Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Gorgeous Halo 4 concept shots found on Xbox Live Marketplace]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/gorgeous-halo-4-concept-shots-found-on-xbox-live-marketplace/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/gorgeous-halo-4-concept-shots-found-on-xbox-live-marketplace/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/gorgeous-halo-4-concept-shots-found-on-xbox-live-marketplace/#comments ImageHalo 4 isn't all Master Chief and his revamped blue buddy. It's also got giant, uninhabited spaces with incredible views, as seen in the two Xbox Live Marketplace "Premium Themes" that Little English Halo Blog snagged.

The vista above - full of upside down buildings hanging precariously over a mountain range and marked with a UNSC shuttlecraft of some form - seems to be a Forerunner world of some form, but we can't be sure. As for the second screen, it looks like an engine room, but then we're not exactly future engineers.

JoystiqGorgeous Halo 4 concept shots found on Xbox Live Marketplace originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 May 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>343-industriesconcept-arthalo-4microsoftmicrosoft-studiosxboxxbox-live-marketplaceFri, 25 May 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Minecraft edges Black Ops out of second spot on XBLA charts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/minecraft-edges-black-ops-out-of-second-spot-on-xbla-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/minecraft-edges-black-ops-out-of-second-spot-on-xbla-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/minecraft-edges-black-ops-out-of-second-spot-on-xbla-charts/#comments

This week, two important things happened to Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition on Xbox 360 - one, the game topped the Xbox Live activity charts once more, this time beating out the longstanding Call of Duty: Black Ops for the number two spot (Modern Warfare 3 remains lodged in the top position). Second, and more importantly, I finally made a nether portal last night. This is important business, folks!

Regardless, it's likely many of you folks have also done so by this point - the game's also topping this week's "Top Arcade Titles" list as well, digging under the hills and valleys of big seller Trials Evolution. How about those crazy ghost things, huh? Straight up madness!

JoystiqMinecraft edges Black Ops out of second spot on XBLA charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4j4j-studiosmicrosoftMinecraftmojangmojang-specificationssalesxblaxboxxbox-live-arcadexbox-live-marketplaceFri, 25 May 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's 'Arctic Strike' DLC due in July]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/ghost-recon-future-soldiers-arctic-strike-dlc-due-in-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/ghost-recon-future-soldiers-arctic-strike-dlc-due-in-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/ghost-recon-future-soldiers-arctic-strike-dlc-due-in-july/#comments ImageGhost Recon: Future Soldier's future soldiers had better bundle up, as Ubisoft's just-announced "Arctic Strike" DLC sounds like it'll require more than just a camouflaged windbreaker when it arrives on July 3. The DLC runs 800 MS Points or $10 on 360 and PS3 (respectively), and the PC version ... well, it seems not to exist. We've asked Ubi what's up with that.

The pack contains an unknown number of multiplayer maps, a new co-op "Guerrilla Mode" map, six new weapons, and an additional multiplayer mode. Ubi unfortunately hasn't shown anything of the content aside from the single image you see above, but presumably we'll hear more after the game's launch.

Continue reading Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's 'Arctic Strike' DLC due in July

JoystiqGhost Recon: Future Soldier's 'Arctic Strike' DLC due in July originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 May 2012 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With the launch of Minecraft today on Xbox Live Arcade for the lofty price of 1600 MS Points ($20), we searched long and hard to discover a way to buy the game for a full 25 percent off. There was lava and exploding Creepers and this skeleton that kept shooting arrows - pretty harrowing stuff. Anyway, we sussed out this precise formula for snagging the game on the cheap. Follow along below ... if you dare.
  • Step 1: Go to Best Buy's website.
  • Step 2: Purchase Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition for $15 instead of the $20 it costs on Xbox Live Marketplace.
  • Step 3: Laugh and throw money in the air, you baller.

[Thanks KP!]

JoystiqHow to buy Minecraft on Xbox 360 for $5 less than on your Xbox 360 [update: no more!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 May 2012 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4j4j-studiosbest-buymicrosoftMinecraftmojangmojang-specificationsxblaxblmxboxxbox-livexbox-live-arcadexbox-live-marketplaceWed, 09 May 2012 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft's E3 presser to stream through Xbox Live, Spike TV]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/04/microsofts-e3-presser-to-stream-through-xbox-live-spike-tv/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/04/microsofts-e3-presser-to-stream-through-xbox-live-spike-tv/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/04/microsofts-e3-presser-to-stream-through-xbox-live-spike-tv/#comments ImageAre you hoping to experience the thrill and excitement of a game manufacturer E3 press conference, but lacking the credentials to attend? Microsoft thinks that's just the dumbest, so the company's blowing the doors off of its upcoming E3 presser - at least virtually - with both Spike TV and Xbox Live streaming the event for all to see. Democracy!

Spike and Xbox Live's coverage begins one day ahead of the big show on Monday, June 4 - Microsoft likes to kick things off before anyone else at E3, you see. Interested parties can tune in at 12:30PM ET/ 9:30AM PT to catch the whole thing live. Keep an eye out for us in the crowd! You can tell us apart from everyone else because we're all 11 feet tall, by the way.

JoystiqMicrosoft's E3 presser to stream through Xbox Live, Spike TV originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 May 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2012kinectmicrosoftpress-conferencepresserspike-tvxboxxbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceFri, 04 May 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix receives underwhelming update on Xbox 360]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/09/netflix-receives-hardly-noticeable-update-on-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/09/netflix-receives-hardly-noticeable-update-on-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/09/netflix-receives-hardly-noticeable-update-on-xbox-360/#comments The Netflix app for Xbox 360 received an update today that improves some functionality, but ignores some long-standing complaints. You now have the ability to skip forward and back during play for movies and TV episodes, and a zoom function for those with 4:3 screens lets you convert letterbox to full screen.

One other notable tweak is social media integration for Facebook users outside of the States. There's also a single sign-on with cloud profiles, allowing members to access Netflix on another Xbox 360 (like, at a friend's house) with sign-in credentials. Handy!

Filed under "still not fixed": TV episodes still start automatically sans individual episode selection screen, and searching is still done with a string of letters, and not a keyboard interface. Maybe next time?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kinectmicrosoftNetflixupdatexboxxbox-live-marketplaceMon, 09 Apr 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Saints Row: The Third takes gangstas to space ... today!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/saints-row-the-third-takes-gangstas-to-space-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/saints-row-the-third-takes-gangstas-to-space-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/saints-row-the-third-takes-gangstas-to-space-today/#comments
Forget about EA sending copies of Mass Effect 3 into space -- that's child's play. THQ is taking things one step further and sending the Steelport gangstas into space with the latest Saints Row: The Third DLC pack. It's included if you have a Season Pass, otherwise it goes for 560 MS Points ($7).

Gallery: Saints Row: The Third (Gangstas in Space)

JoystiqSaints Row: The Third takes gangstas to space ... today! originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Activision is dropping the next Call of Duty Elite content pack for Modern Warfare 3 in Overwatch, a rooftop map for the game's multiplayer component. If you'd like to take a peek at that map, we've dropped the latest trailer just above.

The Overwatch DLC map for MW3 is exclusive to 360 for a limited time.

Gallery: Modern Warfare 3 (Call of Duty Elite: Overwatch)

JoystiqPSA: Modern Warfare 3 'Overwatch' out today [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Anyway, according to the Xbox Live Marketplace listing, Sonic 4 Episode 2 will feature online and offline co-op play with Tails, all set in an "all new game engine" with updated physics. The blurb further promises "four brand new Zones" and a "new special stage." From the shots that were released thus far, it's looking like Sonic and Tails should pack an extra pair of snow boots!

Gallery: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2

JoystiqSonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 details sneak out via XBLM listing originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The highlights of the sale are certainly the Deus Ex's Missing Link DLC and co-op adventure Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for 600 MSP ($7.50). There's also some attempted discounts on full downloads of Battlestations: Pacific, Just Cause 2 and Tomb Raider: Underworld; but chances are you can find better in your local bargain bin.

Another game worth checking out is updated original Tomb Raider: Legend: Anniversary, available in two chunks at 400 MSP ($5) apiece (caveat is you'll need to own TR: Legend since it's the DLC). So, try the first two levels before you buy the whole thing. Find the full list of discounts after the break.

Continue reading Big Square Enix Xbox Marketplace sale includes Deus Ex, Lara Croft

JoystiqBig Square Enix Xbox Marketplace sale includes Deus Ex, Lara Croft originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionDLCgames-on-demandJust-Cause-2lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-lightmicrosoftSaleSquare-EnixTomb-Raider-AnniversaryXBLMxboxxbox-live-marketplaceWed, 08 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: AC Revelations 'Mediterranean Traveler' DLC out today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/psa-ac-revelations-mediterranean-traveler-dlc-out-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/psa-ac-revelations-mediterranean-traveler-dlc-out-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/psa-ac-revelations-mediterranean-traveler-dlc-out-today/#comments It's not unusual to feel as if you can't get enough of Ezio -- that's part of his legendary charm, after all -- and today you can break off a little more with the Assassin's Creed: Revelations Mediterranean Traveler DLC pack. Mediterranean Traveler includes new trophies/achievements, and three new and three fan-favorite maps from Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood: Jerusalem, Constantinople and Dyers for the new, and Firenze, San Donato and Siena for the old.

Mediterranean Traveler is part of the Revelations Season Pass for PC, a $23 deal that includes all DLC for 20 percent less than purchasing the packs individually. For those condemned to paying full price, Mediterranean Traveler is available to download for $9.99 on PSN and PC, and for 800 MS Points (while they last) on XBLM.

Gallery: Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack (1/24/12)

Continue reading PSA: AC Revelations 'Mediterranean Traveler' DLC out today

JoystiqPSA: AC Revelations 'Mediterranean Traveler' DLC out today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creed-brotherhoodassassins-creed-revelationsDLCdownloadable-contentMediterranean-Travelermicrosoftpcplaystationps3psapublic-service-announcementseason-passsteamubisoftxblmxboxxbox-live-marketplaceTue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Syndicate co-op demo lands Jan. 31, Feb. 1 on XBL and PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/21/syndicate-co-op-demo-lands-jan-31-feb-1-on-xbla-and-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/21/syndicate-co-op-demo-lands-jan-31-feb-1-on-xbla-and-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/21/syndicate-co-op-demo-lands-jan-31-feb-1-on-xbla-and-psn/#comments The co-op demo for Syndicate launches on Xbox Live in North America and Europe on January 31, while the PlayStation Network version drops the same day in North America, and on February 1 for Europe. The demo covers the "Western Europe" co-op mission, in which you steal blueprints from Cayman Global and assassinate Colonel Enrico Gabron, one of nine co-op challenges in the full game.

Liking the Syndicate page on Facebook begets access to remixed tracks of the original Syndicate soundtrack by Digitalism, Flux Pavillion and Skrillex, which is newsworthy because until just now we thought Skrillex was the singer in some trendy rap-metal band. And possibly a girl. Huh.

Continue reading Syndicate co-op demo lands Jan. 31, Feb. 1 on XBL and PSN

JoystiqSyndicate co-op demo lands Jan. 31, Feb. 1 on XBL and PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>co-opDemomicrosoftpcplaystationplaystation-networkproject-redlimeps3PSNsyndicatexboxxbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceSat, 21 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox Live video consumption greatly increased in 2011; entertainment apps in higher demand]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/xbox-live-video-consumption-greatly-increased-in-2011-entertain/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/xbox-live-video-consumption-greatly-increased-in-2011-entertain/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/xbox-live-video-consumption-greatly-increased-in-2011-entertain/#comments Sure, there are lots of folks playing plain old video games on their Xbox 360s, but lots of folks are relying on their consoles to provide other forms of entertainment. The use of "entertainment apps" jumped dramatically with Xbox Live's introduction of several new programs late last year -- to the tune of 50 percent globally, Microsoft said in a recent release. And in the US that stat is much more dramatic, with "more than 60 percent" of Gold members employing the apps for up to an hour a day on average.

Video watching has also seen a marked increase, with global video consumption stats showing a 140 percent increase in 2011 over 2010. We suppose all of this could be little more than thinly veiled chest-pounding, but with 66 million Xbox 360s out there in the wild (as of earlier this month) and 35 million users on Xbox Live (as of August 2011), we'd call them a bit more telling than that.

Microsoft promises continued support of its entertainment app marketplace as 2012 continues, which we're hoping means the HBO Go app is arriving sooner, rather than later.

JoystiqXbox Live video consumption greatly increased in 2011; entertainment apps in higher demand originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appshbohbo-gomicrosoftxboxxbox-appsxbox-livexbox-live-appsxbox-live-marketplaceTue, 17 Jan 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Coming to Xbox Live: Saints Row 3 and Magic DLC, tower defense deals]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/10/coming-to-xbox-live-saints-row-3-and-magic-dlc-tower-defense-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/10/coming-to-xbox-live-saints-row-3-and-magic-dlc-tower-defense-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/10/coming-to-xbox-live-saints-row-3-and-magic-dlc-tower-defense-d/#comments Good ol' Marcus If you're looking to squeeze a little more fun out of those holiday titles, or if you're craving some tower defense, the next batch of Xbox Live content is for you. First up, Magic: The Gathering -Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 will receive its third deck expansion tomorrow, January 11, for 400 MS Points ($5). January 17 will see the release of the previously announced "Fenix Rising" DLC for Gears of War 3 and the "Genkibowl VII" DLC for Saints Row: The Third at 800 ($10) and 560 ($7) points, respectively.

Meanwhile, the current Deal of the Week slashes prices on several tower defense games. Gold members can currently pick up Dungeon Defenders for 800 points ($10) or Orcs Must Die! for 600 ($7.50), while both South Park and Defense Grid have been marked down to 400 ($5).

Head over to Major Nelson to check out the full list of upcoming content.

JoystiqComing to Xbox Live: Saints Row 3 and Magic DLC, tower defense deals originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deal-of-the-weekmicrosoftxblmxboxXbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceTue, 10 Jan 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[XBLM discounts Red Dead DLC in ninth day of savings]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/xblm-discounts-red-dead-dlc-in-ninth-day-of-savings/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/xblm-discounts-red-dead-dlc-in-ninth-day-of-savings/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/xblm-discounts-red-dead-dlc-in-ninth-day-of-savings/#comments With discounts being offered daily on Xbox Live across Microsoft's "12 Days of Deals" winter promotion, we've seen big price drops in everything from Fallout 3 and New Vegas to Halo: Reach. Today, Microsoft throws John Marston into the mix, offering price breaks on the entire Red Dead Redemption DLC catalog as well as the original game itself in downloadable form.

While all the DLC is seeing prices cut in half, the game itself varies in price depending on where you buy it. Here in the US, it'll run you $29.99 (25 percent off). Of course, if you don't already own the game and you buy it plus all this DLC, you'll be spending $5 more than the cost of the "Game of the Year" edition, which includes all the DLC plus a "brand-new hardcore single-player mode." Weigh your options wisely, partners!

JoystiqXBLM discounts Red Dead DLC in ninth day of savings originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12-days-of-dealsdlcdownloadable-contentmicrosoftRed-Dead-Redemptionrockstarrockstar-gamesrockstar-san-diegoundead-nightmarexblmxboxxbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceThu, 29 Dec 2011 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Halo prices dropped across the board on XBLM today, discounts on other titles in the pipeline]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/27/halo-prices-dropped-across-the-board-on-xblm-today-discounts-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/27/halo-prices-dropped-across-the-board-on-xblm-today-discounts-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/27/halo-prices-dropped-across-the-board-on-xblm-today-discounts-on/#comments It's pretty unlikely at this point that you own an Xbox 360 without a copy of Halo: Reach in some form or another. But if for some crazy reason you just got an Xbox 360 and you're still missing out on Bungie's swan song to the Spartans, Microsoft's got a digital version of the game discounted alongside all of its DLC (well, most of it, anyway -- the Anniversary Map Pack is sadly absent).

There's also a handful of Avatar clothing/items, as well as the always thrilling "Anchor 9 Premium Theme," you big collector, you. Head to Xbox.com's Halo: Reach section to see how today's discounts apply to your region.

Should Halo not be your particular bag, a whole mess of other deals are being offering in the coming days and weeks, mostly of the Hasbro variety. Major Nelson has conveniently compiled them for you right here.

JoystiqHalo prices dropped across the board on XBLM today, discounts on other titles in the pipeline originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deal-of-the-weekdiscountsdlcdownloadable-contentHalo-Reachhasbromicrosoftxblmxblxxboxxbox-live-marketplaceTue, 27 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox Live savings, day 7: Forza 4 content discounted]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/26/xbox-live-savings-day-7-forza-4-content-discounted/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/26/xbox-live-savings-day-7-forza-4-content-discounted/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/26/xbox-live-savings-day-7-forza-4-content-discounted/#comments You've got yourself a brand new copy of Forza Motorsport 4 from Grandma, a full day off from work for holidays, and a general attitude of not accepting standard pricing, right? Perfect, because Microsoft is offering major discounts -- today only -- on Forza 4 content over Xbox Live, including that "Drifter Race Suit" your Avatar has been asking for.

Okay, okay, the normally $30 "season pass" is also being discounted to $22.50, while last month's "November Speed Pack" is also lowered in price to 280 MS Points ($3.50) from 560. That Drift Racer suit is also half off but, you know, you probably don't need that. No matter what your Avatar tells you.

JoystiqXbox Live savings, day 7: Forza 4 content discounted originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Moving on to Deal of the Week, this week covers "Japan's Finest," offering Hard Corps: Uprising and Radiant Silvergun at $7.50 each, while Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury and Guwange can be had for $5 apiece. Next week's deal will see the Rock of Ages price chipped down to a very reasonable $5, providing an excellent method for settling any family arguments during Christmas dinner.

Head over to Major Nelson for the full release schedule.

JoystiqXbox Live schedule: Sonic CD is $5, Rock of Ages half price, more! originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deal-of-the-weekmicrosoftsonic-cdxblmxboxxbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceTue, 13 Dec 2011 17:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox Live Black Friday goes all day, doesn't have stock limitations]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/25/xbox-live-black-friday-goes-all-day-doesnt-have-stock-limitati/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/25/xbox-live-black-friday-goes-all-day-doesnt-have-stock-limitati/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/25/xbox-live-black-friday-goes-all-day-doesnt-have-stock-limitati/#comments We'll admit it -- the Xbox Live Black Friday deals aren't exactly as thrilling as the competition's are, but there are still some big savings to be had. Take, for instance, the massively discounted Marvel vs Capcom 2 for just 320 MS Points ($4!), or Fallout 3's Games on Demand release -- sans DLC -- at 25 percent off (pricing varies by region -- $22.49 in the US). Those are both pretty solid deals!

Microsoft's Major Nelson also promises more deals this coming "Cyber" Monday, so if today's offers aren't as exciting as you'd hoped, there'll be even more in the coming days. Oh, and there's always the week-long XBL sale that Microsoft is running -- Super Meat Boy is still only $5 and still really great!

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Gallery: Assassin's Creed: Revelations ("Ancestors" DLC)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ancestorsassassins-creed-revelationsdlcdownloadable-contentmicrosoftpcplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnsteamubisoftxboxxbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceWed, 16 Nov 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ms. Splosion Man half off, '2K Publisher sale' this week on XBLM]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/ms-splosion-man-half-off-2k-publisher-sale-this-week-on-xblm/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/ms-splosion-man-half-off-2k-publisher-sale-this-week-on-xblm/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/ms-splosion-man-half-off-2k-publisher-sale-this-week-on-xblm/#comments Cotton candy pandas! Ms. Splosion Man, Twisted Pixel's solid sequel to the imitation-worthy 'Splosion Man, is on sale this week for 400 MSP ($5). Next week will see Sega's Streets of Rage 2 and Crazy Taxi on sale for 200 MSP ($2.50) and 400 MSP, respectively.

This week also has a "2K Publisher sale" with "up to 50 percent off" all items. We obtained a list of the discounted items, which includes BioShock 2's "Minerva's Den" for $5, Borderlands DLC and The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom.

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Major Nelson also posted an audio clip of the Original Xbox's dashboard transition sound. Internally, at Microsoft's Xbox division, this day is also celebrated as "Thank Gawd for the Halo Franchise Day."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avatarsmicrosoftXBLMxboxXbox-Live-MarketplaceTue, 15 Nov 2011 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Call of Duty Elite now available on Xbox Live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/07/psa-call-of-duty-elite-now-available-on-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/07/psa-call-of-duty-elite-now-available-on-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/07/psa-call-of-duty-elite-now-available-on-xbox-live/#comments You may not be able to buy copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 just yet (well, not all of you), but you can always get yourself queued up for battle with the game's Elite application, which is already available for download via Xbox Live Marketplace. Coming in at just under 100MB, it ... uh ... doesn't do very much until you have a copy of MW3 and some multiplayer under your belt, as we were met with a prompt on load asking us to do as much before jumping into Elite.

The client has yet to arrive on the PlayStation 3's PSN, but we're betting it'll be available tomorrow at some point alongside the company's weekly content update. Unfortunately for PC users, Elite won't be available at launch tomorrow, but instead will arrive "when it's ready." And in case you haven't been paying attention, the game launches tomorrow on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

JoystiqPSA: Call of Duty Elite now available on Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New XBLA titles include Burger Time World Tour this week, with Fusion Genesis on November 9. Check out Major Nelson's post for all the details, which include DLC for Batman: Arkham City, Dead Rising 2 and Forza 4.

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Also, hey, if you're not one of the over 2 million people who own and adore Trials HD, here's another chance to grab it on the cheap (600 MS Points/$7.50). It's unclear when the "Extreme Shopping" sale will end, so we've asked Microsoft for more info. For now, enjoy the sweet, sweet savings while you can.

Update: This post originally had ilomilo listed as on sale for $5, which is false. Sorry about that!

[Image credit: Ronald Wong]

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If you purchased the DLC before it was removed from the Marketplace, tell Capcom about it here by clicking the "Ask a Question" button and selecting "General" or "Tech Support - General" from the category drop-downs. As soon as the updated DLC is back on Live, you'll receive an email containing a code to re-download your snazzy new digs. Just don't forget to delete your old new digs before downloading your new new digs.

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Bethesda revealed the news this morning via press release, which also indicated we'll see more than two "add-on content drops" for Skyrim after the game launches. Given the kind of expansions we've seen for the Fallout titles and Oblivion, we expect the folks at Bethesda have some serious plans in mind for DLC support.

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JoystiqFirst two Skyrim DLC packs heading to Xbox 360 first originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gizmodo recently previewed the updated software, revealing a number of its new, tantalizing features, such as the ability to watch two games on ESPN 3 at once, and a live score feed on the side of the UI.

The highlight feature is the new Guide, a carousel of thumbnails showing currently streaming programs, each of which include stats, scores and information about each game. Check out a video demonstration of the software on Gizmodo, and join us in wishing for a future where every sport is simulcast conveniently on our gaming consoles. (We've just got to get our Jai-alai fix.)

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DLC for several Microsoft-published titles is also on sale, including content for Halo: Reach, Gears of War 2, Forza 3, Fable 3 and Alan Wake. This sale is not part of the Deal of the Week promotion, and appears to be open to both Gold and Silver members of Xbox Live.

As for next week's deal, well, it's a bit strange. Microsoft is offering the ability to change your Gamertag at a discount. It normally costs $10 to change an Xbox Live moniker, but next week's "deal" drops the price to just $7. So, if you hate your Gamertag but not quite enough to justify ten bucks, next week's deal is for you.

JoystiqXBLM deals: Mass Effect 2 and Microsoft Studios DLC, Gamertag change originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those who managed to grab 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in the leaderboard by the end of the challenge will win a prize pack including a Ms. 'Splosion Man statue, Destructoid bobble head and T-shirts and posters. One random contestant will also receive a Twisted Pixel prize pack, so even those without the best 'sploding skills have a shot at winning something.

In addition to the TMS challenge, Twisted Pixel has also released a new level for the original 'Splosion Man. The level serves as a quick prologue to Ms. 'Splosion Man, and details just how the team at Big Science lured him into a trap. The DLC is free and available now on Xbox Live Marketplace.

Gallery: Ms. 'Splosion Man TMS Challenge (6/21/11)

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JoystiqFallout New Vegas: Old World Blues trailer is a big ol' pile of crazy originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Could this be the service Microsoft announced during its E3 2011 press conference, and has yet to speak about with any specificity? Or is it some derivation of the rumored Xbox Live Diamond project? That remains unclear, but with the company's plans to launch some form of streaming television on Xbox 360 this fall, it stands to reason we'll hear more about what's actually going on in the not-so-distant future.

Update: Microsoft tells us it "doesn't comment on rumors or speculations," as expected. We'd also like to point out that while Microsoft's Zune Marketplace has had the ability to stream content for some time, today's rumor specifically pertains to a subscription for the Marketplace content to be streamed.

JoystiqRumor: Zune Marketplace revamped on Xbox 360 as streaming video service originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftstreaming-televisionxboxxbox-livexbox-live-marketplacezunezune-marketplaceFri, 08 Jul 2011 11:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Dirt 3 Monte Carlo DLC now available worldwide]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/29/dirt-3-monte-carlo-dlc-now-available-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/29/dirt-3-monte-carlo-dlc-now-available-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/29/dirt-3-monte-carlo-dlc-now-available-worldwide/#comments Codemasters probably had no idea the accidental synergy it was creating, dropping the Monte Carlo DLC for Dirt 3 the same week that the soon-to-be hit romantic comedy of the same name was arriving in theaters, but here we are. Unfortunately, Selena Gomez isn't a new rallycross driver in the upcoming pack, and as far as we know, there isn't any rallycross in the film. What a waste!

Regardless, the $10 pack is now available on both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 via their respective digital storefronts, and on PC via the Games for Windows Marketplace. It comprises eight new tracks set in the miniscule Mediterranean monarchy of Monaco (specifically Monte Carlo, of course). If, like us, you don't have a summer villa in the DLC's lavish setting, you may want to take a peek at the maps in action before purchasing the pack -- for that, we suggest heading into our gallery below.

Gallery: DiRT 3 (Monte Carlo Track Pack DLC)

JoystiqDirt 3 Monte Carlo DLC now available worldwide originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Visit GameStop store and pre-order DLC
  • Wait until release day
  • Receive download voucher from GameStop
  • Enter code and enjoy
Now, contrast this with purchasing the DLC on release day via Xbox Live:
  • Sit on couch
  • Press "A" button
We should point out that, unlike GameStop's Halo: Reach DLC promotion, an Annihilation pre-order doesn't even come with any bonuses. That said, GameStop sold a quarter-million vouchers for the Black Ops "Escalation" DLC, so what do we know?

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JoystiqEl Shaddai demo now on North American Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>el-shaddaiEl-Shaddai-Ascension-of-the-Metatronignition-entertainmentmicrosoftxblmxboxxbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceWed, 08 Jun 2011 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Oblivion expansions, Fallout 3 DLC half off on XBL this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/oblivion-expansions-fallout-3-dlc-half-off-on-xbl-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/oblivion-expansions-fallout-3-dlc-half-off-on-xbl-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/oblivion-expansions-fallout-3-dlc-half-off-on-xbl-this-week/#comments It's been nearly five years, but that notorious Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion "Horse Armor" DLC is finally on sale. Along with the "Shivering Isles" and "Knights of the Nine" expansion packs, the equine armor is discounted by 50 percent as this week's Xbox Live deal.

Keeping with the Bethesda theme, three of Fallout 3's DLC packs -- "Mothership Zeta," "Operation Anchorage," and "Broken Steel" -- are similarly discounted, as well as a handful of Avatar items. There has never been a better week to dress up an Avatar as a Vault 101 wastelander and buy virtual armor for a virtual horse. Head past the break for the full list of discounts.

Continue reading Oblivion expansions, Fallout 3 DLC half off on XBL this week

JoystiqOblivion expansions, Fallout 3 DLC half off on XBL this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 May 2011 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avatarbethesdabroken-steeldeal-of-the-weekdlcdownloadable-contentfallout-3knights-of-the-ninemicrosoftmothership-zetaoperation-anchorageshivering-islesThe-Elder-Scrolls-IVThe-Elder-Scrolls-IV-Oblivionxblmxboxxbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceTue, 24 May 2011 12:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Armed Forces now have billing address option on Xbox Live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/05/armed-forces-now-have-billing-address-option-on-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/05/armed-forces-now-have-billing-address-option-on-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/05/armed-forces-now-have-billing-address-option-on-xbox-live/#comments Members of the Armed Forces living in U.S. military bases or stationed overseas used to be faced with an unforeseen hassle when accessing Xbox Live -- due to their roving home, entering billing information could be a genuine pain. Thankfully, the problem has been alleviated, as Major Nelson has announced the arrival of three new options for credit card addresses, which allow the armed forces to register cards using their respective Military States.

These users can update their information now through their console or the billing section of Xbox.com, changing their billing address to AA (Armed Forces of the Americas), AE (Armed Forces Europe) or AP (Armed Forces Pacific). We're big fans of anything Xbox can do to make our military personnel's leisure time as convenient (and, well, leisurely) as possible.

JoystiqArmed Forces now have billing address option on Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 May 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>armed-forcesmicrosoftmilitaryXBLXBLMxboxxbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceThu, 05 May 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Castlevania content marked down by 50 percent on XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/03/castlevania-content-marked-down-by-50-percent-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/03/castlevania-content-marked-down-by-50-percent-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/03/castlevania-content-marked-down-by-50-percent-on-xbla/#comments Alright, it's official -- America's got vampire fever. Why not channel your friends and families' unswerving love for romantic bloodsucker fiction into something a little healthier? Maybe turn them onto Castlevania: Symphony of the Night or Harmony of Despair, which are half-price on XBLA this week.

Continue reading Castlevania content marked down by 50 percent on XBLA

JoystiqCastlevania content marked down by 50 percent on XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 May 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>castlevania-harmony-of-despaircastlevania-symphony-of-the-nightkonamimicrosoftxblaxboxxbox-live-marketplaceTue, 03 May 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox Live discounts Dead Rising 2 content]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/26/xbox-live-discounts-dead-rising-2-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/26/xbox-live-discounts-dead-rising-2-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/26/xbox-live-discounts-dead-rising-2-content/#comments When grappling with the undead apocalypse, few traits are quite as important as frugality. Well, okay, speed, strength and general survival skills are helpful too, but ... well, saving cash is just vital. You can start with this weeklong discount on Dead Rising 2 content on Xbox Live Marketplace.

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JoystiqXbox Live discounts Dead Rising 2 content originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdead-rising-2microsoftxblmxboxxbox-live-marketplaceTue, 26 Apr 2011 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox Live April schedule redux: Gears 3 beta, deals on Limbo, Shadow Complex and other MGS content]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/12/xbox-live-april-schedule-redux-gears-3-beta-deals-on-limbo-sh/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/12/xbox-live-april-schedule-redux-gears-3-beta-deals-on-limbo-sh/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/12/xbox-live-april-schedule-redux-gears-3-beta-deals-on-limbo-sh/#comments It's going to be a busy month on Xbox Live. Not only is the Gears of War 3 beta set to drop on April 25 for those who pre-ordered through GameStop (April 18 for those who snagged Bulletstorm), there's also a half-month full of XBLA games, Games on Demand titles and deals -- even some slashed prices on Microsoft Game Studios content, like the Halo: Reach Noble Map Pack and Alan Wake's The Writer DLC.

Let's get to it, shall we?

Gallery: Gears of War 3 (multiplayer maps)

Continue reading Xbox Live April schedule redux: Gears 3 beta, deals on Limbo, Shadow Complex and other MGS content

JoystiqXbox Live April schedule redux: Gears 3 beta, deals on Limbo, Shadow Complex and other MGS content originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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