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I have gotten quite a few people stumbling across my blog looking for some achievement tips for PGR4.  Honestly, this is a bit comical because I am relatively horrible at racing games but I figured why not post some of the ones that I have unlocked (and some of them are those you people are searching for)

 ”You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!”

To obtain this achievement you simply have to buy the 3D filter (its in the shop with all the things you can buy with your kudos and if i recall runs about 30,000 kudos.  Simply take a photo, and apply the filter (which I believe you access filters and manipulations by hitting the “X” button after the image has been snapped).  I did this first on a motorcycle, and it didn’t work - which is a bit strange if you ask me, but it seems to require a car to unlock the achievement.

“Bibendum”

Even more simple then the above achievement.  You just have to unlock the test track mode by getting to “professional” rank in the story mode.  From there simply play all 3 test tracks, complete the race, and get the achievement

there are a number of others that I have unlocked, but they are for the most part self explainitory, below are some that people have connected to my blog looking for, but I also have not unlocked them yet.

“Hero” - Become a National Champion in Single Player Career mode.

By the description I would guess this will unlock as you further your career path in PGR4

Rubbin’ is Racin’ - Knock off the wing mirrors on all of your opponents’ vehicles in a Single Player Street Race event.

again the description is self explanitory yet it has to be rather difficult to wack the mirrors off EVERYONE you are racing against - I would assume a fast car, with excellent handling would be a must.

good luck achievement hunters, and feel free to leave tips in comments, I need them as much as you do!

Ok I just found this pretty funny the first time I loaded the Xbox.com page for Battlestar Galatica (the arcade game coming out this wednesday).  Before you ask, not it doesn’t really cost $800, but a mere 800 Microsoft points, I apparently just loaded the page at the right time to catch this interesting shot

Well not really a band aid - but starting today at 5PM EST there will be a title update for UNO on the xbox live arcade.  This update will enable ‘big button’ support for those of you that get the Scene it! game.  Allows you to find other members that have the camera enabled, if that is your thing, and finally allows you to access your privacy settings in a much easier fashion.  Nothing really major, but the game has been going strong for quite some time without many bugs - what isnt broke…..

 Also releasing this Arcade wednesday is pack #3 for bomberman, and new DLC for Pinball FX - not much info on these two yet though.

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What: Exit
When: 10/24/07 5AM EST
How Much: 800 MP ($10)
More Info: Official Xbox Page
Screenshots: My Gallery

Well I might have gotten the early scoop on Battlestar for this arcade wednesday but Microsoft was able to sneak in another live arcade title this weekend.  How is a guy able to keep up with his arcade addiction at this rate?  Looks like an interesting puzzler.  I wonder how long over 220 levels will take to complete?

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What: Battlestar Galactica
When: 10/24/07 5AM EST
How Much: 800 MP ($10)
More Info: Official Xbox.com page
Screenshots: My Gallery

 As I mentioned in a previous post, Battlestar Galatica will be coming to the Xbox Live Arcade this Arcade wednesday. 

“Battlestar Galactica,” developed by Australian-based Auran Games, involves intense space battles as players choose to side with either the Humans or Cylon forces. Piloting iconic ships from the Viper II to the Heavy Raider, players lead a squadron through fast-action multiplayer space combat or can play through the intense single-player campaign based on memorable episodes from the TV series, including the riveting first episode of the continuing series, “33,” and the 2007 Emmy Award-winning episode, “Exodus.” “Battlestar Galactica” features both single and multi-player modes for up to eight players, skill-based matchmaking and leaderboards. The game will be available worldwide, with the exception of Korea, for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+.

· For more details on “Battlestar Galactica,” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/b/battlestargalacticaxboxlivearcade/default.htm

That’s right boys and girls Gears of War PC has been officially announced as gold, and on schedule for the November 6th release date.  It isn’t going the route of shadowrun and having cross platform play, but its got me really interested.  The game is a LIVE game, so a new group of achievements are ready for you to unlock - but more importantly the PC release will contain ”all of the content from its Xbox 360 counterpart and all previously released downloadable content (seven multiplayer maps and the Annex game mode)” but also five new campaign chapters, exclusive multiplayer maps, a king of the hill gametype, and you will be able to create your own maps.  All for MSRP of $49.99 (the xbox360 game still goes for $54.95 used without any of the DLC!)

Guaranteed to make console gamers envious.

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What: Battlestar Galactica
When: Oct 23, 2007
How Much: Live Arcade 800 MP ($10) , Windows PC $19.99

Just got a media blast about an upcoming Xbox Live Arcade & PC Game release coming next week based on the popular sci-fi hit Battlestar Galactica.  The game features:

• Single-Player Campaign – Pilot various ships and complete 10 memorable missions from the TV series.
• Multiplayer Game Mode – Play online in this relentless space-based action shooter in Domination, Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch modes. (8 players on Xbox LIVE Arcade and 16 players on Windows PC)
• Legendary Spaceships – Fly 4 Human and 4 Cylon ships from the Viper II to the Cylon Raider, each with unique weapon capabilities.
• Special Weapons – Coordinate attacks with an arsenal of destructive weapons including the missiles, guns and more.
• Defensive Maneuvers – Avoid annihilation with the barrel roll, flip turn and other aerial moves.
   

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Just got a press release stating that Mass Effect will have voice acting from some notable hollywood and sci-fi stars.  Specifically one of my favorites Seth Green who will play the voice of “Joker”.  It isn’t mentioned in the press release, but a friend of mine also pointed out that Keith David also is the voice of the Arbiter.  The full press release and outtake video to follow:
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So my original assumption that this was like a geometry wars was a bit off.  Sure there are trippy shapes, and equally trippy colors but you dont go around gunning them down, instead you self implode and try to take out as many of the little critters as you can.  Imagine Burnout the burnout crash challenges with simple, yet very colorful colors, and the ability to crash over, and over again - as long as you pick up the proper time extending pieces from the wreckage.  After playing the demo, they hooked me in though and I gladly ponied up the microsoft points, but as most of you know I tend to buy live arcade games a bit obsessively anyway.  Instead of playing any of my originally planned games for the night I played E4…and alot of E4.  I’ll probably try out a few more game modes, and versus mode and follow it up with a review sometime in the next few days, depending on my schedule, and if I am in the writing mood. 

So recently I was contacted by dotKenneth, in relation to my work with the 360voice API.  He was looking for a way to convert the current Voice APIs to a Standard RSS format so that he could use it in his lifestream.

Just in case someone else has a need for this same process, or would like me to expand the tool to cover all the voice APIs (currently it only converts the get-score API) I have decided to list this as one of my supported services.

Check it out here