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Microsoft’s Xbox 360 HD DVD add-on gets put out of its misery…

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The History Channel takes you to the Battle for the Pacific where you will experience history brought to life in one of the defining campaigns of World War II. Relive epic land battles fought on some of the most brutal and unforgiving battlefields in recorded history. Retake strategically important locations throughout the Pacific Theatre that are vital to the allies on the Road to Tokyo.

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Chessmaster: The Art of Learning expands the scope of chess to include broader principles of learning. Josh Waitzkin’s much-anticipated book The Art of Learning (Free Press) is designed to pave the road to successful long-term growth on and off the chessboard. Waitzkin then turns to the classics, introducing beginners to brilliant games from some of the most important players in the history of chess

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Rez HD brings the classic, mind-warping musical shooter to Xbox LIVE Arcade with re-mastered high-definition graphics, saved replays, leaderboards, and more.

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Prima provides a series of great tips for the game Devil May Cry 4.

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Xbox 360 lineup includes must-have exclusives like Gears of War 2, Fable 2, Too Human, and more .

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We explore the seamlessly integrated multiplayer features of Burnout Paradise.

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Wipeout Pulse is loaded with a full tank of innovation and design, bringing stylish new tracks, futuristic ships, high-tech weaponry and 7 game modes combined with high-octane speed and adrenaline pumping anti-gravity racing. Featuring a soundtrack licensed by a variety of artists including Mason, Loco Dice, Stanton Warriors, Kraftwerk and a variety of downloadable content, Wipeout Pulse refines all the best elements of the franchise to showcase what the future of racing is all about.

Key Features

• 7 Diverse Single Player and Multiplayer Modes including: Single Race, Tournament, Time Trial, Speed Lap, Zone Mode, Elimination and Head-2-Head with wireless multiplayer mode via Ad hoc and Infrastructure modes.
• 8 Teams including the new EG-X team and 12 new reversible tracks.
• Pumping soundtrack licensed by a range of top artists including Mason, Loco Dice, Stanton Warriors and Kraftwerk.
• Downloadable Content available post launch including new tracks and ships.
• Mag-strip Track Feature allows for a large variation in track design including loops, vertical drops and 90 degree angled sections.
• Photo Mode allows you to snap a photo of your ship and upload online for the world to see.
• Upholds the brand heritage and refines all the best elements of the franchise to deliver an intense racing experience loaded with high-tech weapons, high-octane speed and futuristic anti-gravity combat racing.

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A Prima Guide sample for Lost Odyssey is available for download from Xbox.com.

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FIFA Street 3 from EA SPORTS BIG brings to life soccer superstars from around the world as stylized action heroes in the ultimate arcade soccer experience for the PLAYSTATION®3. Hit the streets with some of the best pro players and experience all the style and attitude of street soccer. Decked out in authentic training kits and street wear, every player boasts their own, distinctive style of play with unique abilities to match.

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Dora and Boots need your help bringing a magic crown back to Mariana the Mermaid. Travel over land and sea to save her kingdom from a mean, garbage-dumping Octopus! Then help Dora dive to the rescue when she magically becomes a mermaid herself!

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The CIA Special Activities Division operates in isolation and secrecy. If captured, any link with the U.S. Government will be denied.

Conflict: Denied Ops is a highly accessible co-op FPS featuring massive, extremely explosive firefights across destructible environments. Work as a team to utilize the specific skills of each operative and experience the ultimate in destructive satisfaction with tons of exploding objects and an endless barrage of terrorists who are begging to be blown to hell.

KEY FEATURES:

• Two-Man Tactics – Switch between team members at any time in single-player mode for maximum control, or have a friend join your game through either online, system link or split-screen.
• Explode Your Enemies – Levels are built around massive fire fights with a continuous stream of enemies, and tons of exploding objects littered around the level to help your cause.
• Destroy Everything – Obliterate your enemies with explosions, demolish buildings, blow through walls and destroy almost anything in the environment.
• Accessible Action – In single-player mode, give commands to your team mate simply by pressing or holding a single button. Concentrate on the action, not complicated menus or control schemes.
• Puncture-Techâ„¢ – Utilize strategic destruction made possible with new Puncture-Techâ„¢ technology developed by Pivotal Studios. Blast open new pathways, shoot unaware enemies through walls, or create holes in your cover to generate firing paths.

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The story goes like this: Microsoft commissions Rare to develop an Xbox Live Arcade version of…

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We’ve got lots of events planned for the Rock Band Rock Your Weekend, including an exciting Play & Win Sweepstakes and a chance to play against the developers of the game.

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Xbox 360 - Microsoft vergab dieses Jahr erstmals die Xbox Live Arcade Awards (wir berichteten) und anlässlich der Game Developers Conference 2008 in San Francisco wurden nun die Gewinner bekannt gegeben, welche die Community gewählt hat. Gleich drei …

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