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Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 5:59 pm

ooo pc too.

Rob M · Post by **Rob M** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 11:44 am

Post by **system** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:23 pm

Rob M · Post by **Rob M** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 10:25 pm

heh, i no longer play WoW due to work commitments ... i still have no family or life. go figure.

nhd · Post by **nhd** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 10:33 pm

how much will the xbox360 be when it hits aus? any ideas?
ive never owned a console, but i might now, depending on price drops and modding features.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 11:27 pm

nhd wrote:how much will the xbox360 be when it hits aus? any ideas?
ive never owned a console, but i might now, depending on price drops and modding features.

I reckon it'll be $500-600 when it drops, but will go down very quickly. Xbox was something like $800 when it first came out.

nhd · Post by **nhd** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 11:36 pm

works for me.

and how about the promise of mods?? or have microsoft squashed all hopes ?

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 11:41 pm

nhd wrote:works for me.

and how about the promise of mods?? or have microsoft squashed all hopes ?

Ten bucks says the nerds will find a way!

nhd · Post by **nhd** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 11:52 pm

dont they always

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 1:57 am

They already have. http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000013056275/

Post by **lynt** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 2:11 pm

Hey Z29, have you played this?

http://www.atari.com/gettingup/flash.php?langcode=uk

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:06 pm

XBox 360 launch date has been announced.

http://xbox.gamespy.com/articles/651/651032p1.html

TOKYO â€” Sept. 15, 2005 â€” Fueling global anticipation for the arrival of its powerful new video game and entertainment system, Microsoft Corp. today announced that Xbox 360; will arrive on store shelves Tuesday, Nov. 22 in North America, Friday, Dec. 2 in Europe, and Saturday, Dec. 10 in Japan. The announcement, made on the eve of Tokyo Game Show 2005, marked the first time that a game console will be launched in three territories in the same time frame. In preparation for what is expected to be massive worldwide demand for the new system, Microsoft also announced that Xbox 360 manufacturing is under way, with state-of-the-art facilities producing millions of units ultimately bound for frenzied gamers' homes from Osaka, Japan, to Oxford, England, and Orlando, Fla.

"This holiday season, gamers in Japan, Europe and North America pining to experience jaw-dropping high-definition graphics, unmatched online play and compelling digital entertainment features of Xbox 360 will finally have the chance," said Robbie Bach, chief Xbox officer for Microsoft. "Renowned development studios around the world are busy putting the finishing touches on their Xbox 360 games. We expect a strong portfolio of titles on launch day and through the holidays that will appeal to fans of every genre and gamers in every region, and with more than 200 games currently in development, continuous new additions to the library are on the way."

Bach and other Microsoft executives, headlining a series of events that open Tokyo Game Show, will detail the company's strategy for success in Japan. More than 40 publishers in Japan, including Bandai Co. Ltd., Capcom Co. Ltd., Koei Co. Ltd., Konami Corp., Namco Ltd., Sega Corp., Square Enix Co. Ltd. and Tecmo Ltd., have pledged their support for Xbox 360, joining the ranks of the best publishers from around the world. As the ultimate canvas for game developers, Xbox 360 will inspire a new wave of innovation in gameplay, storytelling and artistry never before seen in video games.

Promising to capture the imagination of Japanese gamers, new titles and established franchises such as "Dead or AliveÂ® 4," "Ridge Racer 6," "NINETY-NINE NIGHTS;," "Dead Rising" and "FINAL FANTASY XI" will be available on Xbox 360 in the months to come. With support for high-definition output with anti-aliasing, and Dolby 5.1 surround sound, all Xbox 360 games will deliver smooth, cinematic experiences that scream off the screen.

In addition to the impressive lineup of titles both in Japan and around the world, gamers will soon be able to enjoy the next generation of the Xbox LiveÂ® service, the EmmyÂ®-award-winning online games and entertainment network. With Xbox 360 and the Xbox Live service, gamers can play online in a community of millions, connect with friends using voice and video chat, download new content, build online profiles and experience new modes of entertainment. Xbox 360 is also the ultimate amplifier for music, movies and photos stored on an array of devices including MP3 players, digital cameras and Microsoft Windows XP-based PCs. The console makes it easy for gamers to enjoy all their digital content in the living room, on the best TV and speakers in the house.

Tokyo Game Show marks the first time that consumers will be able to experience the power of Xbox 360 firsthand. A number of key titles will be on display at the Xbox 360 booth:

# "(eM)-eNCHANT-arM" (FromSoftware Inc.)
# "Bomberman Act Zero" (Hudson Soft Co. Ltd.)
# "Call of Duty 2" (Activision Inc.)
# "CHROMEHOUNDS" (Sega)
# "Dead Rising" (Capcom)
# "Dynasty Warriors 5 Special" (Koei Co. Ltd.)
# "Everyparty" (Microsoft Game Studios)
# "Far East of Eden Ziria" (Hudson Soft)
# "FINAL FANTASY XI" (Square Enix Co. Ltd.)
# "Frame City Killer" (Namco)
# "Gears of War" (Microsoft Game Studios)
# "Kameo: Elements of Power" (Microsoft Game Studios)
# "Mobile Suit Gundam" (tentative title) (Bandai Co. Ltd.)
# "Need for Speed Most Wanted" (Electronic Arts)
# "NINETY-NINE NIGHTS" (Microsoft Game Studios)
# "The Outfit" (THQ)
# "Project Gotham Racing 3" (Microsoft Game Studios)
# "Resident Evil 5" (Capcom)
# "Ridge Racer 6" (Namco)
# "Rumble Roses XX" (tentative title) (Konami)
# "Shutoku Battle" (tentative title) (Genki Co. Ltd.)
# "Sonic the Hedgehog" (Sega)
# "Saint's Row" (THQ)
# "Test Drive Unlimited" (Atari Inc.)
# "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter" (Ubisoft Entertainment)
# "World Air Force" (tentative title) (Taito Corp.)
# "Wrestle Kingdom" (Yuke's Co. Ltd.)

Microsoft also announced Japanese pricing of Xbox 360. Japanese gamers looking for the ultimate digital entertainment thrill ride and best value right out of the box may purchase an Xbox 360 system, which comes fully loaded with a 20GB detachable Xbox 360 Hard Drive for storing music, video and games, an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, an Xbox 360 Media Remote control, an Xbox 360 Headset, a Component HD-AV Cable for connecting to component and composite television inputs, an Ethernet cable, and batteries, at 37,900 JPY.

Post by **lynt** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:16 am

I saw the trailer for new Zelda, and I'm sorry but it looks SHIT.

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:06 pm

lynt wrote:I saw the trailer for new Zelda, and I'm sorry but it looks SHIT.

for true?

Dark Lord Piddle Bottom · Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:27 pm

lynt wrote:Hey Z29, have you played this?

http://www.atari.com/gettingup/flash.php?langcode=uk

Atari will have this game on display at Meth n Red tomorrow night!

Stray · Post by **Stray** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:12 pm

How crap! Xbox360 launching in Europe, Japan and the US in November.
Australia isn't getting a release until next year and they won't even say
if it will be in the first quarter!

saintberry · Post by **saintberry** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:40 pm

yeah, ill be getting an NTSC box for sure so i can play all the Japan only games. i CANT believe Microsoft made the 360 region locked. and all there other stuff is such hacker friendly. :â€™(

but news just to hand. Nintendo Revolution FUCKING HELL YES!!!

more pics @ http://media.cube.ign.com/articles/651/ ... 73863.html

ok now before you all hate on that controller, think about this...its controls like a mouse in 3d space! you could stick your hand into a box and feel around it. so very cool

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:48 pm

swarve!!

greeneyes · Post by **greeneyes** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:00 pm

The videos of the revolution controller look pretty awesome. I'd almost given up hope, but now I really think I want one!!

saintberry · Post by **saintberry** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:09 pm

yeah its pretty gold hey. imagine something like ninja gaiden with it. i can picture my self getting good at the game and then trying to bust up peeps on the tram with my 1337 skills

oh no

haha

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:19 pm

video is a pisser.

can see games like smash bros or mario golf or something whacko being a cack to play!

greeneyes · Post by **greeneyes** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:25 pm

Ninja Gaiden is the first game I thought of when I saw it!!!

Slasheriffic!!

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:56 pm

this has me excited.

IGN matey wrote:Demo 8: First Person Shooting
So, we lied -- not all of the demonstrations were completely crude graphics. For the final demo, the one that most represented how a game might feel with the Revolution controller, Nintendo displayed what was apparently a test by the team at Retro Studios for what they could do with Metroid Prime 3. They stressed it was just a test, quickly thrown together in just a few weeks. For this, the analog control stick peripheral was used. We held it in our left hand to control the forwards, backwards, and side-strafing motions, as well as having access to triggers in back for scanning; meanwhile, the right hand used the main Revolution remote control to behave just like a mouse on a personal computer. It was a very natural application and felt pretty smooth, but since it wasn't a polished game it did feel a bit awkward at times, making us wonder what kind of things a developer could do to calibrate these kinds of controls for users. Nonetheless, the potential is huge for the FPS genre.

LÃ³s Kasinoâ€” · Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:58 pm

saintberry wrote:
think about this...its controls like a mouse in 3d space! you could stick your hand into a box and feel around it. so very cool

huh ?

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:58 pm

read this Steve.

http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651275p1.html

Main Controller Features

* 3D Pointing. Sensors understand up, down, left, right, forward and backward.
* Tilt Sensitive. Controller can be rotated or rolled from side-to-side.
* Buttons Included. Has a trigger on its backside, face buttons, and a D-Pad.
* Multifunctional. Has an expansion port which can be used with different types of controller peripherals. Analog stick with two trigger buttons planned for left hand.
* Wireless. Totally wire-free. Currently there are no details on the max distance, source or power, or otherwise.
* Rumble Built-in. Included as a standard in all the controllers.

LÃ³s Kasinoâ€” · Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:02 pm

ahhh ... cool !

Post by **lynt** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:08 pm

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 wrote:
lynt wrote:I saw the trailer for new Zelda, and I'm sorry but it looks SHIT.
for true?

Truer than true. I mean, you can turn into a dog and jump around levels. WTF. It's kiddy nonsense. Graphics look fuzzed out Mario Brothers bollocks with the same run around get stuff to get places bullshit as most Nintendo games.

NES FOR LIFE.

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 1:55 pm

http://www.konami.jp/gs/kojima_pro/movi ... 5_mgs4.asx

madness

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 3:01 pm

^^^

hehe saw that last week. he's so old./

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 3:23 pm

Rob M · Post by **Rob M** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 3:14 pm

Top 100 User-rated games of all-time...

http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/top10/top10_100.html

go ZELDA!

flippo · Post by **flippo** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 3:34 pm

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 wrote:http://www.konami.jp/gs/kojima_pro/movi ... 5_mgs4.asx

madness

from what i can see that looks fucken insane, but for some reason when i play those asx files i only get little bits of video actually paying, freezes up heaps. ghey

LÃ³s Kasinoâ€” · Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:10 pm

looks like MS has jumped the plank first !

graphics for Project Gotham look good ..

Stray · Post by **Stray** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:31 pm

Xbox 360 :: release dates

America: 22nd November 2005 - Today!
Europe: 2nd December 2005
Japan: 10th December 2005
Australia: 1st Quarter 2006

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:57 pm

Farkin bollocks to that.

I'm going to order a white PSP after christmas for myself.

Rob M · Post by **Rob M** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:05 pm

PSP's suck -- you think developers will be on this platform was the new gen consoles are making the rounds. unlikely

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:15 pm

yeh but i'm an impatient motherfucker and by the time the 360 comes out i'll be able to get one.

i just don't get why they cant do a simultaneous worldwide release. granted they don't have enuff to fill demand at release in the states alone, but surely better planning could allow a worldwide release?

Rob M · Post by **Rob M** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:59 pm

it's the 'magic' of influencing hype.

Stray · Post by **Stray** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:08 am

Announcing the Australian launch date in concert with the debut of the console in the US, Microsoft said the new system
would be available locally on March 2, priced at $649.95 for the full version, or $499.95 for a basic Xbox 360 "Core system".
The extra $150 buys a 20GB hard drive, wireless controller, a remote control and component video and ethernet leads.

The Core system comes with wired controller composite video lead and no hard drive.

Microsoft is charging $169.95 for a 20GB hard drive sold as an add-on.

Microsoft expected to have around 30 game titles available for launch when the console arrived in Australia, Mr McLean said.

Link :: http://australianit.news.com.au/article ... 21,00.html

Stray · Post by **Stray** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 12:19 pm

http://www.smashmyxbox.com/

They bought an Xbox360 on launch day, opened it up, then smashed it with a sledgehammer in front of the queuing fanboys.

Rob M · Post by **Rob M** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:22 pm

hhaha Australia waits March 2nd for 360

Nintendo Revolution FTW! ZELDAPWN! Backwards-compatible upto NES!!!

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:26 pm

Apparently stocks of the Xbox360 are so limited they've sold out pretty much across the US.

LÃ³s Kasinoâ€” · Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:56 pm

Stray wrote: Australia: 1st Quarter 2006

http://search.ebay.com.au/search/search ... =&saprchi=

pitch helix · Post by **pitch helix** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:06 pm

i checked ebay on the day they came out and people had them listed for $50, 000 US.

fucken idiots.

people were still bidding on ones up to 3 grand US too.

fucken idiots.

LÃ³s Kasinoâ€” · Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:07 pm

3k jeez !

sneaky hands · Post by **sneaky hands** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:17 pm

http://www.smashmyxbox.com

i think thats it

Rob M · Post by **Rob M** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:38 pm

SIM CITY 5

...copy and paste the url into yer browser...it doesn't allow offsite linking of images...

http://ot.cupofnoodles.com/uploads/CAM2-13-CC.jpg

http://ot.cupofnoodles.com/uploads/CAM4-08-CC.jpg

http://ot.cupofnoodles.com/uploads/SHOT-33-V19.jpg

LÃ³s Kasinoâ€” · Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:41 pm

how goods the night shot !

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:41 pm

come a very long way!

Post by **lynt** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:41 pm

Rob M wrote:SIM CITY 5

...copy and paste the url into yer browser...it doesn't allow offsite linking of images...

http://ot.cupofnoodles.com/uploads/CAM2-13-CC.jpg

http://ot.cupofnoodles.com/uploads/CAM4-08-CC.jpg

http://ot.cupofnoodles.com/uploads/SHOT-33-V19.jpg

Holy shit. Amazing.