From a few people on the Xbox.com forums a story came about being banned by a mysterious person on xbox live for nothing at all. Here is the whole story:
"I'm sorry but I can't let the story go untold. I think the community has a right to know that they are at risk. I'm not asking for your comments, I'm not asking for your opinions, I just want this to reach someone who can actually do something. I know you can't just press a BAN button and make the guy dissapear, but I definately want the issue recognized and I can't do that without the forums.
Now, for the uninformed, here is the story.
If things are not being explained enough with the bullets, here we go.
Me, Red 001, and SPARTAN 121 were playing together in Shadowrun. We were RNA on Power Plant. We were proceeding the game like normal ( the only thing that wasn't normal was us getting OWNED. Stick out tongue [] ). I think it was around 4 - 0 Lineage when I teleport down and the "guy" ( I will call him "guy" due to his massive amount of gamertags ) accidentally friendly fires upon me.
I jokingly tell him to calm down. Out of nowhere he says, " SHUT THE *** UP -LAST NAME- OR I'LL BAN YOU FROM THE SERVERS. " I tell him to seriously calm down, and it was just a joke. He proceeds to cuss me out as well as my friends ( SPARTAN and Red. ) I never cussed once in the game, I don't even cuss on Xbox Live period. The worst thing I said to this guy was, " Dude, did you have a bad day or something? "
After the cussing spree ( achievement unlocked! ) from the "guy" Red 001 votes to boot him from the match. We all boot him due to the anger he seemed to have. We continued to get owned, and then Red 001 drops out. I figure his Xbox froze and continue playing. No more than 3 minutes later I get a message from Red saying, " DUDE I WAS BANNED. " I am shocked. I tell SPARTAN and continue to play.
Minutes later, I am banned from Xbox Live.
I post on the forums. The "guy" changes his gamertag. Red gets unbanned. I get unbanned. Once we figure out his new gamertag, he changes it again.."
I really hope this gets sorted out, these kind of people should not have access to our personal info and should not be banning unfairly.
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June 5, 2007
U.S. Sales Charts ending June 3rd '07
Name your F.E.A.R. Contest
How would you like to name a video game? Now you can, here is the scoop:" Monolith is excited to offer our loyal community the unique opportunity to name the sequel to F.E.A.R.! We will be accepting name submissions from June 4th, 2007 to June 22nd, 2007. Submissions will be narrowed down to 3 finalists who will receive an all-expense paid trip to Monolith to meet the development team and tour our facilities. Additionally, each of the 3 finalists will have their name and likeness included in the game! Once the 3 finalists have been chosen, voting will be open to the public from July 23rd, 2007 to July 27th, 2007 to let our fans decide the name that will take this exciting franchise to the next level. Check out the Official Contest Rules for details! Submit your name today!"
See HERE to start!
NCAA Football 2008 Stadium Blowout
The guys over at Team Xbox have posted pictures of 150 stadiums from the new game. Check it out HERE.
Jack Trice Stadium - Iowa State University
Jack Trice Stadium - Iowa State University
No Final Fantasy for the 360
(From Kotaku) "According to IGN, producer Shinji Hashimoto, who's just the king of bad news lately, told the Nikkei BP that the Xbox 360 isn't going to see any Final Fantasy games for a long time. No Final Fantasy XIII. No Final Fantasy XIII Versus. Nothing! He describes the current development plan for Final Fantasy titles as "a completely blank page" meaning Xbox fans with a hankering for stuff from the school of Square-Enix RPG development will have to settle for The Last Remnant."
Pac-Man Released to XBLA
"Pac-Man creator’s X360 exclusive:
Legendary Namco game designer Toru Iwatani returns to the game he created in 1981.
Microsoft and Namco Bandai have announced Pac-Man Championship Edition which will feature the first new mazes for the game for 26 years.The Xbox 360 exclusive game arrives on the Xbox Live Marketplace tomorrow and features dynamical shape-shifting mazes that alter during play, new timed game modes, new soundtracks and HD graphics."
June 4, 2007
Microsoft Launches "Ignition"
REDMOND, Wash. — June 4, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the launch of Ignition, a new program that gives recording artists with new releases a unique channel to reach tens of millions of consumers, whether they are browsing music online, playing games or catching up on the latest news. For the first time, Microsoft has packaged promotional opportunities across Zune™, Xbox® and MSN® to help artists more efficiently reach consumers in all three audiences.
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Major Gaming Announcement from Microsoft Tomorrow?
The guys over at Gamertag Radio had a chat with Xbox Team Member Aaron Greenberg and he let out this quote:
“we have a secret unveil for gamers around the world that I think will go down in video game history.”
What could it be? Check back here for an update as soon as the news hits.
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“we have a secret unveil for gamers around the world that I think will go down in video game history.”
What could it be? Check back here for an update as soon as the news hits.
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1Up's Week Long Need for Speed: ProStreet Coverage
Over on 1Up this week they are having complete coverage of EA's new Need for Speed game, ProStreet. Check it out for all the info on the new game including new images and exclusive developer interviews.
Check it out.
Gears of War NOT coming to a PS3 near you
Last week an interesting story popped up on a PS3 message board saying that Epic, and Cliff Bleszinski, were not happy with Microsoft and were threatening to move Gears to the PS3. This is not true, just check out what Mark Rein posted on the Gears forums about the story...."This story is complete bull****. I emailed the site and asked them to take it down. We're very happy with our relationship with Microsoft. If it weren't for them Gears wouldn't be the huge hit it has become."
Rein went as far as posting on the PS3 forum saying:
"Please remove that complete b******* story about Gears going to PS3. Cliff Bleszinski has NEVER been quoted as "threatening Microsoft to port over Gears to the PS3". We're very happy with our relationship with Microsoft and are extremely grateful of everything they've done to help make Gears the huge success it has become. Part of that success came from being an Xbox 360 exclusive FIRST PARTY title and Microsoft getting behind it in a huge way. They're the publisher of Gears of War and, unless they say otherwise, there is no chance Gears is coming to PS3. For PS3 we have Unreal Tournament 3 and it's going to be fantastic."
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June 3, 2007
Forza 2 Launches in the United States
As the launch of Forza 2 kicks off we finally see the reviews start rolling in...
OXM Italy (XMU): 9.3
Eurogamer.de (German Edition): 9/10
Weekly Famitsu: 9/9/9/9 = 36/40
XboxDynasty.de: 9.5
360-gamer : 9/10
TeamXbox: 9.3
OXM Germany: 90%
Looki.de: 91%
Gamezone.de: 9,3
Famitsu 360: 9/8/9/8 = 34/40
Xbox-Newz.de: 91%
GameSpot: 9.2
IGN: 8.9
1UP.com: 8.5
Yahoo! Games: 4.5/5
Playscope: 8/10
Spieletester: 90%
XboxFront: 92%
360-live magazine: 8.8/10
GameMedia.de: 9/10
OXM Brazil: 9.5
Most reviews listed the only downsides as graphics and sound. Overall the gameplay was rated to be outstanding.
May 23, 2007
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena has been announced. This will be a next-gen remake of the original Escape from Butcher Bay that surprised many on the Xbox console. The 360 and PS3 versions add 40% more to the original story mode as well as a multiplayer mode and director's commentary. It is expected by the end of the year.(From IGN)
"Expanding on the blockbuster prequel videogame in the Riddick franchise, this expanded version brings back the proven gameplay and adds in a number of new features for next-gen consoles. Starring Vin Diesel as the titular anti-hero Riddick (who has heightened sensory abilities that allow him to see and hear beyond normal human ranges), you must break out of the galaxy's most deadly prison in this compelling 1st person action experience."
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Condemned 2: Bloodshot Announced
Condemned 2: Bloodshot has been announced by Sega for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
(From IGN)
"Players will assume the identity of Ethan Thomas, former Serial Crimes Unit investigator, who has been called back to duty to track down his missing partner. The disturbing events from Ethan’s past have left him a broken man – a desperate burnout drifting aimlessly through society in an inexplicable decline. Fighting inner demons throughout his one-man investigation into a sinister conspiracy, Ethan will need to use anything and everything in the environment to survive as he unravels the mysteries shrouding the city in darkness."
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(From IGN)
"Players will assume the identity of Ethan Thomas, former Serial Crimes Unit investigator, who has been called back to duty to track down his missing partner. The disturbing events from Ethan’s past have left him a broken man – a desperate burnout drifting aimlessly through society in an inexplicable decline. Fighting inner demons throughout his one-man investigation into a sinister conspiracy, Ethan will need to use anything and everything in the environment to survive as he unravels the mysteries shrouding the city in darkness."
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May 16, 2007
Finish the Fight
Halo 3 launches September 25th in the United States, September 26th in Europe.(From Bungie)
"We said Fall 2007, but did you expect Halo 3’s release date to be just two days into the Fall? On September 25, 2007 (just two days after the Autumnal Equinox), players will be able to finish the fight they started in Halo: Combat Evolved and continued in Halo 2. Halo 3 will release in Europe on September 26, 2007. Worldwide dates may vary slightly depending on local rules and conditions."
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