Microsoft has dated its Xbox 360 exclusive, Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise. If you've been looking forward to picking up this game, then head on over to the full article to find out when you'll get the chance to pick up the game.

A lot of shooting games claim to be unique, but fans are not convinced especially with those that claim to meld the genre with RPG elements. Developer Obsidian Entertainment, however, is sending a message that their upcoming title Alpha Protocol ( Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PC) is the real deal. How so? Read the details after the jump.

According to a certain rumor that is floating around the Internet tubes, the Xbox 360 Spring Update will include a new secondary Dashboard interface that isn't anything like the dashboard we know and love (to some extent). Apparently, this optional interface will be rendered in 3D, and yes, will use the oft-rumored motion-sensing device. More details in the full article.

When Microsoft dropped hints of something earth-shaking, some people interpreted it as a prelude to the company allowing third-party manufacturers to use Xbox 360 technology. Analyst Michael Pachter, however, is not buying into all this and says such a move is too expensive and not likely. Full story after the jump.

An Xbox 360 that's cheaper than the Wii? We never thought it possible, but it's actually come to pass in Australia, as a recent price cut has Microsoft's console AU$ 50 cheaper than Nintendo's Wii. Learn more about this price cut after the jump!

The Who has announced that Rock Band for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 will be receiving 12 of their best tracks for the third week of July. The song collection will include three songs from their Live at Leeds album - further details are available in the full article.

A recent rumor indicates that Microsoft will be announcing a price cut for their Xbox 360's 20 GB model during this year's E3. The source of the rumor also reported that a new 360 model will be rolled out by this month. More details on this matter are available in the full article.

Rock Band's success definitely was phenomenal, and so it's not really surprising that Harmonix would want to milk it while they can. Today, the publisher sen out word  that Rock Band 2 will be exclusively coming out for the Xbox 360 to be released in a few months, as well as to update us on the 15Million paid downloads at their Online Music Store, among others. Check out what other cool stuff they sang out after the jump.

The Hollywood Reporter has news of what could be a potential US$ 50 price cut for the Xbox 360's 20GB Pro model. Even more intriguing is the possibility that it could be introduced before E3. Learn more about it after the jump!

Welcome to the Xbox 360 blog's Weekend Warrior section, where we tackle the many important things that have happened in the Xbox 360 scene in the past couple of days, as well as discuss the highs and lows behind Microsoft's console in general. Find out all the interesting things that have happened in the past week after the jump!