Welcome to XboxMASS!

What you see before you is the barest of sketches upon which XboxMASS [dot com] will be built.  We are very much a work in progress, with many improvements on the way over the next several weeks and months.  We’re scheduled for a full launch by February 2009.  For now, we’ll simply introduce ourselves…

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FunTown Mahjong available now on Xbox LIVE Arcade

This weeks’ arcade download?  A mahjong game.  FunTown Mahjong to be precise.  Notably, you’ll be able to compete with friends over Xbox LIVE.  - sigh - Until next week…

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The Patch: Broken Games

Years ago, one of the most prevalent debates making the rounds was what effect making hard drives and internet connections standard in home consoles would have on game development.  Those that saw the potential pitfalls were quick to surmise that this would inevitably lead to sloppy game design.  Developers on tight budgets and even tighter time-lines […]

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Kodu: Community Games new game creation, uh, game


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3 on 3 NHL Arcade debut video

A fun little number from EA sports is this new take on arcadey hockey.  3 on 3 NHL Arcade is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade next month.

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The Maw Review (Xbox LIVE Arcade)

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As the maximum size limits of Xbox LIVE Arcade games continues to rise, we’re bound to see more ambitious and polished projects. The Maw strikes me as one of the first few forays into this brave(r) new world of Xbox LIVE Arcade development. A remarkably solid production in aspects reserved for full retail discs, The Maw surprises with robust visuals, sound design, and gameplay. But perhaps more importantly, it’s charms are unique and unmatched for its medium, making it an Xbox LIVE Arcade title that few should miss. While the Maw is short lived, it is a memorable title full of easy fun.

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peachey @ January 27, 2009

Xbox LIVE Top 10 Games: week of January 19th

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Not much of a change on the Xbox top 10 most played games list.  Call of Duty: World at War sits atop the heap with last years Call of Duty: Modern Warfare sitting in at the number three spot, solidifying the series dominance on the Xbox 360.  Of course, their awesome online multiplayer doesn’t hurt either.

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peachey @ January 27, 2009

Resident Evil 5 demo available now on Xbox LIVE

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On January 26th, Capcom released a demo on Xbox LIVE arcade for Resident Evil 5.  Due out in March, the highly anticipated new entry in the much loved series of games promises new settings and heaping of thrills piled up on some scares.  We’ll be sure to check it out and then check in with our impressions.

peachey @ January 26, 2009