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[JesseZao]

After losing a battle 12 vs 3 (with missile aid), I promptly quit, rated it one star and deleted the trial from my hdd. I've always laughed when people claimed the ai cheated in Puzzle Quest and Cataan, but this was pure bs.

RAAAAAAAGE!!!

I guess you've never had a triumphant defender while playing the real game vs. friends.

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[Spirit of Jazz]

After losing a battle 12 vs 3 (with missile aid), I promptly quit, rated it one star and deleted the trial from my hdd. I've always laughed when people claimed the ai cheated in Puzzle Quest and Cataan, but this was pure bs.

4 dice vs 3 and the opponent wins on a draw. I've had people rage-quite on me online for the same :lol

 

[LittleTokyo]

Hydro Thunder needs to come out ASAP, been waiting for that one. Limbo looks kinda cool too.

 

[Gong]

For all you that were sensible and bought Defense Grid last week while it was on sale, we`re giving one of you the chance to win all the recently released DLC by following the link below:

Defense Grid DLC Competition

 

[Shard]

Blacklight: Tango Down Achievements

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/blacklight-tango-down/achievements/

n00b 5
Win 1 quick match! Welcome to the winning team!

Opportunist 10
Kill 10 opponents in a quick match while they are affected by a Digi Grenade.

Tour of the City 5
Achieve a win in any game mode on every map in quick match games!

Field Officer 5
Reach the rank of Sergeant.

Dodge This 20
Headshot 25 opponents while they are using HRV in quick match games.

Way of the Gun 20
Kill an opponent with their own weapon in a quick match. Ouch!

Flatten and Reinstall 20
Kill 25 opponents in quick match games while they are EMPed!

Commissioned Officer 20
Reach the rank of Second Lieutenant.

Command Officer 20
Reach the rank of Major.

Gearhead 30
Unlock all gear and weapons!

General 25
Achieve the rank of Brigadier General. Hats off to you!

Hack the Gibson 20
Hack every control point on every multiplayer map in quick match games.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Achievements

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/achievements/

There are 12 achievements with a total of 200 points.

New Challenger 10
Defeat Matthew Patel without losing a life.

Twin Dragons 10
Defeat the Twins simultaneously.

Dirty Trick 10
Defeat an enemy by throwing an object at him while he’s already down.

Invulnerable 10
Play through a World and reach the boss without getting hit.

Get The Girl 10
Clear the game once with Scott.

The Power Of Friendship 20
In a multiplayer game, reanimate another player at least 25 times.

Gourmet 20
Eat every food items.

Vigilante 20
Defeat all enemies in a World, excluding the boss.

One Man Army 20
Clear the game in single player on the “Supreme Master” difficulty setting.

Shopaholic 20
Buy all the items of a shop.

Armed And Dangerous 20
Defeat at least 200 enemies using interactive objects.

“Chaudown” 30
Unlock and call all strikers.

King of Fighters 2002: Ultimate Match Achievements

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/king-of-fighters-2002-ultimate-match/achievements/

There are 12 achievements with a total of 200 points.

CHAMPION 10
In TEAM PLAY; defeat any of Krizalid, C.Zero, Zero, or Igniz

The King of Fighters 20
Defeat Ω Rugal and clear TEAM PLAY

Unnamed Challenger 15
Defeat Nameless the challenger

Challenger 20
Clear all Normal Challenges

Complete 20
Unlock all playable characters

Rookie Fighter 10
Defeat 10 opponents in ENDLESS

Agile Fighter 15
Defeat 30 opponents in ENDLESS

Veteran Fighter 30
Defeat 65 opponents in ENDLESS

Raging Throw 15
Take the perfect Roaring Sphere using Clark

Mighty Blow 20
Get a clean hit with Galactica Vanguard using Ralf (available on Practice Mode)

Online Fighter 10
Win a total of 10 RANKED MATCH

Online Master 15
Win a total of 30 RANKED MATCH

 

[soldat7]

For all you that were sensible and bought Defense Grid last week while it was on sale, we`re giving one of you the chance to win all the recently released DLC by following the link below:

Defense Grid DLC Competition

Very cool. I just picked up the game (during the sale, of course.)

 

[RadarScope1]

Found a nice post by Ben at Ars Technica on Limbo.

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/...ing-why-the-360s-limbo-is-a-very-big-deal.ars

 

[bedlamite]

Grabbed Defense Grid during the sale, best damn 400pts I ever spent.

 

[Shard]

New Ilomilo Trailer
http://www.gamerbytes.com/2010/07/free_ilomilo_music_trailer.php

Ilomilo music tracks avilable for download
http://blog.ilomilo.com/2010/07/ilomilo-loves-music/

 

[ZeMMiK]

Serious Sam II HD where aaarreeee uuuu???

 

[jergrah]

Old?

Coming July 14th: Destination Acrade

via Major Nelson's twitter

New to me --- good move by them and should make things easier to navigate

 

[Cynar]

Old?

Coming July 14th: Destination Acrade

via Major Nelson's twitter

They need to figure out how to integrate this and zune better. I hate these seperate apps.

 

[Brakara]

4 dice vs 3 and the opponent wins on a draw. I've had people rage-quite on me online for the same :lol

What are the odds of the defender winning such a throw... and then 7 times in a row?

But it wasn't just that single battle. I almost always lost more units in battles (even when defending), so that one was just the final drop.

 

[SapientWolf]

What are the odds of the defender winning such a throw... and then 7 times in a row?

 

[Neuromancer]

They need to figure out how to integrate this and zune better. I hate these seperate apps.

The zune app is awful.

 

[HadesGigas]

Old?

Coming July 14th: Destination Acrade

via Major Nelson's twitter

I find it weird they are doing this only for Arcade. Which is one of the easier things to navigate. Why not Game Add-Ons or Indie Games? Those are more crowded and difficult to find what you want.

 

[Scott]

I find it weird they are doing this only for Arcade. Which is one of the easier things to navigate. Why not Game Add-Ons or Indie Games? Those are more crowded and difficult to find what you want.

Hopefully it's along the lines of being a "One step at a time..." scenario, as I agree, Game Add-Ons & Indie Games are way more bloated. I find myself using the website to place purchases in my queue, and bypassing the console UI entirely, as it's a much faster process, especially if you want to grab a bunch of content at once (ie: the recent batch of price-drops).

So here's hoping something similar is in the pipeline for the rest of the marketplace, or that somebody with influence has the same thought in the near future.

 

[Shard]

Summer of Arcade Dates, Promos Announced
http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/110/1104110p1.html

Microsoft unveiled the lineup for this year's Summer of Arcade a couple weeks ago during E3, and now we have the release dates for all five games.

Limbo, July 21: This black and white puzzle platformer will draw you into its surreal world.
Hydro Thunder Hurricane, July 28: This multiplayer racer on water is a cult favorite from back in the Dreamcast days.
Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, August 4: A Symphony of the Night-style Castlevania game designed for six-player co-op.
Monday Night Combat, August 11: A multiplayer, Team Fortress-style third-person shooter.
Lara Croft & the Guardian of Light, August 18: This isometric co-op adventure is a big departure from previous Tomb Raiders.

Each game will set you back $15. Microsoft will be rewarding gamers that download all five titles with 1200 Microsoft Points ($15), so you basically get one for free. Download at least three and you'll be reimbursed 400 Points ($5).

 

[bathala]

Old?

Coming July 14th: Destination Acrade

via Major Nelson's twitter

if it loads slow like the Zune section. forget it

 

[CrunchinJelly]

I guess there are more Family Game Night games coming later in the year.

Yahtzee: Hands Down
Twister
Mouse Trap
Cluedo
The Game of Life

Edit: Funny how they're calling it Volume 3, when Volume 2 never got a disc release on 360.

 

[toythatkills]

Twister?

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Twister?

Plays better with Kinect? :lol

 

[Oli]

Plays better with Kinect? :lol

Otherwise it's just thumb twister.

 

[X26]

The zune app is awful.

yup, had to delete it soon after because of how slow it was. taking ~2min to access my downloaded game trailers? fuck off

 

[Speevy]

I'd buy a Life game by itself.

I wonder if they updated the career spaces to include unemployment as the most likely outcome.

 

[AcridMeat]

Just don't forget the big release on the 14th is Deathspank, rather than the arcade destination.

 

[antiquegamer]

I find it weird they are doing this only for Arcade. Which is one of the easier things to navigate. Why not Game Add-Ons or Indie Games? Those are more crowded and difficult to find what you want.

May be getting ready for Window Phone 7?

I do agree those apps really need better intergration.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Old?

Coming July 14th: Destination Acrade

via Major Nelson's twitter

"With a growing library of over 250 Arcade games, Destination Arcade will allow you to discover new games and content you enjoy through an easy-to-use visual browser. You’ll have the ability to sort by price, community rating, and more!"

Will this just be another "Game Marketplace" or will it also be another "Game Library"?

 

[Dr Zhivago]

I guess there are more Family Game Night games coming later in the year.

Yahtzee: Hands Down
Twister
Mouse Trap
Cluedo
The Game of Life

Edit: Funny how they're calling it Volume 3, when Volume 2 never got a disc release on 360.

This isn't an XBLA release, by the way.

 

[Neuromancer]

"With a growing library of over 250 Arcade games, Destination Arcade will allow you to discover new games and content you enjoy through an easy-to-use visual browser. You’ll have the ability to sort by price, community rating, and more!"

Will this just be another "Game Marketplace" or will it also be another "Game Library"?

Probably both

Just don't forget the big release on the 14th is Deathspank, rather than the arcade destination.

Really, oh shit! I hope its as good as Ron Gilbert says it is.

 

[Diablohead]

This isn't an XBLA release, by the way.

How odd, maybe they are not making a killing selling the XBLA dlc packs anymore?

 

[FrankT]

New Deathspank site;

http://www.deathspank.com/

I'm on the border as far as a purchase on this one(tipping at closer to buy at this point). Will have to rely on reviews for this one.

 

[Parallax Scroll]

"With a growing library of over 250 Arcade games, Destination Arcade will allow you to discover new games and content you enjoy through an easy-to-use visual browser. You’ll have the ability to sort by price, community rating, and more!"

Will this just be another "Game Marketplace" or will it also be another "Game Library"?

I hope it replaces "Game Library" as well. I don't know if this happens for anyone else, but once I download a ton of trials (Indie games mainly), my Game Library screen takes eons to load. It's like it has to scan through them all before it can display the menu or something.

 

[Snuggles]

I hope it replaces "Game Library" as well. I don't know if this happens for anyone else, but once I download a ton of trials (Indie games mainly), my Game Library screen takes eons to load. It's like it has to scan through them all before it can display the menu or something.

Same here. I have about 20 XBLA games, it only loads like 7 or 8 of them in the game library screen but it takes forever to load. It's especially a pain in the ass when I wanna play a game like trials where I have to wait for it to load then click on arcade games. Accessing my Arcade games should be way easier.

 

[Son of Godzilla]

Why is there no Rock Band thread? What the hell. I wanted opinions on what I should be buying with this Liveapalooza thing and can't find any here. This is the only thread where that word has even been posted on GAF.

 

[Shurs]

Any word on the release windows for Spelunky, Fez and Super Meat Boy? I know they're scheduled for this year, but I'm hoping for more specifics.

 

[Hunahan]

Why is there no Rock Band thread? What the hell. I wanted opinions on what I should be buying with this Liveapalooza thing and can't find any here. This is the only thread where that word has even been posted on GAF.

1) Go to upper right of forum where it says "search"

2) Type "rock band"

3) Click first link.

4) Ask about Rock Band.

 

[fernoca]

1) Go to upper right of forum where it says "search"

2) Type "rock band"

3) Click first link.

4) Ask about Rock Band.

The official thread was locked last month...as it became some sort of free for all talk..about everything...and sometimes, Rock Band talk.

 

[Cynar]

The zune app is awful.

It is, I wish it was better. I'm fearing the worst for this destination arcade thing judging by Zune.

 

[Grug]

Just checking in to say that Puzzle Quest 2 is amazing.

 

[TwiztidElf]

As is Risk Factions. Just makes me realize how bad I want XBLA Dominion.

 

[Mush]

Seriously, has there been news on Decade Duels or whatever the XBLA Yugioh game is called? I'm probably the only one who cares about it but it'll be nice to know.

 

[Aspiring]

When is the deal of the week usually posted? I have 3000 pints to burn and want to see what is on sale before buying anything.

 

[Snuggles]

When is the deal of the week usually posted? I have 3000 pints to burn and want to see what is on sale before buying anything.

Major Nelson's blog is the place to go.
For this week (ending in a few days):

Megaman 10, Afterburner Climax and Death by Cube are all for sale @ 400 points, normally they're 800. Scrap Metal is 800 points, normally 1200.

1) Go to upper right of forum where it says "search"
2) Type "rock band"
3) Click first link.
4) Ask about Rock Band.

What an embarrassingly bad attempt at being snarky. Be sure you know what you're talking about next time you try to act clever.

 

[jizzlobber]

still hasn't said what's going on sale this week

 

[Shurs]

When is the deal of the week usually posted? I have 3000 pints to burn and want to see what is on sale before buying anything.

I think this week it's the South Park game, episodes, etc.

 

[Aspiring]

I think this week it's the South Park game, episodes, etc.

Where did you read this? I cant see anything anywhere.

 

[Snuggles]

Where did you read this? I cant see anything anywhere.

I think he might be mistaken. Nelson's post from the 6th had these games listed as the deals of the week.

 

[Aspiring]

Sorry i meant for the week coming. I already purchased two of those.

 

[HadesGigas]

I think this week it's the South Park game, episodes, etc.

This is what I can find, it seems a bit unclear on if the game and Rock Band track are on sale or just the videos.

Next week, Microsoft is giving you more reasons to figure out who killed Kenny by checking out the South Park game and music track from Rock Band. Help protect the mountain town of South Park and download South Park LET'S GO TOWER DEFENSE PLAY!, and rock out with your bad self in a special South Park track from Rock Band.

Also, if you’re in the US and an Xbox LIVE member, check out 50 percent discounts on South Park Video content July 12th - July 18th. Tune in to the wise words of South Park Elementary’s youngest philosopher in South Park: The Cult of Cartman or choose to throw back with Matt and Trey's favourite episodes from 2001-2005 in South Park - The Hits, Vol. 1 - Matt and Trey's Top Ten.