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2007

October

Visiting Bungie Studios
Ryan McCaffrey went to the source of Halo 3.

Here's to the Hype!
All the hype over Halo 3 is actually a good thing.

August

Center Stage for Halo 3
Halo 3 takes the stage in OXM October 2007 issue.

Learning and Games
Nerds love learning, they just don't like edutainment.

Spartans, Demos, and Zune
Francesca Reyes discusses the October 2007 OXM issue.

2006

August

Hardwood and Hard Water
EA and 2K will make sure fall is a treat for NBA and NHL fans.

E3 Is A-Changin'
What does the E3 announcement mean for the gamers?

Xbox on the Go?
What do you want in the next generation of handhelds.

June

No Drought on Xbox
Summer of 2006 will be pretty good for Xbox gamers.

The Calm After the Storm
What's everyone playing in the Official Xbox Magazine office?

May

Extraordinary Entertainment Expo
Ryan had several unforgettable moments at this year's E3.

An Unreal New Generation
Unreal Engine 3 is the power behind many next-gen titles.

April

Diamonds in our Eyes
Ryan has a wish list for next-generation baseball games.

This Hell is Heaven
You can't say enough about the brilliance of Oblivion.

March

The Future's So Bright
See what will be hot in 2006 for Xbox and Xbox 360.

To Hell and Back, Happily
Ryan McCaffrey goes for a marathon session in Oblivion.

February

Avalanche of Games, Part II
The Xbox 360 second wave arrives, and Ryan's very happy.

January

Avalanche of Games
Get the Final Fantasy XI beta in the February issue of OXM.

2005

December

Honeymoon Period
OXM's Ryan McCaffrey spent the holiday with his Xbox 360.

November

Shiny New Toy

Xbox 360 arrives at the OXM offices. Mayhem ensues.

July

Hooping It Up
OXM gets an early look at NBA Live 06 and NCAA® March Madness™ 06.

Sweaters in the Summer?
Hit the ice with two hockey simulations from EA SPORTS and 2K Games.

June

The Games of Xbox 360, Part 2
Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time playing more Xbox 360 games showcased on the floor at the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo.

May

The Games of Xbox 360
Official Xbox Magazine's Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to all the Xbox 360 games featured at the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo.

The Xbox 360 Cometh!
Official Xbox Magazine's Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to the sensational spectacle that is the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2005.

Come on Up for the Rising
OXM's Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to action-adventure game Advent Rising, the first Xbox game to involve a big-name author.

April

Moving Forward by Going Back
Official Xbox Magazine's Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to the renewed multiplayer carnage of Bungie's recently tweaked Halo 2.

Chaos Renewed
Official Xbox Magazine's Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to the highest scoring game in OXM history, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory.

March

The Days are Just Packed
Official Xbox Magazine's Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time in catching up on Mercenaries, LucasArts' awesome action-adventure.

A Choking Good Time, Part 2
Official Xbox Magazine's Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, again to the greatness that is Ubisoft's latest thriller: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory.

February


A Choking Good Time
Official Xbox Magazine's Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to the beautiful stealth-action greatness that is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory.

Go Big or Go Home
Official Xbox Magazine's Ryan McCaffrey explores amazing 50-plus-player Black Hawk Down and, yes, more baseball. Plus, enter OXM's "Homemade Halo" contest!

January

The Boys of … Winter?
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to this upcoming season’s baseball titles and, of course, the never-boring Halo 2.

Playing Catch-Up
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to Halo 2, Prince of Persia Warrior Within, and MVP Baseball 2005, among other games.

2004

December

Life Beyond Halo 2
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey takes the occasional break from Halo 2 frag-fest frenzies to sample upcoming titles like MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf.

Hello Halo!
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to the System Link and Xbox Live action of everybody's favorite frag-fest, Halo 2.


November

3, 2, 1, LAUNCH!
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time getting heavy doses of the one and only Halo 2, both offline and on Xbox Live®.

YYYYYEEEEEEESSSSSS!
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to such gems as Halo 2,Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 2, and Mercenaries, among others.

When Great Games Get Better Sequels
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey gives his impressions of MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf, Conker: Live and Reloaded, and The Bard's Tale, among others.


October

Yes, I Have Played “2”
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey dives into Halo 2, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, Psychonauts, The Bard's Tale, Burnout 3: Takedown, and Ninja Gaiden.

September

Fight! Fight! Fight!
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to the slew of gaming greatness on its way to Xbox in the month of October.

My Xbox Won’t Let Me Sleep
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to an avalanche of titles, including the eagerly-anticipated Fable.

August

Cool As Ice
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to the frozen fun of ESPN NHL 2K5 and NHL 2005. Oh, and Halo 2. Read his full report.

July

Which Season is It?
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey is playing Burnout 3: Takedown, NHL 2005, ESPN NHL Hockey 2005, NBA Live 2005, ESPN NFL 2K5, and Ninja Gaiden.

Squirrels Can Be So Sassy
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey covers a raunchy squirrel in wacky Conker™: Live and Reloaded, new courses in Links 2004, and hot RPG action in Sudeki.

The Fun Never Ends
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey tosses around the pigskin with coworkers, trying out upcoming XboxLive titles Madden NFL 2005 and ESPN NFL 2K5.

Thank You Xbox Live
Official Xbox Magazine’s Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey lost another week of sleep, this time to the new maps for Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow. See his full report.

June

That's a (Final) Wrap
OXM Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey gives more E3 impressions. MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf, Burnout 3, Mercenaries, Destroy All Humans!

May

That's a Wrap
OXM Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey wraps up another jam-packed E3. Halo 2, Splinter Cell 3, Fable, Jade Empire, and Conker (a most pleasant surprise)—it’s all here!


April

Concentrated Chaos
What kind of cool stuff is the Official Xbox Magazine staff in to? Find out! Plus, Mafia, Hitman, and tips forTom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow multiplayer.

March

Release Your Inner Ninja
According to OXM Assistant Editor Ryan McCaffrey, Ninja Gaiden is one of the five must-own games for Xbox. Read about the pure ninja action and the online tournament.

Make Room for Steel Battalion
OXM takes a look at the hottest Xbox games on the way—Steel Battalion—Line of Contact and the incredible 40-button controller, the latest Links download, and Ninja Gaiden.

February

So Much to Do …
OXM takes a look at the hottest Xbox games on the way—from Breakdown, Ninja Gaiden, and MechAssault 2 to Halo 2 and this spring’s new baseball titles.

January

Charge the Net
Official Xbox Magazine takes a look at Top Spin, the tennis title that delivers intense, action-packed, realistic gameplay.

Hit the Streets
OXM takes a look at the incredible gameplay of NFL Street, addictive multiplayer in Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, and the latest content download for SWON.

Welcome Back, Sam
OXM takes a look at what will possibly be the first Game of the Year candidate for 2004: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, Top Spin, and NFL Street.

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