[OFFICIAL] Xbox Live Arcade Thread


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come on arcade live managers, 800 points is no trifling matter...i want E4 but...

You think 800 points is expensive now? That's been the price of the vast majority of "non-classic" titles on XBLA. Seems a good price to me too, at about 1/7th the cost of an average retail game. If you can't afford an arcade game at that price every now and then, how do you manage full games*? :huh:

* And bear in mind this is all coming from someone who rents most of his games, and the rest I buy and then sell on for a minimal loss after finishing with them. :p

Personally I didn't like E4, I guess I just didn't understand it. Seemed to be you just press A and cause a chain reaction to make a beat :s :/

Not sure if I'm going to buy Lumines Live, the price cut is very tempting but I already have both 1 and 2 for my PSP. Hmm..decisions decisions..

Personally I didn't like E4, I guess I just didn't understand it. Seemed to be you just press A and cause a chain reaction to make a beat :s :/

Not sure if I'm going to buy Lumines Live, the price cut is very tempting but I already have both 1 and 2 for my PSP. Hmm..decisions decisions..

The game was fun for me, I wouldn't mind buying it if I had some Microsoft Points.

Definitely getting E4 when I have the cash. Looks beautiful.

Same here. It's on my list of XBLA games to buy one day when I've run out of other games I want to play, right along with Puzzle Quest. Of course, this could be some time away, but I'm sure it will happen eventually!

Lumines has had a permanent (AFAIK) price-cut down to 800 points (was previously 1200). But beware you only get the challenge mode and a few other bits for that. Additional content costs extra, to varrying degrees.

Frogger I think was only reduced for a limited time so it's probably back up to the original price by now.

discs of tron would be nice.

pabuk, i thought those prices were always permanent, thanks for the info. frogger i was craving but it'll have to wait...i don't like spending real money on live arcade, if it's 400 points or less i can sooth my buyer's remorese with ease, anything more and it's a problem.

Mutant Storm Empire will hit Wednesday for 800 points.

Plus, the following titles have been announceds for release in ‘the coming weeks’:

N+ (Slick Entertainment and Metanet Software) - Play as an acrobatic ninja in this addictive action-puzzle platformer. N+ features inadvertently homicidal robots, stylish graphics, a level editor and intense multiplayer awesomeness.

Screwjumper! (THQ) - Players take the plunge in "Screwjumper!" and free-fall into the depths of the chaotic underworld as a Screwjumper, driving aliens back to their home world by destroying their precious mining equipment.

SHREK-N-ROLL (Activision) - Gamers join "Shrek?," "Fiona," "Donkey," "Puss in Boots" and 20 other twisted fairy tale friends in this hilarious puzzle game designed for ogres of all ages.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Underpants Slam (Nickelodeon and THQ) - In this quick and fun game, players search the kitchen of the Krusty Krab, the Flying Dutchman's ship and the Armoury of Atlantis for 99 pairs of underpants.

Switchball (Sierra Online) - Based on real-world physics, "Switchball" is an intricate puzzle game set in a stunning 3-D world where players control an ever-changing ball along a narrow, winding course suspended in midair.

Undertow (Chair Entertainment Group) - This fast-paced action-shooter sends gamers underwater as they battle up to 16 players for control of the oceans! Players race to upgrade their units as they engage in non-stop conquest-style battles through multiple levels of combat action with some of the most stunning graphics ever seen in an Xbox LIVE Arcade title.

Word Puzzle (InterServ International) - The classic pen-and-paper word search game is brought to a new level of excitement on Xbox LIVE Arcade, complete with combos, high-score achievements and the ability to compete against others online.

Source: MN>

N+ (Slick Entertainment and Metanet Software) - Play as an acrobatic ninja in this addictive action-puzzle platformer. N+ features inadvertently homicidal robots, stylish graphics, a level editor and intense multiplayer awesomeness.

OMG, I hope its that flash game thats so addictive :D

Wow, I thought Switchball was a lot of fun! What did you guys think? I might consider buying it, I just wish it was like 600MSP instead of 800MSP :angry:

BTW, PureLegend: Great job keeping this updated and all, but do you think you can alphabetize the list per category. And add new items at the top of the list until eventually transitioning them down? Kind of like how the Demo thread is set up, I think it makes it much clearer. Eh?

BTW, PureLegend: Great job keeping this updated and all, but do you think you can alphabetize the list per category. And add new items at the top of the list until eventually transitioning them down? Kind of like how the Demo thread is set up, I think it makes it much clearer. Eh?

Sounds like it could take a while :p

What does anyone else think?

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