Xbox Live under serious Halo 3 strain? [Update1]

Chances are if you’ve been on Xbox Live over the last little bit you have experienced a wee bit of a different experience than usual. The inclusion of access to new free content on the Live Marketplace and of course an unusal amount of people playing co-op games of which the likes have never been [...]

Tom Clancy’s Air Combat coming in 08

Well it seems Ubisoft and Mr. Clancy like making money.  In 08 the duo of Ubisoft and prolific writer, Tom Clancy, (who signs his name on anything that turns into cash) will be making a new IP focused around planes with Air Combat.  Sergio Hascoet, managing director of Ubisoft Bucharest, explains.
“We are confident that this new brand will become the new benchmark for [...]

Halo 3 Content for Gold Members + Making of Videos

Last night Microsoft and Bungie released some exclusive themes and picture packs for those who pay for live (and who doesn’t).  Also on Thursday there will be a behind the scenes making of video called Inside Bungie: Halo 3 — The Story and Friday Halo 3 –New Features.  It should be full of interviews with the guys [...]

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