Microsoft Looking for Testers for New Xbox 360 Disc Format

It appears the Xbox 360 is on the verge of an upgrade. Xbox Live Director of Programming Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb announced today that Microsoft is looking for thousands of public testers for a new disc format for its console.

"This is an important update as we continually strive to improve our products and we could not do so without the help of our great Xbox community," Hryb stated on his blog. "As part of the preview program, you will receive a copy of Halo: Reach along with other possible rewards."

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Resident Evil: Mercenaries packing Revelations demo

Earlier today, Capcom at last offered a firm commitment on Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, saying that the team-based, Slant Six-developed shooter will arrive for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC this winter. However, that wasn't the only Resident Evil news outbreak of the day.

With the 3DS launching in most regions this weekend, Capcom whetted gamers' appetites for its own survival-horror handheld effort, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. According to the publisher, those who pick up Mercenaries 3D, which is due in the next few months, will also be granted access to a free demo for Resident Evil: Revelations.

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Duke Nukem Delayed Yet Again

This isn’t a joke, although we wish it were. Duke Nukem Forever, the first person shooter that’s become an internet legend, has been delayed yet again. Don’t worry; it won’t be too long a wait this time. Gearbox has pushed back the game one month to June 14th.

“In case you haven’t heard, Duke never comes early,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “We’re committed to deliver a laugh-out-loud, politically incorrect experience that people will talk about for years to come. We thank Duke’s fans for their continued patience – I promise this won’t take another 15 years.”

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The 3DS is Now Available - Info Here

From 1up.com

At right around the time this story goes live, retailers across Japan will be opening their doors and selling Nintendo's brand new portable console, the 3DS, to hungry consumers.
1UP will be updating throughout the weekend with exclusive photos, video and more on the Japanese launch of Nintendo's 3DS. Meanwhile, check the links below for our guides to the launch titles, the price, what you should expect when the 3DS come here in March, and more!

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The Legend of Zelda Turns 25

On February 21, 1986 -- exactly 25 years ago today -- the very first copy of the game we know as The Legend of Zelda was sold in Japan, jump-starting an iconic franchise that has spawned various sequels, books, television shows, and a fan community larger than perhaps any other videogame series.

As many 1UP readers know, we're really big on anniversaries and birthdays around here, and we're even bigger on Zelda, so we're celebrating Link's 25th with not one, not two, but ten retrospective features looking back at the impact the series has had on our lives.

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Five Reasons Why PCs Are Better Than Macs

FTA: With the iPhone, the iPod, and rising sales in the U.S., Apple's legion of fans are convinced they're getting the best machine for the money. Um, let's not get carried away, OK?
Here's the short: A. PCs are better for games. B. PCs are better media machines. C. Apple is a fascist. D. It's still a PC dominated world. E. PCs are more cost-effective. That's the shortened version, you can find the entire article HERE.