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Xbox 360 Retail Titles


1.)----Call of Duty: Black Ops
2.)----Modern Warfare 2
3.)----Gears of War 3
4.)----FIFA 12
5.)----Halo: Reach
6.)----Forza Motorsport 4
7.)----Batman: Arkham City
8.)----Madden NFL 12
9.)----GTA IV
10.)---Battlefield: Bad Co. 2
11.)---NBA 2K12
12.)---Call of Duty 4
13.)---FIFA Soccer 11
14.)---NHL12
15.)---Dead Island
16.)---Halo 3
17.)---NEED FOR SPEED THE RUN Demo
18.)---NCAA Football 12
19.)---Call of Duty: WaW
20.)---Red Dead Redemption


















Xbox Live Arcade Titles

1.)----Dungeon Defenders
2.)----REAL STEEL
3.)----Pinball FX2
4.)----Bejeweled 3
5.)----GUARDIAN HEROES
6.)----NBA JAM: On Fire Edition
7.)----Orcs Must Die!
8.)----Fruit Ninja Kinect
9.)----Castle Crashers
10.)---Zombie Apocalypse
11.)---Trials HD
12.)---Worms: Ultimate Mayhem
13.)---Toy Soldiers: Cold War
14.)---Magic: The Gathering — Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012
15.)---Castlevania Harmony of Despair
16.)---Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection
17.)---Full House Poker
18.)---Burnout Crash!
19.)---Game Room
20.)---Shadow Complex

How will the list change next time? Come back and find out!

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Major Nelson's Blog

Today for new releases to Xbox Live Arcade we have three new game with War of the Worlds, Daytona USA, and the sequel to Zombie Apocalypse. Each game will cost 800 MSP each ($10):




"The War of the Worlds is a dark and breathtaking new vision of the classic H.G. Wells novel, retold as a 2D side-scrolling platformer, and narrated by the acclaimed actor, Patrick Stewart. "

Link To Trial- The War of the Worlds Trial (1.47 GB)

Link To Full Game- The War of the Worlds (800 MSP)




"Four unlikely heroes find themselves caught in a fight for their lives when the Zombie Apocalypse hits their Canadian community. Banding together for both humor and survival - and armed with everything from guns to cricket bats - the four must find a way off the island... together."

Link To Trial- Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone Trial (585 MB)

Link To Full Game- Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone (800 MSP)





"It’s time to get revved up with Daytona USA! Based on the classic arcade title, Daytona USA features enhanced graphics, tracks for all skill levels, and the original, hit soundtrack! Save your quarters - we’re bringing the arcade straight to your living room with steering wheel and multiplayer support. Challenge your friends with up to eight player online races or the whole world via Xbox LIVE leaderboards!"

Link To Trial- DAYTONA USA Trial (229 MB)

Link To Full Game- DAYTONA USA (800 MSP)

It's coming!

Well, we all knew it would one day. Rockstar celebrated 10 years of GTA III this past week, and have showed the logo for the next game, Grand Theft Auto V. For more on the game, we'll have to wait until next Wednesday to watch the first trailer for the game.

Do you have what it takes to defend your Dungeon?


Dungeon Defenders combines elements from RPG and Tower-Defense games to craft a unique experience that is simple to play, but can be very deep and rewarding. Whether you're going solo to defend the Etheria crystals, playing with friends over Xbox Live or enjoying some 4-player split-screen action, Dungeon Defenders provides an engaging experience and really raises the bar for the Tower Defense genre.





At it's core, Dungeon Defenders task you with fending off waves of enemies while creating defensive structures to hold back the enemy, but the game becomes much more than that. Before combat begins, you're given a chance to prepare which is known as the Build Phase. During this time, you can set up traps, barriers, and other mechanics to aid in defending the Etheria crystals, and once this has been done, activate the crystal to begin the wave.

Now it's time for the Combat Phase. Even before this starts, you're able to get a tally of the number of enemies that will appear from each section, giving you a quick idea of where you should defend.

After you're ready to defend the Crystal, the real action begins. As you progress through each level, the waves of enemies increasingly become more difficult, but you also receive more mana, allowing you to repair and upgrade defenses faster to combat the increasing foes.

You'll have the ability to fight your foes with four classes that offer up some different gameplay. The Squire knight allows you to take your enemies head-on, while being able to defensively protect the others, the mage who is able to attack at a distance and support the team, the powerful monk who is nice combination of the mage and squire, and the archer huntress whose arrows really help in diminishing the enemy numbers.



It could be a little daunting defending the Crystal on your own, which makes Dungeon Defenders a great co-op experience. Up to four players can engage the enemy via online or split screen, and really shows that this game is made to be played with others. Each class of character can use various abilities to help their friends, and you really get more benefits of the game in co-op. Sharing is caring, and Dungeon Defenders allows you to trade or gift items with others, so you're all prepared to face the various creatures in the game.

While campaign mode was the main draw for me, there are also survival and challenge modes that offer up more loot with exclusive items. With four difficulties to choose from, anyone can enjoy any of the modes with their optimal difficulty level.



Dungeon Defenders takes all the great elements of other games that have Tower Defense-like gameplay, but improves on the base features of most of them. The recent released title Orcs must Die! is fun to play, but is strictly a solo only affair. Dungeon Defenders is the total Tower Defense package, and has plenty to keep you playing hours on end.








Developer- Trendy Entertainment
Publishers- Reverb Publishing, D3Publisher
Release Date- October 19, 2011
Price- $14.99 (1,200 MSPoints)

This review is based on The XBLA version of Dungeon Defenders, provided by the Publishers, Reverb Publishing, D3Publisher. Dungeon Defenders is available on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC for $15.

Become Batman and defend Gotham by entering the dangerous Arkham City.


Batman Arkham Asylum really surprised people with it's quality, including myself. It was a critical and commercial success, and people were wondering if Rocksteady could strike magic again. Two years later, and here we are with Arkham City. The game not only surpasses Arkham Asylum in almost every aspect, it raises the bar for action games in general.

Batman's back, and he's ready to dish out some justice.





Picking up quite some time after the events of Arkham Asylum, Arkham City features a much bigger to take on your foes, and you'll definitely need the extra space, as many of Batman's most dangerous foes are scattered out in a former section of Gotham. Jokers' feeling a bit under the weather after his dance with the Titan formula, but still plays a big role in the game. Even with the Dark Knight's appearance in Arkham City, The Joker must also deal with the power struggle withing the prison as Penguin's and Two Face's men try to take over. All of this conflict is being carefully observed by Hugo Strange, who is the overseer of all in Arkham City.

The story mode has plenty of twists and turns, and some that really take your breath away. It took me about 9 hours to complete the game, although most of that completion was mainly focused on the main story, with only about 49% side-missions completed. Even after completing the main game, I was able to go back and complete these missions that were just as engaging as the main campaign missions.

Even with completing these missions, going back and completing challenges could easily eat up more hours of your time. With New Game +, challenges, and pre-order DLC being released in the coming months for everyone, Batman Arkham City could occupy your disc tray for quite some time.




With a small number tweaks being made to combat, Arkham City's main new feature is the ability to freely glide around Arkham City in order to complete your tasks. From the very beginning of the game you'll be able to glide around as you would expect, and even faster with more fluidity as you upgrade Batman's equipment. There's nothing quite like gliding high above the city, catching radio chatter of a Political Prisoner in need, and then swooping down to his location to save the day. You really get the true feel of being Batman in this game, which is very exhilarating.

The combat that proved to be very simple to use, yet could support expert tactics is back and better than ever. Countering can be done to multiple opponents, and almost all of your gadgets can be used to further your combat skills and tactics. There are new types of enemies in this game, so it's always cool to learn how to specifically take them down, while still being able to move around the area knocking out enemies with swift punches and kicks.



I'm not sure you could even finish a review of Arkham City without talking about the voice-acting. Kevin Conroy & Mark Hamill return as Batman and Joker, and are joined by other Batman veterans to voice their respected characters. It's not surprising to hear that Nolan North is in this game, but as the Penguin, his voice is almost unrecognizable. He does a really good job here, and even voice minor thugs that occupy Arkham City.

** Buying the game new or used from GameStop gives you a code to play as Catwoman. Her bits of gameplay are broken down into four chapters, that if installed before playing Arkham City, are put in between certain areas of Batman's story. Catwoman plays a bit faster than Batman and is able to get around the environment in a different way, so it was pretty fun to play as her. While not a necessity to the overall story, it does help to play her content mixed into the main story.

If not purchased new, her content costs 800 MSP ($10).



There's no doubt in my mind that Rocksteady has once again outdone themselves. Batman Arkham City is a must play for either Batman fans, or Action-Adventure games. You won't be disappointed with the Dark Knight's new game. A Definite 5/5 for me!






Developer- Rocksteady Studios Ltd
Publisher- WB Games Inc.
Release Date- October 18th, 2011
Price- $59.99 MSRP

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Xbox.com

Other Ocean Interactive and Paramount Digital Entertainment's The War of the Worlds, is launching this Wednesday on Xbox Live, and at a later date for PSN and PC.


The War of the Worlds game is said to be a dark and breathtaking new vision inspired by the classic H.G. Wells novel, but retold as a single player, 2D action-adventure game, which will be narrated by the greatest X-men and acclaimed actor Patrick Stewart.

"Set in London, the gameplay narrative parallels the timeline and events from the 1953 movie adaptation, but introduces a new story arc, characters, locations, and sub-plots. With gameplay paying homage to classic cinematic platformers such as Flashback, Out of This World and Prince of Persia, the game follows the exploits of an unknown everyman struggling to escape the Martian invasion of London and rescue his family. Forced to think through insurmountable odds, players will outsmart an army of alien tripods, spiders and drones as they make their way through a landscape of total devastation."

The War of the Worlds is will be available this Wednesday on XBLA 800 MSP ($10.00).



For more information about The War of the Worlds, check out The War of the Worlds official game site.

10 years ago today, Grand Theft Auto III was released on the PS2.

I actually remember its release at the time. I didn't have a PS2 then, so my friend brought his over, and we played for hours. Most of that initial gameplay wasn't even spent on completing missions, as we were having way too much fun driving around and going on rampages. After that brief chaos, we finally decided to play some of the missions, and became instantly engaged. While I didn't recognize it at the time, I was about 15 after all, GTA III had some top-notch gameplay, awesome voice acting and a nice story to follow along with the many surprising moments that happened throughout the game.

"I know a place on the edge of the Red Light District where we can lay low, but my hands are all messed up so you better drive, brother. " -8 Ball



The dialogue in the game is still pretty memorable. Who could forget the cast of crazy pedestrians saying things like "My mother's my sister!” and "Yep, I've been drinkin' again." The quote above involving the character 8-Ball was very early in the game, and gives you the first chance to drive as him and you escape from prison transfer. GTA III's intro was great as well, and helped set up why Claude is willing to work with the many colorful characters in Liberty City.

The way that Rockstar helps you in their games started in a way with GTA III. The small bits of text in the left corner of the screen as you progress in the game was far better than tutorials in my opinion as they didn't make you stop and read — They we're just there if you needed it.

Let's not forget the gameplay—we probably couldn't if we wanted too! It's everywhere nowadays! The basics that began in GTA III are still very prominent in current and upcoming major open-world titles. Driving to a destination, watching a brief cutscene, and then driving out to the mission and probably driving to eliminate someone who has dis-respected the many people you work for. It’s changed a bit now, but at the time, it was revolutionary. You knew exactly whom you were working for, and exactly what they wanted from you. You just had to go out into Liberty City and get things done.

Radio killed the Video Star




Another element that GTA III started was the audio content provide when in vehicles. After “borrowing” a car from an unsuspecting citizen, the HUD for the radio stations would appear, giving you a chance to listen to some tunes. Licensed tracks were all varied and featured both known & unknown artists, who most likely became known after having their music exposed to a brand new audience. The music was top-notch, but it’s hard to mention GTA without talking about Lazlow, the crazy Dj who takes calls from even crazier callers. Each call and commercial on the game was unique and very hilarious. The writing and voice acting really made you feel like you were actually listening to a real station.

We’ve had a few releases of Grand Theft Auto since 2001, but I’ll always remember who different GTA III was. The first 3D game and one of the best PS2 games around really put Rockstar on the map. As they begin to re-release GTA III on mobile devices, finish work on Max Payne 3, and prepare the final touches on L.A. Noire for PC, I hope they get to work on the next GTA game and never forget the formula they made with GTA III to improve their titles.

Happy 10th, Grand Theft Auto 3!!!

The rumored new addition of Ezio Auditore da Firenze being a new character for Soul Calibur V was officially confirmed on Gametrailers TV last night. The Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, and Revelations star will be available to use in both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game.

Below is the reveal of the character



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Gametrailers TV

Microsoft and Epic Games have announced the second DLC pack for Gears of War 3 titled 'RAAM’s Shadow'. The second pack for Gears 3 will feature new campaign content that stars a cast of new and old characters and promises to give players three hours of gameplay set in a storyline that precedes the events of the first Gears of War. RAAM's Shadow will feature six new multiplayer characters, the Chocolate Weapon Set and increases the gamerscore tally by 250 Gamerscore.

RAAM’s Shadow will launch Dec. 13 for 1,200 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE, or a simple download as part of your Season Pass.

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Major Nelson's Blog

Rockstar has announced today that the L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition, besides being released for PC, is also making it's way to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 this November.

As with the PC version, L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition will feature all of the previously released DLC including the “Nicholson Electroplating” Arson case, the “Reefer Madness” Vice case, “The Consul’s Car” Traffic case, which was first a PS3 Exclusive, “The Naked City” Vice case which was a 360 exclusive, and “A Slip of the Tongue” Traffic case. The Badge Pursuit Challenges and all weapons and outfits released will also be included.

L.A. Noire is a great title that released earlier this year, and if you haven't had a chance to play it, I definitely recommend checking out this upcoming edition.

Look for it on store shelves on November 15th in the US, November 18th for Europe & Australia!



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Rockstar Games Newswire

Rockstar Games will be releasing GTA III on iOS devices for the 10th Anniversary of Grand Theft Auto III. The game is promised to look crisper, and feature intuitive touch screen controls. Look for it soon!

Today for new releases to Xbox Live Arcade there is a really neat looking co-op RPG from developer Trendy Entertainment, and another iteration of the puzzle phenom Bejeweled. Both of these games will cost 1200 MSP ($15):



"An ancient evil has been unleashed on the land of Etheria and it’s up to you to defend it in this online (and offline) action RPG! Create your own hero from one of four distinct classes to summon towers and traps and fight back hordes of enemies! Customize and level your hero by defeating enemies, looting equipment and upgrading your gear and pets. Take your character through multiple difficulty modes and challenge/survival missions to earn more experience & even better treasure. To top it off, you can do all of this with up to 4 friends on the same console or over Xbox LIVE! With the content of a full retail release and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 3, Dungeon Defenders is one of the true AAA downloadable titles available on Xbox LIVE!"

Link To Trial- Dungeon Defenders Trial (1.39 GB)

Link To Full Game- Dungeon Defenders (1200 MSP)




"The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods. Enjoy the amazing sights and sounds, engage in endless gem-matching action, and soar to dazzling new heights! "

Link To Trial- Bejeweled 3 Trial (211 MB)

Link To Full Game- Bejeweled 3 (1200 MSP)

After a few hours of exploring Arkham City, its safe to say that RockSteady has outdone themselves. The freedom to glide and tackle missions at your leisure really allows you to play the game how you want too. As of right now, Batman Arkham City is fantastic!



As of right now, I've only done 9% of the story missions, and have tackled a few side-missions with about 70 and below percent done with each. They really mesh together so far, and are just as great as the main missions. Prior to starting the game, I downloaded the Catwoman pack as Kotaku recommended, and have played as her for a short bit. Compared to Batman, she is much faster and agile, so when switching between the two you can feel a change that's not just cosmetic.



So far, combat is just as good, if not better than Arkham Asylum, and the fantasic voice-acting still immerses you.

Overall, the game is really proving it was worth the wait. Look for my review in the near future!

The new NFS game changes things up a bit with some Q-T-E action moments, and will focus on a main protagonist. It's a pretty drastic change to the Speed formula, but today marks a chance to see how it works with the Need For Speed: The Run Demo.

If you're more of a dancer than a racer, there's also a demo for Dance Central 2, which promises more multiplayer content and the ability to import your songs from Dance Central.

And finally there is a new demo for Sonic Generations which features Modern Sonic this time around.

Check out more below!



"It’s called The Run. An illicit, high-stakes race across the country. The only way to get your life back is to be the first from San Francisco to New York. No speed limits. No rules. No allies. All you have are your driving skills and sheer determination as you battle hundreds of the world’s most notorious drivers on the country’s most dangerous roads. In Need for Speed The Run, you’ll weave through dense urban centers, rocket down icy mountain passes and navigate narrow canyons at breakneck speeds, all the while evading a relentless police force prepared – and willing – to use lethal force to take you down."

Link To Demo- NEED FOR SPEED THE RUN (1.20 GB)




"Get ready for the sequel to the best-selling dance game for Kinect™ for Xbox 360®! Featuring another killer soundtrack, new simultaneous multiplayer and all-new dance crews, Dance Central™ 2 is sure to get your party started!"

Link To Demo- Dance Central 2 (1.31 GB)




"Race through the iconic Green Hill as Classic and Modern Sonics in this Sonic Generations demo. As Classic Sonic tackle a re-imagination of the original Sonic The Hedgehog level. Then grind along rails to escape giant enemies, boost round corkscrews and fly through the air, in a unique level designed to challenge Modern Sonic."

Link To Demo- Sonic Generations (647 MB)

Saints Row: The Third's new trailer takes a stab at Battlefield 3 & Modern Warfare 3. It's pretty cool, so check out the video below!





Saints Row: The Third releases on November 15th

The wait is finally over.

Batman Arkham City is now available and it looks to be even better that the 2009 hit game Arkham Asylum. Look for a 1st impressions from me later in the day, as well as a review sometime in the next week or two.

You've probably heard about the many pre-order costumes that are spread out across the major retailers, but don't fret as most of them will be released in packs starting in May. These packs will also include Robin and Nightwing, so you'll still get a chance to play as them, although it will cost some MSP.

I can't wait to dive into the game. Have fun playing!


"No escape from Arkham City…the sprawling super-prison in the heart of Gotham City, home to its most violent thugs and infamous super villains. With the lives of the innocent at stake, only one man can save them and bring justice to the streets of Gotham City…The Batman."

Today marks the release of the first expansion pack for Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Titled the missing link, the content is set to provide hours of gameplay and an unique setting on-board a mysterious ship. The pack will cost 1200 MSP ($15), but Eidos has stated it will be worth every penny.




"After being tortured by Belltower agents and having his augmentations disabled, Adam Jensen must rely solely on his basic capabilities to escape from a freighter, destined for an unknown location. While fighting for his survival on the ship, he uncovers another layer to the conspiracy that he never would have suspected. As Adam, befriend new, mysterious allies and fight ruthless enemies to discover what was happening in the shadows during the events of Deus Ex: Human Revolution!"

Link To Content- Deus Ex: H.R. - The Missing Link (1200 MSP/ 1.93 GB)

Capcom has announced that a Devil May Cry HD collection will be coming to PS3 and 360 in 2012. The collection will include the first three games, an HD touchup, and of course achievements to unlock! The original Devil May Cry games are tons of fun, and the collection will also include the Dante’s Awakening Edition of Devil May Cry 3. No date has been confirmed, but a price has been set -- $39.99 will get you these three classic games.

Check out the Comparion shots below!

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