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Gowans007 said:
Very disappointing if they are pushing pay to play instead of demos after all they have done on XBLA and Indie Games.

No chance I'm paying to try.
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Wondering if this like like a DS demo single session deal or literally "insert coin for 1 credit" style.

Also, hopefully the bonus offer extends to Canada because I actually plan on buying all of these.
 
Gowans007 said:
Very disappointing if they are pushing pay to play instead of demos after all they have done on XBLA and Indie Games.

No chance I'm paying to try.
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I can't see anyone ever doing the pay-to-play if they had free demos, given that most of the games are so simple that a content-limited demo wouldn't work and a time-limited demo basically amounts to a one credit play anyway :p
 
bryehn said:
Oh, additional cost for dual-platform, was that actually mentioned before?
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Back at CES they did. And I thought you could play any Game Room game once for free? I also thought that someone talked about a way to have access to any Game Room purchases by friends whether they're online or not? They need to clear this shit up with a concise FAQ.
 
Paying to try out the game room titles to me seems rather odd after so many free trials on live games, but what they have done so wrong is asking for 50p / 40msp per TRIAL, that value to me just seems way too high to try out old 80's arcade games, some of which can end in 20 seconds after starting. just don't support that kind of rape even if you have a few allards spare, go spend them on something better like a theme or profile pictures, I mean it.

At least it seems that if you own a game, invite a friend to your room and they can play the trial for free as much as they want (or have I read that part wrong?)

*edit* yes the first try of a game is free in the game room, after that you pay to play or buy it outright.

I also just realised that next month or two we are getting perfect dark and afterburner climax on xbla, 800 points each! like the most amazing month ever in the history of arcade.
 
Getting one trial/free credit is better than nothing.

Pay to play bombed on Trash Panic of PSN, I think they are asking far to much here.


And whats the deal with your friends games, you can play them all for free (free play?) online or not.


They do need to clear it up, seems so much there with leaderboards, unlocks, challenges, rewind, ranked, Awards etc.

Hopefully someone in the know can do a official thread with a mega op nearer release to.

I'm not mega interested but if done right could be a great little diversion for me.
 
Leaked Video and Screens Reveal Levels in Sonic the Hedgehog 4

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3177976

Leaked Video and Screens Reveal Levels in Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Sonic 4 Episode 1 levels revealed in leaked screenshots and video.
By David Ellis, 02/16/2010

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1

Just a few weeks ago Sega surprised plenty of people when they announced Sonic 4, the first numbered title in the series since 1994's Sonic 3, would be coming to PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 in episodic form starting this summer. That announcement left plenty of questions in the minds of Sonic's many rabid fans. How much will it cost? How many levels will be included? What does he look like when he runs?

Some of those questions can now be answered thanks to an anonymous kind-hearted tipster who leaked several screenshots and an off-screen video of an alpha build to 1UP. The screens and video reveal that at least four zones will make it into episode 1. Those are Splash Hill Zone, Lost Labyrinth Zone, Casino Street Zone, Mad Gear Zone and a Special Stage. We'll definitely have to wait a little longer before we got our grubby hands on it for ourselves, but until then this should whet our appetite.
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Cannot wait for Game Room - gonna be all over that. March in general is shaping up very nicely though; be nice if they did the offer in other countries too though as that would probably push me into trying scrap metal to complete the four.
 
Gazunta said:
Should I start a Game Room thread or will Game Room talk be contained in the XBLA thread?
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I think it might need its own at 7 games a week tbh - especially with the extra items for each game (stuff flying around your arcade for day one purchases) and the Game Room challenges (that I can see being popular here)
 
Gazunta said:
Should I start a Game Room thread
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Gazunta said:
Should I start a Game Room thread or will Game Room talk be contained in the XBLA thread?
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There will be a Game Room thread, once the proper time arises, forum rules dictate that official threads are not allowed until two weeks before release.
 
Shard said:
There will be a Game Room thread, once the proper time arises, forum rules dictate that official threads are not allowed until two weeks before release.
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Fair enough then. Thanks for the heads up. In the meantime keep the questions coming!
 
Well, all the Midway games are off the store apparently.

Cyberball 2072
Defender
Gauntlet
Joust
Paperboy
Robotron 2084
Root Beer Tapper
Smash TV
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

Amazon still has some of them up though. May work.
 
Hah, so the 30 games at Game Room's launch are probably going to be made up of a bunch of games that were on XBLA anyway?

Has anything been said of achievements for GR yet?
 
I don't think so. Everything that was purchased and thus issued a license to the user account it was linked to can still redownload them at any time...even with rights ownership changes. Upon purchase, it is a contract made to the user, after all, and stays intact regardless of what happens afterward...though I'm sure there are some specific limitations.
 
MightyHedgehog said:
I don't think so. Everything that was purchased and thus issued a license to the user account it was linked to can still redownload them at any time...even with rights ownership changes. Upon purchase, it is a contract made to the user, after all, and stays intact regardless of what happens afterward...though I'm sure there are some specific limitations.
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Pretty sure you can't buy Lost Cities any more, even if you already bought it. There was a kerfuffle about it on the Xbox.com forums.

I think the company went under, so the rights returned to the original holder or something.
 
dallow_bg said:
Well, all the Midway games are off the store apparently.

Cyberball 2072
Defender
Gauntlet
Joust
Paperboy
Robotron 2084
Root Beer Tapper
Smash TV
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

Amazon still has some of them up though. May work.
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Humm....

Some are still available at Amazon. However, I cannot buy from them (region restriction).

Can any GAF member buy me the codes? I will sent you the payment by paypal.

I need:
Cyberball 2072
Defender
Gauntlet $ 5
Paperboy $ 5
Robotron 2084 $ 5
Root Beer Tapper
Smash TV
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

But it seems that Amazon is only carrying 3 of them
 
dallow_bg said:
Well, all the Midway games are off the store apparently.

Cyberball 2072
Defender
Gauntlet
Joust
Paperboy
Robotron 2084
Root Beer Tapper
Smash TV
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

Amazon still has some of them up though. May work.
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That sucks, even though I have them all.

Perhaps WB Interactive Entertainment is renegotiating rights? And most of 'em will probably show up on Game Room, anyways- there needs to be a re-rating for Smash TV and UMK3 to happen, but I think that there will be a re-rating.
 
Joy Ride slides into 2010, BigPark still tinkering under the hood

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/17/joy-ride-slides-into-2010-bigpark-still-tinkering-under-the-hood

At E3 2009, Microsoft confessed to the secret Xbox 360 exclusive that (then newly acquired) BigPark would create: Joy Ride, a free-to-play, Avatar-based racing game. As you might have concluded after it missed its holiday 2009 launch window, Joy Ride has been delayed until later in 2010, though Microsoft wouldn't share anything more specific.

The full statement to Joystiq reads: "We're thrilled to have unveiled Joy Ride at E3 2009, which will deliver a revolutionary gaming experience to the Xbox 360 community and put your Avatar behind the wheel. We're committed to delivering the most robust experience to the community and are taking additional time to ensure we provide the best experience possible. We're looking forward to launching Joy Ride in 2010. Stay tuned!"

With a slew of upcoming media events leading up to this year's E3, we're sure to hear more about the title in the coming months and see how the extra development time has been put to use.
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toythatkills said:
Has anything been said of achievements for GR yet?
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Yes; its got 1000 cheesemints available - and you get them for x amount of medals/trophies etc in the games combined. I believe it was mentioned in the GiantBomb Game Room inteview at X10
 
XBLA: One Million Mad Tracks

http://www.xboxic.com/news/5682

Load Inc., the biggest of the small Paris based development studios is glad to announce that its historical game “Mad Tracks XBLA” has reached 1,000,000 downloads.

Load Inc thanks D3P of America, the Californian based publisher who had the patience of working with them on this great title.

“There’s a great thing about Mad Tracks XBLA (…) once you start you cant actually stop! And that comes in handy when it’s time for dinner” says Thomas Leinekugel, VP project manager at Load Inc. and fine food enthusiast, “we’re a little worried about the upcoming XBLA competition of ‘Things on Wheels’, thank God it’s also our game!”

“Most people who played ‘Mad Tracks’ are telling us their life is better now and that they have more friends” says Herve Nedelec, AD at Load Inc. – the information has not been formally verified but we’re pretty confident it’s true.

Mad Tracks is an action-packed toy-car racing game, with toy cars powered by spring engines. Complete up to 45 challenges and gather 12 crazy achievements. Races are set in everyday places, like toy stores, mini-golf parks, and restaurants. Compete with your family and friends on a multiplayer split screen. And it’s not just about racing: outpace your opponents by winning at pool or darts, or befuddle them with rockets or freezers.

The free demo download includes 2 complete challenges, try it too and give this game a chance to entertain you if you have never experienced the fun & thrills of a mini racer.

Don’t get even, get Mad!

In 2007 Xboxic interviewed a major member of the development team - Denis Bourdain and reported a Mad Tracks special in 2006 since it was the first ever racing game on Xbox Live Arcade.

Mad Tracks is currently available on the XBLA for 800 MS Points and soon to be released as a boxed title on the Nintendo Wii in Europe.
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The Release Date for Greed Corp Revealed
War is almost upon us.
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February 19, 2010 - AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - After months of build-up and anticipation, W!Games are happy to announce that Greed Corp, their fresh and innovative turn-based strategy game, will be released on February 24th on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points, and February 25th on PlayStation Network for $9.99.

The first in a series of games based in the rich Mistbound universe, Greed Corp is set in a world of feudal warfare and environmental destruction through industrial consumption. As one of four warring factions, your aim is territorial domination; but at what cost? Can you find the delicate balance between harvesting the land for resources and preserving it to stay alive? Will you defend your territory or sacrifice it to keep it out of enemy hands?

Featuring an innovative land collapsing mechanic which constantly alters the strategic landscape, you must destroy your enemies or the very land they stand on before they do it to you. Build Harvesters to reap your land for credits and spend them on armouries and cannons. Manufacture walkers to conquer enemy territory and order carriers to transport your troops across the map. Ultimately, defeat your enemies by eliminating their troops and destroying or capturing their structures.

For more on Greed Corp go to www.greedcorp.com
 
Shard said:
The Release Date for Greed Corp Revealed
War is almost upon us.
LATEST IMAGES
View all 14 images
LATEST VIDEO
View all 4 videos

February 19, 2010 - AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - After months of build-up and anticipation, W!Games are happy to announce that Greed Corp, their fresh and innovative turn-based strategy game, will be released on February 24th on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points, and February 25th on PlayStation Network for $9.99.

The first in a series of games based in the rich Mistbound universe, Greed Corp is set in a world of feudal warfare and environmental destruction through industrial consumption. As one of four warring factions, your aim is territorial domination; but at what cost? Can you find the delicate balance between harvesting the land for resources and preserving it to stay alive? Will you defend your territory or sacrifice it to keep it out of enemy hands?

Featuring an innovative land collapsing mechanic which constantly alters the strategic landscape, you must destroy your enemies or the very land they stand on before they do it to you. Build Harvesters to reap your land for credits and spend them on armouries and cannons. Manufacture walkers to conquer enemy territory and order carriers to transport your troops across the map. Ultimately, defeat your enemies by eliminating their troops and destroying or capturing their structures.

For more on Greed Corp go to www.greedcorp.com
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Lazy Raiders and Greed Corp, awesome, two games I may potentially buy.
 
Achievements: Perfect Dark

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/perfect-dark/achievements/

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There are 20 achievements with a total of 200 points.

How's That For Starters? 10
Complete dataDyne Central - Defection.

Both Barrels 5
Kill an enemy when dual-wielding

Act Your Age, Joanna 5
Destroy Carrington's wine collection.

Double 64 10
Kill 128 enemies using secondary fire mode.

Camera Shy 10
Destroy 5 security cameras.

Deadly Laptop 10
Kill 50 enemies using the laptop in sentry gun mode.

Paci-Fist 10
Complete any Solo Mission on Special Agent or harder using only your fists.

Tools Of The Trade 10
Get a Bronze rating or better with all 32 weapons in the Firing Range.

Versatile 10
Complete a Combat Simulator game using each of the six Scenarios.

Golden Days 10
Complete a Combat Simulator game on Felicity, Complex or Temple using Classic Weapons.

Prime Target 10
Complete every Challenge up to and including 29, the 10th Prime number.

A Friend Indeed 10
Complete any mission in Co-operative Mode.
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.Who Needs Enemies? 10
Complete any mission in Counter-Operative Mode.

dataDyne Specialist 10
Kill at least one enemy with each of the dataDyne weapons.

Carrington Institute Specialist 10
Kill at least one enemy with each of the Carrington Institute weapons.

Maian Specialist 10
Kill at least one enemy with each of the Maian weapons.

Agent 10
Complete the Solo Missions on Agent

Special Agent 15
Complete the Solo Missions on Special Agent.

Perfect Agent 20
Complete the Solo Missions on Perfect Agent.

Crowning Glory 5
Earn all the Leaderboard Crowns.
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Diablohead said:
20 achievements for an arcade game? is that a new optional standard or are rare just allowed to :P
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Didn't know you had to have a cap on achievements aside from the total gamerscore, which the game falls under.
 
UltimaPooh said:
Didn't know you had to have a cap on achievements aside from the total gamerscore, which the game falls under.
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There is a cap on number of achievements as well, it is raised as of Perfect Dark to 20 for an arcade game.
 
UltimaPooh said:
Didn't know you had to have a cap on achievements aside from the total gamerscore, which the game falls under.
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Check out all the arcade games out there so far, they are all at 12 unless they have some dlc which adds more.

Stumpokapow said:
There is a cap on number of achievements as well, it is raised as of Perfect Dark to 20 for an arcade game.
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So does this mean 20 for every arcade game released from PD onwards or can people still use 12 only, any idea?

A shame there was not 20 for Shadow Complex, that game would be even better with few more :P.
 
Noogy said:
I'm pretty sure the 20 achievements was only for this game.
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Besides the fact that it was specifically advertised as the "first" (not "only") XBLA game with 20 achievements instead of 12, that also... wouldn't make any sense. :lol A higher limit is better for everyone and I assumed the only reason they didn't do it until now was for consistency (just like they kept waiting to increase the XBLA file size.) Once they've done it for one game there's no longer any reason to hold anyone else back from doing the same.
 
charlequin said:
Besides the fact that it was specifically advertised as the "first" (not "only") XBLA game with 20 achievements instead of 12, that also... wouldn't make any sense. :lol A higher limit is better for everyone and I assumed the only reason they didn't do it until now was for consistency (just like they kept waiting to increase the XBLA file size.) Once they've done it for one game there's no longer any reason to hold anyone else back from doing the same.
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Also with XBLA games becoming much bigger in scale and gameplay lengh now, 12 achievements is a bit skimpy.
 
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