by Rainier on May 8, 2007 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Xbox Live Arcade library continues to expand and provide every type of gamer with accessible, pick-up-and-play game experiences. An electrifying lineup of racing games, card and board games, and both original and classic action games will be coming to Xbox Live Arcade in the future.
by Rainier on May 5, 2007 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Interactive announced that it will bring the furious excitement of the classic Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe to Xbox Live Arcade. It will include the original version, as well as a remade HD edition with more teams and downloadable content.
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In honor of the 25th anniversary of Tron, Disney Interactive Studios today announced the classic arcade games Tron and Discs of Tron will be re-released this summer through Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360.
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America announced it will bring three titles to gamers through Xbox LIVE Arcade later this year. Mad Tracks, a racing game, RocketBowl, Xbox LIVE Arcade's first bowling game, and its recent PSP/NDS puzzle hit, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords.
by Rainier on April 30, 2007 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Three great games will become available on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 this Wednesday, May 2 at 0900 GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific): Catan and the two-for-one Atari combo of Centipede and Millipede.
by Rainier on April 23, 2007 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Two additional games will become available this Xbox LIVE Arcade Wednesday: Eets: Chowdown, mixing 2D puzzle game elements with a surreal sense of humor, and Pinball FX, combining the arcade thrills of traditional pinball with enhanced gameplay and exciting, innovative features not found in any other pinball game.
by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Two great games will become available this Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday. Gyruss (400 points) is Konami's classic tube-shooter, while 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures (800 points) is an all new mini-golf experience with mind-bending courses and animated 3-D characters. Both titles will be available Wed., April 18 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT)
by Rainier on April 10, 2007 @ 8:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Boom Boom Rocket is a hypnotic rhythm music game conceived by EA’s casual games design team and Bizarre Creations, known for the Project Gotham Racing franchise. Boom Boom Rocket will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade beginning Wed., Apr. 11, at 0900 GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).
by Rainier on April 9, 2007 @ 5:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The ESRB has been the revealing source of various titles coming to the Xbox Live Arcade, and today a
listing was spotted for id Software's multiplayer sci-fi shooter Quake III: Team Arena. If the listing is true, the Xbox Live Arcade version is being ported to the Xbox 360 by Texas-based Pi Studios, known for various Activision titles (Call of Duty) and currently working on the Halo 2 Vista Editor as well as porting Pandemic's Mercenaries 2 to the PS2.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Why just walk like an Egyptian when you have a mystical winged scarab at your disposal? The smash-hit action puzzler, Luxor 2 will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for X360 beginning Wednesday, Apr. 4, at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST).
by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A galactic test pilot's work is never done, and in Rare's Jetpac Refuelled gamers have to fight off pesky aliens while trying to build rockets to take them to their next destination. Jetpac Refuelled will be available for download exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, March 28 at 0900 GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The legendary 2D side-scrolling action adventure game from Konami, Castlevania: Symphony of Night, will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, March 21 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT).
by Rainier on March 12, 2007 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Everyone's favorite totally tubular turtles bring their radical ninja skills to Xbox Live Arcade. Konami's 1989 arcade classic, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, March 14 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT).
by Rainier on March 10, 2007 @ 8:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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There is a probability, and willingness, to bring Introversion's Darwinia, combined with the just announced Multiwinia multiplayer component, on Xbox Live Arcade.
A German interview with Introversion's Mark Morris and Tom Arundel at the GDC reveals that the company would be more than willing to bring a Darwinia Gold edition to Xbox Live if there were enough interest from some publisher to support them.
by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 2:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that in celebration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise and the launch of its upcoming TMNT video game March 20, it is releasing Digital Eclipse's remake of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989 classic arcade game on Xbox Live Arcade later this month.
by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Q Entertainment's E4 is a unique, action-packed puzzle shooter where the goal is to self-destruct, create large chain reactions of explosions by defeating your enemies, which will ultimately extend the life of the game.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 1:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft announced plans to launch a 512MB Memory Unit for the X360, available April 3, 2007 at $49.99 USD, and an increase in the official size limit of Xbox Live Arcade games from 50 MB to 150 MB.
by Rainier on March 2, 2007 @ 2:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Worms have evolved and are taking no prisoners! Team17 brings its popular Worms franchise to Xbox Live Arcade, delivering the first turn-based strategy game to the platform. Worms will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade beginning Wed., March 7 at 0800 GMT (1 a.m. PST).
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2007 @ 12:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Team17's Creative Director Martyn 'Spadge' Brown passes on the good word that after many iterations, delays and going back and forth with Microsoft, Worms HD for Xbox Live Arcade has "passed certification and is good to go. We are now working with Microsoft with regards to finalising our release date. Thanks for everyone's patience. Not long to wait now."
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2007 @ 3:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed earlier this year, Alien Hominid HD features side-scrolling, hysterical cartoon action with a quirky twist, Xbox Live Arcade features, offering high definition alien action that makes it better than ever before, and will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for X360 beginning Wed., Feb. 28, at 0800 GMT (1 a.m. PST).
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2007 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Treasure's sidescrolling shooter might be making an appearance on Xbox Live Arcade soon, as it has been
spotted on Partnernet, the X360's closed debug network accessible to developers and journos, which we can confirm. Ikaruga is a comprehensive, scrolling space shooter (with options for either a vertical or horizontal display) set in 2D, against a rich 3D backdrop.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 2:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Just in time for Valentine's Day, this special delivery won't break the bank, but just might break some windows! The much-loved arcade classic from the 1980s, Paperboy, will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 9 a.m. GMT (1 a.m. PST).
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 6:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PopCap Games announced that it has hired former Xbox Live Arcade GM Greg Canessa as its new Vice President, video game platforms. Mr. Canessa will be extending PopCap's puzzle, word and simple action games on new and existing video game platforms, including consoles, handhelds, and related online gaming services.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 4:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Order up bottomless, frothy fun this Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday with Root Beer Tapper. Impatient patrons cannot get enough of the revitalized carbonated beverage classic, and neither will gamers. Root Beer Tapper will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for X360 beginning Wed, Feb. 7, at 9 a.m. GMT (1 a.m. PST).
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2007 @ 10:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vampire hunters, artillery-toting worms, rambunctious aliens and trailblazing settlers are among the 10 “likeable” characters that will soon make their debut in living rooms everywhere via Xbox Live Arcade, starting with the first release in February.