My 360 is back from the dead! Today, seventeen days after my Xbox 360 bit the dust, I have received my repaired console. While the wait has been a pain (especially since new Gears of War maps are out), I’m just happy to have it back. Keep in mind, this hasn’t been smooth sailing. I [...]
Category Archives: Media
Traditional TV Shows Online
Has anyone noticed the recent rise in conventional TV shows making online appearances? Not only are networks putting their shows up on iTunes or the Xbox Marketplace, they’re starting to make the show available online for free; often with more content than the original airing.
For example, this week’s episode of The Office offers an online [...]
I’m Not a Next Generation Gamer
Well, that lasted long. Tonight, my brother was ending a Halo 2 session when he decided it was time to play Tony Hawk’s Project 8. After ejecting the Halo 2 disc, I happened to pass by while he was inserting Project 8. As the disc slowly closed into drive, I heard a loud grinding noise. [...]
Microsoft’s CES Keynote Wish List
While most of the blogosphere is eagerly awaiting Apple’s keynote on Tuesday, we do have something to tide us over - Microsoft’s CES keynote tonight. Microsoft’s keynotes are usually nothing to talk about, but for some reason this year I’m interested in what Bill Gates has to say. Perhaps this is because I’m now a [...]
Preview Xbox 360 Themes
Have you ever been tempted to buy an Xbox 360 Dashboard theme but was unsure of what the theme would look like? Given The Marketplace’s lack of a preview and Xbox.com barely showing you how it looks, this is a common problem. I know on several occasions I’ve wanted to spruce up my interface, but [...]
