Xbox 360 News

Anarchy Abound In Platinum’s New Title

Platinum Games, the developers of titles such as Bayonetta and Vanquish, are teaming up once again with Sega to present “Max Anarchy,” as they continue their trend of excellent names. Something they won’t continue is the standard singleplayer action, as Max Anarchy will be an “online combat game,” along the lines of titles such as Breach and Section 8, I would suppose.

The oddest thing about this announcement is that Jack, the main character from Platinum Games’ largely forgotten hyper-violent third person action game, Madworld, will be a playable character in Max Anarchy. Leading me to believe there may be some tie-in between the two games’ setting(s). Another odd thing is that Jack will be in full color, though in Madworld
he was purely black and white, apart from the occasional red blood splatter that would fly on him.

Xbox 360 Gets Exclusive Crysis 2 Demo on January 25

EA along with Crytek GmbH has announced a Crysis 2 multiplayer exclusive demo for Xbox 360. The demo will be available to download on January 25 for Xbox Live Gold Members. Crysis 2 is Crytek high anticipated sequel to Crysis and will be released on consoles later this year.

The demo will contain two different game modes. “Team Instant Action” mode is a team death-match mode. The other mode is “Crash Site” mode, is were you need to control alien drop pods to gain points. Both modes will be playable on the “Skyline” map. Crysis 2 takes place in New York City so it almost sounds like the map will be taking place atop buildings.

Crysis 2 will feature the Nanosuit that gives you superhuman like strength. With the Nanosuit you will be able to run fast, jump great distances, and turn invisible. The games compete multiplayer will feature 12 different maps and a ranking system with a level max of 50. It will also feature load-outs for your weapons and Nanosuit.

Crysis 2 multiplayer is being handled by Crytek UK. Crytek UK is Crytek’s “Specialist Mulitplayer Studio”. I hav

THQ Announces MX vs. ATV Alive for $39.99

THQ has announced that the next installment in the MX vs. ATV will be MX vs. ATV Alive.  The game will be released in May with a price of $39.99 for the XBOX 360 and the PS3.  I have always enjoyed the MX vs. ATV games, but it has been an awhile since I have played one.   With this price point they are sure to attract myself and other people back into the series. 

THQ also announced that the game will introduce the new “Bar-to-Bar” mechanic.  Which sounds like you will be able to punch and elbow other dudes in order to get first place.  Alive will also feature better terrain deformation, better controls, and collision which will help add more realism to Alive.  With all these features the game will be more accessible to a wider audience base.  It amazes me that this franchise has sold over 10 million units in the franchise history.

Dreamcast Collection Coming To Xbox 360

It’s been almost a decade since the rise and fall of the Sega Dreamcast, leaving behind it a legacy of both innovation and failure. The system has spawned some classics and Sega is looking to cash in by dragging up old licenses from the dead.

The collection, which hits February 22^nd here in North America, takes some of the most beloved games of all time puts them in one compilation. The collection includes Sonic Adventure, Crazy Taxi, Sega Bass Fishing, and Space Channel 5: Part 2. The pote

Hamilton Has A Great Adventure

The good old guys at Fatshark (developers of Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West) have announced their new title and it’s called “Hamilton’s Great Adventure.” It is being described as “easy to pick up for everyone, and has something for every type of gamer.” While that could mean it’s a kid’s game, I’ll give any Fatshark developed game a chance.

Bulletstorm Demo Available on Jan. 25

Are you itching for your first skillshot in Bulletstorm, the brand new game from People Can Fly and Epic games?  You will not have to wait too much longer.  EA just released a press statement stating that a demo for Bulletstorm will be released on January 25 on Xbox LIVE and the Playstation Network.  Bulletstorm comes from the mind of Cliff Bleszinski, the same guy that has brought Gears of War to our hearts.

XBLA Update – 1/12/11

Half the country may be frozen under a blizzard, but that doesn’t stop new Xbox Live releases from…also being frozen.

The biggest news this week comes from the Games on Demand section, where Super Street Fighter IV and Need for Speed SHIFT are both available this week for those who are snowed in at their homes, or simply don’t feel like driving to the store. The shoot-em-up Zeit 2 is the sole Arcade game released this week.

Microsoft: Kinect Focus is on 360 ‘Right Now’

Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, has said that Microsoft might roll out PC support for Kinect at “the right time.”

A Microsoft spokesperson that spoke with CVG said differently, “It’s easy to imagine the many ways Kinect could be used for different applications and Microsoft is uniquely positioned to offer that. Right now our focus with Kinect is transforming games and entertainment on Xbox 360.”

Supremacy MMA Features Serious Pulverizing

505 Games has decided to enter itself into the MMA fold, similarly to how they entered the football fold (more like field, ehh?) this past summer with Backbreaker, though this time their game is called Supremacy MMA. Supremacy MMA was announced last E3, though I’ll admit I had no idea what it was until just now. 505 Games has declared Supremacy will launch this summer, and will feature Jens Pulver (5 bucks to anyone who knows who that is), who’s “up and down” backstory will be ever present in the game.

Top Selling Xbox 360 Games of 2010

It’s been a good year for videogames. We’ve seen huge blockbusters and the launch of new and innovative methods of control. We have entered a new phase of gaming, one that includes everyone and the sales figures of 2010 reflect the changing game culture. Here are the top 20 Xbox 360 titles of last year by VGchartz. The sales indicated are in the millions and reflect worldwide sales.