Microsoft's neat little virtual arcade space, "Game Room," has hit Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows today. That's the good news, I guess.
Here's the bad news: Users are reporting that it just doesn't work. Reports are coming in from all over the Internet (and verified by me) that you simply can't load the damned thing on the Xbox 360; the progress bar gets stuck. So right now, I guess it's just "Room," right? The Windows version is broken, too, giving users an installation error.
Xbox LIVE's Major Nelson says it's aware of the problem, and that it's being investigated. But in the meantime, here's an awesome Xbox 360 workaround discovered by a NeoGAF forum user:
1. Sign in
2. Load Game Room and press start.
3. When Loading hangs, press Guide, press X to sign out.
4. Remove network cable/usb for Wifi.
5. Sign in with profile.
6. Press Start and press B when it says you must be signed in XBL to use all features.
7. Room loaded, it asks you if you want to sign into XBL to get most of features (Note this is the second time its asked you). Attach Wifi/Network cable and wait till you get the green light (On Wifi).
8. Connect to Live.
9. Play.
Yeah, no thanks. I'll wait for the fix. I don't need to play Centipede that bad.
Microsoft’s Game Room Broken on Release [Negative Gamer]
[Update: All fixed up now. Give it a shot; it's actually kind of cool.]
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8:00 AM on 03.24.2010
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After getting that straightened out, I was able to get in. But I couldn't download any games; the option was there, but it wouldn't do anything. I could only decorate my game rooms...which is as pointless as it sounds. I was amused when I received three achievements for adding crap to a room and setting up a theme.
I did try demoing Adventure, but it just sat at the "1" screen. Vaguely remember that, when I used to play it on the ol' 2600, I'd have to flip a switch or something to get it started. I had to get to work, so I didn't mess around with it past that point.
I can't even remember all the past issues I've had to deal with. Most recently was the Dragon Age DLC borking.
Yeah because the Xbox 360 is the leader in digital content delivery. Over 25 million Steam subscribers would like to have a word with you.
The odd few people who have gotten in on the PC, it aparrently attempts to delete your avatar and replace it with another one.
I agree...somewhat. I was willing to give it a go and play a game or two. It would probably have more appeal if you could visit your friend's arcade and play a game with them.
As it stands now, it's just a glorified emulator that you can decorate.
What's going on Microsoft? Why aren't I being charged for 80's games?!
real games being what, exactly? Call of Crap? Gears of Douche?
Help me out a little here, because as far as I can tell, you wouldn't have any of the above dickery if it wasn't for these games.
Here's the workaround I used. Much less of a hassle:
1. Sign in
2. Load Game Room and press Start
3. When loading hangs, hold down Guide button, press Up twice to turn off 360
4. Turn on PS3
5. Play MAG
Other than that, the 4 minutes I got to see Game Room in it's full noisy glory were great. :)
The time warp thing makes me sad though. But that's neither here nor there. Okay, so it's here and there, but...ahh...nevermind.
Also, I exited and re-entered the game to see if that would fix my disappearing cabinet problem, but then the game froze on the loading screen. :)
This is what MS has been wasting their resources on? Up until the announcement I was really excited to think perhaps Rare was working on a new IP that would be fun for hardcore and casual fans alike. Nuts and Bolts was not a good game, but the characters and environment were really really creative and fun.
I pictured a virtual theme park taking control of your avatar, and playing carnival games, ride, attractions, all with fun gamey elements. That would have been brilliant.
Instead we get this pig-shit. MS really stifles creativity. Thank God I bought a PS3. My fiancée asks me to play LittleBigPlanet all the time, she never suggests we play xbox. Where the friggen new IPs MS? No one asked for this shit! No one wants it.
All this info I got from listening to Major Nelsons Latest podcast when he interviewed the Develepor of the game.
I've posted lots of issues and concerns to Major Nelson myself but what dissapoints me by far more is the excessive amount of hate that exists on most forums, hate primarily focused at MS.
Feck that
You mean Playstation Home: Theme park edition? Yeah, that sounds fun.
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