Xbox 360 Weekend Warrior: Microsoft’s wrath unleashed, modders fight to survive the banhammer
We didn’t think there could be any bigger news this week than the release of Modern Warfare 2. Apparently, we were all wrong. Dead wrong. Modern Warfare 2‘s thunder-stealer: Microsoft’s banhammer.
We didn’t think there could be any bigger news this week than the release of Modern Warfare 2. Apparently, we were all wrong. Dead wrong. Modern Warfare 2‘s thunder-stealer: Microsoft’s banhammer.
The whole Xbox 360 industry kept their eyes tightly locked to the unfolding development since news broke out of the ban wave that Microsoft unleashed against modded Xbox 360s and their unsuspecting owners. From desperate ones selling their tainted wares online to a breakthrough quickfix, it sure has been a week that everyone can learn a lesson or two from.
If that’s too stressful for you, thank goodness we have good news from games like Final Fantasy XIII to offer us a much-needed breather. The Xbox 360 Weekend Warrior awaits, so go ahead and jump right in.
Gaming:
- Russians ban Modern Warfare 2 console versions for ‘No Russian’ mission Link
- Xbox 360 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 sells more than PS3 so far Link
- Modern Warfare 2 sold nearly five million copies in North America and UK at day one Link
- Activision hires P.I. to bust Modern Warfare 2 thieves, would-be pirates Link
- ONN reports: Modern Warfare 3 in the works, features hours of gameplay, first footage revealed Link
- British MPs find Modern Warfare 2 “shocking”, “repulsive” Link
- Rumor: Alan Wake set for May 2010 Link
- Final Fantasy XIII dated for North America, Europe Link
- FFXIII‘s November 13 announcement from Square Enix should not be one to miss Link
- Deadly Premonition is not Xbox 360 exclusive? Link
- Dante’s Inferno PS3 and Xbox 360 demo out next month Link
- Borderlands DLC #1 dated Link
Online:
- Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm coming to Xbox Live next week Link
- NBA Unrivaled slams into Xbox Live and PSN Link
- New Xbox Live features to be restricted to ages 18 and above Link
Consoles:
- Modded Xbox 360 banned? Unbanning fix now out Link
- Modified Xbox 360 owners flock to Craigslist to get rid of their tainted wares Link
- Microsoft releases official statement on bannings Link
- Rumor: Microsoft ordered XBL call center staff to ban one million accounts Link
- Updates: On LIVE bans, possible ban causes, more Link
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