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Posted By: Tina Wood | Jun 18th @ 3:04 PM
The long running hunting game franchise has a new sibling.  Deer Hunter Tournament is coming to Xbox Live and the PC this fall. 

Deer Hunter® - the biggest hunting game franchise of all time - takes dead aim at gamers once again as Atari, Inc. launches Deer Hunter Tournament for the Windows-based PC and, for the first time, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft this fall.

The evolution of virtual hunting has finally arrived as Deer Hunter Tournament gives players a chance to experience the most intense virtual hunting experience ever created. Deer Hunter Tournament is designed to create a massive network of Deer Hunter players by offering for the first time ever in hunting games organized, constantly updated online tournaments for both Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network and through the Windows-based PC format. Deer Hunter Tournament will be available for a suggested retail price of $39.95 for Xbox 360 and $19.95 for PC.

Gamers and hunting fans alike will venture to most of the world's most prestigious hunting locations in pursuit of the most exotic and sought after big-game trophy animals. Virtual hunters can now enter different modes, such as stealth or adrenaline, or employ an array of master hunting strategies, including building stands and blinds, to track and shoot their targets. Deer Hunter Tournament provides numerous levels of gameplay, allowing hunters to embark on scouting missions designed to explore maps and equipment while studying animal habits. Hunters can also take part in hunting tutorials, compete in open hunting sessions and participate in either solo gameplay or the intense multi-player tournaments.

Employing some of the recent advancements in gaming technology, Deer Hunter Tournament features true-to-life animal behavior through advanced animal AI designed to mimic animal sight, hearing, sense of smell and behavioral patterns. Additional features include an arsenal of new weapons with bullet time slow motion replay and thermal scopes. Realistic effects in the game capture awe inspiring wildlife moments like hawks swooping down to snatch fish from lakes - but hunters must also be wary of bears, moose, mountain lions and other dangerous predators who will stalk and attack.

"Deer Hunter Tournament is poised to reinforce its place as the ultimate hunting video game franchise and we anticipate an even broader audience through our expansion of the brand to Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE," said Jim Wilson, CEO, Atari, Inc. "We are confident that this new edition with its first-ever online multiplayer tournament gameplay, enhanced artwork and mechanics, exotic game and locales will provide fans with the ultimate in realistic hunting experiences."
Posted By: Tina Wood | Jun 13th @ 8:01 AM
They have released a few new screenshots for Fable II.  The sequel to the wildly popular action RPG from Lionhead. 

"Fable 2" is the true sequel to the wildly successful original that sold more than 3 million copies, offering even more choices and building on the core gameplay theme of "Fable," where a player's every decision continually defines whom they become. "Fable 2" is an action role-playing game (RPG) that truly allows players to live the life they choose in an unimaginably open world environment.

Set 500 years after the original, "Fable 2" will provide gamers with an epic story and innovative real-time gameplay, including a massive amount of freedom and choice to explore a vast collection of dungeons, catacombs and caves in the world of Albion.

Features:

Choices, consequences. The innovative gameplay pioneered in the original "Fable" provided gamers with a never-before-seen level of immersion in a truly interactive world. "Fable 2" expands upon the scope and depth of the Xbox classic by adding incredible new features and creating a wider, more complex kingdom of limitless choices and consequences. Players will have the option to play as a man or woman, get married, have children, and live a life of their own design.


A land far, far away.
Revisit the sprawling world of Albion more than 500 years after the events of the original "Fable," where you are free to explore the landscape and openly roam the countryside. For the right price every house, hut, dungeon and castle is for sale. Players can witness how the world grows and changes in response to their decisions in incredible and unique ways as they rediscover Albion as if for the first time.

Fight with ease. "Fable 2" pioneers a new combat system designed to allow players to truly master hand weapons such as swords and maces, ranged combat weapons such as bows and guns, and an entirely new magic system. These three disciplines, while very accessible, are also amazingly deep, and allow players to mix combat styles and become everything from master swordsman to skilled ranger to evil magic welder, utilizing a single button on the Xbox 360 controller.

A hero's best friend. This groundbreaking addition to the game is integral to the theme of unconditional love in "Fable 2." The canine companion will act as friend, compass and protector. Players must merely feed their pooch and he will love unconditionally, creating a bond that sets up emotion-filled journeys all throughout this magical world.

Experience the world together. For the first time in the "Fable" series, gamers can experience the expansive and immersive world of "Fable 2" with friends, utilizing the new and exciting Dynamic Co-op Mode, bringing the long-awaited multiplayer function to the world of "Fable 2."

Xbox LIVE Arcade mini-games earn major cash. Carbonated Games has partnered with Lionhead Studios Ltd. to bring an unparalleled experience to gamers through Xbox LIVE Arcade. Gamers can start earning in-game currency for the "Fable 2" world later this year, before the game's release to retail, by downloading and completing exclusive mini-games, which will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade and allow gamers to purchase weapons, armor and more for their hero.

Posted By: Sarah Perez | May 16th @ 10:06 AM
Are you as excited about the new Indiana Jones movie as I am? If so, you'll definitely want to check out the free Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull theme and gamer pictures now available in the Xbox Live Marketplace. There's a free six pack of Indiana Jones gamer pictures as well as a free Indiana Jones theme. To get access to these free downloads, just go to the "New Releases" section of the Marketplace. Sweet. (Thanks Xbox 360 Fanboy!post&img)
Posted By: Galileu Vieira | May 7th @ 9:44 AM

Já está no ar o Community Technical Preview do XNA Game Studio 3.0. O XNA GS é o kit para desenvolvimento de vídeo games que a Microsoft disponibiliza. Ele roda em cima de Visual C# Express Edition e Visual Studio 2005 e 2008. Ou seja, ele é totalmente gratuito e permite o desenvolvimento simultâneo para Windows e Xbox 360. A novidade é a nova possibilidade de desenvolver jogos para o Zune. O foco desse preview é o desenvolvimento para Zune. Portanto, nessa versão não está habilitada o desenvolvimento para Xbox 360. Quem quiser desenvolver para o Xbox 360 tem que usar o XNA Game Studio 2.0. Outro ponto é que esse preview também não roda em Windows Vista 64-bits. Só para deixar claro, na versão final do XNA Game Studio 3.0 tudo isso estará funcionando.

Principais características desse CTP:

  • Criação e deploy de jogos 2D para todos os Zunes
  • Suporte para multiplayer local via o WiFi do Zune
  • Acesso às músicas no Zune para uso em jogos
  • API para efeitos especiais

Para quem quiser mais informações recomendo o anúncio oficial e o site de XNA. Também há uma comunidade bem legal no Brasil da galera que está desenvolvendo para XNA – a Sharp Games. E confira o vídeo do Zune rodando um joguinho.

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