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Xbox 360 Repair
Xbox360 repair can be frustrating if you do not have the proper instructions or tools to guide you. Your Xbox360 is without doubt, one of the precious possessions that you are proud of, but it is not infallible.
An Xbox360 repair can be done by yourself and in the convenience of your own home. Make sure your system is clean and is getting proper airflow. To improve your system airflow, trying blowing compressed air into the perforations located on the back and sides of the system.
If that does not work and you are feeling more adventurous, you can disassemble your Xbox360 and further inspect it for damage. However, you should be aware that this form of Xbox360 repair would void your warranty.
Xbox360 Repair Quick Steps:
1. Unplug the power and AV cables and open your console. Do not forget to unplug the console...seriously.
2. Disconnect your DVD drive and remove it from the chassis.
3. Disconnect and remove your fan and fan shroud from the chassis.
4. Lift out your circuit board from the chassis.
5. Remove the x-clamps.
6. Remove your heat sinks, the studs from the heat sinks and clean the thermal paste off of the CPU, GPU and heat sinks.
7. Put thermal paste on CPU and GPU.
8. Put the x-clamp kit screws and washers (these replace the x-clamps and studs) into the circuit board.
9. Screw the heat sinks in place with the x-clamp kit screws.
10. Put the circuit board back into the chassis.
11. Connect the DVD drive and the fan. Do not snap the fan back in place yet. Place the fan face down (stickers down) with one fan over the CPU and one over the DVD drive. Reconnect the power and the AV cables. Turn on the Xbox 360 for 15 minutes and let it overheat. After 15 minutes turn the console off and let it cool down for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes turn the unit back on and you should be rewarded with green lights.
An Xbox360 repair should always be a "do it yourself project" since if you turn the Xbox 360 to Microsoft for repair your wait time would be 4-8 weeks.
An Xbox360 repair can be done by yourself and in the convenience of your own home. Make sure your system is clean and is getting proper airflow. To improve your system airflow, trying blowing compressed air into the perforations located on the back and sides of the system.
If that does not work and you are feeling more adventurous, you can disassemble your Xbox360 and further inspect it for damage. However, you should be aware that this form of Xbox360 repair would void your warranty.
Xbox360 Repair Quick Steps:
1. Unplug the power and AV cables and open your console. Do not forget to unplug the console...seriously.
2. Disconnect your DVD drive and remove it from the chassis.
3. Disconnect and remove your fan and fan shroud from the chassis.
4. Lift out your circuit board from the chassis.
5. Remove the x-clamps.
6. Remove your heat sinks, the studs from the heat sinks and clean the thermal paste off of the CPU, GPU and heat sinks.
7. Put thermal paste on CPU and GPU.
8. Put the x-clamp kit screws and washers (these replace the x-clamps and studs) into the circuit board.
9. Screw the heat sinks in place with the x-clamp kit screws.
10. Put the circuit board back into the chassis.
11. Connect the DVD drive and the fan. Do not snap the fan back in place yet. Place the fan face down (stickers down) with one fan over the CPU and one over the DVD drive. Reconnect the power and the AV cables. Turn on the Xbox 360 for 15 minutes and let it overheat. After 15 minutes turn the console off and let it cool down for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes turn the unit back on and you should be rewarded with green lights.
An Xbox360 repair should always be a "do it yourself project" since if you turn the Xbox 360 to Microsoft for repair your wait time would be 4-8 weeks.
Halo 3
Bungie Studios has always given gamers feature and graphics rich games. It had made 'Oni' while 'third person shooters' were just testing the tides of gaming waters. For it's latest offering, Bungie Studios, now bought over by Microsoft Game Studios, will offer HDR lighting for Halo 3. Also,the draw distance in the game will be more than 10 miles. It remains to be seen whether the draw distance will make a difference to the AI and the interactivity in the game. Halo 3 will also incorporate real time reflections on certain surfaces.
Much of the atmosphere, like the foliage and other kinds will have physics enabled and will therefore react to player's presence, bullet shots and throw real time shadows and effects. Other atmospheric effects, like dust, water and wind will be physics enabled. Simply put, nothing in the game will be mere eye candy. Everything will be a moving and working effect in the game.The final game may also see seagulls, cockatoos and other fauna.
The game play of the game is also said to be extensively revamped. The Artificial Intelligence in the game will be enhanced. The enhancements include 'Brute Mentality', the Marine's shootingskills on Warthogs, and other maneuvers during battle. Even the controller of the game will be seeing a change, with the right bumper used as the action button, while the X button will be used for a as yet undisclosed action in the game. Players will further be able to record in game audio and video and transfer it through the XBox live.
Along with futuristic gameplay, Halo 3 has more than eleven human weapons and around twelve covenant weapons. The weapons range from the MA53 assault rifle to the W/AV M6 Grindell/Galileian Nonlinear Rifle (Spartan Laser). The covenant weapons range from Particle Beam Rifle to Covenant Plasma Cannon. There is a undisclosed new weapon in the Covenant range of weapons.
'Halo 3' also sees a flurry of human as well as covenant vehicles. The human vehicles range from M12 LRV Warthog to the M808B Scorpion tank, while the Covenant vehicles start from the Banshee to the Chopper.Therefore, Halo 3 weapons and vehicles should keep the average gamer quite content for a while.
Much of the atmosphere, like the foliage and other kinds will have physics enabled and will therefore react to player's presence, bullet shots and throw real time shadows and effects. Other atmospheric effects, like dust, water and wind will be physics enabled. Simply put, nothing in the game will be mere eye candy. Everything will be a moving and working effect in the game.The final game may also see seagulls, cockatoos and other fauna.
The game play of the game is also said to be extensively revamped. The Artificial Intelligence in the game will be enhanced. The enhancements include 'Brute Mentality', the Marine's shootingskills on Warthogs, and other maneuvers during battle. Even the controller of the game will be seeing a change, with the right bumper used as the action button, while the X button will be used for a as yet undisclosed action in the game. Players will further be able to record in game audio and video and transfer it through the XBox live.
Along with futuristic gameplay, Halo 3 has more than eleven human weapons and around twelve covenant weapons. The weapons range from the MA53 assault rifle to the W/AV M6 Grindell/Galileian Nonlinear Rifle (Spartan Laser). The covenant weapons range from Particle Beam Rifle to Covenant Plasma Cannon. There is a undisclosed new weapon in the Covenant range of weapons.
'Halo 3' also sees a flurry of human as well as covenant vehicles. The human vehicles range from M12 LRV Warthog to the M808B Scorpion tank, while the Covenant vehicles start from the Banshee to the Chopper.Therefore, Halo 3 weapons and vehicles should keep the average gamer quite content for a while.
Top Ten XBox 360 Games of November
10. Devil May Cry 4
Although it took four games, Xbox gamers are finally going to be able to get their hands on the Devil May Cry Series. This time around, the usual series protagonist Dante will not be the main playable character. Instead, you’ll play as Nero; whose one arm resembles a demon’s and is the source for his Devil Bringer Power. This power will bring a new combat feature in addition to guns and swords, allowing him to grab distant enemies. Not much else is known about the story of the game. Dante’s involvement has been confirmed but remains a mystery.
9. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Out of all the aspects of the Star Wars universe, the Force is probably one of the best resources for a video game, and Lucas Arts is planning on using the concept, along with new technology to make sure players can feel its power. Using the Havok physics engine and the Euphoria engine (which gives all NPC’s a nervous system that causes their animations to react in real time to various stimuli), the game will ensure players are given an enormous amount of interactivity with the world using the Force. The story takes place between episodes 3 and 4, and you will play as Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, who has yet to be named. So far the trailers have shown the force powers having a tremendous effect on the environment and enemies. Lucas Arts has also stated that the storyline will contain highly significant events that will echo throughout the Star Wars universe, making this one of the most important Star Wars games in a long time
8. Turok
Ever since Turok: Evolution, the series has been on a bit of a hiatus, and with the last game it definitely didn’t go out with a bang. However there is hope as Propaganda Games is attempting to breathe new life into the series by going back to what makes a classic Turok experience. The game features lush jungle environments loaded with enemies both dinosaur and human. Also, the player will be able to provoke dinosaurs to working for their advantage, and have them attack their human opponents. However, if the dinosaurs decide that you look like a meal a mini-game type brawl will break out. Although there is the usual layout of high tech guns, more basic weapons like the bow and knife have been given more uses for stealthy gameplay. Hopefully these changes will give Turok back that primal feel of hunting, and being hunted by, one of nature’s most terrifying creations.
7. Mercenaries 2
The first Mercenaries was probably the most original take on the sandbox game since Grand Theft Auto, so it’s only natural to have high expectations for the sequel. Developer Pandemic has set the game in Venezuela, which has been invaded by various factions after a tyrant seizes control over the country’s oil supply. This time gamers will have to work a little harder to hijack vehicles by completing a mini game to boot the operator out of the controls. Another new feature is the ability to build a Private Military Company, and hire mercenaries to assist you in battle. Finally, gamers will be able to participate in the fun together with co op, which should make for a great addition to the open ended gameplay.
6. Condemned 2: Bloodshot
The first Condemned was one of the best 360 launch titles and is still regarded as one of the scariest games the console has to offer. Condemned 2 takes place a year after the first game, where the main character Ethan, has become a homeless alcoholic, and will be suffering from even more severe illusions than last time. The innovative melee combat of the series will make a return with an all new fighting system featuring offensive and defensive combos, as well as over 40 finishing moves. Multiplayer will also be included featuring modes such as Deathmatch, Circle of Death, and a hobo fighting arena, at the moment the number of players supported has not been confirmed.
5. Tom Clancy's EndWar
It has been a while since the Clancy series has come up with a completely new brand and to make it even more interesting, Ubisoft has stated the game is an RTS but not in the traditional sense, since it will focus on smaller scale battles. The game is set in the year 2016 during an energy crisis that has the world falling apart, which has divided the nations of Earth into three factions: Russian Spetsnaz, the European Federation Enforcers Corps, and the United States’ Joint Strike Force.
One of the things that separates EndWar from any other RTS is the camera, which is placed from the perspective of one of the units under command, and can be swapped to other units. Another exciting aspect is the multiplayer mode, which is said to be massive multiplayer in which online battles will take place in over 40 locations across the globe, and each faction’s hold on territory will continually change based on the number of victories or defeats. EndWar is sounding pretty ambitious, and with this new take on the RTS hopefully the game will play well on a 360.
4. Ninja Gaiden 2
Original Xbox gamers all have some very fond and frustrating memories of Tecmo’s very hard core action game Ninja Gaiden. Ryu Hyabusa is making his return exclusively to the 360 with even more frenetic action, and if you’ve seen the gameplay video, an unbelievable amount of blood. The game will feature new weapons, a 30 hour long story mode, the return of the Master Ninja Tournament, and a new health system that regenerates at save points for all you ninja dogs out there. Another new gameplay element is the obliteration moves which allow Ryu to eviscerate numerous opponents in one swift movement.
3. Fallout 3
One of the most anticipated RPGS of next year, Fallout 3 is promising some ambitious RPG gameplay and is being brought to us by the folks at Bethesda, who were responsible for the last two Elder Scrolls games. The game takes place in 2077, after a nuclear holocaust which drove thousands of people into underground vaults, emerging hundreds of years later into a wasteland inhabited by mutants and various other vile things. The game begins in one of these underground vaults, where the player is eventually tasked with venturing out into a 1950’s style futuristic world that was ravaged by the apocalyptic war. What you do after that is up to you as the game allows the player to freely traverse the world looking for quests. Unlike the previous Fallout games, this one will take place in the first person, although Bethesda has made it clear that this is no FPS, saying that combat will be determined by the player’s skill set. Even though it’s still a ways off, Fallout 3 is looking to be a very engrossing RPG with an almost overwhelming amount of depth, if you’re a big Oblivion fan keep your eyes on this one.
2. Halo Wars
From the titles being announced for next year, it’s looking like the RTS genre is really starting to flourish on consoles, and is also arriving in new forms more suited to a 360 controller. Halo Wars is one of the most important games for the Xbox community, as it is the first spin off game of the Halo franchise, and everyone is wondering if it will live up to the series’ past success. The game takes place before the events of the first Halo game, and will be set around humanity’s first engagements with the Covenant.
Developer Ensemble studios have designed the game for the 360 from the ground up, and made various adjustments so an RTS can work on a console. Creating units and managing resources will be done by bringing up a rotary menu and selecting whichever option you wish for simple administration of your army. So far it looks like Ensemble is doing a good job of recreating classic Halo vehicles and characters, that all behave like any fan would expect. And yes, you will be able to command Spartans, but there is no word yet if any of them will be Master Chief.
1. GTA 4
Although there are a lot of great games coming out next year, nothing quite matches the sequel to one of gamings most successful and controversial franchises of all time. GTA 4 returns the series to a very beautiful next-gen version of Liberty City, where you will be playing as Niko Bellic, who has come to aid his brother Roman who has gotten himself into trouble with the wrong people. The game will be bringing numerous changes to the series, one most importantly is that jacking cars will now involve more effort than pressing a button; Niko must first break the glass and then hot wire the care before driving off.
The game also possesses a new cover system for combat similar to Gears of War, in order to replace the cumbersome controls of previous GTA titles. The way your wanted level works has also changed, as the player must now escape a zone in which the police are searching, the higher the wanted level the bigger the zone. There is still a lot more to be revealed about the game, such as multiplayer modes, but it is already apparent that Rockstar is intent on making GTA 4 the next true evolution of the series.
Although it took four games, Xbox gamers are finally going to be able to get their hands on the Devil May Cry Series. This time around, the usual series protagonist Dante will not be the main playable character. Instead, you’ll play as Nero; whose one arm resembles a demon’s and is the source for his Devil Bringer Power. This power will bring a new combat feature in addition to guns and swords, allowing him to grab distant enemies. Not much else is known about the story of the game. Dante’s involvement has been confirmed but remains a mystery.
9. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Out of all the aspects of the Star Wars universe, the Force is probably one of the best resources for a video game, and Lucas Arts is planning on using the concept, along with new technology to make sure players can feel its power. Using the Havok physics engine and the Euphoria engine (which gives all NPC’s a nervous system that causes their animations to react in real time to various stimuli), the game will ensure players are given an enormous amount of interactivity with the world using the Force. The story takes place between episodes 3 and 4, and you will play as Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, who has yet to be named. So far the trailers have shown the force powers having a tremendous effect on the environment and enemies. Lucas Arts has also stated that the storyline will contain highly significant events that will echo throughout the Star Wars universe, making this one of the most important Star Wars games in a long time
8. Turok
Ever since Turok: Evolution, the series has been on a bit of a hiatus, and with the last game it definitely didn’t go out with a bang. However there is hope as Propaganda Games is attempting to breathe new life into the series by going back to what makes a classic Turok experience. The game features lush jungle environments loaded with enemies both dinosaur and human. Also, the player will be able to provoke dinosaurs to working for their advantage, and have them attack their human opponents. However, if the dinosaurs decide that you look like a meal a mini-game type brawl will break out. Although there is the usual layout of high tech guns, more basic weapons like the bow and knife have been given more uses for stealthy gameplay. Hopefully these changes will give Turok back that primal feel of hunting, and being hunted by, one of nature’s most terrifying creations.
7. Mercenaries 2
The first Mercenaries was probably the most original take on the sandbox game since Grand Theft Auto, so it’s only natural to have high expectations for the sequel. Developer Pandemic has set the game in Venezuela, which has been invaded by various factions after a tyrant seizes control over the country’s oil supply. This time gamers will have to work a little harder to hijack vehicles by completing a mini game to boot the operator out of the controls. Another new feature is the ability to build a Private Military Company, and hire mercenaries to assist you in battle. Finally, gamers will be able to participate in the fun together with co op, which should make for a great addition to the open ended gameplay.
6. Condemned 2: Bloodshot
The first Condemned was one of the best 360 launch titles and is still regarded as one of the scariest games the console has to offer. Condemned 2 takes place a year after the first game, where the main character Ethan, has become a homeless alcoholic, and will be suffering from even more severe illusions than last time. The innovative melee combat of the series will make a return with an all new fighting system featuring offensive and defensive combos, as well as over 40 finishing moves. Multiplayer will also be included featuring modes such as Deathmatch, Circle of Death, and a hobo fighting arena, at the moment the number of players supported has not been confirmed.
5. Tom Clancy's EndWar
It has been a while since the Clancy series has come up with a completely new brand and to make it even more interesting, Ubisoft has stated the game is an RTS but not in the traditional sense, since it will focus on smaller scale battles. The game is set in the year 2016 during an energy crisis that has the world falling apart, which has divided the nations of Earth into three factions: Russian Spetsnaz, the European Federation Enforcers Corps, and the United States’ Joint Strike Force.
One of the things that separates EndWar from any other RTS is the camera, which is placed from the perspective of one of the units under command, and can be swapped to other units. Another exciting aspect is the multiplayer mode, which is said to be massive multiplayer in which online battles will take place in over 40 locations across the globe, and each faction’s hold on territory will continually change based on the number of victories or defeats. EndWar is sounding pretty ambitious, and with this new take on the RTS hopefully the game will play well on a 360.
4. Ninja Gaiden 2
Original Xbox gamers all have some very fond and frustrating memories of Tecmo’s very hard core action game Ninja Gaiden. Ryu Hyabusa is making his return exclusively to the 360 with even more frenetic action, and if you’ve seen the gameplay video, an unbelievable amount of blood. The game will feature new weapons, a 30 hour long story mode, the return of the Master Ninja Tournament, and a new health system that regenerates at save points for all you ninja dogs out there. Another new gameplay element is the obliteration moves which allow Ryu to eviscerate numerous opponents in one swift movement.
3. Fallout 3
One of the most anticipated RPGS of next year, Fallout 3 is promising some ambitious RPG gameplay and is being brought to us by the folks at Bethesda, who were responsible for the last two Elder Scrolls games. The game takes place in 2077, after a nuclear holocaust which drove thousands of people into underground vaults, emerging hundreds of years later into a wasteland inhabited by mutants and various other vile things. The game begins in one of these underground vaults, where the player is eventually tasked with venturing out into a 1950’s style futuristic world that was ravaged by the apocalyptic war. What you do after that is up to you as the game allows the player to freely traverse the world looking for quests. Unlike the previous Fallout games, this one will take place in the first person, although Bethesda has made it clear that this is no FPS, saying that combat will be determined by the player’s skill set. Even though it’s still a ways off, Fallout 3 is looking to be a very engrossing RPG with an almost overwhelming amount of depth, if you’re a big Oblivion fan keep your eyes on this one.
2. Halo Wars
From the titles being announced for next year, it’s looking like the RTS genre is really starting to flourish on consoles, and is also arriving in new forms more suited to a 360 controller. Halo Wars is one of the most important games for the Xbox community, as it is the first spin off game of the Halo franchise, and everyone is wondering if it will live up to the series’ past success. The game takes place before the events of the first Halo game, and will be set around humanity’s first engagements with the Covenant.
Developer Ensemble studios have designed the game for the 360 from the ground up, and made various adjustments so an RTS can work on a console. Creating units and managing resources will be done by bringing up a rotary menu and selecting whichever option you wish for simple administration of your army. So far it looks like Ensemble is doing a good job of recreating classic Halo vehicles and characters, that all behave like any fan would expect. And yes, you will be able to command Spartans, but there is no word yet if any of them will be Master Chief.
1. GTA 4
Although there are a lot of great games coming out next year, nothing quite matches the sequel to one of gamings most successful and controversial franchises of all time. GTA 4 returns the series to a very beautiful next-gen version of Liberty City, where you will be playing as Niko Bellic, who has come to aid his brother Roman who has gotten himself into trouble with the wrong people. The game will be bringing numerous changes to the series, one most importantly is that jacking cars will now involve more effort than pressing a button; Niko must first break the glass and then hot wire the care before driving off.
The game also possesses a new cover system for combat similar to Gears of War, in order to replace the cumbersome controls of previous GTA titles. The way your wanted level works has also changed, as the player must now escape a zone in which the police are searching, the higher the wanted level the bigger the zone. There is still a lot more to be revealed about the game, such as multiplayer modes, but it is already apparent that Rockstar is intent on making GTA 4 the next true evolution of the series.
Gears of War 2 cheats for XBox 360
Bonus multiplayer skins
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding skin in Multiplayer mode:
Anthony Carmine: Successfully complete Act 1 in the original Gears Of War.
Minh Young Kim: Find 10 COG tags in the original Gears Of War.
RAAM: Defeat RAAM in the original Gears Of War.
Achievements
Accomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of Gamerscore points:
Green as Grass (10 points): Train the rook (any difficulty).
It's a Trap! (10 points): Story progression in Act 1, Chapter 2.
Escort Service (10 points): Story progression in Act 1, Chapter 4.
Girl About Town (10 points): Story progression in Act 1, Chapter 6.
That Sinking Feeling (10 points): Story progression in Act 2, Chapter 4.
Freebaird! (10 points): Story progression in Act 2, Chapter 5.
Heartbroken (10 points): Story progression in Act 2, Chapter 6.
Longitude and Attitude (10 points): Story progression in Act 3, Chapter 3.
Tanks for the Memories (10 points): Story progression in Act 3, Chapter 4.
Water Sports (10 points): Story progression in Act 3, Chapter 6.
There's a Time for Us (10 points): Story progression in Act 4, Chapter 2.
Better Wrapped in Beacon (10 points): Story progression in Act 4, Chapter 3.
Have Fun Storming the Castle (10 points): Story progression in Act 4, Chapter 6.
And the Horse You Rode in On (10 points): Story progression in Act 5, Chapter 1.
You Are the Support, Son (10 points): Story progression in Act 5, Chapter 2.
Brumak Rodeo (10 points): Story progression in Act 5, Chapter 4.
Does This Look Infected to You? (10 points): Story progression in Act 5, Chapter 5.
Tourist of Duty (25 points): Complete all campaign acts on Casual Difficulty.
Guerilla Tactician (50 points): Complete all campaign acts on Normal Difficulty.
Artist of War (75 points): Complete all campaign acts on Hardcore Difficulty.
Suicide Missionary (150 points): Complete all campaign acts on Insane Difficulty.
Collector (5 points): Recover 5 collectibles (any difficulty).
Pack Rat (15 points): Recover 20 collectibles (any difficulty).
Completionist (30 points): Recover all 41 collectibles (any difficulty).
One-Night Stand (10 points): Complete 1 chapter in co-op on any difficulty (Marcus or Dom).
Open Relationship (30 points): Complete 10 chapters in co-op on any difficulty (Marcus or Dom).
Friends with Benefits (50 points): Complete all acts in co-op on any difficulty (Marcus or Dom).
Once More, With Feeling (10 points): Perform 30 perfect active reloads (any mode).
Takes a Licking (30 points): Melee 30 Tickers (any mode).
Organ Grinder (10 points): Kill 30 enemies with a cover mounted Mulcher (any mode).
Shock and Awe (10 points): Kill 30 enemies with the heavy Mortar (any mode).
Said the Spider to the Fly (10 points): Kill 10 enemies with a planted grenade (any mode).
Crowd Control (10 points): Melee 10 enemies down with the Boomshield equipped (any mode).
Smells Like Victory (10 points): Kill 30 enemies with the Scorcher Flamethrower (any mode).
Variety Is the Spice of Death (30 points): Kill an enemy with every weapon in the game (any mode).
Seriously 2.0 (50 points): Kill 100,000 enemies (any mode).
Standing Here, Beside Myself (10 points): Win 3 matches of Wingman (public).
Beat the Meatflag (10 points): Capture 10 meatflags in Submission (public).
It's Good to be the King (10 points): Win 10 rounds of Guardian as the leader (public).
You Go Ahead, I'll Be Fine (10 points): Win three matches of King of the Hill (public).
Back to Basic (10 points): Successfully complete the 5 lessons of multiplayer Training Grounds.
Party Like It's 1999 (30 points): Play 1999 rounds of multiplayer (any mode).
Around the World, Again (30 points): Win a multiplayer match on each map (any mode).
Dirty, Dirty Horde (20 points): Survive the first 10 waves of Horde (any difficulty, any map).
Hoard the Horde (30 points): Survive all 50 waves of Horde (any difficulty, any map).
Crossed Swords (10 points): Win 10 chainsaw duels (any mode).
A Parting Gift (20 points): Kill 10 enemies with a grenade while down but not out (any mode).
Pound of Flesh (10 points): Use a meatshield to save your life 10 times (any mode).
Photojournalist (10 points): Submit a spectator photo.
Kick 'Em When They're Down (10 points): Perform all 11 unique executions on a downed enemy.
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding skin in Multiplayer mode:
Anthony Carmine: Successfully complete Act 1 in the original Gears Of War.
Minh Young Kim: Find 10 COG tags in the original Gears Of War.
RAAM: Defeat RAAM in the original Gears Of War.
Achievements
Accomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of Gamerscore points:
Green as Grass (10 points): Train the rook (any difficulty).
It's a Trap! (10 points): Story progression in Act 1, Chapter 2.
Escort Service (10 points): Story progression in Act 1, Chapter 4.
Girl About Town (10 points): Story progression in Act 1, Chapter 6.
That Sinking Feeling (10 points): Story progression in Act 2, Chapter 4.
Freebaird! (10 points): Story progression in Act 2, Chapter 5.
Heartbroken (10 points): Story progression in Act 2, Chapter 6.
Longitude and Attitude (10 points): Story progression in Act 3, Chapter 3.
Tanks for the Memories (10 points): Story progression in Act 3, Chapter 4.
Water Sports (10 points): Story progression in Act 3, Chapter 6.
There's a Time for Us (10 points): Story progression in Act 4, Chapter 2.
Better Wrapped in Beacon (10 points): Story progression in Act 4, Chapter 3.
Have Fun Storming the Castle (10 points): Story progression in Act 4, Chapter 6.
And the Horse You Rode in On (10 points): Story progression in Act 5, Chapter 1.
You Are the Support, Son (10 points): Story progression in Act 5, Chapter 2.
Brumak Rodeo (10 points): Story progression in Act 5, Chapter 4.
Does This Look Infected to You? (10 points): Story progression in Act 5, Chapter 5.
Tourist of Duty (25 points): Complete all campaign acts on Casual Difficulty.
Guerilla Tactician (50 points): Complete all campaign acts on Normal Difficulty.
Artist of War (75 points): Complete all campaign acts on Hardcore Difficulty.
Suicide Missionary (150 points): Complete all campaign acts on Insane Difficulty.
Collector (5 points): Recover 5 collectibles (any difficulty).
Pack Rat (15 points): Recover 20 collectibles (any difficulty).
Completionist (30 points): Recover all 41 collectibles (any difficulty).
One-Night Stand (10 points): Complete 1 chapter in co-op on any difficulty (Marcus or Dom).
Open Relationship (30 points): Complete 10 chapters in co-op on any difficulty (Marcus or Dom).
Friends with Benefits (50 points): Complete all acts in co-op on any difficulty (Marcus or Dom).
Once More, With Feeling (10 points): Perform 30 perfect active reloads (any mode).
Takes a Licking (30 points): Melee 30 Tickers (any mode).
Organ Grinder (10 points): Kill 30 enemies with a cover mounted Mulcher (any mode).
Shock and Awe (10 points): Kill 30 enemies with the heavy Mortar (any mode).
Said the Spider to the Fly (10 points): Kill 10 enemies with a planted grenade (any mode).
Crowd Control (10 points): Melee 10 enemies down with the Boomshield equipped (any mode).
Smells Like Victory (10 points): Kill 30 enemies with the Scorcher Flamethrower (any mode).
Variety Is the Spice of Death (30 points): Kill an enemy with every weapon in the game (any mode).
Seriously 2.0 (50 points): Kill 100,000 enemies (any mode).
Standing Here, Beside Myself (10 points): Win 3 matches of Wingman (public).
Beat the Meatflag (10 points): Capture 10 meatflags in Submission (public).
It's Good to be the King (10 points): Win 10 rounds of Guardian as the leader (public).
You Go Ahead, I'll Be Fine (10 points): Win three matches of King of the Hill (public).
Back to Basic (10 points): Successfully complete the 5 lessons of multiplayer Training Grounds.
Party Like It's 1999 (30 points): Play 1999 rounds of multiplayer (any mode).
Around the World, Again (30 points): Win a multiplayer match on each map (any mode).
Dirty, Dirty Horde (20 points): Survive the first 10 waves of Horde (any difficulty, any map).
Hoard the Horde (30 points): Survive all 50 waves of Horde (any difficulty, any map).
Crossed Swords (10 points): Win 10 chainsaw duels (any mode).
A Parting Gift (20 points): Kill 10 enemies with a grenade while down but not out (any mode).
Pound of Flesh (10 points): Use a meatshield to save your life 10 times (any mode).
Photojournalist (10 points): Submit a spectator photo.
Kick 'Em When They're Down (10 points): Perform all 11 unique executions on a downed enemy.
XBox 360 Review
The XBox 360 is probably the most popular gaming consoles with the Wii and Playstation 3 rivaling it. Some people don't know this, but Microsoft actually revealed the XBox 360 on May 12, 2005 on MTV before its release in November 2005. Because there were so few at that time, people sold the console on EBay for large sums of money. Nowadays, everyone must have an XBox 360. Even I have one and I love it! Also the fact that you can get new skins for the XBox 360 made it a must have. There are games coming out literally every week (I have the Halo games and CoD games for my XBox 360.) Just remember, though, don't become overly obsessed with your XBox 360. Live Long, Play Games Less.
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Lauren Jones is a Freelance writer and everything she writes is hers unless someone buys it. If you wish to buy any of these articles, please email her at lj101995@msn.com
