The day after Christmas will treat Xbox 360 owners to the release of THQ’s Spongebob Squarepants Underpants Slam on Xbox Live Arcade. Priced at 800 Microsoft Points, the game features a slap-happy single player adventure and 4-player multi over Xbox Live.
Microsoft today sent word that Sensible World of Soccer has returned to the Xbox Live Arcade. The title was originally pulled due to a bug that disconnected players from Xbox Live. Those who previously downloaded the title should delete it and then download the updated version.
Mere hours after its release, XBLA title Sensible World of Soccer has been pulled, due to a game breaking bug. According to reports on Codemasters’ official forums, the bug signs players out of Xbox Live as soon as they start the game, thereby disabling online play. If you’ve already downloaded the title, then you can keep it on your 360 […]
Coming to the Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday is Codemasters’ Sensible World of Soccer. Featuring an original and enhanced gameplay mode with upgraded HD visuals, players can challenge friends over Xbox Live or kick it solo in the offline Career mode. Joining Sensible World of Soccer is Atari’s original co-op shooter Tempest. New to the XBLA version is an original […]
Coming to the Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday is Sidhe Interactive’s Gripshift, an arcade puzzle racer that combines automotive and puzzle solving skills across 120 challenging levels, 25 rubber burning race tracks and 20 deadly deathmatch arenas across four themed worlds. Joining Gripshift is Arkadian Warriors, a hack and slash action adventure featuring cooperative multiplayer and a deep single-player campaign […]
Turns out the ESRB was right. Former PlayStation exclusive puzzle arcade racer GripShift is indeed heading over to the Live Arcade. Developer Sidhe Interactive is calling the upcoming Xbox 360 release the “definitive” version of the game. The game will feature 120 challenge mode levels and updated graphics over the original PSP release, as well as 360 exclusive achievement points […]
This coming Wednesday will see the release of retro arcade classics Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe on the Xbox Live Arcade. The duo come packaged together at a mere 400 Microsoft Points. Both titles feature remastered high-definition visuals sporting full screen anti-aliasing, as well as an option to play the original coin-op versions of each.
Indie game developer Jeff Minter is in a bit of a tizzy over disappointing sales of the less-than-average Space Giraffe on XBLA. The aforementioned developer doesn’t see much of a reason to continue game development at this point, simply because of the fact that the XBLA remake of Frogger performed better sales-wise than his game. not seeing a lot of […]
Rumor debunked? Pretty much. Microsoft has announced that Shrek N’ Roll and Screwjumper will hit the Live Arcade this coming Wednesday, November 15. Screwjumper launches this Wednesday as the 100th Arcade title and is a freefall demolition game, tasking players with driving off aliens by destroying their mining equipment, and features both single and multiplayer modes. Both titles will retail […]
Next week, November 22, officially marks the second birthday of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and its Xbox Live Arcade service. So what’s going down on the big day, you ask? Microsoft has been shy on details, but according to website XBLArcade, a reputable industry insider has told them that next week will see the release of a true sequel to the […]
Next week Thursday, November 15, will kick off the official fifth anniversary of Xbox Live, celebrating five years of great games, innovative features, friendships, and rivalries. What better way to celebrate than to hold five gaming events on Xbox Live during the special day. And of course, all Live subscribers are invited to participate. Game with Fame: Top Game Developers […]
Microsoft announced today that Word Puzzle and Switchball are hitting the Live Arcade this coming Wednesday, November 7. Word Puzzle is essentially a traditional word search game that throws in exploding word bombs, special effects, and online multiplayer support into the mix. Switchball on the other hand challenges players to guide a metal ball across twisted labyrinthine mazes filled with […]
Chair Entertainment announced today that its aquatic action shooter known as Undertow will hit the Live Arcade Wednesday, November 21. Briefly described as Geometry Wars meets Battlefield, the Unreal Engine 3 powered Undertow is an adrenaline-packed action shooter pitting players against a wide variety of enemies across 15 solo underwater stages in all. For those wanting to duke it out […]
Microsoft’s Major Nelson has issued a rather stern warning over Xbox Live account sharing. To put it simply: don’t do it. Sharing your account can result permanently losing your Gamertag, Gamerscore, saved games and any points you have on the account. In addition, Nelson warns against tampering with your Gamerscore and Achievements through the use of game save hacks. If […]
According to a recent ESRB listing, former PSP and PlayStation Network title GripShift is heading over to Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade service. While this could just be an error on the ESRB’s part, more than likely it is not, as Sidhe Interactive themselves said they were considering other digital distribution platforms in a previous interview with IGN. GripShift coming to […]
As announced eariler last week, Battlestar Galactica is scheduled to hit Live this Wednesday and Microsoft announced today that Exit will hit alongside it. Originally released on PSP, Exit is a unique puzzle game in which players take control of escapologist Mr. Esc, who must escape numerous obstacles while rescuing people from dangerous situations. The Live Arcade release features over […]
Sierra Online has announced that the game adaptation of the hit TV sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica will hit the PC on October 23, with an Xbox Live Arcade release following on Wednesday, October 24 as part of Microsoft’s weekly Live update. The game features 10 memorable missions that fans from the TV show will recognize, as well as a multiplayer […]
Quietly announced at Capcom’s Gamer Day event over in London was Commando 3 for PSN and XBLA. In development by none other than Backbone Emeryville (who seem to be picking up development duties for a whole bunch of XBLA titles lately), Commando 3 is a classic top-down coin-op shooter better known as MERCS over here in the states. The game […]
Microsoft has announced that Every Extend Extra Extreme and Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe will hit the Live Arcade this coming Wednesday. E4 continues the series tradition of fast-paced shooting action with 100 times more enemies and chain reactions than its predecessor. Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe is a remake of the original Commodore Amiga futuristic sports title, updated for XBLA with […]
Microsoft announced today that the highly addictive Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords will hit the Live Arcade this Wednesday. Originally seen on PSP, the XBLA version of Puzzle Quest will feature multiplayer support and high-resolution graphics in HD. Additionally, some game balance changes have been made along with support for the Live Vision camera. Gamers can pick up this […]