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Get ready for the Toys ‘R’ Us Buy 1 Get 1 50% OFF Game Sale happening next week, April 2 and 3. At the moment they are holding a Buy 1 Get 1 40% OFF Sale but next week take 50% OFF! The sale will be going on at stores nationwide, as well as Toy‘R’Us.com, and will offer the sale on its entire stock of video games -- among other, non-gaming items.
At the moment these are the Eligible Games available, will update if it changes next week. This might be a good time to pickup Halo 3: ODST for the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta beginning on May 3rd. Go in with a friend if you only want one game.
[via joystiq]
Buying games can get expensive and this year especially is no exception. If you want to get the most trading credits for your games and pickup some great games you missed out on and even movies, than Goozex is the place for you.
To start trading you will need Goozex points and trade tokens. When you join Goozex and activate your account, you will get 1 free trade token right away: your first trade on Goozex is FREE!
VG247 obtained a now pulled Amazon.co.uk page of an Xbox 360 Project Natal title, “Yoga Natal” by Tradewest with a release date in October.
The Amazon’s listing has been deleted but is still cached. Its dated for October 29, 2010, for £17.99 or under $30 US.
VG247 mentions this is the second time October has been mentioned in relation to Natal’s release, with Brit celebrity Jonathan Ross already dropping the date after seeing the system in action in London. Microsoft remained tight-lipped over Ross’s slip.
Tradewest did make a Yoga title for the Wii so this could be a port that we see. Below is not the actual box art for Yoga Natal.
Hopefully at the World Premier of “SAVE THE DATE” June 13th we will learn of all the games planed for Project Natal, the cost and the actual date it will release. Until then we have this news to go by.
[via VG247]
On April 6th, the Xbox Team will be releasing a system update over Xbox LIVE for your Xbox 360 that will allow USB flash drives to be used for storing profiles, game saves, demos and more. Once you take the system update on April 6th, you’ll be able to connect your USB flash drives to your console and head over to the memory section to configure your new storage device. Once you do that, the system will conduct a one time performance and integrity check to confirm the drive is working properly. You will then be able to configure how much storage to use on the device, up to 16 GB. The remaining space on the flash drive will be accessible by your PC or Mac. USB Hard drives may work, but like flash memory, you’ll only be able to use up to 16GB of space. Since performance on flash based USB storage is usually better, Its highly recommend using flash based instead of spinning media like a hard drive…it’s just going to give you a MUCH better experience.
Also enhanced is the memory management functions, so you’ll be able to have better control on what you want to copy or move between storage devices.
A couple of points:
While any flash drive can be used, Microsoft is partnering with SanDisk to release an Xbox 360 branded USB flash drive in May that comes pre-configured out of the box and ready to go. So starting April 6th (when the Xbox Team release the system update) you can pop any flash drive over 1GB into your Xbox 360 and configure it as storage.
[via Major Nelson]
Just in! SAVE THE DATE
World Premiere "Project Natal" for Xbox 360 Experience
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Early Evening
Los Angeles, California
Xbox 360 Media Briefing
Monday, June 14, 2010
Morning
Los Angeles, California
[via GTR]
Retailers are already pushing great deals many months in advance for the highly anticipated title, Halo: Reach. First it was Walmart offering an immediate $20 e-gift, good for any purchase online and now Amazon has answered back with the same $20 Video Games Credit only good on your next video game purchase. The promotional code will be placed directly into your Amazon.com account within 2 business days after the product ships.
Not as good as the Walmart immediate e-gift, but if the price changes you’re backed by the Pre-order Price Guarantee with Amazon! Order Halo: reach now and if the Amazon.com price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price.
Another thing if your getting drained by the many great games coming out this year, Amazon doesn’t charge Sales TAX for most.
Also, a little trick to get the game quick is to signup for the free Amazon Prime trial that’s offered at checkout to get free Two-Day shipping. Last time we pre-ordered a game we got it a day before it released going this route.
It’s official, Splinter Cell: Conviction has gone Gold after many years in development and teasing the release several times in the last few years. There’s no turning back, Splinter Cell: Conviction will be released on April 13, 2010 exclusively for the Xbox 360, and with that, a new trailer has been unveiled.
So it’s a go! Pre-order Splinter Cell: Conviction today and be one of the first to experience the highly anticipated sequel in the multimillion-selling Splinter Cell series and one of the most critically acclaimed Xbox franchises of all time.
Splinter Cell: Conviction
An investigation into his daughter’s death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he’s been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions.
Uniting revolutionary gameplay enhancements with a high-octane, no-holds-barred storyline, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction arms you to the teeth with all the high-tech weaponry and lethal skills of an elite operative and invites you to enter a dangerous world where justice means making your own rules.
Related Post: Hot! Splinter Cell Conviction for only $46.99
The Block Party can’t start without the Avatar BBQ Grill Prop complete with dropping-the-burger-on-the-floor actions!
We have another FREE Avatar item for you, this time it’s the Grill Prop. Normally 160
MS points, or $2.00, but right now it’s FREE when you redeem the following code (One code redeemable for all):
Grill Prop: 9XBX9-9RCD9-9BCK9-9PRTY-9RCKZ
Find out how to redeem tokens on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace
[via xboxic]
Enjoy the pixelated burgers!
Related Post: Free “Bing” T-Shirt for your Xbox Live Avatar
Game Room on Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows - LIVE lets you relive the glory days of classic arcade and console games in their original forms. Your avatar will take part in the original sights, sounds and gameplay that will make these retro games come alive on your Xbox 360 and Windows-based PC in one fast, fun experience. Game Room will bring you a library of original classics like “Centipede®” and “Asteroids Deluxe®” from Atari Inc. and other favorites from Intellivision, Konami Corp, and more. With weekly new title releases, your arcade will soon be retrofitted to perfection. Challenge your friends to beat your high score by sending custom challenges and taunts across platforms, earn Achievements, unlock levels, and climb your way to the top of the universal leaderboards. Also enjoy the freedom of buying games for Game Room once and playing on both Xbox 360 and a Windows-based PC.
Game Room, Game Pack 001 and Game Pack 002 are ready to be downloaded on Xbox Live or Games for Windows. (Packs can’t be downloaded from Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Web)
Many were writing off Project Natal after Techflash’s report on how much space was needed, a whopping 13 feet deep by 13 feet wide by almost 9 feet high! You might have thought, “What was Microsoft and the Xbox Team thinking?”
Well if you were really thinking Microsoft had lost it then you will be glad to know they haven’t. "The comments recently about the play space for "Project Natal" were misinterpreted," Microsoft told Kotaku. "It is true that the 'Project Natal' sensor reads the configuration of your room and adjusts play space, as appropriate. We know that living rooms come in all shapes and sizes, and have conducted numerous play tests to ensure everyone will be able to jump off the couch and into the fun when 'Project Natal' launches globally this holiday."
So there you have it, One Natal Fit’s All! So go ahead, put your furniture back the way you had it, you should have plenty enough room no matter if you live in a mansion or a studio apartment.
Great news for all! Now bring on E3. I want to hear about some games!!!
[via Kotaku]
MORE STORAGE SPACE FOR YOUR GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENT WITH THE NEW XBOX 360 250GB HARD DRIVE
Available in stores today, Xbox 360 introduces the 250GB Hard Drive, which offers more space to store your favorite game and entertainment content. Available at the incredible value of $129.99 (U.S ERP), the 250GB Hard Drive offers more freedom to download the latest demos, Xbox LIVE Arcade games, full game titles with Games on Demand, TV shows, movies and more straight to your Xbox 360 console.
Xbox LIVE is the premier destination to download the best games and entertainment at the touch of a button, 24x7. With a growing library of more than 13,000 pieces of gaming content, and more than 25,000 movies, TV episodes and music videos available to download or stream instantly – you’re bound to find something you love.
Want to express your personality and style on Xbox LIVE? With the added storage space of the 250GB Hard Drive, it makes it easy to download and save new Avatar clothes and props from your favorite clothing brands and games, including Roxy, Quiksilver, Adidas, tokidoki, “Halo,” “Gears of War” and more. Or, download a pet to keep your Avatar company.
[via Xbox Press]
Amazon has a great price already for Splinter Cell Conviction at $51.99 and with it comes an Exclusive Co-op Access Code when you Pre-order today. If you thought that was Hot, for a limited time use the coupon code SPLINTER to get $5 more off making it only $46.99 for an even Hotter Deal!!!
Why Amazon?
Free Super Saver shipping and No TAX for most!!!
The Xbox LIVE team and the Bing team have a nice little surprise for you and your Avatar. Click on the magic Bing search term and you’ll end up with the results of your search…PLUS a very special gift for your Xbox LIVE Avatar from the two teams. Grab it while you can, not sure how long it will be around.
[UPDATE] Codes added for your convenience:
Male Shirt: PHT9P-KXR4Y-BB6BY-VFMPD-THT4T
Female Shirt: VFH6P-9FJKK-KKP9G-H4DRH-WTCFM
The codes only work for the corresponding sex of your avatar. The code for the Male Shirt only works with a male avatar, Female Shirt with a female avatar. No cross dressing! Kind of a bummer you can’t change the colors to what you want though but it’s free, so can’t really complain.
[via Major Nelson]
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Free Metro 2033 Xbox Live Avatar Mask
Free Avatar Prop. Get it while it’s Hot
UPDATE: All the free Avatar Mask codes are have been given out! Sorry if you missed it. You still can get the Avatar BBQ Grill Prop and the free “Bing” T-Shirt for your Xbox Live Avatar.
Want a Free Metro 2033 Xbox Live Avatar Mask? Follow the instruction below and you too can have this mask…
Instructions:
You do not need to have bought Metro 2033 to take advantage of this offer. (I never bought it, and I just got my free avatar mask). THQ Promo.
2. You do not need to live in the UK. (Even though it says on the site, "Free mask limited to the first 20,000 registrations across Europe." I live in California and it worked).
Basic summary of directions:
1. Login to your myTHQ account - If you don't have one, it takes a few seconds to create a free account.
2. Register your game - Again, you don't need to have bought the game. Simply choose "Xbox 360" as the platform and select "Metro 2033" from the list. YOU DO NOT NEED TO ENTER A RETAIL CODE.
3. Redeem your code - After entering your "Metro 2033" selection, the next screen will have your free Xbox Live Avatar mask code. You may enter that on your console or on Xbox.com: Link
After downloading the mask, it can be found under 'Change My Style', 'Dress Up' in the Xbox Live Avatar editing menu.
[via fatwallet]
Don’t have Metro 2033 yet?
Buy it now at Amazon.com
Price $56.99
Get a Secret In-Game Weapon for Splinter Cell Conviction, FREE!
Text the word WEAPON to 44144 to receive a unique key code for the Exclusive In-Game FREE Weapon for Splinter Cell Conviction Only on Xbox 360! Hurry! Limited number of Unlocks available!
My code came in seconds…
[via CAG]
Pre-Order Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction Today!
New Halo: Reach details just released! Shacknews spoke with the team at Bungie for a preview of some of the new features for Halo: Reach's multiplayer offering, including Active Roster, Queue-Joining, and the extremely exciting "Arena" system.
Active Roster - No more Xbox Live Guide to find out what your buddies are doing in Reach.
Queue-Joining - Join up as soon as your friends are joinable in the middle of a match.
Improved Voting System - "Veto 2.0”
Arena Playlists – Like Leagues & Ladders system.
Ranked and Social Combined - This I’m not to crazy about.
Streamlined Party-U - Opt-out system. After a match, players will be kept together and it will automatically roll into looking for the next match.
Matchmaking Connection Options - Options that stay set. Choose from only good connection, similar skill, or same language preferred. No more having to setup each time you boot up.
Social Settings - Define your playstyle: Teamwork, Motivation, Chattiness, or Tone.
Head to the Xbox Netflix Promo for one FREE month of Xbox Live Gold!
Enter one of these codes: 5M9G1A or 5M9G1B
Hurry, available only while supplies last.
No Netflix account needed… Enjoy!!!
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[via FatWallet]
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The Best Deals for Xbox Live Gold
At GDC 2010 this week, Sony showed off the PlayStation Move, a copy cat to the Wii remote and Nunchuk for the most part, calling it the "next generation of motion gaming". The only difference really is the PSMove uses the PlayStation Eye camera and the Wii doesn’t.
The PlayStation Move starter kit will be under $100, so $99.99 I'm guessing. What’s in the kit? A PS Eye, a controller, and a game, the Nunchuk or “Sub-controller" will be sold separately as Nintendo did with the Nunchuk. It’s going to be pretty costly to get enough for a family of say 4 to get in the games together.
Let’s say the PSMove kit is $90, the standalone Move remote $50 and Sub-controller $20. So for 4 people to play together could possibly cost you: $90+$70+$70+$70 = $300 in total! $90+$70+$70+$50 = $280
[Update] The price was adjusted above because it turns out, only 2 Sub-controller’s are supported since the PS3’s Bluetooth support is limited to only seven connections. Four PSMove controllers can connect to a PS3 at one time allowing 4 players to play but only two players if the sub-controller’s are used, two PSMove Controllers and 2 PSMove sub-controllers, because of this Bluetooth limitation.
Now for Project Natal. We know nothing about price at this time but it’s rumored to be under $100, at one time even rumored at $50. The difference with Project Natal is that only one item is needed for the 
whole family to enjoy, the Project Natal sensor device, making your body the controller. Separate controllers are not needed to start Moving with Project Natal. The cost to Jump In will be a lot less then the PlayStation Move if you consider buying for the whole family and if indeed under $100 for Project Natal then possibly cheaper than the initial PlayStation Move kit.
Being that Project Natal uses only your body as a controller, it will be easier to get a non-gamer Moving, so I’m banking on Project Natal to out sell the PlayStation Move by Millions!
Sales are up for Halo 3: ODST this week thanks to the Bomb Bungie dropped on the gaming community.
The Bomb. A multiplayer beta trailer that got the gaming community salivating this week for The Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta beginning on May 3rd, 2010!
Invitations to participate in the Halo: Reach Xbox LIVE multiplayer beta is in every copy of Halo 3: ODST hence the push. If you want in, hold onto your copy of Halo 3: ODST and have that disc ready, it’s the only way in to the beta.
Don’t have Halo 3: ODST, not a problem. Join those making the push this week and order a copy today!
Don’t have an Xbox 360, not a problem either. Microsoft is releasing on March 9, 2010 a bundle to get you into the games.
Grab the Xbox 360 Elite Spring 2010 Forza 3/ Halo 3 ODST Bundle
from Amazon for only $299.99 
Release Date: March 9, 2010
Pre-Order Now!
Bungie as you probably know dropped a Huge Halo: Reach MultiPlayer beta trailer on us to get us ready for May 3rd. There’s a Lot New added to Halo: Reach MP and we have taken screenshots and video clips from the trailer and compiled segments, slowing some spots down to see the Jaw Dropping action more closely. Check it out!
First we have…
Dive and roll (or Barrel-Roll)
Someone commented it might be an ability only the Elites could perform. We’ll have to see how this plays out May 3rd but looks good.
LOADOUTS 
click image to enlarge
In this screenshoot, they clearly show three selectable abilities for Loadouts. These three new abilities shown are sprinting, invisibility, and FREAKEN JETPAKS. All abilities look like they are on-demand and once the meter runs out their out. I don’t think you pick your starting weapon with Loadouts like in MW2 since they all seem to have similar weapons, but again, we’ll find out more on May 3rd if not sooner.
After watching the trailer many times we noticed a few other ability icons not shown in the Loadout shot. A Personal Bubble Shield of some sort (see video below) and a unknown icon as well, like a radar jammer turning off your radar allowing you to sneak around as found in the Assassinations video below.
Special ability icons
 | Invisibility |
 | Jetpack |
 | Sprint |
 | Personal Bubble Shield |
 | Radar Jammer? |
FREAKEN JETPACKS
Personal Bubble Shield
It looks like you can activate the shield at anytime or like an air bag, it deploys on impact as this clip shows.
Animations have been added for assassinations with a little variety but also leaving you vulnerable.
Game Types
Active Roster 
Not sure but Active Roster could be if a gaymer quits, others can join mid-game to even out the team. All multiplayer games need this.
The Arena 
You guess is as good as mine.
Call-Outs 
click image to enlarge
Locations on each map are now labeled to Call-Out easily where you are or where you died so no need to make up your own any longer. Here are the ones we spotted in the trailer - Spillway, Yard, Rock Garden, Atrium, C.F.C, Smelter Hallway, Lower Conduit Room, Smelter Entrance, Smelter Skylights, High Bridge, Powerhouse Level 2, Spillway Gate, Concrete Walkway, Barren Field, Boiler Room, Green Residence, In the Air and Upper Spillway.
New Weapons
Needle Rifle
? Some kind of sticky rocket launcher
? Lock-on three round burst something or other
? beam rifle of some sort
And that about wraps it up. If we missed anything, let us know and will add it. Thanks and be sure to get your personal copy of Halo 3: ODST if you don’t already have it to Jump In the Halo: Reach MP beta May 3rd!
Don’t have an Xbox 360 yet, not a problem!
Grab the Xbox 360 Elite Spring 2010 Forza 3/ Halo 3 ODST Bundle
from Amazon for only $299.99
Release Date: March 9, 2010
Pre-Order Now!
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