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Schizoid is probably the ultimate co-op game where teamwork is essential for survival and players really have to cooperate to protect each other from the never-ending stream of enemies. Schizoid is the first-ever Xbox LIVE Arcade title built using Microsoft's XNA Game Studio Express. Featuring addictive simple g... |
20 August 2008
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Warlords is an arcade game originally released by Atari in 1980 but ported to different other consoles and platforms. The latest installment was on the Xbox 360 console via Xbox Live Arcade, on the 28th of May 2008. The main changes brought by this next-gen version were the support for Xbox Live Vision and HD graphic... |
13 August 2008
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Time Pilot is an arcade shooter game originally released in 1982 by Konami for Arcade systems. This game designed by Yoshiki Okamoto was eventually ported to more systems, including the Xbox 360 thanks to the Xbox Live Arcade service. The XBLA version was released on the 30th of August 2006. It is also available on P... |
1 August 2008
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The last summer days will bring us a real Xbox 360 mania, since Microsoft plans to offer goodies, freebies and quality products to all the fans of its console. Starting tomorrow, the 30th of July, and continuing for five full weeks, the Summer of Arcade will offer everybody entertainment and prizes through the Xbox L... |
29 July 2008
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Super Robot Taisen XO is a tactical role playing game in the Super robot Wars series developed by Banpresto, a division of Namco Bandai. The games in the series are well known for mixing mecha units from different Japanese cartoons and short movies, all of them battling for the champion position. The first game in th... |
29 July 2008
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Valve holds one of the best and most appreciated multiplayer games ever released: Counter-Strike. This title is still played by tons of people worldwide and its popularity is not fading away yet, even though the visual aspects are not something we could call current-gen. Now, just imagine how cool it would be to play... |
29 July 2008
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Street Fighter 2' Hyper Fighting is a console port of the Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition, developed and published by Capcom. The title, released on the Xbox 360, continues the saga of the fighting games started by the first title in the franchise. Street Fighter 2 made characters like Ryu and Guile f... |
28 July 2008
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Samurai Shodown 2 is a fighting game initially released on Neo Geo Pocket Color handheld systems in 1999. The title was eventually released on Xbox Live Arcade, bringing back some sweet memories to the fans of the franchise or to those of the fighting genre. Samurai Shodown 2 is set in the 18th century and featurs bl... |
18 July 2008
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Roogoo is a puzzle game available for download on Xbox Live Arcade, developed by SpiderMonk Entertainment and published by SouthPeak Interactive on the 4th of June 2008, with a PC version released eight days later. The XBLA variant costs 800 MS Points, or $10.Although the release offers a simple, basic gameplay, it h... |
18 July 2008
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Capcom's game not only allows you to save the galaxy alone, as you were used to by playing other games, but you will have the chance to do it in cooperation with up to three other players over Xbox Live or locally, on the same console. This means that, basically, Rocketmen: Axis of Evil tries to provide some non... |
17 July 2008
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There are ten scenarios which can be tackled, each one featuring a different danger zone and characters to be saved. We're happy to announce that a way you can save one of your friends is by deep freezing it using something that resembles a giant extinguisher.Ticket to Ride does not have the notoriety of Happy T... |
14 July 2008
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It isn't really a remake, but rather a re-telling of the Golden Axe story: players will only be able to control Amazon warrior Tyris Flare in her quest to defeat the Death Adder. The story is quite simple and predictable: Tyris has lost all her loved ones to the evil Adder and now, she wants revenge. Both magic ... |
14 July 2008
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Even though your parents would probably prefer you would actually go out on the "hot playground", it seems that this is the future and one thing's sure: there's no pain involved! But you should know the rules before even thinking about playing dodgeball. The Western type of dodgeball brings the traditional ... |
14 July 2008
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Outpost Kaloki X is a city building simulation game for Xbox 360 and Windows-based systems developed by NinjaBee and published by Microsoft. The XBLA version of the title was released on the 22nd of November 2005 and it is still available as a download for 800 MS Points ($10).Outpost Kaloki X is basically a tycoon ga... |
11 July 2008
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Microsoft and independent developer Torpex Games deliver you the first title created using the XNA Game Studio platform. Named Schiziod, it is presented as the "most co-op game ever" and promises to create a new category in the action gaming genre - the survival teamwork. We must admit that it sounds pretty interesti... |
10 July 2008
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Mutant Storm Empire is a shoot 'em up game developed by PomPom and published by Microsoft on the Xbox 360 console, via the Xbox Live Arcade service. The title was released on the 31st of October 2007, during the Halloween celebrations. It offers single, as well as multiplayer modes.Mutant Storm Empire is a sci-f... |
8 July 2008
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Metal Slug 3 is a classic run and gun video game - one of the most appreciated in the history of the genre. It only seemed natural to see a port of it on the Xbox Live Arcade service from Microsoft - it got released there on the 2nd of January 2008 for 800 MS Points ($10). However, even though most of the fun gamepla... |
7 July 2008
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Lost Cities is a video game developed for the Xbox 360 console by Sierra Online Shanghai and published by Sierra Entertainment. This XBLA arcade title was released on the 23rd of April 2008 and it is still available for purchase for 800 MS Points ($10). It is based on the card game with the same name developed by Rei... |
1 July 2008
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When you hear something like "The Interpol is coming to the Xbox 360", you start wondering what have those "way too talkative kids" done now? However, the answer is completely different from what you might be expecting: they did nothing bad and this Interpol that's coming to the console is only a casual game wit... |
18 June 2008
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The classic Gauntlet game released by Atari back in 1985 was a fantasy hack and slash that managed to put under its spell lots of RPG fanatics. It is no surprise that the game was released on multiple platforms later, one of them being the Xbox 360, which is known for the affinity it has for great classic games. Gaun... |
13 June 2008
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Enchanted Arms, a RPG from Ubisoft was set to be an Xbox 360 exclusive but the developers changed their mind and it became a PS3 title, too. The game is set in a fantasy world, and features more than 50 hours of gameplay and over 500 characters, out of which 130 are unlockable and controllable. And this, no matter ho... |
11 June 2008
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Industry veterans who have worked for games such as Quake IV, Homeworld or Anarchy Online have created a studio called Frozen Codebase that developed a sweet little title for the Xbox Live Arcade, Elements of Destruction. Based on the concept that anything can be destroyed by the forces of nature, the game brings a t... |
11 June 2008
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If you feel there are no more genres to be invented, you couldn't be further from the truth. Schizoid is possibly the ultimate co-op game where teamwork is essential for survival and players really have to cooperate to protect each other from the never ending stream of enemies. Schizoid is the first-ever Xbox LI... |
10 June 2008
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Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm is a game developed exclusively for the Xbox 360 - it was in the works for over three years before it got released. Good thing we have the achievements here, right? At least, this way, we know what to expect from it. The other way would be to watch the documentary it's based on... ... |
9 June 2008
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Culdcept SAGA combines the strategy of a board game with the depth of a trading card game to create a unique fusion of traditional turn-based play. There was a demo available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Gold members which even allowed players to have a go at the game's multiplayer mode. It also featured a singl... |
9 June 2008
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Commanders: Attack Of The Genos is a turn based strategy (TBS) game released by Sierra Online for the Xbox 360 console via the service. The game was developed by SouthEnd Interactive and published worldwide on the 13th of February 2008. The game was not a huge success, partly because of its genre, which is not at all... |
5 June 2008
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The retro-arcade space combat shooter genre has been completely revived by the quality releases on XBLA since the beginning of the year. To prove that the entire genre is up and kicking, Sierra has decided to launch Aces of the Galaxy, not only for XBLA download, but for PCs, too. The Xbox 360 version costs 800 MS Po... |
5 June 2008
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Chessmaster Live is part of the famous Chessmaster series that exists ever since the late 80s. With much improved graphics and AI, Chessmaster Live has been developed by Ubisoft Romania and published by Ubisoft on the 20th of January 2008 exclusively on Xbox Live Arcade. It costs 800 MS Points.The biggest goof made b... |
3 June 2008
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Catan is an Xbox Live Arcade version of the highly appreciated and very original board game Catan, the one that inspired the creation of many other similar board titles, the best example being the successful Carcassonne. The Xbox 360 version of Catan has been developed and published by Big Huge Games who have closely... |
3 June 2008
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Boom Boom Rocket is another Guitar Hero-like, this time one released for the XBLA service by Electronic Arts and developed by Bizarre Creations. As the double "boom" in the name suggests, the game can also be considered similar to Dance Dance Revolution! - it's just that here the player has to trigger fireworks ... |
30 May 2008
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The Xbox 360 Live Arcade will soon give you the chance to play a futuristic type of Dodgeball game, thanks to YUKE'S Company Limited. The game has already received certification to be released on the Xbox Live service, and it will be available for download this summer for the regular 800 MS points. Double D Dodg... |
29 May 2008
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Bliss Island is a game that definitely didn't receive all the attention it needed. And having in mind that the PomPom Games developed title was published by Codemasters, we can't understand why, especially because it is a very innovative and fun arcade title. Probably we'll never know, but it is a real... |
29 May 2008
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Alien Hominid HD features completely hand-drawn high-definition graphics coupled with a familiar and accessible game play that makes it an addictive, side-scrolling shooter with cute, quirky humor and adjustable cartoon gore. Also, there is multiplayer mode to be selected at your desire, immersive environments, famou... |
23 May 2008
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3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures is an Xbox Live Arcade title developed by Wanako Studios and released on the 18th of April 2007. The game features four player multiplayer games, a customizable course editor and, as expected, it was really fun to play. The game costs 800 MS Points ($10).3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures was, ... |
21 May 2008
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Game developers have often complained about the fact that the size limit of 250MB (even lower when the service was released) is not big enough for their games and many hoped that Microsoft would do something to repair the mistake. It seems that the time is about to come, but don't expect some huge changes in the... |
21 May 2008
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Buku Sudoku, the first sudoku game to be released for the Xbox 360 consoles, will hit the market this spring, ready to delight all the sudoku fans in the world. The game will be published by unknown publisher Merscom.Buku Sudoku will use three of the most appreciated Xbox Live Arcade features in order to create the "... |
1 February 2008
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Yesterday, the world of video games was rocked by the arrival of a new Bionic Commando trailer, something that showed anything but the next-gen version of the game (which Capcom announced a little while back for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC). Bionic Commando Rearmed has now been confirmed as a downloadable game this Spring, ... |
19 January 2008
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October 2007 saw gaming sites all over the world getting very excited over Capcom teaming up with an unnamed "American producer", a "Japanese creative advisor" and GRIN, a rather small Swedish studio, to create a new Bionic Commando game for next-gen systems and PC. Fans started focusing on the big game, not having a... |
18 January 2008
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We've heard about next-gen console wars, but never to this day, has this competition seemed so fierce, specially when involving two huge names of the gaming industry, like Microsoft and Nintendo. Well, they both have their problems: the Xbox Live isn't working so well, while the Wii shortage is still a com... |
17 January 2008
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It's rumor time again, as we're getting closer and closer to finally witnessing the moment when the Duke descends upon us, in his next-gen adventure. Till that time comes, we might have a third degree encounter with the FPS macho number one bully in the classic Duke Nukem 3D, which seemingly will hit the X... |
15 January 2008
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Nintendo have updated their Internet service for the Wii and so has Microsoft. Two games are set to hit the Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, as downloadables, at 9:00 a.m. GMT. Sensible World of Soccer and Tempest go for 800 MS Points and 400 MS Points respectively.Sensible World of Soccer is a revamped version of ... |
18 December 2007
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Don't you just love video games? Of course you do, that's why you read gaming news, but isn't it that sometimes you're so proud of your gaming system and the titles you play on it that you just want the whole world to know? Everyone's thankful for something in gaming, but someone in particula... |
17 December 2007
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In the Arkadian Warriors game, players begin by choosing from three mighty warriors - a Soldier, an Archer and a Sorceress - to journey to the ultimate confrontation with the evil Gorgon. All three warriors have a unique special ability allowing them to transform into a giant alter ego for a short time - a Lion, a D... |
13 December 2007
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Sierra Online is dominating this week's Xbox LIVE Arcade update, with a couple of their best titles being made available for download via Xbox LIVE Marketplace, each going for 800 Microsoft Points. One of those games is GripShift, which, needless to say, it is one of the best blends of automotive and puzzle ever... |
11 December 2007
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Making this the first multi-platform launch of a casual brand from a mobile game publisher, Gameloft, renowned publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, has decided to launch Brain Challenge (one of their popular mobile brain teasers) on Xbox LIVE Arcade, in early 2008. iPod, DS and PC versions are al... |
4 December 2007
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Just a couple of weeks ago, THQ ruled the Xbox LIVE Arcade domain with titles like Elements of Destruction and SpongeBob SquarePants: Underpants Slam! This week, however brings Atari to the scene with two fresh arcade titles: Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe. Everything you need to know about the pair, and more details... |
29 November 2007
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Sidhe Interactive, a company responsible for one of the best racing titles ever developed, has confirmed a revamped version of GripShift for Xbox Live Arcade. The game will become available for download by the end of the year (no price point set for now), featuring improved visuals and controls, with additional singl... |
29 November 2007
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On the 14th of May this year, someone got their hands on some Bomberman screenshots and artwork. Everything led to a 2007 release, which, evidently, turned out to be true. Then came the first add-on pack for Bomberman LIVE, Bomb-Up Pack 1. Now, a free update has been confirmed for the game, currently available on Xbo... |
19 November 2007
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An official report today says that Microsoft Corp. will be celebrating the fifth anniversary of Xbox LIVE, mentioning that the latest membership figures show more than 8 million members are now actively engaged in Xbox LIVE. Thus, every member of any status will be able to download a free XBLA game this month. Read o... |
14 November 2007
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Although Tuesday November 13th (that's today) marks the 100th XBLA game release, Major Nelson confirms that "from 0000-0200 PT", the Xbox LIVE engineering team "will be performing server maintenance." Nonetheless, we're still going to talk about Shrek N Roll and ScrewJumper, the latest additions to the serv... |
13 November 2007
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