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XBLA title size limit increased to 2GB
We may be seeing much more feature extensive titles hitting the Xbox Live Arcade as it was recently announced that the file size limit for titles offered on the service will now be capped at 2GB.
News comes to us from Microsoft’s Scott Austin who took center stage at TGS ‘09 to say the following:
In order to continue fostering the creation of great titles on the platform, Microsoft has increased the file size limit of XBLA titles to 2 GB. We pride ourselves in being the premier destination for downloadable games, and the new file size limit allows developers to push their creative boundaries.
With this new file size increase the line between an Xbox Live Arcade title and a full fledged title will be drawn even thinner.
via destructoid
Splosion Man review
Earlier this year developer Twisted Pixel released The Maw on XBLA to mixed reviews and success, but fear not, they’re back, this time with Splosion Man, an XBLA title that’ll certainly blow you away — pun definitely intended.
In Splosion Man, you play as a scientist after an accident has rendered you inhuman — where “inhuman” means that you can explode at will and destroy everything around you. It’s a platform game that requires lots of jumping around, lots of puzzle solving, and most importantly, lots of explosions. You have basically one skill besides running: exploding. When you explode, you propel into the air, which means you’ll be exploding a lot and it also means you can preform some sick triple jumps as well. However, your explosions are limited to three at a time. Afterwords, you need to cool down a bit before the wrecking continues. More »
Sonic & Knuckles coming to XBLA
SEGA has announced that their Genesis classic Sonic & Knuckles will be heading to the Xbox Live Arcade on September 9th. Owners of previous Sonic classics will be happy to learn that the game will allow players to access the “Blue Sphere,” the Chaos Emerald level from Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Knuckles will also be a playable character in the first two of the series.
No word on pricing yet, but we’ll keep you updated.
Metalocalypse game heading to 360, PS3
Konami and Cartoon Network will be releasing a downloadable Metalocalypse for the Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. The game, cleverly titled Metalocalypse: Dethgame, will be developed by Frozen Codebase.
Brendan Small, the man responsible for both writing and performing the music for the show, as well as creating it, had a few words on the process of creating a premise for the game. “The first idea was we make the band merciless and murderous but that doesn’t work on the show,” says Small. “Our show is really about five narcissistic super-celebrities who can’t open the door by themselves.”
The heavy metal styling of Dethklok will be played throughout the game, so I’m sold on that aspect alone. More details about the game will be released at this year’s Comic-Con.
Read (Wallstreet Journal)
Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao dated for XBLA/PSN
It was recently made known that Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao will be released on the XBLA and PSN in August for 1200 Microsoft Points and $15, respectively.
For those of you not familiar with the Blitz Arcade developed/Namco Bandai published Invincible Tiger, it is a sidescroller that will feature beam em up’ gameplay found in classic titles such as Streets of Rage.
Furthermore, players will be able to progress through the Invincible Tiger’s campaign in other single player mode or online/local co-op. However, if you get bored of that, you can play the game’s timed Endurance Mode which will pit players against a neverending onslaught of enemies.
via EuroGamer
Serious Sam getting XBLA remake
Fans of the popular Serious Sam franchise that first made its debut on the PC back in 2002 will be happy to hear that Croteam has announced a forthcoming XBLA version of the game.
Appropriately entitled Serious Sam HD, this port will apparently be a remastered version of the original title, The First Encounter. However it will include 4-player online-cop a feature that was absent from the original release.
You’ll be able to get Serious Sam HD for the XBLA towards the end of this summer for 1,200 Microsoft Points.
Read (Joystiq)
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Death Tank Coming to XBLA
Microsoft today announced that Snowblind Studios and Flat Games multiplayer shooter Death Tankwill be released on Xbox Live Marketplace this Wednesday.
The title is based on a hidden game within PowerSlave, released for the Sega Saturn back in 1996, and allows up to eight players over Xbox Live (and up to four on the same console) destroy each other on a randomized landscape.
It will be priced at 1200 Microsoft points ($15).
NHL Arcade on XBLA This Week
This week’s lone release on Xbox Live Arcade will be EA Canada’s NHL Arcade, the publisher’s 3-on-3 arcade take on the popular Canadian sport. The downloadable game will sell for 800 Microsoft points ($10); the PS3 version was released last week.
Not meant to be taken seriously, the big-head hockey game will feature fast-paced action, power-ups and more. There’s also a multiplayer mode with ranked matches.
Look for it this Wednesday.
Most Popular Xbox Games of 2008 Revealed
With 2008 wrapped up, Microsoft has provided lists of the past year’s most popular Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade and original Xbox games. As Major Nelson points out, the original Xbox and Xbox 360 lists were compiled by calculating the amount of online Xbox Live users playing each game; the Xbox Live Arcade list was based off sales of the game’s download.
Quite unsurprisingly, the most popular Xbox 360 games are Halo 3, Call of Duty 4, GTA IV and Gears of War 2 – in that order. Halo 2 and Fable mark the most popular Xbox games list. Hit the jump for the lists.
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Three Join Arcade Hits, Prices Reduced
Three more titles are being added to the Arcade Hits collection by Microsoft, effectively giving price cuts to the following: Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Worms and Feeding Frenzy.
These games will now retail for 400 Microsoft points ($5). This reflects a 50% discount for all three games. However, the price cuts are yet to take effect in Xbox Live Marketplace.
Microsoft hasn’t officially announced the induction of these titles to the Arcade Hits collection, though an official confirmation is expected soon.
Age of Booty PS3 Delayed
The PS3 version of Age of Booty has been delayed to “sometime around mid-November.”
The hex-based strategy game recently hit Xbox Live Arcade last Wednesday and was listed to arrive on the PlayStation Store yesterday.
The delay has been attributed to the game needing a “little more work” to “ensure the online experience for PSN users is as smooth, fun and addicting.”
However, it has been confirmed that the PS3 release will include trophies, the Xbox 360 Achievement-like functionality that rewards users for completing certain tasks.
Crazy Mouse on XBLA
Today saw a surprise release on Xbox Live Arcade in the form of Crazy Mouse, an arcade maze game from Chinese developer Ultizen Games.
The game features 30 single-player levels and 16 multiplayer maps. It supports cooperative, competitive, tournament and ranked play.
Billed as the “first original XBLA game from mainland China”, Crazy Mouse can be had for 400 Microsoft points.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 on PS3, Xbox 360?
Capcom’s most popular crossover fighting game Marvel vs. Capcom 2 might be making its way over to PS3 and Xbox 360, according to listings by ESRB.
Those nosey detectives at NeoGAF picked up the rating in the ESRB database, though they have been since been pulled.
In addition, industry veteran “john tv” posted a picture of the game appearing in the Xbox Live Marketplace on a development console, suggesting that this rerelease will be available online.
The original was released way back in 2000 and has achieved cult status and still maintains a small but lively community of followers.
Vigilante 8 Gets Release Date
The oft-delayed revival of the vehicular combat series Vigilante 8 will finally be released on November 5 on Xbox Live Arcade, publisher Activision announced.
Developed by Isopod Lab, and seen as a continuation of the series, the game features eight-person online multiplayer, along with gameplay enhancements and tweaks.
It will sell for 800 Microsoft points.