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A discussion has started on the International Game Developers Association forums that poses the question about whether Achievements add to the gaming experience or detract from it. The Core Argument is that Achievements and gamerscore change the way people approach games; changing even artful plot driven games into a just another high-score grind-fest. (more…)

          

There is no thoughthead article this week (you got 5 updates in the last 2 weeks so stop complaining). I’m taking the break to concentrate on the Achievement Machine Project.

Next week I’ll be back with an in depth article on building a home theater. You can read my post on Xbox-Scene to get an idea of where I’m starting from.

          

In Part 3 I talked about content access related dashboard features MS should consider implementing into the Xbox 360 dashboard. Today I’m going to discuss the final five features in my list, these features cover ideas for improved usability as well as user created content. (more…)

          

In Part 2 I talked about the community and social connectivity related dashboard features MS should consider implementing into the Xbox 360 dashboard. Today I’m going to discuss the next five features in my list, these features are all related to the organization and management of content in the marketplace through your console. (more…)

          

In Part 1 I talked about the media and A/V related dashboard features MS should consider implementing into the Xbox 360 dashboard. Today I’m going to discuss the next five features in my list all dealing with the Xbox Live community, and how gamers connect…

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