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Street Fighter IV won’t be out for another month, but if you are in Las Vegas later this week I’ve got some great news for you. Capcom is giving you, well twenty of you, a chance to get your hands on it early. As in way early…as in this week. In addition, we’ll take the best SF IV player and put you up against the best Playstaion Blog SF IV player. It’s a cross platform Battle Royale. Interested in defending our honor? If you are 18 years of age or older, and you are in the greater Las Vegas area send me an email (Major at Xbox dot com) with your Gamertag, your real name and why you deserve to be in on the action. Only 20 players can represent Xbox 360 since it will be a tight fit in the Capcom suite. Head over to the Capcom blog  for more details and I’ll see some of you on Thursday.

 

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Last year was a great year to be an Xbox 360 gamer as is evident by the quality of titles that Xbox LIVE members were playing. After a few days of number crunching, here are the top games for 2008 based on Xbox Live connectivity.

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s) 1Halo 32Call of Duty 43GTA IV4Gears of War 25Gears of War6CoD: World at War7Guitar Hero III8Battlefield: Bad Company Demo9Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Demo10Rock Band11Fable II12Mirror's Edge Demo13Madden NFL 0914BF: Bad Company15Rainbow Six Vegas 216UNO17Castle Crashers18COD: World at War Multiplayer Beta19Forza Motorsport 220Too Human - Demo

 Top Arcade Titles(Full Versions purchased) 1Castle Crashers2Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 23Braid4A Kingdom for Keflings5UNO6Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix7Fable II Pub Games8Duke Nukem 3D9Bionic Commando: Rearmed10Worms11SOULCALIBUR12Portal: Still Alive13DOOM141942: Joint Strike15Bomberman Live16MEGA MAN 917N+18Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 319Marble Blast Ultra20Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.

 

Original Xbox Top Live Titles (based on UU’s) 1Halo 22Fable3Star Wars: Battlfrnt 24Counter-Strike5Fable: Lost Chapters6Doom 37Conker: Live Reloaded8Splinter Cell Chaos9SW: KOTOR10SW: Republic Commando11Star Wars: Battlefront12Burnout 313Guilty Gear XX #Reload14Gauntlet Seven Sorrows15Call of Duty 316Ninja Gaiden Black17Crimson Skies18MechAssault 219Call of Duty 220Rainbow Six 3

 

  

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I thought I’d post some of the statistics that MajorNelson.com and my audio show rang up for the past year. I want to thank everyone who drops by to make this one of the most active Gaming communities on the internet. 

During 2008, I made 701 blog posts that generated over 50,000 comments.

Top Posts of 2008 by ViewsThe New Xbox Experience Preview program
Preview Program emails going out
Some of the features in the new Xbox experience (8 person chat, VGA support and more)
Xbox Live Service Maintenance
Having Xbox LIVE Connection issues? (Updated)
Top 10 things to do when you get the New Xbox Experience
Xbox 360 Console banning
NXE Preview: Third (and final) wave
Extended Play Download Days (price drop on DLC)
The New Xbox Experience is coming November 19th

 

Top Posts of 2008 by CommentsPreview Program emails going out1,588NXE Preview: Third (and final) wave1,425The New Xbox Experience Preview program1,346Having Xbox LIVE Connection issues? (Updated)1,071NXE Preview Part Deux1,024Spring Update update792Sign up for the preview? You're in!561Xbox LIVE Marketplace Black Friday Sale530Top 10 things to do when you get the New Xbox Experience504Reminder: Xbox Live Service Maintenance Updated488

Top 10 Countries that visit MajorNelson.com

1. United States
2. United Kingdom
3. Canada 
4. Germany 
5. Australia 
6. Netherlands 
7. Spain 
8. Sweden 
9. France 
10. Mexico

Top 5 Browsers viewing MajorNelson.com 

1. Firefox 
2. Internet Explorer 
3. Safari 
4. Opera 
5. Chrome 

Top sites sending traffic to Majornelson.com 

1. Kotaku.com
2. Google.com 
3. Xbox360fanboy.com 
4. Forums.xbox.com 
5. Joystiq.com 

Major Nelson Radio (my weekly audio blogcast/podcast)
Number of shows produced in 2008: 42
Number of show downloads in 2008: 9.3 million
Average show length: One hour and seven minutes

 

MajorNelson.com registered users

7,667 users registered in 2008 bringing us to a total of 19,472 registered users

Average Gamerscore of registered users: 16,224

Chat stats from our IRC server at chat.majornelson.com:
Unique MN.com users that have connected and logged in to the chat: 166
Total users online during the VGAs: 343
Characters typed: 3,789,292

 

And finally, the number of emails received at Major-at Xbox-dot com during 2008: 61,512


Again, thanks for a great 2008 and I look forward to an even better 2009 with you.

Have fun, play fair and I’ll see you online.

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Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: Download The Lord of the Rings: Conquest™ online multiplayer demo and choose your side! Fight for either Good or Evil in the battle for Middle-earth!
 

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Just in under the wire, it’s the final show of 2008. Thanks for all your support through out the year. We’re looking forward to a great 2009

This week’s show:
Co-host : e
We discuss the Holiday season
The great Seattle Blizzard of 2008
What we’re playing
Name the Game
Xbox 101
Much more…

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Format:
52:59, 24.7 MB, (MP3)

Link dump (some of the things mentioned in this episode:

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0708469/trivia
http://www.cesweb.org/
http://kotaku.com/5118706/castle-crashers-with-major-nelson
http://majornelson.com/archive/2008/12/30/new-avatar-clothes-now-available.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomorra_(film)
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010055-gomorra/

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Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: United States
Dash Text: Merv Griffin's Crosswords™ combines over a thousand unique and challenging crossword puzzles with fast-paced game show action in an incredibly addictive and entertaining game for the whole family. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

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It’s almost New Years, and that means some new Avatar clothes! As always, all clothing choices are free, and will remain available:

 

For the guys, we now have:

Pixel Art Hoodie
Rave Baseball Cap
Dark Purple Jeans
Green Skinny Fit Jeans
Pink Sweat Bands

The ladies have these new items available:

Green Chunky Ring
Red Chunky Ring
Yellow Fingerless Gloves
Blue Fingerless Gloves
Chunky Beaded Bracelet
Day-glo Zebra Print Pumps
Rave Baseball Cap

 

Remember: It is easy to tell what is new when you are in the avatar editor, just look for the gold star. Any item of clothing with a gold star is new since the last time you signed in.

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Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based onUU’s)

1    CoD: World at War
2    Halo 3
3    Gears of War 2
4    Call of Duty 4
5    Left 4 Dead
6    GTA IV
7    Guitar Hero World Tour
8    Fallout 3
9    Madden NFL 09
10    Fable II

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)

1    Castle Crashers
2    Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
3    A Kingdom for Keflings
4    Worms
5    UNO
6    Banjo-Kazooie
7    Puzzle Arcade
8    Bomberman Live
9    Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
10   Portal: Still Alive

The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.

Original Xbox Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)

1    Halo 2
2    Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
3    Fable
4    Counter-Strike
5    Conker: Live Reloaded
6    Call of Duty 3
7    Doom 3
8    Star Wars: Battlefront
9    Splinter Cell Chaos
10    Burnout 3

Top Community GamesNEW!(Full Versions purchased)
1     Golden Royal Blackjack
2     Fireplace
3     Word Soup
4     Snowmans Dilemma
5     Weapon of Choice
6     CarneyVale Showtime
7     EZMuze Break and House edition
8     Johnny Platform's Biscuit Romp
9     sin(Surfing)
10     Dr. Popper

These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade and Community Games, full versions purchased during the week.

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Content: "Space Truckin'"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Space Truckin'"--Deep Purple. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Hymn 43"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Hymn 43"--Jethro Tull. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Funk #49"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Funk #49"--James Gang. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Take Back the City'"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Take Back the City'"--Snow Patrol. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

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Content: NINJA BLADE Demo Ver.
Price: Free
Availability: Only in Japan
Dash Text: [CERO: D] シネマティックアクション「ニンジャブレイド」の体験版です。東京の摩天楼を舞台に繰り広げられるダイナミックなアクションの数々。まるでアクション映画のワンシーンのようなドライブ感と臨場感溢れるゲームプレイが可能です。この体験版では製品版の一部を体験できます。

Add to your Xbox 360 download queue  

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It’s been a sucky week in terms of weather up here in Seattle but it looks like we’re finally out of the woods – for now. I wanted to let you know that I will not have a show this Sunday (Dec. 28) due to my personal schedule being pretty busy now that we’re beginning to thaw. I know that that makes two weeks in a row with out a show, but e and I plan to go in to the studio this week and record a rare mid-week show since we’re both anxious to record a show and finish up 2008 properly.

 

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Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Asia
Dash Text: Puzzle Arcade - the online jigsaw game with a twist! Multiple ways to play, loads of cool features and endless possibilities. Download the full version to experience Xbox LIVE Vision Camera support, multiplayer modes and access to downloadable content. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

 

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Price: Free
Availability: Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,INTENSE VIOLENCE] Download the demo for Legendary™, a first person shooter where the beasts of mythology have been unleashed on the modern world. Use heavy weapons and special powers to fight werewolves, minotaurs and more in this incredible fight for survival.

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Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based onUU’s)
1 Halo 3
2 CoD: World at War
3 Call of Duty 4
4 Gears of War 2
5 GTA IV
6 Dash of Destruction
7 Left 4 Dead
8 Madden NFL 09
9 FIFA 09
10 Fable II

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)
1  Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
2  Bomberman Live
3  A Kingdom for Keflings
4  Castle Crashers
5  Worms
6  UNO
7  Banjo-Kazooie
8  Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
9  Portal: Still Alive
10  Braid

The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.

Original Xbox Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)
1 Halo 2
2 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
3 Fable
4 Counter-Strike
5 Conker: Live Reloaded
6 Call of Duty 3
7 Splinter Cell Chaos
8 Battlefield 2: MC
9 Star Wars: Battlefront
10 Doom 3

Top Community GamesNEW!(Full Versions purchased)
1  Golden Royal Blackjack
2  Snowmans Dilemma
3  Word Soup
4  Weapon of Choice
5  Tower Revolution
6  World Molder
7  Couples Sudoku
8  Petank Party
9  sin(Surfing)
10  Classicard

These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade and Community Games, full versions purchased during the week.

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Halo: Combat Evolved is now available for 600 Points

Add this to your Xbox 360 download queue.

Remember: You must be signed in as a Gold Member to see the lower price.

 

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Price: 240 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Asia or India
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Rockin' the Holidays 2008 Pack. This pack includes "Blue Christmas" by the Pretenders, "Christmas in the Time To Say I Love You" by Billy Squier, and "Hanukkah Blessings" by Barenaked Ladies. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. This song game track pack includes three song game tracks at a discounted rate over individual purchases. Many Rock Band songs are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These songs are exactly the same. Be aware that it is possible to download the same song twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Blue Christmas"
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Asia or India
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Blue Christmas"--the Pretenders. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Christmas is the Time To Say I Love You"
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Asia or India
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Christmas is the Time To Say I Love You"--Billy Squier . PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Hanukkah Blessings"
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Asia or India
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Hanukkah Blessings"--Barenaked Ladies. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: Foo Fighters Pack 01
Price: 440 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Asia or India
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Foo Fighters Pack 01. This pack includes "DOA," "Times Like These," and "This Is a Call" by Foo Fighters. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. This song game track pack includes three song game tracks at a discounted rate over individual purchases. Many Rock Band songs are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These songs are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Times Like These"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Size: 94.04 MB
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Times Like These"--Foo Fighters. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "DOA"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "DOA"--Foo Fighters. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "This Is a Call"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "This Is a Call"--Foo Fighters. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

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Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring "Your Face" by Pepper, "Jimi" by Slightly Stoopid, and "Sacrifice" by The Expendables. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

Content: Hard Rock Track Pack
Price: 440 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring "Use Me" by Hinder, "Light It Up" by Rev Theory, and "Because of You" by Nickelback. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Light It Up" by Rev Theory
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "Light It Up" by Rev Theory downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Because of You" by Nickelback
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "Because of You" by Nickelback downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Use Me" by Hinder
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "Use Me" by Hinder downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

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For the final Holiday Deal of the Week we have Halo: Combat Evolved. Starting tomorrow this Xbox Original, normally priced at 1200 points, will be 600 points (a savings of 50% ) for Gold members in all Xbox LIVE regions.

The lower prices will kick in tomorrow and will last for a week.

 

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Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Japan
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Download the demo.
Add this demo to your Xbox 360 download queue

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Now that many of you have the Holiday Theme and Snow Globe how about turning your Xbox 360 into a virtual fireplace? Xbox LIVE Member SniperED007 used the XNA tools and whipped himself up a nice little project that has all the sights and sounds of a nice wintery fireplace. You can see video of Fireplace at XNA.com, and you can add the demo directly to your Xbox 360 download queue*. According to SniperED007, Fireplace will allow you to ‘Enjoy the awesome ambiance of a crackling fireplace in your living room. With realistic smoldering embers and flickering flames it sets the perfect backdrop for a relaxing evening.’   The full version will cost you 400 points.

*Currently available in Xbox LIVE Community Game supported regions only.

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ThemeTitle: Subway

Content: Subway Eat Fresh Theme
Price: Free
Availability: United States
Dash Text: Download the latest free theme, brought to you by Subway

TrailerTitle: Mirror's Edge™

Content: Mirror's Edge Live Action Trailer (HD)
Price: Free
Availability: Canada and United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) BLOOD,LANGUAGE,VIOLENCE] Check out the live action trailer for Mirror's Edge, and experience the thrill of the chase as the Runner is trying to stay one step ahead. On the Mirror's Edge, your speed is all that matters.

Title: アイドルマスター ライブフォーユー！

Content: アイドルマスターL4U!トレーラー11
Price: Free
Availability: Only in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan
Dash Text: アイドルマスター ライブフォーユー！のプロモーションムービー第11弾です。 (Not Rated)

In Game ContentTitle: オトメディウスG

Content: オトメディウスG　追加BGM vol.1 空羽亜乃亜 パック
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Japan
Dash Text: [CERO: C] 【追加BGM01　空羽亜乃亜をイメージしたBGMのパックです。本パックを使用すると、ステージBGMを変更することが出来ます。】 このアイテムの返金はありません。詳細については www.xbox.com/live/accounts を参照してください

Content: オトメディウスG　追加BGM vol.2 エリュー・トロン パック
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Japan
Dash Text: [CERO: C] 【追加BGM02　エリュー・トロンをイメージしたBGMのパックです。本パックを使用すると、ステージBGMを変更することが出来ます。】 このアイテムの返金はありません。詳細については www.xbox.com/live/accounts を参照してください

Title: Lips

Content: "Virtual Insanity"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Belgium, France, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom
Size: 70.79 MB
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD CARTOON VIOLENCE,MILD LYRICS,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,USE OF TOBACCO] Purchase this Premium Song to add "Virtual Insanity" as performed by Jamiroquai to your Lips library. You’ll get the song’s track, chart, and lyrics. A Lips game disc is required to play this downloadable content. Once your purchase is complete, go to Get Music in the game, and then add this song to your library. Visit lips.com to check out all the songs you can get, song credits, news, and join the Lips community. (Note: No original video is available with this Premium Song offering.) There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Over My Head (Cable Car)"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Canada, India, Japan, Korea, United States
Size: 72.29 MB
Dash Text: [PEGI: 12+] Purchase this Premium Song to add "Over My Head (Cable Car)" as performed by The Fray to your Lips library. You’ll get the song’s track, chart, and lyrics. A Lips game disc is required to play this downloadable content. Once your purchase is complete, go to Get Music in the game, and then add this song to your library. Visit lips.com to check out all the songs you can get, song credits, news, and join the Lips community. (Note: No original video is available with this Premium Song offering.) There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Prisoner of Society"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except India, Japan, Korea
Size: 70.04 MB
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD CARTOON VIOLENCE,MILD LYRICS,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,USE OF TOBACCO] Purchase this Premium Song to add "Prisoner of Society" as performed by The Living End to your Lips library. You’ll get the song’s track, chart, and lyrics. A Lips game disc is required to play this downloadable content. Once your purchase is complete, go to Get Music in the game, and then add this song to your library. Visit lips.com to check out all the songs you can get, song credits, news, and join the Lips community. (Note: No original video is available with this Premium Song offering.) There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Every Little Step"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except India, Japan, Korea
Size: 75.76 MB
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD CARTOON VIOLENCE,MILD LYRICS,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,USE OF TOBACCO] Purchase this Premium Song to add "Every Little Step" as performed by Bobby Brown to your Lips library. You’ll get the song’s track, chart, and lyrics. A Lips game disc is required to play this downloadable content. Once your purchase is complete, go to Get Music in the game, and then add this song to your library. Visit lips.com to check out all the songs you can get, song credits, news, and join the Lips community. (Note: No original video is available with this Premium Song offering.) There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Title: Civ. Revolution JP

Content: CivRevolution Eternal Pack
Price: 300 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Japan
Dash Text: [CERO: B] Eternal Pack - Download content for Civilization Revolution このアイテムの返金はありません。詳細については www.xbox.com/live/accounts を参照してください

Content: CivRevolution Iconic Pack
Price: 300 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Japan
Dash Text: [CERO: B] Iconic Pack - Download content for Civilization Revolution このアイテムの返金はありません。詳細については www.xbox.com/live/accounts を参照してください

Gamer PictureTitle: Subway

Content: Subway Eat Fresh Picture Pack
Price: Free
Availability: United States
Dash Text: Download the latest free picture pack from Subway

 

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Content: Left 4 Dead Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Japan
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) ALCOHOL REFERENCE] Download the demo.

This is the same demo previously released in other regions.

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Content: The Eagles Track Pack
Price: 440 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring "Life In the Fast Lane", "One of These Nights" and "Frail Grasp on the Big Picture" by The Eagles. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

 

Content: "One of These Nights" by The Eagles
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "One of These Nights" by The Eagles downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Life In The Fast Lane" by The Eagles
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "Life In The Fast Lane" by The Eagles downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Frail Grasp on the Big Picture" by The Eagles
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Size: 53.81 MB
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "Frail Grasp on the Big Picture" by The Eagles downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

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Content: Dash of Destruction
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: Dash your way through the city as a hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex in search of a Doritos delivery truck, or as a terrified truck zooming in and out of the T-Rex’s path of destruction in search of its drop-off points. Enjoy the fast-paced action as a single player or join with friends! This game requires the Xbox 360 hard drive or the 512MB Memory Unit for storage. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts

Add this to your Xbox 360 download queue