Tag Archives: Xbox 360

Xbox GTA 3 deal was originally rejected by Microsoft

Grand Theft Auto 3 was originally rejected by Microsoft as game for the Xbox, a new documentary has revealed. Over the past weekend, Microsoft debuted Power On: The Story of Xbox, a six-part mini documentary series available on YouTube, Roku, and other platforms. In the third episode (opens in new …

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The history of console redesigns

Console do-overs through the ages Nintendo’s newly unveiled Wii Mini (opens in new tab) might have provided momentary distraction from the company’s touch screen-toting big-ticket release, but the downsized budget-console hardly came as a surprise. After all, the one-size-only GameCube was the exception to a long-standing rule–one established in the …

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Xbox 360 receives price drop in Australia

Here’s a sobering thought: Christmas is only 82 days away. That’s 82 days that stand between you and the annoyed relative who’s demanding to know why you bought them a pet rock and a pencil sharpener for the third year in a row. Do you really want to be that …

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Haunt is now free on Xbox Live until July 2

Microsoft is making the actually-not-that-bad Kinect game Haunt available forfree (opens in new tab)for the next week in an effort to promote the use of Xbox Live’s Kinect Central app. The game will only be free if you use the Kinect Central app to download the game. Though far from …

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Dragons Dogma quest guide

There’s plenty to keep a new adventurer busy in the world of Gransys, but unfortunately it’s not all glam and glory. There are tons of quests throughout the three chapters of Dragon’s Dogma, and while some may have you scaling the back of a golem as it tries to smash …

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Hitman: Sniper challenge guide

The Hitman: Absolution Sniper Challenge DLC is a Chicago rooftop sniping mission that allows you to unlock items for use in the full game when it releases this November. To get the special upgrades you’ll need to beat the scores set for each item. To get the scores needed you‘ll …

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Ghost Recon: Future Soldier review

When we see Tom Clancy’s name attached to a military shooter, we automatically start to think tactically. Stacking up to breach doors, using gadgets to spy on enemy patrols, and swiftly taking down threats as a team plays a huge role in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. But Ubisoft …

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Trials Evolution squirrels guide

Trials is back in a big way with Evolution, and with twice the amount gamerscore to dish out than in its previous incarnation. These collectibles (or creepy-ass squirrels) are mostly hidden in creative ways. You’ll have lots of fun unlocking the first few, then you’ll start to relish the challenge, …

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Sniper Elite V2 achievement guide

Think you have the chops to be a sniper of the elite variety? Earning these achievements and trophies is a good way to show it! Many of the achievements and trophies found are dependent on your ability to perform some fancy shooting, as well as taking out enemies in crafty …

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