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Nom nom -- geddit? Our brains are munching on the best games of 2010, and in this final episode of the year, Alexander and Dave discuss their personal favorites and read off some top-five lists sent in by listeners. Is there a better way to recover from all of that Christmas cheer you ingested? Get your ears in the spirit of games discussion by grabbing the latest episode below!

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Hosts: Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle)

Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta

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JoystiqXbox 360 Fancast 194 -- 2010 GOTY Nom-apalooza originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fancastmicrosoftx3fxboxxbox-360-fancastMon, 27 Dec 2010 15:25:00 ESTXbox 360 Fancast 194 -- 2010 GOTY Nom-apaloozaRichard Mitchell, Alexander Sliwinski, David Hinkle1:18:45xbox 360 fancast podcast videogames video games joystiq<![CDATA[Xbox 360 Fancast 190 -- What's Frappening?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/xbox-360-fancast-190-whats-frappening/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/xbox-360-fancast-190-whats-frappening/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/xbox-360-fancast-190-whats-frappening/#comments You're in for quite the piping-hot treat of justice today, as the Xbox 360 Fancast crew find themselves in rare form for the 190th episode of this podcasting institution. There's plenty of punny taglines for our coffee-themed super hero we've concocted in our noggins, but there's also talk of this Xbox 360 video games console thing, as well -- specifically, about how well Kinect has been doing and how much fun it is to stab your friends. Download and listen, lest you allow the Borgia to win!

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Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle)

Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; Break: "Musow" by Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba

For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group

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JoystiqXbox 360 Fancast 190 -- What's Frappening? originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Assassins-Creed-BrotherhoodAssassins-Creed-Multiplayerfancastkinectmicrosoftmicrosoft-kinectubisoftx3fxboxxbox-360-fancastMon, 22 Nov 2010 19:00:00 ESTXbox 360 Fancast 190 -- What's Frappening?Richard Mitchell, Alexander Sliwinski, David Hinkle1:01:16xbox 360 fancast podcast videogames video games joystiq<![CDATA[Xbox 360 Fancast 189 -- Finding Hinkle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/15/xbox-360-fancast-189-finding-hinkle/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/15/xbox-360-fancast-189-finding-hinkle/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/15/xbox-360-fancast-189-finding-hinkle/#comments There's a lot of talk about important things in this week's episode of X3F. We talk up the huge sales of Call of Duty: Black Ops and, of course, the impending sale of Harmonix. These things pale in comparison to the real topic of conversation however, because you must know that there is an intruder in your home ... and its name is Kinect. That's right: Kinect is watching you. What's more, we have proof (and a catchy theme song).

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Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; Break: "Fever Dreaming" by No Age

For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group

Continue reading Xbox 360 Fancast 189 -- Finding Hinkle

JoystiqXbox 360 Fancast 189 -- Finding Hinkle originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The flood continues this week, with more and more fourth quarter gaming goodies falling from the sky. And with the flood comes the ever-present question: Which games deserve my money? Listen as we ponder the question without ever properly answering it! We've also got plenty of Kinect talk -- because that's coming out next week, remember? And finally, just for the hell of it, we talk about Ice T.

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Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle)

Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; Break: "I Remember, You Were Wild" by Kelley Stoltz

For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group

Continue reading Xbox 360 Fancast 186 -- Previously on X3F

JoystiqXbox 360 Fancast 186 -- Previously on X3F originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fancastKinectmicrosoftx3fxboxMon, 25 Oct 2010 17:40:00 ESTXbox 360 186 -- Previously on X3FRichard Mitchell, Alexander Sliwinski, David Hinkle1:35:39xbox 360 fancast podcast videogames video games joystiq<![CDATA[Xbox 360 Fancast 185 -- Richard Draper Goes to Memphis]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/18/xbox-360-fancast-185-richard-draper-goes-to-memphis/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/18/xbox-360-fancast-185-richard-draper-goes-to-memphis/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/18/xbox-360-fancast-185-richard-draper-goes-to-memphis/#comments While Richard is away, Alexander and Dave will play. Tune in for more discussion on Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, our proposed X3F Flab-Off and some discussion on the September NPDs. Grab the latest episode via your preferred means below and jump past the break for this week's links.

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Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; Break: "Strictly Rule" by Vetiver

For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group

Continue reading Xbox 360 Fancast 185 -- Richard Draper Goes to Memphis

JoystiqXbox 360 Fancast 185 -- Richard Draper Goes to Memphis originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fancastjoystiq-xbox-podcastmicrosoftx3fxboxxbox-360-fancastYour-Shape-Fitness-EvolvedMon, 18 Oct 2010 16:20:00 ESTXbox 360 Fancast 185 -- Richard Draper Goes to MemphisRichard Mitchell, Alexander Sliwinski, David Hinkle58:33xbox 360 fancast podcast videogames video games joystiq<![CDATA[Xbox 360 Fancast 179.5 -- PAX Prime 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/06/xbox-360-fancast-179-5-pax-prime-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/06/xbox-360-fancast-179-5-pax-prime-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/06/xbox-360-fancast-179-5-pax-prime-2010/#comments It may be a holiday here in the US, but the show must go on! This isn't a traditional episode -- instead, we're just talking PAX Prime 2010, answering some questions from Twitter and addressing some fanmail. We're trying to keep it casual, you know, so pull up a chair, grab a frosty beverage and kick it with your X3F buddies below. Enjoy!

Oh, and we'd like to thank @_misterd_ for releasing the butterflies in the wonderful chop above.

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 Hosts: Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle)

Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Bandages" by Hot Hot Heat.

JoystiqXbox 360 Fancast 179.5 -- PAX Prime 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fancastmicrosoftpaxpax-2010pax-prime-2010x3fxboxxbox-360-fancastMon, 06 Sep 2010 18:03:00 ESTXbox 360 Fancast 179.5 -- PAX Prime 2010Richard Mitchell, Alexander Sliwinski, David Hinkle1:11:46xbox 360 fancast podcast videogames video games joystiq<![CDATA[Xbox 360 Fancast 133 -- Bro'in Out, eh?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/07/xbox-360-fancast-133-broin-out-eh/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/07/xbox-360-fancast-133-broin-out-eh/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/07/xbox-360-fancast-133-broin-out-eh/#comments Even with Richard and Dustin heading off to PAX, the X3F train rolls on. Alexander and Xav tackle a pile of Fanmail and bring special guest Jake Reardon (Xbox Canada's Community Manager) along for the journey. We laugh, discuss the gaming industry and drink brandy from fancy glasses ... like gentlemen.

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Hosts: Xav de Matos (Snypz), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander)

Special Guest: Jake Reardon (Jaken Bear) - Xbox Canada Community Manager

Produced by Xav de Matos

Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta.

JoystiqXbox 360 Fancast 133 -- Bro'in Out, eh? originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Stick a fork in it, E3 2009 is done. Join us for our final late-night Xbox 360 Fancast. We talk about our last day which included Mass Effect 2, Halo 3: ODST, Blur, Need for Speed: Shift and so much more.

Also, we discuss the Joystiq E3 2009 Reader Meet-Up. And discuss Dustin eating Marmite ... and boy does he eat Marmite! Watch the entire thing happen in the video after the break!

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Hosts: Xav de Matos (Snypz), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Kevin Kelly (Shazam).

Produced by Xav de Matos

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Continue reading Xbox 360 Fancast 122 -- E3 2009 Special 4 [Update]

JoystiqXbox 360 Fancast 122 -- E3 2009 Special 4 [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now that 2008 has come to a close with both team X3F and the X3F community deciding the best games of 2008, we're feeling a little '08 nostalgic for some reason. Maybe we have an attachment disorder or are just in awe of how amazing 2008 was, but whatever the case, we wanted to revisit last year. So, we dug through the official X3F statistical library and uncovered the top fifteen most trafficked stories of 2008. All of which can be viewed in their news glory after the break.

According to the traffic reports, Rock Band, Call of Duty, Gears of War, Xbox hardware revisions and NXE Avatars were all the rage in '08. Interesting stuff. Oh how we miss you already 2008. You were good to all of us, even the bad fanboys. But now, we say goodbye and welcome 2009 into our hearts as we look forward to what gaming news is yet to come.

Continue reading X3F's top stories of 2008

JoystiqX3F's top stories of 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You kicked, you screamed, you demanded and after an all night discussion among team X3F, we gave in. Your wish has been granted, your dreams have com true, because Xbox 360 Fanboy is now on Twitter.

Go ahead, check us out, watch for each and every tweet and be sure to stalk follow us. Oh, and don't worry about getting X3F spammed. We'll only tweet the most interesting and self promoting 360 goods.

With your Twitter powers combined, we are X3F!

JoystiqX3F is now on Twitter! originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>twitterx3fxbox-360-fanboyThu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[It's Thanksgiving Day, now pass the gravy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/27/its-thanksgiving-day-now-pass-the-gravy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/27/its-thanksgiving-day-now-pass-the-gravy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/27/its-thanksgiving-day-now-pass-the-gravy/#commentsFiled under:


Today is Thanksgiving in the United States, a national holiday when friends and family come together to gorge themselves, eat various poultry and pour on extra helpings of gravy. It being Thanksgiving also means you'll be seeing less news on X3F today (collective sigh ... ), because we'll be doing the whole family thing, taking it easy and doing a lot of gaming.

For our fanboy friends in Europe, Canada and every other worldly place that isn't the U.S., we wish you a very happy un-Thanksgiving and hope you get a chance to participate in today's overeating ritual. On behalf of all of us at X3F, have a wonderful Thanksgiving (or un-Thanksgiving) and be sure to find time to express your gratitude to your 360.

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JoystiqIt's Thanksgiving Day, now pass the gravy originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>metax3fThu, 27 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[How to transfer gold and items into Fable 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/21/how-to-transfer-gold-and-items-into-fable-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/21/how-to-transfer-gold-and-items-into-fable-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/21/how-to-transfer-gold-and-items-into-fable-2/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

If you've spent a few hours building up a mass of gold in Fable 2 Pub Games for Xbox Live Arcade or earned in-game swag through the game's website, our compadres at X3F have created a video tutorial guiding you through the steps of getting the gold and items into the game.

Although unconfirmed, we've heard various sources say that those who cheated at Pub Games start the game with full corruption, rendering you quite hideous in appearance. Stay tuned all week to X3F for more Fable 2 coverage, including a guided tour of Albion.

JoystiqHow to transfer gold and items into Fable 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Attention to all you snazzy iPhone users out there, X3F is proud to announce a brand new version of Xbox 360 Fanboy formatted specifically for your phone of choice: i.xbox360fanboy.com. Mobile users have been enjoying our regular mobile offering m.xbox360fanboy.com for some time now, but this new mobile site is built with iPhones in mind. However, if you're not rocking Apple's latest wallet-sucking wonder machine, you'll be happy to know that i.xbox360fanboy.com works great on regular mobile browsers too!

You get all the same information posted on Xbox 360 Fanboy and now i.xbox360fanboy.com even includes comments! Next time you're on the go and have a hankering for some Xbox 360 news, give it a try. It's still considered to be in 'beta,' so be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments.

JoystiqiPhone and mobile users: read X3F at i.xbox360fanboy.com originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>i.xbox360fanboy.commetax3fxbox-360-fanboyFri, 05 Sep 2008 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Rock Band export feature in action]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/04/video-rock-band-export-feature-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/04/video-rock-band-export-feature-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/04/video-rock-band-export-feature-in-action/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Richard Mitchell, master and commander over at X3F, has put together a dandy little video chronicling what Xbox 360 owners can expect during the Rock Band export process, which Harmonix fully detailed today. The video shows the relatively painless process (with Benny Hill theme music interlude) involved in the 400 ($5) 1.5GB transfer.

JoystiqVideo: Rock Band export feature in action originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Wednesday will see the latest round in the eternal battle between pirates and ninjas arrive on Xbox Live Arcade. Although we caught them coexisting on film at PAX 2008, know well that these two groups are still very much rivals, ready to take desperate measures (dodgeball, naturally) to settle their scores once and for all. (Or at least until someone comes up with another PvN game concept.)

X3F had the opportunity to play the game's developer, Blazing Lizard, in a number of multiplayer modes featured in the final game (but that weren't originally; it was just going to be a one-mode affair) and survived to offer their thoughts. Click here to get your read on, whether you wear a black hood or an eye patch.

JoystiqX3F goes hooks-on with Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball multiplayer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey kids, this is just an informative update to inform you about some information regarding today's blogging schedule. Today being Labor Day and us being from the U.S., we're taking it easy (Xav is from Canada, but we're being told the day of labor is also celebrated up north) and we're all collectively attempting to recover from PAX. So, be warned, news may be light today, but our schedule should return to normal in the days to come. Happy Labor Day, happy Monday, happy existence ... it's time to go back to sleep. Sleep is good.

P.S. We wrangled up a mountain of swag to giveaway, so watch for PAX fanswags in the weeks to come.

JoystiqCelebrating Labor Day and recovering from PAX originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pax08x3fMon, 01 Sep 2008 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PAX 08: It's a PAX'ified X3F sticker gallery]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/31/pax-08-its-a-paxified-x3f-sticker-gallery/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/31/pax-08-its-a-paxified-x3f-sticker-gallery/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/31/pax-08-its-a-paxified-x3f-sticker-gallery/#commentsFiled under:

We did it during E3 and figured we'd do it again. It's back and better than ever, the oh so cool and 100% organic X3F sticker gallery this time from the Penny Arcade Expo 2008. Yippy! And after two days of walking the show floor, we were able to corner and subsequently stick a few Bungie employees including the Marty as well as The Behemoth's Dan Paladin, Torpex's Bill Dugan, a Blue Knight, Gears' Josh and Pete, Claude from HBO and MORE! All the sticky X3F PAX stickering is galleried below, minus any ninja-sticks. Don't worry though, we'll get some ninja-sticks in before PAX ends ... we plomise.

JoystiqPAX 08: It's a PAX'ified X3F sticker gallery originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pax08x3fx3f-stickersSun, 31 Aug 2008 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The X3F Fancast Defense Force podcast is go!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/the-x3f-fancast-defense-force-podcast-is-go/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/the-x3f-fancast-defense-force-podcast-is-go/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/the-x3f-fancast-defense-force-podcast-is-go/#commentsFiled under:

In light of a certain group's attack on our X3F Fancast and overall fanboy way a life, a collection of devoted X3F lovin' fanboys (some, just like you) have banded together to defend us all against such evil. And they call themselves the X3F Fancast Defense Force. They're a group of fanboys who not only defend Fanboy Towers through legal and mostly illegal ways, but also help promote X3F love across the world. Something our planet obviously needs more of.

And wouldn't you know there's an official X3FFDF podcast (mp3) that just released yesterday (it's the first episode, so go easy on 'em) featuring fanboys Richard, Matt and Patrick as well as fangirl Holly (GIRLZ OMG!) talking Xbox 360, defense force tactics and (of course) X3F shenanigans. You never know, you may even hear a few familiar blogger voices on the podcast in the months to come.

If you want to be in the know regarding all future podcasts, upcoming events or recent X3F attacks, simply make your way over to the official X3FFDF website and join the official X3FFDF Facebook group. Let's take a stand and spread unconditional X3F love!

JoystiqThe X3F Fancast Defense Force podcast is go! originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>x3fx3f-fancast-defense-forcex3ffdfMon, 25 Aug 2008 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Come and get your own official X3F sticker! [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/22/come-and-get-your-own-official-x3f-sticker/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/22/come-and-get-your-own-official-x3f-sticker/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/22/come-and-get-your-own-official-x3f-sticker/#commentsFiled under:

Update: Oh teh noez! Our X3F sticker supply has quickly and efficiently been claimed by enthusiastic fanboys, meaning that we don't have anymore to give away. Sorry to those who wanted a sticker and were turned down, because there is no more X3F sticker love to share ...

You've seen 'em stuck to your favorite developers and the gaming industry's finest during E3. Plastered on faces, on people's mouths and even ninja-stuck to others' backs. And now, seeing that we've heard some amount of demand, we're giving away X3F stickers to those who want one but weren't able to attend the reader meetup last Thursday.

To snag your free, circular X3F vinyl sticker of love, simply head over to our Facebook group Xbox 360 Fancast Friends to get all the details. It will involve some emailing and self addressed stamp envelope sending, but to our diehard fanboys, it's totally worth the effort. Go now, go get all your sticker request details over on our Facebook discussion post.

JoystiqCome and get your own official X3F sticker! [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>x3fx3f-stickersTue, 22 Jul 2008 04:35:00 EST<![CDATA[E308: We can model X3F]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/e308-we-can-model-x3f/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/e308-we-can-model-x3f/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/e308-we-can-model-x3f/#commentsFiled under:

Towards the end of the Fable 2 / Banjo-Kazooie event during last week's E3 festivities, while we ninja-stalked Lionhead's Peter Molyneux, our own Richard Mitchell decided to pose for Gamerscore Blog's Dirty Diva. And, as you can see, Richard successfully posed an "X", "3" and an "F", though Dustin had to redirect his "3" seeing that Richard's first attempt to model the number was a bit backwards. X3F bloggers: We can spell, we can model and, darnit, we look good doing it too.

JoystiqE308: We can model X3F originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-08e3-2008e308x3fMon, 21 Jul 2008 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[E308: The Joystiq / X3F reader meetup recap-o-pix]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/e3-08-the-joystiq-x3f-reader-meetup-recap-o-pix/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/e3-08-the-joystiq-x3f-reader-meetup-recap-o-pix/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/e3-08-the-joystiq-x3f-reader-meetup-recap-o-pix/#commentsFiled under: ,

Last night, we went out of E3 in style and on our own partying terms by hosting a Joystiq and X3F Reader Meetup event in Santa Monica, California. The turnout was great (something close to 300 readers attended), we ate some pizza, chit-chatted some, gave out a couple hundred pounds of swag and the highlight of the meetup was Rock Band 2. You read correctly, the guys from Harmonix showed up with Rock Band 2 (which is freakin' amazing btw) and new instruments in hand to let everyone try out the new setup. All in all it was a great way to close out the E3 week and for those who attended, we send a gigantic "thank you!" your way. Without your support we'd be nothing but a few sad and lonely fanboys.

Check out the photographic reader meetup recap below and for more meetup coverage, jump on over to Joystiq and browse their photos too.


Gallery: Joystiq Post-E3 2008 Party

JoystiqE308: The Joystiq / X3F reader meetup recap-o-pix originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We just wanted to update you on our (Richard and Dustin) current status as it pertains to E3 2008. Simply stated, the expo is now over and we're jetting out of Los Angeles in the next few hours. This in turn means a few things. The first, most obvious conclusion being that WE SURVIVED E3! The long hours we put in all week, experienced by not only those in LA but team X3F back at Fanboy Towers were grueling. But our brains haven't exploded under the stress so we can't complain too much. As a result of our leaving of E3 we probably will not be updating as much as we should be today. We'll do our best, but no promises. Finally, you should be seeing some E3 wrap-up coverage heading into the weekend and carrying over into early next week. We have a backlog of E3 hands on impressions and general news that (due to there only being 24 hours in a day) we just couldn't get to.

Again, thanks to everyone for sharing a memorable E3 2008 with all of us at X3F. It was exciting, it was stressful, but overall we'll be walking away from this week with a grin on our face and dreams of special Xbox 360 releases that will be coming later this year. Tata.

JoystiqE308: Time to leave, time to go home originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>E3e3-08e3-2008e308x3fFri, 18 Jul 2008 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[E308 X3F Sticker Gallery: The lions roar]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-the-lions-roar/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-the-lions-roar/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-the-lions-roar/#commentsFiled under: ,

We have yet another photographic E3 delivery for you early this morning, so make sure you're at home ready for our arrival, sign on the dotted line and allow us to dump the visual goodness in your outstretched arms. It's totally worth it too, because we have another round of E3 X3F Sticker Gallery pictures for your viewing entertainment. We were able spread our sticker love onto the chests of Peter Molyneux and his entire Lionhead pride, the more than human Denis Dyack and Ensemble's long haired Graeme Devine. We'll continue our X3F sticker lovin' and you keep on your X3F sticker viewing. Go get viewing.

JoystiqE308 X3F Sticker Gallery: The lions roar originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>E3e3-08e3-2008e308x3fx3f-stickersThu, 17 Jul 2008 04:35:00 EST<![CDATA[E308: Fable 2 and Banjo reception in pictures]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/fable-2-and-banjo-reception-in-pictures/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/fable-2-and-banjo-reception-in-pictures/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/fable-2-and-banjo-reception-in-pictures/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Here at X3F, we're party animals. No, no, no, scratch that, we're PAAARRRTAY ANIMALS! That's just how we roll and that's why we traveled back into Los Angeles last night to attend Microsoft's Fable 2 and Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts reception. So, as part of the umbrella of news coverage we're churning out of E3, we thought we'd offer up all the pictures we took from the event similar to our Gears 2 reception pics. Which, coincidentally, was in the same venue. Enjoy the picture show and make your way to the break for a short (super short) off screen video of one of the Fable 2 Pub Game's "Wizard's Tower".

Continue reading E308: Fable 2 and Banjo reception in pictures

JoystiqE308: Fable 2 and Banjo reception in pictures originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>banjo-kazooie-3E3e3-08e3-2008e308fable-2joystiqfeatureslionheadlionhead-studiosnuts-and-boltsrarex3fWed, 16 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[E308 X3F Sticker Gallery: Left 4 Harmonix]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-left-4-harmonix/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-left-4-harmonix/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-left-4-harmonix/#commentsFiled under: ,

Gather around the E3 X3F Sticker Gallery children, we have a treat for you today. As we scurried from E3 appointment to E3 appointment, event to event and wireless connection to wireless connection today, we obtained a few new sticker pics to add to our ever growing gallery. The X3F love is being spread just as promised, did you doubt us? View the new photograph additions in the gallery below featuring two sticker plastering pics of Valve's Doug Lombardi, a few guys from team Harmonix, a Fallout 3 statue and the crew from over at Sarcastic Gamer. Come on, stick it!

JoystiqE308 X3F Sticker Gallery: Left 4 Harmonix originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3-08e3-2008e308x3fx3f-stickersTue, 15 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The E3 Experience: Monday edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/the-e3-experience-monday-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/the-e3-experience-monday-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/the-e3-experience-monday-edition/#commentsFiled under: ,

All week long, I (Dustin) will be recapping my daily E3 experiences through ten, count 'em, ten photographs per day in a feature we're calling The E3 Experience. How fitting, no? Seeing that this is my first real E3 with a media badge in hand, I'm a self proclaimed E3 n00b and giving insight into the day's festivities from a n00b's perspective just makes sense. We don't know why it makes sense, it just does, okay? So, begin the Monday edition of The E3 Experience by clicking here, viewing the pics and reading the blurbs. Be warned though, you may not be ready for the truth that is the meaty underbelly that is E3.

JoystiqThe E3 Experience: Monday edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>E3e3-08e3-2008e308the-e3-experiencex3fTue, 15 Jul 2008 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[E308 X3F Sticker Gallery: The conference aftermath]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-the-conference-aftermath/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-the-conference-aftermath/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-the-conference-aftermath/#commentsFiled under: ,

After a stress filled, exciting and hella' amazing E3 Microsoft press conference, we figured what better time to stick high profile Microsoft folks with our X3F stickers than during the post-conference mayhem. So, that's exactly what we did. We cornered our victims while waiting in line, during the Community Briefing and at the Gamerscore Blog's Starbucks Meetup. We successfully spread the X3F sticker love by tagging Major Nelson, the entire GSB crew including John, Chris and Sara as well as Aaron Greenberg and Microsoft's Marc Whitten. We even ninja-stuck Joystiq's Ludwig while he was doing some "work" and refused to pay attention. That evil Ludwig. You can view all the E308 X3F sticker tagging in the gallery below, but know that we're far from done. The stickering will commence all E3 week long, so stay tuned!

JoystiqE308 X3F Sticker Gallery: The conference aftermath originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>E3e3-08e3-2008e308x3fx3f-stickersMon, 14 Jul 2008 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[E308 X3F Sticker Gallery: Greetings from LA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-greetings-from-la/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-greetings-from-la/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/e308-x3f-sticker-gallery-greetings-from-la/#commentsFiled under:

Okay, so we aren't quite at the official start of E3 just yet (later this morning the big M will be holding there conference, which is the unofficial kickoff), but we are at the beginning of X3F's E3 week of coverage. So, that means we have a few pictures to add to our E3 X3F Sticker Gallery that come from our travels to Los Angeles as well as the past few 24 hours we've been here. This means that we haven't stickered any high profile developers or studio personnel, but we did get begin the spread of X3F love around the city. We have photos of a Super Richard, some lonely purple luggage, a pirate Alexander even a silenced Dustin. E3 has no clue what's about to hit stick it.

JoystiqE308 X3F Sticker Gallery: Greetings from LA originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2008e308x3fx3f-stickersMon, 14 Jul 2008 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[E3: Plane landed and luggage unpacked, let's do it!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/13/e3-plane-landed-and-luggage-unpacked-lets-do-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/13/e3-plane-landed-and-luggage-unpacked-lets-do-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/13/e3-plane-landed-and-luggage-unpacked-lets-do-it/#commentsFiled under: ,

We made it fanboys, we actually made it! After safely trekking across the country with laptops in tow and a yearning for adventure, we've congregated in the Los Angeles area (home of Jamba Juice, you know) for E3 2008. To be truthful, Richard is still flying among the clouds but soon he'll land and meetup with Dustin, combine their efforts and take on a week long journey to bring you game news, previews and original content from the E3 expo floor. Xav and Terrence will be holding down Fanboy Towers while we're away, manning the NERF cannons if anyone should attempt to make an unauthorized visit. Get ready fanboys, X3F is attacking E3 all this week and only good can come from it.

JoystiqE3: Plane landed and luggage unpacked, let's do it! originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3-08e3-2008x3fSun, 13 Jul 2008 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[It begins! X3F's E3 Sticker Gallery is live!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/11/it-begins-x3fs-e3-sticker-gallery-is-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/11/it-begins-x3fs-e3-sticker-gallery-is-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/11/it-begins-x3fs-e3-sticker-gallery-is-live/#commentsFiled under: ,

You've been waiting for it, you've been thinking about it and it has consumed your inner fanboy thoughts ever since we revealed our plans during this week's Fancast. Here it is, the one, the only, X3F's E3 Sticker Gallery! OMG MEGATON! (insert roaring applause and cheering here)

This is the official launch of X3F's E3 Sticker Gallery, where during all next week, we'll be uploading photos of our specially designed X3F stickers being stuck on uber cool developers, video game celebrities, mascots and other objects that look like they need to be tagged with X3F sticker love. In a nut shell, we like to think of it as spreading X3F good will and fanboy'ism one vinyl sticker at a time. The plan is to update the photo gallery every day, so keep a focused eye the gallery for new additions. And if it wasn't already obvious, we kicked up the X3F E3 Sticker gallery with photos of the stickers being released from their cardboard box prison and another photo depicting a random wooden door getting a healthy dose of X3F sticker love.

For those who are interested in owning an official vinyl X3F sticker-o-awesomeness, there's currently only one way to grab one. Attend the Joystiq reader meetup on Thursday in Santa Monica and X3F sticker love will be yours.

JoystiqIt begins! X3F's E3 Sticker Gallery is live! originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>E3e3-08e3-2008e308x3fx3f-stickersFri, 11 Jul 2008 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[X3F and Joystiq's E3 reader meetup: Thursday, July 17th in Santa Monica]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/x3f-and-joystiqs-e3-reader-meetup-thursday-july-17th-in-santa/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/x3f-and-joystiqs-e3-reader-meetup-thursday-july-17th-in-santa/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/x3f-and-joystiqs-e3-reader-meetup-thursday-july-17th-in-santa/#commentsFiled under: ,

Our community is oh so important to us, so whenever we get a chance, we love to chat it up with our fellow fanboys face to face, person to person and mono y mono. That's why we're doing it again this year, partnering with our gentle overlords over at Joystiq for the second annual E3 Joystiq reader meetup in Santa Monica next week! At Mahalo's headquarters, no less!

The E3 reader meetup will feature plenty of social fun, free food and drinks, a bunch of video games to play (hooked up to a few very expensive projectors) and hundreds upon hundreds of pieces of swag will be given away. Over 200+ pounds of swag, ranging from video games to faceplates to peripherals to wearable swag. All being given away for FREE at the meetup! Though, we must admit, the most important reason you should attend is to meet the X3F crew. Yup, Richard and Dustin will both be in attendance along with a bunch of the Joystiq bloggers. Good times will be had!

Be a social butterfly, stop by Mahalo HQ next Thursday, mingle a bit, win some swag, get your game on, meet the blogging crew and smile from ear to ear. Everyone can attend and don't forget to RSVP.

When: 6-10:00PM pacific on Thursday, July 17th
Where: Mahalo HQ, 902 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map it!)
Who: Every man, women and child of every age. Yes, even YOU can attend!
Why: Because it's "good times".
RSVP: Facebook

JoystiqX3F and Joystiq's E3 reader meetup: Thursday, July 17th in Santa Monica originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>E3e3-2008e308joystiqmetax3fWed, 09 Jul 2008 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[X3F Asks: What E3 coverage do you demand?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/x3f-asks-what-e3-coverage-do-you-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/x3f-asks-what-e3-coverage-do-you-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/x3f-asks-what-e3-coverage-do-you-demand/#commentsFiled under: ,

If you weren't already aware, team X3F (that's Richard and Dustin) will be boarding a plane this weekend, flying through the clouds and safely landing in Los Angeles, California just in time for this year's Entertainment Electronics Expo (E3) that's going down next week. So, that means we'll be bringing you daily coverage of all things E3 including game previews, news, interviews and other random goodness. But before we go, we need your help.

To help us help give you the best E3 coverage possible, we want to know what content you're most interested in reading about. Would you prefer it if we'd focus more on game previews and interviews or is live blogging of all the various events and happenings of more interest to you? Or are you the kind of fanboy who wants to know all about the behind the scenes shenanigans that goes down on the expo floor and over at blogging HQ? To help gather your input, we created a handy poll for you to voice your opinion. Then, later in the week, we'll tally up the votes and use the results to provide the X3F community the bestest E3 coverage we can bring. Go ahead, tell us what you want ... we're your loyal blogging slaves all next week. Just be gentle.

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JoystiqX3F Asks: What E3 coverage do you demand? originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3-2008x3fMon, 07 Jul 2008 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Happy Fourth of July from X3F]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/happy-fourth-of-july-from-x3f/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/happy-fourth-of-july-from-x3f/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/happy-fourth-of-july-from-x3f/#commentsFiled under:

Today is July 4th, which is probably just another uneventful Friday to those living outside the United States. But for those who live within the U.S. borders, today is America's birthday, the day we refer to as Independence Day, the Fourth of July or (what we've come to call it) Firework Bonanza Day! Hopefully, those who are celebrating the country's birthday are among family and friends, are taking it easy (for those who have to work, we feel for you) and consuming all kinds of semi-charred grilled foods. And here's to hoping that the weather cooperates, allowing you to get outdoors, enjoy life outside the Xbox 360 and watch some fireworks. Though, if the weather or annoying family members prevent you from viewing the fireworks spectacle, we fully support your decision to use Boom Boom Rocket as a substitute. From all of us at X3F, have a fantastic July 4th where, tonight, we'll be making a s'more just for you.

JoystiqHappy Fourth of July from X3F originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>metax3fFri, 04 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[X3F has 100 Battlefield: Bad Company demo codes to give away]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/29/x3f-has-100-battlefield-bad-company-demo-codes-to-give-away/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/29/x3f-has-100-battlefield-bad-company-demo-codes-to-give-away/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/29/x3f-has-100-battlefield-bad-company-demo-codes-to-give-away/#commentsFiled under: ,

Do you want to try Battlefield Bad Company without having to pre-order the game (which is currently the only way to demo it)? Do you have an Xbox 360? Our sister site X3F has managed to nab 100 demo codes and are giving away the first 50 today. Enter by 10:00pm Eastern tonight. The other 50 will be given away tomorrow. Click here to enter.

JoystiqX3F has 100 Battlefield: Bad Company demo codes to give away originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 May 2008 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today is Bunny Day (commonly referred to as Easter) and we just wanted to wish you, the entire X3F community, a very happy and enjoyable Bunny Day. Hopefully, you'll spend time with friends and family, eat yourself into a food coma, and maybe hunt for a colorful egg or two. We know we'll be out and about doing our Bunny Day traveling, but will also be sure to get a few solid hours of gaming in. And, really, that just may be the best plan. Hop onto Xbox Live, spread Bunny Day cheer and challenge your enemies to an egg-off (whatever that may be). Have an amazing Sunday and thanks so much for the continuing to support the craziness that is X3F. Hippity-hop!

JoystiqHappy Bunny Day from X3F! originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eastermetax3fSun, 23 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[You could win a Mass Effect 360 from X3F]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/17/you-could-win-a-mass-effect-360-from-x3f/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/17/you-could-win-a-mass-effect-360-from-x3f/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/17/you-could-win-a-mass-effect-360-from-x3f/#commentsFiled under:


Look at it. It's sexy, no? Well, the good news is that you're going to win this ultra-chic special limited edition Mass Effect-branded Xbox 360 Elite. The bad news? The previous sentence applies to exactly one of you. ... And it's you. ... No, not you. You. With the hair.

In order to take your shot, you're going to beat cheeks over to our brothers-in-thumbs at Xbox 360 Fanboy for all the details. Oh, and you can enter every day, so you may want to clear your calendar, just to make sure you don't miss your chance.

JoystiqYou could win a Mass Effect 360 from X3F originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>giveawaymass-effectx3fXbox-360xbox-360-eliteMon, 17 Mar 2008 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Recap: X3F Live and Maybe Next Time Buddy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/06/recap-x3f-live-and-maybe-next-time-buddy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/06/recap-x3f-live-and-maybe-next-time-buddy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/06/recap-x3f-live-and-maybe-next-time-buddy/#commentsFiled under:

We did it guys! It was a huge success! Last night's Maybe Next Time Buddy X3F Live event (where we went on a mission to earn a certain achievement) was an overwhelming success as achievements were unlocked and I personally obtained 1000 Gamerscore in Halo 3. Woohooza! Click your way towards the break to read a detailed account of the event as well as view some screenshots featuring commentary (thanks to our new gallery system) and a crazy cool panorama shot. What are you waiting for guys? Get your click on ...

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JoystiqRecap: X3F Live and Maybe Next Time Buddy originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementbungiebungie-studioshalo-3maybe-next-time-buddyx3fx3f-liveThu, 06 Mar 2008 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[X3F Live: Maybe Next Time Buddy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/05/x3f-live-maybe-next-time-buddy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/05/x3f-live-maybe-next-time-buddy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/05/x3f-live-maybe-next-time-buddy/#commentsFiled under:

I've put it off for way too long, I've procrastinated a bit too much, but tonight I'm going for it. With your help of course. Tonight at 9:30PM eastern (6:30PM pacific) I hope you'll join me as I make my way onto Xbox Live, play some Rumble Pit Halo 3 and finally try and earn my final Halo 3 achievement ... Maybe Next Time Buddy.

I'll need a few dedicated fanboys to join me in my adventure as we'll veto our way through Rumble Pit in an effort to get a vehicle equipped multiplayer map to appear (I believe Snowbound is the only option). It'll be rough as one cannot be sure when the correct map will appear, but we'll be diligent in our quest for Maybe Next Time Buddy glory. Shoot me a friend request (SuperDunners) and hop into my Halo 3 party tonight at 9:30PM eastern when this Maybe Next Time Buddy edition of X3F Live goes down.

Also, due to there being only one of me and only seven five other slots in the Rumble Pit party, we could possibly setup other Maybe Next Time Buddy achievement parties. If you're interested in hosting a Rumble Pit match whose goal is to earn this coveted Halo 3 achievement, simply comment below with your Gamertag, what time you'll be hosting and I'll update this post with the information. We'll make this the biggest, baddest and most successful Maybe Next Time Buddy achievement unlocking night EVAR! W00t!

JoystiqX3F Live: Maybe Next Time Buddy originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementsbungiebungie-studioshalo-3maybe-next-time-buddyx3fx3f-liveWed, 05 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask X3F: Dustin hijacked this edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/21/ask-x3f-dustin-hijacked-this-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/21/ask-x3f-dustin-hijacked-this-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/21/ask-x3f-dustin-hijacked-this-edition/#commentsFiled under:

Shhh, keep quiet guys. As you know, Richard is busy in San Francisco roaming the GDC show floor, making connections, doing his thing and being all busy n' stuff. So, I figured it would be the opportune time to take over one of his weekly features seeing that I'm not at GDC and don't have any responsibilities. And after a quick search, I found my target. Ask X3F has been officially hijacked this week, oh yeah!

Normally, Richard is very helpful and considerate to fanboys who send in questions for the column. He will even sometimes spend hours trying to find answers to random 360 technical questions or shoot emails off to industry folks to get the scoop. But that's not how I roll. No, not today. My Ask X3F hijacking is going to be rude, crude and so very un-helpful (is that even a word?). Prepare for some no holds barred un-Ask X3F that's chock-full of "bleh?" and "wha?" moments. Just don't tell Richard about this. I still require his signature on my paycheck every month.

And for when Richard returns: If you've got a question for Ask X3F, or if you simply have something to share, send it to: ask [at] xbox360fanboy [dawt] com.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ask-x3fx3fThu, 21 Feb 2008 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Bored with Halo 3? Introducing X3F Community Content]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/14/bored-with-halo-3-introducing-x3f-community-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/14/bored-with-halo-3-introducing-x3f-community-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/14/bored-with-halo-3-introducing-x3f-community-content/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

If you're looking to spice up that relationship between you and Master Chief (or the Arbiter, whatever you prefer), our comrades at X3F have launched Community Content, a weekly feature that aims to breathe more life into your matchmaking sessions by showcasing the best Halo 3 maps they can find.

The first map to be featured is Zombie Plan. In addition to providing details on the scoring and set up of the map, Community Content also features strategy guide (in pictorial form) of the map. Looking to join the community? Follow these easy, step-by-step instructions. Game on!

Gallery: Community Content: Zombie Plan Edition

JoystiqBored with Halo 3? Introducing X3F Community Content originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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