Xbox 360 Homebrew Games - Are You Missing Out?

By Herb Peterson

Xbox 360 homebrew games are something that most 360 owners have never even heard of. A homebrew game is a game created outside of the normal realms of development, and as such is available as a free download. If you like the sound of homebrew games, check out the rest of this article.

There are a few simple things you will need to know in order to get some xbox 360 homebrew games-

1-As far as xbox 360 homebrew games go, you have a choice on which route to take. The traditional route to run anything homebrew is to hack or mod the console in order to get past the security encryption. With the 360, doing it this way requires you to "flash" the onboard systems, to manipulate the firmware, but totally invalidates your warranty. Also you'll need to hook the 360 to an external DVD Rom of a particular type, and rig it to work with the case off. Not fun!

2-The other option is more sensible. It seems that Microsoft and other hardware manufacturers are starting to see the pointlessness of fighting the homebrew craze - so much so that they have changed their stance and will now help you run xbox 360 homebrew games. Kind of. There is a download for your 360 called XNA Game Studio Express, and this allows you to use your Computer, to develop your own xbox 360 homebrew games, and also run games developed by others. Much more fun!

3-Something else important is that you understand what exactly the term "homebrew" means. Many people think that homebrew means you are running copied games, hacked games etc, but this is not accurate. Xbox 360 homebrew games are exactly like they sound - home brewed games - games that people have made at home. The quality is surprisingly high of such games, and it means that everyone can now have a shot at developing games. If you've ever played a game and thought "If only I could just...." you'll see how much fun this could be.

It's now no longer necessary for those looking for xbox 360 homebrew games to download them from some illegal or dangerous P2P site or something similar. In their infinite wisdom, Microsoft are beginning to release the best of the homebrew titles for download over the XBLA, or Xbox Live Arcade, which is very welcome development for any would-be games programmers. At last games programmers have a way of getting their talent noticed!

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Xbox 360 3 Red Light Fix

Xbox 360 3 Red Light Fix
By Jeffery Fairow

Since the Xbox 360 was released in 2005 the video game console has been plagued with general hardware failure issues indicated by the three red lights flashing on the console.

You may have heard of or experienced this problem yourself. I am going to tell you about the main Xbox 360 problems people have been experiencing and how you can solve them.

The most common problem is overheating. The console is designed to utilize heat sinks, vented openings, and fans to aid in dissipation of this heat. If the airflow to the vents become obstructed then this causes reduced system performance and hardware failure indicated by the three red lights . Try placing the xbox 360 console in the open and free any debris that might be blocking the vents.

The Nyko Intercooler has also been reported to have caused a general hardware failure in a number of consoles, as well as scorching of the power AC input. Microsoft stated that intercooler drains too much power from the console and can cause the faults to occur.

Another problem that is also heat related is the GPU (General Processing Unit). When the GPU becomes very hot it causes the motherboard to flex causing the soldering to become loose, because the lead free solder that is used is more brittle than the older tin/lead solder that was used in the past.

Microsoft repaired consoles under the 90 day warranty for free, and charged $140 to repair out-of-warranty consoles. July, 2007 Microsoft extended extended the warranty of all Xbox 360 consoles suffering general hardware failures.

If you have experienced the Xbox 360 three red lights, you could pay to have it shipped to the repair center. Let me forewarn you that due to the number of malfunctioning consoles, you may have to wait three weeks or more. If you are a Xbox 360 addict like me that is just too long to wait!

I have just explained the main reasons why the Xbox 360 shows three red lights. I hope this information was of some use to you.

Jeffery Fairow is an Xbox 360 fanatic who loves to play Halo2 and John Madden.

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Things to Know Before You Buy a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game

By Keith Londrie

The massively multiplayer online role-playing games are becoming more and more popular with every day that passes. Even if you haven't tried such a game before you will be tempted to try the minute you come across such a game. If you spend some time digging to find what else is available, the addiction can become irresistible.

Indeed, the MMORPGs are one of the best games. They have graphics and game play elements that are just as good as the graphics and the game play elements of the other games you play. Moreover the "real" feel of these games is something a lot of the rest just do not have. Some compare their favorite MMORPG with a real life experience – you live it, you don’t simply play it.

However, as with anything else you are buying or paying for, you need to resist to the initial temptation and check a few things first.

Obviously since we are talking about a computer games you need to check the system requirements of the game you want to buy. Although MMORPGs are played online, they still require a PC with certain characteristics. Check if your processor, Ram and video card will meet the minimum requirements of the game. If not, think carefully – is that game so important for you? If yes, then upgrade your computer. Many massively multiplayer online role-playing games have some trial free period and then a monthly fee so never subscribe first and then do the upgrade.

The next thing to worry about is the internet connection. You have to check if the one you have is good enough for playing online games. Moreover some game servers will require a broadband connection.

Once you have everything in place try the game. As mentioned many games have a free trial. Even though you might like the game at a first glance do not go to the checkout. Many games unfortunately are not that good. On the other hand the game may be excellent but not exactly to your taste.

You can subscribe for the free trials of several games at the same time and see which one will suite you best. Another thing you can do is to read some reviews. The good thing about MMORPGs is that there is a large community and getting opinion is not difficult at all.

The last thing that a MMORPG requires is a lot of free time and dedication. As any other game you will need some time to learn how to play and than enjoy it.

Keith Londrie II is the Webmaster of http://www.mmorpg-info.info/ A website that specializes in providing information on MMORPG Games that you can research on the internet. Please Visit http://www.mmorpg-info.info/ now!

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Which Version of Xbox 360 Should you Buy?

By Mohd Fairuz

Many people will want to know what exactly the XBOX 360 is. The Xbox 360 is a next generation video game system that can play both games and DVD movies right out of the package. The XBOX 360 can also play some games from the original XBOX. The biggest feature is the high definition feature of the new system. The HDTV graphics are much more enhanced than other graphics.

There are two different versions and prices of the Xbox 360 system: The XBox 360 Core System and The XBox 360 Premium System.

1. XBOX 360 Core System

The XBOX 360 Core System is basically a bare bones system for people that simply want to play games. For the cost of $300 you get the following:
- XBOX 360 System
- Composite AV cable (the red, white, and yellow cable)
- Wired controller
The Core system does not include a hard drive or memory unit to save your games. It also does not come with the cable to allow you to hook it up to a HDTV. The Core system is ideal for purchasing for a younger child that doesn’t care to do anything but play his or her games.

2. The XBOX 360 Premium System

The XBOX 360 premium system comes with everything you need to get the best use out of your system. With a price of $400 you will get the following:
- XBOX 360 System
- Ethernet cable
- 20GB external hard drive
- Wireless controller
- XBOX live headset
- Component AV cables the hook up both the HDTV and standard TV
You basically get a lot of accessories for only $100 more than the Core System, which is cheaper than purchasing all of the extra components separately. You are getting over $200 worth of extras for around $100. That alone makes the premium bundle worth the extra money.

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Download XBOX 360 Wholesale List For Auction Sellers

By Eng Chin Wah

If you have been following news lately, XBOX 360 MicrosoftÂ’s next generation console went on sale at midnight on 22nd November. Many people queued up to make sure they can get hold of the console and experience the hype that has been brewing as times goes by before the official launched. Many people too went home empty handed and disappointed as stores were allocated that small amount of consoles. It doesnÂ’t help that now the XBOX 360 is facing some shortage due to the overwhelming response. Try Amazon, Wal-Mart or Best Buy websites they are listed as sold out or at best limited stock.

In the first few days of sales at auction website EBay, the price even sky rocket to over US$1000 per unit. Key in XBOX 360 and search for it in EBay and you can see that the prices now average for about over US$700, still many times mark-up of the original retail price of US$399. Auction sellers in EBay have been smiling all the way to the bank as they have cashed in on the vacuum that the retail stores have failed to provide.

I have been wondering how those geniuses able to get hold of the consoles and resell it for quick profits. So I was searching and digging the internet for information and finally I was able to come out with a list of company that provides the consoles at wholesale price.

What so great about this, you might think! Well if you look at EBay again, those auction sellers are selling this information at hundred dollars! These are highly sought after information in EBay. Believe it or not, some of these companies are selling the consoles at US$275 in bulk and they are going fast. XBOX 360 is scheduled to be launch in Europe and Japan in early December. Imagine the frenzy is going to start all over again with Christmas season drawing near.

Be it you are a stay at hommomsms or doing home business part time, I believe you donÂ’t mind getting this extra information that can help you grow your own home business. Mind you they are not only dealing with one product, they do carry other brands like Apple iPod nano, Canon, Sony Playstation2 or Canon digital cameras all you need is to ask.

Anyway I have placed the information in www.monaky.com, it is free for you to download. I spent one whole week just to search and compile it into a list and you are free to pass it to anybody who might be interested.

Also thanks to those who have responded to me about the misspelled auction article previously, I have now incorporated the search program in http://www.monaky.com.

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TOM CLANCY’S SPLINTER CELL: DOUBLE AGENT

Product Description:

Sam Fisher and the other characters of Tom Clancy’s popular Splinter Cell universe return with Ubisoft’s TOM CLANCY’S SPLINTER CELL: DOUBLE AGENT for the Xbox 360. This time around, players get to experience life as a double agent as they help Sam infiltrate and destroy a terrorist cell from within. Veteran agent Sam Fisher has been on many dangerous missions, but none as dangerous as posing as a double agent within a terrorist organization. Sam has no contact with his NSA superiors and agents, leaving him to complete his mission of stopping the terrorist cell alone. Even worse, to keep his cover, Sam may have to perform acts of treason himself. Keeping Sam’s cover is at the heart of Double Agent. At many points in the game, players will have to choose to stop the terrorists and expose Sam as an NSA agent or actually work with them, sometimes against other agents, to keep Sam in their good graces. The storyline branches at many different points depending on players’ actions, and there are multiple endings to the game. It’s up to the player to decide if Sam kills a man in cold blood, helps plant or defuse bombs, and other actions that can either hurt or help his standing with the terrorists. Gamers who love the Splinter Cell universe will love TOM CLANCY’S SPLINTER CELL: DOUBLE AGENT. The branching storyline makes for a very exciting adventure that gamers will want to replay over and over.


Special Features

Dual objectives to fulfill: NSA government agents and terrorists will each want you to accomplish opposing tasks at the same time.

Discover the tension of being a double agent: Use actual tactics employed by today’s real-life double agents to sabotage the terrorists’ plans.

Explore a branching storyline with multiple endings: Your choices have an impact on how the story and game play unfolds.

A world of international espionage: Missions from all over the world, from Asia to Africa to the heart of the US. Experience extreme situations: underwater or in a sandstorm, hiding behind the dust or smoke – and even skydiving.

New authentic gadgets: Master the latest weapons and gadgets used by NSA government agents in addition to black-market terrorist weapons.

Innovative online play: The critically acclaimed multiplayer action of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell is back with entirely new innovations for each platform., Branching storyline; respect level with both terrorists and NSA agents that can turn other characters into friends or foes; missions take place all over the world; Xbox 360 version includes two extra single-player missions, nine versus and co-op maps, and underwater and sandstorm battles.


Warnings
Blood, Language, Mild Language, Realistic Blood, Realistic Violence, Violence


Details
Players: 1-2 Players
Controller: Gamepad, Joystick
Memory Card: No

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World of Warcraft Power Leveling Guide

By Steven Golden

This is the method the power levelers have used since closed beta and I finally got one of them to give it up. It is by no means the way to go if you want to maximize your experience in the game as this method will bypass almost all the content in the game and essentially ignore many of the fun, unique aspects of WoW. This is not recommended for new players and is meant for players who already have experienced the content and just want to level up an alt to play with their level 60 friends (i.e. your level 60 instance group needs a priest and there are no priests to be had). As a benchmark to how successful you are with this, download cosmos (Cosmos) and use the clock feature to measure your xp/hour. At level 50 you should be getting about 40,000+/hour.

1-20: Newbie lands, stick to the friendly zones (not contested). Just grind. The quests are a waste of time up to level 20 if you are focusing on maxing out xp per hour. 20-26: Wetlands quests and raptors/slime/orcs for grinding. Redridge mountain Lakeshire quests.

26-30: Duskwood quests and undead for grinding. Hillsbrad critter roamers for grinding.

30-35: Did these all in a day on Daggerspines in Hillsbrad right next to Southshore along the coast. Huge spawn, very fast respawn rate, easy mobs to kill. Purgation isle (island in the very far Southwest water area of Hillsbrad) also a nice secluded place you can grind on undead.

36-40: Hillsbrad southshore quests. Desolace quests and kodo grinding for 36-38, then Undead Ravagers in the southeast for 38-40. Cresting exiles at the circle of outer binding in Arathi also for 37-41; extremely easy mobs with a fast respawn. Alterac ogres from 35-40 for grinding. Drywhisker kobolds in Arathi east of Hammerfall for 36-39 for grinding.

41-45: Hinterlands trolls, owl beasts, and wolves for grinding and quests. Badlands ogres, gnolls, and quests.

45-48: Tanaris quests and pirates on the eastern peninsula for grinding. Stranglethorn vale quests (only if you need rewards imo). Badlands greater elementals for grinding.

48-52: Felwood deadwood gnolls for grinding and quests from the sanctuary in the south. Blasted lands dreadmauls for grinding. Un'goro crater (best started at 50) for primarily quests and grinding off the plants and tar elementals. Azshara undead highbornes and thunderhead hyppogriffs for grinding.

52-55: Azshara blood elves for grinding. Burning steppes dreadmaul rock ogre caves firegut ogres (very low AC) for grinding. Felwood irontree woods and cave for grinding (great spot). Western plaguelands questing for argent dawn and grinding on undead throughout the various camps.

55-58: Eastern plaguelands quests from the sanctuary, grinding on undead at the ruined towns. Winterspring grinding at winterfall village or Lake Kel'Theril undead highbornes (my personal favorite camp. Blackrock Stronghold in Burning Steppes for grinding.

58-60: "The" yeti cave in Winterspring, due Southeast of Everlook (very nice place). Grosh Gok compound ogres in Deadwind pass (great spot, no one knows about it). Eastern plaguelands Fungal Vale undead grinding and argent dawn token farming. Moonowls in northeast winterspring for grinding.

Copyright 2006 Steven Golden

Steven Golden has conducted research into online game for several years. He is currently a part time researcher for some game sites such as http://www.gameusd.com/ , http://www.world-of-warcraft-gold.us/ & http://www.bankofwow.com/.
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