Developer IllFonic jointly announced with Crytek today that its futuristic arena-style fragfest Nexuiz will hit PSN and Xbox Live Arcade later this Winter as the first digital offering to leverage CryEngine 3. A first-person shooter originally released on PC and Mac in 2005, IllFonic is promising “competitive game play built specifically for consoles” for this rendition of Nexuiz. Set across […]

Microsoft is giving gamers a reason to stay inside and pick up those controllers during these hot summer months with its third annual Summer of Arcade initiative, which celebrates a five-piece selection of fresh and diverse experiences. The publisher today provided a list of release dates for each title featured in the lineup, complete with prices. Look below for a breakdown […]

Publisher EA today set a date on Monkey Island co-creator Ron Gilbert’s latest effort — Deathspank. Billed as an Diablo-style action-RPG, the humor-laden title invites players to tackle legions of undead foes in a loot-filled hack n’ slash romp full of quips and snarky dialogue. Developed by Hothead Games, it’s slated to PSN on July 13, with a release on XBLA […]

As rumored back in April, Sega is digging up gems from its backcatalog for a Dreamcast revival on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. Beginning this fall, Crazy Taxi and Sonic Adventure will hit both digital venues to coincide with the 11th anniversary of Sega’s short-lived yet treasured console. More classic titles will follow, including Jet Set Radio and Shenmue II […]

After a slight delay, 2K Games has a set a firm date on its Rapture Metro Pack, the second downloadable add-on for narrative-driven shooter BioShock 2. Priced at 800 MS Points or $9.99 in Earth dollars, the pack will hit Xbox Live Marketplace and PSN tomorrow on May 11. A release on Games for Windows Live will follow shortly. The […]

Square Enix today announced that vertical side-scrolling shooter Raystorm HD will hit Xbox Live Arcade on May 5. A remake of 1996’s arcade original, the frantic shooter returns with its polarizing Lock-On Lasers gameplay mechanic, offering up fully redone visuals with a distinct retro flair across eight stages. High scores obtained in Ranking Mode, one of the newly-added modes specific […]

Capcom has been on a retro kick with the Mega Man franchise as of late, as evidenced by the release of Mega Man 9 and 10. However, if a recent trademark filing is any indication, it appears that Capcom has big plans in store for everyone’s favorite “Pew! Pew!” hero — plans that may involve venturing into the online space. […]

The leaks continue to funnel out of Microsoft’s PartnerNet developer network. According to a snapshot that has surfaced from the same source that outed an XBLA rendition of Jet Set Radio, Sega intends to give Yu Suzuki’s highly-lauded, budget-shattering RPG masterpiece Shenmue II similar treatment. The snapshot itself shows a listing for “”Project Berkeley II,” presumably a codename for Shenmue […]

Is Sega gearing up to release a port of its hit Dreamcast title Jet Set Radio on Xbox Live Arcade? It appears so. An image depicted above, presumably originating from a French account on Microsoft’s PartnerNet developer network, lists Smilebit’s cel-shaded rollerblading gem as playable. While this does not qualify as a proof that a release is imminent, it certainly […]

Microsoft today announced that Sega’s gun-blazing, sky-high aircraft shooter After Burner Climax will make its ascent on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, alongside puzzle-RPG hybrid Puzzle Chronicles. Developed by Infinite Interactive, the team behind Puzzle Quest, Puzzle Chronicles is a color-matching puzzle romp that features an active puzzle combat mechanic, offering up versus play locally or over Live. A port […]

Previously slated for a March debut, the XBLA rendition of first-person brawler Zeno Clash has slipped to April. Without delving into specifics, ACE Team co-founder Andres Bordeu confirmed the setback in a brief post on the company’s official forum, noting that an official announcement regarding the delay would be made by publisher Atlus soon. Yes, it’s been pushed back a […]

Ubisoft and developer Capybara Games have teamed up once again to give turn-based strategy RPG Might & Magic Clash of Heroes a facelift — in HD. Originally released on the Nintendo DS to critical acclaim, the Xbox Live Arcade and PSN rendition boasts completely redone visuals drawn in manga-style. The result is pure beauty, as captured in the screenshot above. […]

Nearly three years after it was first teased, indie platformer Limbo has finally been confirmed for an Xbox Live Arcade release, developer Playdate revealed today.  An Independent Games Festival finalist, players assume the role of a young boy in search for the whereabouts of his lost sister. Backed by a unique art style comprised entirely of shades of grey and […]

An HD remake of SNES classic Tecmo Super Bowl is headed to PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, publisher Tecmo announced today. Promising to retain a certain degree of nostalgic fun factor while introducing modern day gameplay enhancements like online multiplayer, Tecmo Bowl: Throwback is due out Spring 2010.

Capcom today announced that a playable demo of racer MotoGP 09/10 will hit Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network this week. Players can burn rubber across three varied gameplay modes, including Championship and Time Trial. Making its debut in this demo is the all-new Arcade mode, which rewards players with time extensions in exchange for pulling off skilled maneuvers and […]

Microsoft today confirmed that the XBLA rendition of Rare’s seminal FPS shooter Perfect Dark (800 MS Points) will hit Xbox Live Arcade on March 17. Running at a silky smooth 60 frames per second, a wealth of enhancements have been added over the N64 original, including fully remastered HD visuals and multiplayer support over Live for up to eight players. […]

Capcom today placed dates on the digital debut of its 8-bit styled Mega Man 10. The title will hit WiiWare first on March 1, followed by a PSN release on March 11 and Xbox Live Arcade on March 31. Once again inspired by the NES originals, this entry sees Mega Man and his robo-brother Proto Man battling an army of […]

A photo originating from Netherlands-based fansite Sega Online suggests that our favorite hedgehog’s first Dreamcast outing — Sonic Adventure — is headed to Xbox Live Arcade. While we can’t vouch for its authenticity, the goods in question appear to have originated from PartnerNet, leaving us with little doubt that this is real. Interestingly, depicted in the photo is a piece […]

Square Enix today announced that its blood oil-soaked shooter Death By Cube will hit Xbox Live Arcade on January 20. Drawing inspiration from Robotron, players are tasked with the rudimentary goal of destroying cube shaped enemy robots by any means necessary, rambo-style. The scene in that screenshot above may look as if it is drenched in blood, but Square assures […]

So much for Sega’s poll apparently, as Gameloft today announced that it has a inked a multi-year license agreement with Interplay to publish beloved 2D side-scroller Earthworm Jim across all current digital distribution platforms. That includes WiiWare, Xbox Live Arcade, and PlayStation Network.