Here’s a cool use of the fresh avatars from The New Xbox Experience (NXE).  I originally thought these avatars were going to be a cheesy rip-off from the Nintendo Miis but I was wrong!  Now I feel like the avatars and I should stop fighting and make up because there are beautiful songs to dance to.  Like Justice’s Genesis above or Daft Punk after the break.

[YouTube] via [MajorNelson]

[Daft Punk - Something About Us]

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There’s really not much here unless you own an Xbox 360 and have a love for Beta testing fresh software.  However, I have both of those things so I signed up as quickly as possible.  All they need is your Xbox 360 console ID (find it in the system settings of your Xbox 360).  Head to the Microsoft Connect page, sign in with your Windows LIVE ID and join the “Xbox 360 Fall 2008 Preview Program” (or hit this link:  Link ).

The wait time should be about a week before you get the e-mail to whether you made it or not but I would fill out the form quickly before the spots fill up.

Update:  Sadly, all the spots for the Beta program have been filled.  Good luck to everyone that made it in on time.

[MajorNelson]

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The best puzzle game ever created is coming out on it’s very own to the Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday.  The bonus news is that it’s coming out with new levels!  I can’t wait to bend my mind around new Portal “obstacles” and hear the little turrets ask me “Are you still there?”.  Trust me, I’m there!

GamerScoreBlog had this to say about Portal’s “re-release”:

You are invited to return to the Aperture Science Enrichment Center this Wednesday, October 22 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT) via Xbox LIVE Arcade. Due to the unforeseen conclusion of your last visit, all necessary precautions have been taken to ensure that “Portal: Still Alive” is a sanitary, objective, and mostly non-lethal testing environment.

In addition to the original award winning first-person puzzle experience, Aperture Science is proud to provide 14 new challenge maps exclusive to Xbox LIVE Arcade. Six advanced maps will also be provided to help guide you along the way.

Though prior test subjects proved to be unstable and may have presented false information, Aperture Science is pleased to inform you that your cake is indeed waiting for you and that the Weighted Companion Cube misses you in your absence.

Please review the following incentivizing memorandum:.

Your prompt compliance is appreciated and will once again help us help you help us all.

via [GamerScoreBlog]

Update: Major Nelson confirms the price for Portal will be 1200 MS points.  via [MajorNelson]

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• February 23, 2009 -- Those With Living Hearts Need Not Apply
• November 21, 2008 -- The NXE Avatars “Dance” To Justice
• November 6, 2008 -- Money! Money! Money! (A Fable 2 Guide)
• October 22, 2008 -- The Dramatic Trailer For Alan Wake