Major Nelson writes:

"This weeks Xbox LIVE Gold Members deal of the week is the Call of Duty 4 Variety Map Pack for 400 points. Normally 800 points, Gold Members can grab it now and save 50%."
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Nov 2, 2009

Kameo 2 cancelled - with a worrying reason

360 News | Kameo: Elements of Power

A sequel to Xbox 360 launch title Kameo has been canned by Microsoft. Seeing as the original was only marginally well-received and didn't exactly redefine the platforming genre, we're not too saddened by the news. But the reason for its cancellation is much more worrying.

A reported restructuring inside Microsoft has meant wiping the slate clean of some traditional sequels in favour of Natal projects. Doesn't sound great to ...

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Nov 2, 2009

Bayonetta Was Once Blonde

360 News from N4G | Bayonetta

360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta Was Once Blonde

Bayonetta has magic hair that not only extends out to attack her foes, but also serves as her clothing. Given that her hair is black, it shouldn't come as a surprise that her clothing is black too.

Her clothing has always been black, but her hair certainly wasn't! Early design images show the character as a blonde and even redhead! Have a look for yourself.
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Nov 2, 2009

Kameo 2 canned by Microsoft

360 News from N4G | Kameo: Elements of Power

360 - Kameo: Elements of Power - Kameo 2 canned by Microsoft

Rare's secretly in-the-works Kameo sequel is just one casualty of a Microsoft project cull at the studio, to make way for more Natal development, CVG has learned.

Earlier this year the UK developer underwent a "company-wide restructure" to implement a "new approach" to its in-development projects, Microsoft revealed.
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Nov 2, 2009

GTA 5: More evidence pointing to London

360 News from N4G | Grand Theft Auto IV

360 - Grand Theft Auto IV - GTA 5: More evidence pointing to London

As it looks, the "Seagull" clue wasn't the only hint at the next location in the GTA series. A close look at the "Liberty City - It's over" ad from the booklet of "Episodes from Liberty City" reveals a stunning resemblance between the ad and the northern european coastline.
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Nov 2, 2009

More Nirvana and Foo Fighters for Rock Band this week

360 News from N4G | Rock Band

360 - Rock Band - More Nirvana and Foo Fighters for Rock Band this week

Rock Band fans can look forward to a bunch of new tracks this week. A three pack of Nirvana tracks, a four pack of tracks from Foo Fighters and a single track from Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will be added to the Rock Band Music Store this week for the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. These tracks will also be available in the LEGO Rock Band Music Store. PSP gamers can keep an eye out for tracks from Bullet for My Valentine and System of a Down this week.
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Nov 1, 2009

Bayonetta Cheaper On PS3 Than 360

360 News from N4G | Bayonetta

360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta Cheaper On PS3 Than 360

Siliconera writes: " Well, hello. Spencer found something very interesting over at the Gamestop website. The PS3 version of Bayonetta is priced at $54.99, while the 360 version costs the full $59.99.

While it's not a huge difference, the reduced price may be in light of the widespread concern that the game was developed for the Xbox 360 by Platinum Games and then ported over to Sony's console by SEGA. Or it could be a Gamestop and Amazon decision."
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Nov 1, 2009

Japan: Bayonetta PS3 sales double Xbox 360 sales

360 News from N4G | Bayonetta

360 - Bayonetta - Japan: Bayonetta PS3 sales double Xbox 360 sales

Destructoid: Well, there's no accounting for taste. Despite the fact that Bayonetta's lead platform is the Xbox 360 and that the PS3 version of the game is a somewhat sub-par port by Sega, Japanese gamers have spoken, and decided that the PS3 version was worth buying twice as much as the better version. Oh Japan, you and your crazy xenophobia.
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Nov 1, 2009

Bayonetta PS3 vs 360 Performance Data Revealed

360 News from N4G | Bayonetta

360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta PS3 vs 360 Performance Data Revealed

There have been numerous video comparisons of Bayonetta PS3 vs Xbox 360. To the naked eye, one can tell the difference between the lighting of the game, some texture problems, and which version appears to running at a smoother framerate. In each and every category, the Xbox 360 is the clear winner. With the game clearly designed for Microsoft's machine, Platinum Games specifically designed Bayonetta to run on the Xbox 360 hardware -- not the PlayStation 3 hardware. A technical comparison has been conducted which shows clear evidence of how the game stacks up on each console, respectively.
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Nov 1, 2009

Interplay Fires Back At Bethesda Over Fallout MMO Licensing

360 News from N4G | Fallout 3

360 - Fallout 3 - Interplay Fires Back At Bethesda Over Fallout MMO Licensing

Original Fallout IP owner and current licensee Interplay has filed a counterclaim accusing current Fallout owner Bethesda for breach of contract, claiming that Interplay's own Fallout MMO has a playable demo -- indicating production status -- and that Bethesda tried to grant Fallout MMO rights to sister company ZeniMax Online.

Interplay, which sold the rights of the venerable PC-derived Fallout series to Bethesda in 2007 for $5.75 million, alleged in an October 16 court filing that Bethesda breached the Fallout series asset purchase agreement -- the same allegation that Bethesda put to Interplay.
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