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Chiaroscuro said:
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Actually I just listed XBLA games with >200 gamerscore, but it seems like Joust somehow has 205 without DLC... unless that achievement site has an incorrect point value for something.
 
XCell9200 said:
Ah how I miss XBLA. At school my computer setup is right next to my console, so I can use it. At home all I have is a wireless network and I don't want to pay $100 for the official microsoft wireless adapter. Does anyone know if the Pelican brand one is a worthy substitute? I'm skeptical.
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Take a look at EOP (Ethernet Over Power) Adaptors. They are most likely cheaper than the MS Wireless nic and most definately faster.
 
Vigilante 8 Arcade Update: Classic PS1 Cars

Original PS1 car models unlockable!
Friday, July 25th, 2008

The cat is out of the bag!

As a special treat for the fans of the original games, Isopod Labs is including eight original V8 PS1 car models in V8: Arcade.

The guys labored hard in the labs, converting the original 3D geometry, textures, and removing advanced texture-blending, to ensure that these rare replicas are restored to their authentic old-gen glory.

And, for the ‘history’ buffs, Isopod is proud to unveil the original Piranha — the first vehicle ever built for V8, but never included in the commercial versions of the game. This orange muscle car was based on the ‘Pickard Piranha’ from Interstate ‘76, driven by the character of Jade Champion and later her brother, Groove. The car was dropped early in development, after V8’s design was retooled as an arcade car-combat game.

These ‘Classic’ V8 vehicles can be unlocked by successfully beating the Single Player Quest of each character.
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Jive Turkey said:
Has a release date been set for Castle Crashers yet? I've had points just sitting in my account.
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Haven't we all. =\

The only thing we know is that it's part of Microsoft's summer lineup and will be out by the last Wednesday in August. We still don't know a set date and knowing the luck of people waiting for it, it won't be out until that very last day, but I refuse to give up hope each and every week until then.
 
Stumpokapow said:
Achieve360Points incorrectly has a 5 point achievement listed as 10 points. I assumed that since the game total was above 200, it was DLC. My bad.
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Just like what your previous post said, I was just confirming :)
 
Shard said:
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/07/25/banjo-redeemed/

MTV Multiplayer Blog recently went hands-on with Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts and at the end of said article a sliver of information regarding the XBLA version of Banjo 1 was relayed.



In summation, all of those extra bits in the original Banjo-Kazooie are at long last going to be unlocked, I have been waiting 10 long years for my ice key.
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This is interesting (love stuff like this, hidden game stuff and beta crap) but did anyone ever hack a rom and find out what was behind the locked gate or anything?
 
Rlan said:
http://www.gamerbytes.com/shotestrelease-thumb.JPG[img]

Apparently Shotest Shogi popped up on the Japanese XBLA Yesterday...?

[url]http://www.gamerbytes.com/2008/07/shotest_shogi_accidentally_rel.php[/url][/QUOTE]
Is it still up there, Rlan?
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Achievement List: Fable 2 Pub Games

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news-841-Game-Added--Fable®-II-Pub-Games.html

There are 12 achievements with a total of 200 points.

Sort:

Not Just Another Mark 10
Earn a 3-star rating

High Roller's Club 20
Earn a 5-star rating

I Want It All 40
Earn all 15 unique items

No Stone Unturned 10
Get a jackpot in Keystone

Warrior's Luck 10
Get a jackpot in Fortune's Tower

Serious Stakeholder 20
Have a bankroll over 2,500 gold

Penultimate Player 10
Place in a tournament

Big Spinner 10
Win Big (at least 100 times your bet) at any Spinnerbox game

Fortunate Finder 10
Unlock a new game of any type

Lucky Locksmith 30
Unlock all games

Champion of Chance 30
Win a tournament

Fabled Financier 0
Play a pub game with your Fable® II Hero
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For everyone clammoring over a Bionic Commando Rearmed release date, myself included, Ben Judd posted this in on Bioniccommando.com:

Release date info: check the internet on Monday for some very interesting news!

Ben
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Not much, but looks like we'll hear something tomorrow. Would go ape shit if it was Wednesday :D
 
JdFoX187 said:
For everyone clammoring over a Bionic Commando Rearmed release date, myself included, Ben Judd posted this in on Bioniccommando.com:


Not much, but looks like we'll hear something tomorrow. Would go ape shit if it was Wednesday :D
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Oh, shit. Looks like it could be Wednesday then. GeoWars and Rearmed in one Wednesday.

Bye, bye, 1600 points. :lol
 
I finished the expansion for Puzzle Quest yesterday and I am quite disappointed. I was hoping for more, especially considering the high price tag. It only lasted about 5 hours. There is only like 3 quests in the game (some other minor ones as well, but pretty quickly). The three quests are the ones that give you the achievements, but they are pretty short. Plague Lord was the main disappointment, too easy, even easier than the battles in the Stormfriend quest. The main game has so much more content. No way I can recommend the expansion at 700 points….
 
Xbox LIVE Arcade Celebrates the “Summer of Arcade” with an Incredible Lineup of Blockbuster Games and Chances to Win Hot Prizes!
“Summer of Arcade” lineup features five incredible games launching over five scorching weeks; beat the heat and play for a chance to win prizes including 100,000 Microsoft Points, an Xbox 360 Elite console and more!

Summer is in full swing, and Xbox LIVE Arcade is celebrating with the hottest lineup of games ever, starting on Wednesday, July 30 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT) with the highly-anticipated retro shooter “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2.” Also on Wednesday, Xbox LIVE Arcade users can earn entries into our “Summer of Arcade” Sweepstakes by logging in and playing the trial or full version of the featured Summer Arcade game of the week for a chance to win amazing prizes.

The full “Summer of Arcade” lineup is:

* July 30: “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2” – The latest version of the wildly popular retro shooter offers screen-melting intensity and insane new features, including six action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, scoring strategies and a diverse list of exciting Achievements. “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2” is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will be available at 800 Microsoft Points.


* August 6: “Braid” – From acclaimed developer Jonathan Blow, “Braid” is a mind-bending and artistic puzzle-platformer where the player manipulates the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. “Braid”is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.


* August 13: “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” – The classic 8-bit side-scroller reports back for duty in a stunning remake, complete with all-new HD graphics and features that put 2D gaming back on the map! “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” is rated M for Mature by the ESRB


* August 20: “Galaga Legions” – The legend lives on with “Galaga Legions,” a reimagining of the classic arcade shooter. Featuring table-turning game dynamics and updated graphics, the game was created by the team behind the bestselling “PAC-MAN Championship Edition” from Namco Bandai Games. “Galaga Legions” is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.


* August 27: “Castle Crashers” – Award-winning studio The Behemoth brings red hot arcade adventure to Xbox LIVE Arcade with “Castle Crashers,” featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose from as you defend your kingdom and save the princess. “Castle Crashers” is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.


Play the trial or full version of the featured blockbuster Summer of Arcade game of the week and receive one entry into both the weekly prize drawing and Grand Prize drawings:

* Grand Prize (x1) – 100,000 Microsoft Points, 12 month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and an Xbox 360 Elite console

* Runner-Up Prizes (x2) – 10,000 Microsoft points and a free 12 Month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription

* Weekly Prizes (x5) – 4000 Microsoft points


All games will be available worldwide, with the exception of “Bionic Commando Rearmed,” which will be available worldwide except Korea.

The “Summer of Arcade” sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom and the 50 United States or District of Columbia 17+. No purchase necessary. Skill testing question required for Canadian residents. Game ends September 2, 2008. For details including free, alternate method of entry, see Official Rules at www.xbox.com/summerofarcade.
 
Pretty cool idea, IMO, to boost things up a notch by releasing lots of great DLC in late summer as a run-up to the big retail season.

Time to stock up on some spacebucks ....
 
Ok, out of all of the games coming next month, which one is the best if you can only get one? Don't say anything like "buy them all" just tell me which one is the best.
 
HolyStar said:
Ok, out of all of the games coming next month, which one is the best if you can only get one? Don't say anything like "buy them all" just tell me which one is the best.
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I'd go with Castle Crashers
 
HolyStar said:
Ok, out of all of the games coming next month, which one is the best if you can only get one? Don't say anything like "buy them all" just tell me which one is the best.
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Castle Crashers by a mile. Four player dungeon crawling adventure with simply an incredible amount of content.
 
HolyStar said:
Ok, out of all of the games coming next month, which one is the best if you can only get one? Don't say anything like "buy them all" just tell me which one is the best.
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Got to be between Castle Crashers and Geo-Wars 2. I'll go with Castle Crashers just because it looks so fresh, and we've had a lot of two stick shooters on XBLA recently.
 
And now some worrying news from Gamespot over the fate of Sierra Online.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6195105.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstop;title;2

ctivision Blizzard 'streamlining' Vivendi
Prototype, Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, and Ice Age survive the big merger; Massive Entertainment and Swordfish Studios under the microscope.
By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpot
Posted Jul 28, 2008 5:21 pm PT

You can't make the world's largest third-party omelette without breaking a few eggs. In the wake of the merger with Vivendi Games, Activision Publishing today announced that it is streamlining the subsumed company's operations.

As part of the drive for increased efficiency, Activision will "realign" staff at Radical Entertainment (Prototype, Crash of the Titans) and High Moon Studios (The Bourne Conspiracy, Darkwatch). As for their sister subsidiaries Massive Entertainment (World in Conflict, Ground Control) and Swordfish Studios (50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, Cold Winter), Activision is "exploring options," including the sale or closing of the outfits.

The future is similarly uncertain for Sierra Online (Assault Heroes 2) and Vivendi Games Mobile (Prison Break, Cake Mania 2). The publisher deemed them "non-strategic business units" and said it is exploring the possibility of closing or selling them as well.

"We are focused on improving efficiency across the combined organization and are concentrating on businesses where we have leadership positions that are aligned with Activision Publishing's long-term corporate objectives," Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith said in a statement.

As for the Vivendi properties that are definitely sticking around, Activision said it is adding Spyro the Dragon, Crash Bandicoot, and Ice Age to its stable of popular brands. It will also bring in two new intellectual properties Vivendi had been working on: Radical Games' Prototype, and one as-yet unannounced title.

"We have conducted a thorough review of Vivendi Games' brand portfolio and are retaining those franchises and titles that are a strong fit with our long-term product strategy," Griffith said. "We are reviewing our options regarding those titles that we will not be publishing."

The press release makes no mention of other anticipated Vivendi titles like Double Fine Productions' Brutal Legend or Terminal Reality's Ghostbusters. Activision representatives did not immediately respond to GameSpot's requests for comment on the status of these and other Vivendi projects.

Back in March, Variety reported that Vivendi developers were having to re-pitch their games to the incoming Activision management. At the time, Double Fine head Tim Schafer said he hadn't been asked to go anywhere or pitch anything special.
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Well, looks like the following XBLA games are on the chopping block thanks to Activision. Sierra Online was one of the biggest supporters, but apparently they won't be around for longer...

1) Cribbage
2) Interpol
3) Gin Rummy
4) Red Baron Arcade
5) Vigilante 8 Arcade
6) Zombie Wranglers

(as well as Assault Heroes, Red Baron Arcade, Switchball ports for the PSN crowd)
 
HolyStar said:
Ok, out of all of the games coming next month, which one is the best if you can only get one? Don't say anything like "buy them all" just tell me which one is the best.
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I've been craving some Castle Crashers bad lately, but it seems like the best choice unless you're really really into retro arcade shooters.
 
With Castle Crashers coming out (and since im sure Bionic Command Rearmed has a kick ass soundtrack) im going to make myself a custom playlist. Though im not sure if it has to be a Windows Media Player playlist, or if I can make a playlist with the Zune software.
 
Sean said:
Well, looks like the following XBLA games are on the chopping block thanks to Activision. Sierra Online was one of the biggest supporters, but apparently they won't be around for longer...

1) Cribbage
2) Interpol
3) Gin Rummy
4) Red Baron Arcade
5) Vigilante 8 Arcade
6) Zombie Wranglers

(as well as Assault Heroes, Red Baron Arcade, Switchball ports for the PSN crowd)
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Ya missed a big one, Geo Wars 2.
 
Sean said:
Well, looks like the following XBLA games are on the chopping block thanks to Activision. Sierra Online was one of the biggest supporters, but apparently they won't be around for longer...

1) Cribbage
2) Interpol
3) Gin Rummy
4) Red Baron Arcade
5) Vigilante 8 Arcade
6) Zombie Wranglers

(as well as Assault Heroes, Red Baron Arcade, Switchball ports for the PSN crowd)
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Frankly, those could all just go away except for maybe V8 :)
 
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