Xbox LIVE's Deal(s) of the Week ( Dec 20-26)

Looking to get your Forza 3 on still and weren't ready to drop some more cool hard cash on more content for Xbox's premiere racing title the first time around? If so, 50% off it is.

World Class Car Pack, 200 Microsoft Points (50 percent off)

Summer Velocity Car Pack, 200 Microsoft Points (50 percent off)

Exotic Car Pack, 200 Microsoft Points (50 percent off)

Road & Track Car Pack, 200 Microsoft Points (50 percent off)

Audi R8 LMS RC Car, 160 Microsoft Points (50 percent off)

Checkered Flags, 80 Microsoft Points (50 percent off)

[Via Major Nelson]

Xbox LIVE's Deal of the Week ( Dec 13-19)

As if money where falling from the sky this time of year the kind folks at Xbox LIVE have yet another weekly deal for you to mull over. This time things are on a casual front (whatever that means to you). 50% off it is on the following titles.

Item	Normally	This week	Savings
Bejeweled 2	800	400	50%
UNO Rush	800	400	50%
Zuma	400	200	50%
Tetris Splash	800	400	50%
Feeding Frenzy 2	800	400	50%

[Via Major Nelson]

Twisted Pixel announces Ms. Splosion Man

There was Pac-man. Then there was Ms. Pacman. Eons later there was Splosion Man and now behold the wonders of Ms. Splosion Man. A straight up sequel from creators Twisted Pixel was not enough and so comes the next evolution in "Sploding" technology. Officially announced on GameTrailers TV, Twisted Pixel will be back come this time in 2011 with their next opus.

Ms. Splosion Man Reveal Trailer

Ska Studios' ZP2K9 sequel ZP2KX is on its way the week of Nov 28th

The Xbox Indie Games channel is about to receive another "smaddering" of multiplayer madness from Ska Studios. Waiting for the sequel to Dishwasher (Dishwaher: Vampire Smile) is just that much more viable now that a step back into the wild world of multiplayer mayhem from the surprise hit of ZP2K9 in the form of Zombies and Pterodactyls 20XX. If you didn't play the original for a meesly 80 Microsoft points you'll get yet another chance to do the same again as ZPSKX is also 80 Microsoft points. Look for the game in the Indie Games section of the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace durung the week of Novemeber 28th.

When asked about their controversial involvement in the development of such war propaganda, Ska Studios responded; “We’re in the business of creating the finest, most immersive indie games ever. That has always been and will forever be our goal. ZP2KX is just that, a quality indie game that is pure entertainment and we cannot be held responsible for what gamers do outside of that experience. All hail the Pterodactyl King.”

Head on over to the official site for the game at http://www.zp2kx.com for more info.

Xbox LIVE Deal of Week (Nov 8-14): Scott Pilgrim 1/2 off

The Xbox LIVE Deal of the week for this week is Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game. Previously 800 MS Points, from November 8-14th Gold Members who have yet to pick up Scott Pilgrim will be able to get the game for 400 MS Points.

CNN gives its two cents on Kinect

It's always amusing to see the unabashed masses when they get their hands on tech they don't understand, especially when it's something that most geeks who live in the new have a hard time understanding themselves. That such thing is most definitely Kinect and so comes an obligatory report on Kinect from CNN. What you see below is a video that not only shows off once again that Kinect actually does work, but that it's still very much "in" to bask in the glory of not having have played a video game in a very long time.

Microsoft Confirms Kinect Launch Titles

When the 360 launched in 2005, it was accompanied by 18 games. Now, in 2010, as the release of the biggest accessory in the console's history looms, it looks like we'll only see a reduction of one overall title from the 360's actual Kinect launch line-up.

That's right, we'll be seeing 17 Kinect titles come the launch date of November 4th. Check out the full list below and let us know what you think will be awesome and what you think will be nothing more than a glorified tech-demo.

• Adrenalin Misfits
• The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout
• Dance Central
• DanceMasters
• DECA Sports Freedom
• EA Sports Active w/ Heart Rate Monitor
• Fighters Uncaged
• Game Party: In Motion
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I
• Kinect Adventures (Included with Kinect Unit)
• Kinect Joy Ride
• Kinect Sports
• Kinectimals
• Motion Sports
• Sonic Free Riders
• Your Shape: Fitness Evolved
• Zumba Fitness

Video: Fable III launch trailer

With Fable III right around the corner the hype train is almost into the station, but before you become king a revolution must first be had. That's the task at hand with the launch trailer (seen below) for Fable III. Enjoy!

Xbox Live Deals Abound!

New deals are popping up now for Xbox Live users, and good ones at that! First deal up, announced earlier this week, is a chance for Xbox Live Gold users to get some Microsoft points back! If you spend 2400 msp ($30 worth) in the month of October, you will be handed back 800 points when the calender turns to november. There's tons of new stuff to purchase this month - such as the brand new Borderlands DLC, the upcoming Left 4 Dead 2 content, or even the export key for Rock Band 2 into Rock Band 3 - and if you were on the fence for certain games (here's looking at YOU, Sonic Adventure), then now's the time to spring for it and get some cash back at the end of the month.

The second deal is a part of Microsoft's ongoing attempts to counteract the monthy Live price increase, but this one's a great deal. Available on the 360 dashboard only, if you purchase 24 months worth of Xbox Live in one sitting, NOT ONLY will you receive 15% off to give up a more reasonable $84 for two years, BUT you will also receive 1600 Microsoft points once the promotion period is over. That's definitely a lot of bang for your buck.

Happy saving folks!

EA Sports MMA demo now available

The beginning of the official showdown for MMA Supremacy (that's a play on words with the third dog in this race which is Supremacy MMA) is just about underway. EA Sports' entry into the Mixed Martial Arts sub-genre is to take on the current champ of UFC [insert year here]. But, can EA finagle their way into this space successfully too? Buying out rights from the competition isn't an option this time around, because hey, they're the new kid on the block this time around. The proof is in the pudding for sure as you can now try out EA's offering for yourself starting today.

*Click here to add EA Sports MMA demo to your download queue.