--> -->

X360R "Media"

Happy New Year from Xbox 360 Rally!

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

People, with the new year now upon us, and the old year now behind us, I think it’s time for us to look back at our past. At what came before us. In order to truly appreciate the games we have now, and will have in the future we must always be mindful of our humble beginnings. Before there was carjackings and shootouts in beautifully rendered streets, there was a dog and some ducks. Before there were expansive 3D worlds that were fully destructible, there was a 2D city that you could smash as a lizard, or ape.

Hell, before he was blue and red, he was this kind of off-brownish kind of color. Regardless, to embrace the future we must remember the past, so here is a video from All Games Radio founder that shows the evolution of gaming from then to now.

Happy New Year, everybody. See you again on Wednesday.

Friendly Reminder: WE WANT TO LEAVE, ALREADY!

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

xbox-360-rally.jpg

Hi, boys and girls. It’s just me, your friendly neighborhood JW, here to remind you all that we’re currently looking for people to replace us here at Xbox 360 Rally. All you have to do is go HERE, fill out the form, and wait to hear back. It’s really not that hard.

So, get to it already — so Paco and I can get to the NEW site!

We want YOU! …to replace us!

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

xbox-360-rally.jpg

Ok, people, here’s the deal — Paco and I are on our way out. We’re taking over at 1PStart.com in an effort to restore it to it’s former glory. …that, and I just plain want to write about another game every once in a while, is that so wrong?!

Anyways, here is what we’re looking for: A competent, capable writer with a love for all things Xbox. Now, by competent writer, we mean someone who spells “you” correctly, and knows when to capitalize. If you can do that, you’re a shoe-in. So, CLICK THIS DAMN LINK, do the required stuff, then get paid to play video games and write about stuff.

…hell, Mike and I did the hard stuff already, and YES, the GTA4 Banner contest will continue, and I will still give you a copy of GTA IV… or something. So, hop to it.

, , ,

Xbox Sounds Part 3 - Hexic 2 - Game Soundtrack (Awesome electronic/ambient)

Sunday, September 9th, 2007

hexic 2 biatch

Only 8 tracks (plus one bonus), I wish I knew who the artists were (I am sure its in the credits, someone can get me that info, im lazy). Seems to be encoded at 192kbps or above. Thanks to the uploader and for sharing with us here! I also noted on the torrent page, is that if you want the Hexic HD original soundtrack, that can be found on this web page.

Remember, this download is a Torrent file. So, Xbox360Rally is hosting none of these files, download at your own discretion.

P.S. If you are new to Bit Torrent and need help, see this link for a good tutorial video. If you have any other questions, leave comments on this story and I will try to reply to help you out.

(If you didn’t catch the first ‘Xbox Sounds’ look no further than clicking here for Guitar Hero II soundtrack, but not the covers, all the original songs!)

Hitman Full Trailer

Friday, August 24th, 2007

I have said this time and time again — while I love the music featured in the trailers, I am not so sure that I have faith in this actor. He just doesn’t look right. I think he has too much of a baby face to play Agent 47. However, with each trailer I seem to be getting a little more hopeful that maybe, just maybe, this won’t suck… then my expectations come crashing back down to Earth as I find “Street Fighter” airing on the Action network yet again…

, ,

Leaked Live-Action Halo Short video (Arms Race pt. 2?)

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Remember the Live-Action short that we saw during E3? You know, the video that showed the construction of the Warthogs? Well, this certainly looks like the leaked video to part two in that series.

Now, doesn’t that make you even more excited for the Live-Action Halo film?

, ,

Technical Difficulties

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

The servers are melting. Paco spilled his cola on the keyboard. JW’s out back trying to wrangle the horses. In short, we’re all kinds of FUBAR, so we may not be able to update as much as we’d like today.

Sorry, peeps. We’ll be back soon.

Official Retraction of SEGA TGS Rumor

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

banner-jwsnotes.jpg

There has been a lot of controversy regarding a recently posted rumor regarding SEGA’s possible Tokyo Game Show line-up. Now, I was originally very defensive of this piece because of who sent it in. He, a long-time go-to guy named Rob, has sent me exclusive tips for four years, and until this most recent one, they were ALL accurate.

Regardless, after the link had been posted by reader “Cedge”, I immediately contacted Rob via GoogleIM.

(more…)

Fable 2’s Peter Molyneux Video Interview

Monday, May 21st, 2007

“…in the interview Molyneux talks a little bit about his past failures (Black and White 2), in-game combat, and hints at one of Fable 2’s next big announcements … death.” - Xbox360Fanboy

Roll the clip!

[found via Xbox360Fanboy source Lionhead.net]

About Jim

Friday, March 2nd, 2007

Hey, the About Jim page is finally up. Click on the picture that says “About Jim” and read up about me. If you care.

I warn you now, though — I suck at writing about myself. Especially in the third person. There’s just something about it that makes me very uncomfortable. Either way, it’s up, I’m done. Moving on.

Listen to X360R on AGI

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

So Friday, in a bit of a drunken haze, I was asked to call into All Games Interactive and defend the Xbox 360 in a courtroom-style trial against the PS3, and Nintendo Wii. It broke down like this:

DerrickH - PS3
ravensdolphin - Wii
MaximusPaynicus (Me) - 360, naturally

Suffice to say I won, but I do admit that, because it IS the Xbox 360, and I knew I had all the cards anyways, I didn’t try too hard. In fact, I more or less goofeed off on half of it. I do apologize for the coughing you hear — I had a cold. Either way, I hope you enjoy, and support All Games Interactive and All Games Radio. They’re good people.

About XBox 360 Rally

Welcome to Xbox 360 Rally, the only home for all the Xbox 360 news that matters, with a touch of “home flavor” not associated with most major gaming sites. Xbox 360 Rally brings you all the Xbox 360 News, Reviews and Previews you could ever ask for, with a healthy dose of sarcasm, and a dash of cynicism to get you through your day.

XBox 360 Rally Author(s)
    » Lulu-Mcgrew

Blogging Flair

--> -->

Gaming Channel Posts

  • Live Wii Fit
    I just saw a commercial for Wii Fit that was unlike any video game commercial I have ever seen. It advertised LiveWiiFit.com. The commercial was almost like a short infomercial. Of course with the [...]
  • What are Your Favorite Types of Games and Why?
    I recently had a job interview for a temp job. The agency asked me a lot of video game related questions including, "What are you favorite types of games and why?" It put my off a little, because [...]
  • X-Blades is X-Awesome
    So I know nothing about X-Blades, except my roommate got it free at his work. Oh yeah, and there was something about censoring the cover art. Other than that, I got nothing. It's strange though, [...]
  • Warning: You Can Lose Achievements if Your Email Dies
    Talk about a bad bug. According to Gameindustry.biz, there's a flaw in Xbox Live where if your Windows Live ID email address is deactivated due to things like it being an old email address that [...]
  • Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad Nudity
    I know nothing about Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad, except there's girls in bikinis and there's some sort of fighting supernatural monsters. I don't know why this isn't a rated R movie yet. [...]
  • Rock Band 2
    Thanks to income tax returns, we purchased Rock Band 2 for the Wii. Now that you can download content to the Wii for Rock Band 2, it was an option for us to get it for the Wii since we knew that we [...]
  • In Defense of the Xbox 360
    I ran across a title to an article in the St. Louis Dispatch. "The Xbox 360 is the worst video game console in the world" I am a little surprised the author didn't claim it's the worst in the [...]
  • Left 4 Dead: So Annoying...
    Now that I'm unemployed I've found a lot more time for playing games (when I'm not looking for jobs hun!) and after playing Left 4 Dead multiplayer a lot more, I've discovered what many of you [...]
  • EA Making A G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra Game
    EA's upcoming game based on the live action G.I. Joe flick, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, is promising a whole hell of a lot and possibly delivering not that much. The game takes place after the [...]
  • Virtual Console Games
    The other day my three-year-old was looking through Nintendo Power and noticed Sonic the Hedgehog. The magazine was published in early 2008, so it was about his new adventure. My nephew had received [...]

Hot Off The Press

  • Kooky Furniture For The Kids Room
    How cute are these! Don't they feel like something straight out of Beauty and The Beast, you know that Disney movie? It's so creative and whimsical! These are kooky cabinets designed and made [...]
  • Microsoft Equips Individuals With New Training Resources Needed for Jobs
    [caption id="attachment_733" align="alignnone" width="109" caption="Microsoft"][/caption]Second time around for this bit of news, but very apropos in today's business climate. Microsoft Corp. [...]
  • Lie To Me: Do No Harm Season 1 Episode 6
    THE SEARCH FOR A CHILD WHO HAS DISAPPEARED IS DIFFICULT FOR THE TEAM TO HANDLE ON THE TIME PERIOD PREMIERE OF “LIE TO ME” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, ON FOX Lightman and Foster investigate the [...]
  • Gas Leak at Wizarding World of Harry Potter
    Yesterday afternoon around 2pm part of Universal Studios Orlando theme park was evacuated due to a gas leak that was caused during construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter area that is [...]
  • It’s an Amazing Race Reunion
    Ok so last week I told you about Reality Check Radio and that it basically rocked. In case you didn’t read my blog, although I am sure you all did, Reality Check Radio is an online BlogTalkRadio [...]
  • Northern Trust's Exciting Finish, but No Free Golf
    After staying up far too late last night, I was awoken today with the prospect of free golf. Going into the last few holes, Phil Mickelson and Steve Stricker were in a dual royale for first, and [...]
  • First Photos of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at 2009 Oscars
    Our 2009 awards season culminates tonight with Angelina and Brad at this year's Oscars. Angie looks stunning in an Elie Saab gown, jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz, black heels by Faragamao and a [...]
  • Free Copy of the HSUS Guide to Vegetarian Eating
    [caption id="attachment_555" align="alignnone" width="150" caption="Healthy Vegetarian Eating"][/caption]Get Your Free Copy of the HSUS Guide to Vegetarian Eating The HSUS Guide to Vegetarian [...]
  • Psoriasis and Earache
    I'm going to be honest and beg the blogosphere for information of psoriasis and earache. I have psoriasis and now it seems to have spread to my right ear. It causes a dull ache, but not bad enough [...]
  • Cell Phones + Social Networks = Love?
    [caption id="attachment_262" align="alignnone" width="128" caption="Social Networks"][/caption]Wireless industry ready to interface with Facebook, MySpace and Bebo Everybody at this week's Mobile [...]