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Rock Band DLC: Week of January 20th, 2009 January 16, 2009

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For you Rock Band owners, here’s what’s coming out next week for Rock Band 1/2:

I am planning on picking up the Steve Miller Band and Mute Math tracks.

Free Rock Band Track – “Headphones On” by Miranda Cosgrove December 2, 2008

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Fresh from Major Nelson’s feed, I have learned there is a free track from Rock Band today. I have provided a link below.

I haven’t listened to the song, so I cannot personally attest to the quality of the track. However, it is free, so no harm for trying it out, right?

Xbox LIVE Marketplace | Rock Band | “Headphones On” | Miranda Cosgrove

Left 4 Dead Acheivements Revealed October 20, 2008

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French gaming site, Succès Full, has revealed Left 4 Dead’s Acheivements for the 360. My favorites include:

I have been looking forward to this game for a long time. Zombies… co-op game play… “custom” games for each play through… looks like a winner. I can only hope this game captures the player as well as Half Life 2. If so, we are in for a treat.

Follow the link for the full scoop: Acheivements

Rock Band DLC – Week of 10/21/08 – Nirvana Edition October 17, 2008

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Here’s the Rock Band DLC for this week. It’s a been a while coming, but next week we’ll see 7 Nirvana tracks! More importantly, it’s from their Nevermind offering. Sadly, “Come As You Are” and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” aren’t being made available. We’ll have to manage with these 7 master tracks.

The full Nirvana 7 Pack will be priced $10.99 (880 Microsoft Points) or $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) per track.

I, for one, am looking forward to “Polly” and “On A Plain”. These promise to be good times.

Availability:

Rock on!

Little Big Planet Beta Impressions September 25, 2008

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I managed to score a beta key for Little Big Planet the other day. I have to admit that the controls took a little getting used to due to sheer amount of activities. Adjusting to hopping between the three depth planes was a little odd at first, but grows on you quickly. Stephen Fry adds the little comical nuances to the voiceover that just brings the game together. The games helps you out every step of the way, from learning to control your sackboy to creating your first level.

There is just something about this game that makes me smile as I play it. It could be the overly cute sackfolk… or how they playfully interact with their environment… or the creatively designed levels.

I wish I had some screenshots to share with you detailing my gaming experience. The community is definitely going to drive the longevity of this game. The beta had only been out for less than a day, and already there were hundreds of community generated stages. Some very excellent… others, well… they are still learning the system.

During my first multiplayer experience, I was greeted with some intense lag that made the game somewhat frustrating. However, this being a beta, I understand they are working out some kinks.

All in all, my first impressions are great. This has every chance to be a defining game for the Playstation 3. The Media Molecule staff have outdone themselves. I am anxious to et my hands on the full copy of this game.

Viva la Sackboy!

Little Big Planet – Pre-order Bonus at Amazon.com September 25, 2008

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Amazon.com is offering a bonus to all pre-orders for Little Big Planet for the PS3. If you pre-order the game through their site, you’ll receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card, which will arrive via email ~10 days after the game ships. This, along with release day delivery available, should be a great deal for you avid Amazon shoppers.

Gears of War 2 – Pre-order Bonus at Amazon.com September 25, 2008

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Amazon.com is offering a bonus to all pre-orders for Gears of War 2 for the XBOX 360. If you pre-order the game through their site, you’ll receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card, which will arrive via email ~10 days after the game ships. This, along with release day delivery available, should be a great deal for you avid Amazon shoppers.

“Time-sick Son of a Grizzly Bear” by The Mother Hips [Rock Band] September 22, 2008

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Here is yet another fantastic song for Rock Band. Again, The Mother Hips have graced my 360 with audio goodness. It is well worth the 160 MS Points to pick up this song.

After the jump, listen to the embedded song.

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PAIN DLC – Delayed to Sept. 11, 2008 September 5, 2008

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The new expansion level for PAIN was due out on Sept 4th, 2008. Fortunately, it has been delayed. Yes, I said “FORTUNATELY”! It seems the trophies that were originally included were deemed to difficult by the play testers. So, the developers went back and eased off the gas a little.

Joystiq has the details and the list of included trophies. Read on!

Pain DLC delayed a week, trophies toned down – Joystiq

First, the bad news: the downloadable “Uncle Jimmy’s Fun Park” level, originally planned for release tomorrow, has been delayed, and is currently targeted for release on the ominous date of Sept. 11.

Why was it delayed? Well that’s the good news: the development team has been spending its time scaling back the difficulty of the somewhat ridiculous trophies it announced last month. Seems testers didn’t have too much fun grinding their way through the “one billion points” trophy, among others. The new trophy list, which is copied below the break, is also set to be downloadable on Sept. 11

“Extended Play Download Days” through October 2008 September 5, 2008

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Microsoft is running an “Extended Play Download Days” promotion between now and the end of October. This includes downloads for various games, including: Oblivion, Mass Effect, and Guitar Hero 3. The obvious gems are the Shivering Isles DLC for Oblivion and the track packs for Guitar Hero 3.

Beautiful Katamari also makes this list with 8 discounted items; bring the DLC from ludicrously expensive to just overly expensive. But if you have been on the fence for these items, this is your time to jump in.

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