Posts tagged "XBLA"
Shank Launch Trailer Released
Submitted By: Mike McMullan on August 24, 2010 - 10:33pm
Klei Entertainment's side scrolling action game Shank is available now and for anybody that hasn't picked it up yet can check out the launch trailer.
Shank is an over-the-top action game that will remind a lot of people of Double Dragon. The game's art style looks amazing and the action is all about the violence. It also features a pretty cool co-op campaign that allows you and a buddy to play locally which will really remind you of the good old days with Double Dragon. Shank's launch trailer highlights the game's action perfectly and anyone still on the fence should check it out. You can pick the game up now on Xbox LIVE and PSN.
Shank is available now on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and the PC. Check out the launch trailer after the jump.Read more...
Plants Vs Zombies XBLA Announced And Trailer Released
Submitted By: Mike McMullan on August 4, 2010 - 9:42pm
PopCap has officially announced Plants vs. Zombies for XBLA and released a debut trailer to get you excited about it.
Plants vs. Zombies has been a smash hit on the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad for awhile now. PopCap is looking to dominate the console world now by releasing Plants vs. Zombies for Xbox LIVE Arcade next month. In addition to the awesome tower defense game that people loved on other platforms, PopCap has announced that the XBLA version will include two new multiplayer modes, the requisite achievements, and 21 mini-games that are exclusive to the console version. The two new multiplayer modes for the Xbox 360 version will be co-op and a Versus mode that you pit you head to head against another player. The full list of achievements has been released and you can check them out here.
Plants vs. Zombies is going to be released on September 8th for XBLA and will run you 1200 Microsoft Points. Check out the debut trailer after the break.Read more...
New Shank Gameplay Video Shows Co-Op
Submitted By: Mike McMullan on July 21, 2010 - 10:17pm
Klei Entertainment and EA have released a new gameplay video for Shank that shows off the game's co-op play.
Shank is one of the games that just make you smile when you watch it. With its over-the-top action and awesome visual art style, this 2D scroller should be a huge hit when it comes out. The newest gameplay video to be released shows off Shank's co-op play and it looks really cool. It takes me back to the hours and hours spent playing through Contra with a friend. Let's hope it is able to capture that same feeling and if the videos are any indication it has and then some.
Shank is making its way to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and the PC. It is going to be released on PSN on August 24th and it will be arrive on XBLA the following day. No release date has been given for the PC version yet. Check out the new gameplay video after the break.Read more...
Trials HD Getting New DLC
Submitted By: Mike McMullan on July 20, 2010 - 9:14pm
RedLynx has announced they will be releasing a new DLC pack for Trials HD, the very addictive motorcycle stunt game on XBLA.
Trials HD was a huge hit on XBLA last year and as anybody who has tried it knows, it is very addicting as well. Originally released back in August of last year, Trials HD received a DLC pack in December that added 23 new tracks and new objects that can be used in the level editor that is included. RedLynx announced they will be releasing a new DLC pack in Q4 of this year called the "Big Thrills Expansion Pack". The new Trials HD DLC will include 40 new tracks from RedLynx plus they are throwing in 10 user-created tracks too. The cool thing is that these tracks haven't been chosen yet and you have a chance to be one of the lucky ones picked. Not to mention you could also win $5000 and some prizes. You have until August 18th to enter the contest.
First Footage Of Atomic Games' Breach Released
Submitted By: Mike McMullan on March 29, 2010 - 9:50pm
Atomic Games recently announced their first person shooter Breach and now they have released a walkthrough video that shows off the game's destructible environments.
Breach is a new FPS from developer Atomic Games, they people behind the upcoming Six Days in Fallujah. It will be multiplayer download only game that will be available on Xbox LIVE and the PC. Breach's huge selling point is its destructible environments and I gotta say they look pretty impressive in the walkthrough video. The GameTrailers video was taken at the recent PAX East event where they interviewed Atomic Games' president, Peter Tamte. He walks us through how Breach differs from other FPS's on the market. It will include an Active Cover System that will allow you to shoot multiple ways from cover. The game will also feature real world spy gadgets for you to use but the most impressive thing about the video is the destructible environments. In the video we get to see that you can destroy the environment down to an individual brick. It will allow you take out full structures by taking out support beams. The game looks really cool and I can't wait to see more from the game. It looks like a cross between Modern Warfare 2 and Red Faction: Guerilla. If that interests you at all, you gotta check out the video.
No release date has been given yet for Breach other than early summer but it will be available as an XBLA title on Xbox 360 and the PC. We will let you know when we hear more. Check out the video after the jump.Read more...
Microsoft Officially Announces Game Room
Submitted By: Mike McMullan on January 7, 2010 - 10:58pm
Microsoft officially announces Game Room, a retro arcade space for Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows LIVE.
During the recent CES 2010 keynote address, Microsoft announced their new retro arcade space, Game Room. It will allow you to play 1000 retro games and customize your own arcade space while letting you compete against your friends. Each game will have achievements you can play for as well as universal leader boards so you gain bragging rights. You will be able to send out challenges to your friends and they can visit your arcade space to play demos of your games while they are there. The whole concept sounds a bit like Sony's PlayStation Home but a lot more fun.
Microsoft is taking an interesting approach to the pricing plan. Game Room will be free for download and games will cost you between 240 - 400 Microsoft points. They are also letting you play them really old school by plopping down 40 MS points for one play until you die. I'm really curious to see how this pricing plan works out and if other people will try the same approach.
Game Room will be released this spring for Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows LIVE. 30 out of the 1000 promised games have been announced so far including Centipede and Asteroids Deluxe. Check out the launch trailer after the break.Read more...
LucasArts Annouces Lucidity
Submitted By: Mike McMullan on September 13, 2009 - 9:53pm
LucasArts recently announced Lucidity, a new puzzle-platformer game for Xbox LIVE Arcade and the PC.
LucasArts revealed Lucidity on a recent episode of GameTrailers TV. Lucidity is a 2D side-scroller puzzler with a really cool art style and soundtrack. The story takes you into the imagination of a little girl named Sofi. The gameplay revolves around keeping Sofi safe by creating obstacles to route her through the level. The randomly generated obstacles include platforms, stairs, slingshots, and trampolines.
Lucidity will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade and the PC October 7th. Check out the first gameplay footage after the break.Read more...
Shadow Complex Launch Trailer Released
Submitted By: Mike McMullan on August 17, 2009 - 9:28pm
Prior to its XBLA release this Wednesday, Epic has released a launch trailer for Shadow Complex.
For anybody who hasn't heard of this game, Shadow Complex follows the story of Jason Fleming and his girlfriend Claire. It is an Unreal Engine 3 powered side-scroller with lots of action and secrets. So far, Shadow Complex is receiving outstanding scores on Metacritic and looks to be one of the best games released on XBLA. It will cost you 1200 MS points but it sounds like it will be well worth the price of admission.
Shadow Complex is going to be released this Wednesday on XBLA. Check out the launch trailer after the break.Read more...
Battlefield: 1943 Launch Trailer Released
Submitted By: Mike McMullan on July 8, 2009 - 4:20pm
Battlefield: 1943 is available now on Xbox LIVE Arcade and DICE has released an official launch trailer for the game.
Battlefield: 1943 is basically a multiplayer only update to one of my favorite online shooters of all time, Battlefield: 1942. It offers 4 classic maps Wake Island, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Coral Sea, and it will allow up to 24 players to shoot it out.
For anybody that hasn't played the original, Battlefield: 1943 incorporates land, sea, and air combat in a perfect mix of mayhem. Battlefield: 1943 is available now for XBLA and will be available on the PlayStation Network tomorrow, both for $15. Check out the trailer after the break.Read more...
