Recreated and enhanced for Xbox 360™, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is better than before with enhanced graphics, new achievements, and Xbox Live® leaderboards. Years ago, Richter Belmont faced the nightmare creature Dracula in what was supposed to be the final showdown to rid the world of his evil. Instead, Dracula’s castle has once again risen from the mists to threaten the safety of the world. Alucard, a mysterious figure with his own motivations, has taken it upon himself to enter the new castle, confront the evil, and attempt to destroy Dracula once and for all. With swords and magic, he must face hordes of undead demons who will attempt to stop him from harming their master. Unknown allies also await Alucard to help him in his journey. Can Alucard uncover the full truth behind the source of Dracula’s power?

My question to you is does the fact that this game is about 95.5 mb make it a better game, or is this just a retro game that should have a wooden stake put through it?

Are you just having a hard time getting those elusive achievements? Well do I have the way for you to show your friends how good of a gamer you really are?

Just go over to http://achievements.schrankmonster.de/ and have fun.

Published by Buena Vista Games, Novadrome puts gamers behind the wheel of an array of armed, buggy-style vehicles to face off in gladiatorial combat on a distant planet.

Features:

24 unique vehicles to choose from

15 arenas of continuous, furious action

Car-mounted beam, particle and physics weapons

Play for bragging rights - top the leaderboards to become the ultimate champion

Multiple gameplay modes and event types to choose from - featuring Career, Arcade, and Free Play

Multiplayer: up to eight players can battle online

Challenge your captors - obliterate the your alien abductors in action-packed boss encounters

As we said on ver 32, of the XBL Radio podcast, Mad Catz has released a 360 controller for Arcade Gaming. It lists for around $60. If you want to have a flash-back, to the golden days of the Atari, then this is the add-on you will need. Just look how cool it is. It is said that this new controller will even work with the newer 360 store-bought games.   If you are one of those gamers who must have the newest gadgets, and you purchace this new joy-stick, let us know how well it works.   Â

There is one thing that can be said about the 360 add-ons…Â

They may not work right, but they sure do look sexy!

XBL ver 32.0 is out this NOW. Listen in as we discuss:TECH NEWS:
-Vista and direct X 10.
-Casual Games start to dress for success.
-Sony changes its staff. Is it related to the PS3 launch?

GAME NEWS:
- WOW keeps track of its stats. Plus new updates on the way.
-Texas Hold em updates its online game play. Shall we ante up again?
-Christians wont feel left out of gaming. The will get Left Behind.
-100000 Gamerscore. StripclubDJ is defending his Achievements.

GAME REVIEWS:

-COD3: Join in as XBL Radio Enlists in this new addition to the Call of Duty series.
-Contra for the Xbox Arcade. -Defender for the Xbox Arcade. -Small Arms for the Xbox Arcade. Are the New Arcade releases worth your MS Points?

GUI J with the MARKETPLACE MINUTE:
XBLR Signs into the LIVE Marketplace to find out whats available and whats worth downloading.

PLUS: Console Crimes. Gears of War contest winner announced.

And we pay tribute to a fallen comrade.
“He was so young.”Â

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A FEAST of gaming info-

• TECH NEWS: -AOL is once again changing the way it operates. -Cell Phones that track your every movement. -The ZUNE: features and functionality. -The Intercooler tries to chill the accusations. -100 dollar 360s.
• CONSOLE CRIMES: -W.O.W. gives more players the boot. -The PS3 and John Edwards.
• GAME NEWS: -HALO2 and the 360. -GEARS of WAR 2? Not yet but new content is on the way. -A new FPS with 4 player co-op. Just what we need.
• Useless tips.
• Our Gears of War GIVEAWAY CONTEST, win a copy of the collectors edition.
• Poll Feedback and more…

Game Reviews:

-Tiger Woods 07 TOG tees off once again with Tiger Woods 07. -F.E.A.R. Was your local gaming store out of Gears? I doubt that. -Gears of WAR The highly anticipated Cliffy B. project is finally out. Does it live up to all the hoopla.

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XBL turns 30 something!
Join TOG and Carpal for the latest tech/gaming news.

• TECH NEWS: -MS sells 6 million 360s (but is it enough to celebrate about) -The new 360 update. Is it for us or them? -Halo Movie News: Maybe HAL0 3 will beat the films release! -Nintendo Wii: Will they show Mario in 1080?
• CONSOLE CRIMES: -Jack Thompson gets his day in court (again) Relax ROCKSTAR its about Mortal Kombat.
• GAME NEWS: -Gearing up for WAR. What does GoW have in store for multi-player and coop? -The FORZA world: Speed t.v. gives gamers a series based on a bunch or right turns. -HALO 3: New matches may innovate game-play on the 360.
• -Plus our XBLR POLL results: Which retro game would you most like to see on Xbox Live Arcade? Your answers, feedback, and more.

Game Reviews:

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-Splinter Cell Double Agent: TOG goes deep undercover, as Sam Fisher, to infiltrate both sides of this gaming genre. So join in on this stealth review and find out why Double Agent is the Highest rated game for TOG on the 360.  -Cabela’s Alaskan Adventure: Pack your thermal undies and join Carpal, as he tries to bring down the big game on this new hunting simulation. -Just Cause: Viva la revolution. Is that Eric Estrada or Carpal? Does it matter? Actually neither does this game.

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The Halloween Edition:

• TECH NEWS: -The PS3s online service. Is pay to play the new Sony Standard? -HD DVD and BLUE RAY. Is it going to be large enough to fill the needs of gamers. -Neilson rates games. Seems like advertisers want to know what you watching and playing. -Special Interview. XBL Radio gives gamers a little Halloween treat to listeners.
• GAME NEWS: -A Virtual Baby. Bringing up baby online. Are virtual headaches included. -Luminous is officially LIVE. Is it worth a lifetime supply of Horse Armor. -EA officially stands for Exploiting Achievements: What’s next? Selling virtual steroids.
• Plus CONSOLE CRIMES and our XBL Radio POLL FEEDBACK.
• And a COOL Interview with “Xbox Dad”! Plus a surprise interview with Satan…

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Game Reviews:

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-Carpal reviews The Godfather: Will this be another Saints Row situation? Or does a PLOT make all the difference in a game. KID PIX: Cameron is locked and loaded as he gets ready for OPEN SEASON. I can assure you this one is truly for the kids.

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Carpal and TOG are kicking off the new year of XBL Radio…

• TECH NEWS: -Gamecast, Podcast, Netcast? Does it matter? -The PS3 and Wii are coming to a kiosk near you. -Fast Food Gaming. Ordering up some fun.
• GAME NEWS: -Guitar Hero and the 360. A star is born? -Halo Wars. A name without a game. -Did the Xbox 360 bring it home? Or is it still downloading in the background?
• CONSOLE CRIMES: -Sentencing for a game crime. -Fox News Alert. Protecting your Online experiences.Â
• KID PIX. Lego Star Wars is analyzed by XBLRs resident Jawas.
• Plus xblradio.com Poll Question. All this and more.

Game Reviews:

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-World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions-It has camera support, just no online support (from players) -DOOM: The Classic PC version of the game hits the arcade, with multi-player, voice and lag support.

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That’s right Nike and Apple have teamed up to get you in motion.So go-ahead and pick your mix and motivate your run. Nike+ lets you listen to tunes while you track your progress on an Ipod nano. Simply slip the Nike+ sensor into the Air Zoom Moire shoe pocket, or any other Nike+ Ready shoe, and head out. The Ipod nano tracks your progress, providing feedback on distance, time, pace and calories burned directly through the headphones. After your run, a performance summary appears on the nano screen and can be heard through the headphones. You also will be able to sync the info up to your pc. Now that’s cool. I have a Timex system that pretty much does the same thing but it also keeps your heart rate, and I paid $300 for the system. With this system you will be able to hit the road for around $130 ($100 for the shoes and $30 for the sport kit that goes into the Ipod). So head over to itunes and download the podrunner podcast (one of my favorite exercise podcast) tie your shoes and hit the road running!

TOG OUT!