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May 6th, 2008

Grand Theft Auto IV - Did you buy it?

I’ve finally heard back from Microsoft and they let me know that they’ve been able to fix the “known issue” I was experiencing that was keeping me from connecting to the Xbox LIVE service with my Xbox 360.
The only thing I’ve really done online at this point is to play a few games of […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

April 30th, 2008

An Update on Some Past Issues

I’ve been getting some activity in the comments about some of my previous posts and thought I’d share an update to announce how things are going and where we’re standing on a few different topics:

Xbox 360 - Xbox LIVE Connection Issues Follow-UpI was supposed to hear from Microsoft about my Xbox LIVE connection issue on […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

April 25th, 2008

Xbox 360 - Xbox LIVE Connection Issues Follow-Up

I finally got a chance to call Microsoft (1-800-4MY-XBOX) about my issues with connecting to XBOX LIVE.
After a number of minutes on the phone with one customer service rep (Thanks Frank!) I was escalated up to another tech that informed me that this was a known issue and I should be hearing back from […]

By Jason Bean -- 2 comments

April 16th, 2008

Xbox Live Connection Issues

With my recent AT&T U-verse install, I decided to install the wireless router in my living room right next to the TV. Part of the reason for this was so I could run a wired ethernet connection to my Xbox 360 again and get back online and use the Xbox Live membership I’ve paid […]

By Jason Bean -- 9 comments

June 1st, 2007

Halo 3 Feedback - Jeremy Wright

My b5media CEO, Jeremy Wright, has gotten the beta invite for Halo3 and has given his initial thoughts on his blog.
1. It’s still Halo, which is good. You hop in in seconds and you’re basiclaly set.
Visit his post for the other 4 comments he made. I’m not too happy with the last one.
Tags: b5media, beta-invite-review, game-review, […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

May 30th, 2007

Forza 2 Motorsport

Are you a racing fan? Do you own an Xbox 360?
Combine your two passions into one with the newest Forza 2 Motorsport game, which is now available at Best Buy. Buy it now and get a $10 gift card free to Best Buy. I’m not sure about you, but that kind of deal means $10 […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

May 24th, 2007

More Halo 3 Screen Shots

 After looking through the Bungie Studios website after my last post, I’ve just got to share some of these amazing screen shots from Halo 3.

Tags: 360, animation, Bungie-Studios, fights, gaming, graphics, Halo 3, screen-shots, Xbox-360Share This

By Jason Bean -- 2 comments

May 24th, 2007

Halo 3 Release Expected to Set Records

 
Photo Credit: Bungie Studios website
Do you know what September 25th is? You don’t? Then you’re probably not a huge Halo fan.
September 25th is the date that the next game in the Halo series, Halo 3, will be released to the public. Expectations are that records for entertainment sales will be shattered.
In a year when Hollywood […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

May 9th, 2007

Xbox 360 Spring Update Launches

Microsoft has announced the release of their spring updates for the Xbox 360 console and Live service. Saying it’s just for Xbox 360 though would be not quite accurate.
With their latest release, anyone with a Windows Vista PC can sign onto Live and play the same games you’ve been falling in love with through the […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

April 24th, 2007

New Maps for Halo 2

I just received an e-mail with some great news. There are two new, revamped maps available for Halo 2 on Xbox and Xbox 360.

Reincarnated as Tombstone, navigate the ancient battlegrounds of Hang ‘Em High (the Halo: Combat Evolved classic), modernized for a newly dedicated Halo militia.
Welcome to Desolation. Originally known as the death match centric […]

By Jason Bean -- 3 comments

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