It's been almost 2 months since XNA 3.0 CTP was released. Can you believe it? Time goes by so fast when exciting things are up and about. In the 2 months, ZuneBoards has seen huge activity in Game and Application Development. In fact, it was the fastest growing board we've ever seen! So what's all this excitement about? Hit the jump and I will fill you in with the latest games and applications.
Description: For our longest podcast ever, we interview Achilles, host of Roflcast and Best-Buy Canada employee. He tells us about the Zune in Canada and about the Zune Launch Party. Also we discuss the latest Zune news as well.
So you may already have a zune and/or you don't have enough to pony up for another one, let alone $15 extra for the new Canadian artwork on Zune Originials, but not to worry! Microsoft is offering all of the new Canadian artwork for your Zune FREE at zune.net. Simply click HERE to browse through a ton of authentic backgrounds for your screen - even the Ninja Gaiden backgounds that you get if you become his friend on Zune Social. Check some out:
Speculation has begun on the next generation Zune and all the talkMicrosoft execshave been giving on games on Zune. This has led to some heavy imaginations and they're starting to rear their ugly head. More after the break..
Let's face it, Zune isn't as ubiquitous as other media players; it can be hard to find another Zune owner out there. But one Los Angeles area Zune owner has taken matters into his/her own hands to find other Zune owners. Using Craigslist's strictly plutonic section, they posted a request to get together to trade songs. The best part of the whole message was when they mention how iPods break too easily. While some may think this is pretty pathetic, Craiglist is a great source to find tons of things. From a job, to what's going on in your community, and even a relationship, so why not us it to find other Zune owners?
The posting has since been taken down, but this begs the question, how do you find other Zune owners?
I know I personally have preached the gospel of Zune since I picked one up over a year ago. In the process, I've got many to convert from the dark side (yes, you know what side I'm talking about). I can tell you it was frustrating at first, but now it seems I can't walk down the mall without finding someone with a Zune.
So how 'bout you? How have you found other Zune owners? Let us know...as always, you can say your piece here, or in the forums...
This time last year, not even a million hits were registered on Zune.net, but with increased attention on Zune due to increased advertising, more and more people are visiting the site these days! Over 2 million visitors in May! Also, of those visitors, Zune was rated 2nd in length of time each visitor stayed at the site (35:26 minutes average).
The top winner of the study is Zune's antithesis Apple Inc. but that's expected since Apple deals with more than just media players.
Over all: Zune placed 6th in overall visitors in May (May '08 in millions, May '07 in Millions, % growth)
Who said a broken heart was bad? I mean sure in relationships, they can suck, but Zune has turned this idea functional! When you fall out of love with a song, it takes but a quick broken heart to remove it from your Zune device for good. It's that easy! Click for more information...
Description: The time has come for TheMBC to get some rant time. Also, we dicuss the latest zune news (what little there is).
Zune: - Zune in Canada has launch party! Oooh! - Accessories are now available on ZuneOriginals - Why are Zune 30 prices so high!?/White 30gb is number 9 on Amazon.com: Here and Here - Joy Division Zune was released, we can just rant
Zunited: - The Spotlight makes its debut!
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Episode #: 17 | Date: 6/14/08| Title: Chock full of Jargon! Speaking of... | length: 27:25 |
Description: HAIL CANADA! Welcome people of Canada! Also, we discuss the hip and happening Zune LA Club, AOL's futile insults, and celebrity endorsements!
Zune Canada!: It's June 13th, eh? Canadians officially get Zune. Microsoft has allowed Best Buy to sell Zune one day before the official launch date. "Be one of the first fifteen people to show your Reward Zone I.D. to a Zune rep at the stage between 2:30pm & 3:30pm on Friday June 13th and get access to the VIP stage area to watch Wintersleep up-close." Zune Green 4/8gb is being sold on ZuneOriginals site, contradictory to everything we've seen.
Just want to take the opportunity to welcome the folks across the border to the official day (tomorrow) that Zune has finally gone international! (yeah I know Zune's been up there, but now it's official!) Canadians can go check out Zune Originals right now and check out the new artwork! Canada tomorrow....next the world! mwahahahaha!
The ZuneBoards Game Package has been updated and now includes 20 games. The newest version changes are:
Change logs:
Rev. 1.0.3 -Music Quiz beta added -Guess the song v.0.65 Alpha added -Name v1 added -Zjewels zuneboards forum link added -Collapse zuneboads forum link added -SquadronZ (early Beta) updated to v0.90 -Slaam! Mobile zuneboards zuneboards forum link added -Visual Enhancement. The games no longer needed to be extracted to desktop in order to see enhancements -Added Pauliver, ionman and shutout5591 to the contributing developers list
We've put it all in one package for you to make it easier than ever to get games on your Zune!
The ZuneBoards Games Package is a collection of games available for download. It'll be frequently updated so you can ensure you're getting the latest version of the games.
The package is efficiently compressed and DOES NOT require any 3rd party software’s to extract. The extraction process requires only 2 mouse clicks.
Today, Robbie Bach, Microsoft's president for entertainment and devices, renewed the news that Microsoft will not be making a ZunePhone. "“We don't make phones ourselves. We don't have any plans to make phones ourselves.” He said. This really isn't something we haven't heard before.
But one tidbit worth noting is on what Robbie Bach said about the future of the Zune device itself.
“Take the device independent for a second and just assume that over time where there's a screen, touch will be part of it. It's not going to matter what the product line is. You're going to see it be a cornerstone of the work we do.”
That's as clear as clear can be. Zune will have a touch screen interface in the future. As always, keep it locked on ZuneBoards for any more news on this topic!
Episode #: 16 | Date: 6/8/08| Title: Permission to Discuss Joy Division? | length: 32:58 |
Description: A somewhat orderly account of the latest zune news. Including Joy Division, Windows Live GUI, and much more!
Zune:
Windows Live Zune UI - Here
Joy Division Zune HerePress Release
MSN Mobile Here
Knockoff Here
Next Rap Star? Here
Zune a New Diggnation Sponsor Here
Zune 3 in 2009?
Community: VovlvoZuner
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If you've got the dough to shell out nearly $400, then you could get your hands on one (out of 500) of these Limited Edition Joyal Division Zune 80 from Zune Originals starting June 17th (click the image for a closer look). It will honor the DVD release of Joy Division,
a much-anticipated documentary chronicling the life of the influential
but short-lived Brit post-punkers which will be preloaded into the
special edition player.
On a side note, is that a black backing to the black Zune 80 with silver engraving (as opposed to the regular silver backing with black engraving)?? Discuss! And/or click on for more....
As mentioned in 
This time last year, not even a million hits were registered on Zune.net, but with increased attention on Zune due to increased advertising, more and more people are visiting the site these days! Over 2 million visitors in May! Also, of those visitors, Zune was rated 2nd in length of time each visitor stayed at the site (35:26 minutes average). 
Who said a broken heart was bad? I mean sure in relationships, they can suck, but Zune has turned this idea functional! When you fall out of love with a song, it takes but a quick broken heart to remove it from your Zune device for good. It's that easy! Click for more information...
Today, Robbie Bach, Microsoft's president for entertainment and devices, renewed the news that Microsoft will not be making a ZunePhone. "“We don't make phones ourselves. We don't have any plans to make phones ourselves.” He said. This really 
