Archive for the ‘xbox360’ Category

The First 90 Minutes of Mass Effect 3

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

When I first started playing Mass Effect, I set out to behave like a stony-hearted space-bitch. I was going to take the universe for everything it had: credits, loot, fame, blue ladies, the lot. It didn't last long. By the beginning of Mass Effect 2, my red-headed Shepard whom ...

Mass Effect 3 Offers Temporary Xbox Gold Access

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Mass Effect 3's demo will allow players temporary access to Xbox Live's Gold service, allowing them to experience the game's new online mode...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 44: Soul Doubt

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

If you're a proud owner of an Xbox 360, you've come to the right place. Podcast Unlocked is IGN's best (see: only) 360-centric podcast. If you want more insight into what's going on with Xbox Live, Kinect and other things in the 360 universe, download our show and revel in ...

Bungie.net Transitioning All Halo Services to 343i

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

It's nearly the very end for Bungie's involvement with the Halo franchise. In a post on Bungie.net, the company confirmed yesterday that it would be transitioning all Halo services from their website to 343 Industries by the end of next month. By March 31, Bungie will no longer update stats ...

Report: Halo 4 Reveal Coming This Month

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

A new Halo 4 reveal may be coming later this month. Finnish magazine Pelaaja is reporting that Microsoft will hold a Spring Showcase on February 29th and that a Halo 4 reveal is coming...

Street Fighter X Tekken - Diamonds are Forever

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Since its unveiling, Street Fighter X Tekken's gem system has drawn the ire of devout fight-fans who have decried its inclusion as an unnecessary gimmick that can only damage the game's delicate balance and a sign that the series has at last sold its soul in order to appeal to ...

Prototype 2 Delayed on PC, RADNET Edition Announced

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Radical Entertainment announced today that the PC version of Prototype 2 has been delayed until July 24th. The announcement comes via the game's official Facebook page, where Radical wrote the following: "Hey all, we just wanted to let you know that the PC version of PROTOTYPE 2 is unfortunately ...

The Struggle of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

A concept only takes a game so far. At some point execution takes over, separating great games from great ideas. The concept of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City takes the world of Capcom's survival horror series and turns it on its head, both in design and story, allowing players to ...

NeverDead Review

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

On the surface, NeverDead looks curiously interesting. Flaunting the garish appeal of a Suda 51 joint, and a potentially distinctive and cool hook macabre dismemberment and decapitation mechanics Konami's little-hyped new title has sleeper hit written all over it. Alas, all that potential quickly ...

Trading to Victory in Port Royale 3

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Firing cannons and blasting an enemy ship can be rewarding in Port Royale 3, but it's far more enjoyable to take on your foes through subversion. Sure, you could attack their ships as they leave port, either illegally as an unaligned pirate, or by getting permission to do some privateering ...

IGN AU Pubcast Ep. 37: Citizens on Patrol

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Guttenberg! Yes, it's the IGN AU Pubcast - the world's leading podcast on all things Police Academy... and gaming, movies, dolphin love... you know the drill by now! This episode, we continue our 'Police Academy Watch' with a live update from the Police Academy stunt show at Warner Bros. Movie Wo...