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joystiq.com - 6/24/2009

Xbox Live: 'Community Games' become 'Indie Games'

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Microsoft has released version 3.1 of its XNA Game Studio software to independent developers and, in doing so, revealed that a name change is in store for what's now known as Xbox Live Community Games. Beginning in July, these indie games will be known as ... Xbox Live Indie Games. We like ...

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examiner.com - 6/26/2009

1 vs 100 available to all Xbox owners this weekend

— examiner.com — The Xbox Live beta for 1 vs 100 has been, up until now, reserved for only gold... subscribers.  Starting now and through the weekend, however, all users will be able to try the game.That means that anyone with a silver membership to live (the free ... (more) 1 vs 100 available to all Xbox owners this weekend

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examiner.com - 6/28/2009

Xbox Live Avatar awards currently in beta

— examiner.com — While viewing your profile of played games over at Xbox.com, you might notice a an odd icon... on certain games that simply says Beta 2009.According to Joystiq, this is the Beta Build for the upcoming Avatar awards program for Microsoft.  This is ... (more) Xbox Live Avatar awards currently in beta

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xcm.cc - 6/22/2009

XCM: Eye Candy Shell Smooth Crystal

— xcm.cc — Tired of the original color of your NDSi handheld console? This is your answer. XCM Eye-Candy shell... (Crystal series) - Made from the best quality super clear acrylic plastic available. These cases will bring out the beauty of your handheld like no ... (more) XCM: Eye Candy Shell Smooth Crystal

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Race your eyeballs to this Halfbrick Rocket Race trailer
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Dishwasher dev defends Xbox Community Games
Joystiq [Xbox] — ... After Clover developer Binary Tweed made its disappointment in the game's sales clear, it laid a portion of the blame at the feet of Microsoft and its Community Games platform (soon to be renamed Indie Games). James Silva -- head of Dishwasher developer Ska Studios -- has posted something of a rebuttal on his company's blog. His comments aren't directed expressly toward Binary Tweed, but rather toward any developer that thinks the service is an instant goldmine. Silva points out that, even with its faults, Community ...