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When in comes to racing games the Sony lovers have their Gran Turismo series and Microsoft fanboys have Forza Motorsport, both games very focused on offering a simulation-like experience to the player. The rivalry has been going back and forth for some years now with each game in the series producing better results than the last, and so it continues with the release of Forza Motorsport 3 for the Xbox 360. This is the second Forza title
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The Playstation 3 Slim was recently released and is selling out everywhere. The new model is greatly boosting demand for the struggling Playstation 3 so far. The Xbox 360 currently holds a moderate lead over the Playstation 3. While Sony manages to cut down the Playstation 3 in size, Microsoft hasn’t done the same yet to their video game system. Here are a few reasons why Microsoftshould release an Xbox 360 Slim.

Competition
The Xbox 360 is in second place behind the Nintendo Wii and in front of the Playstation 3 in terms of worldwide hardware sales. However, Microsoft is closer to Sony than they are to Nintendo. Only seven million units separate the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. Not to mention that the Playstation 3 is outselling the Xbox 360 in Japan and evenly in Europe.

With the Playstation 3 Slim, demand will rise for the competition. To counter, Microsoft needs to announce their version of an Xbox 360 Slim in order to stay ahead of Sony. Otherwise, they could easily fall to last place in the console wars race.

Cost-saving
In order to build the Xbox 360 Slim, Microsoft will need to first shrink the chip set of the system. Doing so will reduce the size of the system. As a result, the Xbox 360 Slim will be cheaper to manufacture with smaller components, a smaller casing and less manufacturing costs. The new slim model will help save cost for Microsoft, which will then be able to lower the price of the system to consumers. Subsequently, demand will increase for the Xbox 360.

Prevent Hardware Issues
The Xbox 360 Slim can also be used to eliminate hardware problems for the system. Microsoft decided to get a head start on the competition by launching the Xbox 360 early. Unfortunately, this led to hardware failures like the Red Ring of Death and E74 Errors. These issues persist even today after numerous revisions and have literally cost Microsoft billions of dollars. For the Xbox 360 Slim, Microsoft will have to shrink all chipsets to 45 nm, which will prevent the overheating issues.

With Resident Evil 5 for the PC, being released tomorrow (September 15th) In the U.S. with a European release for this Friday (September 18th), We thought we would go all out, with a barrage of information for the game as to both inform and encourage people to purchase this forward thinking PC release, which is certainly the definitive version of Resident Evil 5.
First things first, If you haven’t played Resident Evil 5 on the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3, or are coming in as a newbie to the Resident Evil series, then where have you been? The game has currently sold over 5 million copies worldwide and is now the highest selling game of the Resident Evil franchise. Although this is titled Resident Evil 5, this is actually the seventh instalment in the main Resident Evil series. (This is due to the prequel release of Resident Evil 0 (zero) and the non numbered release, Resident Evil: Code Veronica (x)). This new version should be highly considered as a purchase for both those who haven’t yet experienced the game or those who want to know what Resident Evil is all about.

Since the unstoppable success of Nintendo DS and the arrival of the Apple world of mobile phones have opened new platforms to play, after seeing the opening of new plataform, Microsoft will  also be  announcing a new version of their handheld device Zune(ZuneX), which will serve as  portable console.

The new ZuneX, will weigh 210 grams,  supports connections with bluetooth mobile phones, SIM card and will have an Intel Dual Core 733MHz. Read more…

Finnish developer Remedy began work on psychological thriller Alan Wake in 2005. It’s 2009, and some are starting to peg the title as vaporware. A new announcement indicates otherwise.

Remedy has joined forces with Imagination Studios, who is supplying the Finnish dev with “motion-capture and animations” to enhance Alan Wake. Remedy exec Lasse Seppänen stated, “It is with great pleasure that we can recommend Imagination Studios. Remedy has been extremely pleased with their co-operation and devotion in bringing the characters of Alan Wake to life.”

The developer is also best know for churning out the first two Max Payne titles for Rockstar Games. Max Payne 3 is being created by Rockstar’s Vancouver studio — a sign that Remedy could be working full capacity on Alan Wake.

Microsoft is heavily rumored to not only be working on a motion control-enabled camera accessory for the Xbox 360, but to reveal said add-on at this year’s E3. That rumor has started to gain traction. Read more…

Microsoft says that it will “completely transform how people think about home entertainment” at this year’s E3. A newly rumored motion controller that detects “full body” movement may be what the company has planned.

According to a report from Engadget, who cites an anonymous tipster claiming to have knowledge of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 plans, the company is working on a new Wii-like sensor bar for the console that can offer motion control minus the actual controller. Read more…

If you bought Braid back in February when it was XBLM’s first “Deal of the Week,” check your points balance. Microsoft mistakenly overbilled for it, but they’ll be refunding the difference plus 100 points.

We’ve gotten word through a few readers about the mistake, which Microsoft attributed to a “technical glitch.” The virtual money should be credited back to accounts sometime within “the coming weeks.” Read more…