Update

Tomorrow morning Dots and I head to the hospital to induce this baby. We have to be there at the ungodly hour of 5 am. Expect me to be "away" for a few days as we adjust to the newest addition to the family.

Mar 30, 2004 - 3:47 pm

Microsoft delays XSN Sports lineup

In an interesting move, MS decided to delay their XSN titles for this year in an effort to step it up. The lineup will return in 2005 or possibly not until the arrival of the Xbox 2. IGN has the full story.

Mar 30, 2004 - 3:45 pm

NES GBA SP Coming this summer

It was already discussed in our forums, but Nintendo is releasing an NES styled SP due out this summer. The unit will be limited edition and retail for $99. If it is half as cool as the pictures make it look, it will be a very hot item.

Mar 29, 2004 - 4:01 pm

GameRiot in Austin

The GameRiot tour is set to hit Austin, TX tomorrow. This is an event you don't want to miss. It will be taking place at La Zona Rosa. Tickets are available on the GameRiot website.

Mar 29, 2004 - 3:56 pm

Xbox Price Drop Effective Tomorrow

For all of you looking to pick up an Xbox, the drop to $149 is effective tomorrow. I also got word that Fye stores will have a $30 rebate to take that price to $119 so you might want to check there first. In the very near future you will also be able to purchase the Halo Xbox bundle for about $169 so keep your eyes peeled for that as EB should be taking preorders for a very short time.

Mar 29, 2004 - 3:52 pm

Infinium Labs files suit against [H]ardOCP

It appears that IL made good on their claims to file a suit against HardOCP in response to the article they posted last year. One has to wonder what IL hopes will happen in the end since we sure as hell know they aren't going to win the suit. This should be a short lived suit.

Mar 29, 2004 - 2:13 pm

Pic's world!

Not so much gaming news, but this weekend I will be at the Creative Summit at Texas State University. Stefan Sagmeister and Hillman Curtis two of my favorite designer's and infulences will be speaking at the conference. So yes I will be star struck, and yes I hope to go and soak in all the inspiration I can. I only hope one day as a designer I have a kid like me looking at me like I look to these two great artists. In all honesty, thats all I want in life.

In stillness true inspiration can be found. - Mike Carabajal

Mar 27, 2004 - 12:08 am

Cone Jr. Update

Due to toxemia/pre-eclampsia Dots just got admitted to the hospital where she will remain until the baby comes. Her Dr. will decide tomorrow morning if they are going to induce early. Details as they happen.

Mar 25, 2004 - 4:21 pm

Microsoft announces XNA development platform

This morning at the GDC, Microsoft announed a new development platform entitled XNA. It is meant to allow simultaneous development for Xbox, Windows, and Windows mobile devices. They are also planning controllers that are natively supported by Xbox and Windows. Definitely a suprise move that I never would have imagined, but I can see how this would be a big benefit for game developers. There is speculation of an Xbox Live style matchmaking service becoming available for Windows users as well. The full article is on Gamespot.

Mar 24, 2004 - 12:57 pm

MAD GAMEAGE!!

This is Pretz broadcasting live from the best gaming cafe in the world Xtreme Gaming Cybercafe. The cafe is hookin it up with some BF Vietnam, Unreal Tournament 2K4 and many other games. So make sure you guys check it out, the place freaking rules. Make sure you tell them that the Snackbar Crew sent ya!

If there was anytime that you should save money for games, this is the week to do it. Let me give you one good reason why, Splinter Cell: Pandora Tommorrow. Me personally, I have pre-ordered three games Splinter Cell being one of the three. Far Cry and Condition Zero being the other two. Make sure you Snackbarians check out these new titles, cause are they are going to be intense. Cone and Dots should be expecting the new member of the SB crew any time now, so stay tuned in. As for Pic, I'm sure he is grinding away at school and will be in town this weekend for some mad gameage.

Mar 24, 2004 - 11:31 am