MAJOR FANBOY!

BUY ME!
So today I listened to Major Nelson’s Podcast (or should I say infomercial). I am so glad he has a podcast because it makes “Real Gaming Podcasts” shine. I pondered on writing this post for quite some time, but cringed on how it would be received? Would I piss off some fans? However, in the tradition of our cast, which is honest, I felt it is worth stating. Here is my issue.

1. Major Nelson was in awe at the larger HD. For us owners it costs us almost 700 to get it. Keep in mind we already purchased a 360. His remedy for us if we chose to purchase it al la cart is to trade it in at Gamestop. Wow, with their prices on month old 360 games we may be able to get lunch.

2. Major seems to be ecstatic about the color or the new Elite. Hmmm… he sure seemed to think the PS3 was unoriginal looking. (Remember I listen to all of his casts.) Now get this: It was also stated that to get the “true-black look”, new controllers have to be purchased.

3. They kept on comparing the price of the HDMI 360 to the PS3. However they never stated the lack of a HD-DVD player.

4. They said the hard drive is so expensive because of it being stand alone. Theirs is better because it comes with a cable and software and security. So we are to be happy because we have to pay to make sure it works. They also said they are not the manufactures of the drive so therefore they have to purchase it through a middle man.

So I ask: which would you rather have out of the box? An HDMI cable or a HD/Blue Ray drive included?

120 Gigs? In this day and age isn’t 120 gigs small? Also throwing out your other HD (or trading it in) seems terrible tech. I have bought many HD upgrades for my p.c.. I usually can use the smaller as a slave drive.

So why am I writing this? Because I am so tired of hearing bias talk from people who claim they are doing it for nothing but the love of gaming. Well I just finished listening to a 30 minute commercial for Microsoft, called Major Nelson. I would also say if he would like to come back on XBL Radio I would welcome it. However I am part of an indie-podcast, I pay for my games and my console. Therefore it would be a real ELITE conversation.

XBL Community Spotlight Ver 3.5

This is a new segment to XBL Radio. Its a chance for community members to shine and let everyone know who they are along with community sites. This week, we have GUI J, from XBL Radio

Let me know what you all think and if you want to be a part of this, and if your a member of our awesome forum, you can sign up here. Next week I will have a community site for you call and then the week following I will have another one of our great community members.

You can download by clicking here (right click, save as) OR you can actually subscribe to your XBL Radio Extras feed by clicking the picture below, and with that you will get all the full uncut interviews that we do with developers, the community podcasts, and whatever else we decide to throw on there for you awesome listeners to enjoy.

Join Us For Gaming Night

These are the the prereqs for a XBLRadio.com gaming night, if you would like to join us we will be playing GRAW 2 and we might also have a lobby for GOW as well, to find out more info or if you want to join us, check out this thread here. Hope to see you all there.

Sam and Max Episode 5: Reality 2.0 Review

Sam and Max Episode 5: Reality 2.0 Review
By: Racingfreak92

***CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS***

In Sam and Max Episode 5: Reality 2.0 you again take control of Sam the talking dog and are joined by your rabbit partner max. You begin the game in your office as always in the 5th episode of 6 in the first season. In Sam and Max you control Sam on a click-based adventure where you journey along the world and interact with it using the mouse. In Reality 2.0 you take on a mission to stop the internet. And to stop it you must travel into the internet. You have a run in with the COPS during the game who want to, surprise surprise, hypnotize the world which is the theme of Season 1. Along with the COPS you are again joined by Sybil the indecisive store owner and Bosco the In-convenience store owner.

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Did MS have the first next Gen. system or Did Sony?

You may not have heard of the PSX, put out by Sony but in 2003 they put out their Sony media center, digital video recorder, and DVD player, and PlayStation 2 video game console. It was released in Japan on 12-13-2003 but ended there due to poor sales. It came with a 160 or a 250 GB hard drive to record TV, home movies, digital photos, or to play PS 2 titles. You were also able to link the PSX to your psp to transfer videos and music. Rumor has it that if you do have this system that it will link up with the PS3. The system is also know as the Sony Cross Media Bar (XMB).

XBL Radio Video Minute Mar 28, 2007

Topics Include:

Xbox 360 Elite, nothing more

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The Good The Bad The Ugly: Def Jam ICON

Def Jam ICON at a glance…

The Good

• Easy to learn how to fight
• Managing your crew and girls is fun
• Playing your own music in this game is what its all about
• Good Story line
• Graphics are OK

The Bad

• Achievement points are to far apart
• It gets to a point where you are fighting the same person over and over
• Not enough fighting moves
• No replay value

The Ugly

• Easy to cheat
• Stereotyping

In my opinion this game would be a rental not a buy.
If you wan’t the full review you can download XBL Radio ver. 40

Think you know Jack?

YDKJ (a.k.a. You Don’t Know Jack) has re-appeared online. So click the bald guy and get a Trivia Fix.

Hard to be a FANBOY!

Hello fellow gamers and 360 owners:
I am not one of those podcasters that think they speak for everyone. I usually just do the show and opine during the cast. However, the story below, as interesting as it is, makes me cringe. I could have commented on it. However I have so much more to add. As you know the new “ELITE” version of the 360 is underway, but what does it mean for us? Lets look at how hard it is to be a true FAN of our favorite system:
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Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Elite

Premium black console includes 120GB hard drive and line of new accessories.

REDMOND, Wash. — March 27, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the upcoming availability of Xbox 360™ Elite, a new model of the video game and entertainment system that will include a 120GB hard drive, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a high-definition cable, and a premium black finish for the console, wireless controller and Xbox LIVE® headset. Xbox 360 Elite has enough space for a library of Xbox LIVE Arcade games and thousands of songs, as well as downloadable high-definition TV shows and movies available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The new 120GB hard drive also will be sold as a stand-alone accessory to give current Xbox 360 owners greater choice and flexibility in their games and entertainment experience. Additional Xbox 360 Elite accessories, such as the black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Xbox 360 Play & Charge kit and the Xbox 360 rechargeable battery, will be available separately. The Xbox 360 Elite and its accessories are expected to begin arriving in U.S. stores on April 29.
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