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Halo 3 Heroic pack arrives (Ferrago.co.uk)

As promised by Bungie yesterday, the Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The pack delivers three new maps which can be yours for 800 Microsoft Points.

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Halo 3 map pack released ( News ) (EuroGamer)

The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack has gone up on Xbox Live Marketplace, offering three brand new battlegrounds for 800 Microsoft Points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.30).

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Halo 3 playlist tweaks detailed ( News ) (EuroGamer)

Our friends at Bungie have been getting excited about some upcoming playlists, which should roll out tomorrow and next Tuesday. Tomorrow's is planned to coincide with the launch of the Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack on Xbox Live Marketplace, introducing a playlist specifically for the new maps, and incorporating them into general playlists.

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Xbox 360: Dashboard-Update trifft Half-Life: Paranoia (Giga.de)

(Holger/Tim) Microsoft hat in den letzten Tagen für viele "Xbox 360" und Multimedia-Fans einige Neuigkeiten parat gehabt. Zunächst kam vor genau einer Woche das aktuelle System-Update heraus und seit heute ist der Online-Videostore für die Xbox 360 auch in Deutschland verfügbar. Wer nicht im Besitz einer aktuellen Konsole ist darf sich freuen, in der zweiten Stunde wartet ...

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Xbox Vet Fries Launches Custom Toy Company FigurePrints (Gamasutra)

Former Microsoft Game Studios vice president Ed Fries and World of Warcraft developer Blizzard have partnered to announce the official launch of FigurePrints, a premium service that allows WoW players to create 3D statues of their in-game characters. Fries left Microsoft in 2004 after helping to launch the original Xbox and was instrumental in overseeing a number of Microsoft Game Studios hits ...

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Halo 3 playlist tweaks detailed ( News ) (EuroGamer)

Our friends at Bungie have been getting excited about some upcoming playlists, which should roll out tomorrow and next Tuesday. Tomorrow's is planned to coincide with the launch of the Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack on Xbox Live Marketplace, introducing a playlist specifically for the new maps, and incorporating them into general playlists.

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UK Xbox users get movie downloads (Computer Business Review)

Over 100 music videos are currently available for download from Microsoft partners Ministry of Sound, Sony BMG, PIAS, and Vid Zone. In addition, Xbox customers will be able to download movies including The Matrix Revolutions, Ocean's Eleven, The Perfect Storm, Swordfish, Superman 3, and The Fugitive.

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Bungie remain committed to Xbox 360 (Ferrago)

Bungie Studios, the newly independent developer of the Halo series, have assured fans that they remain committed to the Xbox 360 platform. Speaking to UK site Eurogamer.net , two high profile figures from the firm assured that the future of Bungie was not multi-platform.

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Using Halo 3's Forge As A Canvas [Xbox 360] (Addict 3D)

Asking your girlfriend to join you in wedded bliss via the Halo 3 Forge tool is sweet and all, but it's cloyingly so to one who has zero faith in the institution of marriage.

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Investing: Microsoft embraces a future in games (International Herald Tribune)

The software giant's diminishing reliance on its Windows operating system, and its fresh emphasis on Xbox and other lines of business, looks like good news for investors.

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Using Halo 3's Forge As A Canvas [Xbox 360] (Addict 3D)

Asking your girlfriend to join you in wedded bliss via the Halo 3 Forge tool is sweet and all, but it's cloyingly so to one who has zero faith in the institution of marriage.

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Halo 3 Heroic DLC Hands-On [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)

We've got a sneak preview of the three brand-new maps arriving on Xbox Live Marketplace next week.

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Bungie focusing on Xbox 360 ( News ) (EuroGamer)

Bungie Studios currently has "no plans" to work on any platforms besides Xbox 360, two of the developer's top men told Eurogamer readers in a LiveText interview this afternoon.

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Bungie focusing on Xbox 360 ( News ) (EuroGamer)

"No plans" for other formats, developer tells EG readers. If you would like to comment on this article, then you must be logged in! They never did reveal anything about their next project outside of Halo. Shame.

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Game releases provoke fall hype (The Red and Black)

The most hyped game of the year, "Halo 3," was finally released for Xbox 360. While it had new weapons and was balanced differently, what mattered most was the fact that the epic story was finally complete. While the PlayStation 3 got some exclusive games, almost all of PS3's exclusives were available for the Xbox 360, leaving gamers wondering why they should invest in a system with games ...

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Halo 3 Heroic DLC Hands-On [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)

We've got a sneak preview of the three brand-new maps arriving on Xbox Live Marketplace next week.

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Review: Arcade-In-A-Box’s Xbox 360 controller (Geek.com)

Ever play a fighter or Xbox Live Arcade title and find it overly challenging to mash buttons quite as quickly as you need? I’ve sure had that issue many times before. Now, the solution: Arcade-In-A-Box’s Xbox 360 controller. I ran the controller through a few games it is clearly intended for, as well as [...]

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Xbox users get video download service (Computer Business Review)

The facility, which will go live on December 11, will enable users to download low-definition films from the internet for 250 Microsoft points (around £2) and high-definition versions for 380 Microsoft points (about £3.20). Microsoft Points are the currency of the Xbox Live Marketplace and Zune online stores.

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Pretty Pictures Of The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack [Bungie] (Addict 3D)

Luke Smith of Bungie gives Halo 3 fans a taste of the upcoming downloadable additions to the biggest entertainment launch product of the year in today's official update.

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'Super Mario Galaxy,' 'Halo 3' And More Impressive Video Games, In Our Year-End Top 10s (MTV Music Television)

"Super Mario Galaxy," "Halo 3," "Crackdown" and more make our list of the best video games of the year — but you'll never guess our #1.

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'Super Mario Galaxy,' 'Halo 3' And More Impressive Video Games, In Our Year-End Top 10s (MTV Music Television)

"Super Mario Galaxy," "Halo 3," "Crackdown" and more make our list of the best video games of the year — but you'll never guess our #1.

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A Neglected Girlfriend's Take On Halo 3 Cheats [Humor] (Addict 3D)

Even wonder what thoughts are churning through your significant other's head as you spend hour umpteen in Halo 3 's multiplayer?

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Microsoft: 'Xbox 360 best value this Xmas' (Digital Spy)

Microsoft's senior vice president of games believes the Xbox 360 will rule the market in December.

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Xbox Originals Arrive, Bring Free Themes [Xbox 360] (Addict 3D)

Hey, those Xbox Originals (aka old Xbox games) have arrived on Xbox Live Marketplace as of today, bringing a handful of extras with them.

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Xbox chief praises pricing (Ferrago.co.uk)

Don Mattrick, Microsoft's new Peter Moore, believes the Xbox 360 console represents the best value console this festive season. The new senior vice president of Microsoft Interactive Entertainment praised the completeness of the 360 proposition compared to its competitors.

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First look: the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard update (Ars Technica)

Microsoft has released the 2007 Fall Dashboard Update for the Xbox 360, and while the Xvid and DivX support isn't perfect, every other aspect of the dashboard has been improved. Read More...

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Mattrick: Xbox 360 is best value for the price (gamesindustry.biz)

Don Mattrick, senior vp of Microsoft Interactive Entertainment, thinks the Xbox 360 is the best value for the money this holiday season.

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Xbox 360's "Assassin's Creed" tops the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Dec. 2.

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Xbox boss confident of holiday win (MSNBC)

As Microsoft heads into the holiday season, games boss Don Mattrick says he thinks the company has rebounded just fine from the summer’s bit of bad press – and is poised to trump the competition this holiday season.

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PRESS RELEASE: Xbox 360 Introduces New Features and Console Enhancements with the 2007 Fall Dashboard Update (gamesindustry.biz)

LONDON - 30 November 2007 - As promised, Microsoft is bringing some early gifts to your Xbox 360 just prior to the holiday season.

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PRESS RELEASE: Xbox 360 Introduces New Features and Console Enhancements with the 2007 Fall Dashboard Update (gamesindustry.biz)

LONDON - 30 November 2007 - As promised, Microsoft is bringing some early gifts to your Xbox 360 just prior to the holiday season.

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Microsoft hit with $5 million lawsuit over Halo 3, Xbox 360 problems (Ars Technica)

A new class-action lawsuit alleges that the combination of the Xbox 360 and Halo 3 produces nearly insurmountable glitches. Read More...

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Xbox 360 introduces new features and enhancements (Scoop.co.nz)

Xbox 360 introduces new features and console enhancements with the 2007 “Fall” Dashboard Update System update hits connected consoles worldwide on 4 December; Xbox Originals, Family Timer and more available through download AUCKLAND 3 December 2007 – From tomorrow night, Xbox 360TM consoles owners will be able to enjoy a host of new features and enhancements to the leading next-generation gaming ...

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Microsoft's Xbox 360 update set for release (iTNews)

Microsoft is due to offer a slew of new system updates for its Xbox 360 console and its Xbox Live online gaming service, the company said Friday..

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Microsoft's Xbox 360 Fall Update Set For Release (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

The changes include new parental controls that let parents set limits on the amount of time their children can spend playing Xbox games during a given period.

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