Herd of Cats

I think there's something else lurking in all that snow...

With the recent transition of Herd of Cats to Xbox Ones there has been a lot of complaining about the Xbox Live Party system. Not just about how it is broken. Not just about how we have had to stop using it. But about the interface around it and how long it takes to setup in comparison to the simplicity of the Xbox 360 party system. As Guba put it best, "Rolly can set up a party!" Yes, quickly, and he is nine years old.

Is the Xbox One party system really that much slower? More confusing absolutely, but slower?

Let's find out...

Cause teasing Zombies would just be silly. And dangerous.

Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 developer Treyarch is teasing some sort of announcement on Wednday, and it has to do with zombies. The developer took to Twitter to tease information of a live-stream that will take place this Wednesday, February 4.

Via VG 24/7.

At least this one is more accurate

It appears that a lot of Xbox One owners' have a tendency to leave the "Do not move console without first removing any disc inside" warning label on the front of the console. Known as the HDMI label due to the large HDMI logo on it.

My recent story on An additional Option for adding storage to an Xbox One demonstrated that I still had mine in place although I did remove it shortly afterward.

Coxxorz pointed out that a warning by Microsoft about the poor Xbox One interface would be more truthful.

So here it is.

A higher resolution, properly sized version for printing is available after the break.

Herd of Cats have discussed the advantages and disadvantages of digital media versus hard copy previously however some recent occurrences had me flip flopping on my previous opinion. Up until now I have always been a staunch supporter of hard copies without understanding the interest in digital copies.

Collective Minds Xbox One Media Hub

We had a previous article about Adding External Storage to an Xbox One. It was well received and well commented. I recently found another more streamlined solution and wanted to share that option with you as well. I have picked one up purely in the interest of testing.

The Xbox One Media Hub adds three USB ports to the front of your Xbox One and includes a storage bay for a 2.5in Hard Drive. It snaps seamlessly onto the left side of an Xbox One connecting through the side mounted USB port.

Pictures of my before and after connection are available after the break.

Or want for short

This is the 2,996-piece S.H.I.E.L.D Helicarrier playset due out this March for $350. It will come with five minifigs (Nick Fury, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye, and Maria Hill).

Or I could just finish building my Lego Millennium Falcon...

Via Geekologie.

News channel graphics guy.

This is the last entry from the Zombie Army Trilogy manual. I just could not milk anymore out of it

Episode 3 - Beyond Berlin

All new episode for Zombie Army Trilogy

Hitler’s undead troops gather in unprecedented numbers. The few survivors of this apocalypse have little hope.

With sniper rifles in hand, a select brave few dare to take the fight to the leader of the Nazi Zombie Army – Hitler himself.

Via the Zombie Army Trilogy manual which appeared online (I am posting in dribs and drabs to milk it for content).

This is the companion you are looking for

Via Geeks are Sexy.

The Explosives of Zombie Army Trilogy:

Land Mine



A useful anti infantry device. However, it has a small area of activation so positioning is important.

Not sure how DethCon is managing without his nightly fix...

*NOTE: the above image is extra amusing because it's unmodified.

Technically, logging in to Xbox Live is broken, Xbox Live is just fine...

Xbox Live status page.

I would like to know who told Microsoft that it is Sega Nite!

The Evolution of Game DLCs: From 1999 to Today

I really wish it wasn't true but I find it difficult to defend against.

Via Geeks are Sexy.