http://gta4.darkbb.com/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:04:37 GMT 10 http://www.goodies4free.co.uk/GTA4/sandboxshootoutbanner1.jpg http://gta4.darkbb.com/feed/? http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/final-fantasy-xiv-online-t624.htm alron new final fantasy anounced at the e3 2009 and the thing i love about it is xbox are not geting it any people who play ffxi on here and will you be getting this ps3 and pc only not much is known about this game yet it was a suprise when it was announced hears a link for info http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/finalfantasy14/index.html?tag=result;title;0 PS3 games Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:04:37 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/final-fantasy-xiv-online-t624.htm#3648 http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/final-fantasy-xiv-online-t624.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/final-fantasy-xiii-t623.htm alron As a folowere of this franchise i cant wate for this game to be relesed this game looks awsome and youy xbox users dont have to miss out hope they dont have to shrink the size of the game to get it to work on an x box 360 maybe they will have to put it on 10 disks but as a ps3 user i dont have to wory as the dual layere bluray are out now and they are 50 GB per disk if any one has not seen the trailers or want to no more about this game hears a link http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/finalfantasy13/index.html?tag=result;title;1 PS3 games Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:59:37 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/final-fantasy-xiii-t623.htm#3647 http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/final-fantasy-xiii-t623.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/what-is-the-best-ps3-exclusive-t348.htm The Solid Link These are the top three console exclusives on Gamerankings.com. Which do you like the best? PS3 games Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:00:38 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/what-is-the-best-ps3-exclusive-t348.htm#2360 http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/what-is-the-best-ps3-exclusive-t348.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/mag-t395.htm The Solid Link http://kotaku.com/5025532/ps3-massive-action-game-announced-promises-battles-up-to-256-players?cpage=2

I thought Sony had a very good E3 until this. They are famous for releasing anything at E3 to win but this is too much. MAG, due out for Christmas 2015.]]> PS3 games Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:01:48 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/mag-t395.htm#2566 http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/mag-t395.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/new-website-looking-for-mods-t622.htm Maattt http://www.deargamer.com/forums/]]> The lounge Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:02:44 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/new-website-looking-for-mods-t622.htm#3644 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/new-website-looking-for-mods-t622.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/graphics-f17/school-work-t617.htm Bretteo What ive been making at school in my free time Graphics Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:20:43 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/graphics-f17/school-work-t617.htm#3629 http://gta4.darkbb.com/graphics-f17/school-work-t617.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/gears-of-war-2-t620.htm Ninja Wow I can't remember the last time I posted in these forums, it feels good being back on here! Anyway guys/girls. Some of you may know about the Saints Row 2 Crib I started, well I've decided to leave that venture now and concentrate on Gears of War. I originally started a Gears of War forum earlier this year, but seeing as the game had been out ages and I was new to forum hosting the forum didn't take off that well. Then I created this forum, which did OK for some time, but then faded away ... The lounge Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:40:22 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/gears-of-war-2-t620.htm#3640 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/gears-of-war-2-t620.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/introductions-f13/new-girl-to-the-forum-t619.htm Ayngel Hello all,

Seen this forum link posted on the Saints Row site.

My name is Ayngel I Love Saints Row so thought I would be right at home here lol ]]> Introductions Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:58:32 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/introductions-f13/new-girl-to-the-forum-t619.htm#3636 http://gta4.darkbb.com/introductions-f13/new-girl-to-the-forum-t619.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/ps3-owners-think-live-is-best-t528.htm The Solid Link Link A Game Informer poll has shown that 74.7 percent of PS3 owners think Xbox Live to be the online service with the best features in comparison with PSN and WiiConnect24. In other stat results, 71.4 percenbt of 360 owners think that Live is worth the subscription fee, although only 63 percent of those of you who own all three consoles think the same. The lounge Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:42:06 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/ps3-owners-think-live-is-best-t528.htm#3302 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/ps3-owners-think-live-is-best-t528.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/saints-row-2-general-discussion-f44/so-how-does-everyone-like-it-t618.htm Jexic I like it better than GTA and I really liked the story behind the ronin plot, but loved the Sons of Samedi missions themselves.
Favorite activites?
Mine is Riot!]]> Saints Row 2 general discussion Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:53:41 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/saints-row-2-general-discussion-f44/so-how-does-everyone-like-it-t618.htm#3632 http://gta4.darkbb.com/saints-row-2-general-discussion-f44/so-how-does-everyone-like-it-t618.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-problems-f37/red-rings-of-death-poll-t482.htm Ninja Touch Wood I have not had this happen to me yet, and I've had to XBOX 360's over the last few years but I know a lot of people who have! 360 problems Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:26:13 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-problems-f37/red-rings-of-death-poll-t482.htm#3049 http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-problems-f37/red-rings-of-death-poll-t482.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/saints-row-2-general-discussion-f44/pre-order-from-playcom-t616.htm Maattt

http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/3359790/Saints-Row-2/Product.html

do it (:]]> Saints Row 2 general discussion Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:38:00 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/saints-row-2-general-discussion-f44/pre-order-from-playcom-t616.htm#3628 http://gta4.darkbb.com/saints-row-2-general-discussion-f44/pre-order-from-playcom-t616.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/mercenaries-2-review-t615.htm Jexic After a smashing success in 2005, Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction redefined the whole 3rd Person shooter genre by merging it with a Grand Theft Auto-esqu sandbox game. Did the sequel live up to the first game, or like most sequels out of EA, did it tank? SINGLEPLAYER: Graphics - When I play Mercenaries 2 I keep thinking to myself "This is the Vice City complex." It's the same graphics, and everything looks the same, except the game is brighter, and has more of a warmer ... The lounge Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:17:55 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/mercenaries-2-review-t615.htm#3620 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/mercenaries-2-review-t615.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/gta-4-general-discussion-f2/favorite-gta-of-all-time-t239.htm The Solid Link What is your personal favorite GTA so far in the franchise? GTA 4 general discussion Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:09:29 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/gta-4-general-discussion-f2/favorite-gta-of-all-time-t239.htm#1589 http://gta4.darkbb.com/gta-4-general-discussion-f2/favorite-gta-of-all-time-t239.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/make-your-own-achievements-t353.htm The Solid Link http://achievementgen.info/

Make your own achievements! Pretty funny site, you can click the random button to see other people's creations.

This is the one I came up with:
http://achievementgen.info/view.php?ach=26255

Share yours.]]> XBOX 360 lounge Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:34:37 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/make-your-own-achievements-t353.htm#2374 http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/make-your-own-achievements-t353.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/mercenaries-2-t614.htm gamerdog24


]]> 360 games Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:54:17 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/mercenaries-2-t614.htm#3615 http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/mercenaries-2-t614.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/achievement-unlocked-t613.htm Ninja

If you got 20G for this, how much gamerscore would you really have? 5 girls = 100G so I'm on about 100'000G ]]> XBOX 360 lounge Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:46:02 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/achievement-unlocked-t613.htm#3613 http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/achievement-unlocked-t613.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/time-for-a-change-t610.htm Ninja Well it's been a while since I last visited the Lounge but I bring some news. I've decided to turn the site back into the original SandboxShootout - GTA vs Saints Row. I think the move to expand to all consoles was aiming a little to high as there are way to many other sites/forums already catering for that and already well established. I don't want to render this site as dead just yet and am prepared to put the work back in to change it all back, but this time it will be bigger and better ... The lounge Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:15:53 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/time-for-a-change-t610.htm#3604 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/time-for-a-change-t610.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/anybody-got-ridge-racer-6-t612.htm Ninja ]]> 360 games Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:22:41 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/anybody-got-ridge-racer-6-t612.htm#3609 http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/anybody-got-ridge-racer-6-t612.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/suggestion-box-f7/turn-cololourized-usernames-off-t581.htm Maattt I would advise setting all users to the same colour until the forums get more active, because its really off putting for signing up.

Little advice that I hope you take into consideration.

ex-moderator
Maattt/ mattx360xuk]]> Suggestion box Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:49:43 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/suggestion-box-f7/turn-cololourized-usernames-off-t581.htm#3535 http://gta4.darkbb.com/suggestion-box-f7/turn-cololourized-usernames-off-t581.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/more-mass-effect-dlc-a-possibility-t599.htm The Solid Link Speaking to MTV's Multiplayer, BioWare's Greg Zeschuk came tantalizingly close to confirming more DLC for Mass Effect. While Zeschuk didn't go so far as to confirm that more DLC is on the way, he did say that Bioware is "talking about" it and that BioWare wants gamers to "always have something ... to try." We're sure that Mass Effect fans would agree, especially considering they've had nothing new to explore since the "Bring Down the Sky" DLC released in March. Unfortunately, ... XBOX 360 lounge Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:52:31 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/more-mass-effect-dlc-a-possibility-t599.htm#3557 http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/more-mass-effect-dlc-a-possibility-t599.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/introductions-f13/hello-t609.htm GoDLiKe Hello , I am now back to the forums. After finishing and getting the results of my gcses. For those of you who know me then. HEY. For those of you who dont. HEY. Introductions Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:05:13 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/introductions-f13/hello-t609.htm#3595 http://gta4.darkbb.com/introductions-f13/hello-t609.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/simply-forza-motorsport-2-t605.htm CuRbY23 ]]> 360 games Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:29:48 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/simply-forza-motorsport-2-t605.htm#3578 http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/simply-forza-motorsport-2-t605.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/rock-band-2-achievements-revealed-t607.htm Jexic Link

they're... okay]]> The lounge Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:47:51 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/rock-band-2-achievements-revealed-t607.htm#3586 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/rock-band-2-achievements-revealed-t607.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/grand-theft-auto-4-review-t606.htm Jexic After waiting for GTA IV for over 3 years, it's finally out and has been for quite some time. Now Sandboxshootout will finally review the game that created the framework for this website. Single Player: Graphics- When you review a next gen title, graphics is a very hard category to look at since all games (hopefully) run beautifully in HD. GTA IV may not be the prettiest, but it still looks pretty good. The game, like Battlefield has a very grainy effect popped over the screen which ... The lounge Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:19:17 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/grand-theft-auto-4-review-t606.htm#3583 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/grand-theft-auto-4-review-t606.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/battlefield-bad-company-review-t603.htm Jexic The next installment of the Battlefield series has infact changed a few features about the standard FPS without straying away from the "safe" FPS standards. Is this a good, or bad thing; and is this game the next FPS to get? Singleplayer: Graphics- The graphics are really good actually, the character desines are all very real along with their animations and movements. The game has a grain-over effect added making the game feel grittier, but still pretty. 8/10 Sound- This ... The lounge Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:48:09 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/battlefield-bad-company-review-t603.htm#3573 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/battlefield-bad-company-review-t603.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/the-force-unleashed-demo-preview-tonight-t604.htm Kinger
If you're interested you may want to look into it. They're also going to be coming out with a demo soon. It was supposed to be today but I believe it's going to be sometime next week.]]> The lounge Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:15:40 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/the-force-unleashed-demo-preview-tonight-t604.htm#3575 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/the-force-unleashed-demo-preview-tonight-t604.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/gears-of-war-2-features-backwards-compatible-linked-achievements-t530.htm The Solid Link Link

Cool idea.]]> 360 games Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:45:34 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/gears-of-war-2-features-backwards-compatible-linked-achievements-t530.htm#3304 http://gta4.darkbb.com/360-games-f19/gears-of-war-2-features-backwards-compatible-linked-achievements-t530.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/gta-4-general-discussion-f2/gta-iv-confirmed-for-november-18-launch-on-pc-t591.htm The Solid Link Rockstar’s just confirmed GTA IV for a November 18 launch for PC, replete with “expanded” multiplayer modes. “We are very excited to be releasing the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “The whole team is dedicated to bringing an amazing gaming experience to the PC. The game looks and plays beautifully on PC and we can’t wait for people to play it.” Europe gets it on November 21. Press release after the drop. Rockstar Games Announces ... GTA 4 general discussion Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:00:02 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/gta-4-general-discussion-f2/gta-iv-confirmed-for-november-18-launch-on-pc-t591.htm#3545 http://gta4.darkbb.com/gta-4-general-discussion-f2/gta-iv-confirmed-for-november-18-launch-on-pc-t591.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-lounge-f26/playstation-home-beta-accepting-applications-t601.htm The Solid Link No previous job experience necessary. No references or extracurriculars. Heck, you don't even need a first grade diploma. All you need to do is download the PlayStation Home PS3 theme released today on the PS Store and you'll have applied for access to the expanded Home beta test (a mundane magical world brimming with "stuff" -- just like real life ... only avoidable). Of course, there's one thing you can do to make sure your application rises to the top of the heap: Play. "We ... PS3 lounge Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:56:35 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-lounge-f26/playstation-home-beta-accepting-applications-t601.htm#3559 http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-lounge-f26/playstation-home-beta-accepting-applications-t601.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/master-chief-crash-lands-into-fable-2-t598.htm The Solid Link If you noticed in the details to Fable 2's Collector's Edition, there was an "Otherworldly Bonus" for in-game content. Packaged with the announcement were screenshots, including one conspicuously labeled "Fable2_MasterChief.jpg." Yep, that's not just a coincidence, you're looking at a faux-medieval variant of the Halo superstar. (Halo 3 ending spoiler alert) I guess we know what universe he crash-landed in. Link XBOX 360 lounge Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:46:54 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/master-chief-crash-lands-into-fable-2-t598.htm#3556 http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/master-chief-crash-lands-into-fable-2-t598.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/warner-music-wants-more-from-rock-band-guitar-hero-t600.htm The Solid Link Warner Music has said that companies like Harmonix and Activision will need to shell out more cash to license songs for games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Warner Music leading man Edgar Brofman told Reuters that considering each company's game is completely dependent on the content the music industry owns and controls, "The amount being paid to the music industry ... is far too small." Brofman compared the significance of rhythm music games to the industry shifting introductions ... The lounge Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:55:24 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/warner-music-wants-more-from-rock-band-guitar-hero-t600.htm#3558 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/warner-music-wants-more-from-rock-band-guitar-hero-t600.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/sega-realizes-sonic-games-haven-t-been-very-good-t597.htm The Solid Link "Some of that criticism is probably warranted. We definitely recognize that a franchise that has been going as long as Sonic, you really have to put a huge amount of effort in to make sure that you maintain that quality ... which is why you're seeing us this year taking the first steps in making sure the quality is right, and we're constantly looking at innovation ... you know, blending classic 2D gameplay with 3D, beautiful landscapes, rich environments. Then with a nice innovative twist, ... The lounge Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:41:49 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/sega-realizes-sonic-games-haven-t-been-very-good-t597.htm#3555 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/sega-realizes-sonic-games-haven-t-been-very-good-t597.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/thailand-s-10-violent-games-to-avoid-list-stolen-from-detroit-t596.htm The Solid Link 1- GTA 2- Man Hunt 3- Scarface 4- 50 Cent - Bullet Proof 5- 300 6- The Godfather 7- Killer 7 8- Resident Evil 4 9- God of War 10- Hitman Looks like they just google'd violent games and wrote down the first games they seen. Link The lounge Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:39:22 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/thailand-s-10-violent-games-to-avoid-list-stolen-from-detroit-t596.htm#3554 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/thailand-s-10-violent-games-to-avoid-list-stolen-from-detroit-t596.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/goldeneye-xbla-stuck-in-no-man-s-land-t589.htm The Solid Link Having foiled countless doomsday devices, monologuing masterminds and aesthetically pleasing assassins, James Bond has felt the bite of reality and become inextricably entangled in a web of legal nonsense. Though an Xbox Live Arcade version of the classic N64 FPS, GoldenEye, continues to make appearances both in dreams and alleged screenshots, nobody's been able to pull the game out of a web spun by numerous lawyers and license holders. "It's kind of locked in this no man's land." Link XBOX 360 lounge Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:57:24 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/goldeneye-xbla-stuck-in-no-man-s-land-t589.htm#3543 http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/goldeneye-xbla-stuck-in-no-man-s-land-t589.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/gta-iv-dlc-to-be-discussed-in-interview-t592.htm The Solid Link This Friday at 1:00AM ET/PT TV viewers will be given a chance to see an interview with the person behind Niko Bellic's voice, Michael Hollick, where they will talk about the upcoming downloadable content for GTA IV. Michael won't be the only one interviewed. Expect to see interviews with Samuel L. Jackson about his role in the upcoming Afro Samurai game and Hugh Jackman about his role in the wolverine game. Link XBOX 360 lounge Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:03:21 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/gta-iv-dlc-to-be-discussed-in-interview-t592.htm#3546 http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/gta-iv-dlc-to-be-discussed-in-interview-t592.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/zero-punctuation-on-ng2-t595.htm The Solid Link Link]]> The lounge Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:09:11 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/zero-punctuation-on-ng2-t595.htm#3549 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/zero-punctuation-on-ng2-t595.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/wii-games-f35/rock-band-2-for-wii-won-t-skimp-on-features-t594.htm The Solid Link The original Rock Band on Wii was, well, not really Rock Band. It looked and played the part, but lacked a certain something. Or, rather, somethings. You know, like downloadable songs, online play, create-a-rocker, and a proper World Tour mode a la the 360 and PS3 versions. Thankfully that won't be the case with Rock Band 2. Wired reports that the Wii version of Rock Band 2 will, according to Harmonix, be "fully-featured." In fact, this includes DLC (no word on how that's going ... Wii games Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:07:28 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/wii-games-f35/rock-band-2-for-wii-won-t-skimp-on-features-t594.htm#3548 http://gta4.darkbb.com/wii-games-f35/rock-band-2-for-wii-won-t-skimp-on-features-t594.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/microsoft-were-investing-to-win-in-europe-t593.htm The Solid Link We’re going to invest in this region to ensure we win, we WILL outsell the PlayStation 3.

Link]]> XBOX 360 lounge Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:05:38 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/microsoft-were-investing-to-win-in-europe-t593.htm#3547 http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/microsoft-were-investing-to-win-in-europe-t593.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/live-update-prepares-for-future-growth-t590.htm The Solid Link The Major’s confirmed that a small update was issued to Xbox Live today, but it’s only a teeny one, so don’t get excited.

“This update contains code to ‘prepare for future growth of the service,’” he said. “There are no other changes or enhancements in this update… in other words no new features.”

Link]]> XBOX 360 lounge Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:58:29 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/live-update-prepares-for-future-growth-t590.htm#3544 http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/live-update-prepares-for-future-growth-t590.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/dellcom-299-xbox-360-elite-2-games-2-faceplates-t588.htm The Solid Link If you're stlll Xbox 360-less and looking for a deal, then don't bother with the $299 clearance-sale 20GB Xbox 360 ... or the new $349 60GB 360 for that matter. Dell.com has the $450 Xbox 360 Elite for the low, low price of $299. But that's not all! If you act now (or, presumably, at any point between now and when they inevitably sell out) you'll also get copies of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and Forza 2, along with two rather unseemly faceplates. Link XBOX 360 lounge Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:56:28 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/dellcom-299-xbox-360-elite-2-games-2-faceplates-t588.htm#3542 http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/dellcom-299-xbox-360-elite-2-games-2-faceplates-t588.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/bungie-halo-can-learn-from-call-of-duty-4-t587.htm The Solid Link "We have a lot to learn from their success too, they did some very innovative things to keep people going and their experience-rewards system was something that we paid a lot of attention to." Is that any way to talk about your main Xbox Live competitor? Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Bungie's Lead AI Programmer, Damian Isla, had quite a few nice things to say about Infinity Ward's ridiculously successful shooter, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Link XBOX 360 lounge Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:55:06 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/bungie-halo-can-learn-from-call-of-duty-4-t587.htm#3541 http://gta4.darkbb.com/xbox-360-lounge-f16/bungie-halo-can-learn-from-call-of-duty-4-t587.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/littlebigplanet-will-suck-says-gamedaily-t586.htm The Solid Link GameDaily has published a top ten of “games that will probably suck,” and LittleBigPlanet leads the charge at number one. “Despite the cute characters, this is nothing more than a glorified version of PowerPoint fuelled by gamers hoping to make their own ‘presentations’,” says the piece. “Talented players will create interesting and perhaps fun designs. Everyone else will make horrible levels. “If you could design several stages, string them together and make your own platform ... PS3 games Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:53:06 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/littlebigplanet-will-suck-says-gamedaily-t586.htm#3540 http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/littlebigplanet-will-suck-says-gamedaily-t586.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/hold-on-to-those-resistance-saves-t585.htm The Solid Link I asked if players should bother keep their Resistance 1 save file on their PS3 in the event they’ll receive a carry over bonus like in the Ratchet & Clank games. While James wouldn’t confirm anything, he said there might be something, such as a medal. So it sounds like you should hold off on deleting your old save for a little while longer just in case. Link PS3 games Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:51:55 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/hold-on-to-those-resistance-saves-t585.htm#3539 http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/hold-on-to-those-resistance-saves-t585.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/don-t-let-sackboy-s-cute-face-fool-you-lbp-is-hard-t584.htm The Solid Link When I got my hands on the controller and got booted up to the LittleBigPlanet title screen, the first thing I wanted to do was to make stuff. I think I’ve seen enough the gameplay from finished levels to know how it’ll work when it’s put together, but I felt since I didn’t have a whole lot of time, I wanted to dig deeper in the creation tools.

Link]]> PS3 games Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:50:44 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/don-t-let-sackboy-s-cute-face-fool-you-lbp-is-hard-t584.htm#3538 http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/don-t-let-sackboy-s-cute-face-fool-you-lbp-is-hard-t584.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/warhawk-getting-jetpacks-in-new-patch-says-gamefaqs-t583.htm The Solid Link The release of Warhawk version 1.5 is not only bringing with it a slew of Trophies, game modes and online options, it may be bringing an entirely new vehicle type — jetpacks!

Link]]> PS3 games Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:49:39 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/warhawk-getting-jetpacks-in-new-patch-says-gamefaqs-t583.htm#3537 http://gta4.darkbb.com/ps3-games-f28/warhawk-getting-jetpacks-in-new-patch-says-gamefaqs-t583.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/other-playstation-consoles-f41/mercenaries-2-world-in-flames-on-playstation-2-t582.htm The Solid Link We touched on the assignment system in Mercenaries 2: World in Flames and showed you what it looks like on the current gen. However, for all of you that haven't made the switch to the Xbox 360 or PS3 fear not, Mercenaries 2 is also hitting PlayStation 2. If you want to take a look at the linked video you can make a comparison, but my consensus is the PlayStation 2 version ain't half bad. The game comes out to you on August 31st. Link Other Playstation consoles Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:48:11 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/other-playstation-consoles-f41/mercenaries-2-world-in-flames-on-playstation-2-t582.htm#3536 http://gta4.darkbb.com/other-playstation-consoles-f41/mercenaries-2-world-in-flames-on-playstation-2-t582.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/murder-suspect-too-busy-playing-guitar-hero-to-notice-impending-arrest-t574.htm The Solid Link 30-year-old Raymundo Castaneda is suspected of having killed a man in December 2007 following a dispute over a soccer game. Wanted by the fuzz in Charlotte over the murder, Castaneda was apprehended by police in Jacksonville on Friday, who tracked him down after he was spotted at a local Wal-Mart. Spotted playing Guitar Hero in the games section. And playing it so damn hard he didn't even notice police first approaching, then surrounding him. Link The lounge Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:24:50 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/murder-suspect-too-busy-playing-guitar-hero-to-notice-impending-arrest-t574.htm#3526 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/murder-suspect-too-busy-playing-guitar-hero-to-notice-impending-arrest-t574.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/new-call-of-duty-for-2009-t575.htm The Solid Link It appears that Activision is wasting no time with their bestselling FPS franchise Call of Duty -- though we're still a couple of months from receiving the Sutherland-infused Call of Duty: World at War, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick recently announced that his company is planning on releasing yet another Call of Duty title sometime in 2009. In equally unsurprising news, gas is still expensive, flan is still delicious, and the sun is planning on rising tomorrow morning. Link The lounge Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:27:32 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/new-call-of-duty-for-2009-t575.htm#3527 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/new-call-of-duty-for-2009-t575.htm http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/30-minute-spanish-mirrors-edge-demo-video-posted-t580.htm The Solid Link Link]]> The lounge Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:37:47 GMT http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/30-minute-spanish-mirrors-edge-demo-video-posted-t580.htm#3532 http://gta4.darkbb.com/the-lounge-f12/30-minute-spanish-mirrors-edge-demo-video-posted-t580.htm