Sega is bringing yet another Genesis classic to Xbox Live Arcade, and it’s up to fans, the gaming community to decide which one. Between now and August 21, head on over to Sega’s website and cast your vote. The title with the most votes received will be released on XBLA at a yet-unspecified date. Look for the winner to be […]
Publisher CDV has issued a trio of screenshots from Serious Sam HD, the remake of 2001’s destructive over-the-top first-person shooter. Check them out after the break. On a related note, CDV let us know of a contest inviting fans to submit their own witty one-liners for possible inclusion in the game. For those feeling ballsy enough, simply send a tweet […]
Microsoft announced today that Droplitz and Garou-Mark of the Wolves will hit Xbox Live Arcade this coming Wednesday. A puzzle effort developed by Blitz Arcade, Droplitz tasks players with constructing a multi-directional path for a group of liquid-like molecules, otherwise known as Droplitz, and make adjustments as necessary while guiding them towards predefined goal points each step of the way. […]
Ubisoft has announced that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled, the bona fide remake of 1991’s hit arcade brawler, will hit Xbox Live Arcade first as a timed exclusive on July 22. A PSN release will follow “later this year.” Despite not being playable at E3, fans can check out an early build of the title by visiting […]
It’s time to take a trip down memory lane and blast legions of pixelated Nazis to bits once again. Activision announced today that classic FPS Wolfenstein 3D will grace Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network on June 3 and June 4, respectively. Those who reign victorious and escape from the clutches of Castle Wolfenstein will be awarded gold for their […]
If in search of variety or just something different from the usual crop of commercial titles, look no further than this week’s indy XBLA lineup. Up first is block-matching puzzler hybrid Gel: Set & Match, offering co-op play over Live and an array of character customization options. Joining Gel is Blazing Birds, a futuristic badminton effort infused with all sorts […]
If you’re an avid Star Trek fanatic and enjoy a night of poker, there is much to look forward to in this week’s Xbox Live Arcade lineup. Coming Wednesday is Star Trek D-A-C, a top-down space shooter inspired by the newest Trek film. Complete with 12-way online multiplayer and three diverse gametypes, it pits players in intense spaceship battles within […]
SEGA today announced plans to serve up a second wave of retro classics during the summer months in the second installment of its Vintage Collection line. Gunstar Heroes, as previously rumored, is headed to both PSN and XBLA. Pixel-perfect ports of Altered Beast, Shinobi, Comix Zone, Phantasy Star 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Sonic and Knuckles are also en-route. […]
Footage from the recently-uncovered Turtles In Time 3D remake has surfaced, spanning over one minute of gameplay footage. Dosed in blurriness, this cellphone-quality capture doesn’t really give us a proper look at the brawler, but we’ll take whatever we can get right now, seeing as it has yet to be officially announced. Gameplay looks faithful to the original, although character […]
Fancy blasting pixelated aliens to bits? The Xbox Live Arcade is about to receive a blast of retro flavor from the 1970s, with Microsoft announces today that Space Invaders Extreme is set to hit the service this coming Wednesday. Deeming it worthy of the extreme label, the revamp of this classic features newly-sequenced electronic tracks and faster gameplay, once again […]
Cowabunga! By way of photos taken from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles road tour van roaming across America, it has come to light that a full-on 3D remake of 1991’s Konami-developed brawler Turtles In Time is in development. As many would attest to, back in its prime, this was undoubtedly one of the most memorable co-op brawlers. Some would even […]
A few screenshots from the heavily-rumored XBLA rendition of Gunstar Heroes have hit the web, presumably taken from Microsoft’s PartnerNet service. From taking a gander at the shots, it appears this will soon mark another entry in Sega’s retro-flavored “Vintage Collection” series. Graphically it’s a nostalgia trip, with visuals that look identical to 1993’s Genesis release. More interesting though is […]
Evidently Capcom was pleased with the sales of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and other classic remakes, as the company brought out its trump card today: Marvel vs. Capcom 2. Yes, an enhanced port of the fan-favorite fighter is coming to PSN and XBLA later this summer. This edition of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 based on the superior […]
Those looking to relive the days of plunking coins into an arcade machine need look no further, as Microsoft confirmed today that Sega’s OutRun Online Arcade will hit XBLA later this week on April 15. Emblazoned in a fresh coat of paint, OutRun Online Arcade is a re-imagined version of the original pick-up-and-play classic, featuring high-definition visuals complete with 15 […]
D3Publisher announced today that Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, the space-age edition of its Bejeweled-inspired puzzler, will hit the Xbox Live Marketplace on April 8. The title expands on Infinite Interactive’s original hit and at the same time bumps up the challenge with an all-new 6-way hexagonal puzzle layout. To complement the move into the unknown, featured is wealth of upgradeable spacecraft […]
Microsoft announced today that indie effort The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai will make its debut on Xbox Live Markplace later this week on April 1. A stylistic 2-D action thriller packed with enough blood and gore to match that of Ninja Gaiden, the game sees players embarking on a struggle against an evil cyborg army that is wrapping a vice of […]
Uno is already on the Xbox Live Arcade, but Microsoft is taking things to the next level with Uno Rush: a turbocharged variation of the world-renowned card classic. In addition to being able to see everyone’s hand of cards, the game includes a new ruleset that allows players to deal multiple cards in a single turn. Players can compete with […]
Microsoft announced today that PopCap’s addictive ball-bouncing puzzler Peggle will hit the Live Arcade this Wednesday. Priced at a reasonable 800 MS Points, the title features 55 single-player levels and 75 stages of the challenge mode variant. A multiplayer mode is also present in which players can square off in either a two-player duel mode or four-player peg party mode. […]
Although widespread attention is focused on Street Fighter IV at the moment, Capcom hasn’t forgotten about the perpetually titled PS3 and 360 brawler Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. Game producer Rey Jimenez breaks word that a maintenance-centric patch is in the works. The extensive changelog covers several bug fixes on both platforms, all of which are outlined below:
Microsoft announced today that Taito-developed puzzle title Exit 2 will be hitting the Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday. Now with new characters and companions, the sequel once again casts players into the role of professional escapist Mr. Esc, who must guide a number of individuals trapped within hazardous environments, such as a burning building or flooded underground labyrinth, to safety. […]