Posts Tagged ‘xbox live arcade’
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
Trials HD surpasses 300,000 sold on XBLA
If you’ve been to any Flash game site you’ve without a doubt played Trials or a similar motorbike physics game and chances are, you loved it. Well it seems like us Flash game addicts aren’t the only ones who love the game as RedLynx has recently announced that Trials HD has sold over 300,000 digital copies through the Xbox Live Arcade.
This is an amazing feat as the game topped the big 300k after being on sale for just a month. I think it’s now safe to see we will be seeing several Trials HD sequels, don’t you think?
Read (Eurogamer)
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Commander’s Challenge on XBLA/PSN this week
EA has just let us know that Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Commander’s Challenge will be made available for purchase over Xbox Live and the Playstation Network sometime this week for 800 Microsoft Points or $10 respectively.
This game is basically a standalone expansion for C&C Red Alert 3 but with a bit of twists and turns incorporated into it. Don’t understand? Watch the above video and I’m sure you’ll see things a lot clearer.
LucasArts reveals Lucidity
Right on schedule, LucasArts has take come forth to reveal their latest original title on Game Trailers TV entitled Lucidity. LucasArts has also been kind enough to release the above trailer showcasing Lucidity’s game play.
Lucidity, as you can see, is essentially a side scrolling platformer in which you utilize various objects to guide Sophie (the game’s main character) through various levels which take place in her dreams.
While we have no exact release date, we do know that Lucidity will be hitting the PC and Xbox Live Arcade sometime this month.
TMNT: Turtles in Time gets price cut before release
TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled is less than a week away from hitting the Xbox Live Arcade but already Microsoft has felt the need to cut its price.
Previously priced at 1200 Microsoft Points, TMNT: Turtles in Time will not hit the Xbox Live Arcade on August 5th for just 800 Microsoft points.
Now I wonder, will this effect the 800 Microsoft Point promotion that you’ll get if you purchase all of the Summer of Arcade titles?
Read (IGN)
Miner Wars announced, 6DoF MMO shooter
Keen Software House announces today their new underground and space shooter Miner Wars. The game is a combination of a single player story and an MMO. One of the main features of the game is that it has a fully destructible environment and has six degrees of freedom.
The official website for the game has a bunch of multimedia in case you’re more curious about the game, so be sure to check that out.
Miner Wars will be released for the Xbox Live Arcade and PC this fall.
Read (Press Release)
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
Tour de France 2009: The Official Game hits Xbox Live
Sure, you have the option to watch the 2009 Tour de France on TV, but what’s the fun in that? Luckily, it was recently made known that Tour de France 2009: The Official Game has found its way onto Xbox Live for a modest 800 Microsoft Points.
The Cyanide Studios Tour de France 2009 will feature, you guessed it, bicycle racing. Joystiq reports that you’ll be able to play with 2 players on the same console or 4 players over Xbox Live. Players will get the chance to use any of the official teams currently featured in the Tour de France to compete with.
Because I mean honestly, who doesn’t love riding a virtual bicycle countless miles?
Check out a trailer for Tour de France 2009: The Official Game, here.
Ikaruga for $5 this week on XBL
Major Nelson has once again notified us of a Deal of the Week offer on Xbox Live. This time, it’s Ikaruga getting the cut with a new price point of just 400 Microsoft Points, dropped from the previous 800.
You’ll have to be an Xbox LIVE Gold Member to snag this deal, of course, and it will only run until Monday, July 20th.
Below is a description of the game:
The Japanese arcade hit Ikaruga comes to Xbox LIVE® Arcade! Treasure’s award-winning scrolling shooter brings a tactical twist to the genre with its yin-and-yang gameplay: the color of your ship determines your effect on enemies. In this polarized system, enemy ships and their bullets are one of two colors. Attack an enemy of the opposite color for extra damage. Absorb enemy fire of the same color as your ship, and use the energy for a special attack. Destroy multiple enemies of the same color to score a chaining bonus. Play solo or cooperatively, and use your polarity to achieve victory!
Read (Major Nelson)
Marvel vs Capcom 2 for XBLA dated
Capcom recently updated their Twitter page, revealing that the classic fighter Marvel vs Capcom 2 will be hitting the Xbox Live Arcade on July 29th.
PS3 owners will have to wait on a release date, but it is likely that the game will hit the PlayStation Network the following day. But one day isn’t too long, considering that the PS3 has had the exclusive demo for a while now.
Marvel vs Capcom 2, including complete online multiplayer functionality, will cost you 1,200 Microsoft Points.
Read (GamerVision)
Space Invaders Extreme for XBLA to get DLC
It was recently made known that the Xbox Live Arcade rendition of Space Invaders, Space Invaders Extreme, is set to get its share of downloadable content tomorrow, priced at just 240 Microsoft Points.
Included in this pack are three new stages including both new enemies and bosses for players to pit themselves against. But that’s not all as the pack will also feature playable version of both Space Invaders and Space Invaders 2 (the original titles) for some good old nostalgia.
Again, you’ll be able to pick up this DLC pack for the XBLA version of Space Invaders Extreme for just 240 Microsoft Points tomorrow, June 17th.
Perfect Dark XBLA screenshots, updated visuals and online multiplayer
The original Perfect Dark was announced a few days back for the Xbox Live Arcade, and now we have some screens of the game in its 1080p glory. In addition to the game being outputted into full HD, there is also an improvement in frame rate.
Through the official Xbox website, it is now known that the game will have updated visuals, online multiplayer for up to four players, and a leaderboard. Hit the jump for the rest of the screens.
South Park Xbox Live Arcade title out this year
Microsoft let us know during last year’s E3 that a South Park title woud be coming to their Xbox Live Arcade service. Well, E3 has come and is on its way out and still no South Park announcement which has fans of the popular TV series discouraged.
Luckily, Kotaku managed to catch up with Microsoft exec John Schappert and put the question of why no South Park announcement during E3. He promptly responded with:
South Park actually is coming I think what you saw in briefing is that there was so much rapid-fire information that we just didn’t have time to cover anything.
He then when on to say that the game will in fact be out this year but failed to comment on any game play details.
So, there you have it, an Xbox Live Arcade South Park title is definitely coming and will be released this year.
Monkey Island Coming To XBLA
LucasArts might be raking in money hand over fist via a near-continuous stream of Star Wars games but without a doubt one of their most popular series was the Monkey Island games, featuring aspiring pirate Guybrush Threepwood and gaggles of jokes. From an era when unimpressive graphics forced developers to either craft addictive gameplay or use cunningly written stories full of intrigue, humor or both.
The Monkey Island series was very heavy on the humor, wit endless jokes, humorous solutions to puzzles and general silliness. Originally released in 1990 it was an adventure game which still delights fans to this day. A listing for a ‘Special Edition’ re-release has hit German ratings board listings for the Xbox Live Arcade.
Unfortunately since this isn’t an official announcement there are few other details, but a graphical update would be likely, given the extremely low quality of the original visuals.
Wolfenstein 3D coming to Xbox Live Arcade
If a product listing on Microsoft’s official Xbox website isn’t enough confirmation that Wolfenstein 3D will be hitting the Xbox Live Arcade, I don’t know what is.
This will come as great news to retrogamers and moderngamers a like as the 1992 Wolfenstein 3D was pretty much responsible for popularizing the PC FPS genre.
Unfortunately the listing doesn’t give us any word as to when the title will drop but let’s hope its soon. Oh yeah, it lists HDTV 1080i in the details, perhaps some remastered graphics? We can only hope.