30 Sep 09 Halo 3: ODST : HALO 3: ODST GTTV Launch Show (HD)
Dive deeper into the ODST lore when “GTTV” host Geoff Keighley assembles experts from Bungie and 343 Industries to discuss the past, present and future of the “Halo” universe in this half-hour video game special. Plus, catch the worldwide premiere and exclusive preview of scenes from “The Babysitter,” the first Halo Legends episode based on ODSTs and learn more about the collection of animated short films that make up Halo Legends.
Tags: Animated Short Films, Babysitter, Bungie, Half Hour, Halo 3, Hd, Launch, Legends, Lore, Odst, Odsts, Universe, Video Game, Worldwide Premiere
26 Aug 09 Xbox history
There is quite a bit of history behind the development of the Microsoft Corporation’s famous video gaming console, the Xbox, and its successor, the Xbox 360. However it is usually quite difficult to differentiate between actual Xbox history and lore. For instance, many people claim that it is well known Xbox history that the original Xbox gaming console, which is part of the sixth generation of video gaming consoles released in late 2002, was not intended to make any money for the Microsoft Corporation. Instead, the Xbox was apparently only meant to be used as research, or almost an experiment, if you will, in order to create the Xbox 360. this story is used to explain how and why Microsoft Corporation did not make very much money on the original Xbox gaming console.
Regardless of whether or not some of these stories are truly part of official Xbox history or not, they are still rather interesting to learn about. You can learn all about Xbox history and other bits of so called Xbox history by doing simple online research. Most video gaming Web sites have entire pages dedicated to each of the most famous video gaming consoles to date, including Sony’s various Play Station models and Nintendo’s numerous forays into the world of video games and various gaming consoles. These pages are bound to have bits on the history of each of the consoles, including the history about the two famous Microsoft Corporation video gaming consoles to date.
You can also learn about Xbox history by subscribing to the Xbox Magazine, or the Official Xbox Magazine (OXM) as it is known by many. This magazine, because it is officially affiliated with the Microsoft Corporation, will be able to provide you with the most accurate and trustworthy Xbox history around. Moreover, because of the inside scoop that magazine has, you may be able to even learn bits of Xbox history that are not yet public knowledge.
Thus, there are numerous places and resources that you can take advantage of when trying to find out more about Xbox history. However, make sure to consider your source of the Xbox history before you take it at face value. There are quite a few untrustworthy Web sites out there on the Internet that masquerade as “official” and “factual” Web pages. The best way to make sure that you are truly getting accurate Xbox history is to make sure that the site you are reading information on is truly and officially affiliated with the Microsoft Corporation, itself. This is the best way to make sure that you can believe what you are reading.
Tags: Forays, Gaming Web, Lore, Microsoft, Microsoft Corporation, Nintendo, Official Xbox Magazine, Oxm, Play Station, Public Knowledge, Scoop, Sixth Generation, Sony, Station Models, Video Games, Video Gaming, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Console, Xbox Gaming
27 Jul 09 Dragon Age Origins Collector’s Edition
Become immersed in a dark and heroic fantasy world realized with BioWare’s trademark depth and expertise, enriched with its own unique lore and brought to life by some of the best artists in the industry. Deep customization gives you control over your character in Dragon Age. Race, appearance, abilities, and equipment all affect how you look. What you do will affect how you are perceived. Your origin defines your place in the world and how others see you. These playable sequences introduce the world and let you decide how your character becomes a hero, setting the tone for the entire story to come. Stand at the heart of the storm sweeping across Ferelden. Choose the fates of nations, people and, ultimately, yourself. Just remember: for every choice, there is a consequence. Control your perspective as you guide a party of four into battle. Issue orders, build your own tactical AI, or take control of any party member to lead the charge. Downloadable content will provide you with exciting new stories and ways to expand your Dragon Age experience beyond the original game. Use the provided toolset to author your own adventures to share with friends.
Tags: Appearance, Consequence, Customization, Dragon, Dragon Age, Fantasy World, Fates, Friends Visit, Game, Heart Of The Storm, Hero, Heroic Fantasy, Lore, Origins, Party Member, Perspective, Sequences, Toolset, Trademark
16 Jul 09 Legendary
All the creatures of myth, legend and lore are real-they’ve just been sealed away for thousands of years inside Pandora’s Box. When a thief named Deckard is hired to steal an ancient artifact, he unwittingly triggers a war between man and myth. Giant Gryphons rule the skies, Werewolves tear the innocent limb from limb and cities are held under siege as creatures we’d dismissed as the imaginings of our ancestors prove to be very real and very angry at being prisoners for untold milennia. As the only person able to seal the box, Deckard finds that he must work with a shadowy secret society to save civilization before it’s torn apart by tooth and claw.
Tags: Ancestors, Ancient Artifact, Civilization, Creatures Of Myth, Deckard, Giant, Imaginings, Legendary Creatures, Limb From Limb, Lore, Milennia, Pandora, Prisoners, S Box, Thief, Tooth And Claw
