Square Enix Europe, the new owner of publisher Eidos, this week announced that it will release Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days for Xbox 360, PS3 and the PC in 2010.



Developed by IO Interactive, the crime shooter will be set in the Shanghai underworld. IO Interactive developed the prior installment, Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, in addition to Hitman.

"Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days" will include new Fragile Alliance modes, expanding on the multiplayer mode from the first game where players had to work together but at any moment could go rogue and steal loot from teammates

"Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days" is being developed by IO Interactive, the Danish studio behind the first title, and will be released unded the Eidos brand.

360-Hq Game Database: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Official Site: www.kaneandlynch.com"

Nes6502 has released Final Burn Legends 1.0 emulator for Xbox 1! Final Burn Legends is a port of Final Burn Alpha 2.99.07 to the Xbox 1. It also includes parts of FBA-XXX Pro 1.29. The reason I developed this port was so that I could play Thunder Blade, Galaxy Force 2, Turbo Outrun, and After Burner 2 on the Xbox.

Features:

Support for over 2700 games. Some games are not playable anywhere else on the Xbox. It also has an excellent Sega Genesis emulator. Many Genesis games play perfectly.

Fullspeed emulation (even with software filters in HD) for CPS1, CPS2, NeoGeo, Cave, Konami, and many other games.

Hiscore support for most games.

SRAM support for Sega Genesis games.

Built in cheat database. Nearly all games have cheats (not just CPS1 and CPS2). This includes support for multi byte cheats. EEPROM cheats do not work.

Built in Help system with information about the emulator, FAQ, and the controls.

Per game ini files. Setting options in the GUI are global settings. Once a setting is changed in the emulation menu, then those settings are saved for that game only.

Detailed arcade information. This is the MAME history database. This can be selected from the in game emulation menu. This includes information about the game, trivia, tips, etc...

Save states. There are ten savestate slots for each game. There is a preview generated for each savestate. Some games have issues with savestates, but most games work fine.

NVRAM support. All changes made through the Arcade settings menu are saved.

In game menu where the user can configure the controls, video, or other options. This is accessed by clicking the right analog stick.

Support for all the Xbox partitions and DVD drive. The Drive letters are (C, E, F, G, X, Y, Z, and R for the DVD-ROM). DVD discs must be created from XISOs. Otherwise the ROMs will not be found.

Command line support. The first parameter should be the path to the emulator (E:gamesFinal Burn(info) Legendsdefault.xbe etc...). The second parameter should be ONLY the name of the rom without the extension (i.e. sf2). Not sf2.zip. Not E:gamesFinal Burn Legendsromssf2.zip.

Supports game guides. These are text files that describe a game (found at www.gamefaqs.com). Try to keep the files at 1MB or less.

Supports the ability to take a screenshot which will then be displayed in the GUI.

Arcade settings menu. This is where options like DIP switch settings can be changed.

Hundreds of game filters. A user can display only the games they want. For example, a user could display only horizontal shooters, or 2D fighting games, or only CPS1, or only games made by Konami, or only games made in 1998, etc...

Favorites browser (games are added/deleted by selecting a game and pressing the white button)

Software Filters: SuperScale, AdvancedMame, HQ2X, Simple2X, Scanlines, 2xSaI, Super2xSaI, SuperEagle, SuperScale75

Hardware Filters: Bilinear, Point, Trilinear, Gaussian Cubic, Anisotropic

Resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Most games run at 60 FPS regardless of the resolution.

Flicker Filter. This determines how blurry the screen is.

Soften Filter. This determines how blurry the screen is.

The screen can be adjusted during emulation. Each game saves this information to an ini file.

VSYNC can be turned on or off. Off might provide more accurate emulation speed for games that do not run at 60 FPS. However, there are not many that don't run at 60 FPS and it will cause screen tearing.

10x11 pixel aspect ratio for users in 480i/p

Screen rotation. The screen can be rotated up to 360 degrees. This might be needed for some games.

6 speaker surround sound (however no games output the audio in that format)

Sample and FM interpolation can be enabled or disabled.

Sound frequencies 11025, 22050, 44100, and 48000.

All 4 controllers supported.

All the buttons can be configured.

Supports turbo for all buttons. There is a turbo speed that can be adjusted if needed. The higher the number the slower the turbo.

Macro support. Any button combination can be used. These are read from an ini file and the user can add macros to it.

The cursor speed can be adjusted. This is the on screen target that is drawn for shooters like Rail Chase.

Almost all image/text items can be adjusted in the Options menu.

Screenshot previews. It automatically detects when to display horizontal or vertical screenshots.

It supports up to 8 screenshots per game. These can be cycled by pressing left/right on the right analog stick in the GUI.

Analog scroll through the ROM list. Press left or right on the DPad to cycle throguh letters of the alphabet.

Video previews

Dual previews. If the emulator only finds a screenshot, then it displays the screenshot in single screenshot mode. If it finds a video and no screenshot it displays the video in single video mode. If it finds a video and a screenshot then it automatically uses the dual preview mode where the screenshot and video are displayed side by side.

The main menu supports six different backgrounds and a movie layer.

The game select screen supports independently moving/resizing the game panel, the selected game panel, the background, and all other items. This way the user can create a user interface to suit their preference.

Animated logo for the ROM browser and Main Menu screens.

Splash screen

GUI sound effects.

GUI sound effects can be disabled.

Options to scan the ROMs directory. This needs to be done if games are added, deleted, or the ROM path is changed.

All ROMs match the latest version of FBA 2.99.07. If the game doesn't work there, it won't work on this port. A dat file is included that can be used to verify or fix any game. The PC version dat file will not have all the games the included dat file has.

Three skins are included (one for 480, 720p, and 1080i). If you are going to use the emulator in HD, then pick one of these skins. It sets everything up for you.

Skin browser

Official Site: n/a, by Nes6502
VIP Download: Final Burn 1.0 (xbe) UPLOADING!
Xbox Homebrew Database: Final Burn for Xbox 1"

A potential Class Action Lawsuit at Abington IP against Microsoft following the recent spate of Xbox Live bannings has appeared. Abington IP are encouraging banned users to take part.

An investigation is currently being conducted regarding business practices of Microsoft with respect to its recent cancellation of certain modified Xbox consoles for use with Xbox Live.

As has been reported widely in the media, tens of thousands of Xbox owners have had their modified Xbox consoles banned from Microsoft's online gaming service Xbox Live. Although modification of Xbox consoles is against the terms of use for Xbox/Xbox Live, Microsoft "conveniently" timed the Xbox console ban to occur just after the release of the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game and less than two months after the release of the very popular Halo 3: ODST game. This "convenient" timing may have resulted in more Xbox Live subscription revenues for Microsoft than it would have generated had these Xbox console bans taken place at some time before the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Halo 3: ODST. Additionally, sales of both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (published by Activision) and Halo 3: ODST (published by Microsoft Game Studios) would likely have been greatly diminished had the Xbox console ban occurred prior to the release of these games.

If you are an Xbox Live subscriber, had your modified Xbox console banned from Xbox Live, were not refunded a prorated sum for the time left on your subscription, and would like to participate in a class action against Microsoft, please submit your information below.

News-Source: www.abingtonlaw.com"

With the latest batch of new LIVE Features now available, we're kicking off a few FREE LIVE Weekends so that Silver members can get a free trial of all the Xbox LIVE features.

During the free LIVE Weekends, all Xbox LIVE Silver members can enjoy: online multiplayer, Facebook, Twitter, Last.FM, Netflix, Sky Player, Halo Waypoint and 1 v 100 (Some features are only available in specific regions)


Here is the schedule of when the freeness starts for Silver Members:

For all Xbox LIVE regions except those in Europe, Xbox LIVE Silver members will have free access from November 20th from 12n ET /9a PT /17:00 GMT until November 23rd from 12n ET /9a PT /17:00 GMT

For All European Xbox LIVE regions, Xbox LIVE Silver member will have free access from November 25th from 17:00 GMT until November 30th at 17:00 GMT

For all the latest xbox 360 news, gaming info and much much more be sure to check back to our homepage or install our FREE 360-HQ Toolbar which will keep you up-to-date automatically.

360-Hq Toolbar: toolbar.360-hq.com"

Intensafire is the worlds Fastest Most Effective Xbox 360 Controller Mod. No Soldering - No Wiring - No Drilling - 5 MINUTE INSTALL

What does it do?
The IntensaFIRE modifies XBOX 360 controllers, allowing them to control 5-mode sleeper settings, and use customizable user programmable modes. It uses the existing Sync button to toggle. Advanced modifiers can use the included button as well. It also enables "dual rapid-fire" - usable in all XBOX 360 games, including gamer favourites: Left 4 Dead, the Call of Duty series, the Halo series, the Gears of War series, and Street Fighter.

Mode 1 - COD 4 mode (Capped limit) (Now Supports MW2 !)
Mode 2 - Dual Rapid Fire Halo 3 "LED 3 and LED 4 Both Will Light Up
Mode 3 - COD WAW Jun 11 Patch Fast No Cap (Now Supports MW2 !)
Mode 4 - COD WAW Slow " Save Bullet , GOW 1 & 2, HALO ODST, COD4
Mode 5 - Self Edit Mode " speed range 0- 255" (Mode 18 - Now Supports MW2 !)

How is this better?
5-mode sleeper mod kits exist. Dual rapid-fire mod kits exist. The IntensaFIRE mod kit has both. There are controllers on the market, prefabricated, that do what the IntensaFIRE offers, each controller going for well over $100. The IntensaFIRE is an extremely simple to install mod kit, taking no more than 3 minutes to install with minimal tools. Other mod kits require soldering, drilling, wiring, and deconstruction of your controllers. The IntensaFIRE requires connections to only a few existing points on the controller board. No soldering is required, conductive glue is included to attach IntensaFIRE flex board to the controller.

Features:
Dual rapid-fire
5-mode sleeper
Easy 3-minute installation
No soldering or wires required
Can be used in all XBOX 360 games
Mode button for advanced modification
Easy installation with video instructions
Customizable user-programmable modes
Works in all wireless controllers (BOTH CG & Matrix) !
Does not require a more powerful battery
Includes LEDs
Includes screwdriver and conductive glue for quick installation, no additional tools required.

Buy Now: IntensaFIRE 360 Controller Mod Kit (~$41/€28/£24)
Official Site: www.intensafire.com
360-Hq Hardware Database: IntensaFIRE 360 Controller Mod Kit"

A new MX vs ATV: Reflex Demo is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. The demo weighs in at 814mb and allows you to choose from an ATV or MX.

Lean your rider to take tighter turns and higher jumps as you power your bike independently. Avoid catastrophic wrecks with separate controls for the rider and vehicle. Dual controls let you tear it up with death-defying tricks and high-flying freestyle action. Fight for traction while you dig up the track to force the competition to carve new race lines. Grip tight and hang on, you're in control!

Game Features

• Rider Reflex: Experience total control of both rider and bike with new Rider Reflex.
  
  
• The sickest tricks: Get big air and push the limits of freestyle.
  
  
• Leave your mark: Dig up the terrain as the track changes with every lap.
  
  
• Vehicles: Customize and tune the fiercest MX bikes and ATVs. Choose from a variety of vehicles including sport buggies, sport trucks and UTVs.
  
  
• Multiplayer: Challenge your friends with up to 12-player online action!

Add MX vs ATV: Reflex Demo to your Xbox 360 Download Queue

360-Hq Games Database: MX vs. ATV Reflex for Xbox 360"

The new Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter will become available this week and provides increased speed, coverage and reliability, and features a high-performance design with two external antennas that works great with 802.11a/b/g and n connections.

Hitting store shelves this week, the Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adapter offers versatility and ease to your Xbox 360 experience. Jump into "Halo 3: ODST" or "Forza Motorsport 3" and enjoy lag-free network gaming and multiplayer, or put your media center to the test by streaming your favorite HD movies and videos.

This dual band adapter seamlessly synchronizes your Xbox 360 with the newest wireless N standard, allowing two times the range and a speed seven times faster than before. Easily stream all of your Xbox LIVE entertainment such as Games on Demand, HD movies and TV shows and music through Xbox LIVE or your media center PC.

The Wireless N Networking Adapter provides increased speed, coverage and reliability, and features a high-performance design with two external antennas that works great with 802.11a/b/g and n connections. Simply snap the adapter on to the back of your console and enjoy wireless connectivity in multiple rooms or congested wireless environments and connect safely with WPA2 security support.

The Wireless N Networking Adapter is available for $99.99 (U.S. ERP).

360-Hq Hardware Database: hardware.360-hq.com"