Xbox 360 Weekend Warrior: Microsoft's wrath unleashed, modders fight to survive the banhammer

Posted Nov 14, 2009 at 4:31AM EST by Mabie A.

Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Europe, Facebook, FM, North America, Twitter, UK, xbox 360 titles

We didn't think there could be any bigger news this week than the release of Modern Warfare 2. Apparently, we were all wrong. Dead wrong. Modern Warfare 2's thunder-stealer: Microsoft's banhammer.

The whole Xbox 360 industry kept their eyes tightly locked to the unfolding development since news broke out of the ban wave that Microsoft unleashed against modded Xbox 360s and their unsuspecting owners. From desperate ones selling their tainted wares online to a breakthrough quickfix, it sure has been a week that everyone can learn a lesson or two from.

If that's too stressful for you, thank goodness we have good news from games like Final Fantasy XIII to offer us a much-needed breather. The Xbox 360 Weekend Warrior awaits, so go ahead and jump right in.

Gaming:

Russians ban Modern Warfare 2 console versions for 'No Russian' mission Link
Xbox 360 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 sells more than PS3 so far Link
Modern Warfare 2 sold nearly five million copies in North America and UK at day one Link
Activision hires P.I. to bust Modern Warfare 2 thieves, would-be pirates Link
ONN reports: Modern Warfare 3 in the works, features hours of gameplay, first footage revealed Link
British MPs find Modern Warfare 2 "shocking", "repulsive" Link
Rumor: Alan Wake set for May 2010 Link
Final Fantasy XIII dated for North America, Europe Link
FFXIII's November 13 announcement from Square Enix should not be one to miss Link
Deadly Premonition is not Xbox 360 exclusive? Link
Dante's Inferno PS3 and Xbox 360 demo out next month Link
Borderlands DLC #1 dated Link

Online:

Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm coming to Xbox Live next week Link
NBA Unrivaled slams into Xbox Live and PSN Link
New Xbox Live features to be restricted to ages 18 and above Link

Consoles:

Modded Xbox 360 banned? Unbanning fix now out Link
Modified Xbox 360 owners flock to Craigslist to get rid of their tainted wares Link
Microsoft releases official statement on bannings Link
Rumor: Microsoft ordered XBL call center staff to ban one million accounts Link
Updates: On LIVE bans, possible ban causes, more Link

Industry:

Project Natal honored as one of Time's 50 Best Inventions of 2009 Link
Rumor: Natal launching November 2010, 14 games to be available at launch Link
Reggie unconcerned with motion control competition Link

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