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[Mark D]

The real find, though, was an actual factual manic vertical shmup. :O

There'd be one of these every week if I were running XBLA.

 

[Brakara]

Latest lists from Major Nelson:

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions)
1 1 Track and Field
2 2 Hexic 2
3 6 Bomberman LIVE
4 - Space Giraffe
5 7 Sonic The Hedgehog
6 - UNO
7 5 Spyglass Board Games
8 3 Ecco the Dolphin
9 - TMNT 1989 Arcade
10 - Worms

XBLA Titles on the Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (UU’s)
(None)

 

[Icarus]

Am I crazy? What in the hell is compelling about track and field and why are people playing it so much?

 

[sankao]

I'm finally part of the 1.000.000+ club at Geometry Wars. No one cares, but it feels so good.
And it only took me 9 months !
And I also beat the living shit out of all my Gaffer friends at this game. It's a nice bonus.

 

[Shard]

Street Trace: NYC didn't even make it to the 10 in its first week.

 

[Roxas]

Is it finally time for Sensi to be released next week on the XBLA?

 

[Shard]

It might just very well be barring a delay.

 

[coldvein]

random question: has doom 2 ever been announced to be coming to XBLA?

 

[AstroLad]

It might just very well be barring a delay.

Has Sensi soccer been reviewed yet? I thought I remembered seeing one a while back. I'm thinking of getting it, but between Bioshock, MNG5, Puzzle Fighter, etc. I may just let it fall through the cracks unless it's really a standout update. Been a long while since I last played Sensi.

 

[Shard]

Has Sensi soccer been reviewed yet? I thought I remembered seeing one a while back. I'm thinking of getting it, but between Bioshock, MNG5, Puzzle Fighter, etc. I may just let it fall through the cracks unless it's really a standout update. Been a long while since I last played Sensi.

Not by anybody online, XBLA stuff doesn't get reviewed till it is released.

 

[CajoleJuice]

Impossible achievements rule. Even though I may never get some of them (or any of them), it's a good excuse to keep me playing.

I agree.

So I've got Geometry Wars and SOTN. I'm going to get Puzzle Fighter when it comes out. I'm probably going to get Uno and Pac-Man CE. God, XBLA rules.

Edit: Oops, I forgot I posted in here already.

 

[AstroLad]

Not by anybody online, XBLA stuff doesn't get reviewed till it is released.

Strange, I can remember a Track and Field review coming out well before the release. Meh, guess I'll just wait for impressions. Puzzle Fighter is the only upcoming instabuy anyway.

 

[Brakara]

Am I crazy? What in the hell is compelling about track and field and why are people playing it so much?

It's a fun game. And, unlike most 80s retro titles, the basic gameplay still holds up.

I do hope that the superior Epyx games will be coming to XBLA though.

 

[Icarus]

I might have missed it if it's posted elsewhere but here's a Rocketmen overview from their digital blog (ignore if old).

http://blogs.capcomusa.com/blogs/digital.php/2007/08/22/rocketmen_feature

Edit: and I still find Track and Field nearly unplayable. It's the ultimate carpal tunnel game.

 

[Shard]

Yea, you missed that, I posted that a couple of days ago.

Also, coldvein has not been formally announced for XBLA though Final Doom appeared on the ESRB rating service ahwile back.

 

[Shard]

http://www.edery.org/2007/08/working-without-a-crystal-ball/#more-498

Xbox Live Arcade bigwig David Edery imparts some wisdom on how he goes about selecting and balancing the overall XBLA games portfolio.

 

[Shard]

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/14337...inSlick-Precipice-of-Darkness-Coming-to-XBLA/

Penny-Arcade Adventures formally announced to hit our favorite service.

 

[Odrion]

WHAT?! TRACK AND FIELD?! Oh god how. :lol :lol :lol

 

[Shard]

http://www.warworld.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1073&start=25


Right, this site Warworld.net is reporting that Ubi Soft and Third Wave's War World shall be the second game to be released this week along with Super Puzzle Fighter II HD Remix, which means unless Microsoft pulls off the first ever three game week or something Sensi has been delayed, not really surprised if that is the case as XBLA games all too often slip down.

 

[Shard]

http://www.xblarcade.com/node/1059

More details on Penny Arcade Adventures.

First, Gamespot reports that Vlad Ceraldi (president, Hothead Games) mentioned that the game was coming to a "next-gen platform." Assuming he did not misspeak, one could extrapolate that PA: OTRSPODEO will only be coming to one next-gen platform, the Xbox 360. And thus, will it would be an XBLA console exclusive.

Next, Gamespot reports that "the series would be available for download from Xbox Live Marketplace as episodes are released." (Emphasis added.) Sounds to me like we won't have to wait after all. If this holds true, we'll be playing this game couch-potato-style before the end of the year.

And finally, the game will arrive at "under $20".

 

[Joe]

they must have sold a shit fuck ton of gamerpics and themes

 

[Shard]

Who?

 

[Joe]

penny arcade. i'm sure they do real well with t-shirts and whatever other merchandise they sell on their website but xbla i think was a really good test of their mainstream exposure.

 

[Barnolde]

Who?

PA has that stuff on XBLM. MS did well bribing them and sure changed the anti-Xbox tone they used to have.

 

[Shard]

Cue that "Moneyhat" Penny-Arcade comic.

 

[DeadCell]

Street Trace: NYC didn't even make it to the 10 in its first week.

Hoverboard games never get the attention they deserve really.

Airblade, Trickstyle, and Streak are 3 of my all time favourite games... so it's fitting for me to enjoy Street Trace as well. Mind you, not as much as the ones I just mentioned. The lack of tracks seriously kills this games replay value, I mean 3 race tracks? Come on.

Eh oh well, it is a $10 game after all.

 

[Tempy]

Finally beat Archway in Soltrio Solitaire - what a pain. Pure luck until you manage to clear a column. Only achievement left is the 1000 wins one, but that shouldn't be too hard with Grandfather Clock if I do about 50 a day.

 

[Rocky_Balboa]

Finally beat Archway in Soltrio Solitaire - what a pain. Pure luck until you manage to clear a column. Only achievement left is the 1000 wins one, but that shouldn't be too hard with Grandfather Clock if I do about 50 a day.

Which is faster? Memory or Grandfather Clock?

 

[dskillzhtown]

This will be a magical week in XLBA-land.

 

[Tempy]

Which is faster? Memory or Grandfather Clock?

You can finish a Grandfather Clock game in like 30 seconds or less. Without having to think.

 

[soul creator]

Hoverboard games never get the attention they deserve really.

Airblade, Trickstyle, and Streak are 3 of my all time favourite games... so it's fitting for me to enjoy Street Trace as well. Mind you, not as much as the ones I just mentioned. The lack of tracks seriously kills this games replay value, I mean 3 race tracks? Come on.

Eh oh well, it is a $10 game after all.

hah, I actually liked Trickstyle and the Street Trace demo too...was thinking about purchasing it even.

 

[Icarus]

I liked the Street Trace demo myself... I might still get it.

 

[-COOLIO-]

a guy from my city won the $10,000 xbla game design comp.


props to him

 

[Eggo]

Finally beat Archway in Soltrio Solitaire - what a pain. Pure luck until you manage to clear a column. Only achievement left is the 1000 wins one, but that shouldn't be too hard with Grandfather Clock if I do about 50 a day.

Any tips for beating archway? I tried it for like a week then just gave up. Is it constant reshuffling till you get something that looks halfway doable? No low kings or aces was it? Also, you don't want two of the same card trapped up high I thought.

 

[RattleHead_]

 

[Shard]

Looks like it is a one game future this week.

Knock em’ down this week – “Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix” heads to Xbox LIVE Arcade!

Better start training now – a high intensity puzzle game joins the ranks on Xbox LIVE Arcade this week! “Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix” will be available for download this Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).

One of the most popular puzzle games of all time is back with high-definition graphics, dazzling elemental effects and a new 'rebalanced X' game mode. “Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo® HD Remix” brings together Capcom's coolest fighting characters to provide extremely addictive puzzle mayhem. Enjoy single-player, local and online versus play, and spectator modes.

For more details on “Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix,” please visit Xbox.com.

Also coming this Wednesday is “Bomb-Up Pack 1,” the first add-on pack for “Bomberman Live,” as well as new downloadable content for “Eets: Chowdown.” For more details please visit www.xbox.com/livearcade.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

There are going to be a lot of disappointed SWOS fans.

 

[Shard]

There are going to be a lot of disappointed SWOS fans.

Not to mention the two people who were hoping for War World this week, still, never be surprised when a XBLA game falls behind.

 

[twinturbo2]

There are going to be a lot of disappointed SWOS fans.

I was actually hoping that Every Extend Extra Extreme would also release this week, but I'll take Puzzle Fighter anyways.

 

[Shard]

Yea, I wouldn't expect E4 for a while.

 

[FrankT]

Where's my Undertow MS?

 

[The Lamonster]

What the hell happened to Mutant Storm Empire? Do want.

 

[Community Forum]

Anyone have a general idea when Every Extend Extra Extreme is due out? EDIT: answered on the last post of the last page DOH! Thanks Shard!

Now that the almighty Space Giraffe has been released, my new most wanted list looks like this:

1. EEEE
2. Mutant Storm Empire
3. Castle Crashers
4. GEON: Emotions

Not that it really matters what order to rank them in; the beauty of it all is the games are so inexpensive. Love my Arcade games!

 

[twinturbo2]

Yea, I wouldn't expect E4 for a while.

Can I at least expect it before the end of the year?

 

[Shard]

Not for a few months by the looks of things.

 

[twinturbo2]

Not for a few months by the looks of things.

Damn. Well, when I get Puzzle Fighter, I'll have 800 points left, so what should I buy?

 

[Shard]

Can I at least expect it before the end of the year?

Well, yes for now, Microsoft did pledge that E4 would be out before the end of the year. (E3 XBLA Montage all games for 2007)

 

[Rlan]

Damn. Well, when I get Puzzle Fighter, I'll have 800 points left, so what should I buy?

Pac Man CE cannot be recommended enough, but do try it out first.

 

[Shard]

Damn. Well, when I get Puzzle Fighter, I'll have 800 points left, so what should I buy?

Well, tell us what you have first so we can tell you what you need.

 

[Rlan]

HUDSON ANNOUNCES BOMB-UP ADD-ON PACK FOR BOMBERMAN LIVE
Hudson Increases the Payload with New Content and Game Modes

REDWOOD SHORES, CA - August 27, 2007 - Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for Hudson Soft, today announced that they are releasing Bomb-Up Pack 1, the first add-on pack for their "IGN Editor's Choice Award"-winning Bomberman LIVE game for Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade. This new add-on pack will add over a dozen new features, including ten new characters, two additional levels, two new leader boards, and a brand new game mode. Bomb-Up Pack 1 is expected to launch on August 29 and will cost 350 Microsoft Points ($2.80).

With these add-ons, players will be able to further enjoy the frantic, explosive action of Bomberman LIVE in new areas, including "High Stakes," a Las Vegas-style casino level, and "Zeppelin," a level set aboard a dirigible which features tornado environmental hazards that incapacitate players.

"With the overwhelming success of Bomberman LIVE it became clear to us, as Bomberman fans and game producers, that the already stellar game could be indefinitely augmented with myriad gameplay additions in the future," said John Greiner, President and CEO of Hudson Entertainment. "Hudson is committed to providing refreshingly competitive, fast-paced multiplayer gameplay over Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade."

This Bomberman LIVE add-on pack will add the following features:

Ten New Characters - With new characters like "Little Bomby Foo Foo" the bunny and "Rocky Bomboa" the boxer, players can customize their in-game Bomberman in countless new ways.

Two Additional Levels - New arenas include "High Stakes," a Las Vegas-style casino level that allows players to select any gimmick they want, and "Zeppelin," a level set aboard a dirigible which features tornado environmental hazards that incapacitate players.

One New Game Mode - "Frag" mode will allow players to pre-set the number of enemies they must bomb in order to win the game.

The price seems to be wrong though.