Screw BlueTooth!

Do you still have your old Xbox Headset lying around? If you are not using your old xbox anymore, then I have the perfect use for your old Headset! Use it for your cell phone! I keep mine in my car at all times so I talk hands free on the go! Your headset is already compatible with most cell phones.

Motorolla is starting a new trend by doing away with the mic input and going wireless (bluetooth) hands free exclusive! SCREW THAT! Why spend $50 when you already have a perfect, much more comfortable hands free headset?

-Rust.

Verizon Wireless to drop its monthly music fee!

Verizon wireless will be releasing a new phone that mimics the Ipod and at the same time will be dropping its $15 monthly fee. Instead you will pay per song at the rate of $1.99. You will pay around a $1 more than what you can get at Itunes. But what I find intriguing is that you can download the song twice once on your phone and once on your PC. To read this article you can go to Yahoo News!

Is Group Chat in the next UPDATE?

While talking to a distributor for MS today I was told a new update is in the works. He went on to describe how Microsoft Reps told him that before the “Official Summer Season” has ended a new update roll-out from Xbox Live would be implemented. This may not seem a big deal, however he mention “Group Chat” was in the works. He stated that up to 4 players could communicate by Seasons end over Xbox Live.

Typically, we here at XBLRadio do not spread rumors. However since this is a hot topic with us. (due to our LIVE.5 recordings) I had to break the “possible truth” first.

If anybody could shed some light on this topic I we would appreaciate it. I promise XBLR staff will continue to seek out the facts. Hopefully we can put those “Private Chat” days behind us.

Back where we belong!

Yea that’s right Carpal and I are back to our old tricks.

Bringing you the News, console crimes, and not one but three reviews.

I will give you the low down on NCAA 07, Rusty will tell you what’s up with Sega’s Chrome Hounds, and Carpal goes back in time and reviews the old –vs- the new Galaga. So don’t forget to download ver. 23 first thing Tuesday (8-1-06)

E3 to become Wee3!

E3 is not lucrative for many gaming companies. Due to the increasing costs, as well as the promotional dues and event costs, you may see a smaller version of E3 this year. An article on Gamespot was reported as saying-

“On July 28, the Web site of UK trade magazine MCV reported discussions had taken place between the ESA and E3 exhibitors which addressed the future of the annual trade show. GameSpot spoke with informed game industry sources late Friday and Saturday and learned that the show would radically shrink in size and move from its usual Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) venue to a smaller location.

Sources said that rather than fill the 540,000 square feet of the cavernous LACC, the show will take place at a location that would support exhibitors in meeting room space only, with companies showing their wares to a select group of attendees numbering in the hundreds rather than thousands.”

This may make E3 more intimate for serious gamers. Some past E3 patrons complained about the too impersonal nature that a large venue like E3 has to offer. Many seeking smaller venues throughout the year. However E3 has always been the “BIGGEST EVENT in GAMING”

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NCAA 360 Themes and Picture Packs

Rent is due for EA, and its time for you to pay up, thats right, new picture packs and themes for ‘NCAA ‘07’ are now available. Each school theme is 150 points each and each school picture pack is 60 points each.

This content is only available for United States Xbox Live members.

I for one, am tired of these dollar here, dollar there things, if I spend 60 dollars for the damn game it should include some damn picture packs and themes, I shouldn’t have to spend money to show I like the game. So far very few games has done this, cloning Clyde, table tennis. I really think the community needs to be behind me on this one and let the big companies know that this isn’t right and we are not going to pay for something that should have been included if you spend so much for the game.

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A 360 Spin on MS finances for the new year!

Microsoft stated yesterday, at it’s annual financial meeting, that it would see profit in it’s Xbox franchise. Robbie Boch, one of the many heads of Xbox, said although the Xbox has had, Â and will see losses into 2007, the losses will not be nearly the same as 2006. He claims that this was a “transitional” year for the console. The fiscal year 2008 officially began July 1st 2007. So let’s just hope they were not counting on GALAGA sales.

Tune into XBL Radio ver 23.0 for the full review on Xbox Live Arcade’s Galaga this Tuesday.

XBL Radio Wants You!

Are you good at Chromehounds? Are you online a lot? If so, more on the second question then the first, then XBL Radio is looking for you to join our clan. You must be an XBL Radio listener (don’t let that stop you, the links are on the top right of the main page) and you must wanna play. You don’t really have to be good at the game but you need to be good at socializing and have a high willingess to play. If you wanna join either comment here or let myself or Rusty know and we will take care of ya.

Xbox 360 Laws

There are laws that every Xbox 360 owner must abide by, unspoken laws if you will. Unscripted 360 is proud to present those laws, ¦the Xbox 360 Laws. Be the first to see and be a part of it!

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The PODCAST AWARDS: Is this the best out there?

I recently was told about this site. It is an award site for individual Podcasts to obtain awards for their programs. I think, in theory, this is a great way to praise the work Podcasters do. However, in looking at some of the finalists, I noticed some Podcasts were not even mentioned. (Major Nelson, SquadXP, GamerAddictHotline, TheWidget, GamerAndy, TheVideoGamesShow, GoNintendo, PS3Countdown, and XBLR) I was curious why. Is the “PODCAST AWARDS” more or less a way to get Podcasters to promote their site, or is it truely what the populus thinks. I am under the impression (from looking at the way the awards are run) that it is a little of both. The Podcast must refer it’s listeners and non-listeners (forum members, friends, etc..) to vote at Podcast awards. Thus bringing heavy traffic to the awards site. In return the “Winner” of the awards gets traffic directed back at it.  . So I ask: Is this a true depiction of excellence in Podcasting, or is it merely a way for PodcastAwards.com to build a large web-site?

-Carpal Out