XBLA (Xbox Live Arcade) News, Announcements, Reviews, and Impressions Thread

Released today,

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Might & Magic: Duel of Champions: Forgotten Wars - 10$ (800msp), 367MB.
--All Series bundle - 30$ (2400msp)
--Deluge of Destruction - 5$ (400msp)
--Demonic Madness - 5$ (400msp)
--Five Towers - 10$ (800msp)
--Forgotten Wars - 10$ (800msp)
--Herald of the Void - 10$ (800msp)
--Heroes bundle - 20$ (1600msp)
--Imperial Might - 5$ (400msp)
--Mega Gold Boost - 7$ (560msp)
--One Time Offer All Series, Champ Deck & Alternate Art - 25$ (2000msp)
--One Time Offer Champion Deck and Alternate Art - 10$ (800msp)
--One Time Offer Heroes Bundle - 10$ (800msp)
--Path of the Lotus - 5$ (400msp)
--The Void Rising - 10$ (800msp)
--Weaver of Fate - 5$ (400msp)

Also,

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The Walking Dead: Season 2
--Episode 4: Amid the Ruins - 5$ (400msp)
 
Loch Doun said:
It's much better than Armageddon.

Guerrilla is an open world sandbox of destruction.
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I started Guerilla (and so I have 10G achievement and can't get it off my gamercard) but I played some and got stuck right away. I don't know if I just didn't understand how to play it or what. But now it's on my card forever so I'm inclined to at least play it some more for some achievements eventually.
 
Most likely not the best place to ask, but a quick search hasn't really helped unless I commit necromancy, but I have a question about Live accounts.

I'm in the UK, and want to download the Flixter app on my secondary Xbox in the bedroom so my GF can watch our Ultraviolet collection. This app is only available in the US. From what I've seen online, it's possible to download this app with a US account and then any account on the Xbox can use it quite happily.

Is it possible that my Xbox or live accounts could be banned by doing this? I know downloading other region games can result in banning, but does this extend to apps too?


Pain in the arse really, as the only other way for us to get it on the TV is by plugging in her laptop, which means she'll have a hell of a time using the laptop whilst having something on in the background, and Flixter seems to be the only choice to use Ultraviolet accounts in the UK. We'd much prefer to use the perfectly good xbox already plugged in.
 
Nothing for me. Cross posted..

Xbox One Deals with Gold 07.29 - 08.04
$30.00 | Madden NFL 25
$35.99 | FIFA 14
$33.49 | Battlefield 4 - Premium
$33.49 | Battlefield 4 - Ultimate Shortcut Bundle
$09.99 | Battlefield 4 - Naval Strike
$09.99 | Battlefield 4 - Second Strike
$09.99 | Battlefield 4 - China Rising

Xbox 360 Deals with Gold 07.29 - 08.04
$24.99 | Madden NFL 25
$29.99 | FIFA 14
$24.99 | NHL 14
$33.49 | Battlefield 4 - Premium
$33.49 | Battlefield 4 - Ultimate Shortcut Bundle
$10.04 | Battlefield 4 - Naval Strike
$10.04 | Battlefield 4 - Second Strike
$10.04 | Battlefield 4 - China Rising
$17.99 | EA Sports 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
 
Updating at the moment, double check prices before buying. I'll update throughout the day.
Everything is listed in USD. Check your region for local prices.

DOTW

Battlefield 4
--China Rising - 10.04$ (~800msp) (was 15$)
--Naval Strike - 1004$ (~800msp) (was 15$)
--Premium - 33.50$ (2680msp) (was 50$)
--Second Assault - 10.04$ (~800msp) (was 15$)
--Ultimate Shortcut bundle - 33.50$ (2680msp) (was 50$)

Fifa 14 - 30$ (2400msp) (was 60$)

Fifa World Cup 2014 - 18$ (1440msp) (was 60$)

Madden NFL 25 - 25$ (2000msp) (was 50$)

NHL 14 - 25$ (2000msp) (was 50$)

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The Splatters - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)


Just Dance 4
--"Beauty And A Beat" by Justin Bieber Ft. Nicki Minaj - 2$ (160msp) (was 3$)
--"Die Young" by Ke$ha - 2$ (160msp) (was 3$)
--"Funhouse" by P!nk - 2$ (160msp) (was 3$)
--"Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon 5 Ft. Christina Aguilera - 2$ (160msp) (was 3$)
--"One Thing" by One Direction - 2$ (160msp) (was 3$)
--"Part of Me" by Katy Perry - 2$ (160msp) (was 3$)

Saints Row 4
--Season pass - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)

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Game with gold bits, (Expires at the end of the month. Motocross Madness is next then Dishonored.)

BattleBlock Theater (was 15$)

You will still receive an actual copy of the games given away on 360.
Other threads are available if you want to discuss the Xbox One's offerings.

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Released today,

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Trials Fusion
--Riders of the Rustland - 5$ (400msp)
 
Steverulez said:
Playing Banjo-Kazooie for the first time, unsurprisingly its a fun game
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But it wears out its welcome. Call me crazy, but the game just goes on for way too long. There are also some very frustrating sections later on, not at all helped by the wonky camera, and also some really convoluted puzzles. I'm currently wrapping up the last world before the final Gruntilda sections. I like the game, but it's showing its age, and I'm not talking about the technical aspects.
 
REMEMBER CITADEL said:
But it wears out its welcome. Call me crazy, but the game just goes on for way too long. There are also some very frustrating sections later on, not at all helped by the wonky camera, and also some really convoluted puzzles. I'm currently wrapping up the last world before the final Gruntilda sections. I like the game, but it's showing its age, and I'm not talking about the technical aspects.
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The camera is frustrating as is navigating at times. The Clanker level and getting him unlocked by swimming through the key at the bottom cost me about 3 lives.

Im playing through it though and enjoying it. If I get stuck I have the wikia up because if I get stuck and don't know how to proceed I will just put it down and I don't want to do that - its only a last resort though

I actually got it free with pre-ordering Nuts and Bolts (which I haven't played :P) and I don't own Banjo-Tooie so I may go straight to N&B after this if I decide I want more
 
REMEMBER CITADEL said:
But it wears out its welcome. Call me crazy, but the game just goes on for way too long. There are also some very frustrating sections later on, not at all helped by the wonky camera, and also some really convoluted puzzles. I'm currently wrapping up the last world before the final Gruntilda sections. I like the game, but it's showing its age, and I'm not talking about the technical aspects.
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I would imagine it's kind of like Kameo in that respect.
 
Steverulez said:
I actually got it free with pre-ordering Nuts and Bolts (which I haven't played :P) and I don't own Banjo-Tooie so I may go straight to N&B after this if I decide I want more
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Just be aware that Nuts & Bolts is its own kettle of fish, while having some similarities to the first two games. I'm firmly convinced most of the hate it receives aren't complaints about the game itself, but rather what it isn't (a platformer like the first two games).
 
REMEMBER CITADEL said:
Well, Kameo is also showing its age in some ways, but I found it a much more enjoyable game (I first played it a year or so ago). It's still one of my last gen favorites.
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Just finished Kameo last night, and it was the longest 9 hours of gaming I've played in long time....... the controls were so terribad. Plus the old style gaming of "get hit, pause and lose control for two seconds" every single time. Ugh.
 
Draconian said:
Just be aware that Nuts & Bolts is its own kettle of fish, while having some similarities to the first two games. I'm firmly convinced most of the hate it receives aren't complaints about the game itself, but rather what it isn't (a platformer like the first two games).
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Definitely. If a game like this was released on Steam today (with different characters), everybody would be raving about it.
 
Draconian said:
Just be aware that Nuts & Bolts is its own kettle of fish, while having some similarities to the first two games. I'm firmly convinced most of the hate it receives aren't complaints about the game itself, but rather what it isn't (a platformer like the first two games).
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Fair enough, I think I might like that I can always get Banjo Tooie if I really want more Banjo old style

Im in the Rusty Bucket Bay so not far from the end I think? Enjoying it quite a lot. Some frustrations with the camera and swimming but apart from that good fun
 
Chitown B said:
Just finished Kameo last night, and it was the longest 9 hours of gaming I've played in long time....... the controls were so terribad. Plus the old style gaming of "get hit, pause and lose control for two seconds" every single time. Ugh.
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The choice of control mapping was odd, but I can't say I've had any serious issues with either the controls or the gameplay. It gets perhaps a bit too hectic near the end (and so does BK), but remains manageable. Oh well...

I finished BK last night, including those bullshit jigsaw puzzles. It was fun, but I'm kind of glad it's behind me now.
 
Game with gold bits, (Expires in a fortnight. Dishonored is the next game.)

Motocross Madness (was 10$)

You will still receive an actual copy of the games given away on 360.
Other threads are available if you want to discuss the Xbox One's offerings.
 
REMEMBER CITADEL said:
The choice of control mapping was odd, but I can't say I've had any serious issues with either the controls or the gameplay. It gets perhaps a bit too hectic near the end (and so does BK), but remains manageable. Oh well...
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it's just not intuitive. When you have to use a first person perspective to shoot something, half the time it faces you the wrong way and it takes forever to turn around in first person view. So you'll probably die from a boss just trying to turn to shoot them. Also when you get hit it often turns you around to face that direction, which throws off a lot of actions. Ugh. Just not a fan.
 
Chitown B said:
I started Guerilla (and so I have 10G achievement and can't get it off my gamercard) but I played some and got stuck right away. I don't know if I just didn't understand how to play it or what. But now it's on my card forever so I'm inclined to at least play it some more for some achievements eventually.
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Game is so worth it. Rebought during the sale just for the convenience of digital.

Best game in the RF series. :)

Monkeylord said:
Most likely not the best place to ask, but a quick search hasn't really helped unless I commit necromancy, but I have a question about Live accounts.

I'm in the UK, and want to download the Flixter app on my secondary Xbox in the bedroom so my GF can watch our Ultraviolet collection. This app is only available in the US. From what I've seen online, it's possible to download this app with a US account and then any account on the Xbox can use it quite happily.

Is it possible that my Xbox or live accounts could be banned by doing this? I know downloading other region games can result in banning, but does this extend to apps too?


Pain in the arse really, as the only other way for us to get it on the TV is by plugging in her laptop, which means she'll have a hell of a time using the laptop whilst having something on in the background, and Flixter seems to be the only choice to use Ultraviolet accounts in the UK. We'd much prefer to use the perfectly good xbox already plugged in.
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1) You can download and run the app.
2) You won't get banned.
3) If the app itself does an IP or region check, you're SoL.
 
RatskyWatsky said:
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Thanks anyway dood
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There's some free stuff floating about.

Free,
Aegis Wing (US/CA account needed to download)
Doritos Crash Course
Harms Way
Hexic HD
Mars Rover Landing (Kinect required, Stand alone Kinect Fun Labs gadget.)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Training Lair (Kinect and US/CA account needed (to download))
The Walking Dead: Season 1: Episode 1
Totemball (Live vision camera required)

Kinect Fun Labs stuff,
You can't access the app normally anymore, once downloaded you have to press the guide button>Games & Apps tab>Recent>All tab>Scroll down and select the gadget or Kinect Fun Labs

(The one's without links can't be downloaded through the site. It seems like they can be downloaded through the app.)

Kinect Fun Labs
--5 Micro Lab Challenge
--Air Band
--Avatar Kinect
--Battle Stuff
--Bobble Head
--Build A Buddy
--Googly Eyes
--I Am Super!
--Kinect Me
--Kinect Rush: Snapshot
--Kinect Sparkler
--Musical Feet
--Mutation Station

Inbetween,
AirMech Arena (Gold required for MP)
Happy Wars (Gold required for MP)

Gold required,
Ascend: Hand of Kul
Spartacus Legends
Warface
World of Tanks (Silver users will get a seven day gold trial)
World Series of Poker: Full House Pro
 
I played some more Abyss Odyssey the other day and man is that game hard. The controls do feel a bit wonky, but as a whole, the game looks and performs pretty well. It's like Metroid and Castlevania had a baby with Street Fighter IV (moves can be cancelled into other moves).

You've got loot that you collect e.g. swords, accessories, journal pages, and consumables. The floors range from Easy to Hard and the mid boss battles are incredibly cheap/unfair since they love to cheese. I really love the art style in this game as it reminds me of Ayane Kojima work in the Castlevania series but fused with ACE Team's signature art style.

Like other ACE Team games, the gameplay isn't its strongest point but their art direction/music is amazing. They're truly an imaginative development team; I would love to own a design works book if they throw one out some day since I absolutely love their art style as an artist/art student. Maybe I should make an OT for this game since needs to be shown some love; surely I can't be the only person who bought it day one.
 
Speaking of World of Tanks 360... what a bloody brilliant game that is!
Content updates every month, new achievements added periodically, free giveaways, etc.
That is the right way to do F2P.
Same can be said for Happy Wars.
 
Seems like it's a Capcom sale this week (don't need Gold).

Street Fighter 3: Third Strike- $3.74
Resident Evil 4- $6.59
Code Veronica X- $6.59
Resident Evil: Revelations- $13.59
Asura's Wrath- $9.99
DmC- $14.99
Devil May Cry HD Collection- $9.89
Lost Planet 2- $4.99
Lost Planet 3- $13.59
Remember Me- $9.99
 
jbug617 said:
Seems like it's a Capcom sale this week (don't need Gold).

Street Fighter 3: Third Strike- $3.74
Resident Evil 4- $6.59
Code Veronica X- $6.59
Resident Evil: Revelations- $13.59
Asura's Wrath- $9.99
DmC- $14.99
Devil May Cry HD Collection- $9.89
Lost Planet 2- $4.99
Lost Planet 3- $13.59
Remember Me- $9.99
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Anything for X1?
 
Asura's Wrath is a damn good game from what I played of it so far and I bought it at that price along with one piece of DLC last time it was on sale last time. If you want a game that's super over-the-top, doesn't require much thinking in terms of game play, and look at some sweet art work, look no further. In fact, I made a LTTP thread so if anyone who checks it out is welcome to follow along and post your thoughts in that thread.

I might check out Remember Me at that price some time later this week even though my wallet is super tight for another couple of days. Can't go wrong at 10 bucks. Emphasis on the might since I'm sure it'll be much cheaper than that in a future sale. Not really interested in triple dipping on Resident Evil 4 nor any of the other games that are on sale. If DmC was $10, I would've bit.
 
Updating at the moment, double check prices before buying. I'll update throughout the day.
Everything is listed in USD. Check your region for local prices.

DOTW

Terraria - 5$ (400msp) (was 15$)


CoD: Ghosts - 30$ (2400msp) (was 60$)

Rock Band (3/Blitz)
--American Idiot - 9$ (720msp) (was 18$)
--Greatest Hits: Rock Band Edition - 10$ (800msp) (was 20$)
--The Doors Greatest Hits - 10$ (800msp) (was 20$)

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AssCreed 4 - 30$ (2400msp) (was 40$)

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
--Complete Casual Collection Vol. 1 - 5.50$ (440msp) (was 11$)
--Complete Casual Collection Vol. 2 - 5.50$ (440msp) (was 11$)
--Complete DOA5 Costumes - 20$ (1600msp) (was 40$)
--Ultimate Private Paradise Set - 12.50$ (1000msp) (was 25$)

Madden NFL 25 - 30$ (2400msp) (was 50$)

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - 20$ (1600msp) (was 40$)

NBA 2K14 - 40$ (3200msp) (was 60$)

NCAA Football 14 - 30$ (2400msp) (was 50$)

NFL 14 - 40$ (3200msp) (was 50$)

South Park: The Stick of Truth - 40$ (3200msp) (was 60$)

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Capcpom Sale

Bionic Commando: Rearmed - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)
Darkstalkers Resurrection - 5$ (400msp) (was 15$)
Dead Rising 2: Case West - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero - 2.50$ (200msp) (was 5$)
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara - 5.09$ (~400msp) (was 15$)
Dustforce - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)
Final Fight: Double Impact - 4$ (320msp) (was 10$)
Mega Man 9 - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)
Mega Man 10 - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)
Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD - 5.09$ (~400msp) (was 15$)
Street Fighter 3 Third Strike - 3.74$ (300msp) (was 15$)
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)


Asura's Wrath - 10$ (800msp) (was 40$)

Dead Rising 1 - 6.79$ (~543msp) (was 20$)

Dead Rising 2 - 7.50$ (600msp) (was 30$)

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record - 6.79$ (~543msp) (was 20$)

Devil May Cry HD Collection - 9.89$ (~800msp) (was 30$)

Devil May Cry (DmC) - 15$ (1200msp) (was 30$)
--Vergil's Downfall - 4.50$ (360msp) (was 9$)

Lost Planet 2 - 5$ (400msp) (was 20$)

Lost Planet 3 - 13.59$ (~1087msp) (was 40$)

Remember Me - 10$ (800msp) (was 40$)

Resident Evil 4 - 6.59$ (~527msp) (was 20$)

Resident Evil 5 - 6.59$ (~527msp) (was 20$)
--Untold Stories bundle - 4$ (320msp) (was 12$)

Resident Evil 6
--Additional 3-Mode Pack - 4.50$ (360msp) (was 9$)

Resident Evil: Code Veronica X - 6.79$ (~543msp) (was 20$)

Resident Evil: Operation Racoon city - 11.59$ (~927msp) (was 40$)

Resident Evil: Revelations - 13.59$ (~1087msp) (was 40$)

Street Fighter X Tekken
--Additional Characters Pack (12 Chars) - 5$ (400msp) (was 20$)

-----
Game with gold bits, (Expires in a fortnight. Dishonored is the next game.)

Motocross Madness (was 10$)

You will still receive an actual copy of the games given away on 360.
Other threads are available if you want to discuss the Xbox One's offerings.
 
My backlog will cry... I'm tempted by Asura's Wrath already (I have it go on and off my radar, today is an "on" day ^^).
I'm not sure what to do with the DMC collection. I loved Bayonetta, but didn't like the original DMC back then (disliked the fixed cameras and obscure puzzles "the door is locked, where do I go now ?"). N°2 has a bad rep and n°3 a great one..
 
jbug617 said:
Seems like it's a Capcom sale this week (don't need Gold).

Street Fighter 3: Third Strike- $3.74
Resident Evil 4- $6.59
Code Veronica X- $6.59
Resident Evil: Revelations- $13.59
Asura's Wrath- $9.99
DmC- $14.99
Devil May Cry HD Collection- $9.89
Lost Planet 2- $4.99
Lost Planet 3- $13.59
Remember Me- $9.99
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Oooooh, might have to finally bring some Asura's Wrath into my life.

BTW Street Fighter 3: Third Strike is best Street Fighter. Worth the pennies it'll cost.
 
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
Dustforce


All damn good deals that are extremely tempting. My wallet won't be too happy about it if I splurge on this sale and my backlog will only continue to grow. D&D in particular interests me.
 
If you haven't played Asura's Wrath yet, you should grab it, cause it's probably the best anime game you'll ever play (shame the DLC isn't on sale though)
 
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