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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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."

Leaked Halo 3 Beta Footage

Here is a leaked beta video from the internal (microsoft employees only) Halo 3 beta. Enjoy.

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Shivering Isles expansion priced and dated

"March 8, 2007 - Today Bethesda announced the price and release date for the latest expansion to its epic RPG landscape, The Elder Scrolls IV: The Shivering Isles. Players can download the expansion from Xbox Live the week of March 26 for 2400 Microsoft Points ($29.99)."

DC - 360 or PS3 owners I highly recommend you buy Oblivion. PS3 owners I don't know if you guys will get this expansion or not.

Source: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/771/771434p1.html

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle XBLA images and videos surface

From Joystiq.com:
"This pair of images (and now a video!) might indicate that Konami's coin-op classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is currently up on PartnerNet, Xbox Live Arcade's beta testing network. But let's not confuse our burning desire with reality. The Turtle rights are now in Ubisoft's hands, so re-releasing this arcade romp is gonna take some finessing (note the two company logos in the alleged title screen). It's not improbable It's looking probable, but without an official announcement joining the screens (and video), TMNT isn't yet confirmed for XBLA. Besides, Konami's already got six other arcade ports clogged in the pipeline -- but might next month's movie elevate TMNT up the priority list?

Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/25/cowabunga-tmnt-xbla-images-surface/

More Forza Motorsport 2 Cars Unveiled

2 more cars have been unveiled for Forza Motorsport 2 for the Xbox 360.

Car #1:

BMW Motorsport2005 M3 E46 Coupe

Engine: 3.2L Naturally Aspirated Inline 6

Power: 333 hp (248 kw) @ 7900 RPM

Torque: 262 foot-lbs. (355 nm) @ 4900 RPM

Curb Weight: 3415 lbs. (1549 kg)

0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds0-100 mph: 11.6 seconds

Top Speed: 155 mph (249 km/h)Forza Motorsport 2 Car Class: B

Car # 2:

Volkswagen 2006 Golf GTi

Engine: 2.0L Turbocharged Inline 4

Power: 197 hp (147 kw) @ 6000 RPM

Torque: 207 foot-lbs. (280 nm) @ 2200 RPM

Curb Weight: 2932 lbs. (1330 kg)

0-60 mph: 6.9 seconds0-100 mph: 16.6 seconds

Top Speed: 141 mph (227 km/h)

Forza Motorsport 2 Car Class: D

Forza Motorsport Challenge on Speed Channel

Forza 2 for the Xbox 360 brings its own miniseries to the Speed channel every wednesday (starting Feb 21st) at 10:00 pm (Central Time). Real life racers compete in challenges with cars and crews they have never driven/met before. Winner gets $100,000.

DC: Definetly worth checking out, the first episode was awesome.

Xbox 360 Version 2 Rumors Gaining Steam

"1UP suggests that Microsoft may have lowered existing 360 shipments in an effort to flush out old inventory in favor of newly enhanced hardware; like consoles with HDMI support and a larger hard drive. Game Informer was a lot more specific in saying: "Retailers have confirmed that the new SKU is in their systems, set for a May 1 release for $479.99. In addition to the new [HDMI] interface, the system would also pack a 120 GB hard drive into its nifty black exterior."

DC: Looks like we may just see a new 360 very soon. Something is brewing over at Microsoft's xbox division.

Source: http://gear.ign.com/articles/766/766047p1.html
Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/19/rumor-new-xbox-360-sku-coming-may-1/
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http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3157298
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http://gameinformer.com/News/Story/200702/N07.0216.1234.57890.htm

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