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If I recall correctly Ikaruka is being pegged around November but Every Extend Extra Extreme does sound like a viable candidate at this point.
 
Wait a minute... so is Ikaruga the mysterious 360 shooter than Treasure was working on or are we going to get a new game eventually? Totally jipped if it's the former, Ika's not even my fave Treasure shooter. :/
 
Eggo said:
What are you guys talking about? Is there some conference this week?
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Last year at this time, Doom was announced, screenshots were released, and then it was put up onto XBLA in a span of a few hours. Could happen again.
 
I thought that was X06. Still, the basic idea remains the same, we also saw this more recently with the Pac-Man World Championships (Pac-Man: Championship Edition) and E3 2007(Golden Axe and Sonic the Hedgehog), XBLA games that get announced just before they go up on the service, hence the name conference shocker.
 
It probably was X06, sorry. I just knew it was around September cause that's when I got my achievements for the game. After checking it was Sept 30th.
 
LakeEarth said:
It probably was X06, sorry. I just knew it was around September cause that's when I got my achievements for the game.
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At the very least I can say with certainty that TGS is having effect on the XBLA announcement
if only because everybody is currently in transit to TGS today, Major Nelson and the Gamerscore Blog crew.
 
Yes on both counts since Rez isn't expected to hit the service till 2008.

Metal Slug is another good one, Metal Slug 3 is confirmed for the service and is going to be shown at TGS.
 
Here are the game announced for August/September

Ecco the Dolphin
Hexic 2
War World
Geon: Emotions
Puzzle Quest
Space Giraffe – Llamasoft
Streets of Rage 2
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Take out the game's we've had and you get:

War World
Geon: Emotions
Puzzle Quest

It's gonna be one or two of those.
 
jarrod said:
Wait a minute... so is Ikaruga the mysterious 360 shooter than Treasure was working on or are we going to get a new game eventually? Totally jipped if it's the former, Ika's not even my fave Treasure shooter. :/
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Different game, supposedly.
 
Lumines Live! Holiday Pack Details

Nothing says Halloween like Lumines. Or Christmas. Or summer vacation. On October 17th, Q Entertainment will be releasing a "Rockin' Holiday Pack" of 20 new Lumines Live! skins for Challenge Mode. Usual Q cohorts like Keiichi Sugiyama (Rez, Area 1) and h ueda (Every Extend Extra Extreme) collaborated for this upcoming pack. Snowflakes and autumn leaves — so festive!
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Pics: http://kotaku.com/photogallery/luminesliveholiday/
http://kotaku.com/gaming/celebrations/lumines-live-holiday-pack-details-300812.php


First Ever Hands On Impressions of Rez HD

I was immediately impressed at how sharp everything looked. With the relatively simple graphic style of a game like Rez, you might think that HD wouldn't do much for it, but the difference was obvious from the very beginning. The controls, while still in the early stages of development, were very smooth and I actually found them to be much easier to deal with than the Dreamcast's. Having the rumble built right in to the controls without the purchase of the Trance Vibrator was a great addition as it was something I hadn't been able to try before. The music also sounded great, and I was told that all the tracks were being remastered for the full 5.1 Dolby experience. I managed to make it through the whole boss level like a pro, only devolving once and when it was all over I was rewarded with a clap on the back and a handshake from Mr. Mizuguchi.

Rez HD is going to be a great addition to the XBL lineup and will give players who formally couldn't get their hands on it a chance to play for the first time. It will also be terrific for old fans who will be able to experience the crisp new graphics, widescreen and remastered music creating a new way to enjoy an old game.
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http://kotaku.com/gaming/first/first-ever-hands-on-impressions-of-rez-hd-300814.php
 
So we are awaiting an announcement? Anyone have any ideas how long that will be? XBLA is my favourite part of gaming at the moment so stuff like this makes my pants tight.
 
Huh, got this yesterday.


Hi,

Do you have the courage to look melancholy in the eye, give a rapturous performance and take the enviable title as Master of Geon? Find your emotional side, exploit it (and find out what we are talking about) when “Geon: Emotions” comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).

Eidos Interactive has teamed up with Strawdog Studios to develop “Geon: Emotions,” which offers intense multiplayer head-to-head and co-op team action, razor sharp visuals and a pounding soundtrack.

What's your strategy going to be? Play to your emotional strengths as you compete amongst your opponents to master “Geon: Emotions.” Allow your dark side to dominate, or win through speed, courage, and cunning.

For more details on “Geon: Emotions”, please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-ca/games/g/geonxboxlivearcade/
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Huh, how did every one else miss the memo?

Anyway.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3162888

The Rundown: Treasure is working on Ikaruga XBLA to have worldwide rankings, online co-op play, and the ability to share movies of your best play sessions. Treasure prez confirms that they are working on a Wii title from the "action" team. Ban-Gai-O DS will be playable for the DS and it is an actual sequl and not a remake. Their second Xbox 360 project, an un-named shooter, has hit some delays due to Ikaruga XBLA. Treasure hopes to make an original XBLA title but we shall have to wait until after Ikaruga XBLA. Treasure prez mentions that they have no plans to develop for the PSN at the moment due to stretched resources. Finally, they would like to do Radiant Silvergun XBLA but it would come after Ikaruge XBLA, would be a bigger undertaking, and would be enhanced for the XBOX 360 (Hi-def graphics).
 
I know Geon plays nothing like it, but looking at those screens make me wish for a Marble Blast Ultra expansion pak so much. 60 new levels would kick ass right now.
 
twinturbo2 said:
... and there's going to be another week of whining that SWOS isn't up...
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And once SWOS comes out there will be whining of another game. I doubt the cycle will ever stop until we get definite release dates on XBLA games. Though apparently 2008 is too hard to understand for some people waiting for Castle Crashers.
 
LakeEarth said:
And once SWOS comes out there will be whining of another game. I doubt the cycle will ever stop until we get definite release dates on XBLA games. Though apparently 2008 is too hard to understand for some people waiting for Castle Crashers.
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Yeah its always gonna be the case using the surprise technique instead of release dates. Everyone has their favourites.
 
Shard said:
Finally, they would like to do Radiant Silvergun XBLA but it would come after Ikaruge XBLA, would be a bigger undertaking, and would be enhanced for the XBOX 360 (Hi-def graphics).
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HOLY MOTHER OF...

Ahhh Geon this week. Cool.

Maybe there's still room for another? :)
 
E4 is scheduled to be released Oct 17 for 800 MS Points.

-Improved graphics
-5.1 ch
-5 game mode types: E4,The Game Unlimited (stage mode), E4,The Game Time Limited (time attack), S4,Wiz Ur Muzik, R4,the Revenge, and H4,Versus Live.

Some screens here.
 
I just got an xbox flash email for live marketplace.


Puzzle quest is on it with a price of 1200 pts.

As far as I can tell, its the only item not released yet in the whole email. Tomorrow maybe?
 
Triz said:
I just got an xbox flash email for live marketplace.


Puzzle quest is on it with a price of 1200 pts.

As far as I can tell, its the only item not released yet in the whole email. Tomorrow maybe?
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!!!

Nice price.

Plz tomorrow :)
 
LakeEarth said:
I know Geon plays nothing like it, but looking at those screens make me wish for a Marble Blast Ultra expansion pak so much. 60 new levels would kick ass right now.
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Yeah, it's awesome how they actually made a big expansion pack with tons of new levels and game modes and stuff, but MS wouldn't let them release it for free and they just gave up after a long battle.
 
aku:jiki said:
Yeah, it's awesome how they actually made a big expansion pack with tons of new levels and game modes and stuff, but MS wouldn't let them release it for free and they just gave up after a long battle.
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Thats... an odd story. Why wouldn't they release it for the bare minimum price they could charge?
 
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