Xbox 360 gaining USB storage support in 2010 update

Taken directly from Joystiq-Link

"Documentation obtained by Joystiq – and subsequently confirmed with two separate sources – reveals that "USB Mass Storage Device Support on Xbox 360" will soon be a reality. The document, authored by a senior software development engineer at Microsoft, states that due to "increased market penetration of high-capacity, high throughput USB mass storage devices, a 2010 Xbox 360 system update" will allow consumers to save and load game data from USB devices. The update is purportedly coming in Spring 2010. Once the update occurs, Xbox 360 owners will be able to download Xbox Live Arcade games, Xbox Live Indie games, Games on Demand, DLC and Title Updates to the storage device. "USB storage devices may, however, have far greater memory capacity than MUs (at the date of writing, the largest MU is 512 MB), and may therefore support previously infeasible operations-such as installation of a full disc-based title." That's right, you can also store disc-based games to the USB device; however, it will require the disc to be in the tray for authentication, identical to the current functionality"

Well this all sounds great but there is a catch - No matter the size of the USB the maximum usable amount of memory is 16GB - not the greatest however still a lot better then the crappy sized Microsoft memory cards. This will most probably spell the end for the Microsoft memory card business but I don't think there ever was a big one anyway - I just wonder if they will try and put any limitations on using the memory stick on a computer and transferring your profile and items across - as we all know what that leads to!

It's still to early to say but I for one am glad to hear its finally being implemented - I get tired of having to carry my Memory card around just to play on my profile, but A memory stick is usually with me all the time anyway.

"If you're intent on circumventing Microsoft's cutthroat hard drive pricing the Xbox 360, you can use two USB storage devices for a maximum of 32 GB of usable storage; however, the console "has a fixed limit of two external USB mass storage devices" regardless of whether they're "formatted for the Xbox 360 or not." If you fill all three USB ports on the console, only the first two to be connected will be recognized."

Xbox 360 Slim update

Kotaku appears to have a leaked photo on the insides of the new xbox 360 slim.

Could this be in the works for a new release along side Natal? Probably.

check it out here

http://kotaku.com/5495181/rumor-new-xbox-360-model-slims-down-[update]

Gears of War 3 - EARLY 2011 release

So we all knew it was on its way, but with no information how long until it got to us? I won't lie I have never been the biggest fan of the series but I know alot of people are so without further ado

Gears 3 could be finished as early as this year! but don't expect it until next.

Microsoft doesn't want it to clash with Halo: Reach or Natal, go figure!

so does that mean that 2011 is going to be THE year for gaming? (just like every year for the last forever has supposed to?)

SOURCE: http://bit.ly/duenFK http://bit.ly/afwZj7

Camping for Killstreaks - The death of Warfare

WARNING! excessive truth ahead

So unless you have been living under a rock for the past forever you will probably played a match or two of Modern Warfare 2.


Sure its the biggest and best game ever released (or so I have been told) I still feel there is a lot wrong with it.

From the second this game was released I would guess that over 90% of the FPS market shifted from COD4 and WaW (try playing them now, there are never more than a few hundred people per playlist) This creates quite a problem for us gamers.



I'm sure that most of you will agree that you have played atleast one match and at some point said 'THAT'S BULLSH*T" at something that has happened to you, you got knifed by the guy you were shooting, you were clearly around the corner when you died and that grenade DEFINITELY followed you... don't get me started on predator missiles (they always aim for me you know)




The hardcore players will easily shrug off these problems - Its just the way the games made - Probably some lag, ah never mind. but to me and you I hope - that just can't be true.

When you look at it, its customizable kill streaks and the option to stack them. every game you get the kid who sits by the bomb with his ACR constantly aimed down sights or the guy in the corner of the room with the silenced UMP.

YES I understand that you don't want to die when you are 1 kill off of your Chopper Gunner but MAN doesn't having to traipse back to kill the same person over and over get a bit boring? that's what this post is getting at - Have any of you tried going back to WaW or 4? the games are just so much more fast paced, you get more kills and more deaths and the game is over before you know it - you don't get people camping because they know once they pass 7 kills that chopper or those dogs are the last thing coming!


now im not saying the way to fix this is to just run and gun in MW2, that would just get you killed by all of the campers! haha just try to have a bit more fun, its a game - not the end of the world

/Rant

Have fun everybody!

Back from the dead!

Sorry for the long break everybody!

There have just been so many great games recently that none of us have been able to update with anything.

Bioshock 2
Heavy Rain
Final Fantaasy XIII

am I forgetting any?

Expect some more content in the next few days - See you all soon

Fancy something free?

After picking up Red Faction: Guerilla from GAME I was asked if I wanted a free toy, it turns out nobody has pre-ordered this game so they are giving the Pre-Order heavy walker toys away with any purchase of the game (and people are still turning it down haha) so I got two, its worth a look, its free.

mind you its not the best quality

I'll put up some pictures later on.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Pre-order poster and promotional case!

Here are some pictures of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Pre-order poster and promotional case! Game UK are currently holding an instore promotion where you simply have to pre-order the game (PS3 or xbox) and you get a free poster signed by the development team (no not real signatures)

here are some shots of the poster and the promotional case (thanks to Game for that one)




as you can see they where kind enough to give me a second poster, if you are unlucky and unable to snag a poster for yourself (its first come first serve) you might be seeing it up for grabs on here in the near future ;)
Stay tuned.

Metal Gear Solid coming to the xbox 360!

Ok guys listen up this is the lastest on the Metal Gear Solid Rising, Kojima has announced that the MGS franchise will be coming to Xbox 360 with a brand new title. The game won't be following snake as usual but will instead focus on Raiden. I will keep you updated as it comes...

E3 Getting some big announcements

From Twitter and Facebook on the dashboard to an exclusive Metal Gear Solid game the xbox 360 is having some major announcements, JJ will be doing a write up to summarise the most important / interesting stuff.


Thanks to robin for the amazing post.

Tony Hawk: Ride - UK Xbox 360 Exclusive

Everybody remembers when Tony Hawk was the only name in skating games - if it wasn't Tony Hawk's then it wasn't worth it. Then one day Skate came along and changed the rules completely - Over night Skate took millions of loyal Tony Hawk fans and stole them for itself. What could Tony Hawk possibly do to win back all of those fans? why, can you say skateboard controller? AND an you hear UK Xbox 360 Exclusive?

Hi all

Further to Monday’s announcement regarding Tony Hawk: RIDE, Activision UK is pleased to announce that this title will be launched later this year in the UK, as an Xbox 360(r) platform exclusive.

Tony Hawk: RIDE features a wireless skateboard controller designed in conjunction with the game to offer a dynamic gaming experience. Using a combination of accelerometers and motion sensors, the intuitive controller allows players to physically control the action by performing various movements and gestures on the board that directly translate into amazing tricks in the game. Without complex button combinations or analogue sticks, gamers of all skill levels can literally step on the board and play!

For more information on Tony Hawk: RIDE, please visit www.THRide.com

That's right. Tony Hawk: Ride will be coming with a plastic skateboard peripheral for you to act out all of your amazing skateboarding tricks for your mates. the game will also be a UK Xbox 360 exclusive! so all of you 360'ers can show off infront of all of them PS3 fanboys.

http://www.vg247.com/2009/05/20/tony-hawk-ride-is-360-exlcusive-in-the-uk/

Prototype Achievements LEAKED

French website http://www.succesfull.fr/ has recently published the full xbox 360 achievement list (excluding the descriptions of the 7 secret achievements) for Activision's upcoming game Prototype

The website has since been asked to take the list down, despite this however the list has already spread across many sites

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Revenge Revisited (60 points)

Complete Story Mode on hard difficulty. Endless Hunger (10 points) Consume 200 characters to boost your health Trail Of Corpses (30 points) Kill 53,596 infected. Wrecking Yard (20 points) Destroy 2,000 vehicles. Misconception (20 points) Destroy 25 Infected Water Towers before they hatch. Brain Trust (20 points) Complete all Consume Events. Streetwise (50 points) Collect all Landmark collectibles scattered across New York City. Polymath (40 points) Collect all Hint Collectibles scattered across New York City. Half-Truths (10 points) Complete a mission without causing a single Military Alert. Mankind Is Your Mask (40 points) Complete 3 missions without causing a single Military Alert. The Butcher (30 points) Kill 50 characters in 5 seconds. Return Fire (10 points) Catch any object tossed by a Hydra; and throw it back. Gunning (10 points) Destroy 20 Helicopters in a single Helicopter flight. Cleanup (10 points) Kill 15 characters with a single Whipfist attack. The First Thread (10 points) Unlock the Web of Intrigue. Self-Deception (20 points) Discover what happened to Alex Mercer through the Web of Intrigue. Web Of Knowledge (60 points) Acquire all nodes of the Web of Intrigue. It's Him! (10 points) Patsy 5 military personnel. In Plain Sight (10 points) Evade 10 strike teams. Infiltrator (20 points) Infiltrate 10 Military Bases disguised as a Commander. Threat Elevated (20 points) Destroy 25 strike teams. Repossession (10 points) Seize 50 vehicles from enemy hands. SME (20 points) Gain the ability to drive and fly all vehicles. Surface-To-Air (10 points) Shoot down 50 helicopters while driving armor. Evolutionary Step (10 points) Use the Upgrade Menu to acquire an Upgrade. Unnatural Selection (40 points) Acquire all available upgrades. The Cleaner (20 points) Destroy 10 Military Bases or Infected Hives in New York City. In The Web (20 points) Consume 50 Web Targets. Au (40 points) Achieve a rating of Gold or better in all Events. Nice Guy (40 points) Complete the game while consuming 10 Civilians or fewer. Hard To Kill (60 points) Complete Story Mode in any difficulty without dying. Speed Bumps (20 points) Run over 500 characters in a single tank. Pt (60 points) Achieve a Platinum Medal in all Events Secret Achievements Secret Achievement (10 points) Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement. Secret Achievement (10 points) Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement. Secret Achievement (20 points) Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement. Secret Achievement (20 points) Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement. Secret Achievement (40 points) Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement. Secret Achievement (20 points) Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement. Secret Achievement (20 points) Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 NEW Extended trailer

Well here it is, the latest trailer for Infinity Wards highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

The video seems to be mostly if not all in-game footage - If you watch at 1:28 it says "Checkpoint Reached"

The video makes this game look even more great - who can say no to snow-mobile gun fights?

Mass Effect 2 Rumour, speculation and leaked info!

Many details of Mass Effect 2 were revealed in the following Prelude to E3 video



however many other details have been made public in OXM's June issue.
That green guy in the video is called Thane and he is a Drell - It is believed he may join your party later in the game, there is also suspicions that we will be getting a Salarian team member too


- You WILL play as Shepard, but for how long we don't know
- There is a new species called the Drell and Thane is a new character who is an assassin and may join your party
- Planets - There will be a Krogan planet, and Illium, an Asari planet, that is like Coruscant from SW. Also there is "Omega" with is like an anti-Citadel in that it's huge and it's the bottom of the barrel whereas the Citadel is the height of civilization. Also a Cerebus mothership will act as a location of significance.
- Story - The ultimate story is still civilization fending off the Reapers, but this chapter will deal with this Cerebus corporation and it's enigmatic leader. There are human civilizations disapearing and it's up to Shepard to investigate, it's termed as a "suicide mission" which may lead to the details of the teaser.
- New vehicle that controls better than the Mako...a "new" control scheme....motion control maybe?
- Totally revamped inventory system!
- Elevator system revamped where you will get the sense of scope of where you're at and where you're travelling.
- NO MORE TEXTURE POP IN!
- Secondary races like Volus and Elcor are much more mobile, giving more depth and makes things more interesting.
- Choices are more meaningful and there is a real risk that major support characters (i.e. anyone not Shepard) can and will die.
- Also on the story, they're super-hyping the ending, saying that it's much more grand meaningful in ME2. ME1 had one of the most impacting endings ever, how the hell are they gonna pull this off?
- More weapons, more species, more/new team members.
- returning team members, locations, weapons.