2K Games and Bethesda Softworks Announce BioShock® & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Bundle

June 17, 2009 – 2K Games and Bethesda Softworks are teaming up to deliver a value-packed experience that combines 2006 Game of the Year Winner The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion with 2007 Game of the Year Winner BioShock into one complete package. Beginning July 7, the BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle will be available in retailers across North America for an SRP of $39.99 on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and $29.99 for Windows PCs.

With a combined bounty of more than 80 Game of the Year awards from the industry’s top publications, the BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle provide two critically acclaimed experiences that have set new benchmarks for their genres.

Taking the world by storm in 2006, Oblivion set a new benchmark for role-playing experiences for current-generation gaming. Lush visuals, expansive worlds and limitless character customization combine with unprecedented levels of player freedom and NPC interaction to form one of the most successful and critically acclaimed games ever created.

BioShock is the genetically enhanced shooter that weaved intricate storytelling with an intense and exciting journey though a decaying underwater Art Deco utopia gone mad. Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by mutated citizens, you are armed with a complete arsenal from simple revolvers to chemical throwers, but are also forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.

The BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle is rated M by the ESRB. For more information stay tuned to 360-HQ for all your latest info.

360-Hq Game Database: Bioshock & Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle"

AMD Athlon™ II processor delivers new native dual-core architecture, efficient 45nm technology and 3 GHz performance at an affordable price
AMD Phenom™ II X2 Black Edition processor combines value and unlocked potential for gamers and tuners on a budget.

COMPUTEX 2009 (TAIPEI, Taiwan) --6/2/2009 Bringing its acclaimed 45nm technology to new high-volume processor designs, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced two new dual-core desktop processors. Building on 10 years of AMD Athlon™ processor innovation, the new 45nm AMD Athlon™ II X2 250 processor gives mainstream consumers exceptional performance, efficiency and value. For enthusiasts and overclockers, AMD also announces the AMD Phenom™ II X2 550 Black Edition processor, the first ever dual-core AMD Phenom II CPU.* With this latest addition to the AMD Phenom II processor family, users can now experience the power of AMD platform technology, codenamed “Dragon,” with dual-, triple- and quad-core configurations.
AMD Athlon II X2 Processor Details:

• The AMD Athlon II X2 250 performs exceptionally well when combined with AMD chipsets and integrated graphics solutions to create an all-AMD platform. Platforms featuring all-AMD technology can deliver up to twice the graphics performance of those with Intel integrated graphics.¹
  
  
• Windows® 7 is optimized for multi-core processors like AMD Athlon™ II processors to give consumers an amazingly fast, simple and engaging PC experience.** For example, Windows 7 is tuned to make the most of these new processors’ power management features, such as AMD PowerNow!™ 3.0 technology. AMD power management technologies, in combination with Windows 7, can help OEMs and partners to build exceptionally green, cool and quiet PCs.
  
  
• Based on AMD’s acclaimed 45nm process technology, the AMD Athlon II dual-core processor has a TDP of 65W and can slash power consumption by up to 50 percent when doing basic tasks, up to 40 percent when running heavy workloads and up to 50 percent when at idle.²
  

AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Details:

• AMD Black Edition processors, like the AMD Phenom™ II X2 550, help users to take control and unleash the maximum potential of Dragon platform technology’s unprecedented performance tuning capabilities.* The same massive headroom that set world records in recent months is at users’ finger tips, offering impressive performance at a price the competition can’t beat.³
  
• Users can also maximize their overclocking experience by utilizing the new features and capabilities of AMD OverDrive™ 3.0, designed to enable quick and effective tuning of their PC experience for optimal performance.*
  
• With dual-, triple- or quad-core processors, AMD provides platform level solutions at multiple price points, each of which exceeds expectations for virtually any user.

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Sorry for lateness, but for those of you out there looking for the entire set-list for the upcoming "Guitar Hero: Smash Hits" on Xbox 360 here it is. Coming Soon to a Xbox 360 near you! :)

Activision is creating a compilation of pre-Guitar Hero World Tour songs reworked to support play with vocals, drums, bass, and guitar.

Guitar Hero 5 features the strongest, most varied set list to-date comprised of master tracks from 85 of the hottest bands of today and the biggest classic acts including; Kings of Leon, The Rolling Stones, The White Stripes, Santana, Vampire Weekend, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, plus more than 30 artists from a variety of music genres that will be making their music-rhythm video game debut.

Here is the full set list for Guitar Hero Smash Hits, which comes out 16th June.

Guitar Hero
Blue Öyster Cult - Godzilla
Boston - More Than A Feeling
Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water
Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
Helmet - Unsung (Live)
Incubus - Stellar
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock N’ Roll
Ozzy Osbourne - Bark At The Moon
Pantera - Cowboys From Hell (Live)
Queen - Killer Queen
Queens Of The Stone Age - No One Knows
The Donnas - Take It Off
The Exies - Hey You
White Zombie - Thunder Kiss '65

If you are on the HQ homepage be sure to click the link to read the entire story and full list of songs for the game.

360-Hq Game Database: Guitar Hero: Smash Hits for Xbox 360"

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 9, 2009 – Building on worldwide 4G WiMAX technology momentum, Beceem Communications, GCT Semiconductor, Sequans Communications and UQ Communications have joined the Open Patent Alliance (OPA).

Formed in June 2008, the OPA is dedicated to offering intellectual property rights (IPR) solutions that support the development and widespread adoption of WiMAX around the globe, further boosting the open industry standard approach to 4G wireless broadband.

Beceem, GCT Semiconductor, Sequans and UQ come in as associate (non-board-level) members, joining current OPA members Acer, Alcatel-Lucent, Alvarion, Cisco, Clearwire, Huawei Technologies, Intel Corporation and Samsung Electronics.

"It's been an exciting month for the Open Patent Alliance and WiMAX 4G momentum, in general," said OPA President Yung Hahn. "The OPA ecosystem remains focused on broader choice and competitive equipment and service costs for WiMAX technology, devices and applications globally. With a critical mass of silicon providers now as members, the OPA can continue facilitating the formation of a singular, cohesive WiMAX patent pool to assist participating companies in obtaining access to patent licenses from patent owners at a more predictable cost."

The most recent additions to the OPA span silicon providers to wireless carriers around the world, continuing to strengthen the open ecosystem and provide a fair, transparent and balanced IPR licensing structure.

"Proving the industry-leading performance of our Mobile WiMAX chips in terms of throughput and hand-off capabilities with top WiMAX operators and infrastructure providers has made Beceem the primary supplier of WiMAX terminal chips, especially in the Clearwire and UQ networks," said Lars Johnsson, vice president, marketing and business development of Beceem Communications. "Beceem has a long-standing history of supporting efforts to accelerate development and adoption of WiMAX, and joining the OPA extends our commitment to innovation and the advancement of the open WiMAX ecosystem."

"Having empowered WiMAX deployments globally for major operators such as UQ Communications, KT, SKT and Packet One, we are pleased to play a key role in the OPA, and contribute our extensive industry experience," said Dr. Kyeongho Lee, president and CEO of GCT Semiconductor. "As the largest-volume shipper and design-win leader for advanced single-chip WiMAX mobile solutions, GCT is the leading provider of proven WiMAX solutions for USB, CPE, module, VoIP phone, Femto AP and more. We look forward to working with the OPA and using our worldwide leadership position to further advance the WiMAX ecosystem."

"Sequans chips power more WiMAX devices than any other chipmaker and we are fully focused on driving the widespread adoption of WiMAX around the world," said Georges Karam, Sequans CEO. "We fully support the open intellectual property rights model and look forward to working with our alliance partners to advance WiMAX technology development."

"Having collaborated with OPA members in the past to offer mobile WiMAX in Japan, UQ Communications looks forward to further collaborations through the Open Patent Alliance," said T. Tanaka, president of UQ Communications. "By creating the WiMAX patent pool within the OPA, we can accelerate efforts to develop and deliver new mobile WiMAX eco-services to consumers.""

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 4, 2009 – Intel Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wind River Systems Inc, under which Intel will acquire all outstanding Wind River common stock for $11.50 per share in cash, or approximately $884 million in the aggregate. Wind River is a leading software vendor in embedded devices, and will become part of Intel's strategy to grow its processor and software presence outside the traditional PC and server market segments into embedded systems and mobile handheld devices. Wind River will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel and continue with its current business model of supplying leading-edge products and services to its customers worldwide.

"This acquisition will bring us complementary, market-leading software assets and an incredibly talented group of people to help us continue to grow our embedded systems and mobile device capabilities," said Renee James, Intel vice president and general manager of the company's Software and Services Group. "Wind River has thousands of customers in a wide range of markets, and now both companies will be better positioned to meet growth opportunities in these areas."

"Our combination of strengths will be of great benefit to Wind River's existing and future customers," said Ken Klein, Wind River Chairman, president and CEO. "As a wholly owned subsidiary, Wind River will more tightly align its software expertise to Intel's platforms to speed the pace of progress and software innovation. We remain committed to continuing to provide leading solutions across multiple hardware architectures and delivering the same world-class support to which our customers have grown accustomed."

The acquisition will deliver to Intel robust software capabilities in embedded systems and mobile devices, both important growth areas for the company. Embedded systems and mobile devices include smart phones, mobile Internet devices, other consumer electronics (CE) devices, in-car "info-tainment" systems and other automotive areas, networking equipment, aerospace and defense, energy and thousands of other devices. This multi-billion dollar market opportunity is increasingly becoming connected and more intelligent, requiring supporting applications and services as well as full Internet functionality.

The board of directors of Wind River has unanimously approved the transaction. It is expected to close this summer, subject to certain regulatory approvals and other conditions specified in the definitive agreement. Upon completion of the acquisition, Wind River will report into Intel's Software and Services Group, headed by Renee James."

Are you ready for the explosion of new content just about to be announced at E3 2009 starting Monday (midday) USA time? The HQ guys are already at work updating the site so you can all stay in the loop so stay tuned.

All of us at HQ are excited about E3 and one of our staff "sjohn" has been busy already updatingd the site with a few new E3 2009 announcements and info. If you want to keep track on the latest updates for xbox 360 be sure to check the follow "E3 2009" database.

More info coming soon!..

Latest updates include:

The Saboteur

The Saboteur

Dragon Ace: Origins

- Dragon Ace: Origins

View our detailed info about the E3 2009 event from the link below and stay tuned to HQ for all the latest news on everything xbox 360.

HQ E3 2009 Expo Database: here
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A possibility? Maybe. A definite buy for some Gamers? Absolutely! World of Warcraft (WoW) has rocked the PC gaming world for over 4 years now. With over 11 million gamers paying $15 a month just to play, I’d say the game is a definite success… but why do people play it?

WoW offers a great deal of things a player can do, from questing, to running instances, to PvP. The whole game is almost a Sandbox game, except for the leveling system. If you’ve never played the game before you’re probably asking, “What makes that fun?” Well, think about the fact that you’re essentially playing a Life simulator in the form of an MMORPG...
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HP and Microsoft have unveiled a four-year plan to collaborate on unified communications products and services, with an expected investment of up to $180m (£116m) into product development and services provision."

Rockstar Games has just announced via twitter that it won't be long until they officially unveil the second "Xbox 360 Exclusive" DLC update for Grand Theft Auto IV". That's right exclusive!!

It wasn't that long ago that PS3 fanboys were reporting that "Lost and the Damned" would be ported to the Playstation 3. Microsoft quickly shut down these rumors stating "the episodes are exclusive to Xbox 360." Rockstar Games are now reporting via twitter on news of the second round of DLC for xbox 360.. :) Sweet!


The 2nd round of DLC for Grand Theft Auto IV which is rumored to be titled "Blood and a Four Leaf Clover" would focus on the Irish gangsters known as the MacReary Brothers.

As always stay tuned to 360-HQ for all the latest updates on GTAIV and check out the games database linked below for more detailed information.

360-Hq Game Database: Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360"