This week on XBLA.... (the confirmed weekly releases thread)

Tetlee · 14-09-2009, 4:26 PM

Thought I'd start another one of these rather than bump my old thread.

Use this thread to post up info on upcoming XBLA releases, confirmed if possible.

This Wednesday on XBLA...

Bubble Bobble 800 points

and

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge 800 points

I know there have been a few people patiently waiting for Bubble Bobble, didn't know there was a XBLA version of C&C being developed, guessing it's just a stripped down version(I guess we can expect more of this from EA after the success of BF1943), will certainly give it a look.

http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/...challenge.aspx

Tetlee · 14-09-2009, 5:13 PM

Just been finding out about the XBLA version of Red Alert....

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Comrades, the Red Alert 3 battle rages on! This entry in the Command & Conquer series challenges players to take on the world's toughest commanders and conquer the globe in 50 unique challenges. The Commander’s Challenge throws the player into intense battle challenges against a set of nine different commanders, including 16-time world champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Each challenge features its very own over-the-top and distinctive twist, confronting players with everything from giant Soviet war bears and an entire army of psionic Japanese school girls to massive satellite orbital bombardments. As players progress throughout the gauntlet, they gradually unlock more units, technology and new challenges. Additionally, each challenge is equipped with a par time set by the dev team that is up to the most competitive players to beat.

I guess the question is, will it be worth buying when you can get the retail release of Red Alert 3 for around a tenner, 800 points is my insta-buy price through so will have to see what happens on Wednesday

bendanuk · 22-09-2009, 12:33 PM

This week: Warriors, Zombie Apocalypse and Ion Assault.

They all look pretty good actually.

This week on Arcade: Warriors, Zombie Apocalypse and Ion Assault - Xbox Live's Major Nelson

Tetlee · 28-09-2009, 5:24 PM

This weeks games:

Bust a Move
Football Genius
Military Madness

all at 800 points each. This week on Arcade: Bust a Move, Football Genius and Military Madness - Xbox Live's Major Nelson

Will give each a trial, espcially interested in Military Madness, assuming it's a remake of the old Turbogfx game that influenced Advance Wars.

[EDIT]Yep, it is, just found this video, difficult to tell if it'll be any good, will wait and see....

Military Madness Video Game, XBLA Zone Control Gameplay | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com

Oh, and seems like the Bust-a-Move might be a remake of the original game(rather than yet another sequel, all of which seemed to fail badly IMO) and the footy one is some sort of quiz game.

Rorifett · 28-09-2009, 10:47 PM

Y'know, I was just thinking the other day that it'd be cool to see a remake of North Vs South and that Military Madness looks to be in the same vein, look forward to checking it out

Olimite · 29-09-2009, 8:27 AM

Will definitely be giving Bust a Move a go. As long as the gameplay is as it always was, this will be a definite purchase.

The other two? Well Military Madness is probably worth a trial, and the quiz games gets a miss from me.

Tough time of year to be bringing out less than stellar Arcade games.

Ico. · 06-10-2009, 11:37 AM

Two new titles tomorrow it seems...

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Major Nelson has revealed the two new titles which will appear on Xbox Live Arcade tomorrow.

First up is South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play. Does what it says in the title.

The second game, Lucidity, comes courtesy of LucasArts and the team who developed The Secret of Monkey Island for XBLA. It's a pretty puzzle platformer - see for yourself by checking out the videos on the gamepage.

Each title will cost 800 Microsoft Points, which is £6.80 / €9.60 in the old money.

South Park coming to XBLA this week News | Xbox 360 | Eurogamer

runam0k · 06-10-2009, 1:26 PM

^ Tempted by both.

Ico. · 07-10-2009, 9:10 AM

Lucidity is now available here! Quite fancy this one myself...

iainl7 · 07-10-2009, 10:07 AM

I've barely had a chance to get anywhere with Puzzle Bobble yet, so nothing new just now for me.

ukbootlegs · 07-10-2009, 6:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tetlee

This Wednesday on XBLA...

Bubble Bobble 800 points

Chamone motherf*****.

I used to love this game. I sincerely hope this means that Rainbow Islands gets a release

Inj · 09-10-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ukbootlegs

Chamone motherf*****.

I used to love this game. I sincerely hope this means that Rainbow Islands gets a release

I second the shout for Rainbow Islands. Used to love that game. Rainbow kisses for everyone...ewww...on second thoughts, maybe not!

xxxRaiden75xxx · 11-10-2009, 4:06 PM

Ano this probably isnt related to this thread completely but out of all the arcade games on the market place if you could get 1 and only 1 for free what game would it be ??

Noggleboggleman · 11-10-2009, 6:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xxxRaiden75xxx

Ano this probably isnt related to this thread completely but out of all the arcade games on the market place if you could get 1 and only 1 for free what game would it be ??

Check this out:

AVF Members Essential Top 20 Xbox Live Arcade Games: Resource thread

It was voted for by AVF users. If online shooters are your thing, Battlefield 1943 is a must.

Tetlee · 19-10-2009, 9:41 PM

Panzer General: Allied Assault and Tower Bloxx Deluxe this week, 800 points each.

This week on Arcade: Panzer General: Allied Assault and Tower Bloxx Deluxe - Xbox Live's Major Nelson

weetibix · 26-10-2009, 4:44 PM

This week on Arcade: Inferno Pool and Rainbow Islands for 800 points each.
Xbox Live's Major Nelson

Inj · 29-10-2009, 7:06 AM

I am absolutely speechless. I feel violated. Taito have utterly destroyed and ruined a classic like Rainbow Islands. I understand this is a bastardisation of the Wii version and not the timeless classic that I plundered hundreds of hours into in my youth.

This is utter filth. Utter, utter filth. What were they thinking of?! Shoite.

filmfreak71 · 29-10-2009, 6:13 PM

... and what happened to Inferno Pool in Europe?? Espcially considering it was apparently written in the UK!

runam0k · 30-10-2009, 12:33 PM

Can't wait for Team 17's Alien Breed Evolution.

ukbootlegs · 30-10-2009, 7:14 PM

Rainbow Islands was my all time fave game until COD raised it's ugly head.

This is complete cack.

I hate it, the controls are awful, the graphics are garish, and to throw in another adjective that begins with g, the game is completely ghastly

And what's with that kiddy crap at the beginning within the speech bubbles. It's tripe.

From day 1 of the retro games being released on XBLA, I have posted on various forums asking for Rainbow Islands. Now I wish they hadn't written the most joyous of games all those years ago so my memories wouldn't be so tainted.

tonymortimer · 30-10-2009, 10:36 PM

Well, as i mentioned in the Dizzy thread, I hope they bring the Dizzy collection to XBox Live Arcade.

As well as Trap Door, Broken Sword & The Curse Of Monkey Island !!!

I agree with the Rainbow Islands thing by the way.

Tetlee · 16-11-2009, 6:51 PM

XBLA was so fantastic for a few weeks, then the dribs & drabs, nothing of interest for me again this week.

Gyromancer 1200 points
Diner Dash 800 points

This week on Arcade: Gyromancer and Diner Dash - Xbox Live's Major Nelson

Wish they'd hurry up and release Vandal Hearts, very quite on that front

Tetlee · 23-11-2009, 7:18 PM

Madden NFL Arcade this week at 1200 points, the glit continues

Mind you Peggle is on deal of the week at 400 points this week so might nab that to tide me over.

This week on Arcade: Madden NFL Arcade - Xbox Live's Major Nelson

sordid_sentinel · 23-11-2009, 10:07 PM

Bah, still no Serious Sam or Perfect Dark

runam0k · 04-12-2009, 5:25 PM

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Originally Posted by runam0k

Can't wait for Team 17's Alien Breed Evolution.

Just because I love to quote/reply to myself...

Alien Breed Evolution evolves on XBLA Dec. 16

16 December! Woohoo!

*GarythePotato* · 04-12-2009, 7:04 PM

Why, oh why, won't they release Broken Sword for the XBLA?

. I'd gladly pay 1200+ points for it, though many others might not...

Tetlee · 05-12-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by runam0k

Just because I love to quote/reply to myself...

Alien Breed Evolution evolves on XBLA Dec. 16

16 December! Woohoo!

Looks good, but not sure if it'll be a little too much like Assualt Heroes for me, as much as I really loved both of those game(1 & 2) I think I've had enough of them now, looks very similar to the second one to me.

Will try the demo anyway, if it's 800 points then maybe.

[EDIT]It will indeed be 800 points Alien Breed Evolution Release Date Announced - Xbox

Although not quite sure what to make of the Episode 1 part

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Team17 is delighted and very proud to announce the arrival of Alien Breed Evolution (Episode 1) on Wednesday, December 16th on Microsoft Xbox Live Arcade, priced at just 800 Microsoft Points ($10/£6 approx).

dieeasysteve · 07-12-2009, 8:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Tetlee

Looks good, but not sure if it'll be a little too much like Assualt Heroes for me, as much as I really loved both of those game(1 & 2) I think I've had enough of them now, looks very similar to the second one to me.

Will try the demo anyway, if it's 800 points then maybe.

[EDIT]It will indeed be 800 points Alien Breed Evolution Release Date Announced - Xbox

Although not quite sure what to make of the Episode 1 part

Cool, Will be looking forward to this, If I ever find time to play xbox again!

Tetlee · 15-12-2009, 8:45 PM

Well, we already knew about Alien Breed: Evolution releasing this week at 800 points, but there will also be another release, Puzzlegeddon(click for teamxbox review), also 800 points and sounds quite interesting

Tetlee · 20-12-2009, 3:00 PM

0 Day Attack on Earth will be released onto XBLA this Wednesday, not sure the price yet but looks like an 800 pointer.

0 Day Attack on Earth to Hit XBLA This Wednesday - Xbox

0 Day Attack On Earth Video Game, TGS 09: Japanese Trailer | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com