Wednesday 13 September 2006 Plans for an updated version of Xbox 360 with an internal HD-DVD drive are being drawn up by Microsoft, with the intention of releasing the new Hi-Def enabled next-gen console in early 2007, according to industry sources. This would be one way to combat PlayStation 3's in-built Blu-ray support, which will enable playback of movies in the new HD format, as well as giving much more space for game developers to use on each disc. Konami's Hideo Kojima - the man behind ...
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Sep 12, 2006

Newsdump

360 News | Xbox 360

XPS3 Been wondering how PS3's online service can hope to compete with Xbox Live? We sure have. Looks like the answer has arrived: Next Generation reports that Xfire, a popular PC online game browser and chat system, is prepping a PS3 version - one that will be compatible with the upcoming Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom, according to leaked info. Sony: making a smart decision today. If you can't develop it yourself, just buy it. When asked for comment, Ken Kutaragi, President and CEO of Sony ...
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Sep 12, 2006

Knights of the White Stallion ride forth

360 News | Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Knights of the Nine

The presence of a full-blown expansion pack for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was rumored today, when GameStop revealed preorder details for Knights of the White Stallion, claiming availability on November 21, 2006. GameStop immediately pulled down the relevant page after Oblivion developer Bethesda was contacted for comment. The existence of the expansion is plausible, given that there is a quest to become a Knight-Errant of the Leyawiin-based order in the original ...
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Sep 12, 2006

Tenchu sneaks on to 360

360 News | Tenchu Senran

Among the Japanese support pledged for Xbox 360 recently was old faithful ninja sim Tenchu - and we've stealthed away two movies of Tenchu Senran, due for a Japanese release next month. Hit the Movies tab above to see six minutes of solo stealth killing. The good news for Tenchu fans is that, apart from some more stylish moves (we love the through-the-screen-door execution), it's pretty much business as usual. Of course, if you're not a fan, the bad news is that it's much the same game as it ...
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Sep 12, 2006

Brutal new scenes from The Godfather

360 News | The Godfather

The Xbox 360 version of The Godfather is just a week away from release, so EA has been kind enough to send along some graphic new screens of criminals doing what they do best: terrorizing the neighborhood with Tommy guns, beating down victims with flaming 2x4s and murdering people in cold blood. They're yours to view in all their graphic glory simply by tapping the Images tab above. In accepting this generosity from the fine upstanding men and women at EA, be advised that you now owe them a ...
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Sep 12, 2006

Alone in the Dark: A deeper look at Edward Carnby's creepy new adventure.

360 News from N4G | Alone in the Dark

360 - Alone in the Dark - Alone in the Dark: A deeper look at Edward Carnby's creepy new adventure.

IGN recently had the opportunity to get the latest on one of the oldest game series in today's industry: Alone in the Dark -- The game that created the survival-horror genre back in 1992 and paved the way for series such as Capcom's Resident Evil and Konami's Silent Hill.
Eden Studios ("V-Rally") presented the status of the game and explained a few details regarding the gameplay. First of all, the developers explicitly want to get rid of the survival-horror tag, moving it slightly more into the direction of story-driven action. Elements of suspense clearly shine through all the way in Alone in the Dark, so fans of the series shouldn't fret. Alone in the Dark is expected to ship for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 sometime in 2007.
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Sep 12, 2006

Xbox 360 Games Excel In UK Sales Chart

360 News from N4G | Saints Row

360 - Saints Row - Xbox 360 Games Excel In UK Sales Chart

Xbox 360 software has enjoyed one of its best weeks of sales since its launch in the UK this week, with three exclusive titles in the top five. The second new Xbox 360 number one in as many weeks is Capcom's Dead Rising Â¿ the company's first number one in the UK for five years. The title has become the fastest selling Xbox 360 to date in the UK, beating both Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter and last week's Saints Row.
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Sep 11, 2006

Dead Rising Fans: No Patch For You

360 News from N4G | Dead Rising

360 - Dead Rising - Dead Rising Fans: No Patch For You

Small text issue on non-HD televisions will remain as is.

Capcom: "Due to the amount of text and the size of the patch necessary to change the text, a patch isn't possible for this issue," said the company. "We had asked the team if it was even possible but ... due to the scope of what a patch would need to cover, it wasn't possible."

As it stands, no patch is coming for Dead Rising players
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Sep 11, 2006

Capcom and Koei launch Japanese PS3 offensive

360 News from N4G | Fatal Inertia

360 - Fatal Inertia - Capcom and Koei launch Japanese PS3 offensive

Several of Capcom and Koei's PlayStation 3 titles will be playable at next week's Tokyo Game Show, while Capcom has also spoken of new game announcements.

With expectation starting to build ahead of Tokyo's annual showcase, Capcom has pledged 12 demo units of Devil May Cry 4, while Koei aims to have playable versions of some of its PS3 titles on-hand, likely to include Fatal Inertia (a launch title), Bladestorm, Ni-Oh and Mahjong Taikai IV.

Koei will also be demonstrating Samurai Warriors Wave for Nintendo Wii, while Capcom will be offering hands-on time with Xbox 360 exclusive Lost Planet, but with PlayStation 3 making its public playable debut in Japan the Sony console is understandably the focus.
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Sep 11, 2006

Capcom To Increase The Exposure Of Dead Rising

360 News from N4G | Dead Rising

360 - Dead Rising - Capcom To Increase The Exposure Of Dead Rising

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced its plans to expand the marketing campaign for Dead Rising, the company's first game for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The company has planned an additional $3 million national television campaign that matches the one which just concluded, doubling the overall scope of the program. The new TV campaign will support the overall extensive marketing initiative, which includes print and online advertising as well as radio promotions and retail partnerships. Dead Rising has already shipped more than 500,000 units within its first two weeks of launch and is the fastest selling next generation title for a Japanese publisher.
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