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XBOX 360 Update Leaked and being used
dephect | 4:36 PM on 07.28.2008 29 comments


Install process-


Loading the Dash-


It seems that M$ has had their new firmware for the 360 leaked... already, as well as running on modded consoles. There has been no word if this will get you banned or what not, but its out there in the wild if you search hard enough.

I am guessing that since this has been leaked there will be some word from M$ very soon... and this may even end up making them release more features for it so they can get one over on the people already using it... I wouldnt imagine they wouldnt want their "following the rules" types to be missing out for no reason.

Just a quick heads up for people that have heard this rumble with no proof.

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Final Fantasy 13!!!
dephect | 7:23 PM on 07.25.2008 24 comments























Im bringing sexy back.

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Resistance cryptic sites (Updated)
dephect | 9:31 PM on 07.22.2008 1 comments




Following a post on dtoid c-blogs by Manta, I found out that the people that signed up for the Resistance 2 beta had gotten an email... a cryptic email. Reading through the email I noticed "Project Abraham" mentioned and decided to have a look around.

Before you guys head to the site to check it out, I wanted to let you know of some of the things I noticed. When you go to the site (after the 4 intro videos) you can click on the patients pictures and read about their troubles and what not. While I was in one of their "folders" I noticed I could click around and move the photos, letters and cards inside that folder. I thought it was a nice find and pretty innovative.

I am sorry if this is old news, just something I found out and thought I would share with everyone.

Website - http://www.projectabraham.com/

UPDATE-

I have also seemed to have stumbled on to ANOTHER website to do with this whole thing... I am not sure if any of this leads anywhere but here it is -

http://www.americafirstamericaonly.com/

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Xbox 360 - New dashboard/Halo wars
dephect | 1:45 PM on 07.15.2008 9 comments




So there is the new dashboard for the xbox 360... I think it looks nice dont you think?

Its just that I have a small problem with it, it looks way to much like XBMC (homebrew app) for the XBOX 1. From the game covers to RSS styled feeds... not to mention it also plays "streaming tv"... all before they ever had the idea to do so. Then we have the "Mii" look alikes as well. I guess they are just trying to grab the attention of all markets, and I dont see anything wrong with that... thats the point isnt it?

But back to my point, this isnt the first time I have seen them rip off other peoples independent work on homebrew apps/games.

Lets move on....

Halo wars.. an XBOX exclusive, THEIR idea to make an RTS out of Halo right? Wrong...
Once again.. ripped off homebrew. This was a game being made by a team of homebrew devs using Halo 2. Take a look here... seen in "Halogen" for the XBOX (remember this is running on Halo 2) sporting a total conversion of Halo.



Looks like Halo Wars right? Just in case you haven't seen Halo Wars here is a small gameplay clip.



I dont know... they seem to get a kick out of it. I remember when Halogen was about 95% complete... MS finally stepped in and ordered them to stop working on it, which is fine.. it was their code, their game being modded. Then... months later.. Halo Wars was announced. Funny how things work... from playing games on the HDD, RSS Feeds, Dashboards, Games... (most of their new announcements) I would say over 70% of it was taken from the homebrew scene of XBOX 1... I wonder how many more things they can call their own.

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My daughter, born July 4th <3.
dephect | 1:20 PM on 07.05.2008 45 comments


Yesterday (July 4th) at 7:22pm my Daughter Kaida Mai was born... I am so happy and filled with love over this blessing I had to share the news with you guys.

To everyone who already knew what was going on in my life and said congrats, thank you... it means a lot to me.


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PSN update July 3rd - US/EURO
dephect | 7:46 PM on 07.03.2008 7 comments


U.S. PSN Update -

At least we have Qore? I dont know... here is the list.

"Playable" content
Qore episode 2 ($2.99 - includes Naruto demo)

Add-on content
Guitar Hero III "Top Gun Anthem" song add-on (free)

Rock Band DLC:
Crüefest Pack ($3)
"Down At The Whisky" - Mötley Crüe ($1)
"Time is Running Out" - Papa Roach ($1)
"Who's Going Home With You Tonight" - Trapt ($1)
"Promised Land" - Vesuvius (Free)

Videos
Killzone 2 trailer
Valkyria Chronicles video
Battlefield: Bad Company "Bad World" trailer
Battlefield: Bad Company "Snake Eyes" trailer
Battlefield: Bad Company "Rainbow Sprinkles" trailer
Dead Space Animated Comic 2
Dead Space Animated Comic 3
Tiger Woods 09 Course video
Vampire Rain Altered Species 1 and 2
Lakeview Terrace movie trailer
John Mayer Live in LA Blu-ray trailer
Vantage Point movie trailer
Persepolis movie trailer

Themes and Wallpapers
Woodward theme
Civilization Revolution theme
Top Spin 3 wallpaper


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EURP PSN UPDATE-

Nothing very exciting this thursday.. unless you guys have been REALLY freaking out over Space Invaders...

Game
Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, £6.99
Packs
Guitar Hero 3 - July 4th 2008 Holiday Single, FREE
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2:Gift Pack, FREE
Buzz! Australian Culture Quiz, £3.49
Buzz! UK Culture Quiz, £3.49
Buzz Rock Legends, £3.49
Buzz Sci Fi, £3.49

Video
Movement - Movement Ep1 ‘Lets hit the road’, FREE
Movement ep2 ‘Paris Respects to Jim’, FREE
Movement Minitel Rose Be with you, FREE
Movement Minitel Rose Continue, FREE
Movement Minitel Rose Interview, FREE
Movement Pravda Interview, FREE
Movement Pravda ‘Je suis french’, FREE
Movement Pravda ‘Tu es l’Ouest’, FREE
BIA HH Ubidays Trailer, FREE
Haze Launch Trailer, FREE

Wallpapers
Top Spin 3 Wallpaper, FREE
Elefunk Forest Wallpaper, FREE
Elefunk Circus Wallpaper, FREE

Themes
MGS4 OTC Theme, FREE
Elefunk Theme, FREE
Echochrome Theme, FREE

Demo
Space Invaders Extreme Demo, FREE
PC store
Demo
Space Invaders Extreme Demo, FREE
Video
Movement - Movement Ep1 ‘Lets hit the road’, FREE
Movement ep2 ‘Paris Respects to Jim’, FREE
Movement Minitel Rose Be with you, FREE
Movement Minitel Rose Continue, FREE
Movement Minitel Rose Interview, FREE
Movement Pravda Interview, FREE
Movement Pravda ‘Je suis french’, FREE
Movement Pravda ‘Tu es l’Ouest’, FREE

Themes
Space Invaders Extreme, FREE

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