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FunTown Mahjong available now on Xbox LIVE Arcade

peachey @ January 28, 2009 # No Comment Yet

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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Xbox LIVE Top 10 Games: week of January 19th

peachey @ January 27, 2009 # No Comment Yet

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 […]

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Resident Evil 5 demo available now on Xbox LIVE

peachey @ January 26, 2009 # One Comment

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 […]

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Resident Evil 5 demo dated, coming exclusively to Xbox LIVE

peachey @ January 14, 2009 # One Comment

While the full retail version of Resident Evil 5 will launch on Friday, March 13th, a demo of the hotly anticipated game is coming January 26th.  The demo will feature two levels.  Also according to Capcom, the demo will feature three levels of co-op play, single-player with AI support, two-player split-screen and two-player across Xbox LIVE. 
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Fable II: Knothole Island available now

peachey @ January 14, 2009 # No Comment Yet

The oft delayed Knothole Island downloadable expansion for Fable II is available right now on Xbox LIVE.  Going for 800 Microsoft Points, Knothole island offers up several more hours of gameplay on a mysterious island set in a perpetual winter.  It’s up to your hero to uncover the mystery and put things back in their […]

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Castle Crashers: King Pack DLC available now

peachey @ January 14, 2009 # No Comment Yet

Available right now is the first downloadable content (DLC) for the much loved and very popular Castle Crashers.  Called the “King Pack”, this set of content includes two new playable characters plus additional weapons and animal orbs.  It may not be much, but it’s only 160 Microsoft Points. 

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Top 10 Xbox LIVE games: Week of January 5th

peachey @ January 14, 2009 # No Comment Yet

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s).  It would appear the bastard red-headed stepchild of the Call of Duty franchise (you know, the one not developed by Infinity Ward), World at War, had the audacity to take the number one spot this week pushing Halo 3 into second.  Coming in at a strong third […]

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Skate 2 Demo available right now on Xbox LIVE

peachey @ January 8, 2009 # One Comment

Get yer skate on, dude.  Or whatever. 
A demo for Skate 2, the sequel to EA’s well received Skate, is available in all Xbox LIVE regions today. According to Microsoft, the demo allows you to “rip around Slappy’s, move objects to create spots, and take on new set of challenges. Also compete against up to 4 […]

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Guitar Hero World Tour: Country Track Pack available now

peachey @ January 8, 2009 # No Comment Yet

Guitar Hero World Tour has a new track pack available for consumption: the Country Track Pack. 
The track pack consists of:
“Ticks” by Brad Paisley
“Hillbilly Deluxe” by Brooks & Dunn
“Me and My Gang” by Rascal Flatts
Each song will run you 160 Microsoft Points.  The full Country Track Pack will run you 440 Microsoft Points.  It’s a steal, […]

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Looking ahead: Games of Winter and Spring 2009

peachey @ January 8, 2009 # No Comment Yet

XboxMASS wants to make sure that you’re informed of all upcoming, notable releases on the Xbox 360.  We’ll be covering many of the most relevant, high profile games, and so you can expect Play Journals and Reviews for all.  Below we’ve got a listing of some of the games we’ll definitely be covering over the […]

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