Archive for the ‘Downloads’ Category
E3 2009 Xbox LIVE Backstage Pass
June 3rd, 2009 by Sean
If you’re an Xbox 360 owner, be sure to check out the recently added Marvel VS Capcom 2 New Age of Heroes Trailer just added for free download.
I love playing Marvel VS Capcom 2 on my Sega Dreamcast, however I’m REALLY looking forward to playing this game on my Xbox 360. The trailer looks amazing and with the addition of online multi-player, all I can say is bring it on!
Also if you have 400 Microsoft points and 197 MB of free space on your hard drive, you can now purchase and download the full game Wolfenstein 3D for your Xbox 360 via the Xbox Live Arcade:
Achtung! You are OSA super agent B.J. Blazkowicz and you must escape from Castle Wolfenstein and defeat the twisted Nazi regime! Fight all of the memorable enemies from Hans Grosse to Mecha-Hitler in the legendary game that launched the First Person Shooter genre. Search classic levels for hidden secrets that reveal stolen Nazi treasure, health packs, ammo and weapons, or even short cuts.
Wolfenstein 3D is awesome! I still own the PC version (and it works), I have the Super Nintendo version (which is totally watered down), plus I have it for my GameBoy Advance which is a full port, Nazi’s and all.
Until recently I would either play it on my Nintendo GameBoy Advance or via my GameCube using my GameBoy Player on my 32 inch TV, but now I can play it on my Xbox 360… Muhahahahaha!
Also, as reported yesterday, the original Perfect Dark for Nintendo 64 (N64) will be released soon for Xbox Live:
Agent Joanna Dark hit the ground running in Perfect Dark, an epic tale of galactic conspiracies in 2023 America. Now this classic shooter is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade, rendered in greater definition and detail and sporting a silkier framerate than ever before. Fire up your Farsight and prepare for assignment– the Dark returns this winter.
Here’s one more cool E3 announcement:
Microsoft was kind enough to release a free Perfect Dark Xbox theme for Xbox LIVE Gold Members. Be sure to download it now.
Posted in Downloads, Industry News, XBLA, Xbox 360
Perfect Dark Coming To XBLA This Winter
June 2nd, 2009 by Sean
Larry Hryb Director of Programming for the Microsoft gaming network (Xbox Live Arcade) just posted a little note on his Twitter account:
In the booth. Just saw Perfect Dark on XBLA running 1080p. It is coming to XBLA this winter. Free theme coming tomorrow!
So yeah, the original Perfect Dark originally released on the N64 will be out on Xbox Live Arcade later this year.
According to Hryb, it’s running in 1080p, and will be out this “Winter”.
The news isn’t surprising, since it’s been heavily rumored for a while now, but still. It’s pleasant.
Posted in Console Games, Downloads, XBLA, Xbox 360
Sega: Marvel vs Capcom 2 – Teaser Trailer
April 28th, 2009 by Sean
One of the most celebrated fighting games in history is coming back for another round – Marvel vs. Capcom 2! Check out the first teaser trailer below:
Get ready to re-enter the New Age of Heroes on Xbox 360 and PS3 this summer.
Source: Marvel.com
Posted in Console Games, Downloads, PS3, XBLA
Battlefield 1943 Drops In June
April 23rd, 2009 by Sean
DICE advances World War II by a year in June, announcing the release date and pricing details for their downloadable online multiplayer shooter Battlefield 1943.
A small slice of World War II is coming to the PlayStation network and Xbox Live Arcade on June 15th in DICE’s Frostbyte-driven update to Battlefield 1942.
It’s the US Marines against the Imperial Japanese Navy as gamers participate in 24-player battles across Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.
Coming in at a mere $15.00 USD, or 1200 Microsoft points, this sounds like a bargain to me.
Be on the lookout for the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network versions in June, with the PC version coming in September for some odd reason.
Posted in Console Games, Downloads, PS3, Xbox 360
iGoogle Classic Gaming Themes
March 26th, 2009 by Sean
What happens when great art mixes with the Google homepage?
That’s right! Google is now introducing gaming themes for iGoogle. Very cool.
Now you can get themes from your favorite games like Super Mario, Street Fighter, and Galaga on your personalized Google home page. Then add your choice of news, email, weather, and more for a page that’s as useful as it is fun.
What are you waiting for? Go download some cool classic gaming themes for your Google home page.
Bug-Free ‘The Pitt’ Add-on Now Available
March 25th, 2009 by Sean
Bethesda has fixed the bugs in Fallout 3′s “The Pitt” downloadable content pack, and the add-on is once again on sale via the Xbox Live Marketplace for $10 USD.
The DLC’s planned release yesterday hit a snag when those who purchased the add-on found it to be buggy and non-functional.
Bethesda released a statement saying a “corrupted” version of the add-on had been accidentally placed on the Xbox Live Marketplace and that the developer would amend the problem as soon as possible.
If you did purchase the DLC yesterday, Bethesda asks that you delete the content you downloaded so as not to interfere with the new version.
Encase you were wondering, you won’t need to re-pay for the DLC, as your Xbox 360 can re-download any file as many times as you desire.
Posted in Console Games, Downloads, Xbox 360
Wii – Animal Crossing: City Folk DLC Hub
March 22nd, 2009 by Sean
North American Animal Crossing fans finally have a place to check for upcoming DLC updates to City Folk.
Nintendo has opened an DLC hub site outlining downloadable content and game updates specifically for the NTSC region. A similar site is already available to Japanese gamers.
Currently, the hub lists a special “shamrock hat” (available until March 24) delivered to town via a letter with the attached item with special Spring content coming soon.
Let’s hope that the update also means that North American City Folk will get as much cool content as their Japanese counterparts.
Source: Go Nintendo
Transformers Tune Coming to Guitar Hero
March 17th, 2009 by Sean
“The Touch,” the epic ballad that you will remember best from the soundtrack to 1986′s Transformers: The Movie is coming to Guitar Hero, according to the song’s creator Stan Bush.
Stan Bush wrote in a letter to Transformers fan site Seibertron.com:
“I’ve been holding off announcing this, but “The Touch” is going to be in Guitar Hero! Activision will be releasing it as a free download,”
The 1980′s were awesome, just like this song, which I actually have playing on my Apple iPod as I write this post.
Unfortunately, Bush could not provide a time frame for when the track might appear in-game but I’ll be on the lookout for it.