MagicSeb released Rick360, an SDL port/compile of xrick, an open-source clone of Rick Dangerous for homebrew 360s.

I changed almost nothing to the original code (just added "game:" in the file xrick.c and activated the joystick). The game is playable, but a bit slow when there are many sprites on screen.


360-Hq Homebrew Database: Rick360 for Homebrew 360 v1.0.24"

v3n3 released a new version of 360 Screenshot Tool, a tool which allows you to take screen captures from your homebrew Xbox 360

Another another version of my little app.
A few games added and some little changes, but nothing big so far.
Check the Changelog for a full List of all the changes.

Dont ask for Injecting / Creating Screenshots.
I personally dont support Xbox LIVE modding ( excluding GS ), so that part of the app will never be released ;-)


ToDo:
* Add FATx ( just requires a recode )
* Add xTAF ( more testing required )
* Add FTP ( I need a new JTAG for dat :-/ )
* Add Dead or Alive Volleyball: Xtreme 2 - FKN unknown format
* Add Forza Motorsport 3 - Encrypted ( Key / Algo not known )

Look for more Xbox 360 Homebrew software?? Check out the 360-HQ Homebrew database for more releases.

360-Hq Homebrew Database: 360 Screenshot Tool v0.9.5.1 for Xbox 360
360-Hq Download: here"

Xbox 360 LIVE users will be getting a demo for Crackdown 2 next week. The demo becomes available on Monday, June 21st and will have additional achievements to earn (100pts).


The sequel to the award-winning “Crackdown,” “Crackdown 2” is the premier open-ended action experience that lets you be judge, jury and executioner for a vast city. Coming exclusively to Xbox 360 in 2010, “Crackdown 2” will take multiplayer2 gaming to unprecedented levels for the ultimate cooperative and competitive multiplayer experience, providing you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City — by any means necessary.

360-Hq Games Database: Crackdown 2 for Xbox 360"

Harmonix and MTV have finally released something hardcore for Rock Band. Pantera, The Great Southern Trendkill, is now available to download from the Rock Band store for only 1260 MSP. Although it's been available for a few weeks we thought we had better remind our readers here on HQ.


Heavy rock legends Pantera have made their Rock Band debut in a big way, by bringing fan-favorite album, The Great Southern Trendkill, to the Rock Band Music Library. Pantera formed in Texas in 1981 and has been named to VH1’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock” and MTV’s “Top 10 Greatest Heavy Metal Bands of All Time,” and has sold more than 8 million albums in the United States. The Great Southern Trendkill was released in 1996, as the band’s eighth studio album, reached No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 and was declared platinum in August 2004. “Floods,” featured on The Great Southern Trendkill, contains a guitar solo that Guitar World voted its 15th Greatest Guitar Solo of All-Time.

Pantera released a greatest hits collection in March 2001, titled 1990-2000: A Decade of Domination, which is available exclusively at Walmart and contains 10 remastered tracks. Additionally, former Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul is set to release an album called Stampede from Hellyeah, his collaboration with members of Mudvayne, Damageplan and Nothingface, in July.

The tracks include:

“The Great Southern Trendkill”
“War Nerve”
“Drag the Waters”
“10’s”
“13 Steps to Nowhere”
“Suicide Note Pt. II”
“Living Through Me (Hell’s Wrath)
“Floods”
“The Underground in America”
“(Reprise) Sandblasted Skin”

Please note the album can also be purchased as individual tracks. The whole album is up for 1260 MS points.

Price: 1260 Microsoft Points
360-Hq Games Database: Rock Band | Rock Band 2
360-Hq Forums: Finally something hardcore comes to rock band..."

Miley Cyrus Debuts On Rock Band The Same Day Her New Album, Can’t Be Tamed, Drops! Can’t Be Tamed, Miley’s third studio album, will be released June 22. Five DLC tracks will be released for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii.


Harmonix and MTV Games have recently announced that pop star Miley Cyrus will make her Rock Band debut June 22, the date her newest album hits shelves, with five songs in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

"I'm excited fans will be able to download and play five of my songs in Rock Band,’” said Miley Cyrus. “I love that people can rock out with me and play my new song ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ on the same day my album comes out!”

Can’t Be Tamed, Miley’s third studio album, will be released June 22 and features the hit single of the same name. Five songs from Miley, including “Can’t Be Tamed,” will be released for Rock Band play day-and-date with the album release.

With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, who are exclusive to Rock Band, as well as more than 1,500 songs available through the Rock Band platform and 68 million songs sold through its download store alone, Rock Band is the undisputed sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums.

Rock Band DLC additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii
American singer, songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus has been a tour de force in the pop world over the past five years. She has won five Kids’ Choice Awards, a MTV Movie Awards, a People’s Choice Award and a whopping nine Teen Choice Awards. Her first two albums, Meet Miley Cyrus and Breakout, both debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, her EP The Time of Our Lives debuted at No. 2, and she has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.

Next week’s downloadable content selection will feature five of Miley’s fan favorites, including “Can’t Be Tamed” from her new album of the same name, “7 Things” and “Fly On the Wall” from 2008’s Breakout, as well as “See You Again” and “Start All Over” from her 2007 debut, Meet Miley Cyrus.

Available on Xbox 360®, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (June 22):

“7 Things” +
“Can’t Be Tamed”
“Fly On the Wall” +
“See You Again” +
“Start All Over” +

(All tracks are original master recordings)
(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system June 23)

These tracks will be available as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii. Songs marked with “+” will also be available in the family-friendly LEGO® Rock Band Music Store.

Price:
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track
$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **

This one's for you duffy.. heheh

360-Hq Games Database: Rock Band | Rock Band 2
Miley Cryus Official Site: www.mileycyrus.com/"

EA have only just announced that the multiplayer beta test for Medal of Honor was set to commence on June 21, it has now revealed that the beta will be delayed until next week.



The Medal of Honor beta for the Xbox 360 is delayed, but it is expected to be available next week. We are extremely disappointed about this, but want to assure you that we are dedicated and determined to delivering all of you this awesome multiplayer experience as soon as possible. However, we are excited to extend the beta to make up for lost time! The beta will continue as planned for the PlayStation 3 and PC. For these platforms, the beta starts on June 21st. However, players who own Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and have pre-ordered will be able to enter on June 17th. More information and beta availability updates can be found at www.medalofhonor.com/betainfo.

EALA is crafting this single-player component of this modern-day, Afghanistan-set reboot of the classic shooter series; DICE is working on the multiplayer.

How do I get the BETA?
The Beta is available when you pre-order Medal of Honor. Beta Redemption Keys are available at participating retailers as a reward for pre-ordering Medal of Honor. Once you have a Beta Redemption Key, just go to www.medalofhonor.com/beta to redeem it for a code for the platform of your choice.

What platforms is the BETA available on?
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

What retailers are participating in the BETA?
The participating US retailers are: EA Store, Gamestop, Amazon, Impulse, GamersGate, Steam, Gametap, and Direct 2 Drive.

The participating UK retailers are: EA Store and Game.
The participating Australia retailers are: EB Games, Game, and JB Hi-Fi.
The participating Spain retailers are: EA Store, DLgamer, UptoDown, Game, Gamestop, El Corte Inglés, Fnac and Xtralife.
The participating France retailers are: EA Store, FNAC, Micromania, Game, and Amazon.
The participating Germany retailers are: Amazon and Gamestop.
The participating Italy retailers are: Gamestop.
The participating Russia retailers are: DirectCod, TurboDom, Hitv, and Allsoft.

Official Site: www.medalofhonor.com/betainfo
360-Hq Games Database: Medal of Honor for Xbox 360"

For people who will be getting the Xbox 360 Slim this week, there’s one thing that you need to know in regards to the hard drive that is equipped on the system.

We already know that the hard drive from older models aren’t completely compatible on the new Slim unit. However, the 250GB hard drive that is included in the unit can be taken out and be replaced. No this is not like the PlayStation 3 where you can just purchase a low brand laptop hard drive and put it in, instead, Microsoft is doing what they’re good at and forcing consumers to buy an Official Hard Drive.

There is no announcement at all on the hard drive that can be used on the Slim ones. I know that it’s coming since you can take out the hard drive on the Slim unit and replace it with another. The only question is, when and how much?

In a recent conversation with the Xbox Support Team, they said that the Xbox 360 Hard Drive equipped on the Xbox 360 Slim can be replaced with a generic hard drive, HOWEVER, you will need to break the case so that it fit in the enclosure. The support representative didn’t necessarily approve of it, BUT, it’s possible. He suggested to just wait for Microsoft to announce an official hard drive to avoid breaking the warranty.

News-Source: www.justpushstart.com"

Criterion Games announce Need for Speed Hot Pursuit for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PC.

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit has just been announced by Criterion Games. A new trailer from E3 2010 has just been published and we have it right here on HQ.


"When the team at Criterion Games got the keys to one of the biggest racing franchises, we wanted to take it back to its roots," said creative director Craig Sullivan at the press conference, with "exotic cars, epic drives, and hot pursuits," and a "full career as both a racer and a cop."

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit will be released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and PC in North America November 16, and arriving in Europe on November 18 and 19.


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360-Hq Games Database: Need for Speed Hot Pursuit
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The cat is officially out of the bag. Say hello to the new Xbox 360.

Announced today at E3, it's the latest addition to the Xbox family. You can learn more by clicking on the links available below.


Revolutionary gaming gets a new name. Kinect hits the shelves this holiday season, ushering in a new era of games and entertainment. Hungry to be the first to the post with Kinect? Pre-order now.

The New Xbox 360 Features

Sleek New Design A bold design and the glossy, black finish mean that the new Xbox 360 looks every bit as good as it performs. Built-in Wi-Fi Easily connect to Xbox LIVE, play with friends all over the world, and experience a world of entertainment.** 250GB Hard Drive The giant hard drive is perfect for downloading and storing HD films, games, game add-ons, music and more.* Whisper Quiet The new Xbox 360 runs whisper quiet, allowing you to play games and watch films without interference

Kinect is Coming Kinect games allow you to play like never before. Get in the game with a range of exclusive titles designed for full-body play, or check out some of your favourite games that are better with Kinect. LEARN MORE

The New Kinect Games Don't miss your chance to try out the biggest thing to hit gaming since... well... ever. Visit the Kinect Facebook page and catch all the action as it tours the world. EXPLORE KINECT GAMES

News-Source: www.xbox.com"

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 "Onslaught Mode" will be arriving worldwide on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace June 22, 2010 for 800 MS Points.

Onslaught Mode will let you experience online co-op with up to four players teaming up. The new game mode will offer newcomers an introduction to the game's online vehicle warfare experience while the elite squad will enjoy additional challenges to accomplish new achievements and new opportunities to reach the top of the leaderboards.

If you were to play Onslaught in picture form it would look something like this:


Also this month, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Kit Shortcuts will be available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for those players who don't have time to spend levelling up to unlock all the kit specific items but still want to be competitive with those who have unlocked everything. The Kit Shortcuts will give you the unlocks available for kit each kit while still allowing you to progress through the ranking system as normal and will be available for 560 MS Points/$6.99 individually or if you want the whole bundle of kit shortcuts including the 7 available vehicle unlocks, 1600 MS Points on Xbox Live and $19.99/17.99€. The Kit Shortcuts will be available on Xbox Live Worldwide and European PlayStation Network from 16th June with the North American PlayStation Network having access to the shortcuts from 22nd June.

News-Source: http://badcompany2.ea.com
360-Hq Games Database: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 for Xbox 360"