by Dustin Chadwell on June 2, 2009 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In SEGA's return to Virtual On, the classic mech arcade fighting game, players will be able to revisit the Virtual On universe with several enhancements which include improved graphics and online multiplayer.
by Judy on June 1, 2009 @ 3:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Groove, party or connect with a friend. Xbox Live today announced that Facebook and Last.fm would be tailor-made for your TV, only on Xbox 360. Microsoft also announced Twitter for the X360 and Xbox Live Party for movies, which allows movie experiences to be shared on the couch or across the country over Xbox Live. Future updates will include Games on Demand, unlockable in-game Avatar Awardables, user ratings, and a continuation of XBLA games over the summer.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zune HD is the first portable media player with built-in HD Radio receiver, HD video output capabilities, OLED touch screen, Wi-Fi and an internet browser. Zune will be the premium partner in the Xbox Live Video Marketplace, bringing an exciting catalog of TV and films to the platform.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Promising to revolutionize the fighting genre, Fight Night Round 4 features an all new physics based gameplay engine that brings the most authentic interpretation of the sweet science to the video game world. The action inside the ring will be faster than ever, delivering a true representation of the sport's incredible speed, accuracy, timing, and power.
by Dustin Chadwell on May 26, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Invaders Extreme captures all of the action and excitement of the classic and takes it to the next level with new design features maximizing performance and play on XBL. For the first time, experience Space Invaders in fully immersive sound and vivid high-definition, with visuals that will excite your senses!
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts' The Secret of Monkey Island has been a classic since its release on the PC/Amiga back in 1990, but it's still being referenced as the quintessential adventure game. If we may believe the
German ratings board, Activision (the European distributor for all things LucasArts) is working on breathing new life in the franchise with The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, bound for the Xbox 360, most likely an Xbox Live Arcade remake. More details to follow, presumably at E3.
by Dustin Chadwell on May 19, 2009 @ 4:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Trek: D.A.C. is a fast-paced, top-down 3D space shooter inspired by J.J. Abrams’ upcoming movie. Battle as the Federation against the Romulans in singleplayer, team up with a friend for co-op or go online in 6vs6 multiplayer mode.
by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 5:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SBK09 Superbike World Championship offers the ultimate experience of the championship. Tracks, teams, riders, it’s all there unaltered to make the player feel the adrenaline rush of real motorbike competition.
by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Xbox, Warner Bros. Entertainment UK and Pathé UK announce a partnership that will bring an extraordinary variety of locally UK-produced films to Xbox Live consumers. Pathé has been behind a variety of successful films, ranging from The Duchess and Hunger to recent Slumdog Millionaire.
Diner Dash will let players take direct control of Flo as she runs around to seat patrons to take orders, deliver food, take payment and bus tables as efficiently as possible within the time limit allowed.
by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft's Xtival 09 is a four-day festival of gaming, competitions and exclusive downloads, free to all Silver & Gold Xbox Live members. Xtival 2009 will bring a broad range of entertainment content and experiences from music, movies, game tournaments and promotions from May 1-4.
by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer, a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served. As promised, Capcom has released a multiplayer demo on Xbox Live featuring Vertigo, one of the game's 16 multiplayer maps where eight players will go head-to-head in an all-out deathmatch.
by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The bear and bird are back and better than ever, with Banjo-Tooie on XBLA, taking one of your favorite cartridge classics to the cutting edge, with full HD graphics and enhanced sound. Virtual On, SEGA's classic mech arcade fighting game, comes to life on XBLA with fresh visuals and an all-new online multiplayer mode
by Rainier on April 25, 2009 @ 3:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Popular TV game show 1 vs. 100 is coming to Xbox Live Primetime, pitting one Xbox Live member against 100 others from around the world with a live host and great prizes. The goal of "the One" is to eliminate all the opposition by correctly answering questions, hoping that the opponents will answer incorrectly and be eliminated from the game.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With Hi-Res 3-D graphics, frenzied 2-D action, 220 levels, and six play modes, Lode Runner makes an epic return. Run, climb, blast blocks, outsmart enemies and grab the gold on your own or with a partner!
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At last year's Comic-Con, Marvel Studios production boss Kevin Feige revealed that a new Marvel vs. Capcom installment was in the works, and according to the just-revealed
Achievements, it seems 2003's Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is coming to XBLA and most likely PSN as well.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer, a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served. Bionic Commando will launch on Xbox Live in the coming weeks, featuring “Vertigo,” one of the game's 16 multiplayer maps where 8 players will go head to head in an all out Deathmatch.
by Brad Hilderbrand on April 11, 2009 @ 12:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Invaders Extreme captures all of the action and excitement of the classic and takes it to the next level with new design features maximizing performance and play on XBL. For the first time, experience Space Invaders in fully immersive sound and vivid high-definition, with visuals that will excite your senses!
by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shinobi is an arcade-style action game where you control a ninja who frees hostages and fights members of a criminal organization using a variety of weapons such as shuriken stars, using special moves, and slashing thugs with a katana sword. Originally released in 1989 on SNES/C64 by SEGA, a new
ESRB listing has it coming to Xbox 360, presumably as an Xbox Live Arcade title.
by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Amazon launched its
Xbox Live Store beta, offering customers the convenience to purchase and gift select Xbox Live games, subscription cards and Microsoft Points cards.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides a seamless environment for everyone who loves to compete, with no tracks, and no rules, allowing players to race who they want, when they want, and where they want in a recreation of LA. To celebrate the South Central DLC release, you get the chance to go head to head with key members of the Midnight Club development team.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As an undead samurai dishwasher, get lost in the psychotic, stylistic 2D action and start your warrior quest for revenge. Choose from ancient blades or screen-obliterating Dish Magic to fight off an evil cyborg army that has the universe drowning in misery.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 2:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 28, 2009 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Diner Dash will let players take direct control of Flo as she runs around to seat patrons to take orders, deliver food, take payment and bus tables as efficiently as possible within the time limit allowed.