+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted November 11, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted November 11, 2009 The last Zune HD firmware update apparently had one more trick up its sleeve: 3D gaming, finally. And while the new games might be late in coming to the Zune Marketplace, they look worthwhile. And more importantly, they're free. Anyone with Zune HD 4.3 should be able to mosey on over to the Zune Marketplace, where they'll find a few new surprises. Or what would have been surprises, if I wasn't about to totally ruin them right here: ? PGR: Ferrari Edition ? Lucky Lane Bowling ? Vans Sk8 ? Piano (it's a piano toy, not strictly a game) ? Audio Surf: Tilt ? Checkers It's not quite the same as having an open marketplace with a full SDK?presumably Microsoft's actively helping push these things along to keep Zune HD users interested?but it's a start. News source: Gizmodo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chsoriano Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Awesome, thanks for the post, just downloaded... I'll check them out sometime today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis W. Veteran Posted November 11, 2009 Veteran Share Posted November 11, 2009 Audiosurf ported to the Zune? Nice :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordkanin Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Mmm...3d. So where is the SDK update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Sweeeeeeeeeeeet. Will be downloading all of these after work/working out. I wish I could just pay Microsoft a dollar or something to skip the annoying ads though. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xiphi Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Suhweet! Downloading them now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis W. Veteran Posted November 11, 2009 Veteran Share Posted November 11, 2009 Speaking of which, there doesn't seem to be any more news for the international rollout of the Zune HD. :hmmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandingInAlley Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Awesome!! Downloading them, was hoping for a new firmware to roll out new features in Zune too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cask1 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 HOw does the Racing Game compares to iPhone games like Real Racing or Need for Speed, anyone has experience with both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhapimp Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 a day earlier than predicted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napalm Frog Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hot damn. really need for this thing to hit shelves in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagor Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 microsoft should have used a slightly larger screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 microsoft should have used a slightly larger screen I thought it was the same size as the iPod Touch's? :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted November 11, 2009 Global Moderator Share Posted November 11, 2009 There is a SDK of sorts out I think, these games should be made with XNA. As for a marketplace I think MS might be waiting for WinMo7 first? If the rumors of that having the zune software as well are true then it'd make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandingInAlley Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 The screen is small compared to iPhone/iPod Touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmatic Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 are there screenshots of these games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagor Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I thought it was the same size as the iPod Touch's? :blink: nope, unfortunately the screen is smaller than ipod touch. Just on the border of being uncomfortably small for gaming and web browsing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 are there screenshots of these games? Zune.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted November 11, 2009 Author Subscriber² Share Posted November 11, 2009 Engadget have a hands-on video of the Zune HD 3D games up now. PGR looks pretty impressive actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis W. Veteran Posted November 11, 2009 Veteran Share Posted November 11, 2009 To be honest, I'd prefer if Audiosurf was touch based rather than relying on the accelerometer. Would be easier to control the ship that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 It'd be too easy that way, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted November 11, 2009 Global Moderator Share Posted November 11, 2009 I agree, it'd make it pretty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViZioN Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Speaking of which, there doesn't seem to be any more news for the international rollout of the Zune HD. :hmmm: Yeah was hoping to hear some more information regarding that. I'd be interested in picking up one in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explore Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Audio Surf is my favorite now. It's quiet good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshimmy3 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Yep, Audiosurf on Zune HD is really fun. I like all of the games (minus the Piano, which I have no interest in). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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