Beware! Xbox LIVE Message Scams

I saw this great article today on one of my favorite Xbox 360 sites, unscripted360.com. It talks about why you should protect your account information and some of the things to look out for. Examples of potential hacking messages - Hey I know a way to... 

NHL 2K9 Review

  It’s been a number of years since I’ve picked up and played a hockey game from 2K; my last jaunt was with the ESPN-branded NHL 2K3 on the first Xbox. The thing I remember most about the game was how impossible it was for me to score. Every shot... 

Avatars…Microsoft’s Silver Bullet?

I, like most of you, wasn’t over-joyed when I heard that Microsoft would be introducing a new Mii-like Avatar in the new Dashboard Experience. I, like most of you, found it to lack the gleam of a hardcore system and felt as though the Avatars were simply... 

Keep On Gaming Old Timers

So you think you maybe getting a little too old to be owning that ten year old in Halo 3–don’t stop now. Allstate is considering offering clients who are 50 years old and older a discount on car insurance, if they play video games. The company... 

Free Gold Hammerburst

Gears of War 2 future owners: not only will you get a free flashback downloadable map pack when you purchase the game new, you will also receive something extra. Now if you attend a “Midnight Madness” launch event that is taking place all... 

Mirror’s Edge Trailer and Screenshots

While from what I experienced at E3 wasn’t something to write home about, I do have to say that I love the art style of this game and it is shaping into the game that I’m most interested in for the year (not my most wanted, but most interested). In... 

Brothers In Arms: Hell’s Highway Review

Are you sick of WWII games yet? No. Well, if that’s the case, then this game is a definite buy for you. Brothers in Arms: Hell Highway is developed by Gearbox Software, the company that made Half Life 1 and Halo: Combat Evolved. If you expected... 

Halo 3 PN Oct 2nd Gaming Night

Join all your friends at Platform Nation for our PN gaming Night. This week Paul Brucato, aka hamm3rofgod, will be hosting our gaming night. So if you want in on some fun, exciting and friendly Halo 3 action be sure to hit him up and send him a Xbox... 

Duke Nukem 3D is #1 XBLA title of the week

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)(From Majornelson) 1 Duke Nukem 3D 2 Castle Crashers 3 Feeding Frenzy 2 4 Braid 5 Domino Master 6 Geometry Wars Evolved² 7 Fable® II Pub Games 8 UNO 9 BC:Rearmed 10 DOOM  Read More →

Special Edition Gears of War Zune Coming…Zune

Engadget has revealed the new 120GB Zune all dressed up in Gears of War fashion. The new Zune, which will feature the Crimson Omen laser-etched on the back and exclusive Gears of War 2 content not available anywhere else. Pre-loaded on the Zune of War... 

XBOX Live Still Under Construction?

We all got through the one day that Microsoft took down Live to lay the groundwork and such for the new Xbox Experience and today, September 30th, everything was back to normal……but just before I wrote this, playing some online Gears of War... 

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed to get DLC

Luke Skywalker , Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ki-Adi-Mundi, and Kit Fisto have been stated to be in the DLC for the force unleashed. Along with a Jedi temple on Coruscant that is suppose to tell you more on Starkiller’s fathers. The level size is going to be... 

War World out on XBLA this Wednesday

The long awaited War World mech-fighter game is finally coming out for XBLA this Wednesday for 800 points. 4 Player co-op, Xbox Live multiplayer, and more than 100 single player levels await you. And lets hope that the game is good, seen as though it... 

Pre-Order Bonus For Banjo Kazooie

Pre-Order Banjo Kazooie Nuts & Bolts and you will receive a code that will allow you to download the XBLA re-release of the original Banjo & Kazooie for free, plus you will be able to download it 2 weeks prior to its launch date. Not a bad deal... 

Double EXP is back with H3 Legendary Brawl wknd

With TU2 out of the way, we’re now back on track for Double EXP weekends. And sure enough, we’re kicking off the party today with Legendary Brawl. Twelve-man FFA insanity in several flavors. It’s all the fun, without the fat! Legendary...