Continuing in the sad tradition of Halo 2 and 3 before it, Halo: Reach has apparently been leaked. Modders at Game-Tut.com found a way to trick Microsoft's servers, which are currently hosting the full game download.
The download is intended for select media and only accessible with a code -- well, until Game-Tut apparently cracked that security measure. The site has yet to openly leak the files to the general public.
It appears that the game is leaking other places as well. At least one video released shows off a tour of Forge in the game's Firefight mode, and spoilers for the game can be found everywhere from Bungie's official forums to NeoGAF (if you really want to see them, you can find them yourself).
While Microsoft and Bungie will be hosting the usual slate of Halo review events around the world in the coming weeks, it appeared as though the companies were relaxing around the usually tightly-controlled media access to the series by uploading the game to Xbox Live. Unfortunately, the system proved vulnerable to the insatiable demand for Halo, which facilitated another early game leak for this high profile franchise.
Update: A Microsoft spokesperson told Joystiq, "We are aware of claims being made regarding a security exploit related to Halo: Reach and are aggressively investigating the matter. We have no further details to share at this time."
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is now available for download from the Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360. The new Lara Croft game will cost you 1200 MS Points and is available in All Xbox LIVE regions.
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is the first downloadable, co-op action/adventure game to ever feature Lara Croft.
Content: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: (ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) Experience the first ever co-op action-adventure game featuring Lara Croft. Team up with a friend or go at it alone as you traverse and solve deadly traps, fight hordes of undead enemies, and collect over 60 artifacts and relics. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light offers fast-paced action and breathtaking visuals shown through an isometric view.
As previously announced, LIVE Co-op support will be coming soon. Plus, when it is comes out later this year, the first DLC pack will be available for the first 30 days for free, exclusively on Xbox 360.
Team Code-Junkie has released a new version of XPort360! XPort360 is a FATX reader for Xbox 360 Transfer Kit's, XSATA and the XPort device. XPort360 allow's you to view and modify the content on your XBox 360 hard drive or memory card.
XPort360 2.13 Features and Functions:
- Support added for 250GB HDD
- Undelete function added
- Vista x64 bit drivers for reading memory cards in Vista 64.
- Drivers are now signed too.
- Manual updated.
- Many compatibility issues (256mb memory cards, Xbox 1 memory cards, and more) fixed.
- Adds support for some other 60gb drives
- Fixes a file time stamp issue
- Fixes a multiple file copy issue
- Adds support for newer 64mb Xbox360 memory cards
- Support for Datel 360 Micro SD memory card (any size - e.g 1/2/4/8/16/32 GB)
- Added support for HDD`s that had had their sector 0 (MBR) overwritten by Windows
- Fixes a bug where overwriting a file sometimes doesn’t free the space of the old file "
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Take-Two Interactive Inc. this week released the "Legends and Killers DLC Pack" for Xbox 360. The new "Legends and Kills DLC" will cost 800 MS Points and is now available for download in all Xbox LIVE regions.
The Legends and Killers DLC for Red Dead Redemption includes nine new multiplayer maps, eight new multiplayer characters from Red Dead Revolver, and a bunch of new Achievements.
Content: Legends and Killers Pack Price: 800 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: The massive, action-packed world of Red Dead Redemption gets bloodier with the epic new multiplayer content of the Legends and Killers Pack. Battle it out in nine new map areas, unlock new challenges and achievements, and hone your combat skills with the deadly Tomahawk. Then play as classic characters from Red Dead Revolver -- Red Harlow, Annie Stoakes, Jack Swift, Buffalo Soldier, Shadow Wolf, Pig Josh, Ugly Chris, and Mr. Kelly.
Treyarch and Activision have just announced info for Hardened and Prestige Editions of Call of Duty: Black Ops. The RC Car available in the Prestige Edition is modeled after the in-game RC-XD killstreak.
The RC-XD included in the Prestige Edition is a surveillance device that is remotely controlled and transmits wireless video and audio back to the RC controller.
Black Ops: RC-XD Details
2” backlit TFT 220 x176 color screen built into RC controller
Video & audio sent wirelessly to remote transmitter (200 ft. range)
Digital proportional steering and throttle
Independent suspension
High and low speed settings
Custom pistol grip style RC controller
Display stand
The RC-XD will only be included in the Prestige Edition. The Prestige Edition includes everything that is available in the Hardened Edition.
Black Ops: Hardened Edition Includes
Call of Duty: Black Ops full game
Premium, special-edition SteelBook™ case
Limited edition Black Ops collector’s medal w/display case
4 additional co-op maps not included in the standard edition of the game
Special Black Ops Xbox Live or PlayStation Home avatar outfit
Call of Duty: Black Ops "Prestige Edition" will cost $149.99 USD, "Hardened Edition" $79.99 USD and the game itself $59.99 USD.
Call of Duty: Black Ops is scheduled for release November 9, 2010 for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and PC.
It's no secret the older version of the Xbox 360 was being exploited as you could look on Craigslist and find hacked consoles and "backup" games, quite frequently. When the new Xbox 360 "Slim" was released, first thoughts I had was that Microsoft was permanently addressing the "Red Ring of Death" (known to MS as the "overheating") issue. In the back of my head, I also thought, maybe they're also tackling the piracy concern, as well.
We've seen companies go under and piracy plays a huge part in this, as many "backup" games float around. On that note, this video was spotted by a team that is already claiming that they have indeed hacked the new Xbox 360 250GB "Slim" console.
I can't wait until Microsoft starts their next wave of bans and hopefully permanently ban these gamer tags.
Here is the video of the team claiming to have patched the DVD Rom to allow for the play of backups.
Monday Night combat is now available for download from the Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360. Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter, available in All Xbox LIVE regions for just 1200 MS Points.
Content: Monday Night Combat Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: (ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) Monday Night Combat for Xbox LIVE Arcade is a class-based, third-person shooter…and the most lethal sport of the future! It blends combat, finishing moves, gameshow-like challenges and rewards. The game features grapple moves, upgradable skills and a deep meta-game. Blitz mode pits 1 to 2 players on a split screen or up to 4 players over Xbox LIVE against waves of robot armies. In Crossfire mode, players play competitively, 6 versus 6, to destroy the enemy's Money Ball while protecting theirs aided by robots. Enjoy an extensive Career Mode that lets players to use their money to customize classes and show off their accomplishments with hundreds of new ProTags.
ToCA has just released a new Xbox 360 controller emulator (a wrapper library that translates the xinput calls to directinput calls).
"Xbox 360 Controller Emulator" allows your controller (GamePad, Joystick, Wheel, ...) to function like "Xbox 360 Controller" on a Windows PC. For example it allows you to play Grand Theft Auto (GTA) game with Logitech wheel.
360-Hq Homebrew Database: x360ce 360-Hq Download: here Official Site: here"
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NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA AND NAMCO NETWORKS AMERICA TO JOIN FORCES. Companies Will Integrate to Capitalize on Today’s Gaming Market, Under the NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. Label.
SAN JOSE, Calif., August 5, 2010— NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and Namco Networks America Inc., today announced that the two companies will integrate under the NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. label to further NAMCO BANDAI Holdings vision of creating games that appeal to a mass audience and to best compete in the worldwide gaming industry.
Under the NAMCO BANDAI Games America label, the company will leverage talent from both the mobile and console businesses to develop and publish interactive content across multiple platforms – including all major video game consoles, Apple iOS products, mobile, PC and the Web. It will not only continue to build upon its rich portfolio of immersive and interactive gaming titles, but will also further strengthen the company’s position by expanding its presence in the social gaming space.
“We strive to make games accessible to gamers across multiple platforms. Combining the companies’ deep pools of talent and resources is the best way for us to achieve our goal of broadening our consumer base,” said Kenji Hisatsune, President, CEO and COO of Namco Networks. “I am very excited about uniting these dynamic groups and look forward to delivering top-notch content that’s appropriate for multiple gaming platforms and communities.”
The companies expect the transaction to be complete in Q1 2011 and will operate as one united organization. At that time, Kenji Hisatsune will serve as the newly-appointed President and CEO of NAMCO BANDAI Games America."
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