  Poker SuperStars II   8/21  Bad Day L.A.   8/22  Pac-Man World Ralley   8/25  Hoyle Puzzle and Board Games 2007   8/25  Hoyle Casino 2007   8/25  Hoyle Card Games 2007   8/25  Barrow Hill       Posted Sunday, August 20, 2006 3:05 PM from Cheap Xbox 360 New Games | 0 Comments Filed under: New Releases

• Maddenoliday Tip... Free Team Game Covers...

  Just happened to swing by EBGames and noticed that they had team covers available to download for free... Just download the pdf, print 'er out and make sure to cut along the dotted lines...  Then all you need is a copy of Madden NFL 07 (Aug. 22) to slide it in and your Maddenoliday is now even more complete! [Submitted by JOker7] Posted Friday, August 18, 2006 6:31 PM from Cheap Xbox 360 News | 0 Comments Filed under: Microsoft News

• Free Texas Hold Em Poker Next Week!

  Just received official word from Microsoft that the Xbox LIVE Arcade Texas Hold Em will be free for the first 48 hours after release on August 23rd.  After that, it will be 800 Points! Press Release: No Need for Gamers to go 'All In'; Full Version of 'Texas Hold 'em' on Xbox Live Arcade is a Free Download for First 48 Hours Microsoft isn't bluffing: Log on to Xbox Live® within the first 48 hours after launch and download Texas Hold 'em completely free of charge! This full-featured poker title for Xbox Live Arcade on Xbox 360™ will launch on Wednesday, August 23, at 0800 GMT (1:00 A.M. Pacific Time). For 48 hours only—through 0800 GMT (1:00 A.M. Pacific Time) Friday, August 25—as a special limited-time only promotion, all Xbox Live Gold and Silver members can download the game at no charge.Starting at 0801 GMT (1:01 A.M. Pacific Time) Friday, August 25, Texas Hold 'em will be available for 800 Microsoft Points. Not only is Texas Hold 'em free to all gamers, it comes equipped with features that can only be found on Xbox 360. Designed to simulate the risk/reward of real poker gameplay, keep gamers honest, and discourage opponents from betting too recklessly, Texas Hold 'em has an innovative new feature called "Persistent Bankroll." Your virtual bankroll is tied to your gamertag and keeps a running tally of your chip count. If you lose all of your chips in a poker game, you'll have to play lower stakes buy-in games to make back your stack and earn your way to the big tables. Texas Hold 'em also offers multiplayer support for up to eight gamers, three modes of gameplay (Standard Games, Scenarios, and Tournaments), achievements, extensive online leaderboards and statistics, and high-definition graphics. Enjoy poker night every night with friends, family members, and gamers around the world (please note that this title may not be available in some countries). Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays In addition to the exciting release of Texas Hold 'em on August 23, you can look forward to new game titles and premium downloadable game content on Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays from August 16 to September 6, including: Cloning Clyde Picture Pack: The action adventure/puzzle game Cloning Clyde, created by Wahoo Studios/NinjaBee (developer of the popularOutpost Kaloki X for Xbox Live Arcade), will have four new gamer picture packs available on Marketplace on Wednesday, August 16, so you can check out more unique pictures of Clyde. Each gamer picture pack runs 100 Microsoft Points. UNO Theme Deck: UNO is the hugely popular Xbox Live Arcade card game from Carbonated Games, and it adds a new theme deck to its stable on Wednesday August 16, based on the hit Xbox 360 racing title Project Gotham Racing® 3. Find it on Xbox Live Marketplace for 100 Microsoft Points. Time Pilot: This futuristic fighter pilot classic from Konami lets you fight through different eras like never before. High-definition graphics and enhanced gameplay designed specifically for Xbox Live Arcade makes this version even better than the original from 1982. Download Time Pilot on Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday, August 30, for only 400 Microsoft Points. Scramble: This classic side-scrolling shoot-'em up coin-op title from Konami takes off on Xbox Live Arcade in September. The 1981 classic, widely considered the first multi-level shooter, lands on Xbox Live Arcade on Wednesday September 6. Pick it up for 400 Microsoft Points. You can try any Xbox Live Arcade game with a free demo, available for download from Xbox Live Marketplace. Check out Xbox Live and Xbox.com for continuing updates on all the exciting new content available to Xbox 360 gamers. As always, all launch dates are subject to change. A gold subscription is required for multiplayer features. A memory unit or hard drive is required to download content from Xbox Live Marketplace. About Xbox Live Xbox Live is the first and only unified online entertainment network seamlessly integrated throughout the entire console experience, making it easy for people to find the friends, games and entertainment they want from the moment they power on their Xbox 360 system. Xbox Live connects millions of members across 24 countries to enjoy hundreds of multiplayer games, downloadable games via Xbox Live Arcade, free and premium playable game demos, music videos, and movie trailers, as well as new game levels, characters and vehicles for all their favorite retail games. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live.   Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2006 6:26 PM from Cheap Xbox 360 News | 0 Comments Filed under: Microsoft News