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Xbox.com Revamped for 360 Launch, Gamer CardsAlong with the recent update to Xbox Live, Xbox.com has also received a facelift in preparation for the coming Xbox 360 release. Players can now create their own Gamer Card to coincide with their Live tag. Initially users will see little difference in functionality, as the site will perform all ... |
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The TrueSkill System: Matchmaking EvolvedWhile a great idea in theory, Microsoft’s Matchmaking system for Xbox Live has sparked a great deal of controversey among Live subscribers. The original intent of Matchmaking was to match a gamer up with another gamer of equal skill — although over time, the criteria by which the system chooses ... |
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PlayStation 3 to Run at 120 FPS?Gamespot recently reported that Ken Kutaragi, president of Sony Computer Entertainment, dropped some more exciting news about the upcoming PlayStation 3 at the Tokyo International Digital Conference last Thursday. According to The Nikkei BP, Kutaragi reportedly told conference attendees that the ... |
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Halo 1 and 2 to Get a Makeover on Xbox 360?In Bungie.net’s “Weekly What’s Update” last week, Bungie’s Content Manager, Frankie, gave a rather provocative hint about playing Halo: CE and Halo 2 on the Xbox 360 through the system’s backward-compatability. Apparently, Frankie, has seen both titles in action on the new console, and has gone on ... |
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Working Stiffs Scared StiffWant to know what really scares game developers? Well, besides publishing deadlines and poor sales? In the spirit of Halloween, Gamecloud asked a number of developers to share the scariest experiences they have ever had while gaming. Several of the developers give nods to the “Ravenholm” portion ... |
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Didn’t Pre-order a 360? All Hope is not LostA recent Gamespot feature grants some sound advice for the people out there who didn’t act fast enough during the Xbox 360 pre-order frenzy. Those who still hope to get their hands on a shiny next-gen console at launch would do well to employ some of the strategies laid out in the ... |
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Launch of MLGpro.com v3 Clogs up Entire Internet!!!The Internet came to a stuttering halt today as every human being on Earth sat anxiously by their computer monitors, refreshing the MLGpro.com homepage over and over again in a desperate attempt to be the first visitor to witness the much-heralded site redesign. In a state of ... |
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MLG LA Halo 2 Registration Closes Tuesday, October 11Just a quick reminder that Tuesday, October 11 is the last day for Halo 2 registration for MLG LA. Please note that this applies to both the Last Chance Qualifier and the Conference Championship. There will be NO registration at the door for either the LCQ or the CC, so if you intend to play, you ... |
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The Evolution of Competitive Console GamingThere was a time in my life when “competitive gaming” meant scurrying down to the local video store and squaring-off against other kids in some timed runs of (wait for it…) Sonic the Hedgehog. After practicing for days to the point where my eyes were bloodshot and my thumbs were throbbing with ... |
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MLG Smasher Profile: AzenSometimes inspiration comes at unexpected times, especially when it comes to Super Smash Brothers Melee. On the couch sat me, Rumikun, Azen, and our friend Nam. We’d been doing team matches most of the night, and decided we should start mixing things up a bit to add variety. The fun of some of ... |
