We’re getting reports that the Microsoft Ban Hammer has crashed down again, this time targeting Gears of War 2 and Call of Duty 5 pirates. Heres one quote from one angry forum user:
ooh well, dammit! this sux ass! was sittin’ here catchin’ up on some hulu stuff… and low and behold i get a message, disconnected from xbl. didn’t think much of it. then i’m imin’ with a friend of mine, and he asks, can you get on xbl… test connection… YOU’VE BEEN BANNED!!! argh. owell”
Oh well cant say we didn’t warn you! Another member believes it isn’t anything to do with Gears of War 2 saying:
“I did NOT play gear of war early, i played if for the first time to day. So this does not only affect those who played gears early.”
There’s one thing in common in these comments (No, not their very bad grammar and spelling) They all have modified Xbox’s so here’s a warning kids - Don’t play with mod kits!
Having problems taking pictures of the cards hidden around Xbox.com using your Xbox Live Vision Camera? We here is a handy guide for you from AceyBongos.
1. Pinata Vision only becomes active after you’ve completed the tutorial and reach level 4. If you try to use the Vision camera before this it won’t work. Leafos will prompt you when you can start using your cards.
2. Make sure the zoom on the camera is turned all the way around to the right. If that doesn’t work, try turning it all the way to the left.
3. Make sure you’re in a very well lit room. You need a lot of light, but be careful that there’s no glare on the card.
4. The easiest way to use a card is to print it out from a colour printer. Move the paper slowly towards the camera until the blue lines capture the edges of the card. Keep moving it forward slowly until the light goes green. The card will usually fit the Pinata Vision window perfectly before the Pinata pops into your garden.
5. If you do need to use your Vision Camera on your computer screen, make sure the screen is bright and there’s no glare on it. If you have a laptop it’s easier to move the screen than the camera.
6. If you’re getting a red light keep trying the card at slightly different angles - eventually it will be picked up.
7. If you’re getting an amber light then the card has been recognised but there’s some other problem stopping you from getting the Pinata.
8. One general point - if the barcode or any of the borders of the card are obscured it won’t work. Make sure there’s no glare or misplaced fingers over the borders of the card.
Want a fix for the mic to be on constantly in Unreal Tournament 3? Well look no further! We have worked around the clock to find a way to keep the mic channel open in game so you dont need to keep a button held down.
Step 1: Hold the button down that you use to open mic chat with other players
Step 2: While keeping the button held down remove your headset from your control pad
Step 3: Insert headset and let go of mic button
And there you have it.. open mic chat!
