Xbox One consoles will be available in the UK for a reduced price of £399.99 beginning on Friday, February 28th. The price drop will also be in effect for the Titanfall Xbox One bundle which will be priced at £369.97.

"It's about giving gamers in the UK the best possible value that we can. We feel the time is right now to do this because Titanfall is coming out. It's the game that most gamers are looking forward to playing, and we think that this is a great time to offer this new price point moving forwards, and include the game while stocks last," stated UK Marketing Director Harvey Eagle.

Eagle also stated that there no plans to reduce the price of the Xbox One console in other regions at this time.

via OXM

• Diabolical Pitch - 800 MS Points - April 4th
  
• The Pinball Arcade - 800 MS Points - April 4th
  
• Anomoly: War Zone Earth - 800 MS Points - April 6th
  
• The Splatters - 800 MS Points - April 11th
  
• Fez - 800 MS Points - April 13th
  

Add Ons

• Kinect Sports Season Two Basketball - 400 MS Points - April 3rd
  
• Forza Motorsport 4 April Alpinestars Car Pack - 560 MS Points - April 3rd
  

Deal of the Week

April 3rd - 9th

• King of Fighters 98 - 400 MS Points
  
• King of Fighters 2002 - 400 MS Points
  
• King of Fighters Sky Stage - 400 MS Points
  
• Metal Slug 3 - 400 MS Points
  
• Metal Slug XX - 600 MS Points
  
• Trouble Witches - 400 MS Points
  

April 10th - 16th

• Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package - 800 MS Points
  
• Modern Warfare 2 Resurgence Pack - 800 MS Points
  
• COD: WAW Map Pack 1 - 400 MS Points
  
• COD: WAW Map Pack 2 - 400 MS Points
  
• COD: WAW Map Pack 3 - 400 MS Points
  
• COD: WAW Map Pack Bundle - 1200 MS Points
  

Special Sale - April 3rd - 9th

• Max Payne Sale - 33% Off
  

Games on Demand

• FIFA 12 - April 3rd
  
• Game Party: In Motion - April 3rd
  
• Kinectimals - April 10th
  
• Air Conflicts Secret Wars - April 10th
  
• Jurassic Park The Game - April 10th
  

Avatar

• Sonic 4 Episode 2 - April 3rd
  
• Kinect Rush - April 3rd
  
• MLB Update - April 3rd
  
• Adidas Performance Update - April 10th
  
• NHL Update - April 10th
  
• Most Wanted - April 10th
  
• Call of Duty Black Ops RC-XD - 160 MS Points - April 3rd - 9th
  
• Modern Warfare 3 Drone - 160 MS Points - April 3rd - 9th
  

via Major Nelson

Zuma's Revenge will come with 20 achievements, new gameplay including no checkpoints and no more game overs, online leaderboards, new modes including Boss Rush and Weekly Challenge, as well as tiki themed avatar awards for your Xbox Live mini me.

Not bad for 800 MS Points if you ask me.

via PopCap PR

Since the announcement this morning Microsoft has said that they are aware of the issue and are working on it. They do offer a few suggestions such as signing in and out of Xbox Live and also recovering your gamertag onto your console. There are reports of people confirming that recovering your gamertag seems to fix the issue.

via Xbox Support Twitter

Xbox World Magazine is claiming that sources are saying that the next console from Microsoft will feature a HD touchscreen controller with buttons and analog sticks and that the controller will supposedly function like a TV remote when you are watching television, be a browser for the internet, and will allow you to take the game with you to play when you are traveling or you know...taking care of business in the john.

Again I must stress that this another rumor and without Microsoft confirming or denying anything, who knows if this or any of the other rumors are true. Maybe the next Xbox will be a unicorn that can shoot arrows and poop rainbows.

via IGN

The patch fixes several bugs, quests issues, and adds support for Skyrim Workshop for the PC. For a complete list of the fixes, head on over to Bethesda Blog.

Microsoft announced those details in a brief explanation of how the Verizon services will tie into their upcoming Xbox Live TV service. Unfortunately the details are disappointing.

Besides the 26 channels and the high prices, this offer is only available to customers who use Verizon Fios internet and TV services and the 26 channels will be based on the "customer's TV package". The unnamed channels will be Kinect enabled meaning everything can be controlled using voice and hand movements.

via IGN

Warner Bros. and Monolith's FPS upcoming arcade title, Gotham City Imposters has finally received an official release date.

According to Warner Bros., the game will be releasing on the Xbox Live Arcade, Playstation Network, and Games for Windows Live on January 10th, 2012. An open beta will be released to the eager masses sometime this December. In the meantime you can sign up for the open beta by heading over to Gotham City Imposters official website.

Keep in mind that even though the name bears Gotham City, you do not get to play as Batman or Joker. Instead you play as their imposters who are running amok on the streets of Gotham all wanting to take the other out in Team Deathmatch styled game modes.

via sixthaxis

According to Gamezone, several Microsoft employees LinkedIn profiles changed at the beginning of 2011 to reflect working on a new console and a new entertainment experience.

• Jeff Faulkner ~ "Xbox Next Gen Creative Designer" since January 2011. "Guides the vision for Xbox's User Experience Design across Social Media, User Experience, Entertainment, Gesture and Voice Input, Information Design and Brand and Visual Design".
  
• Jonathan Harris ~ "Senior Creative Director for Xbox". According Gamezone he has been designing the next generation of entertainment since September of 2010.
  

The descriptions for the other employees including Microsoft staff working on Xbox hardware and advertising for the next gen Xbox have also changed. Are the job descriptions, profile changes, and the advertising for the Xbox 720 in a movie set in 2020 just a mere coincidence or is the next generation Xbox on the horizon?

via Gamezone and Tom's Guide

Gamers who bought Medal of Honor: Tier 1 edition or pre ordered Battlefield 3 through EA's service Origin, received a 48 hour preview of the beta set to open on September 29th.

via Video Games Zone (Translated)

Gears of War 3, the last game in a trilogy that has been the definition of a successful console IP, has been out for only a few days, and it has dominated the game sales charts for September in both North America and Europe. According to Gamasutra.com, the game tops the multiplatform North America and Europe charts, while not fairing as well in Japan since it's placed third behind Dark Souls and ICO/Wanda to Kyozou Limited Box. However, when only Xbox 360 game sales are taken into account, it comes as no surprise to see Gears of War 3 top all of the sales charts, even Japan's.

Charts taken from Gamasutra.com:

Multiplatform

North America: 1. Gears of War 3 (Microsoft, X360), 2. Zumba Fitness (Majesco, Wii), 3. Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Download Edition (Atari), 4. Dead Island (Deep Silver, X360), 5. Madden NFL 12 (EA Sports, X360).

Japan: 1. Dark Souls (From Software, PS3), 2. ICO/Wanda to Kyozou Limited Box (SCEI, PS3), 3. Gears of War 3 (Microsoft, X360), 4. Dark Souls - Limited Edition (From Software, PS3), 5. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 6 (Konami, PSP).

UK: 1. Gears of War 3 (Microsoft, X360), 2. Zumba Fitness (505 Games, Wii), 3. Dead Island (Deep Silver, X360), 4. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft, Wii), 5. Dead Island (Deep Silver, PS3).

Xbox 360

North America: 1. Gears of War 3 (Microsoft), 2. Dead Island (Deep Silver), 3. Madden NFL 12 (EA Sports), 4. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision), 5. Halo Reach (Microsoft).

Japan: 1. Gears of War 3 (Microsoft), 2. Gears of War 3 - Limited Edition (Microsoft), 3. Gears of War Twin Pack (Microsoft), 4. Monster Hunter Frontier Online Anniversary 2011 Premium Package (Capcom), 5. Steins;Gate: Hiyoku Renri no Darling (5pb).

UK: 1. Gears of War 3 (Microsoft), 2. Dead Island (Deep Silver), 3. Halo Reach (Microsoft), 4. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Limited Edition (Square Enix), 5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Activision).

Gamers weren't the only people taking interest in Gears of War these past few days; the famous TV persona Conan O'Brien made a little sketch about the game, detailing the more emotional side of Gears of War 3, which may have turned some hardcore fans away from the series as a result. Check it out below:

http://teamcoco.com/video/gears-of-war

Last but not least, it seems as though Epic Games took the liberty to include a lot of Easter Eggs, like rotating spits over a fireplace or a hidden reference to the 'two-piece', a common tactic used in Gears of War 2's multiplayer. These Easter Eggs are hidden all over the place, both in multiplayer maps like Gridlock, and single-player campaign levels. IGN has an entire article dedicated to finding more Easter Eggs from Gears of War 3, and anyone who's interested can check the page out here, which has detailed descriptions on how to find them; some have videos as well

via Press Release

In Atlus's newest title, you play as Vincent who is stuck between choosing his blondish brunette (possibly pregnant) fiance Katherine or the blonde and curvacious Catherine that he may or may not have had a one night stand with. After the possible one night stand, Vincent begins having nightmares and may have died. Confused yet?

Catherine releases on July 26 on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

via Joystiq

Calibur11 and Epic Games teamed up to come up with the stunning and amazing Gears of War Vault for your Xbox 360 that features not only amazing detail, but also a space for your controller and in game interaction between the protective vault and Gears of War 3. Everytime you are downed, the "Infected Omen" symbol will glow red.

The $89.99 vault which is available online for pre-order at Calibur11 only works with the current Xbox 360 Slim model and it will not void your warranty. Also included in the purchase of a vault is a chance to win a real life size version of the COG armor that you can view here.

via Calibur11

Xbox 360 users who own the motion based Kinect are in for a treat today.  An update for Netflix has gone live allowing Kinect users to their hands and voice to navigate through the many menus of the popular movie and television show database.

Do not get to excited yet to toss your controller aside and cuddle up on the couch with a bubbly beverage of your choice.  According a Microsoft Representative who spoke with Joystiq, while all of the titles are Kinect enabled now, there are only a select number of titles that are available from the Netflix Kinect dashboard that can use both voice command and hand gestures.  You can find these as "recommended" movies and shows.

via Joystiq

"Predator" who spoke to Joystiq about hacking into Toulouse's account claims that this proves that everybody's account is open for hacking and that he only wants to help.

"I'm simply letting them know I'm willing to help them secure accounts from future hackers.  All accounts are open for hacking."

Besides hacking into Toulouse's and Trixie360's accounts he also claims that he has done many "illegal things" and "nothing has happened to him yet".

"I've done many illegal things on Xbox -- I've taken Trixie360's account, 15 Original Gamertags, 4 H3 Pro's [Halo 3 pros], and a few randoms."

The comments on the Youtube page has been full of not surprising negative and hateful remarks towards "Predator" with one person even calling him out and placing his supposed name, address, and phone number for all to see.

via Joystiq

Deal of the Week

Rapture Metro - 400 MS points

Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack - 240 MS points

Protector Trials - 240 MS points

Big Sister Outfit - 240 MS points (male) (female)

Watchface Big Daddy Doll - 160 MS points

All prices are valid until November 1 for all Gold members.

XBLA

Pinball FX2 - Free full game download.  Tables purchased seperately.  Free import of the original Pinball FX tables.

3D Ultra MinGolf Adventures 2 - 800 MS points

Haunted House - 800 MS points

Bloody Good Time - 400 MS points

Demo

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Demo

Majin and the Forsaken Freedom Demo

Game Add Ons

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Pack Add On - 800 MS points

What does that have to do with Marines?  In 2008, an angry group of Marines decided to take their frustration out on their Xbox 360 that "RROD'd" three times.

PS3 fanboys prepare to wet your pants out of sheer enjoyment and Xbox 360 huggers grab some tissues and begin to prepare your rant.

Rapture Metro - 400 MS points

Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack - 240 MS points

Protector Trials - 240 MS points

Big Sister Outfit - 240 MS points (male) (female)

Watchface Big Daddy Doll - 160 MS points

All of the discounted prices are available until November 1st and are for Gold members only.

Deal of the Week

Battlefield Bad Company 2: Onslaught Mode - 400 MS points

SPECTAT Upgrade Bundle - 320 MS points

The Deal of the Week is available to XBL Gold members until October 25, 2010.

Demo

Fist of the North: Ken's Rage

XBLA

Costume Quest - 1200 MS points

Super Meat Boy - 800 MS points until November 21st

Dream Chronicles - 800 MS points

Games on Demand

Borderlands - $29.99

F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin - $19.99

Virtua Fighter 5 - Price not available

Cabela's Big Game Hunter - Price not available

Game Add Ons

Borderlands

Secret Armory - 400 MS points

Zombie Islands - 400 MS points

The Underdome - 400 MS points

Avatars

Iconic Job Costumes for Halloween

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Epic Games and Microsoft announced that Gears of War 3 has been delayed by 5 months pushing it into the 2011 holiday season.

Epic's executive producer Rob Fergusson said the following regarding the set back.

"I know fans are going to be disappointed with the new release date, but rest assured that this is a business decision between partners, and not a quality issue. Gears 3 was on track to be the most polished Gears of War game ever when it released in April, and this additional time allows us to polish it that much more before it hits shelves next fall. Next week we have a major multiplayer press visit at Epic HQ, and I'm really looking forward to the fans seeing and hearing about Gears 3 versus multiplayer for the first time. Lots more exciting news to come."