The following pictures show the new prototypes for the NXE, made by a design firm Gridplane that were hired by Microsoft. "These examples represent one of many concepts that we worked on," writes Gridplane on its website. "In addition to the menu systems, we dreamt up an immersive 3D environment for users to explore." Few screenshots: [ala ShackNews] -Miguel "SourNotHardcore" Echav... more.

According to a recent interview with IGN, Ubisoft will be releasing a new downloadable content pack to last year’s time-rewinding platformer, Prince of Persia.  Associate producer, Jamal Rguigui says “Epilogue,” “will develop the relationship between the Prince and Elika following the end of the game and will give additional narrative elements.”  Beyond expanding the games st... more.

In one of Twisted Pixel's email, they have announced DLC for The Maw not for several weeks. The DLC will feature 3 new "Lost Levels" that offers new content and gameplay. Each level will be 100 MS points ($1.25). "We want to make these new levels as accessible as possible while still allowing the team to get paid for the time they are taking to make all this new content," said CEO Michael Wi... more.

At one point or another, you’ve probably heard a contingent of people clamoring for Mirrors Edge to be in third person. Then again, thanks to the game releasing on the PC and the “tweaking” of files that can be had on that platform those looking for a look at what a third person Mirrors Edge would look like can now see just that. Unfortunately, after you see this video it should be complet... more.

Short and sweet: This guys is known to bash games in his reviews, but in a genius comical way. [ala TheEscapist] -Miguel "SourNotHardcore" Echavarri... more.

There are no false alarms this week folks. FunTown Mahjong is now available on Xbox Live Arcade. This XBLA release is coming in at 800 MS points. As a traditional Mahjong game Funtown Mahjong also includes lots of variants with 2 to 4 multiplayer play over Xbox Live. Also, for another 160 MS points and to coincide with the ringing in of the Chinese New year is the FunTown Mahjong - Chinese Fest... more.

Say good riddance to old Xbox 360 Fanboy, and say hello to the new and improved Joystiq [XBOX]. Joystiq just recently unveiled their new layout and pretty displays of goodness. Xbox 360 Fanboy was always a part of Joystiq, but now merged into one site along with Nintendo Fanboy and Playstation Fanboy. This togetherness brings us the joys of only a few clicks away from other console news instead... more.

Releasing at retail this week on the Xbox 360 comes a two’fer of the cut you up variety. Well, actually only one is of the “cut you up” variety, but the first has so much of it it makes up enough for both. And for those into baseball, but not actually playing baseball there’s something for you. Afro Samurai MLB Front Office Manager -William “thewilleffect” Bell-... more.

That pesky T-Virus is back for another round, but this time it can be found on an Xbox platform. The Resident Evil 5 Demo is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar are waiting for you to take them for a test drive in its 473mb of demo glory assuming you like Resident Evil that is. *Click here to add the Resident Evil 5 demo to your download que. -William �... more.

Everyone loved the old Halo 3 ViDocs leading up to the release of Halo 3 and the DLC packs.  Now, In celebration of the Halo Wars’ recent “Gold” status, Ensemble Studios has picked up where Bungie left off with a series of developers’ diaries to be released leading up the game’s March 3rd ship date.  The first of which has just hit the web, so download it on Xbox Live Marketplace... more.