Developer 3DRealms revealed today that work on the enhanced XBLA port of PC classic Duke Nukem 3D is complete. Better yet, the title passed Microsoft’s lengthy certification process last Friday. In short, that means everything is good to go. It’s now up to Microsoft themselves to determine the release date and MS point pricing. According to the company’s community manager […]
According to Jonathan Blow, developer of the recently released time-bending puzzler Braid, an estimated 55,000 copies of the game have been sold through Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade service. Taking that figure into account, we can guesstimate that Braid has generated $825,000 in first week revenue. Of course, that’s before Microsoft takes their cut — but still, an impressive debut without […]
Independent developer Behemoth has confirmed that its widely-anticipated Castle Crashers, an original Xbox Live Arcade effort featuring hand-drawn 2D visuals infused with traditional hack ‘n slash gameplay, will debut on August 27 at the price point of 1200 Microsoft Points. Considering Castle Crashers was previously listed at $22.50, this is a reasonable price. Yeah, it’ll cost more than your average […]
Capcom has sent over a fresh batch of screenshots from the upcoming 8-bit styled Mega Man 9, showcasing stages inhabited by three of the game’s main bosses, namely Concrete Man, Magma Man, and Tornado Man. Mega Man 9 is slated for a fall release on WiiWare, PlayStation Network, and Xbox Live Arcade. Mega Man 9 Screenshots
Despite being sent off to the dark depths of Microsoft’s XBLA certification lab last May, vehicular combat title Vigilante 8 Arcade still has yet to arrive on Xbox 360. What’s the holdup? We’re not completely sure, but developer Isopod Labs announced today that the game has entered the “final stages” of certification. In short, this means a digital release shouldn’t […]
With all the talk about how great Jonathan Blow’s time-bending puzzle platformer Braid is, we can imagine that PlayStation 3 owners are feeling a little jealous. Good news, though. According to Blow himself, the title was released on XBLA through a timed exclusivity agreement with Microsoft and as such, a PSN release is indeed possible after the period of exclusivity […]
Capcom is determined to deliver an authentic retro experience with Mega Man 9. Maybe even overly so. Speaking in a recent interview, series producer Hironobu Takeshita shed light on the challenges of creating an 8-bit title in a world where full HD visuals are all the rage, revealing that MM9 will in fact include many of the same “bugs” all […]
Independent game developer NinjaBee today announced A Kingdom For Keflings, a city-building simulation title for the Xbox Live Arcade. In an effort to build a proper kingdom, players take control of a giant and order a handful of workers, known in the game as Keflings, to perform various tasks, such as constructing buildings and mining gold. Featuring “fun and light-hearted […]
According to the Australian classification board for computer games, R-Type Dimensions has been cleared for release on Xbox Live Arcade. Yes, that’s a game we haven’t heard about until now. Publishing duties are being handled by Microsoft, according to the OFLC’s site. As Dimensions has yet to be formally announced by either party, it’s hard to say what it’ll be […]
Microsoft today announced details on its end of summer lineup for Xbox Live Arcade, complete with release dates and information on an all-new sweepstakes promotion. So what’s in store for XBLA during these summer months? As announced last week, Bizarre Creations’ highly anticipated shooter sequel Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 will hit the service on July 30, while August will […]
Capcom today announced that the ongoing Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix beta, previously scheduled to conclude on August 20, has been given an extended deadline date of September 5. This will obviously give players more time to hunt down any remaining bugs in the upcoming patch, which is due out “within a couple weeks,” according to Capcom quality assurance […]
Electronic Arts has confirmed that a demo of its arcade boxing game Facebreaker will hit the Xbox Live Marketplace next week July 31. A release on PSN will follow suit on August 7. The demo promises to give players a taste of the game’s solo mode and offline multiplayer, featuring three playable characters and two boxing arenas. Additionally, players will […]
Capcom producer Rey Jimenez has confirmed that a patch for the bug-ridden Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix beta will be released in the near future, despite Sven explicitly stating last month that the company would not release a patch. Details are forthcoming, but according to Jimmy, the overall experience in the beta will be “vastly improved.” Meaning, many of […]
Make games. Make money. That’s the motto of Microsoft’s Xbox Live Community Games initiative, which will officially launch to consumers this fall, alongside the forthcoming dashboard update. As the company’s first foray into democratizing game development on a console, indy developers will be able create their own game using the XNA framework, then submit it to Microsoft for peer review. […]
Microsoft today announced that Go! Go! Break Steady, a rhythm-based puzzle game, will hit Xbox Live Arcade this coming Wednesday. Developed by Little Boy Games, the title features twenty break dancing songs in all, along with a unique visual style. Additionally, players can bust their moves online or offline with friends in the game’s multiplayer mode, which supports both versus […]
Great news for aficionados of the platforming genre. Developer Rare announced today that to coincide with the release of Xbox 360 title Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, the best-selling N64 classic Banjo-Kazooie will be made available Xbox Live Arcade. In less-uplifting news, there’s been no word on a possible release date, or if the XBLA edition will include any additional […]
Activision and developer Bizarre Creations have announced that Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 will be released August 6 exclusively on Xbox Live Arcade. A direct sequel to the original adrenaline-filled psychedelic shooter, Retro Evolved 2 promises six different action-packed gameplay modes, an all-new electrifying soundtrack, and four player co-op play on the same console. Hit the jump for a dazzling […]
GLaDOS is returning. Microsoft today announced that Portal: Still Alive will hit Xbox Live Arcade this fall. Not a true sequel, Still Alive will feature new challenges and achievements, in addition to the entire single-player experience from the Valve-developed original. The game was touted as an “Xbox 360 exclusive” at Microsoft’s conference. Keep in mind that this does not completely […]
To kick off next week’s round of E3 announcements, publisher Capcom has sent word that its upcoming hex-based strategy game formerly known as Plunder is now called Age of Booty. Developed by Certain Affinity, Age of Booty puts players in control of a lone pirate faction, tasking players with the goal of sizing towns and villages controlled by the opposition. […]
Microsoft has sent word that next week Wednesday will see the release of Konami’s Coffeetime Crosswords on Xbox Live Arcade. Priced at 800 Microsoft Points, the title promises 150 puzzles for all skills levels and two player co-op play over Xbox Live. Additionally, D3 Publisher’s hit puzzle-action game Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords will be re-released on the same […]