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Get equipped with Mega Man Xbox Live avatar clothing
Mega Man's 25th anniversary observances extend from the PC Street Fighter X Mega Man game to these here Xbox Live avatar clothes. For your Microsoft space bucks, you can outfit your little digital self with a Mega Buster, helmet, or even full Mega Man, Guts Man, Ice Man, and Bomb Man costumes. A Capcom-Unity post shows Cut Man, Elec Man, and Fire Man costumes as well, which have yet to show up on the marketplace.You can also just wear a digital t-shirt with a picture of Mega Man on it, if you like that extra level of abstraction.
Beavis and Butt-Head accessories for your music video-loving Avatar
Your Avatar is dumb. There's no brain in there; no independent thought. Kinda like Beavis and Butt-Head, quite possibly the world's most idiotic duo.If you want your Avatar to reflect the lack of sentience hiding inside its digital skin, you may want to check out the recent Beavis and Butt-Head themed items to debut on the Avatar Marketplace. You'll find apparel, wigs and even the iconic TV set the two use as a platform to trash network programming.
Threadless goes literally threadless with Xbox Avatar shirts
Your quest to make your Xbox Live Avatar look exactly like you has just gotten a bit easier, provided you own a bunch of shirts from Threadless (or don't mind buying one). The Avatar Marketplace now features a selection of classic t-shirts and hoodies from the retailer, all based on user-submitted designs.Shirts sell for 80 MSP, with hoodies for 160 MSP, because they use more ... virtual ... fabric? You can try them all on at the Avatar Marketplace.
Xbox Live Avatar tattoos now available
Firearms may have been too suggestive a topic for the Xbox Live Marketplace to broach, but apparently body modification is an A-OK, family friendly activity for everyone to enjoy. Xbox Live customers now have the opportunity to trade real money for virtual tattoos on fake people via the Marketplace. Available designs encompass the whole of "regrettable," from hot-rod flames and meaningless "tribal" scribbles to idealistic kanji symbols for "peace" and "love." We should point out that the tattoos aren't actually accessories, but rather t-shirts and tank tops with transparent design "sleeves" that replace your existing clothing, meaning that it's impossible to have a tattoo with anything other than a blank shirt. Tattoos are also arm specific, just like in real life, so make sure you're really committed to the placement of your "Mom" heart before dropping the Microsoft points. [Thanks, Randy.]
Reminder: Last chance to buy Xbox Avatar 'firearm' props
On January 1, 2012, Microsoft will remove firearm props it deems unsuitable for Xbox Avatars. What does that entail? Your guess as good as ours, since our request for a comprehensive list is still working its way through the machine. What we do know is that Gears of War weapon props are out. "Xbox Live Marketplace has updated its policies to provide further clarity for third-party publishers submitting content for approval. This includes details about weapons such as firearms. Xbox Live has always reserved the right to reject or expire from the marketplace any type of weapon prop content that is deemed unsuitable for its general audience," Microsoft informed us in a statement. "Because the Xbox Live Marketplace is accessible to members of all ages, it is important our policies clearly address what content is available to all. This policy provides additional clarity to publishers in advance of the content review process." Since items purchased in these final moments of 2011 will still be accessible to your Avatar after the content is yanked, take this as the final reminder to grab any Avatar prop "weapons," "firearms" and "gun-like" content before it's pulled.
Gears of War 3 'Season Pass,' props on sale today
Today's Xbox Live Marketplace holiday promotion covers Gears of War 3, with discounts on in-game content and at least one soon-to-be-discontinued Avatar prop. The highlight of today's deals is the Gears of War 3 "Season Pass," which grants access to four DLC packs (two already available, two upcoming) for 1800 MSP ($22.50), which is 25 percent off the regular price. There's also a 50 percent discount on the "Gears 3 Skins Launch Collection," also priced today for 1800 MSP. Microsoft will discontinue "gun-like Avatar items" from the Xbox Marketplace on January 1, 2012. This means here's your last chance to get the Gears of War Gold Lancer prop -- not only at a 50 percent discount of 160 MSP ($2) -- but, like, ever. The Gears Boomshield prop appears to be safe from delisting, and is also available for 160 MSP.
Halo: Reach DLC 50% off this week, Toy Soldiers DLC and more next week
If all the talk of Halo Anniversary has put you in the mood for more modern fare, the Reach map packs are down to five bucks each this week. Alternately, if the release of Dead Rising 2: Off the Record gave you a hankerin' for Dead Rising 2 spinoffs, you'll find those half off next week, starting October 25. Dead Rising the first will also be On Demand for 25% off. There's currently a "Shocktober" sale happening, including Castlevania Harmony of Despair for 600 Points ($7.50), and Alan Wake On Demand for just $10 more than retail. What a deal. Racing fans can get a rolling staaaaaaaaaaaaaaart on Daytona USA on October 26, and check out the Toy Soldiers: Cold War "Napalm Pack" and A World of Keflings DLC on the same day. And in Avatar accessory news, it's finally happening on October 20. KISS Avatar clothing.
September XBL content update: Mercury Hg, RE on Games on Demand and more
Are you ready for round two with Las Plagas? Today marks the launch of Resident Evil 4 HD on Games on Demand, along with some other goodies. In addition to the HD remake update of Leon's rescue mission, Major Nelson has listed some Xbox Live Arcade games and next week's deals.%Gallery-129307%
Robocop avatar items are part Avatar, part machine, all cop
We're always vaguely shocked when something genuinely awesome happens on the Avatar Marketplace, since the very idea of paying for promotional items for the little you on your Dashboard seems to negate awesomeness. But there it is. Robocop avatar items, promoting nothing, apropos of nothing and available, as far as we can tell, just in case people want Robocop suits, OCP t-shirts, or little ED-209 pets. Something about the randomness of it -- "hey, here's Avatar stuff from that one movie from 1987!" -- is appealing. Something else appealing about this: the trailer above was actually a contest-winning fan creation, by Giant Bomb user MoleyUK. The gear will be out August 25.
Dress your Avatar in Bungie finery for charity
Bungie is a company that hardly needs any more exposure on Xbox Live, and Avatar clothing is something that hardly needs to be purchased by anyone, but exceptions can be made for good causes! In honor of the developer's 20th anniversary, it's made new Bungie logo t-shirts available on the Avatar Marketplace for both male and female avatars. The proceeds from the 80 Microsoft Point ($1) purchase go to "charity" -- none is specified, but we would assume it's Bungie's own Foundation, which gives pre-loaded iPads to children's hospitals. If you'd like to interact with Bungie in a more violent manner, the team is playing Halo: Reach all day (it's "Bungie Day") and giving away steaks. [Thanks, David from Berkeley]
LA Noire 'Rockstar Pass' add-on spotlighted in Xbox Marketplace release schedule
Microsoft today sent out the release schedule for Xbox Live Marketplace content over the next two weeks (May 10–23). The schedule was posted in the latest edition of the "Xbox Live Newsbeat" press email, which showed next Tuesday's L.A. Noire "In the Spotlight." "In celebration of launch on May 17," the newsletter teases, "take your L.A. Noire experience to the next level and download the 'L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass' add-on." The Rockstar Pass what now? Releasing day and date with the retail game, the 800-point DLC "Pass" is presumably a sort of Project Ten Dollar experiment. It's unclear, however, if it will provide access to the pre-order bonus content (already confirmed to be made available for purchase "at some point after the game comes out") or offer wholly new content to all owners of the game. Perhaps it's a sort of Cerberus Network-like pipeline for delivering new detective cases -- but that's just a guess. The Pass remains a mystery for now, as Rockstar has yet to respond to our request for clarification. Otherwise, the new Marketplace schedule has few intriguing reveals. Besides noting some previously announced dates and several Games on Demand launches, it does list Sega Rally Online Arcade for release on Xbox Live Arcade next Wednesday, May 18, for $10. Some pirate-themed deals and the demo of Fable 3 for Windows will also be available next week. Head past the break for the complete schedule. Update [5/18/11]: The due date came and went without the so-called "Rockstar Pass" appearing on the Xbox Marketplace -- and no mention is included in new copies of the game. Rockstar continues to keep mum on the subject.
MX vs. ATV vs. Xbox 360 Avatar Marketplace
Downloadable content is central to THQ's strategy for the (initially) budget-priced MX vs. ATV Alive. So it should come as no surprise that THQ is seeking DLC opportunities even outside of the game. A bunch of Xbox 360 Avatar items based on the off-road racer are available through the Marketplace now, in advance of the May 10 release of the game. So you can start buying DLC even before you get it! This will be your chance to outfit your Avatar with that tiny 4-wheeler, helmet, or tire-shaped yo-yo you need to complete the virtual representation of your real-life self!%Gallery-123005%
XBLA sales are highlight of Marketplace updates in back half of March
Major Nelson has posted some upcoming Xbox Marketplace releases and sales for the rest of March; notably detailing the remaining Deals of the Week and dating the obscure Islands of Wakfu (pictured) and the even more obscure Seisou Kouki Strania. The complete schedule is posted after the break.
Xbox Live Labs: Do it for science, do it for avatar items
Microsoft has just rolled out a new testing app for Xbox Live in the US called "Xbox Live Labs." The downloadable app, available through March 27, consists of a series of network tests, during which you won't be able to run games or movies. What do you get for your time, besides a potentially improved online service? Each completed test will award a unique zero-point Achievement and an item of Avatar clothing, including a lab coat, brain helmet, or mad scientist hair, even though this science seems pretty mellow. You can find Xbox Live Labs in the community channel.
XBLM in March: Lara Croft deals, MvC3 and Dragon Age 2 DLC, free Gold weekend
Major Nelson has posted highlights from the Xbox Live Marketplace schedule for March. First up, the Dragon Age 2 "Black Emporium" DLC -- free to those who purchase new copies of the game -- will land on March 8 for 800 points ($10). Second, as promised, bonus characters Jill and Shuma Gorath will be available for Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on March 15 for 400 points ($5) each. In other XBLM happenings, March 7 kicks off a Lara Croft themed "Deal of the Week," which will see Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light knocked down to 600 points ($7.50). Lara Croft DLC will also be discounted by fifty percent. Also, the week of March 14 will see several St. Patrick's Day deals, notably some discounted Green Day DLC (green -- geddit?) and Social Distortion's "Bad Luck" for Rock Band. Finally, Xbox Live Silver members can enjoy free Xbox Live Gold this weekend, beginning Friday, March 4 at 12PM ET through Monday, March 7 at 12PM ET. Head past the break for a more complete schedule of releases.
Upcoming Xbox Live sales to feature half-price Pac-Man DX, discounted Clancy content
If next week's blitz of Tom Clancy-brand discounts on Xbox Live doesn't eat up your remaining Microsoft Pellets, you'd be wise to invest some in Pac-Man CE DX the following week, when it's on sale for $5. The only thrill greater than being chased by a ghost train is turning around and eating it!
XBL Deal of the Week: Avatar thrift shop
Hey, remember all those super great deals on Xbox Live that capped off 2010? Those suckers are gone. Sorry, but the only deals you're getting this week are on assorted Avatar props and outfits, one of which is actually based on a game. And there's a rabbit suit. So yeah, Happy New Year.
Dragon Age 2, Your Shape and Disney come to Xbox Live Avatar Marketplace
The Avatar Marketplace has received a bunch of new items, including Dragon Age 2 gear, some Your Shape: Fitness Evolved props and ... Disney sidekicks? Sure enough, you can own a virtual version of Sebastian from The Little Mermaid. Talk about a sentence we never thought we'd have to write. Pricing on these new Avatar duds is pretty much par for the course. Your Shape and Disney sidekick props will run you 240 MS Points ($3) a piece, while some of the more complex Dragon Age 2 ensembles will set you back upwards of 400 MS Points ($5). Hit the links below for your preferred Avatar gear.
Select Forza 3 car packs discounted on Xbox Live this week
First thing you do after unwrapping the Xbox 360 Holiday Bundle this Saturday? Download Alan Wake. Then! Hit the Marketplace to go car shopping* for Forza 3. Four car pack add-ons are on sale through Sunday, headlining the year-end Xbox Live DLC offerings.
Force Unleashed 2 items hit Avatar Marketplace, PS Home Dec. 9
In the galaxy you currently reside in, LucasArts plans on hocking more digital Star Wars wares. On Thursday, avatars can tap into whichever side of The Force their inner fashionista prefers on both Xbox Live and PlayStation Home.
