by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2008 @ 5:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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At the CES Microsoft revealed that it is bringing Brøderbund's classic platform action game Lode Runner to Xbox Live Arcade. Developed by Tozai/Southend Interactive, known for Ubisoft's Deathrow, the idea is to make the remake as faithful to the original as possible, just in a new jacket, and is scheduled for later this year. Whether the much heralded editor will also be included was not revealed.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2008 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fly through treacherous 3-D environments with Omega Five, a graphically explosive next-generation shooter firing its way onto Xbox Live Arcade. Also this week, Disney Interactive Studios and Backbone Entertainment bring back an arcade classic, “Tron.” Both games will be available this Wednesday, January 9 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST).
Based on the second season of the Avatar animated series, players will join Aang and his friends as they master their skills and fight their way to defend the greatest Earth Kingdom city against a deadly Fire Nation invasion.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2008 @ 7:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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At the 2008 CES Microsoft announced that Disney/ABC and MGM Studios will be offering U.S. Xbox Live members premium entertainment content (movies, old/new TV series) via the Marketplace Video Store.
by Steven Mills on Jan. 6, 2008 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rock Band allows you to perform music from the world's biggest rock artists with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering deep online connectivity.
Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 11:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft's Xbox Live General Manager Marc Whitten made an official statement regarding the Xbox Live hiccups over the holidays, when users reported connectivity issues. The system had trouble coping with the influx of new user sign-ups, and to compensate, Microsoft will be offering all Xbox Live members around the world access to a free download of an Xbox Live Arcade game. Specifics to be announced later.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hudson's Omega Five is a next-gen, high-def. Xbox Live Arcade shooter with awe-inspiring graphics. Players fly through dangerous 3-D environments in this side-scroller and try to avoid the enemies that come at them from all sides, even from behind. Omega Five will launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade Jan. 9, 2008 for 800 Microsoft Points.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2008 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Well here is a nice rumor to start off the new year! A forum poster on the
Altgn blog was recently taking a Universe at War survey through Microsoft Retail Zone, a website interface to educate employees of electronic retail stores, for the upcoming X360 version. One of the questions about the game's defining features compared it to Blizzard's upcoming StarCraft 2. Is this a mere marketing stunt to appeal to fans of SC2, or might Microsoft be courting Activision/Blizzard for an Xbox 360 version?
Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action brings gamers together with friends and family for a casual trivia game. Using the simple and intuitive Big Button Controller, players can challenge their friends to see whose movie knowledge reigns supreme, with real content from their favorite movies and actors.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2007 @ 1:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The fourth title in the Metal Slug series joins the Xbox Live Arcade library as Metal Slug 3 arrives this Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST). An update of the original arcade version, Metal Slug 3 is a run-and-gun video game updated with HD graphics and now features co-op multiplayer over Xbox Live.
by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2007 @ 7:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom will take the franchise in a new direction as developer BLUESIDE and series director Henry Lee plan to create a truly next-generation action-RPG, departing from their well-known action-RTS formula. Microsoft has released a 1.2GB demo, now on XBL Marketplace. If you haven't yet, check our recent
KuF: CoD preview ...
by Rainier on Dec. 26, 2007 @ 2:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the 4th installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter, and introducing a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.
Last week Sony revealed its special DMC 4 bundle, and now Microsoft announced it also will be releasing a special bundle (37800 yen/230 €/$331) which will include a 20Gb Xbox 360, HDMI support, remote and a wireless controller, on top of the actual game itself of course.
by Rainier on Dec. 25, 2007 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath. As the expansion pack to Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign. In a recent
community Q&A with EALA, the C&C 3: Kane's Wrath developers revealed there will be no PC demo, only an X360 demo on Xbox Live.
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom is an Action RPG game where as the previous KUFire series were Action RTS titles that recreated realistic fantasy battlefields of massive scale. Circle of Doom focuses on the development of one character with easy-to-learn game system and control mechanics.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Dec. 23, 2007 @ 3:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With World Series of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets you will enter the largest sporting event in the world – the World Series of Poker, with the challenge to Beat The Brat – Phil Hellmuth!
by Alicia on Dec. 22, 2007 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes. The game will leverage first-of-its-kind gameplay abilities and functionality, and the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience.
by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2007 @ 11:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sensible World of Soccer draws on the '96/'97 original to recreate one of the most influential games of all time in HD. Challenge friends over Xbox Live, kick it solo in Career mode or flex your managerial muscles by leading a team to the Champions league! After being
pulled earlier this week for a multiplayer bug, Sensible World of Soccer is available on Xbox Live Arcade
by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2007 @ 2:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements, players will be introduced to the dark and unforgiving world of Ashan, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by the apocalyptic prophecy of the Dark Messiah. Ubisoft has released a single/multiplayer demo for its action/RPG, now available on Xbox Live.
by Chris Lawton on Dec. 19, 2007 @ 2:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 features eight unique styles, each having its own strategy and exclusive attributes, new rosters, more environmental hot spots, improved out-of-ring action, enhanced online community support and much more.
by Reggie Carolipio on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 1:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Soldier of Fortune Payback continues with the organization know as The Shop where players take on the role of a hired mercenary, blasting their way through high-intensity combat situations in the world's most dangerous hot spots in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2007 @ 3:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics. While CD Project has currently no official projects in the works, it seems the polish developer is
looking for an Xbox 360 programmer, maybe to port its recently released action RPG to X360.
MX vs. ATV Untamed features bigger, more populated outdoor open-world environments, an X-cross career mode showcasing all eight vehicles and the all-new EnduroCross mode pitting gamers against logs, rocks, mud-pits and more, and illustrating the full potential of the game's Rhythm Racing physics engine.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 3:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft released the X360 HD DVD Emulator, enabling film studios and disc authoring companies to test the behavior of HD DVD disc content, including encoded video and HDi interactivity, in a virtual environment before committing to burning a single HD DVD disc.
by Rainier on Dec. 13, 2007 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. EA has released a 835MB demo, now available on Xbox Live. It will probably show up later today on PlayStation Network.
