Source: http://digg.com/xbox_360/Mass_Effect_Achievements

Finally after weeks of waiting, and searching, I have gotten the full list of achievements for the upcoming RPG - Mass Effect, so lets take a look at world premiere of this anticipated game's achievements... 45 Achievements, for 1000 Points...


*SPOILER ALERT - Do Not Continue Reading if you want to be surprised - these are heavily guarded achievements, which were not supposed to be seen early, so to avoid ruining the game, you may want to avoid reading these...*

[*]Medal of Honor - Complete 1 Mass Effect Playthrough on any setting - 100G
[*]Medal of Heroism - Complete Feros - 25G
[*]Distinguished Service Medal - Complete Eden Prime - 25G
[*]Council Legion of Merit - Complete Virmire - 25G
[*]Honorarium of Corporate Service - Complete Noveria - 25G
[*]Long Service Medal - Complete 2 Mass Effect Playthroughs on any setting - 25G
[*]Distinguished Combat Medal - Complete 1 Mass Effect playthrough on the Hardcore difficulty setting. Do not change the setting. - 25G
[*]Medal of Valor - Complete 1 Mass Effect playthrough on the Insanity difficulty setting. Do not change the setting. - 50G
[*]Pistol Expert - Register 150 Pistol Kills - 10G
[*]Shotgun Expert - Register 150 Shotgun Kills - 15G
[*]Assault Rifle Expert - Register 150 Assault Rifle Kills - 15G
[*]Sniper Expert - Register 150 Sniper Rifle Kills - 15G
[*]Lift Mastery - Use biotic Lift 75 times - 15G
[*]Throw Mastery - Use biotic Throw 75 times - 15G
[*]Warp Mastery - Use biotic Warp 75 times - 15G
[*]Singularity Mastery - Use biotic Singularity 75 times - 15G
[*]Barrier Mastery - Use biotic Barrier 75 times - 15G
[*]Stasis Mastery - Use biotic Stasis 75 times - 15G
[*]Damping Specialist - Use Damping Field 75 times - 15G
[*]AI Hacking Specialist - Use AI Hacking 75 times - 15G
[*]Overlord Specialist - Use Shield Overload 75 times - 15G
[*]Sabotage Specialist - Use Sabotage 75 times - 15G
[*]First Aid Specialist - Use medi-gel 150 times - 15G
[*]Neural Shock Specialist - Use Neural Shock 75 times - 15G
[*]Scholar - Find all primary Alien: Council Races, Extinct Races and Non-Council Races codex entries - 25G
[*]Completionist - Complete the majority of the game - 25G
[*]Tactician - Complete playthrough with shield damage greater than health damage - 25G
[*]Medal of Exploration - Land on an uncharted world - 50G
[*]Rich - Exceed 1,000,000 Credits - 25G
[*]Dog of War - Register 150 organic enemy kills - 25G
[*]Geth Hunter - Register 250 Synthetic enemy kills - 25G
[*]Soldier Ally - Complete the majority of the game with the Alliance soldier squad member - 20G
[*]Sentinal Ally - Complete the majority of the game with the Alliance sentinel squad member - 20G
[*]Krogan Ally - Complete the majority of the game with the Krogan squad member - 20G
[*]Turian Ally - Complete the majority of the game with the turian squad member - 20G
[*]Quarian Ally - Complete the majority of the game with the querian squad member - 20G
[*]Asari Ally - Complete the majority of the game with the asari squad member - 20G
[*]Power Gamer - Reach 50th level with one character - 20G
[*]Extreme Power Gamer - Reach 60th level with one character - 50G
[*]Renegade - Accumulate 75% of total Renegade points - 15G
[*]Paragon - Accumulate 75% of total Paragon points - 15G
[*]Paramour - Complete any romance subplot - 10G
[*]Spectre Inductee - Become a Spectre - 15G
[*]Charismatic - Use Charm or Intimidate to resolve an impossible situation - 10G
[*]Search and Rescue - Locate Dr. T'Soni in the Artemis Tau cluster - 10G[/list]

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It isn't a frequent occurrence that I have something significant to give away. So, you can imagine how surprised I was when I discovered that I'd be able to give away an Xbox 360. You can't argue with a free game console, especially when it's free and benefits a good cause. Every instant message sent benefits the charity of your choice!

How to Enter:
To enter, follow these steps:
1. Visit http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=fsu and download Windows Live Messenger 8.1
2. Add one of the text codes below to your display name
3. Add as a friend and send a message to the following address:

liverepfsu@hotmail.com

Valid text codes:
*red+u - American Red Cross
*bgca - Boys & Girls Clubs of America
*hsus - Humane Society of the United States
*naf - National AIDS Fund
*mssoc - National MS Society
*9mil - ninemillion.org
*sierra - Sierra Club
*help - StopGlobalWarming.org
*komen - Susan G. Komen for the Cure
*unicef - U.S. Fund for UNICEF

Once you've done that, you'll be automatically entered into every raffle and every prize – an Xbox 360 isn't the only thing I have to give away! Additionally, for every person you refer, you'll receive an extra contest entry – with no limit to the number of people you can refer. You'll simply have to direct them to this page to download Windows Live Messenger and have them message liverepfsu@hotmail.com with one of the above text codes in their display name. It might sound complicated, but it's really quite easy!

The prizes include:

1st place: A brand new Holiday Xbox 360 Pro Bundle* (comes with Forza 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance)

2nd place [2 winners win both]: Brand new copies of Project Gotham Racing 4 and Blue Dragon.

Random Giveaways: Crash of the Titans, Timeshift, F.E.A.R and F.E.A.R. Files expansion pack.

Special thanks to our sponsors - Sierra, and the Windows Live Messenger team at FSU!
*Already own an Xbox 360? Don't worry, we can substitute the grand prize with something of equal or lesser value. Feel free to repost this on any site, they do not need to be redirected here to enter.


Technorati Tags: Xbox 360 , Contest , Blue Dragon , PGR4 , Crash of the Titans , Timeshift , F.E.A.R , F.E.A.R. Files

I was preparing this week to go to an EA event, but due to a little error, another good friend of mine is taking my place. I decided that since I couldn't go to an EA event, why not just have an EA event at my place...

I made some arrangements, and had over 100 people throughout the night come by and play Tiger Woods 08 and Madden 08. Prizes were given away, and Tiger Woods shirts were also given away. I am hoping that someone at EA sees this, so I can continue to do cool events not only at FSU, but on my websites / blogs.

Also, I will be giving away a few of these Tiger Woods 08 shirts, so if interested, just drop a comment, and I will randomly pick some winners in a few days.

Here are some pictures from the event!








Special thanks to the EA Campus Rep at Florida State for making this all possible
Technorati tags: EA Sports, Tiger Woods 08, Madden 08


 

In case you haven't seen enough of the Haloz for the last 5 years, with 4 days left until launch, a little more advertising and exposure can't hurt, right?

Spike TV, SCI FI Channel and Comedy Central are giving millions of “Halo” fans a reason to Believe with an exciting and unprecedented look at the most anticipated game in history, “Halo 3”, before its release on Sept. 25. On track to be the biggest day in entertainment history, “Halo 3” is gearing up for exclusive and dedicated programming across a variety of cable networks.

This groundbreaking four-day effort kicks off on Comedy Central, Saturday, Sept. 22, with celebrity-filled coverage from the exclusive “Halo 3” party in Las Vegas, and the unveiling of the Master Chief Madame Tussaude’s Wax Museum figure, during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards weekend. Not to be outdone, on Sept. 24, Spike TV’s “Game Head” will host a live feed from the “Halo 3” marquee launch event at New York City’s flagship Best Buy store, where scores of fans, celebrities and professional athletes will be on hand to celebrate the launch. The network’s coverage will go well into the night with a full-length program titled “Halo 3: Launched!” following the live ‘midnight madness” coverage on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Continuing Master Chief’s programming appearances, on Sept. 25, “Halo” Nation will dare to put down their Xbox 360 controllers and tune into “Halo 3: Sci vs. Fi” on the SCI FI Channel, which dives deep into the dynamics of creating the renowned “Halo” storyline.

Spike TV

Starting at 9 p.m. EST on Monday, Sept. 24, Spike TV’s, “Game Head,” will broadcast live from the “Halo 3” marquee launch event in New York City (Best Buy, 529 5th Ave) highlighting the festivities that are taking place as the world prepares for the clock to strike midnight. Following the build-up, “Halo 3: Launched!” will showcase the immense movement in society known as “Halo Nation” with super-fans, celebrities, and the everyday gamer sharing testimonials on how Halo has changed their lives. The program will also give fans VIP access to an astounding array of additional “Halo 3” launch activities, including flash mobs at IMAX theaters, and a special performance by Linkin Park at a party held in the game’s honor during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas.

SCI FI Channel

On Sept. 25, the action shifts to the SCI FI Channel, which will premier “Halo 3: Sci vs. Fi” at 4 p.m. EST, with an encore at 11 p.m. EST. “Halo 3: Sci vs. Fi” takes an academic look at what goes into creating the world’s most popular video game. The program begins by uncovering the “Fi,” or fiction process that went into the game’s world-renowned storyline. Interviews with the writing and producing team at Bungie Studios, as well as with numerous industry luminaries will compare the game’s storyline to other epic sagas from the literary, television and film worlds. The show then switches gears to focus on the “Sci,” or science behind the game. What does it take to turn a great story into the gold standard for the “first-person-shooter?” The viewer will get a first-hand look at how the game evolves from words and sketches to code and eventually the biggest popular culture property of the year. “Halo 3: Sci vs. Fi” is being produced in conjunction with G-Net Media, creators of such video-game focused shows as, “Settle the Score” and “Fresh Baked Video Games.”

Comedy Central

An eclectic list of celebrities will show and tell their “first gameplay experience” with “Halo” on the upcoming Comedy Central “Fully Loaded” feature on Saturday, Sept. 22, starting at 8pm. The program, which is hosted by comedian, Bobby Lee, will air snippets throughout the evening from the Xbox Oasis at Tao Beach, a new extension of Tao nightclub at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. Mega-producer Pharell Williams, comedian Wayne Brady, Fallout Boy’s Pete Wentz, and rap stars Eve and Lil Jon make appearances.

For additional exclusive “Halo 3” entertainment programming, fans can also check out G4 TV on Sept. 25, who will also broadcast a “Halo 3” launch special.

EA has announced today some new features for the upcoming PS3 and Xbox 360 racing title - Burnout™ Paradise. The game will be running at 60 Frames Per Second, something that 360 users have become spoiled with [that is, if you played NCAA or Madden football]. Playstation 3 owners will now have the chance to experience a 60 FPS with Burnout.

Some other features that both games will include is rumble controls [really!?], 3-Button EasyDrive [a PS3 feature to rival the Xbox Live friends list], and Mugshots - which will allow you to take a picture of your face... to show off? Either way, the press release is below...

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PLAYSTATION®3 version to feature Rumble Controls, 3-Button EasyDrive & PLAYSTATION®Eye for Instant Mugshots that Capture the Fun of the Moment

Redwood City, CA - September 21, 2007 – Paradise City awaits. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the unique feature set that will define Burnout™ Paradise – the next-generation of Burnout. With true open world freedom, seamless ‘EasyDrive’ online multiplayer, four unique single-player events, and hundreds of online Freeburn challenges, Burnout Paradise thrusts gamers into an incredibly vivid HD world that pushes the limits of the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360™ videogame system. The white knuckle action explodes as players pull up at any stoplight and spin their wheels to jumpstart the action.

Spectacular bone-crushing crashes and an unparalleled sense of speed will always be a hallmark of Burnout games but Burnout Paradise ups the ante with an all new game design that expands the experience into a deeper, ever more immersive driving dream. Some of the key features that set Burnout Paradise apart include:

True Open World Freedom – The entire city will be available from the outset, giving players the freedom to explore this immersive world known as Paradise City. Experience open world driving Burnout style as the action begins with you, but it doesn’t have to end.

EasyDrive Online Social Gaming – See your friends online with the EasyDrive Friends List and connect with them instantly without having to wait or exit your game. Burnout Paradise is revolutionizing the way players jump on and offline, making it as simple and quick as possible.

Single-player Events – Choose from Race, Marked Man, Road Rage, and Stunt by pulling up to the numerous stoplights in the game to initiate the event. The action isn’t forced any longer, as players have the freedom to start and even end a challenge at their leisure.

Burnout Paradise will have you feeling every bump, crash, scrape, and collision using Sony’s new DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller with rumble feature for the PLAYSTATION 3 . The EasyDrive online Friends List keeps the action flowing on the PLAYSTATION 3, as players get into a challenge with three easy taps of a button. Once the competition heats up, players can grab snapshots as they rip through opponents and collect candid Mugshots of friends and foes alike using the PLAYSTATION Eye. The Xbox 360 version of the game features Mugshots using Xbox LIVE® Vision.

Technorati tags: Burnout Paradise, EA, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, 60 FPS