Author Archive

(e3) Facebook, Twitter Coming to Your Xbox Soon

June 1st, 2009
By: JDsBlackBox

Facebook, Twitter, and Last.fm(?) coming to xbox live according to todays E3 news deluge from Microsoft. I think this is cooler than the motion stuff, call me crazy. Mafia Wars on the Xbox? Scott’s brain just exploded!

Buy Two Used Games Get one Free at Gamestop this Weekend

May 30th, 2009
By: JDsBlackBox

Now’s your chance to pick up Graw 2 for Sam’s Monday night sessions!

Fallout 3 DLC Coming to PS3, Two New DLC Chapters Announced

May 19th, 2009
By: JDsBlackBox

Bethesda announced in a press release today that all previous DLC – Operation Anchorage, The Pitt, and Broken Steel will be available for download on PS3 starting late June.

In addition, two new DLC packs were announced for all systems (PC, 360, PS3). Point Lookout and Mothership Zeta will be available starting in June as well.

Rock Band 2: Endless set list attempt

April 16th, 2009
By: JDsBlackBox

OK. Wife and kids are gone to Columbus this weekend. (why would anyone go to Columbus?! :P ) I’m thinking of attempting the endless set list in Rock Band 2 on 360. Anyone else interested? Let me know here! Saturday at 4ish eastern is my suggestion. I’ve heard it takes 6 hours. If we have enough people we could try simultaneous attempts! I’m rolling with guitar or bass, post in the comments if you’re in and what your instrument is.

Microsoft Finally Confirms Lips Microphones Will Work with Rock Band 2 and GH:Metallica

April 5th, 2009
By: JDsBlackBox

Microsoft finally confirms that the wireless Lips microphones will work with other games, first being Guitar Hero Metallica. A title update this summer will make the mics useable in Rock Band 2. Add Lips to my wish list!

Game With Fame – Weasel699

March 20th, 2009
By: JDsBlackBox

You’ve heard the guys talk about him on the show, you’ve heard him spin records in second life (maybe not) – now play with him on xbox live!

Check out the forum post for details. Gaming starts at 9PM eastern. Meet the legend!

Army of Two Two Confirmed

March 12th, 2009
By: JDsBlackBox

EA confirmed today that the sequel for Army of Two is in the works. For some fun 2 player co-op action, Army of Two is the best. Can’t wait for this one. D1C for Tilt and me.

Play as the World Champion Fightin Phillies in the MLB 2K9 Demo

February 24th, 2009
By: JDsBlackBox

Play as the Phils or the Rays (we know which one you should pick :P ) in the new MLB 2K9 demo.

Just for Scott, here’s a link to Major Nelson’s blog where you can add the demo to your download cue.

Gamestop Canada Offers the Bumblb19 Rental Policy for NEW Copies of RE5

February 6th, 2009
By: JDsBlackBox

According to Games on Smash (what kind of name is that?) – Gamestop Canada is offering a full refund if you don’t like Resident Evil 5 after 7 days of playing.

This game just became D1C for Allen… can I get a “Heck yeah!”?

Developer A2M Hopes Lara Croft is all ‘Wet’ Compared to new IP

January 28th, 2009
By: JDsBlackBox

Thought to have been lost in the Vivendi/Activsion merger, developer A2M announced it’s new IP ‘Wet’ is set for a release sometime in 2009. Wet features a Tomb-Raideresque female lead named Rubi.

I remember reading about this game last year, and noting the graphics looked impressive. I will be keeping this on my radar.