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Week of May 9, 2010
Xbox 360 Commander Rev. 20
>> Icepir8icepir8 released a new revision of Xbox 360 Commander, a Windows utility to backup/restore, transfer on and format Xbox 360 hard drives.
What's new/fixed:
* Made several changes to deal with the corruption of larger hard drives. Can't really test the changes so I would like to here from the people having problems.
* Also cleaned up some of the progress bar issues.
Official Site: n/a, by Icepir8icepir8 on forums.xbox-scene.com
Download (rev 20): here (virustotal check-up)
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Keyvault Editor v0.1 *Update v0.1b*
>> xXhighpowerXx released the first version of Keyvault Editor:
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This application allows you to encrypt and decrypt your KV image (will require your unique CPU-key - which as reminder you can't get if you upgraded to kernel 849x or higher)).
You can spoof ur DVD drive on KV-side (rather than spoofing the actual drive), change your game-region and read-out/change the DVD-key and change your serial number, Console ID, Conver Type 1 to Type 2.
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!Update! v0.1b has been released. What's new/fixed:
* Fix Decrypt Data
* Fix Set MFR Date
* Fix Set Console ID
* Fix Set Serial Number
Official Site: n/a, by xXhighpowerXx
Download (v0.1b): here (virustotal check-up)
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CONSaver v1.1.0 *Update v1.2.0*
>> Scuba156 of Xbox1Crew released CONSaver v1.2.0 (formally Batch Con Flag Remover). It's a tool that can help you get back all those corrupt saves from a banned Xbox 360 Profile.
What's new/fixed (v1.1.0):
+ Added FTP download and upload of profiles
+ GUI changes
+ Settings dialog changed
- need to add progress meters for FTP, currently it just looks like its frozen but is infact working
!Update! v1.2.0 released. What's new/fixed (v1.2.0):
+ Profile selection via ftp now gets gamertag and gamerpic for each profile
+ Merged ftp and set id's settings into one
Official Site: http://xb1crew.ep-comps.com/ | http://code.google.com/p/consaver/
Download (v1.2.0): here (virustotal check-up)
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Jtag Tool v1.70
>> Coolshrimp released a new version of Jtag Tool - an all-in-one GUI installer to create and put freeBOOT 0.032 on your jtag'able 360.
Whats new/fixed:
* Advanced Options
* LPT Port Changer
* Convert XBReboot To Original Nand
* Repair Bad Nand
* Port95 Installer
* FreeBOOT Patch Selection
Official Site: http://tech-modz.net
Download: n/a (might contain copyrighted code) - if you use v1.60+, you should get a prompt to update next time you start the program.
News-Source: gueux-forum.net
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NPD April 2010: Wii 277k, 360 185k, PS3 181k
>> The NPD U.S. retail hardware charts for April 2010 are as follows:
* Nintendo DS: 440,800
* Wii: 277,200
* Xbox 360: 185,400
* PlayStation 3: 180,800
* PSP: 65,500
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MTV Partnership With Microsoft for E3 Expo 2010
>> From the press release:
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MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced a broad-ranging, first-of-its-kind programming partnership with Microsoft Corp. for Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010 (E3 Expo 2010), the video game industry's leading trade show. For the first time, only MTV Networks will take viewers inside the spectacular controller-free games and entertainment with "The World Premiere of 'Project Natal' for Xbox 360" experience, a spectacular live performance imagined by Cirque du Soleil, and live to the Xbox 360 Media Briefing for game announcements, world premieres and breaking news on the future of the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.
"We look forward to making entertainment history again at E3 Expo 2010 and can't think of a better partner than MTV Networks to exclusively share our news, experiences and Cirque du Soleil's amazing creativity with an entirely new audience," said Don Mattrick, senior vice president, Interactive Entertainment Business, Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. "Project Natal is one of the most exciting new product launches of the year, and MTV Networks is the perfect partner to bring this one-of-a-kind event from Xbox and Cirque du Soleil to its viewers and passionate gamers and all across the country," said Rich Eigendorff, chief operating officer, MTV Networks.
Heralded by TIME Magazine as one of the top inventions of 2009, "Project Natal" is set to forever change the way we interact with entertainment. In the world premiere experience, the creative visionaries at Cirque du Soleil created a stunning production that brings the idea of controller-free gaming and entertainment to life. Witness an original and exclusively created consumer spectacle that pushes the boundaries of live entertainment with cutting-edge technology, pulsating music, amazing puppetry, futuristic video projection and unbelievable physical dexterity. "The World Premiere 'Project Natal' for Xbox 360" experience, as imagined by Cirque du Soleil airs commercial-free on MTV, Tuesday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m. EDT, and on Nick at Nite, mtvU, MTV Hits and Logo , Tuesday, June 15, at 9 p.m. EDT.
SPIKE TV, home to the SPIKE Video Game Awards, the biggest night of the year for the gaming industry, will be the exclusive broadcast home for the Xbox 360 E3 Media Briefing. Set to air live and commercial-free in high-definition on Monday, June 14, at 1:30 p.m. EDT, the Xbox 360 Media Briefing is a blockbuster event where the future of the Xbox 360 system is revealed. Last year's presentation included the debut of "Project Natal," and Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison came together to reveal MTV Games and Harmonix's "The Beatles: Rock Band." Hosted by SPIKE TV's Geoff Keighley from the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, viewers won't want to miss breaking news on "Project Natal" and Xbox LIVE, surprise new game announcements, and world premiere demos of upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive games, "Halo: Reach," "Gears of War 3" and "Fable III." "Xbox 360: The Future Revealed" airs live on Monday, June 14, from 1:30-3 p.m. EDT.
MTV Networks' GameTrailers.com will provide live, high-definition video streams on the Internet of both the Xbox 360 Media Briefing and the world premiere of "Project Natal," powered by the global Akamai HD Network platform. In addition, GameTrailers.com will present exclusive live pre- and post-shows for the Xbox 360 Media Briefing on June 14 with additional video game world premieres and announcements.
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XexDash v0.03b
CONSaver v1
Jtag Tool v1.62
>> Coolshrimp released a new version of Jtag Tool - an all-in-one GUI installer to create and put freeBOOT 0.032 on your jtag'able 360.
Whats new/fixed:
* More Bugs Fixed
* Should Fix Issues (Win 7)
Official Site: http://tech-modz.net
Download: n/a (might contain copyrighted code) - if you use v1.60, you should get a prompt to update next time you start the program.
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EA Locks Used Sports Games Out of Online Multiplayer
>> From dailytech.com:
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Electronic Arts is the king of the sports game market with hot upcoming titles including NCAA Football 11, NHL 11, Madden NFL 11, NBA 11, FIFA 11, and EA Sports MMA. Now it has made a controversial decision concerning all of those titles -- it will lock players who buy used copies out of online multiplayer.
"Online services, features and bonus content" will all be covered by a one time code, that won't work for the new purchaser. EA describes, "You will be unable to play multiplayer online game modes or use your downloaded content in online game modes."
Used purchasers do gain access to a 7 day trial, but they will have to purchase a $10 pass if they want to continue to play online.
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Full Story: dailytech.com
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Obama stresses education over Xbox
>> From 1up.com:
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The current President of the United States might be a bit more tech savvy than others we've had in the past, but that doesn't mean he's in favor of spending a lot of time with your Xbox, PlayStation, or iPod -- devices he noted during a speech at Hampton University yesterday that he doesn't know how to use. He spoke to the university's graduating class about the problems presented by the Information Age, touching upon the potential distractions from education that the aforementioned devices can cause.
"With iPods and iPads and Xboxes and PlayStations, -- none of which I know how to work -- information becomes a distraction, a diversion, a form of entertainment, rather than a tool of empowerment, rather than the means of emancipation," Obama said.
He didn't further berate videogames, instead moving on to talk about issues with the media, but he did continue to harp on the importance of education. He said, "Education... can fortify you, as it did earlier generations, to meet the tests of your own time."
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Full Story: 1up.com
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Batch Con Flag Remover v0.2.4
>> Scuba156 of Xbox1Crew released a new version of Batch Con Flag Remover. It's a tool that will batch-uncorrupt game saves from a banned console instead of having to do it one by one.
What's new/fixed:
* Added some backend for Profile id, Console ID and Device ID
* Fixed a few bugs, mainly in the way backups are created
* Added a tool to restore backups to there original state
* List now correctly refreshes after restoring backup/resigning
Official Site: http://xb1crew.ep-comps.com/ | http://code.google.com/p/batchconflagremover
Download (v0.2.4): here
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Jtag Tool v1.60
>> Coolshrimp released a new version of Jtag Tool - an all-in-one GUI installer to create and put freeBOOT 0.032 on your jtag'able 360.
What's new/fixed:
* Auto Update Cheker
* Jasper 16MB Now Added
* Create.Bin Errors Fixed
* Cleaned Up Code
* User Can Select Open/Save Location's
* Help Windows
Plans for future releases:
* LPT Port Changer(Use PCI card LPT Ports)
* Convert XBReboot To Original Nand
* Bad Block Remaper
* Nand Compare
* No Command Prompt Popups..
Official Site: http://tech-modz.net
Download: n/a (might contain copyrighted code)
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