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[Hitler Stole My Potato]

According to Canessa, the 50MB limit effectively capped the number of old titles being released and enabled independent developers to participate in an exciting new platform. The danger, Canessa asserts, is that by increasing the MB limit, Microsoft could open the floodgates for hundreds of old games, foster a demand for greater complexity and slam the door on independent developers. In spite of these misgivings, he believes that strong “portfolio management’ should ensure the prosperity of the service. “If Microsoft continues to stick to the principles of what belongs in Arcade and what does not – focusing on fostering indie and small game development, keeping the number of games manageable, and scrutinizing games and game quality - the platform will be fine.”

Greater complexity? More old (but probably post-1990) games? If that's the danger in raising the MB limit then I say it's time to live dangerously. And independant games don't necessarily have to suffer in this model as long as you don't release them alongside bigger, more reknown titles.

It's time to rewrite that XBLA mission statement.

 

[Shard]

Well, just be glad he is no longer in charge of the service.

 

[dejay]

With the popularity of Catan and Pinball FX, it's pretty clear that people want new stuff and that if it's decent it won't get swallowed up by the older content.

 

[Shard]

With the popularity of Catan and Pinball FX, it's pretty clear that people want new stuff and that if it's decent it won't get swallowed up by the older content.

Speaking of such things on the podcast invterview with Gaia they mentioned when the subject
of the rlease date was broached all they could say is that Microsoft is apparently and allegedly going to release a new 8-10 game list like they did before, a list that Street Trace will be a part of.

 

[mikeGFG]

Mutant Storm Empire, where are you?

 

[Shard]

Mutant Storm Empire, where are you?

Maybe we find out next week.

 

[StorablePrawn]

I'd like to see a 4 player online version of Mille Bornes. Great 4 player card game.

I forgot all about this game. AWESOME AWESOME GAME.

 

[Shard]

Well, it looks like that list was a week early and two games short. Also, only one game this week. From that other thread.

A Classic Is Reborn! “Double Dragon” Arrives on Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday

Six new titles also coming soon to Xbox LIVE Arcade.

REDMOND, Wash. — May 8, 2007 — The legendary arcade classic that introduced gamers to co-op street-brawling action is back and looking better than ever. Team up with a friend or prepare to go it alone, because “Double Dragon” is hitting Xbox LIVE® Arcade Wednesday, May 9, at 9 a.m. GMT (2 a.m. PDT).

“Double Dragon,” from Empire Interactive Ltd., is a genuine re-creation of the classic coin-op arcade game. For the first time ever, fans of the franchise can play “Double Dragon” online with a friend over Xbox LIVE.1 The game features enhanced art, a new soundtrack and a host of extras.

“Double Dragon” is the story of Billy and Jimmy Lee, twin brothers who learned to fight on the cold, tough streets of their city. Their expert knowledge of the ancient martial art of Sou-Setsu-Ken, combined with their streetwise outlook, means that they’re two of the most formidable combatants ever to walk the streets. Billy and Jimmy will use their feet, fists, elbows and whatever weapons come to hand to defeat the gang that kidnapped Billy’s girlfriend.

“Double Dragon” will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft® Points and is rated E10+ by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, with mild suggestive themes and violence.

Game Features

The title includes the following:

· Two-player co-op multiplayer locally or over Xbox LIVE1

· Special extras such as a look at the original Japanese and U.S. “Double Dragon” sales fliers

· Gameplay with either the original graphics or with new high-definition graphics

· All new music

· Hints and tips for newcomers

· Three leaderboards

· Customizable button configurations

· Ability to earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

More information is available at http://www.xbox.com/games/livearcade.

More Exciting Titles Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade

The Xbox LIVE Arcade library, now 58 games strong and growing, 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, including the following (not in chronological order of release):

· “Mad Tracks.” This 3-D racing party game from Load Inc. and D3Publisher recalls all the fun of playing with toy cars from childhood. Up to four players can race micro cars in a variety of gameplay modes in familiar settings such as a living room, a restaurant and a toy store.

· “Rush’n Attack.” Also known as “Green Beret,” from Konami Digital Entertainment Inc., this is a faithful next-generation update of this classic coin-op arcade title where the player assumes the role of a special forces agent sent behind enemy lines to infiltrate an enemy military complex and free captured prisoners of war.

· “Soltrio Solitaire.” From Silver Creek Entertainment, this is a collection of 18 different solitaire games, offering co-op and competitive two-player solitaire game modes.

· “Spyglass Board Games.” From Strange Flavour Ltd. and Freeverse, this offers classic versions of the world’s most beloved board games, including chess, checkers, mancala and reversi, as well as the ability to enjoy video chat with friends via the Xbox LIVE Vision camera.

· “Street Trace:NYC.” This is a hover board racing and arena battle game from Gaia Industries Inc. set against the urban wasteland of future New York City. Make your mark on the leaderboards in intense eight-player action over Xbox LIVE, or battle at home through split-screen or single-player tournaments.

· “Undertow.” This is a fast-paced action shooter from Chair Entertainment Group that thrusts players underwater as they battle for control of the oceans, and features a robust single player/co-op campaign and up to 16-player multiplayer action over Xbox LIVE.1

Like all Xbox LIVE Arcade games, the above titles will have a free demo that will allow gamers to try out a game before deciding to buy. More details will be available closer to each title’s launch later this year.

 

[Shard]

Screenshots from Blimblim and the XboxXyde.

Mad Tracks:

Rush N Attack

Soltrio Solitaire

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[Shard]

Past 2 of the XboxXyde Screenshot orgy.

Spyglass Board Games:

Street Trace NYC:

Undertow:

 

[Shard]

Announcment of Double Dragon up at the IGN XBOX 360.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/786/786321p1.html

 

[Grecco]

Definetly getting Double Dragon wish we got Space Giraffe too but thats asking for too much

That Street Racers thing reminds me of that old Dreamcast game made by Acclaim... Freakboarders or something like that.

 

[Shard]

Definetly getting Double Dragon wish we got Space Giraffe too but thats asking for too much

That Street Racers thing reminds me of that old Dreamcast game made by Acclaim... Freakboarders or something like that.

Trickstyle is the game you are thinking of and yea Hitler Stole My Potato had the same impressions.

 

[Seep]

What happened to Speedball 2?

 

[Shard]

What happened to Speedball 2?

I think that is coming in the fall, certainly wasn't coming this week.

 

[pswii60]

Trickstyle is the game you are think of and yea Hitler Stole My Potato had the same impressions.

Yes Trickstyle was made by Criterion Games - famous for Burnout and Black

Spoiler

and Airblade

 

[xblarcade]

What happened to Speedball 2?

It was just announce, and if I'm not mistaken, it's being developed by the same guys who just finished Double Dragon. At least let them get one game out before complaining about the next one.

 

[Crab Milk Mickey]

Screenshots from Blimblim and the XboxXyde.

:lol

Holy shit at the compression. Which genius approved of these?

 

[Mojovonio]

Rush' n 'Attack looks like it was drawn by 5 year olds.

 

[Shard]

You would have to ask Blim.

 

[Seep]

I think that is coming in the fall, certainly wasn't coming this week.

Ah OK. I must be patient.

 

[Eggo]

I wonder if Rush N' Attack sells well, any chance we can get Jailbreak? On top of that, let's get some other arcade classics in there like Heavy Barrel, Time Soldiers, Black Tiger, Quiz and Dragons, Mat Mania, Super Dodgeball, and Simpsons.

 

[xblarcade]

...Super Dodgeball...

This with online play would be heaven for me

 

[Sinatar]

Mad Tracks looks sort of like Revolt, could be a good time.

 

[AstroLad]

Mad Tracks wasn't even on my radar until I saw these screens. Hope they can execute as it looks like it could be ridiculous fun.

 

[Shard]

Mad Tracks wasn't even on my radar until I saw these screens. Hope they can execute as it looks like it could be ridiculous fun.

You can see Mad Tracks in motion vis a vis a XBLA montage video that was posted a few pages back.

 

[Grifter]

This with online play would be heaven for me

Neo Dodgeball and Windjammers would kill.

Street Trace character select screen gave me a Combatribes vibe.

 

[Spinning Plates]

Mad Tracks looks sort of like Revolt, could be a good time.

Damn, surely it would be a piece of piss to bring Revolt to XBLA.

 

[Gowans]

Spyglass Board Games = WIN!

 

[Sinatar]

Damn, surely it would be a piece of piss to bring Revolt to XBLA.

Funnily enough, it was at one point slated for release on the Xbox 1's version of Live Arcade but the deal fell through.

 

[Spinning Plates]

Funnily enough, it was at one point slated for release on the Xbox 1's version of Live Arcade but the deal fell through.

Just been browing it's page on Wiki...

An Xbox version of the game with Xbox Live online multiplayer was created exclusively for an Xbox Live introduction video

In 2006 Canadian game publisher Throwback Entertainment acquired the license and publishing rights to Re-Volt and has confirmed a next-generation version is on the way.

 

[Gigglepoo]

On top of that, let's get some other arcade classics in there like Heavy Barrel, Time Soldiers, Black Tiger, Quiz and Dragons, Mat Mania, Super Dodgeball, and Simpsons.

Since EA's Simpsons game isn't coming out until the fall, I expect The Simpsons Arcade Game to come out in July. They would have to strike a deal with Konami just like Ubisoft did for TMNT, but it makes logical sense to cash in on the property when the demand is at its highest.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

All they have to do is release the Simpsons game on Live alongside the new 3D retail game for maximum cash in of the movie.

 

[Space Runaway]

I'm definitely scoring Double Dragon. Videos seem to indicate that it's pretty much the same outside of the ugly facelift. I'm sure that'll lead to lots of people complaining how dated the gameplay is yet that won't stop me. I do hope the fixed the elbow attack or multiplayer is gonna be pretty boring.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Spyglass Board Games = WIN!

Did I see checkers and chess in there? At last?

 

[shpankey]

ugh, that Chess board looks like shit

 

[Remy]

Did I see checkers and chess in there? At last?

You sure do!

Yes, Spyglass Board Games was the previously discussed "Big Bang Board Games".

 

[Gowans]

Did I see checkers and chess in there? At last?

HELL YEAH YOU DID!

 

[Captain Glanton]

Having Mad Tracks screens spark interest = realizing you're even nerdier than you thought. Because those screens look very promising.

 

[Shard]

The achievement set for Double Dragon has been released.

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/index.php

Good Score
5
Get 20,000 points.
Demolition Man
15
Kill two enemies with a single stick of dynamite in a single player game.
All Tools
5
Pick up a whip, a bat, a knife, a drum, a carton, a stick of dynamite, and a rock.
Third Base
20
Finish mission 3 holding a baseball bat.
No Swimming
10
Pass the bridge in mission 3 without falling in the water.
Untouchable
20
Complete mission 1 in a single player game without being hit.
Invade the Base
15
Reach mission 4 in a co-op game without continues.
No Mercy
15
Take out all the enemies before the final boss in a single player game.
Sneaky
20
Avoid the wall traps in mission 4.
Bare Hands
20
Complete a single player game without using any object.
Get the Girl
20
Beat the other player at the end of a co-op game.
Hero
35
Complete a single player game without continues.

 

[Scottlarock]

Wow, some of those look REALLY good! time for more points!

 

[Shard]

Well, the Street Trace: NYC information keeps on coming, our friends over at XBLArcade.com
have the first in a three part expanded preview of the game up; covering the game play aspects.
http://www.xblarcade.com/node/568

 

[GhaleonEB]

HELL YEAH YOU DID!

Woo!

Seriously, I've wanted those for ages.

 

[Shard]

Woo!

Seriously, I've wanted those for ages.

Well, hopefully this list will not be like the last list.

 

[Community Forum]

Thank goodness we're on a new page... the last one with all the screenshots was choking my computer!

 

[Shard]

Thank goodness we're on a new page... the last one with all the screenshots was choking my computer!

:lol

 

[Rlan]

I should give Mad Tracks and Street Trace more credit than I did before. I wouldn't have expected a 4 player split screen mode for ST, might be fun. Mad Tracks looks more like a behind-the-wheel Micro Machines - frankly, it makes me wish No Cliche still existed and we'd get Toy Commander.

Good god at Rush 'N Attack. Looks like awful, awful shit.

But you know what, **** all those games because THIS game just came up on the OFLC!

BOMBERMAN LIVE Game (XBOX 360)
Author BACKBONE ENTERTAINMENT
Publisher HUDSON ENTERTAINMENT
Applicant HUDSON ENTERTAINMENT

YESSSSSSSSS

 

[Shard]

So has Double Dragon appeared yet?

 

[Space Runaway]

Double Dragon is up.

 

[Sean]

Name: Double Dragon
Price: 400 Points
Availability: All Xbox Live regions
Dash Details: Get the full version of Double Dragon and see what you’ve been missing! Play All the levels, tough-to-beat gang bosses, and experience the core fun of the classic coin-op game. Play alone or with a friend, locally or on Xbox LIVE. Change the coin-op settings just like a real arcade machine, and deliver your wrath from arsenal of weapons with enhanced visuals or the arcade machine’s original graphics.
Size: 23.8 MB (approx.)