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Dunno if old, but Capcom just sent this to me:

Ahoy thar, matey!

Secure your eye-patch and twist on those scurvy hooks, Capcom is ready to set sail to swashbuckle on the seven seas with Age of Booty on Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network this Oct. 15 th and Oct. 16 th.

In Age of Booty, players team up with other online players or AI-controlled pirate ships to raid, pillage, sink, and destroy their way to dominance on the high seas. Manning the helm of their own pirate ship, apprentice pirates must raid villages, sink merchants, seize towns, and steal gold to stockpile their pirate factions with spoils of war and booty – all at the same time.

Age of Booty introduces swashbuckling action for the RTS (Real Time Strategy) newbie, ridding gamers of all the complicated, time consuming aspects of the RTS genre and retaining only the fun. Would-be pirate plunderers in Age of Booty won't have to worry about resource gathering, base building or giving multiple orders to unit groups, unlike a typical RTS game. Age of Booty is built for the casual videogame player with action–packed gameplay, simple controls, and robust multiplayer capabilities.

Age of Booty is rated E for Everyone and raids Xbox LIVE Arcade on Oct. 15 th. The game also sets sail on the PlayStation Network on Oct. 16 th.

Check out Producer D.A.R.Y.L. Allison’s blog post <http://www.capcom-unity.com/d.a.r.y.l./blog/2008/09/29/get_ready_to_answer_the_call_of_booty> on Unity for more information on the price, the PC version, and the demos.
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D3VI0US said:
Inquiring minds would like to know good sir.
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Well, it doesn't look good, all of the official Microsoft and Xbox.com information have no mention of Mega Man 9, ity could still just show up, but it doesn't look good.
 
Did someone say WarWorld... Yes!!! I'm been having mech favor and I been waiting for this game for a while. I hope it's good.
 
KAOS said:
Did someone say WarWorld... Yes!!! I'm been having mech favor and I been waiting for this game for a while. I hope it's good.
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Needs. More. Hype.

I have this game on my PC and it's pretty rad. Twitchy mech shooter with nice UE graphics. This is a genre tragically under-represented on the 360.

Don't pass this one up!
 
Poimandres said:
Needs. More. Hype.

I have this game on my PC and it's pretty rad. Twitchy mech shooter with nice UE graphics. This is a genre tragically under-represented on the 360.

Don't pass this one up!
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Yeah, it sort of looks and plays like a re-skinned version of UT2k4. Which is not bad when the closest thing to UT2k4 on the XBox 360 is a $60 retail title.
 
SapientWolf said:
Yeah, it sort of looks and plays like a re-skinned version of UT2k4. Which is not bad when the closest thing to UT2k4 on the XBox 360 is a $60 retail title.
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Except that the $60 Xbox version isn't as good as UT2004... zing!

Do we know if there have been any improvements for War World over the PC version?

I thought people would be keen for this, but no one seems to care...
 
Poimandres said:
Except that the $60 Xbox version isn't as good as UT2004... zing!

Do we know if there have been any improvements for War World over the PC version?

I thought people would be keen for this, but no one seems to care...
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The price, for one. Browsing the forums, I see mention of improved graphics, particle effects, menus, and it might have a few new modes. I don't track the PC version that closely. I must say, the game looks sexay.

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SapientWolf said:
The price, for one. Browsing the forums, I see mention of improved graphics, particle effects, menus, and it might have a few new modes. I don't track the PC version that closely. I must say, the game looks sexay.

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wait... that is an XBLA game?

For serious?

Really?
 
Brashnir said:
wait... that is an XBLA game?

For serious?

Really?
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Your eyes do not deceive you. That is indeed an XBLA game... and it releases this week!

Very nice graphics and cool mechs with the gameplay of UT2004.

What more do you need from a Live Arcade title?
 
Poimandres said:
Your eyes do not deceive you. That is indeed an XBLA game... and it releases this week!

Very nice graphics and cool mechs with the gameplay of UT2004.

What more do you need from a Live Arcade title?
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nice. I'm not much for online multiplayer, so I guess I'll pass, but it sure looks nice for a downloadable title.
 
Ive been missing some Mech Assaultish action, May just buy War worlds. Looks really good for a XBLA game. They picked the right type of game to make for XBLA.

If its good i can see alot of Mech Assault/Warrior fans jumping into it.
 
Sean said:
Poker Smash developers are beginning to tease their new XBLA game...
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Here's a link to the development blog for our next game (currently called project2).

http://voidstarcreations.com/newgame/

We're still in the really early stages of development, but we do have a few in-game screens posted. We'll continue to post screens and movies as things progress. We love to hear feedback, so let us know what your thinking.
 
New Marble Blast Ultra achievements = new DLC?

Marble Blast Ultra Updated to 250; DLC Coming Soon?

The achievement list for Marble Blast Ultra (one of the very first games released for the arcade, way back in January 2006) has recently updated with three new achievements totalling the max 50 point increase alloted to arcade games. The achievements highlight a new multiplayer mode (Marble It Up!) and name two separate DLC packs (Marble Fu and Agoraphobia) though I could find no mention of new content for this game anywhere.

Looks like the achievements have broken DLC news yet again and remember... you heard it here first!
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Exarchos said:
New Marble Blast Ultra achievements = new DLC?
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MBU is probably my most-played XBLA game to-date. The multi-player is just so quick and addictive. That was before I got to the last level in single player (Schadenfreude), though, and swore the game off forever. I don't think I've ever seen difficulty ramp up like that in a game. Fuck that shit.
 
vatstep said:
MBU is probably my most-played XBLA game to-date. The multi-player is just so quick and addictive. That was before I got to the last level in single player (Schadenfreude), though, and swore the game off forever. I don't think I've ever seen difficulty ramp up like that in a game. Fuck that shit.
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On my original live account that level was the only achievement I was missing, to beat it under 8 minutes, it was nuts.
 
yeah the change from intermediate to expert levels is insane. I still haven't beaten a couple of the final episodes. I could easily get under the par time in intermediate, but if I were to attempt that on Expert I think I might lose my sanity
 
Mega Man 9 - XBLA - Wednesday

Yes, you've been asking and now we're answering - Mega Man 9 is, indeed, coming to XBLA TOMORROW.

Take control of the Blue Bomber as you take out new robot bosses and complete brand new levels.

There are over 12 new levels and more than 50 new enemies to take out in this retake on the classic.

Complete levels as well and as quickly as you can to appear on the online scoreboards that will also be available.

Mega Man 9 will be 800 MS points and is rated E for everyone.
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http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2008/09/30/561564.aspx

Hurrah! :D
 
http://www.xblarcade.com/node/2073

Thing On Wheels Entering Cert, Coming Soon?
Mon, 2008-09-29 17:37 — LunarDuality

ToWScreen1 My super secret spy network has discovered that Load Inc's Things On Wheels is entering what should be final certification in about a week. No way to know exactly how long it will take or precisely when the game will be released, but it's on its way and getting close.
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Exarchos said:
New Marble Blast Ultra achievements = new DLC?
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wtf i thought that got canceled because they wanted to release it for free

aha, found it (on gaf no less)

posted 03-23-2007
Back in November Pat Wilson, developer at Garage Games, announced that their team had just finished making a FREE downloadable update (that featured bug fixes, 11 new multiplayer maps, and new gametypes) and that it was in Microsoft’s hands for certification. Weeks later in his blog, Pat explained to fans why the free content will NEVER be made available. (The site he blogged at, angrydev.com, is no more, but you can still find the info he posted on numerous sites) On the record, Garage Games says "...we are unable to come to an agreement with our publisher for the Marble Blast Ultra update." Seeing as Garage Games is both the publisher AND developer of Marble Blast Ultra, you need to read between the lines. The gist of Pat’s blog says Microsoft won’t allow them to release free content for their game, but he doesn’t go into what their motivation might be, but allow me to.
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so i guess Garage being acquired by IAC may have something to do with this?


edit: did some more digging

from an interview in august of 2006

3-GarageGames is fixing some bugs in “Marble Blast Ultra”. Which ones are being addressed?

Pat Wilson-I want to preface this by saying these are changes we want to make, but they are not for sure the changes that will be in the update. The two most high profile fixes are:

* Friends Leaderboard bug: This was reported very early on and will be fixed.
* Crash exploit: There is a way to crash a server on several maps. This will be fixed.

The other fixes on the table:

* Removing the advantage of dropping during a multiplayer game to protect your rating. This is very destructive behavior for the game because it breaks up servers. It also allows the host to unfairly effect the game for all other people in the server should they decide to kick the server back to the lobby to prevent a stat hit. We brainstormed many solutions to this and discussed it quite a bit, because we don’t want to provide a bad play experience for people who want to leave a server for other reasons. The implementation we chose, I feel, strikes a good balance, and I think it will have a positive effect on the game.
* When you re-spawn in a multiplayer game, you should be facing the gems.
* The HUD should inform everyone of voice activity so that abusive players can be identified by the host and kicked from the game.
* Shadowing on the text for the scoreboard on the HUD to make it more readable on all levels.

4-Tell us about the new Multiplayer Maps

Pat Wilson- There are eleven new maps. [Level Designer] Alex [Swanson] really outdid himself on this batch. I won’t list them all, but we got to really play with the gameplay even though we kept the game-type the same. Playing “Spires” is very, very different than all other multiplayer levels. All the gems are at the top of high-friction covered spires and platforms, and all the powerups are on the ground. The strategy is totally different, and it requires players to improve their flying, falling, and marble control skills. Alex also crafted a multiplayer level, “Bowl”, that mimics the skiing movement that makes single player levels like “Black Diamond” so much fun. “Blast Club” is another level in the style of “King of the Marble” but with a larger, more varying playing surface, and a different central conflict point.
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Well, or it could just be that Microsoft has reversed their stance, there has certainly been free XBLA DLC in the time since that was written.
 
atomsk said:
wtf i thought that got canceled because they wanted to release it for free

aha, found it (on gaf no less)

posted 03-23-2007


so i guess Garage being acquired by IAC may have something to do with this?


edit: did some more digging

from an interview in august of 2006
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It's doubtful that IAC having a majority stake in GarageGames has anything to do with it.

I can think of 2 reasons why it's not free:

1) Microsoft wants to nickle and dime the update, since the full version is only $5 now
2) GarageGames has re-focused MBU development to MBO on InstantAction, which may take away real urgency from finishing MBU updates, since it was/is a finished product and still selling nicely.
 
So can you upgrade your mechs in War Worlds? Any level of customization?

Getting more points tomorrow! Going to get MM9 and some more Battlestar in HD! I can't believe I've used up almost 30 gigs for it already...
 
Deadly Monk said:
So can you upgrade your mechs in War Worlds? Any level of customization?

Getting more points tomorrow! Going to get MM9 and some more Battlestar in HD! I can't believe I've used up almost 30 gigs for it already...
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Stuff like weapons on each arm and jump jets on the feet. Minimal customization. Its not on Armored core levels. But the PC Demo was neat.
 
dcard said:
Here's a link to the development blog for our next game (currently called project2).

http://voidstarcreations.com/newgame/

We're still in the really early stages of development, but we do have a few in-game screens posted. We'll continue to post screens and movies as things progress. We love to hear feedback, so let us know what your thinking.
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Poker Smash really deserved to do better. I think a Poker-like multiplayer mode might have helped (like maybe draw cards and then try to get the highest score). I dunno. I wish them the best on their new title though (you there dcard?).
 
dcard said:
Here's a link to the development blog for our next game (currently called project2).

http://voidstarcreations.com/newgame/

We're still in the really early stages of development, but we do have a few in-game screens posted. We'll continue to post screens and movies as things progress. We love to hear feedback, so let us know what your thinking.
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Holy crap, is that really an XBLA game? Very impressive, especially if you're in the early stages of development. I'm intrigued.

Very cool of you guys to do a blog too while you're developing, not often we get to see stuff like that.
 
dcard said:
Here's a link to the development blog for our next game (currently called project2).

http://voidstarcreations.com/newgame/

We're still in the really early stages of development, but we do have a few in-game screens posted. We'll continue to post screens and movies as things progress. We love to hear feedback, so let us know what your thinking.
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Looks like a Diablo/Champions of Norrath-type game. Make it not suck completely like Arcadian Warriors and you have my money. I love these kinds of games.
 
Psychotext said:
What happened to War World? I was looking forward to giving it a try. :(
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Lol it was originally suppose to launch in August of last year, the developers even had a launch party planned and everything. Seems they got fucked over again. Maybe next year guys! :lol
 
Maybe WarWorld got put back to next week, perhaps they didn't realise MM9 was due for release this week and didn't want to be compete against the little blue dude.

Shame, I was looking forward to giving it a whirl.
 
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