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Game Room – Xbox 360 Review

Dylan Radcliffe
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Game Room
Publisher: Krome
Developer: Microsoft Game Studios
Platforms: Xbox 360 
Release Date: March 24th, 2010

Info

  • “Explore the world of classic arcade gaming with GameRoom’s library of favorites from Atari Inc., Intellivision, Konami Corp. and more!
  • Buy “Game Room” titles once and play them anywhere! After you’ve bought a game, it will be available on both your Xbox 360 and your Windows-based PC.
  • New games are available for download every week!

The Game Room is a user interface on the Xbox 360 that lets you play the retro arcade games that you download. These games are exact ports (or close enough to where it’s hard to catch small alterations). Microsoft plans to add a lot more games to the Game Room over the years. Microsoft says it will continue to focus on as the Game Room library expands from 30 at launch to over 1,000 in the next three years. It expects to dole out 5-7 games per week via Xbox Live Marketplace.

There is avatar support, but you can’t control it. The Game Room is more of a fancy, customizable menu system. Select the game you want to play from the menu. Go to friends arcades and play their games. The first time you play the game it is free, but after that it costs $0.50 per play. Buy the game for infinite plays for 240MSP for Xbox only license, and pay 400MSP to be able to play the games on windows live and the Xbox. If you later want to play the game on windows live, just pay the extra MSP to upgrade to a dual license.

Games available (Click a link to go to the Wikipedia page to learn more about the game)

Audio
The sounds and sights of the Game Room sound like a normal arcade which is a nice touch. From classic 8-Bit soundtracks to 8-bit sound effects. It’s all like walking into an actual arcade but one that you own in a virtual realm.

Achievements
The Game Room has 56 achievements worth a total of 1000g. You will have to buy arcade games in order to get a majority of the achievements but at least 80g can be gotten for free. I have marked the free achievements with [FREE] next to them. You’ll just need to download everything you can for free. Click Here for the Achievement List

Overview
The Game Room lets you relive classic games with friends in an online environment, but the execution of the Game Room isn’t as well done as it could have been. The Game Room is a nice addition that enables the new generation gamers to experience what a classic games truly are, and for the old generation gamers to play the games they grew up with. The Game Room is a nice environment that compiles all the ported classics but it could have been improved in many ways. I give the Game Room 7 Capsules out of 10.

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Pros

  • Play the games that started it all.
  • Challenge friends and compete on leaderboards.
  • Design your own arcade and invite your friends: they can try your games for free.

Cons

  • The inability to control your avatar is a letdown.
  • All the games are ports with medals thrown in.
  • The avatar support is more of a nuisance then an actual bonus.

 

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Xbox 360’s soon to be compatible with flash drives

Travis Bruno
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Xbox Live’s Larry Hyrb (better known as Major Nelson) released information on his blog saying that Microsoft has been working over the past weeks on making the 360 compatible with flash drives, and their work has paid off.

On April 6th there will be a mandatory update to all Xbox 360 owners and it will allow such users to use flash drives to store their information. Flash drives varying from 1gb to 16 gb will be supported. He also stated that some “USB hard drives” may work, you can only use 16gb maximum of the space provided.

Not only this but Microsoft has partnered with Sandisk to create a 16 gb flash drive to be released in May. Though the price of said flash drive is still unknown.

(Flash drive image courtesy of Joystiq)

This is pretty interesting, though I’m curious to see if this will support all flash drives originally, and then they will release an update forcing you to use Microsoft created flash drives only? Or if that will be the way from the start. Or if in the end they will allow you to use any flash drive. What do you guys think?

Assassin’s Creed 2 for $30 on Amazon

Dylan Radcliffe
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Assassin’s Creed 2 for the PS3 and Xbox 360 can be purchased for a low low price of $30 on amazon. Grab it now  if you haven’t already bought the game.

XBOX 360 Version

Playstation 3 Version

Amazon is most likely trying to match Gamestop’s price.

Either way, now is a very good time to be buying Assassin’s Creed 2 for the PS3 or Xbox 360, it is a very fun game and definitely worth $30.

Breach hopes to release this summer for $15

Dylan Radcliffe
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Breach hopes to release this summer for $15

Atomic Games’ president Peter Tamte has revealed that he hopes to get Breach on XBLA this summer and that the developer is targeting to release it for $15.

Breach Details:
Atomic Games’ Breach is a first-person, multiplayer shooter that is expected to be released this summer. The game mixes a cover system with destructible environments, and allows players to see their handiwork on walls, floors, ceilings and even single bricks.

Breach features four classes (five after mastering two classes), an experience points system to purchase gadgets, four maps, four game types, 23 weapons and more.

for more information visit http://breachgame.com/

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This could be competition for BF:1943… but you could never replace that right?

Metro 2033 Avatar Mask Free with registration

Dylan Radcliffe
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If you sign up for a THQ account and register* your game, you get a free Metro 2033 Avatar Mask.

*Just add it to your games list, you don’t actually need the game. Skip the step that asks you to enter your key.

Go here for more  information

This may not be available everywhere. UK is confirmed out.

Master Chief in Gundam Form

Travis Bruno
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A figure enthusiast named mgdelo, or Mech Designer Gelo created a figurine version of what he believes a Master Chief would look like if it was combined with a Zaku from nearly every Gundam series since creation.

This was a mecha he created himself from scratch and honestly I am very impressed. He spent the better part of four months working on this figure and for good reason. He made it for a Zaku creation competition in the Phillipines and I’m rooting for him to win it with this design. More pictures are available at the link above. Ironic how similar they look with just a change of helmet and modeling of the armor.

Normal Zaku pictured below, and we all know what Master Chief looks like.

Weekly PlayStation Store Update March 25th

Philip Federico
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G’day everyone,  Playstation Store updates are up and available for everyone to enjoy (sorry for the delay).  Quit a few price updates to check out.  Have a look around, there should be something for everyone this week.

Thanks SONY 🙂 !!

Downloadable Games

Blue Toad Murder Files Episode 1 ($7.49)
A murder mystery puzzle adventure from the developers of BUZZ!. Played solo or up to four players locally, can you unravel the secrets of Little Riddle?
Episode 1 of 6.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 420 MB 

Blue Toad Murder Files Episode 1-3 Bundle ($14.99)
Purchase episodes 1-3 for a special discounted price. Played solo or up to four players locally, can you unravel the secrets of Little Riddle?
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 895 MB 

Anarchy: Rush Hour ($7.99)
Put the pedal to the metal in this no-holds-barred arcade racing game that will challenge even the most experienced virtual drivers! Race across detailed cities modelled on real locations, battling your way through outrageous traffic jams. When the action heats up, an arsenal of adrenaline-powered devices will help you pull off gravity-defying stunts and obliterate your opponents!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 809 MB 

Hamsterball ($9.99)
Take control of a hamster-in-a-ball and run the most frenzied race of your life! The clock is ticking and EVERYTHING is out to stop you – with crazy obstacles, unexpected twists and dramatic drops, each level will challenge you in new and inventive ways! Race solo, against a friend, or battle up to six buddies in Sumo Mode. You better buckle up, ‘cause this ain’t grandma’s hamster in a wheel.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 262 MB 

Wakeboarding HD ($14.99)
Grab your board and hold on tight! Wakeboarding HD drops players into a high-speed, water-filled, arcade experience to maneuver through tracks, perform high-flying tricks, collect bonuses and avoid dangers from exploding mines to bloodthirsty sharks. Show your skills and wreak havoc as the bright and colorful tropical paradise resort transforms into an action-packed extreme playground.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 156 MB 

Section 8 ($29.99)
Section 8 is a large-scale, sci-fi first person shooter where fast-paced action meets military strategy in the far reaches of the galaxy. Join the epic battle between the 8th Armored Infantry and the Arm of Orion by taking part in fierce squad-based combat across majestic alien worlds.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 3.54 GB 

The Tester

The Tester Episode 6
In The Tester – Episode 6 “Focus, People, Focus,” the remaining five (Amped, Cyrus, Doc, Nauseous, and Star), are evaluated on their individual ability to keep it together under fire. And, to scrutinize if their aim is true, SCEA Managing Producer Kyle Shubel joins the panel to witness who’s in the ‘Killzone.’
File size: 567 MB (SD) 856 MB (HD) 

PSone Classics

Perfect Weapon ($5.99)
Brawl through a myriad of alien moons as Captain Blake Hunter fights for his life. Find those responsible and unleash your fighting skills upon them!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 207 MB

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New Lost Planet 2 Multiplayer Demo coming to PlayStation Network and Xbox Live

Philip Federico
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Media Alert From Capcom.

Full game now hitting retail on May 11th

Prepare to be blown away by the latest Lost Planet 2 demo coming your way next week on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. Grab your weapons or jump into one of the game’s new Vital Suits and prepare for intense 16 player online battles. Featuring the ‘Turbulent Jungle’ map from the online versus mode, the new Lost Planet 2 demo will include full chat support and in-depth result stats so players can establish bragging rights.

While the demo will be widely available from April 21st, Capcom’s most avid fans in Europe will be able to experience the demo from March 31st via a number of early access codes. Codes will shortly be available from www.lostplanet2game.com and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Further codes will be available through local initiatives in UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Australia.

Players who download and play the demo will be rewarded when they purchase the full retail version of Lost Planet 2 by getting immediate access to the Machine Gun SP which fires three round bursts.

So.. here’s how it works :
March 31st – Early access codes available for Xbox 360 available from http://www.lostplanet2game.com/ and local initiatives in UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Australia.  Demo can be played on Xbox Live for those who receive early access code.
April 1st – Early access codes available for PS3 available from http://www.lostplanet2game.com/ and local initiatives in UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Australia. Demo can be played on PlayStation Network for those who receive early access code.
April 21st – Demo available on Xbox Live for all 360 gamers not lucky enough to obtain an early access code.
April 22nd – Demo available on PlayStation Network for all PS3 gamers not lucky enough to obtain an early access code.

Capcom is also pleased to confirm that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Lost Planet 2 will now be hitting stores on Tuesday May 11th, one week earlier than previously announced. A PC version is scheduled for release this autumn.

Netflix is shipping out streaming discs for Wii

Dylan Radcliffe
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Netflix has announced that they have started shipping out the streaming discs for Wii users. It’s time to sit down and watch a 3 day marathon of Doctor Who on your Wii! MasterAbbott on the other hand tells me that he prefers “Barbie Adventures TV Show” or “Care Bears”. I have decided to shun him for a day or two, that will teach him!

Haven’t already ordered yours? Then order it now! Here…

Capsule Computers Weekly Winners (March – 26 – 2010)

Philip Federico
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This week we have chosen 5 lucky winners!! These winners have REGISTERED as members on Capsule Computers, RT’d our articles on twitter, they have commented on the articles on the site and have taken a genuine interest in being an active member of the Capsule Computers Community which is now starting to grow bigger and bigger each day!! So be active to increase your odds at winning.

Here are the lucky 5 winners !! In order :

1st : pjwification
2nd : frankcastle66
3rd : Andrenekoi
4th : PlayingMantis
5th : Skull_X_Man

If you are one of these lucky winners you will be receiving an email shortly (within 24hours) to let you know what you have won

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The PRIZES

1st place : Xbox Live Arcade Game

2nd place : $5 Amazon Voucher

3rd Place : Steam PC Game

4th Place : Xbox 360 Indie Game

5th Place : Something cool 😉

That’s this weeks Community Competition out of the way.  Next week is a brand new week for everyone!

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FINALLY !! At the end of this month (MARCH) we will be introducing a new monthly competition called :

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Capsule Computers 8bit Warrior Award

This will go to the most active member of the Capsule Computers Community for the month.  Someone that has REGISTERED as a member and is also following Capsule Computers on FACEBOOK, RT’s our twitters, Comments on our articles, posts in the forums, contributes by writing community reviews on games etc.  That lucky person will a FULL RETAIL GAME !!! on either XBOX, PLAYSTATION, NINTENDO WII or PC (game will be chosen by Capsule Computers randomly)

Well  thats it for now !! Congrats to all the lucky winners above and make sure you all continue to keep as active as possible on Capsules Computers

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