• Please Oh Please

    Microsoft Wants Radiant Silvergun For XBLA

    In an interview with Gamasutra, Treasure CEO Masato Maegawa reveals that Microsoft has requested the classic Saturn shoot-em Radiant Silvergun for Xbox Live Arcade, but Treasure has yet to say yes. More »
    01/05/09
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    Comment by the-hypnotoad: F'in A! Yeah man! Actually, what I'd really like to see is some of 'Treasure Collection', maybe with improved HC... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • tokyo game show 2008

    First Arkanoid Live! Screens Deserve Compulsory Exclamation Point

    I don't know about you folks, but one of the most exciting bits of information I gleaned from McWhertor's masterful live blogging of the Microsoft presser during the Tokyo Game Show early this morning had to be the announcement of Arkanoid Live! Xbox Live Arcade is sorely lacking in block-busting goodness, and Arkanoid is the definitive block-busting experience, no matter what Atari tries to tell you. Add online multiplayer to the mix and I will be dreaming of paddle-ball destruction until the game's 2009 release. Check out these first screens of the game, and hit the jump for a fact sheet full of juicy info. More »
    10/09/08
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    Comment by DerrickDS: I'm sorry, but my love for arkanoid and breakout style games died with the Atari Paddle controller. The Wii-mote is... 8 Responses | Other threads

  • castle crashers

    Castle Crashers And Braid Pricey For XBLA Titles

    Those of you adding Microsoft points to your account for the upcoming releases of Braid and Castle Crashers this month might want to add a few more than the 800 a shot we're used to. According to the official Japanese Xbox 360 blog, August 6th's Braid will be setting gamers back 1200 Microsoft Points ($15), with Castle Crashes weighing in at 1800 Points ($22.50?) - the most expensive Live Arcade game yet. Note that these are Japanese prices, while also noting that they generally coincide with European and North American prices. More »
    07/30/08
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    Comment by EnricoReinprecht: Maybe they don't need to release the game at all... looks like they are making a ton of cash off the... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    XBLA This Week: Commando 3, Frogger 2 - Commando Wins!

    It's sequel week in the musty old Xbox Live Arcade, with two classic arcade games making their relatively triumphant returns. First off we have Capcom's Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, which features all of the scrolling, shooting, POW rescuing action of the original, along with online multiplay and a free beta version of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, all for 800 Microsoft points. More »
    06/09/08
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    Comment by StratfordX: @axel000: called MERCS in the US. it was similarly rad. more » | Other threads

  • clips

    So What Is Aces Of The Galaxy Anyway?

    As we announced on Monday, this week's Xbox Live Arcade titles are the puzzler RooGoo and Sierra's space shooter Aces of the Galaxy. Now while I've been following RooGoo for quite some time, Aces took me completely by surprise, mainly because it hasn't really been mentioned since it was announced back in October. It's almost as if Sierra forgot to market the game, but now they're making up for lost time with this trailer and a load of screenshots to help you decide whether Aces of the Galaxy is right for you. Go go Sierra marketing squad! More »
    06/04/08
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    Comment by NeoStarr: It looks like they finally found a way to bring the frantic pace of 2D Bullet Hell space shooters into... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    Reiteration - Assault Heroes 2 This Wednesday

    In case you weren't paying attention around the end of April, Sierra Online's Assault Heroes 2 is this week's Xbox Live Arcade release. The game picks up where the first left off, with our heroes realizing that the enemy the vanquished in their last adventure was merely a pawn of something much more sinister. The new game features enhanced foot combat complete with a dodge roll maneuver, the ability to hijack enemy vehicles (perhaps to ease you away from GTA for five minutes), and combat that takes you over land, sea, and eventually into the depths of space. Assault Heroes 2 hits the 800 MS point sweet spot and will be available early Wednesday morning.
    05/12/08
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    Comment by Spartan1308™: The first was fun, but way too short. If this one is only a couple of hours, I don't... more » | Other threads

  • xbla

    Penny Arcade Game Gone Gold

    Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One has gone gold and will be going on sale via digital distribution later this quarter, Hothead Games said today. More »
    05/01/08
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    Comment by Squirminator2k: So... how exactly is $20 pricey? That's £10 back in the UK, which is how much a lot of budget... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    XBLA This Week: Bullwinkle and Battlezone

    This week's Xbox Live Arcade offerings are brought to you by the letter B! Something old and something we hope you'll really like are coming your way, in the form of the arcade classic Battlezone (400 Microsoft points) and Rocky & Bullwinkle (800 Microsoft points). One is a fast-paced collection of microgames featuring classic cartoon characters from ages past, and the other is vector tank combat with redone graphics and all-new Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag modes! Both utilize the Xbox Live Vision Camera for added functionality, so now it's up to you to figure out which is which. Good luck and godspeed! More »
    04/14/08
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    Comment by Chef: How many box tops is "800 Microsoft points"? I've been eating this cereal for weeks and I'd hate for... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    Microsoft Cutting Back On Arcade Ports?

    It came straight from the horse's mouth. Well, almost. Famitsu reported that 5pb—a company working on LIVE ports of multiple titles, including some classic top-down shooters by Cave—is getting the cold shoulder from Microsoft. 5pb's Masaki Sakari explains:
    Out initial plan was to port lots of good arcade titles to XBLA. We talked to IP holders of these titles, and persuaded them. We secured these licenses, and finally talked with Microsoft. There they rejected all of our proposals saying, 'We are going to cut down faithful arcade ports.' We felt so frustrated.
    So was Microsoft just rejecting the top-down shooter and covering it with a polite, wider message, or are they rejecting arcade classics? I'm hoping for the former, because while I love original games, Microsoft has pretty much nailed their ports on LIVE. More »
    03/31/08
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    Comment by Billkwando bought his tickets for Hyde's US tour: @Billkwando: Sorry: "Maybe if they hadn't fucked up the organization on the dashboard so badly with their most recent redesign, it wouldn't... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    Brains And Bliss On XBLA Wednesday

    Brain training comes to the Xbox Live Arcade this week in the form of Gameloft's creatively named Brain Challenge, 800 Microsoft points worth of brain exercises for children and adults, complete with multiplayer support for up to four players both online and off, and a special Creative Mode that allows you to relax and explore your imagination, a practice men generally relegate to the bathroom. Along with the brain games comes Bliss Island, a 400 Microsoft point game by Codemasters, which puts you in control of Hoshi the Zwooph, a strange blue creature with the power to blow clouds out of it's snout. Not just any clouds - puzzle solving clouds. Yes, this week is all about making you smarter and then letting you show off your newfound wits. Both games will be available early Wednesday morning. More »
    03/10/08
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    Comment by CheekyLee: I seem to recall Bliss Island being given away by Codemasters on PC at least 2 years ago. more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    Triggerheart Exelica Goes Live Next Week

    Shmupcrafters Warashi have updated their website to indicate that the arcade to Dreamcast to Xbox Live Arcade translation of Triggerheart Exelica will be hitting Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday! Triggerheart is about humanoid weapons systems that just so happen to resemble cute anime girls, fighting to save humanity from the Ver'mith. You're good, they're bad, shoot them. Both ships have different weapons but both have the power to perform an anchor shot, snagging enemies to use as a weapon or shield. Not sure I am ready for this yet, as Omega Five is still kicking my ass on a regular basis, but I suppose when it comes to shmups, the more the merrier! The only problem? While it will definitely be out in Japan next Wednesday for 800 points, I am seeing now official word on other regions, though Xbox.com did just add a page for the game. Fingers crossed! More »
    02/22/08
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    Comment by pupaboy3: I am so looking forward to this game. I had played the heck out of the Dreamcast version. Thumbs up! more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    N+ Hits XBLA This Wednesday

    For those of you not wanting to wait until April for the handheld versions of the tiny ninja game that has Crecente tearing out hunks of his long, flowing hair, get yourself to an Xbox 360 this Wednesday as the classic PC flash game N makes its way onto Xbox Live Arcade as N+. With 450 levels that are sure to test even the most serene ninja's patience, a built-in level editor for creating your own challenges, and online multiplayer in both co-op and competitive flavors, N+ is surely worth 800 of your hard-earned fictional units of Microsoft currency. Not convinced? Try the free PC game over at Metanet's downloads page for a taste of what's in store for you this Wednesday. More »
    02/18/08
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    Comment by joelface: ...honestly people... BUY THIS GAME! ...the free downloadable game, n, is my favorite game of all time. you OWE it to yourself to... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    Discs Of Tron Rezzing On XBLA Next Week

    Can you hear the music? Those thirteen notes that sum up the movie Tron so perfectly should once again be hitting Xbox Live Arcade next week as Disney readies the arcade classic Discs of Tron for release next Wednesday. Not to be confused with the Intellivision title Tron Deadly Discs - the sole reason my first computer was an Intellivision Aquarius - TDD is the game that featured one on one disc battles versus a computer controlled Sark. The game comes in both standard and enhanced flavors, with the latter delivering updated graphics and sound. All this, plus four (sadly offline) multiplayer modes: Classic Versus, Speed Versus, Co-op, and Deadly Disc Versus. Great job Disney! Now go make us another Tron movie! More »
    02/08/08
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    Comment by mind in rewind: I used to pump quarters in the Tron arcade game. I just have a vague recollection of this one.... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    Things On Wheels Coming To XBLA

    SouthPeak games is entering the Xbox Live Arcade ring, partnering with Load Inc. - the creators of XBLA racing game Mad Tracks - to create Things On Wheels, an RC car racing title due out this summer.
    "We've been looking to move into Xbox LIVE Arcade titles and Load Inc. wanted to do something brand new with the racing genre. This really appealed to us," said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. "Competing with real life remote control cars is great fun, so why not do it in a videogame?
    So completely new! No one has ever done the mini-cars racing through large environments thing before, unless you count all those Micro Machine games, or the RC series, or maybe Mad Tracks for the PC and XBLA. Other than that - and countless other titles - no...never been done. Let's hear it for innovation! More »
    01/30/08
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    Comment by Lanhoj: @BlahDev: i liked mad tracks and will maybe pick this one up too. more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    XBLA Sensible World Of Soccer Dated

    Merry Christmas, old-school soccer gaming fans! A post over at the Codemasters Community Forums has confirmed that the remake of the classic Amiga (now there's a machine) sports title, announced way back in September of 2006, will be hitting Xbox Live Arcade on the 19th of December, just in time for the long holiday. The game features both a classic mode as well as an enhanced, prettier version, along with online multiplayer that has fans of the original quietly doing unnatural things to themselves in anticipation. For me, SWOS marks the sweet spot of soccer video gaming, with just enough soccer to be recognizable without all the complicated bits from later footie games that confuse my poor American mind. In short, hooray! More »
    11/27/07
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    Comment by muu: I remember seeing this on PCGamer's review with a 89-90% review score, and scratching my head since even for the... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    Undertow Floods XBLA November 21st

    Every time I write about Undertow I have to spend a good fifteen minutes giggling over the developer's name. Chair Entertainment (heehee!) has revealed that their Battlefield meets Geometry Wars, Unreal Engine 3 powered shooter is hitting Xbox Live Arcade on November 21st, the day before Thanksgiving. If the game turns out as fun as I hope, I'll spend Turkey Day playing my PSP while the annual familial fight breaks out, wishing I were at home drowning myself in the 15 single player levels or two different 16 player multiplayer modes of Undertow. Lucky for me the other Thanksgiving contest my family participates in is the 'Who can leave the fastest after dinner' competition. The key lies in parking at the curb. More »
    11/02/07
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    Comment by Doomstink: Well, releasing this next to Mass Effect and Rock Band just guarantees that I will completely overlook it for a... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    Ruby Enters The Omega Five Fray

    Hudson continues to painfully tease my shmup hunger, releasing bits of information on the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade shooter Omega Five while I continuously refresh my Arcade downloads screen just in case they decide to release the game itself while no one is looking. This week we meet Ruby, the scantily clad vixen who brings sexy to the battlefield, along with a vulcan laser cannon, reflecting laser beam, and a lightning gun. I'll let you decide which of those four is the most important. Ruby also has an alternate attack that sends out a satellite that can latch onto larger enemies, dealing damage as well as providing a lock-on target for her normal attacks. Where she stores this satellite when not in use is not something I really want to think about. Lovely! Game please.
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    11/01/07
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    Comment by EnigmaNemesis: @Witzbold: /agree Great game! more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    THQ Brings Four To XBLA

    THQ is gearing up for a big push onto Xbox Live Arcade. SpongeBob SquarePants: Underpants Slam!, which sounds like the worst Denny's meal ever, is expected to hit Xbox Live sometime in November, along with a new original title called Screwjumper, which is almost as suggestive. These two releases will be followed by another two THQ originals, Elements of Destruction and Rocket Riot. The SpongeBob title marks Nickelodeon's debut on the Live service.
    "We're excited to add one of our hottest properties to the Xbox LIVE Arcade line up of games," said Steve Youngwood, executive vice president of digital media, Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group. "SpongeBob has been a top kids' video game franchise worldwide, making it the perfect property for Nickelodeon and THQ to bring to this downloadable platform."
    A downloadable SpongeBob title will be a boon to parents everywhere, saving them the time and humiliation involved with having to go pick one up at the store. More »
    10/25/07
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    Comment by ZombiePuppy: @Mixiboi: Jesus Christ, aren't you the trivia king. Well... I happened to see that episode as well... more » | Other threads

  • expansion

    Band Of Bugs Invaded By Ninjas

    My opinion of the game aside, people are really digging Ninja Bee's Xbox Live strategy game, Band of Bugs, with its level editor allowing them to create and share levels with their friends. Once again the company is rewarding the stalwart fans of the game with an expansion pack - and this is one I may need to check out myself. The expansion is called Ninja Sticks of Fury, and adds the world's most deadly assassins to the mix. Players will guide a Ninja named Vail and their band of mercenaries across the snowy mountains beyond the insect kingdom in order to thwart a mysterious group of evil doers. The pack also introduces the snowy terrain type to the level editor so players can create their own winter wonderland to kill each other on. The expansion is now available via Xbox Live Marketplace for a measly 250 Microsoft points. Happy ninja-ing! More »
    10/15/07
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    Comment by kftgr: Already too many games out too little time, and now they have more content!? Heh, maybe I shouldn't have... more » | Other threads

  • statistics

    Xbox 360 By The Numbers

    With Halo 3 just around the corner, Microsoft has released a boatload of statistics regarding the state of Xbox Live and the 360, perhaps as a way to take a snapshot of before and after the game's gigantic launch week. The stats cover everything from Xbox Live play hours (3.2 billion, or 376,000 years), Xbox Live content downloads (over 290 million), games sold per console (6.3 on average), and just oodles more. The most interesting thing to me is that before this console generation, most of these stats didn't even apply to gaming consoles, so aside from being a big opportunity for Microsoft to pat themselves on their backs, it's an interesting look at how the face of console gaming has changed over the past few years. Hit the jump for all the numbers! More »
    09/20/07
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    Comment by Vecha: Wishing Prototype would go down in price!: @L_K_M: I dunno...I think sony and microsoft are quite even. more » | Other threads

  • cameo

    Destructoid Makes Bomberman Live Appearance

    Hudson is set to release the second of it's Bomb-Up expansion packs for the Xbox Live Arcade's Bomberman live, and in addition to ten new characters, two new levels, new leaderboards, and a new game mode called Bomb Shelters, the expansion features a cameo by Destructoid's mascot, Mr. Destructoid.
    "Not only is it an honor to have Destructoid represented in Bomberman Live, but it may also be the first time an online community has been immortalized in a popular gaming franchise," said Niero Gonzalez, Creator of Destructoid.com. "We're grateful that Hudson has extended our brand in this unique way, and invite all gamers to wreak havoc as the infamous Mr. Destructoid."
    Interesting to see the gaming press actually represented in a video game, isn't it? Bomb-Up Pack 2 will be available on September 26th. Hit the jump for more details. More »
    09/19/07
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    Comment by Gigith: I just hope they give us team play some day.And maybe outfits from the bosses in some older games, like... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    Geon: Emotions On Live Arcade Wednesday

    Described as "a fast-paced abstract sports game that lets you explore your emotions as you compete against opponents," Strawdog Studios' Geon: Emotions is something different indeed, and what exactly it is we'll all be able to find out tomorrow morning as the game goes up on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft points. The game features sharp and glowy graphics, pounding music, and three game modes: head-to-head, time attack, and four-player online. For a look at the game in action, visit the official site and take a look at their trailer. If it gives you any better idea of what is going on, let me know!
    09/18/07
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    Comment by Cth42: Reminds me of Endorfun. It was fun, I'm giving this a shot. more » | Other threads

  • console swapping

    Eternity's Child Moves To Wii

    The world of Eternity's Child sounds very depressing. Once a vibrant planet teeming with life, pollution cause the ice caps to melt, flooding the planet and killing a majority of life. In the aftermath, the wingless began a campaign of genocide against the winged creatures fueled by jealousy. Mechanical automatons were created to make the world seem less empty, but as all robots do they eventually turned, destroying life instead of imitating it...or maybe they just learned from watching their masters? The social commentary is thick in this former Xbox Live Arcade title, now making the switch to the Wii and DS due to size constraints. You play Angel, an orphan whose wings were amputated to ensure his survival, as he sets out on a quest to find others like himself. Rescued from XBLA limbo by UK publisher Alten8, the Wii version sports completely hand-drawn graphics and orchestral soundtrack, as well as two-player co op. Eternity's Child could end up the most beautifully depressing game ever.
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    09/10/07
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    Comment by MysidianMan: This looks beautiful. More wiiware like this, less beer pong. more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    Fatal Fury, Cyberball, And Special Sales

    Labor Day weekend is so close I can taste it, and it tastes like half-price Xbox Live Arcade games! From Saturday the 1st at 5PM PST to 4:59PM PST the next day, Small Arms and Zuma Deluxe will cost you only 400 MS points, while arcade classics Gauntlet and Dig Dug will go for a mere 200. The sale was announced alongside next week's Live Arcade Wednesday titles, Cyberball 2072 and Fatal Fury Special. While better Fatal Fury games have come and gone, I cannot begin to count how many quarters I've spent over the years on Cyberball's robotic football goodness, and the promise of multiplayer over Xbox Live just sweetens the deal. Both will be available starting Wednesday for 400 MS points. A fine price for excellent football without any of the dog cruelty guilt.
    08/30/07
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    Comment by CheekyLee: Just to confirm for fellow Europeans, even though we don't have a Labor Day, or even know what 'Labor' is,... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade wednesday

    Puzzle Fighting On The Streets of Rage

    Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix has landed on Xbox Live Arcade, and it is everything you'd expect it to be. The game looks highly polished and crisp, with the odd exception of the actual characters you play who look like blurred versions of the same old sprites from the original PlayStation release. Still, 800 Microsoft Points is a small price to pay for SPF goodness. Joining it on Arcade this week is Streets of Rage 2 for 400 points, which proves that you should never make friends with Blaze and Axel because it'll only get you kidnapped. I'd be amazed if anyone returns their calls anymore. Hit up Xbox Live for demos of the two titles, or just skip that bit and download Super Puzzle Fighter.
    08/29/07
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    Comment by Gospel X: @Phantom_Photon: Maybe you just see the aura of all living things, like Superman in Birthright. This could lead to... more » | Other threads

  • hop til you drop

    Bomberman Live Gets Update, Bunnies

    As a long-time fan of the Bomberman franchise as well as one with a deep obsession for all things bunny related (don't ask), it is with great pleasure I bring you the announcement of Bomb-Up Pack 1 for Hudson's Bomberman Live for Xbox Live Arcade. The add-on, which weighs in at a modest 350 Microsoft Points, will feature two new environments (casino and zeppelin), a new game mode called Frag which allows you to set the number of enemies that need to be offed in order to win a match, as well as ten new characters. Among the new characters...Little Bomby Foo Foo. A bunny. With bombs. Y'all need to give me a minute here. Go read a press release or something. More »
    08/27/07
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    Comment by Mentski: They need to bring back the ridable kangaroo creatures from Mega Bomberman. more » | Other threads

  • live arcade wednesday

    Space Giraffe and Street Trace: NYC

    You won't find any rehashes of decades-old arcade games popping up this Wednesday on Xbox Live Arcade. This week sees two all new original games kicking your ass at 800 points a pop. Street Trace: NYC is a new entry in my what could be favorite genre of all time: the hoverboard racer. Something about traveling at high speeds on a stylized plank while leaving a glowing trail in your wake appeals to me. Street Trace features several game modes, different arena and street tracks, and online multiplayer for up to 8 players via Xbox Live. Then there's Space Giraffe, Jeff Mintner's tribute to Tempest, with 100 levels of colorful shooting goodness with special moves and power ups thrown into the mix to keep things interesting. A couple of really nice titles for sure. Me? I'm just glad I don't have to use the phrase 'enhanced graphics and sound' this week. More »
    08/20/07
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    Comment by CopyPaste: I'm going to buy space giraffe. Just because someone said...lets call it space giraffe and they did. Also my new... more » | Other threads

  • gamefest 2007

    Schizoid Debuts At GameFest 2007

    Microsoft's GameFest 2007 is underway as we speak, and a game I've been looking forward to since I first spoke with its creators back at GDC in March is finally officially announced. Schizoid is the first developer created Xbox Live Arcade title built exclusively using XNA Game Studio Express. It is the product of Torpex Games, itself spawned from two of the top talents in the gaming industry, Bill Dugan and Jamie Fristrom, and I go into great detail with them about how they came to create the game in this post here. Dugan especially has a great way with words.
    "We truly believe that if you and a friend spend two minutes playing Schizoid, you are going to ignore food, drink, your job and your family and play until they load you up on a gurney and head to the hospital. Schizoid is that rare game that comes along once every few years and we are very proud to make it our first release for Xbox LIVE Arcade."
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    08/13/07
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    Comment by Witzbold: This is like playing ikaruga with 2 sticks. Just not as fun. more » | Other threads

  • live arcade

    Hexic 2 and Ecco Hit Live Wednesday

    Well my life is officially over. Not only does the Xbox Live Arcade get a version of Ecco the Dolphin for 400 points, complete with leaderboard support as well as enhanced graphics and sound, but also the sequel to the game I've spent the most time with on Xbox Live Arcade, Hexic 2: Electric Boogaloo! With all new pieces, new formations, and a new multiplayer battle mode, it is almost guaranteed that I will start having the hexagon nightmares again. 800 points nets you gaming's equivalent to crack cocaine this Wednesday.
    08/13/07
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    Comment by ecco: Ah, my namesake... I don't own an Xbox, but I'm deathly curious about these enhanced graphics. Are they... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade wednesday

    Track and Field Races To Live Arcade

    Once again it is time to unleash the vibrating fingers of doom upon the unsuspecting public. This Wednesday's Xbox Live Arcade release is the game that had arcade managers bitching and moaning about replacing buttons every other week, Konami's Track & Field. The six button-punishing events from the original are spiced up with four player multiplayer via Xbox Live, voice support, enhanced audio, and enhanced graphics including special effects and hand-painted sprites and backgrounds - or you could just play the ugly older version. Your choice. 400 points is the price you pay to be completely humbled by my freakish tapping speeds this Wednesday. More »
    08/06/07
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    Comment by Scrapple: I remember playing the shit out of this at my local pizza hut..... we would stick a plastic knive between... more » | Other threads

  • e307

    Beware The Undertow

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    07/10/07
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    Comment by fantasticfen: Waterwold... possibly one of the greatest movies made... which is hard for me to say considering everyone except me and... more » | Other threads

  • live arcade wednesday

    Missile Command Targets Xbox Live

    Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday by taking a trip down memory lane with Missile Command, available on Live Arcade this Wednesday for the relatively low price of 400 Microsoft points. Mind you, this isn't just any Missile Command, but an revamped version updated with full 3D graphics, updated music and sounds, and two player co-op play locally or over Xbox Live. More »
    07/02/07
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    Comment by deKay01: Oh, and it works just fine with the pad. Classic Mode is a bit wonky, but Enhanced has no... more » | Other threads

  • ants marching

    Impressions: Band of Bugs

    As a man with a lot of surface area, I despise bugs. Mainly because they could be on me right now and I wouldn't know, as proven during last weekend's multiple wasp sting car ride fiasco...which I will not explain any further. Suffice it to say that after having nearly driven off an embankment thanks to the little buzzing bastards, I was ready for some payback *insert movie voice*...but to get revenge I would have to become that I despise most. Enter Ninja Bee's Band of Bugs. More »
    06/26/07
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    Comment by edhe (xbl): I like Ninja Bee stuff - had kaloki & cloning clyde before so i'll be picking this up at some... more » | Other threads

  • most realistic furniture

    Unreal Engine Powers Chair

    And it would be the most glorious furniture ever, but I am speaking of independent game production company Chair Entertainment, who have entered into an exclusive deal with Epic Games to license the Unreal Engine 3 for just about everything the company is putting out, including PS3, 360, and PC games. The first title from Chair to use the technology will be Undertow, an upcoming Xbox Live Arcade title that will offer 15 single player levels and online co-op for up to 16 players - all delivered in a 50mb download. More »
    06/19/07
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    Comment by Spartan1308™: @2kreative: RoboBlitz already used UE3. more » | Other threads

  • dlc

    New Small Arms Characters, Levels Hit

    The Ivar & Gullarp pack for Small Arms just hit the Xbox 360 Live Arcade. More »
    06/06/07
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    Comment by kftgr: @Marasai, When did they say it was suppose to be free? The title update is free, but the two characters and... more » | Other threads

  • how hard could it be?

    N+ Level Design Contest

    In conjunction with the announcement of ninja puzzler N+ for the DS and PSP in addition to Xbox Live, Metanet is giving you a chance to get a head start on the community content creation with SUBLIME, the Submit Unique and Brilliant Levels in to Metanet Event! More »
    06/04/07
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    Comment by ceilingFANBOY: I submitted a level. Not that I'll win or anything because I never win anything and it probably isn't... more » | Other threads

  • driven to distraction

    Live Wednesday: Mad Tracks

    Tomorrow might be seeing the sad return of the single game Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday, but if ever there was a game that could stand on its own, it's Mad Tracks from D3 Publisher. It's 3D racing with stackable power-ups and quirky tracks that let you drive twelve different mini-cars around giant environments. The game includes six races and nine mini-games for up to 4 players split-screen or via Xbox Live. More »
    05/29/07
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    Comment by beckerist: 4 player local splitscreen?!?!?!?! REALLY?!?!? Freaking finally!!! more » | Other threads

  • you have my knife

    Rush N' Attack and Xevious for XBLA

    And the multiple Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday trend continues! This weeks sees a double dose of classic gaming with top-down shooter Xevious bombing the grasslands and Rush n' Attack pitting you against the Soviet military complex wielding only a bowie knife, just like real special ops. More »
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    Comment by AlKusanagi: Xevious is my second favorite shooter of all time, right behind Lifeforce. Can't wait! more » | Other threads

  • space paranoids

    Two Trons Confirmed For XBLA

    Yet again the ESRB website ruins another perfectly good press release. As we had pretty much figured out, Disney Interactive is bringing not only the premier digital bloodsport Discs of Tron to Xbox Live this summer, but also one of the world's earliest minigame collections, simply called Tron. Tron contained all the good bits from the movie except for the disc competition - light cycles, tanks, random electric spiders and the MCP boss battle. More »
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    Comment by SuperOmelet: I can't wait for both of these games. Is there any reason someone can't make a 360-compatible rotary controller... more » | Other threads

  • impressions

    Pinball FX Impressions - A Mean Pinball

    Ever since I was a young boy I played the silver ball. While I've never been to Soho or Brighton, I must have played more than my fair share of pinball machines before the bleeps and bloops of video games stole me away. Still pinball is never far from my heart, which explains my excitement over Pinball FX, the new Xbox Live Arcade game from Zen Studios. More »
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    Comment by Helio: i guess that the minigolf does have more initial value but pinball is more if a pick up and play... more » | Other threads