The people at Microsoft have decided that they would expand the range of choice of things to do by hiring famous Hollywood producer, one “Mr Safran” in a hope that it would bring in more people onto xbox live and to give those already a new dimension of how to use there Xbox.

There is currently 10 million people currently playing on Xbox live with 18 Million consoles sold through out the world. This will be a big step for Microsoft as they look to take a leap in front of the other gaming giant Sony and Nintendo.

The Producer has been signed first and fore most to produce short 10 minute stories looking to target gamers interests like comedy and the ever growing genre of Horror. The Producers from Safran Company are looking to sign big filmmakers with the likes of Spielberg and Lucas thrown into the mix. Although they have said that they aren’t expecting big name actors.

The one downside is that this will of course cost, and will be through microsoft points, the idea looks to go through in americas autumn our spring

This Article is being written whilst i am watching the game of Manchester United vs Liverpool, which by my opinion has had some of the worst umpireing i have ever seen and personally, i’m appalled by this. Which sparks the debate of should technjology be used in Sporting competition.

In this debate some things need to be made clear, technology of course one day will be implemented in sports, this argument is about the immediate introduction into sports.

PROS

1. i’t will avoid controversy like the one appearing infront of me.

2. It would reduce arguments about wrong or right calls

3. It would be Fair 

 CONS

1. It would remove the spontenuity from the game, which some people like.

2. It would cost to put togethor and to fix, with money that could be spent on training umpires.

3. What would happen if it were to break down.

Personally i know what i think, but i am curious as to what you other people think. 

A new year sees many new games come in as the older ones start to dissapear from shop shelves. I would like to preview a few new up and coming games of ‘08.

Grand Theft Auto IV

This time around in the award winning series you play as Niko Bellic, a European Migrant. The game takes palce in Liberty City (HOW ORIGIONAL!!!). Here are some of the new AWESOME add-ons coming to the game this year.

•  You are able to manouvere on the fire escapes out side
•  There are downloadable stories off Xbox live every month
•  And of course online play

Personally i can’t wait for this game. The USA release date so far is 29/4/08, but in true GTA style the game will probably be postponed another Ten Times.

Bully: Scholarship Edition

A promising game that appeals heavily to you kiddies out there. Developed and published by the guys who brought you GTA promises to be at least half descent.

You play as a 15y.o boy at a made up high school in Brittain were the game promises to enthrall you and give you the chance to lead the school life you always wanted to, the big tough kid. The game is a must for all you horny 14 year old teens as you can ‘kiss’ who you want.

Army of two

A game that follows two soldiers in there own squad which takes the buddy system to a whole new level. Your partner can be either A.I or you can play live online. Its a game Were CO-OP is not just a mode but a whole new game plan, this game promises to enthrall.

NOTE LEAVE COMMENTS AS TO GAMES YOU WANT ME TO PREVIEW OR REVIEW

LINKS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwp3HEwA1oM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFTPM-Y_dmI&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QA_xNjMMW4

I am writing this because I am one of a many loyal Xbox fans who has suffered from such problems as the ‘Ring of Death’. A friend of mine had the problem were his Xbox dashboard would work but the games weren’t reading, I will now go through some symptoms of a failing Xbox 360.

1. A short deep scratching noise is made when your console is first switched on.

This is a problem my Xbox had, and I actually found later that it was not merely scratching the disc it but mauling it. EB Games recommend not keeping your 360 in a cabinet as the battery might overheat. Whilst this has worked, the original box or Microsoft itself has refused any comments on how to combat this.

2. The ‘Ring of Death’

OK, anyone who sees this on there 360 I pray that you have a warranty because if not, you are done. So long $600.

How to combat these:

1. Store where air can be cycled quite easily through the engine and clean regularly to avoid dust build up.

2. By a fan for the 360, its below $50 AUD and is worth it.

3. Try to avoid moving it as I fear some of the gears are very loose.

It seems that the 14 week long writers strike in Hollywood could be coming to an end. The decision was made by 92.5 percent of the 3775 people who are signed with the Writers Guild of America in a private ballot.

The vote seems to have eased tension with reports saying that some 10,000 writers will be going back to work as soon as Wednesday.

“The strike has certainly go through to the suites in Hollywood” says Michael Smith, a current writer for Back To You. The strike has caused the delay of several shows including Desperate Housewives and the Emmy Awards being cancelled. The strike also threatened to cancel the Academy Awards.

So for you TV nuts out there you can look forward in the next month or two for the flurry of television shows that will be reappearing.

To all of you people here in Australia I would like to bring something small and efficient to your attention. When you go to buy your games, I recommend going to JB HiFi first to check there price, because I can almost guarantee you would be saving money, but also to then go and price match at EB and get an extended warranty(its worth it).

An example of this is UK no. 1 game FIFA 08, at EB you would be lucky to find this game at $109.95, were at JB I found the game an astonishing $30 cheaper, and it isn’t just this game, if you are looking for a game go to EB first, the money you’ll save will really start to stack up.