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Bleeding Edge TV 296: New Xbox Experience definitive walkthrough video

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, High Score, Design, Features, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Podcasts, Video Games, Videocasts, Videos


We know a lot of you owners are counting down the days to November 19th, which is the day that everyone will be able to download the dashboard update. Until then, we figured we’d give you a nice, full walkthrough of the update and its interface. Our friends up in Redmond were able to send the update to one of our two Xbox 360 consoles, which in turn, allows us to bring you this exclusive first-look walkthrough.

We show you everything, from the boot-up video, the new HDTV display output options, Xbox avatars, , and a whole lot more. Our early thoughts? We love it. In fact, we love it so much, that we now hate our second Xbox 360, which still has the old, busted blade interface. We want NXE on that one as well.

One thing we mentioned in the video that we need to clarify, though. As it turns out, Netflix HD streaming should be available on other Netflix-enabled hardware devices on November 19th as well, as opposed to HD streaming being exclusive to the Xbox 360 at first.

Oh, and be sure to check our New Xbox Experience gallery if you wanna see some screenshots in addition to the video - and if you have any NXE questions about anything we didn’t cover, or didn’t delve into enough, let us know on the forum.


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Bleeding Edge TV 181: PAX 2007 Wrap-Up with Gear Live and GamerAndy

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, High Score, Features, Podcasts, Video Games, Videocasts


Gear Live and GamerAndy are back, bringing you their final thoughts from 2007, this time bringing Bobby Blackwolf along for the ride. We go over all the things we were impressed with at PAX, along with the things that left a bad taste in our mouths. We get into a deep discussion on how even hardcore games are starting to cater to the casual gamer, and how it seems that it isn’t necessarily a good thing. Did you know that you can do almost everything in just by pushing forward on the analog stick? Where is the skill in that? If you missed the 2007 Penny Arcade Expo and love video games, this is one to watch.


Bleeding Edge TV 172: Carnival Games for Wii Previewed

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: High Score, Short Bytes, Features, Home Entertainment, Video Games, Videocasts


We take you to the floor of the Nintendo Media Summit to give you a sneak peek at Carnival Games for . In the same vein as Wii Sports, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Wii Play, and others, Carnival Games aims to pack a lot of minigames into their title, but they differentiate themselves by taking you on a trip to the carnival. Expect a total of 35 games to be found at your disposal, including the Dunk Tank, Alley Ball (Skee Ball), Shoot the Ducks, Milk Can Toss, Test of Strength, etc. Check out the video for the full scoop on the game, including gameplay footage.


Bleeding Edge TV 169: AMD Explains How Quad Core Chips Should Be Made

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Gizmatic, High Score, Short Bytes, Features, PC / Laptop, Video Games, Videocasts


Okay, we have been hearing a lot about dual core and quad core processors coming out of both the and camps. Now that has released the Octo-core Mac Pro, people are wondering about the benefit of having all these cores at their disposal. In this video, we speak with AMD about what they believe is the fundamental difference between the way they do Quad Core chips as opposed to the way Intel does it. Check out the video to see how AMD feels quad core computing should be done.


Bleeding Edge TV 167: Inside AMD’s Performance Testing Lab

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, High Score, Features, PC / Laptop, Video Games, Videocasts


While we were out visiting AMD, they gave us the opportunity to enter their Performance Testing Lab, an area guarded by dual steel doors that seemingly required both a key and special knocking code in order to enter. Once inside and sure that our lives were safe, we spoke with Mark Welker about how AMD tests their chip technologies across different platforms, software, and games. He talks to us about benchmarks, what they mean in the real world, and how they can be gamed to show what you want them to show. Even better, Mark gives out his corporate email address and offers to send the performance testing scripts to anyone who asks so that people at home can do it themselves. Just drop him an email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and tell him Gear Live sent you. Check the video for the full scoop.


Bleeding Edge TV 166: Myst Online URU Live Interview

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Gear Live friend Doug Dobbins was able to sit down and chat with Rand Miller of Cyan Worlds, the folks behind Myst, Riven, and URU Live. We get a first-hand look at URU Live, the concepts behind it, and how it came about through association with GameTap. Rand gives us a peek into his mind as it pertains to gaming, both as a developer and as a fan of the medium. Check the video for the full scoop.


CES 2007 Video: MX Talks Blu-ray Network Games On The Bus

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Gizmatic, Short Bytes, CES, CES 2007, Features, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Video Games, Videocasts


Both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD feature advanced technologies to provide interactive features to consumers. We interviewed Ole Lutjens on the bus to CES and he told us about some upcoming network aware games coming to Blu-ray discs.


Bleeding Edge 071: CES 2007: The Novint Falcon Takes Gaming To The Next Level

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: High Score, Short Bytes, Accessories, CES, CES 2007, Features, PC / Laptop, Video Games, Videocasts


We spent some time with the folks from Novint to get a look at the Novint Falcon. We walked away quite impressed, as the Falcon definitely lived up to the claim of delivering a more immersive gaming experience. Basically, you use a controller hoked up to three arms, which are connected to an orb of sorts. We know, it sounds confusing, but that is why we have video for you to take a gander at.


Bleeding Edge 063: Mind Camp Wrap-Up Featuring Nintendo Wii

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, High Score, Features, Home Entertainment, Video Games, Videocasts


At the last Seattle Mind Camp, Nintendo dropped by to give the attendees an early taste of Wii, one week early. The result? Fierce competition, a tournament that wasn’t for the weak of heart, and a whole lot of fun. We cover Seattle Mind Camp 3.0 in this episode, and focus on the fun that was had with Wii.

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Bleeding Edge 062: Waiting For Wii - The Launch Day Experience

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, High Score, Features, Home Entertainment, Video Games, Videocasts


Alright guys, so Wii launched on November 19 nationwide, and we were one of the proud many folks who waited in line for half a day or more in order to purchase one on launch day. Of course, we had The Bleeding Edge crew there, cameras in tow, so that we could capture the entire experience. What you will find within is a tale of gamers passionate about Nintendo, passionate about schwag, and passionate about stealing each others cookies and soda and passing the snacks down the line when no one was looking.  Yeah - it happened. Seriously though, what do you expect from over 250 anxious gamers who can’t wait to get their hands on their Wii? Hit the video to view the madness.

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