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X3F Week in Review: October 31, 2008 - November 6, 2008
It's all about Gears of War 2 at X3F this week. You can check out lots of Gears 2 features in the links below, and we have more on the way before the week is out. More importantly though, we have an absolutely huge giveaway going down tomorrow. We're not just giving away the game either. Oh no. It's much bigger than that. You'll find out what it is tomorrow (at 10:00am), but for now we'll just tease you with the image above.X3F Gears of War 2 launch week Xbox 360 Fancast 090 -- GearstravaganzaTalkin' bout Gears 2. A lot. X3F TV -- Gears of War 2: Multiplayer Map Preview Part OneLearn the ins and outs of Gears 2 multiplayer maps X3F TV -- Gears of War 2: Flashback Map PackOld maps made new Gears of War 2: Heroes of SeraLearn about the heroes under the armor Review: Gears of War 2Turns out it's pretty good
Nintendo Fanboy Weekly: Oct. 30 - Nov. 5
Before you check out the juicy links below, be sure to pop in on our latest giveaways. We're hooking some lucky readers up with MySims Kingdom on the Wii and DS. Here's the DS contest post and here's the Wii contest post. After you enter in each giveaway, head back here and peep the latest from the Nintendo side of the Joystiq network.DS Bury the Shovelware: Death Jr and the Science Fair of DoomBuried DS Fanboy Review: Dragon Ball OriginsRead our review of this surprisingly fun game Gaming to Go: WarioWare TouchedRead why it's great on-the-go fun My Japanese Coach: Konichiwa and BeyondWe check out the latest language trainer DS Fanboy Review: NinjatownSurprisingly good RTS! Wii Wii Fanboy Review: Alien Crush ReturnsWiiWare stud or dud? Born for Wii: Grim FandangoRead why it'd be a great Wii game VC Monday Madness: Space HarrierThis week's VC games Top 5: Multiplayer ExperiencesBest shared with others It's-a Mario World: Curious CostumesRead up on the plumber and his costumes Virtually Overlooked: Phantasy StarWhy should it be on the VC? Point/Counterpoint: Yea or nay -- Play on Wii?For, or against? Gallery: 5 Great Zapper Mods
X3F Week in Review: October 24, 2008 - October 30, 2008
Lots of good stuff this week. First and foremost, we partnered (mostly willingly) with Joystiq to produce a massive video preview of the New Xbox Experience. Definitely check it out if you haven't already. We also have a hands-on preview with the first act of Gears of War 2. Beyond that, we've got new installments of our weekly features, including a look at the creepy digital Jeff Foxworthy found in the XBLA release Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?. Check it all out via the links below.Community Video tour: New Xbox Experience ExposedSeriously, watch this. Xbox 360 Fancast 089 -- A Golden Shower of GamesProof we will never mature X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Penny Arcade Episode 2, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?These games sure have long titles X3F Hands-on: Gears of War 2 - Act OneKilling locusts is a lot like learning to ride a bike News Chronicles of Riddick picked up by Atari, now has brand new campaignNow an actual sequel Splatterhouse teaser leaves everything and nothing to the imaginationCan you say "teaser?" 1600 MS points FREE with Gears of War 2 purchase at Circuit CityThat'll buy a lot of DLC Fable II glitch fix completed, missing DLC codes resolvedNo word on when the fix will be released The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai coming soonReally soon, we hope.
X3F Week in Review: October 24, 2008 - October 30, 2008xt
Lots of good stuff this week. First and foremost, we partnered (mostly willingly) with Joystiq to produce a massive video preview of the New Xbox Experience. Definitely check it out if you haven't already. We also have a hands-on preview with the first act of Gears of War 2. Beyond that, we've got new installments of our weekly features, including a look at the creepy digital Jeff Foxworthy found in the XBLA release Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?. Check it all out via the links below.Community Video tour: New Xbox Experience ExposedSeriously, watch this. Xbox 360 Fancast 089 -- A Golden Shower of GamesProof we will never mature X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Penny Arcade Episode 2, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?These games sure have long titles X3F Hands-on: Gears of War 2 - Act OneKilling locusts is a lot like learning to ride a bike News Chronicles of Riddick picked up by Atari, now has brand new campaignNow an actual sequel Splatterhouse teaser leaves everything and nothing to the imaginationCan you say "teaser?" 1600 MS points FREE with Gears of War 2 purchase at Circuit CityThat'll buy a lot of DLC Fable II glitch fix completed, missing DLC codes resolvedNo word on when the fix will be released The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai coming soonReally soon, we hope.
Nintendo Fanboy Weekly: Oct 23 - Oct 29
Well, folks, we've got plenty of goodies for you this week. First of all, on DS Fanboy and Wii Fanboy, we've got reviews for a ton of games. On top of that, you'll find our regular weekly and bi-weekly pieces, all organized via the tried-and-true bullet point format. Enjoy!DS content DSF Review: NinjatownCute ninja meets real-time strategy Bury the Shovelware: Resident Evil - Deadly SilenceWe bury the shovelware so you don't have to Gaming to Go: N+Read why it's great for gamers on the go DSF Review: What's Cooking? with Jamie OliverWe test out the new cooking aid software and make crepes! Point/Counterpoint: Voice chat vs. Stylus ChatWhich is the superior chat device on the DS? DSF Interview: Neopets Puzzle Adventures' Griptonite GamesWe chat up the devs Wii content Revolutionary: Hz So GoodOnce again, Mike Sylvester delivers an insightful and relevant column NWF Review: Baddest of the BandsBreak out your leopard print pants and rock out to SBCG4AP's latest episode NWF Review: Art Style: ROTOHEXWe check out Nintendo's latest bit Generations turned Wii game NWF Review: Disaster: Day of CrisisWe get our hands on Monolith's game Top 5: Spooky Gaming MomentsJust in time for Halloween It's-a Mario World: Mushroom MatriarchyBehind every good plumber is a great princess NWF Review: The Incredible MazeIs it really incredible? Read our review! Gallery: It's-a Mario World: Fan Art
X3F Week in Review: October 17, 2008 - October 23, 2008
We've gone kind of Fable II crazy at X3F this week. We've got some special Fable II features, including a look at the game's environments as well as its enemies. We also dedicated this week's episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast to the game. Oh, and we're also giving away six copies of the game. You might want to get in on that.Community Stuff Review: Fable IIIt delivers Xbox 360 Fancast 088 -- Fable 2 Baby, Yeah!Lots of Fabley goodness Fanswag: Mega Fable 2 giveawaySix copies of Fable II, just for you A Guided Tour of AlbionLearn about the places you'll go in Fable II The Albion Bestiary CompendiumThe many dangerous creatures of Fable II XBLA in Brief: Portal: Still Alive14 new maps, 1200 MS Points. Worth it? Ask X3F: co-op editionGames built for two News Zombies!!! confirmed for Xbox Live ArcadeZombies? Board game? XBLA? Hell yes. Lionhead forum users complain of Fable II freezing issuesNot related to any ice spell Cooperative Left 4 Dead achievementsKill zombies, get cheevos. X3F Hands-on: The beginning of Far Cry 2 on a movie theater-sized screenFar Cry 2 does it in the jungle Call of Duty: World at War beta impressionsToo much of a good thing?
Nintendo Fanboy Weekly: Oct 16 - Oct 22
First of all, check out our latest giveaways. On DS Fanboy, we're giving away one copy of Kirby Super Star Ultra. On Wii Fanboy, one lucky person will walk away with a free copy of SimCity Creator. Best of luck to you all!Now that's out of the way, let's get to the linkage.Nintendo DS Bury the Shovelware: Wiffle BallWe give the lowdown on the shovelware Show and Tell: One Dedicated CommunityOur weekly spotlight covers the Earthbound fans Gaming to Go: Kirby Canvas CurseWe tell you why it's great gaming on the go Vicarious Visions talks Guitar Hero: On Tour DecadesRead our Q & A session DS Fanboy Review: Kirby Super Star UltraReview'd Nintendo Wii Wii Fanboy Review: Tetris PartyWe play it and offer our two cents Top 5: Castlevania GamesOur weekly column offers up the top Castlevania games It's-a Mario World: Fan ArtWe celebrate the great Mario fan art on the internet Wii Fanboy Review: CubelloCheck out Nintendo's latest WiiWare offering Born for Wii: Cosmic SmashWe reimagine it for Wii Mod that: 5 of our favorite DIY ZappersGreat Zappers from the community Two men in Ireland arrested for selling fake Wii consoles'nuff said
X3F Week in Review: October 3, 2008 - October 9, 2008
We might as well face the fact that this week's biggest Xbox 360 news pretty much happened yesterday and this morning, so that's what you'll be finding in the news section below. We also have new installments in our community features, so be sure to check those out. Might we specifically recommend that you check out XBLA in Brief, as it can save you from the heinous mistake of even downloading the trial version of Beat'n Groovy.Community Xbox 360 Fancast 086 -- Proof, Meet PuddingIn which a myth is dispelled X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Beat'n Groovy, MLB Stickball, Shadow Assault / TenchuOh, man is Beat'n Groovy awful Ask X3F: Cheevoholic editionGotta get them Cheevos News Avatar customization and NXE requires 256MB storageThese updates don't store themselves, y'know Video: Halo Wars demo (with the Flood!)A brief glimpse of the ultimate organism TGS 08: Halo 3 Recon lands Fall 2009You can has Recon next year TGS 08: New Xbox Experience hits November 19 worldwideThe time of the season for Avatar lovin' TGS 08: Tekken 6 lands on the Xbox 360 in Fall 09Oh no they didn't! Live members report 360 freezing issuesShould be fixed now
Nintendo Fanboy Weekly: Oct 2 - Oct 8
Before we get into all of the tasty links, check out our two latest giveaways. On DS Fanboy, we're giving away a copy of Mystery Case Files: Millionheir. On Wii Fanboy, we're hooking up one lucky reader with a copy of Wario Land: Shake It! Head on over and check out those posts for details on how to enter. After that, hit up the links below for more good stuff.DS features DS Fanboy Review: Kirby Superstar UltraReview'd! Bury the Shovelware: Mega Man Star Force 2 - Zerker X SaurianRead our analysis of the game A brief history of Club Nintendo AwesomenessCheck out some of the goodies fans have gotten from the service in the past Gaming to Go: Super Collapse 3Read why it's a great game for on the go Goodbye, GBACheck out our retrospective on the GBA slot DS Fanboy Review: Lock's QuestIs it good or bad? Show and Tell: EpicOur latest edition looks at one fan's massive collection Wii features Revolutionary: Go Go Bionic!Sick of not having Bionic Commando: Rearmed on Wii? Well, here's the next best way to play it! Top 5: Nintendo's biggest surprisesRead 5 of Nintendo's big "oooh" and "ahh"-inspiring moments It's-a Mario World: In the fall press conferenceA Mario-focused slant on the big Nintendo news last week Born for Wii: Klonoa 2: Lunatea's VeilCheck out why we want it on Wii VC Monday Madness: Mario Golf and Shining Force IIVideo coverage of this week's Virtual Console games Virtually Overlooked: Arm WrestlingWhy should it be on the Virtual Console? Pachter 'absolutely convinced' Wii HD is comingWhat do you think? Gallery: Wii and friends: A Great Match
Highlights from Nintendo's big news day
The last 24 hours have been pretty amazing. We've gotten a dream sequel, a new Punch-Out!! and a new handheld to geek out to. There was a lot of news coming out of Nintendo's Japanese and American fall press conferences. As a recap, find all of the news from the show below, in case you missed something.Highlights from the American show Cave Story coming to WiiWare this year Sin & Punishment 2 coming to US in 2009 Punch-Out!! coming in first half of 2009 Nintendo dates Pikmin port, names other Play on Wii titles North America gets Club Nintendo Nintendo sneaks Wii Speak Channel announcement out Rhythm Heaven, Mario & Luigi 3 vaguely dated for US Fire Emblem dated for US, fantastic Wi-Fi mode detailed Nintendo DSi not to reach North America until 'well into 2009' Brain Age getting retooled for DSi launch Highlights from the Japanese show Nintendo encourages friends to help each other get Wiis online Nintendo conference reveals one billion new games Sin & Punishment 2 and other third-party gems confirmed Pikmin leads off Wii collection of GameCube masterpieces Nintendo unveils new Punch-Out!! for Wii Nintendo's storage solution: Load items direct from the SD slot Wii Points officially being renamed to Nintendo Points Let's tap into the site for Yuji Naka's latest New DS games make their Stage Debut Nintendo unveils pedometer for upcoming DS fitness title Nintendo announces Nintendo DSi And don't forget to check out all of the new screens from these DS games and Wii games! Gallery: Nintendo DSi
X3F Week in Review: September 19, 2008 - September 25, 2008
We'd like to pretend this week isn't all about Bungie's teaser for a new Halo 3 campaign expansion. We'd like to tell you this week is really about things like our look at Duke Nukem 3D for XBLA or the fact that Peter Molyneux is already conducting the hype train to his next game. We'd love to say that, but it just isn't true. We love teh Halos and we love Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, so the week belongs to Bungie. This time ....Community X3F TV: Video analysis of Bungie's Keep It Clean teaserKeep It Clean: Analyzed X3F-TV -- XBLA in Brief: Duke Nukem 3DThe reason we liked Duke in the first place Hands-on: RACE ProIt's got cars! And racing! Xbox 360 Fancast 084 -- Fanboys Tell 'emThis one is a good one, honest. Ask X3F: Frame City who editionRemember Frame City Killer? News Portal XBLA achievements offer more original content than actual gameWe do what we must because we can. Golden Axe video is missing somethingIt starts with 'multi' and ends with 'player' RumorDestroya: Xbox 360 Slim spotted? Sorry, noStupid, deceptive cameras! Molyneux: Next project is 'very different' and 'ridiculously ambitious'So what else is new?
Nintendo Fanboy Weekly: Sep 18 - Sep 24
First up, we're giving away a copy of Mega Man 9 on WiiWare. Hit up the original contest post by clicking on the image above or hitting this link. Now that we have that out of the way, let's get to the good stuff: links!DS Bury the Shovelware: N+Our weekly feature checks out this ninja-tastic game Gaming to Go: Mario Kart DSWe tell you why it's good for gaming on the go DS Fanboy hands-on: Dragon Ball OriginsWe check out the upcoming game Items of Import: Look ahead! Dragon Quest V!We help you play the imports Capcom delivers verdict on Gyakuten Kenji datePlus new screens! Show and Tell: Painted LoveOur weekly feature spotlights community-created gaming goodies Wii Blue Period: A collection of Mega Man boxartRelive the past by looking at boxart! Wii Fanboy Review: Mega Man 9Is it the best thing evar? Born for Wii: Mega Man LegendsWe tell you how it can be made for Wii VC Monday madness: Super Dodge Ball and VectormanThis week's Virtual Console releases, in video form Top 5: Mega Man gamesOur favorite 5 Mega Man games It's-a Mario World: Final BossesMario's toughest adversaries Mega Man 9 doesn't support GameCube controllers after allEven though it's supposed to Virtually Overlooked: Mega Man SoccerWe tell you why it should be on the Virtual Console
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 9/8 - 9/21
Here's a gem that many Joystiq readers may not know about: Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars for PSN. The absurdly-named downloadable game released a new trailer that has that awesome Duke Nukem E3 vibe. The more we see of this game, the more it tickles our fancy. Read more about it here.This week's featured games: LittleBigPlanet (PS3) and Star Ocean: First Departure (PSP). Check out their Game Pages to catch up on everything you may have missed! Also, for Trophy whores out there, don't forget to check out our Trophy Portal, which includes the most up-to-date list of games that will support Trophies, and many lists and guides.Game Pages LittleBigPlanet [PS3] Star Ocean: First Departure [PSP] Previews Alone in the Dark [PS3] Dead Space [PS3] Mirror's Edge [PS3] MotorStorm: Pacific Rift [PS3] NBA 09 The Inside [PSP] Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 [PS3] PlayStation Home [PS3] Red Baron Arcade [PS3] Reviews Yggdra Union [PSP]
X3F Week in Review: September 12, 2008 - September 18, 2008
With the industry resting on the edge of the impending holiday, news seems to be a mix of rumors and (this week, at least) unexciting Xbox Live Arcade releases. Maybe everyone figures we deserve a little downtime before the real onslaught begins. During this quiet before the storm, we offer you the latest XBLA in Brief, which covers the sheer excitement of Feeding Frenzy 2 and Domino Master. Yeah, well, Duke Nukem 3D comes out next week, so have faith, 'mkay? In the meantime, check out the latest news and community features below.Community Xbox 360 Fancast 083 -- Totally BonedA new buzz word is born Ask X3F: Microsoft Game Shenanigans editionIs Microsoft Game Studios in trouble? (No.) X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Domino Master, Feeding Frenzy 2Fish and Dominos. Hooray? News Too Human cracks NPD Top 10So there! NHL 09 disc error also known as the cache time-bombExtended play causes error Rumor: Bungie and Rare set to announce new projects next weekWhere'd we put that grain of salt? UK deal: Gears 2 and replica gold lancer for £129Real gold? No. Real classy? Yes. Rumor: Zombie Wranglers shambles to XBLA soonIf you don't wrangle zombies, who will?
Nintendo Fanboy Weekly: Sep 11 - Sep 17
We'll be brief, as SkyNet's drones are close to discovering our location. We're aiming to help the human resistance by awarding two games to some lucky readers. You can enter for your chance at Final Fantasy IV right here and attempt to win Mario Super Sluggers right here. Best of luck!If you wish to aid the resistance further, then follow the instructions within the links below. The data has been encrypted as blog posts.DS stuff Dear Mario, come to the castle, I have made some awesome cosplayBrilliant Peach and Mario cosplay, along with some Zero Suit Samus Bury the Shovelware: Tenchu Dark SecretWe play it so you don't have to Gaming to Go: Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the WarlordsRead why it's a great on-the-go game DSF Interview: Griptonite's JC Connors on Spore CreaturesRead our chat with the dev behind Spore Creatures The Lock's Quest DS revealedLimited edition LED handheld? Awesome! The best of Wii Wii Fanboy Review: Strong Badia the FreeWe check out episode 2 Born for Wii: Punch-Out!!!The game gets re-imagined for Wii VC Monday Madness: Mega Man 2We bust up some evil robots Top 5: Retro Revival PLZFive games we'd like to see get the Mega Man 9 treatment It's-a Mario World: Mini-boss MayhemSome of the mini-bosses in Mario's life Darth 64 shows the appeal of the dark sideAwesome portable N64 mod Yarr!!! New homebrew program runs DVD backupsYep, you read it
X3F Week in Review: September 4, 2008 - September 11, 2008
Okay, for this edition of the X3F Week in Review, forget all the news. Forget the new, hilarious podcast. Forget that we have a newly revamped version of X3F mobile. Just know this: we are giving away a tiny mountain of PAX swag. Autographed Halo swag, autographed Gears of War swag, Dead Space swag, we've got it all and we're giving it away to one lucky winner. Go get it.Community X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Gin Rummy, Shred Nebula, Pirates vs Ninjas DodgeballWhat has cards, pirates, ninjas, and space? Ask X3F: puzzling hits editionWhat makes an Arcade Hit and Arcade Hit? Xbox 360 Fancast 082 -- ExpeditionIn which we meet our biggest fan Fanswag: Post-PAX Giveaway part deuxCome get some sweet PAX swag iPhone and mobile users: read X3F at i.xbox360fanboy.comX3F mobile gets a shot in the arm News Death Tank rolling to XBLA for real, first videoOh, sweet nectar McFarlane announces Halo Wars figures for '09Itty-bitty plastic Spartans Devs say Little Big Planet not possible on the 360We pretend not to care Far Cry 2 dev diary goes to AfricaSleeping with actual lions
X3F Week in Review September 5, 2008 - September 11, 2008
Okay, for this edition of the X3F Week in Review, forget all the news. Forget the new, hilarious podcast. Forget that we have a newly revamped version of X3F mobile. Just know this: we are giving away a tiny mountain of PAX swag. Autographed Halo swag, autographed Gears of War swag, Dead Space swag, we've got it all and we're giving it away to one lucky winner. Go get it.Community X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Gin Rummy, Shred Nebula, Pirates vs Ninjas DodgeballWhat has cards, pirates, ninjas, and space? Ask X3F: puzzling hits editionWhat makes an Arcade Hit and Arcade Hit? Xbox 360 Fancast 082 -- ExpeditionIn which we meet our biggest fan Fanswag: Post-PAX Giveaway part deuxCome get some sweet PAX swag iPhone and mobile users: read X3F at i.xbox360fanboy.comX3F mobile gets a shot in the arm News Death Tank rolling to XBLA for real, first videoOh, sweet nectar McFarlane announces Halo Wars figures for '09Itty-bitty plastic Spartans Devs say Little Big Planet not possible on the 360We pretend not to care Far Cry 2 dev diary goes to AfricaSleeping with actual lions
Nintendo Fanboy Weekly: Sep 4 - Sep 10
First of all, for those of you that dig giveaways, we've got two running right now. We're giving away one signed copy of Soul Bubbles right here, and we're gifting one lucky person with a copy of MLB Power Pros 2008 right over here. Today is the last day to enter, so get to it!After that, check out the best of the Nintendo Fanboys below. Each link has been seasoned and deep-fried in deliciousness for your pleasure. Enjoy.What's hot on the DS side: Point/Counterpoint: Time for a price cut?One issue, two bloggers Bury the Shovelware: Myst DSWe play it so you don't have to Preview: Putting on our thinking caps with Mushroom MenWe play a preview build Gaming to Go: Geometry Wars GalaxiesThe column for the pick-up-and-play gamer Items of Import: RPG - more words to learnOur bi-weekly column helps those that want to import The best of the Wii: Mod that: 5 of our favorite WiimotesWho doesn't love mods? Born for Wii: Jet Set RadioThe classic Dreamcast game gets reimagined for Wii Top 5: Where do they go now?A look at the future for 5 of Nintendo's elite It's-a Mario World: Koopa KidsOur weekly feature follows Bowser's lineage of siblings VC Monday Madness: Cho Aniki and Final SoldierVideo recap of this week's Virtual Console releases Wii Fanboy Review: Mario Super SluggersHomerun or strike out? Virtually Overlooked: Excitebike variantsWe look at the oddball Excitebikes out there
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 8/25 - 9/7
Have any burning PS3/PSP questions? Good, because that's where our weekly Saturday columns come in. Ask PS3 Fanboy will answer all your PS3 questions. Guess what Ask PSP Fanboy is all about? Every week we'll answer your most burning questions, and our community has responded pretty well. Let us know if you need anything answered!New Pages Resistance 2 [PS3] Resistance Retribution [PSP] Reviews N+ [PSP]"Without a doubt the best version of N+ available. With content already available for download from the community, we're eager to see more players jump online and share their creations. Do not let this title go unnoticed, PSP fans."
X3F Week in Review: August 29, 2008 - September 4, 2008
This week pretty much rounds out our PAX 2008 coverage. We've got interviews with The lead artist and writer behind Gears of War 2 as well as an interview with the creator of Schizoid. Let's not forget our hands-on look at Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball and a chance to win a copy of Smash Court Tennis 3. Click on.Community Xbox 360 Fancast Special -- PAX 2008Listen. Or don't. But seriously, listen. Fanswag Weekly: Smash Court Tennis 3We're giving it away for free. It's tennis! X3F TV -- Watch the Rock Band song export processPrepare for the future PAX 08: Lead GoW2 artist and writer talk Lancer polys, deaths and comicsTalkin' 'bout Gears of War 2 Ask X3F: The solitude of space editionSo ... how's your girl? PAX 08: Wrapping up the X3F Sticker GalleryYou got stuck, son! News Hands-on: PvN Dodgeball's new multiplayer modesPirates? Ninjas? Dodgeball? Vs? PAX 08: Torpex talks Schizoid, sales, marketing strategies and XNA developmentOn Schizoid sales PAX 08: Hands-on Halo 3's AssemblySo purple ... PAX 08: Castle Crashers patch promised to release ASAPIt had better Official list of Gears of War 2 achievementsBeat that meatflag!
