New Killzone 2 Multiplayer Trailer

OMG OMG OMG
SO COOL
CANT WAIT

Duke Nukem Comming to XBL

Duke Nukem has been officially confirmed as a game coming to the XBL arcade. Not too much news yet but here is a celebratory video.

The Godfather II Debut Trailer

Just started playing the first game last week. Great title. Pick it up if you have not played it yet. The Second one looks better!!!! EA is shooting out some good games!

The Force Unleashed Demo Coming This Week

The Force Unleashed Demo is hitting the Xbox Live Marketplace and the PSN Marketplace this week. You can try out unleashing your Sith anger this Thursday. Here is a little bit of info about the demo from PS3 Fanboy:

The demo takes place in one of the early levels in the game known as the "TIE Fighter Construction Facility" -- it's a level you've probably seen many times before in trailers. The mission briefing goes: a Jedi General named Rahm Kota is attacking and it's your job to dispose of him, but to do so in secret (read: kill everyone, no witnesses). That sounds promisingly evil and very much Sith-like. Let the dark side coercion begin.

A Few Blog News and Notes

• Hi all, just wanted to inform you that we have a new writer named Mitch and we may be adding other new writers as well. We needed to replace Joe because he is claiming that his Google account and I don't think he likes posting. 
• Also I got a profile picture that is also my sig on Xbox 360 Forum. Check it out and tell me what you think.

New Saints Row 2 and NBA 09 Video

Saints Row 2- Sons of Samedi 

NBA Live 09-

Not So Good Rockband DLC

Rockband's DLC is getting hit by the 80's. I know what your thinking; that sucks and I agree with you. Devo (pictured below) and Duran Duran (pictured right) are each getting 2 songs on the marketplace each costing 160 MS points. We all know how 80's songs do in music games so why do they keep trying to force it? Here is the song list:

• "Girl U Want" by Devo - 160
• "Through Being Cool" by Devo - 160
• "Girls on Film" by Duran Duran - 160
• "Rio" by Duran Duran - 160
• "Get Your Rock On" by The Janitors - 80

Griffball Double XP Weekend

Its everyone's favorite time the weekend and you know what that means? It's a Halo double XP weekend and this weekend it is one of my favorites of the games; Griffball. Thats right now you get to be the Darren McFadden of halo by running that bomb up and down the field.  So get ballin' kids this starts Thursday and double up your XP points. (I prefer the Hammer) 

Elite Bundle 350!!!!

Dell is selling an elite bundle with 2 games for only 350!!! 

For only $349 with free shipping, United States Dell.com purchasers can grab an Xbox 360 Elite bundle complete with the console itself,Forza 2, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and two additional faceplates. Though, to get the $349 pricing, you'll have to use a $100 off coupon code. To do this, simply head to Dell.com, click "Customize It", then click "Buy Now", then "Add to Shopping Cart". Now, once at the checkout screen, enter coupon code V8Q199$GCXJWL$ in the "Coupon Entry" field. Shazaam! The $449 price tag magically drops to $349. Note too that the coupon is only good through August 20th.

Halo 4?

Avatar Customization Rumor

Here are all the options for your new avatar that is rumored to be coming to the 360! Enjoy!

Rumored Avatar Customization Options
Hats:
Black Baseball Cap
Baseball Cap
Flat Cap

Hair:
Side Parting Hair (and with hat)
Slicked Parted Hair (and with hat)
Clean Cut Hair (and with hat)
Compact Hair (and with hat)
Crew Cut Hair (and with hat)
Slicked Hair (and with hat)
Ponytail Hair (and with hat)
Swept Hair (and with hat)
Flat Hair (and with hat)
The Captain Cut
Old Hair (and with hat)
Bun Hair
Thick Hair
Pig Tails
Hair Layered with Fringe Hair Tied On Top
Bob with Fringe Hair
Spiked Hair
Studious Hair Number 66
Shaped Hair
Basin Hair

Eyes:
Happy Eyes
Sharp Eyes
Half Moon Eyes
Focused Eyes
Harmless Eyes
Passive Eyes
Relaxed Eyes
Surprised Eyes
Soft Lashes
Restful Eyes
Monday Morning Eyes
Bold Eyes
Soft Eyes
Funky Eyes
Wild Eyes
Comforting Eyes
Droopy Eyes
Content Eyes
Slim Eyes
Excited Eyes
Eagle Eyes
Polite Eyes
Rested Eyes
Puppy Eyes
Rounded Eyes
Strong Eyes
Boxed Eyes
Thin Eyes
Studious Eyes
Tranquil Eyes
Dark Eyes
Dot Eyes
Tilted Eyes
Delicate Eyes
Almond Eyes
Wavy Eyes
Thick Lashed
Eyes Wide
Awake Eyes
Calm Eyes
Slender Eyes
Kind Eyes
Drowsy Eyes
Acorn Eyes
Sunset Eyes
Genial Eyes
No Features

Eyebrows:
Normal
Straight
Arched
Studious
Curvy
Large
Familiar
Thick
Small
Angled
Big and Flat
Delicate
Small and Thin
Short and Thick
Straight and Thick
Half Moon
Soft
Strong
Monobrow

Ears:
Fantasy Ears
Butterfly Ears
Round Ears
Elven Ears
Long Ears
Prominent Ears
Shapes Ears
Small Ears
Spiked Ears

Nose:
Define
Boxer's Nose
Curved
Drooped
Angled
Hooked
Bulbous
Large
Sharp
Perked
Rough
Rounded
Small
Straight
Long
Tiny
Wide
Soft

Mouths:
Spiked Puzzles
Gentle
Small and Rounded
Curvy
Deep Lips
Smirk
Grin
Vibrant
Unhappy
Cheeky
Lined
Cute
Fearsome
Tongue Out
Teethy
Full
Happy
Open
Bunny
Vampire
Wide
Small
Locked Teeth
Glamor
Thin Lipped
Square
Thick Lipped

Chins:
Jaw Stubble
Large
Thin
Long
Chiseled
Rounded
Sharp
Square
Small
Wide

Accessories:
Funky Shades
Hip Watch
Sports Wristband
Gold Ring
Silver Ring
Watch With Leather Strap
Plain Bracelet
Pink Bling Ring
Green Bling Ring
Cool Earrings

Tops Etc.
Zip-Up Jacket with Chain Power T-Shirt (Green)
Power T-shirt (Purple)
Red T-shirt
Polo Shirt
Studious Checkered Shirt
Blue Shirt Black Jacket with Zips Alt T-Shirt
Manly T-shirt
Cheap T-shirt
Green Flowered Vest
Tight T-Shirt (Orange)
Tight T-shirt (Blue)
Move T-Shirt Open Neck
Navy Top
Grey Shirt
Yellow Cardigan with Green Vest
Cowgirl Shirt
Black Crop Top with Sweat Bands
Short Brown Jacket Tight
Green Flowered Vest

Bottoms Etc.
Blue Jeans
Grey Skirt with Thread Detail Three Quarter Length
Camo Trousers
Short Frilly Black Skirt
Layered Black Skirt with Belt Denim
Short Shorts
Hawaiian Hotpants
Grey Jogging Bottoms
Turn-up Surfer Shorts
Fitted Black Trousers
Polkadot Skirt
Jeans with Pattern Detail
Jeans with Side Stitching
Beige Chinos
Brown Trousers
Faded Jeans
Navy Jeans
Brown Camo Jeans
Surfer Shorts

Shoes:
Formal Shoes
Orange Sneakers
White Trainers
Hiker Trainers
Brown Decks
Light Loafers
White and Red Trainers
Orange and Blue Trainers
Dark Brown Decks
Sky Blue Decks
Orange Decks
Pink Decks
Brown Sandals
Black Boots with Buckle
Sports Trainers

Gender and Basic Options:
Male Body
Female Body
Male Body Head
Texture Head

Neutral Animations:
Closet Examine
Lower Closet Examine
Shoes Closet Examine
Upper Closet
Spin Animation
Creator Walk On
Creator Walk Off
Creator Look Down
Creator Look Left
Creator Look Neutral
Creator Look Right
Creator Look Up
Creator Turn Left
Creator Pick Me Start
Creator Pick Me Stop
Creator Pick Me
Generic Clap
Generic Stand 0
Generic Stand 1
Generic Stand 2
Generic Wave
Generic Celebration

Male and Female Animations:
Angry
Confused
Idle Looks Around
Idle Check Nails (female only)
Idle Shifts Weight (female only)
Idle Stomp Spider (female only)
Idle Stretch (male only)
Idle Turn Around (male only
Laugh
Sad Cry
Shocked Surprised
Yawn

Fable 2 Achievements

The Paragon -15g

Reach 100% Good or Evil.

The New Hero -50g
Defeat your first great opponent.

The Whippersnapper -25g
Collect 5 gold pieces during the Hero's childhood

the Pooch Pamperer -5g
Play fetch with your dog.

The Archaeologist -5g
Dig up something your dog has discovered

The Dog trainer -5g
teach your dog a trick.

The persuader -5g
Convince a villager to give you a present

The Show-off -5g
Impress a villager with a perfect expression

The Romantic -10g
take a villager on a perfect date.You will need the right location and expression.

The spouse -10g
Marry a villager.

The Parent -10g
have a child.

The hunter -5g
Kill a sweet,innocent,fluffy bunny rabbit(remember,safety's off!)

The Gargoyle -25g
Find the gargoyles Legendary Treasure.

The Chicken kicker -5g
kick a chicken a respectable distance. As if kicking chickens was remotely respectable.

The Cliff Diver -5g
Cliff dive 500 feet.

The Workhorse -10g
Get a high enough chain while performing a job.

The Hero of Many names -5g
Change your heros title

The Teaser -5g
Get bandits to respond to expressions with fear,anger,mirth,and confusion. During combat!

The property magnate -10g
Sell a property for twice the price you paid for it.

The Rogue -5g
something undetected from a building while there are people nearby.

The Illustrated hero -5g
Tattoo every part of your hero's body.

The Executioner -10g
Sacrifice 10 people in the Temple of Shadows.

The Gambler -10g
Win 500 gold at a pub game in one sitting, having tried each game type at least once.

The Bigamist -10g
get married a second time, whilst still married to your first spouse.

The Swinger -5g
Take part in a orgy, responsibly

The Pied Piper -10g
Start a party where at least 5 villagers are dancing.

The Party Animal -10g
Get 15 villagers drunk in under three minutes

The menace to Society -5g
Commit an act of public indecency

The Black Knight -10g
Shoot the weapons from a hollow man's hands, blow off his head and then kill him for good!

The Duelist -10g
String together a full-speed chain attack

The highwayman -10g
hit 3 enemies with one shot.

The Archmage -10g
Kill 5 human enemies with one spell.

The Ruler of Albion -100g
Increase the value of your real estate holdings to over 2.5 million gold!

The Hoarder -25g
Collect every silver key.

The Goth -5g
Dye your hair black, wear an outfit made entirely out of black clothes, and wear some black makeup.

The Completionist -50g
Get all expressions, pet tricks, titles and abilities.

The Extremist -15g
Reach 100% purity or corruption.

The celebrity -50g
Reach 50,000 Renown.

The Artisan -10g
Succeed at one job to Level 5

The Dollcatcher -10g
Collect all the hero dolls.

The Muse -5g
Inspire the Bard to compose songs celebrating your great deeds.

The Companions -10g
Perform a perfect co-op expression.

The blood brother -10g
get a co-op combat bonus.

The Philanthropist -10g
Send a gift to an xbox live friend.

The Hero of strength -100g
Complete the Hero of Strength

The hero of Will -100g
Complete the Hero Of will.

The hero of Skill -100g
Complete the hero of Skill

The Sacrifice -25g
Choose "The needs of the many"

The Family -25g
Choose "The needs of the few"

The Egomaniac -25g
Choose "The needs of the one"

New World at War and Saints Row 2 Videos

COD World at War

I AM SO TIRED OF WW2 (sorry grandpa)

Saints Row 2: Brotherhood

Rock Band 2 Achievements

Rock Band 2 releases in just over a month, that means it's time to get ready. New games mean new achievements. Here is the whole list, everything you have to do to get the full 1000 points.

Name	Acheivement Description	Points
Solid Gold, Baby!	Gold star any song.	25
Flawless Fretwork	100% a song on Expert guitar.	25
Flawless Drumming	100% a song on Expert drums.	25
Flawless Singing	100% a song on Expert vocals.	25
Flawless Groove	100% a song on Expert bass only using up-strums.	25
Flawless Guitar Solo	100% a guitar solo using only the solo buttons.	20
The Bachman-Turner Award	Maintain deployed Overdrive for 90 seconds.	25
Million Point Club	Earn more than 1,000,000 points in a single song.	25
Bragging Rights	Defeat a player in either Score Duel or Tug of War.	15
Comeback Kid	Defeat the last player beat you in either Score Duel or Tug of War.	15
Band Savior	Be a savior 3 times during one song.	20
Hello Cleveland!	Deploy Vocal Overdrive 4 times in a single song.	20
Overdrive Overdose	Achieved an 8x Band Multiplier	25
Got Wheels	Won a Van in World Tour	20
Open Road	Won a Bus in World Tour	20
Jet Setter	Won a Jet in World Tour	20
Worldwide Sensation	Gain the ability to play around the world	25
West Coast Performer	Played a set on the West Coast of North America	10
God Save the Band	Played a set in the United Kingdom	10
Heartland Performer	Played a set in Middle America.	10
Western Europe Performer	Played a set in Western Europe.	10
East Coast Performer	Played a set on the East Coast of North America	10
Eastern European Performer	Played a set in Eastern Europe.	10
Road Dog	Played in every venue in the world	30
One Million Fans	Reached 1 million fans in Band World Tour	30
SECRET	This is a secret achievement regarding progression.	20
SECRET	This is a secret achievement regarding progression.	20
SECRET	This is a secret achievement regarding progression.	30
SECRET	This is a secret achievement regarding progression.	50
SECRET	This is a secret achievement regarding progression.	25

News and Notes

Amazon started pre-sale on the replica lancer. It will run you $139 but it comes with a copy of Gears of War 2. Add an extra $10 and you can get the limited collectors edition. It looks pretty sweet

• Realtime World is regretting on not immediately getting to work on Crackdown 2 after the first Crackdown release. The door is not shut though, Realtime is trying to get Microsoft to wave the flag on a Crackdown sequel now.
• In the Fable Collectors edition players will also get access to play as a medieval Master Chief character (seen right >). Wow now I might just need to get the Fable 2 special edition. 
• Also I am going away until sunday so the blog posts are all up to the newbie Brent. Let's hope he can live up to the challenge :). 

Madden 09 Acheivements Released

Here is the link.

Achievement whores start whoring. 

PS3 Bioshock Trailer Released

It looks like 2K has cleaned the game up a little bit for the PS3. Take a look: 

Rapture Awaits Trailer

Fable 2 Release Date: Oct 21th

Lionhead released today that Fable 2 will be released on the 21th of October. They also released what will be included in the limited collectors edition. The Collectors edition will sell for 80$ and will include a few goodies for those Fable fanboys. It will include:

• Bonus DVD
• Bonus in-game content
• 5 printed "Fate Cards"
• 48-hour Xbox LIVE trial card
• Collectible Hobbe Qee figurine (you remember Qees, don't you?).

The Fable 2 pub games will be released on the marketplace on August 13th and will run you for 800 MS points. Those who reserve the game (at select retailers) will get them free of charge. I don't think that I will be getting the Limited Edition. I am just going to stick with the normal one. 

GRID - Xbox 360 - My Review

Today, I picked up Codemaster's GRID, their newest edition to the racing scene. Overall, the game is great. Here are some key points I'd like to point out.

Graphics
They're as crisp as a burnt piece of toast. Everything you see looks absolutely stunning; from the details of the cars, to the road, trees and other scenery, the game inspires you to keep on playing.

Menus
The menus are simple, yet elegant; Small, yet in-depth. I personally love the menu system. Everything it right where it needs to be and easy to find.

Racing Physics
I'd say GRID is a mix between Forza 2 and Need for Speed in this department. Your car is easy to drive, yet has the real effects of an actual car. Hit the gas too hard coming out of a turn, and you'll be doing a 360 faster than you can say "My great aunt has thunder thighs."

Overall, I'd give this game a 8/10. It feels right, looks great, but the lack of car customization takes away from the games true possibilities.

Warhawk Trophies Announced

The popular online PS3 game Warhawk is getting trophies. Thats right and from the looks of the trophy arial ballet they will be also adding a Jetpack. Also the trophy Secret Safety Violation tells of a new level! Here is the compete list of trophies:

Bronze Trophies

• Secret Anti-Camper -- Kill an enemy in a Missile or Flak Turret after that enemy has achieved at least five kills in that type of turret.
• Secret Daredevil -- Get 100 feet off the ground in a ground vehicle. Does not count if the vehicle is being carried by a Dropship.
• Secret Hit List -- Kill every member of the opposing team at least once during a round.
• Secret Minesweeper -- Get killed by Proximity Mines five times in a single round.
• Secret Reckless -- Pilot Commit suicide in a Warhawk by running into your own Aerial Mine.
• Secret Vengeance -- Kill an enemy within 60 seconds of that enemy killing you.
• Secret What's That Green Line? -- Get killed by a Binoculars strike while piloting an aircraft.
• Anti-Air Ninja -- Shoot down a Warhawk with any infantry weapon other than a Rocket Launcher.
• Bandit Award -- Earn all in-game badges at Bandit level.
• Chief Sergeant -- Achieve a rank of Chief Sergeant.
• Collector -- Capture four cores at once in Collection mode.
• Combat Driver -- Complete Vehicle Combat Training.
• Cowboy -- Play a perfect Team Deathmatch (top player, no deaths).
• Dead-Eye -- Achieve a sniper kill from more than 2,500 feet away.
• Dumbfire -- Destroy an enemy aircraft with a dumbfired Swarm or Homing Missile.
• Emergency Evasion -- Break at least 6 simultaneous missile locks using Chaff.
• Enlistee -- Join a clan.
• Ground Pounder -- Complete Ground Combat Training.
• Hat Trick -- Get three flag captures in a single round of CTF.
• How Did You Do That? -- Destroy an enemy aircraft with a Cluster Bomb.
• Invincible -- While on foot, take at least 250 damage within 10 seconds without dying.
• Irony -- Kill an enemy with his own Proximity Mine.
• Lone Wolf -- Play a perfect Deathmatch (top player, no deaths).
• One In A Million -- Shoot down an enemy aircraft using the tank's main cannon.
• Overkill -- Destroy an enemy aircraft with a volley of 8 Swarm Missiles.
• Pilot's License -- Complete Warhawk Combat Training.
• Recognition of Merit -- Earn any five in-game medals
• Remote Pilot -- Destroy an enemy aircraft with a TOW Missile.
• Resourceful Driver -- Achieve a road kill and a .50 cal kill using the same 4x4, without dismounting.
• Rivalry -- Win a clan match (red server) as either clan leader or a regular member.
• Saboteur -- Destroy an enemy vehicle with the Field Wrench.
• Survivalist -- Survive for one minute as the hero in Hero mode.
• Tail Shaker -- Destroy an enemy aircraft with an Aerial Mine within 5 seconds of deploying it.
• Taxi Driver -- Help a teammate capture the flag (in CTF) or cogs (in Collection) by transporting him back to the base, using any vehicle.
• Warlord -- Create a clan and get nine other members to join. (Awarded at ten members while you are the clan leader.)
• World Victory -- Control all capturable bases in a Zones match, and reduce the enemy's home base to level 1.

Silver Trophies

• Secret Canyon -- Run Using a Warhawk, shoot down an enemy Warhawk in the central gorge in Vaporfield Glacier.
• Secret King of the Jungle Gym -- Retrieve the Proximity Mines from the top of the dome on the Omega Factory Rumble Dome layout.
• Secret Safety Violation -- Kill a distant enemy from on top of the salvage crane in Tau Crater.
• Aerial Ballet -- While flying a jetpack, kill an enemy (who is also flying a jetpack) with any weapon other than the Rocket Launcher.
• Are You Aim-Botting? -- Snipe an enemy who is flying a jetpack.
• Behind Enemy Lines -- Drive an APC into the enemy's home base, then have at least one teammate spawn into that APC.
• Commander -- Achieve a rank of Commander.
• Decorated Soldier -- Earn any 15 in-game medals.
• Flying Fortress -- Awarded to the driver and all six passengers of a fully-loaded Dropship.
• Giant Killer -- Shoot down an enemy Dropship while using a Warhawk.
• Lt. Colonel -- Achieve a rank of Lt. Colonel.
• Master Award -- Earn all in-game badges at Master level.
• Shield Breaker -- Break an enemy E-POD shield using the Lightning Shell.

Gold Trophies

• Bandwidth Donor -- Host a ranked dedicated server for four consecutive hours.
• Executive Honor -- Earn all in-game medals.
• General -- Achieve a rank of General.
• Porcupine -- Destroy an enemy Warhawk with the APC's E-POD shield.
• Surgical Strike -- Shoot down a Dropship with a Binoculars strike.
• That Was Some Bug -- Kill an enemy who is flying a jetpack by hitting him with any vehicle or aircraft.
• Warhawk Award -- Earn all in-game badges at Warhawk level.

Platinum Trophy

• Warhawk Supreme Achievement -- All your base trophies are belong to platinum.

I am buying Warhawk now :)

This patch will launch August 27th