Archive for the ‘XBLA’ Category
Happy 20th Birthday Sega Genesis
August 14th, 2009 by Sean
Today in North America we celebrate the 20th birthday of the Sega Genesis game console and the folks at Sega have a pretty cool poll going on right now:
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Sega Genesis, we’re putting the power back in the fans’ hands and letting you determine the next title we’ll release on Xbox LIVE Arcade! Just pick from the Genesis classics below and cast your vote between August 14th and August 21st.
What I found really amusing about this Sega Genesis Poll was the tag line at the bottom of the page that reads:
This poll powered by Blast Processing
Why that’s funny is because back in the day Sega claimed the Genesis had “Blast Processing”. Anyway, back to the poll…
You can vote once per day, and you can come back anytime to check on how your favorite game is faring.
Remember to cast another vote every 24 hours to help push your game over the top, or recruit your friends to stuff the ballot in favor of any one of these landmark titles.
Then be sure to return to genesispoll.com on Saturday, August 22, 2009, to see which title the fans chose to see on XBLA as part of this 20th anniversary celebration! Remember: GENESIS DOES!
Microsoft XBLA honoring Michael Jackson
June 28th, 2009 by Sean
We’re all still reeling from the passing of the King of Pop, but fortunately, Microsoft’s got a nice memorial for Michael Jackson up on Xbox Live:
This weekend only, the Video Marketplace is giving away the full, ten-minute version of MJ’s classic “Thriller” music video for your viewing pleasure.
Yep, the greatest music video of all time is free to download until the end of the day today.
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
Xbox 360 – XBLA: Smash TV
April 4th, 2009 by Luke C.
When people talk about how older games can be both a lot of fun and hair-pullingly difficult at the same time, this is the game they’re talking about.
In Smash TV, you and your partner play as contestants in a high-tech televised gladiatorial game show. If you’re really never seen or played the game before (and how did you manage that?) imagine The Running Man set in an enclosed arena. Read the rest of this entry…
Posted in Console Games, XBLA, Xbox 360
Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena Now Gold
March 20th, 2009 by Sean
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is now content complete and has been shipped off for duplication, it was revealed this morning.
The game is described by its creators Starbreeze Studios in conjunction with Tigon Studios and Universal Pictures:
“The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features a brand new 11 hour chapter in the Riddick saga with six intense online multiplayer game modes including the unique and thrilling Pitch Black mode.
In addition to the full Assault on Dark Athena campaign, the disc includes a stunning HD remastering of celebrated title The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay.”
If you can’t wait for the game’s April 7 launch (April 24 if you live outside of the US), there is a single-level demo available for download from the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.
Posted in Console Games, PS3, XBLA, Xbox 360
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.