THE VIP XBLA 360 BLOG

 

The classic ARKANOID comes back to life … in HD! Destroy every block on screen in ARKANOID™ Live! by bouncing an Energy Ball against them with your Vaus! It's the all-time classic arcade game now with achievements and multiplayer co-op play over Xbox LIVE®.  FULL REVIEW>>  VIDEO PREVIEW>> 

 

Space Invaders Extreme™ is a total reinvention of the classic Space Invaders, offering a true high-definition experience with upbeat electronic tracks, and dazzling new graphics and gameplay. Multiplayer features are now expanded with four-player versus and co-op multiplayer modes for even more Xbox LIVE® fun.  FULL REVIEW>>  VIDEO PREVIEW>>

 

Be very, very quiet ... we're wrangling Zombies! Save the city of Potters Field from an infestation of zany zombies in the quirky and comical Zombie Wranglers. Armed with a trustworthy Wrangler-Pack and your own unique special abilities, play as one of the four gallant apprentice Wranglers and rescue your neighborhood before it's too late.  FULL REVIEW>>  VIDEO PREVIEW>>

 

If you'd like to try and nab Zombie Wranglers for free, developer Frozen Codebase is giving away five download codes on the official Zombie Wranglers Facebook page. Just leave a zombie survival tip on their wall to enter.

 

 

Experience the mayhem and action of OutRun Online Arcade as you test your time, speed, and handling ability, bringing your next-gen skills online with this coin-op classic. Feel the kick as you put your foot to the floor in one of 10 high-performance Ferraris racing your way across the U.S. with an open top and a girl by your side. Winding roads, beautiful beaches and big city lights—it's mile after mile of unrelenting acceleration through 15 action-packed courses, all visually enhanced in stunning high definition. Jump behind the wheel for the ultimate arcade racing experience and push yourself on the road as you race up to six others with online multiplayer. OutRun Online Arcade … it's a beautiful journey!  FULL REVIEW>>  VIDEO PREVIEW>>

 

 

The puzzle game of the future has arrived with Puzzle Quest™: Galactrix™! The original best-selling Puzzle Quest franchise is back in an all-new dimension with its signature match-3, turn-based battles in a masterful hybrid of the RPG and puzzle genres. Take on the role of a rogue pilot scouring the galaxy to uncover clues in an intergalactic mystery that affects the fate of the entire universe. Build up a fleet of ships, discover hundreds of different weapons, and master the new puzzle board!  FULL REVIEW>>  VIDEO PREVIEW>>

 

Protect your cornfields and lock up your livestock, because Flock! is here! Pilot a UFO around vibrantly-colored landscapes in this charming sandbox puzzle game where you must herd animal life back to the Motherflocker. Using a powerful physics engine that drives many of the game's elements, Flock! features over 50 pastoral puzzles. Pick up wood to form bridges, move boulders to create obstructions, and flatten fields into pathways all to help deliver your herd before time runs out! Flock together with a friend and even create and share your own crazy levels online!  FULL REVIEW>>  VIDEO PREVIEW>>

 

Also, this week's "Deal Of The Week" for April 6th - April 12th is another Xbox Live Arcade title - Penny Arcade Adventures Episode One, the first installment of the episodic role-playing adventure game series is set in the highly stylized 1920s universe of New Arcadia filled with bizarre characters, outrageous combat, and adult humor. The game is now available for 800 MS Points if you have a Live Gold account. That's a 50% saving, and considering the XBLA version is usually the most expensive of the lot this is quite a good deal. If you haven't picked it up before now, it's time to do so!

 

 

The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai is a 2-D stylistic action platformer for Xbox LIVE® Arcade showcasing fast action, deep gameplay, and a unique visual style. An undead samurai dishwasher in a dystopian universe is on a quest for revenge against the evil cyborg army. To dispatch hordes of zombies, cyborgs, and robots, the Dishwasher has at his fingertips a devastating array of attacks using ancient blades, disturbing machinery, and screen-obliterating Dish Magic. Compete with the rest of the world in a variety of speed run and high score challenges to become the most formidable Dishwasher yet!  FULL REVIEW>>  VIDEO PREVIEW>>

The "Deal Of The Week" for March 30th - April 5th is the Xbox Live Arcade game, Alien Hominid HD, which features jump-in-anytime multiplayer action, immersive environments, award-winning bosses, and over 30 fashionable hats. This 2-D console experience comes jam-packed with seven mini-games, including several four-player party games. All You Can Eat, Neutron Ball, and PDA Games will keep the party going for hours on end. You can now grab Alien Hominid for 400 MS Points, 50% off the regular price.

 

UNO RUSH™ is a four-player, social party game that's easy to jump into, but hard to leave because you'll have so much fun playing. Sort your cards (even off-turn) so you can play them sequentially when it is your turn. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins the round, and scores points based on the remaining cards in opponents' hands. This fast-paced, family-friendly game is sure to become a hit with you and your friends.  FULL REVIEW>>  VIDEO PREVIEW>>

 

Also, this week you can play with the developers who helped make the game UNO RUSH this Friday, March 27, 2009. Xbox LIVE® Gold members can play with the developers of UNO RUSH from 3:00-6:00 P.M. ET. Look for these Gamertags:

UNO RUSH GwD 1
UNO RUSH GwD 2
UNO RUSH GwD 3
UNO RUSH GwD 4
UNO RUSH GwD 5
UNO RUSH GwD 6
UNO RUSH GwD 7
UNO RUSH GwD 8
UNO RUSH GwD 9
UNO RUSH GwD 10

 

 

The Second Annual Arcade Award winners have been announced. With over over 185,000 Xbox LIVE members casting votes, the community has spoken and here are the winners for the best Arcade games of 2008:

Game of the Year:
Castle Crashers

...beat out Braid, Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2, Street Fighter II HD Remix, and Portal: Still Alive

Best Original Game:
Castle Crashers

...beat out N+, Braid, Penny Arcade Episode 1, Schizoid, and Age of Booty

Best Family Game:
A Kingdom for Keflings

...beat out Boogie Bunnies, Roogoo, Lost Cities, and Meteos Wars

Best Co-op Mode:
Castle Crashers

...beat out Schizoid, Bionic Commando Rearmed, N+, and Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2

Best Versus Mode:
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

...beat out Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2, Soul Calibur, Meteos Wars, and Age of Booty

Best Single Player Game:
Portal: Still Alive

...beat out Braid, Mega Man 9, Penny Arcade Episode 1, and Rez HD

Best Innovation:
Braid (time travel)

...beat out A Kingdom for Keflings (use of Avatars), Fable II Pub Games (retail game integration), N+ (level sharing), and Duke Nukem 3D (dynamic replay)

Best Graphics:
Super Street Fight II Turbo HD Remix

...beat out Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2, Braid, Castle Crashers, and Bionic Commando Rearmed

Best Remake:
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

...beat out Bionic Commando Rearmed, Mega Man 9, Galaga Legions, and Rez HD

Want to give ‘em a try? Each one has a free demo that will give you a sample of the fun on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Download one, or download them all! Congrats to all the nominees and winners.

source: majornelson.com

 

 

HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT is now available on Xbox LIVE with all new online play for up to 4 players on Xbox LIVE Multiplayer! Featuring seven downloadable games including: BATTLESHIP, YAHTZEE, BOGGLE, CONNECT FOUR, SCRABBLE, SORRY! and the all new, SORRY! Sliders, HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT has something for everyone! Join your host MR. POTATO HEAD for fun and games with family and friends like never before. Enjoy familiar original Hasbro board games or throw in a fun spin with new versions like CONNECT FOUR Power Chips, BOGGLE Portal Cubes, Reverse YAHTZEE and BATTLESHIP Super Weapons – which add fresh dimensions and challenges to these legendary favourites!  FULL REVIEW>>  VIDEO PREVIEW>>