Clearing Your Xbox 360's Cache
Microsoft advises against function without help from a
professional.
A small corner of the Internet pointed out that the Xbox 360
Spring Update boasted a special feature -- the ability to
clear the cache on the Xbox 360.
Here's how: "Go to the system blade and then memory. Press Y
on either the HDD or a MU and then press X,X,Left Bumper,
Right Bumper, X,X. Once you do this a blade will pop up
saying: This will perform maintenance on your Xbox 360
storage devices. Do you want to continue? Pick yes or no."
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Sony releases more details about PS3
More details about Sony's plans for the PS3 have been
revealed by Sony Compuer Entertainment president Ken
Kutaragi.
In an interview with PC Impress Watch, a Japanese technology
website, Kutaragi said that basic online services would be
free.
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Pokémon pro shines
He's come a long way from his days learning the game of
Pokémon at The Whiz.
For 9-year-old Thomas Arena, the obsession with the game
helped him win a trip to compete in the Pokémon World
Championships in Anaheim, Calif., later this summer.
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Is Apple looking to snap up Nintendo?
Filed under: Rumors
Not too long ago Microsoft surprised the world by jumping
into the console gaming market with the Xbox. After an iffy
launch, it is now obviously a big part of Microsoft's growth
strategy. Now comes an article from Cnet suggesting Apple
might be about to jump in the same business. Rumors are
flying around the Internet that Apple might be buying
Nintendo.
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Nintendo receives patent for "Instant Messaging
Service"
Could it be that Nintendo is looking to add instant
messaging (IM) functionality to its gaming platforms? A
recently received patent opens the possibility. Originally
filed in November 2000 but awarded this week, Patent
#7,056,217 describes the creation of an new IM service that
would let gamers send messages and share user accounts and
buddy lists across different Nintendo systems.
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DVD Reviews:
Inu Yasha Second Season Box Set
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PRESS RELEASE
GEN CON AND VIDEO GAMES LIVE TEAM UP TO BRING UNIQUE CONCERT
PERFORMANCE TO THE MASSES - Gen Con Indy To Host Popular
Video Game Concert Event
Indianapolis, IN June 15, 2006 Gen Con LLC today announced
that it will feature the ultimate in video game
entertainment, Video Games Live. With Video Games Live,
fans experience an immersive concert featuring music from
the biggest video games of all time performed by some of the
nation¹s most respected orchestras and choirs in this case
the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Two innovative and
interactive Video Games Live concerts featuring music from
the biggest video games of all time will be performed Friday
and Saturday, August 11 and 12, at 8 p.m. at the Hilbert
Circle Theatre. These special performances will be presented
in conjunction with the Gen Con Indy Convention that will be
held in Indianapolis August 10-13 at the Indianapolis
Convention Center.
Video Games Live is a complete celebration of the video game
industry which includes pre- and post-show festival
activities including a costume contest, playable game demos
and meet-and-greet with game designers and composers.
The internationally acclaimed Indianapolis Symphony
Orchestra whose mission is to advance the enjoyment and
appreciation of symphonic music through performances at the
highest artistic level will be performing the concert events
Music from some of the top game franchises will be
performed, including Mario, Zelda®, Halo®, Metal Gear
Solid®, Warcraft®, Myst®, Castlevania®, Medal of Honor,
Sonic, Kingdom Hearts, Tron, Final Fantasy®, Advent Rising,
Beyond Good & Evil, God of War and a special retro Classic
Arcade Medley featuring over 20+ games from Pong® to Donkey
Kong® including such classics as Dragon's Lair, Tetris,
Frogger, Gauntlet, Space Invaders & Outrun.
Ticket prices range from $22 to $62 each and can be
purchased at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office by
calling (317) 639-4300. Outside Indianapolis, call toll free
(800) 366-8457 or purchase on-line by visiting the
Orchestra¹s website.
