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Jul 27, 2008

XBOX 360 - Live Silver for xbox allowing online play?

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360 - Shadowrun - XBOX 360 - Live Silver for xbox allowing online play?

XBOX Live user TFD655321 recently discovered that Shadowrun can now be played online on the xbox 360 with a live silver account.
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Apr 2, 2008

Fulton: Online Gamer Behavior Affecting Game Sales

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360 - Shadowrun - Fulton: Online Gamer Behavior Affecting Game Sales

Speaking as part of an in-depth Gamasutra opinion piece, former Microsoft game user research head Bill Fulton has suggested that "the online behavior of our customers is dramatically reducing our sales", suggesting some possible solutions.

As part of his introduction to the piece, Fulton, who worked in-depth on Microsoft's online FPS Shadowrun to attempt solutions to these issues, notes:

"Of all the ways I spend my free time, playing games online is the only one I would describe as 'frequently barbaric'. Insults of all kinds, including racist and homophobic slurs, are commonplace."
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Jan 4, 2008

More Shadowrun games planned?

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Jan 4, 2008 The Shadowrun forums are due to be closed in the next few weeks but there's hope of further products from the brand emerging in the future. Shadowrun developer FASA recently closed its doors to the public, presumably after the damp reception the 360 and PC game received. If you remember it was the first game for 360 and PC that allowed cross-platform gaming between both parties. You may also remember that we scored it 6/10. A post on the Shadowrun forums reads: "We're going to be ... » Read More

Dec 26, 2007

After Christmas Video Game Deals Arrive

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360 - Shadowrun - After Christmas Video Game Deals Arrive

Lots of random little great deals have popped up post Christmas for you to spend any left over (or newly received) monies.

For those that don't have it still, Halo 3 is only $29.90 at GoGamer.

GameFly is having a Year End Sale up until January 4th: Some example deals are The Darkness only $12.34, Forza 2 $14.24, and Shadowrun for $12.34. I would really check this link and look into their full list, they have a ton of deals on all systems.

For the PC users, Steam is having a sale, 10-50% Everything! Great deals include, The Orange Box - $37.45, Bioshock $37.45, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - $22.45, and Psychonauts - 9.95!! (If you haven't played this title yet, you have no excuse not to now. You can even use a 360 controller.)

World of Warcraft - $9.99 at Amazon.
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Dec 14, 2007

GamerMetrics: Halo 3 Cannibalized Stranglehold, 360 Games Sales

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360 - Shadowrun - GamerMetrics: Halo 3 Cannibalized Stranglehold, 360 Games Sales

IGN GamerMetrics analyst Nick Williams recently took a look back at the predictions GamerMetrics made for Xbox 360 titles based on analysis of four primary factors -- awareness, engagement, purchase intent and game quality -- ahead of each title's launch with the aim of predicting the success of upcoming games.
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Dec 7, 2007

More MechWarrior, Shadowrun and Crimson Skies?

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Dec 7, 2007 The boss of the now-defunct FASA Studio has established a new development house and has gotten the rights to a number of IPs back from Microsoft. Jordan Weisman's new studio, Smith & Tinker, has the rights to Crimson Skies, Shadowrun and MechWarrior. According to the studio's official website, it also has the rights to additional properties from the FASA back catalogue. "We're not quite ready to announce our plans for each property, but please be assured that our goal is to ... » Read More

Sep 13, 2007

Shadowrun dev shuts down

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Sept 13, 2007 FASA Studio, responsible for MS's first cross-platform shooter Shadowrun, has officially closed for business. A statement was released to the Shadowrun community from studio manager Mitch Gitelman: "It is my sad duty to announce that FASA Studio has officially closed its doors. Today was the official last day of employment for those of us who had not moved on to other positions within Microsoft Game Studios. While the rumors have been circulating forever, we chose to wait on an ... » Read More

Sep 13, 2007

FASA Studio Closes Doors

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360 - Shadowrun - FASA Studio Closes Doors

The rumors were true. Shadowrun developer FASA Studio has indeed closed its doors with studio manager Mitch Gitelman confirming the news on the official Shadowrun community forums today. According to Gitelman, today was the last official day of work for employees still at FASA, with many former FASA team members moving on to other positions at Microsoft Game Studios.

Rumors about the studio's closure surfaced in March of this year, well before Shadowrun shipped, when a former FASA worker wrote of an employee exodus and that decision makers would "cut the tumor that is FASA Studio from the body of Microsoft."
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Aug 24, 2007

Shadowrun Gets Some Title Update #3 Love

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360 - Shadowrun - Shadowrun Gets Some Title Update #3 Love

FASA Studios just released a freshly new title update for Shadowrun (number three in fact) which fixes some bugs, alters gameplay a little and enhances the overall Shadowrun experience. The title update is free (as always) and should download the next time you pop in the game. A complete list of enhancments, fixes and all the jazz the Shadowrun title update brings is viewable after the break.
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Aug 22, 2007

Xbox 360 title Shadowrun discounted to $29

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360 - Shadowrun - Xbox 360 title Shadowrun discounted to $29

Retailer Amazon.com on Wed. discounted the game title Shadowrun for Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 to $29.99 for online buyers.

The first-person title, released in May, features offline and online cross platform play between Xbox 360 and Windows Vista owners for up to 16 players.

Additionally, the game features split-screen, system link, and LAN multiplayer functionality.

So anyone not purchasing this game because of the price alone should have no worries now.
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Aug 20, 2007

Shadowrun Update Now Available

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360 - Shadowrun - Shadowrun Update Now Available

The shadowrun update adds some much needed server fixes, which should hopefully improve the disconnect's which players are encountering all the time.

Some Gameplay features have also been tweaked, with the elves "regeneration" time being reduced slightly.

Hit the jump for a list of all the features in the update.
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Jul 25, 2007

Shadowrun gets a much-needed patch

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360 - Shadowrun - Shadowrun gets a much-needed patch

Though it was the subject of much debate, Shadowrun remains one of the titles on the 360 that Ars Technica quite enjoyed-even if it isn't the best value in the world. Those among us who decided to ignore the content qualms and license-use to enjoy the game itself, however, have been privy to some other issues that have cropped up since early after release. Long waits for matchmaking, broken achievements, and dumb bots were but a few of the problems that revealed themselves over extended playtime.
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Jul 24, 2007

Shadowrun Update Finally Released

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360 - Shadowrun - Shadowrun Update Finally Released

The highly anticipated title update for Shadowrun is now available. It should force you to automatically update when you sign on, but as the developers have said - be patient! It will take a while to make it around the world, and there will be problems when it first comes out. There always are. Some people won't get notified, some people will have trouble downloading.
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Jul 6, 2007

Rooster Teeth Concludes Shadowrun 1-800-MAGIC Series

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360 - Shadowrun - Rooster Teeth Concludes Shadowrun 1-800-MAGIC Series

All good things must come to an end, and today the final episode of Rooster Teeth's 1-800-MAGIC series, based on "Shadowrun," will be released.

The four part series follows an unfortunate Shadowrunner as he discovers magic, which has returned to the world in "Shadowrun." In the previous three episodes of the 1-800-MAGIC informational videos, our favorite Shadowrunner struggles through insurmountable odds and an uncontrollable use of magic. Compounded by the unhelpful 1-800-MAGIC help line and disobliging teammates, the Shadowrunner is finally provided with some thoughtful guidance to control his unique powers.
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Jun 26, 2007

Microsoft's Vista-only game cracked for XP

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A group of naughty hackers have cracked Shadowrun, one of the first Vista-only games on PC, and released a file that allows Windows XP users to play the game. Giving a middle finger to Microsoft's release strategy, the hacking group Razor1911 has managed to subvert the Win XP lockout and eliminate the need for DirectX 10 with a small, 4MB ... » Read More

Jun 25, 2007

PanicZoom European Launch Tournaments Announced

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360 - Shadowrun - PanicZoom European Launch Tournaments Announced

Load your weapons, fasten your seat belts and get your engines ready, its going to be a bumpy ride. Do you have what it takes to be amongst Europe's Elite gamers?

Paniczoom is proud to announce their eagerly awaited Launch Tournaments, featuring our 3 Premier titles, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, Shadowrun and Forza Motorsport 2.

Signups will begin on Monday 2nd July 2007 at 00:01hrs GMT, (registration is free !!!).

Tournament competition will begin week commencing 9th July, and all teams will then be randomised.

Tournament Style - Each stage of the Tournament will have settings defined prior to the start of that week's rounds.

Rules - PanicZoom Gaming Rules will apply, additional Rules for this event will be confirmed at Sign Up stage.

1st Place
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Up to €350 Cash
Winners Medal
Custom made Winners Banner

Please note that additional Prizes May be added during the Tournament

Good luck to all teams who take part. Further information to enable you to compete will appear on the relevant game specific forums on the PZ site soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

Until then should you wish to interact with our PZ community, or fancy your chances by taking part on any of our regular gaming Ladders, then please note membership is FREE, so sign up today.
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Jun 23, 2007

First Vista only game cracked on Windows XP

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360 - Shadowrun - First Vista only game cracked on Windows XP

Tired of waiting for Falling Leaf to produce drivers so you can play shadowrun on Windows XP? The wait is over.
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Jun 18, 2007

Free PC Shadowrun with Halo 2 purchase. Already?

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360 - Shadowrun - Free PC Shadowrun with Halo 2 purchase. Already?

While Frank and Ben Kuchera of Ars Technica are rather enamored with Shadowrun on the 360 and the PC, as a game it's a rather hard sell. The price is high for a multiplayer-only title, and of course it requires Vista to run. Same thing with Halo 2 on the PC: it's basically a older Xbox game that requires Vista for absolutely no reason and shows that Live on Windows still has quite a ways to go before it's a killer-app. Clearly these games aren't worth $50 apiece. Luckily, Circuit City has you covered: buy Halo 2 on the PC for $40, get Shadowrun free. It's like only being charged $20 for each game and, if you have Vista, that's a helluva deal.

He is not sure what such an aggressive sale says about the earning potential of these two games, but if you were interested in either of them and were just waiting for the price to come down, today is your lucky day. Sure, they won't throw a copy of Vista in there to sweeten the deal, but it's still an inexpensive way to try out the games and the new Live service for PCs.
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Jun 7, 2007

Join the Battle with the "Shadowrun" demo, Rooster Teeth video and fan site kit

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360 - Shadowrun - Join the Battle with the

With Lineage mercenaries coming from every direction to take control of the artifact, you need all the tools you can get to protect the assets of RNA Corporation. We are always looking for more talent to add to our pool and we're also interested in keeping our employees happy. These needs have led us to create several tools to help recruit others to joining RNA and for current employees to have a place to unwind with their coworkers. Remember: Referrals equal bonuses!

For those Xbox 360 users who still need to familiarize themselves with the battle between the Lineage and RNA Corporation, the "Shadowrun" Xbox 360 demo is now available on Xbox LIVE®. The "Shadowrun" demo will provide only a glimpse of what makes this title so innovative, including one map, PowerStation, and limited races, tech and magic. Gamers will still have the opportunity to sharpen their deadly combinations in three training chapters and the ability to play both against bots and in public matches.

Additionally, our friends at Rooster Teeth have put together their own informational video and support line for "Shadowrun," which can be seen at Shadowrun.com, Xbox LIVE Marketplace, Xbox.com and www.roosterteeth.com.* Keep these sites bookmarked for upcoming videos in the series.

Everything you need to start your own "Shadowrun" fan site is available online ¿ Web site interface components, screenshots, desktop wallpapers, and Web-ready artwork. Jack in and download to your heart's content at http://www.shadowrun.com/. Fan site webmasters are encouraged to register their fan site for official inclusion on the "Shadowrun" site in the forums at http://forums.shadowrun.com/. Please feel free to download and redistribute the fan site kit on your own site for your readers.
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Jun 7, 2007

Shadowrun and Tenchu Z demos available for download

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360 - Shadowrun - Shadowrun and Tenchu Z demos available for download

Xboxic reported that the Shadowrun was meant to be released yesterday, but that it was delayed until today. However, you can now rejoice at the news that you can now try out Shadowrun for yourself because the demo is now available to download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. As well as this, you'll be happy to know that you can also try out the demo of Tenchu Z, as that too is now on the Marketplace.
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