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XNA Game Studio Express Contest

A while back, we reported on the availability of Microsoft’s XNA Game Studio Express, which allows you to roll your own homebrew games for the Xbox 360 and the Xbox Live Arcade.

Starting on January 2, 2007, you’ll be able to participate in Dream Build Play, a competition offering a shot at prizes including a chance to distribute your gaming creation on the Xbox Live Arcade…

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December 11th, 2006 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

build your own xbox live arcade games

computing | video games

Microsoft XNA Logo

Microsoft today released the Beta of their XNA Game Studio Express software development kit. The SDK will allow independent developers to create games for Windows Vista and the Xbox 360 (soon).
Now you still have to know how to program in C# in order to use this software, so it’s not for the uninitiated. You can download the XNA Game Studio Express Beta here…

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August 30th, 2006 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

pac-man now available on xbox live marketplace

retro | video games

Pac-Man on Xbox 360

Classic arcade games are coming fast and furious on Xbox Live Marketplace, and this week’s release is Namco’s classic Pac-Man.

The Xbox 360 version features more than 250 levels, improved graphics, new music and sound effects. As is the norm these days, the game also supports leaderboards and achievements.
The game can be yours today for just 400 gamerpoints ($5 USD)

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August 9th, 2006 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

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