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Carcassonne

Many people can agree that one of Microsoft's biggest sellers is its Xbox Live Marketplace. And it's not just for the nostalgic ports of past greats, it's because many great new games have seen their way onto the marketplace. Games like Aegis Wing, Heavy Weapon, and Carcassonne are all fantastic games for a small price. If you are right now shaking your head and wondering how the latter got in there, it's probably because you haven't tried it, or you haven't given it a chance.

Carcassone, a Sierra ...

System: Xbox Live Arcade


8.5	08/08/2007	Author: GibtheGamer

Bomberman LIVE

For almost 25 years new, the Bomberman series has been secretly ingraining itself into the video game history books. Bomberman may not be as recognizable as Mario games or the Zelda series, but it's still known to most hardcore and casual gamers alike. It is actually quite impressive when you consider the fact that the series hasn't had many significant gameplay changes over the years (Bomberman: Act Zero does not count!).

This is due to the simple fact that the game is just plain fun. It was fun ...

System: Xbox Live Arcade


8.3	08/07/2007	Author: Alan

Boom Boom Rocket

Music based rhythm games seem to be coming out of the woodwork recently. If it isn’t a new release for Guitar Hero, it’s an update to the popular dancing game sensation Dance Dance Revolution. It was only a matter of time then, when Xbox Live would come along with their own entry into this still relatively untapped market (I mean where is Drum Hero). Built by the boys and girls who brought us Project Gotham Racing 3, Boom Boom Rocket is exactly what you’d expect from a downloadable rhythm ...

System: Xbox Live Arcade


7.0	04/26/2007	Author: Cloud890

Heavy Weapon

Alive! They’re still alive! Not even multi-core processors and lightning-fast GPUs can keep 2-D gaming at bay. Recent additions to this genre do nothing but solidify this realization. Konami’s newest Castlevania, Portrait of Ruin, was another strong title in the long-running series; Xbox Live Arcade’s Assault Heroes is a stellar overhead shooter; and most recently—and the title of discussion—we have Heavy Weapon, also for Xbox Live Arcade.

There’s no story backdrop to be had here. Heavy Weapon is what it is: a side-scrolling tank shooter with power-ups, special ...

System: Xbox Live Arcade


9	02/06/2007	Author: Crusader

Roboblitz

If there was ever a game that screamed mass-appeal on the Xbox Live Arcade, this is it. Running on the same engine that powers the almighty Gears of War, Roboblitz gives you all the proof in the world that even the smallest of developers can churn out amazing results. It isn’t just the sheer fun of Roboblitz either; it is the fact that everything has had an amazing amount of care and attention lavished upon it. The fun, the intuitively fresh gameplay, and the seemingly stunning graphics, makes you ...

System: Xbox Live Arcade


7.8	12/09/2006	Author: Luke

Small Arms

Small Arms is that type of game that is relatively easy to review. It doesn’t have a whole lot of depth, but for an Xbox Live Arcade title, the game is simply stunning. It doesn’t have the lasting appeal of a full title, but the fact simply is: it doesn’t need too. This is the type of game you can fire up, and within seconds you’re blowing up small animals and miscellaneous creatures for the sheer fun of it. Small Arms successfully pushes the boundaries of what independent developers ...

System: Xbox Live Arcade


8.9	11/26/2006	Author: Luke

Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged

For those unfortunate Xbox 360 owners who don’t have Xbox Live and want to try some of the more popular Xbox Live Arcades titles, Microsoft has attempted to solve your problem. Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged is a simple compilation of various Xbox Live titles which Microsoft has deemed are worthy of putting on a disk. One has to wonder on Microsoft’s taste though since some of the games are spot on while others are just downright boring.

Filling out the ranks in the compilation are Bejewled 2, Geometry ...

System: Xbox Live Arcade


7.0	11/16/2006	Author: Cloud890

DOOM

Is playing an old game really that much fun? This is the question millions of Xbox 360 owners will have to ask themselves before investing their time, energy, and ultimately money into the latest Xbox Live Arcade title, DOOM. No, not DOOM 3 but the original DOOM released back when many of the younger gamers didn’t even know what a PC was, much less how to use one. Now that we are all grown up, Microsoft is hoping that the allure of trying out a classic – which cemented ...

System: Xbox Live Arcade


6.9	10/03/2006	Author: Cloud890

Time Pilot

Though aircraft shooters have seen many variations, they all hold to the same standard: they’re damn hard. Konami is no rookie to the market. In fact, their new Xbox Live Arcade game, Time Pilot, is a classic from 1982, and it is an overall difficult game. However, while most shooters like Gradius, another Konami title, are linear (restricted to lateral or horizontal movement only), Time Pilot moves in 360 degrees, similar to games like Geometry Wars.

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The likeness to Geometry Wars ends with the view and ...

System: Xbox Live Arcade


5.5	09/06/2006	Author: Crusader

Outpost Kiloki X

It’s very apparent that Microsoft is interested in the “little guy”. Whether this is due to lack of ideas on their part or a sincere appreciation and desire for more obscure or cultured games, Microsoft is looking to all avenues for their Xbox Live Arcade offerings. To drive this point further, Microsoft even offers a set of development tools, called XNA Game Studio Express, to anyone interested in building a game, asking them to bring their work to XBLA. Before this announcement, however, some companies went about this ...

System: Xbox Live Arcade


8	08/23/2006	Author: Crusader

Xbox Live News

Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack Available December 11

After launching to incredible acclaim and fanaticism, “Halo 3” players will be able to enjoy three all new multiplayer maps on Dec. 11 as part of the Heroic Map Pack, the first in a series of download...

Project Gotham Racing 4 Cat and Mouse Coming Soon

The Cat and Mouse mode for PGR4 will be included in the next PGR4 update in the coming weeks.

Project Gotham Racing 4 Tournament Modes Now Available

Microsoft recently released four new, upcoming tournament modes for Project Gotham Racing 4.

Mountain Dew Game Fuel Now in Limited Edition Aluminum Bottle

Mountain Dew Game Fuel is now available for a limited time in limited edition aluminum bottles.

Microsoft and Bungie Split Up

Microsoft today announced a plan for Bungie Studios, the developers of the Halo franchise, to embark on a path to become an independent company.

More Microsoft Hirings

John Schappert to Head Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Live, Software and Services Businesses

Xbox 360 Facts and Stats from E3

Microsoft, at their pre-E3 press conference, announced some interesting facts and stats about the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live.

Three New XBLA Titles Available Tomorrow

Microsoft continues their weekly tradition of releasing several brand new XBLA titles for the Xbox 360.

New Details on Xbox 360 Spring '07 Dashboard Update Emerge

A video created by a 1PStart.com user demonstrates the new dashboard features Live users will be receiving in the near future in the upcoming April '07 update.

Two New Halo 2 Maps Available on April 17th

Bungie announced today that the new pair of Halo 2 maps are makeovers of Derelict and Hang 'Em High, two long awaited maps from the first game to be remade.



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