Xbox Live Return To Castlewolfenstein Multiplayer Features
April 21, 2003 - Using Xbox Live or System Link, the game's Multiplayer modes pit players in a team-based Axis-vs.-Allies contest for front-line domination, where multiple player classes must mobilize and work together to accomplish mission objectives. Styles of play range from Objective mode all the way to a team-b...(Read More)

MICROSOFT LIGHTS THE LAMP WITH "NHL RIVALS 2004"
April 17, 2003 - Historic hockey rivals will face-off this week as the quest for the coveted Stanley Cup begins. With intense NHL Playoff battles opening throughout the league, Microsoft Game Studios announced today its first hockey title for the Xbox video game system, "NHL Rivals(tm) 2004." The game is scheduled...(Read More)

Amped 2 to Hit the Rails on Xbox this Holiday
April 1, 2003 - Extreme sports gamers: Get amped this holiday season—Amped 2, that is. That's right: Xbox has just announced the upcoming release of the sequel to its acclaimed freestyle snowboarding game, Amped. Like its predecessor, Amped 2 promises the ultimate in freestyle snowboarding gaming. And, what's ev...(Read More)

Phantasy Star Online Trailer
April 1, 2003 - Check out the new trailer for Phantasy Star Online....(Read More)

New Splinter Cell Level Released
April 1, 2003 - You know you want more Sam Fisher! Download the new "Kola Cell" mission right now to take on new challenges and even more of the intense action, stealth techniques, and intelligence gadgets you love. Are you skilled enough to infiltrate an abandoned factory in Georgia, neutralize Nikoladze's renegad...(Read More)

Microsoft Launches Xbox Live in the Eur part of Eurasia
March 19, 2003 - This past Friday, MS Launched it's Xbox Live service, in Europe. While they're beating Sony out of the gates by a good 6 months (Sony's Network Adaptor is slated to launch in 'Autumn' in Europe), the Bloomberg.com article we got this info from, still likes to point out that MS is not being backed b...(Read More)

MechAssault Gets More… Downloadable Content
March 19, 2003 - Boring that is. The four button mega-snore from Microsoft adds new downloadable content. Two ‘new’ mech-types titled Raven and Corvus. New maps include Stone Cold (an ice map); and Hell’s Kitchen (a volcano map duh). This update is free, mainly because they couldn't figure out which of the remaining...(Read More)

Xbox Live NCCA Basketball 2k3 Tournament
February 28, 2003 - The NCAA Tournament is almost here and Xbox Live™ is gearing up for a fast-action tourney with Sega Sports' NCAA® College Basketball 2K3. Start practicing your 3-point shot, because we're inviting the top 1,500 ranked players into a tourney, with room for only one champion. Play in the big game w...(Read More)

Moto GP2 Announced for Xbox Live!
February 12, 2003 - THQ has announced that the sequel to Moto GP, Moto GP2 will be Xbox Live compatible, just like it's predecessor. Scheduled for release in summer of this year, it will be the "only game that lets gamers talk trash online at 160 miles per hour." Microsoft's Vice President of Xbox, J Allard had th...(Read More)

Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2 On Xbox Live
February 4, 2003 - The award-winning Phantasy Star Online (PSO) sparked a worldwide gaming phenomenon. Now, the world of PSO is coming to Xbox and Xbox Live. The first online roleplaying game available on Xbox, Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II will feature all-new gaming modes and new content. For the first time ...(Read More)

Midnight Club II Street Racing Online Features/Specifications Announced...
February 3, 2003 - Over at Midnight Club II's official Site, (www.MidnightClub2.com) you can now launch a splash page, that highlights all of the features and play modes that all 3 (Yup, PS2, Xbox, and PC) platforms will sport. Below is the full rundown... INTRO: The original non-linear street racing videogame ex...(Read More)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars On Xbox Live
January 28, 2003 - A source that wishes to remain un-named, has passed along word that the next Xbox Live title to be announced will be from LucasArts... Star Wars: The Clone Wars for Xbox Live! While details are still sketchy, it is known that up to 8 players will be able to battle it out over Xbox Live, Voice chat,...(Read More)

Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO Xbox Live impressions
January 24, 2003 - Gamespot got the first review for the online features of Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO. Our beta copy must have been lost in the mail....(Read More)

Xbox Live Is Big In Japan!
January 17, 2003 - Microsoft officially launched their Xbox Live service in Japan yesterday, with a huge party. Apparantely Developers, Fans who had beta-tested the Xbox Live service and Gaming Press were invited to attend. (Ahem, what's up with our No-Invite Microsoft, we're hurt... really.) As far as importan...(Read More)

250,000 Xbox LIVE kits sold in first 60 DAYS!!!
January 14, 2003 - Microsoft Corp. today released new data that indicates playing video games online via the Xbox Live(TM) service is quickly becoming the evening activity of choice for throngs of entertainment thrill seekers. Since the introduction of Xbox Live less than 60 days ago, more than 250,000 starter kits ha...(Read More)

Midnight Club Street Racing 2 goes Online for Xbox/PS2!
January 6, 2003 - As if the prerelease-hype of Midnight Club Street Racing 2 (MCSR2) wasn't great enough, a recent ad from a mainstream gaming publication (EGM) for MCSR2 has both the Sony Online Compatible logo, as well as the Xbox Live supported logo. As for what features can be expected, we went straight to the s...(Read More)

News From Electronic Gaming Monthly
January 3, 2003 - In the February 2003 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly (http://www.EGMmag.com) there is a single page devoted to "What's Next for PS2, Cube, and Xbox online". A whole freaking page, for the eventual evolution of every single console game to be released. Thanks guys, real cutting edge. So you don...(Read More)

IGN.com Article About Downloadable Content For Games
December 5, 2002 - Downloadable content for Mech Assault will be available after Jan. 1....(Read More)

Outlaw Volleyball And Outlaw Golf 2 On Xbox Live
December 2, 2002 - Developer Hypnotix (Outlaw Golf, Panty Raider PC) have announced in a write-up in January 2003's issue, that All of their forthcoming games, Outlaw Volleyball, and the until-unannounced Outlaw Golf 2 will be Xbox Live Compatible. What this means is world-wide ass kicking... but nice asses at that....(Read More)

Xbox Live Starter Kits Virtually Sell Out in First Week of Sales
November 25, 2002 - Sales Hit 150,000 in First Week as Xbox Live Players Storm the Online Arena, Making Xbox Live the First Broadband Service to Surpass 100,000 Subscribers; Sales of NFL Fever 2003 Jump 120 Percent Since Going Online. Microsoft Corp. today announced that the Xbox Live(TM) service, the first compreh...(Read More)

CNET: Xbox Live vs. PS2 Online
November 21, 2002 - CNET tries to cover the online gaming wars but ends up just putting together a few reviews and an interview. Not much of an article but the interview with Sega is cool....(Read More)

Xbox Live Releases Nov. 15th
November 14, 2002 - Xbox Live will be officially launching on Nov. 15th. We have confirmed that EB Games, Circuit City and Toys R Us stores have Xbox live in stock and will be selling it on Nov. 15th. I am kind of pissed Bill Gates did not choose me as a beta tester, but I am not going to be a dillhole and ban his...(Read More)

Games players take their battle online
November 14, 2002 - An article from FT.com which talks in detail about Microsoft's Xbox Live Strategy and a little about Sony....(Read More)

Microsoft Ready to Plug Xbox Into Internet
November 14, 2002 - First Microsoft bet big on the Internet. Then it wagered on video games. Now, the software giant is going double-or-nothing on a combination of the two -- one it hopes will ultimately pay off in spades. On Friday Microsoft launches Xbox Live, an online gaming service with global aspirations that...(Read More)

Capcom Fighter Headed for Xbox Live
November 8, 2002 - Capcom Entertainment revealed today that its upcoming fighting sequel for the Xbox, Capcom vs. SNK 2: EO, will be playable online via the console’s Xbox Live service. The title will be available in time for the holidays with a scheduled mid December release. Capcom vs. SNK 2:...(Read More)