XBox Live Arcade: Anyone playing?

Pumpy Tudors · 05-22-2006, 08:16 AM

Even though I've had my XBox 360 since January, I just "discovered" XBox Live Arcade. I've been playing Astropop practically nonstop, and I'm even getting into UNO whenever I can find a multiplayer game going. Does anyone else play XBox Live Arcade games regularly? Any recommendations?

I have 800 points left, and I'm not sure what I want to spend them on. I've tried many of the demos, but the games I liked most were Marble Blast Ultra and Geometry Wars. I think I'd prefer something that has online multiplayer, but I'd want something that has a decent player base. I'd hate to get something like Gauntlet or Smash TV only to find out that nobody else is playing.

I'm trying to stay away from puzzle games like Bejeweled because I have Astropop and Hexic. Maybe after I get a little further into those, I'll buy a new puzzle game. For now, I'm looking for a good multiplayer game, be it a card game or an action game.

What do you guys think?

TroyF · 05-22-2006, 08:18 AM

We need to get together for a game of Uno Pumpy. Strangely addicting game.

I haven't played the arcade a lot, but I've enjoyed the games I have played.

Did you happen to grab all of the trailers from E3 they had for d/l? Some good stuff there.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-22-2006, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TroyF

We need to get together for a game of Uno Pumpy. Strangely addicting game.

I haven't played the arcade a lot, but I've enjoyed the games I have played.

Did you happen to grab all of the trailers from E3 they had for d/l? Some good stuff there.

Yeah, what's the deal with Uno on the XBox? It's hard to believe that people are playing it, but we are. Strange thing, it is.

I only looked at the NCAA Football 07 trailer, and it reminded me of that old Madden video that they showed way before the XBox 360 came out. It showed nothing but a few seconds of guys juking and getting tackled, so I didn't really get a feel for anything from it. I'll look at some of the other trailers later on, though.

Terps · 05-22-2006, 09:12 AM

I play Gauntlet. I'm waiting for Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and Paperboy.

TroyF · 05-22-2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Yeah, what's the deal with Uno on the XBox? It's hard to believe that people are playing it, but we are. Strange thing, it is.

I only looked at the NCAA Football 07 trailer, and it reminded me of that old Madden video that they showed way before the XBox 360 came out. It showed nothing but a few seconds of guys juking and getting tackled, so I didn't really get a feel for anything from it. I'll look at some of the other trailers later on, though.

Shadowrun, the Pinata game and NBA2K6 are all worthy. NBA only shows some footage like you talked about with NCAA, but knowing it's going to look that good with nice controls makes it worth looking at IMHO.

edit: Shadowrun and the pinata game both show a ton of game footage and have some good information in them.

CleBrownsfan · 05-22-2006, 11:08 AM

I have about 4 or 5 live arcade games. I enjoy them but my g/f enjoys them more. I do have UNO so when ya'll want to play give me an invite.

Titles I have is that Fish Frenzy, Bejeweled 2, UNO, Jewel Quest. I may have another one - not sure. Pumpy - you're always playing Astropop. must be pretty good??

I'm looking forward to Paperboy and Galaga!!

SackAttack · 05-22-2006, 11:29 AM

Marble Blast Ultra is great. I also have and play Uno, Crystal Quest and Geometry Wars.

MrKordell · 05-22-2006, 11:39 AM

I play Geometry Wars a lot (2.8 million high score) and I just bought Uno and have enjoyed it.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-22-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

Pumpy - you're always playing Astropop. must be pretty good??

Seriously, I'm addicted. I think about the game constantly. It's crazy. It's like when I first got hooked on Tetris all those years ago. I'll be playing Astropop for at least an hour tonight, maybe longer.

That damned game has overwhelmed me.

Marc Vaughan · 05-22-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MrKordell

I play Geometry Wars a lot (2.8 million high score) and I just bought Uno and have enjoyed it.

We're not worthy ... 2.8m on Geometry Wars thats amazing, I was doing whoops around the room when I clocked 250k ...

Eaglesfan27 · 05-22-2006, 12:47 PM

My wife loves the Arcade games. I mostly play Hexic and Geometry Wars. I might get into Uno if you guys are playing it.

dervack · 05-22-2006, 01:39 PM

I played my first UNO game on Live last night and won, so hopefully, will be playing more online. It is surprisingly fun.

dawgfan · 05-22-2006, 01:57 PM

If you liked Asteroids or Space War, you absolutely have to get Geometry Wars. It's incredibly addictive. I'm up to 1.7M (office mate has 1.98M), high score in our office is ~5M.

Also worth checking out is Outpost Kaloki, a seemingly simple yet addictive strategy game.

kingnebwsu · 05-22-2006, 09:29 PM

I can't wait for Pacman and Galaga...or maybe after I move I'll just play them on an old-school system in my new "retro gaming room"!!!

God I'm a nerd

SackAttack · 05-22-2006, 09:32 PM

I'm waiting for the Sega games. Streets of Rage would rock.

MizzouRah · 08-07-2006, 09:31 PM

There's a new leader at Hexic amoung all my friends on Xbox Live - yep... it's not me, it's my wife.

Eaglesfan27 · 08-07-2006, 09:40 PM

I figured that was her when I was in the lobby and saw your ID playing Hexic a few hours ago. Otherwise, I would have challenged you to NCAA

SackAttack · 08-08-2006, 12:10 AM

Cloning Clyde was excellent.

Over far too soon, sadly.

MizzouRah · 08-08-2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I figured that was her when I was in the lobby and saw your ID playing Hexic a few hours ago. Otherwise, I would have challenged you to NCAA

Yeah, she's addicted.

05-22-2006, 11:08 AM	#6
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	I have about 4 or 5 live arcade games. I enjoy them but my g/f enjoys them more. I do have UNO so when ya'll want to play give me an invite. Titles I have is that Fish Frenzy, Bejeweled 2, UNO, Jewel Quest. I may have another one - not sure. Pumpy - you're always playing Astropop. must be pretty good?? I'm looking forward to Paperboy and Galaga!! __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

05-22-2006, 12:47 PM	#11
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	My wife loves the Arcade games. I mostly play Hexic and Geometry Wars. I might get into Uno if you guys are playing it. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-07-2006, 09:40 PM	#17
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I figured that was her when I was in the lobby and saw your ID playing Hexic a few hours ago. Otherwise, I would have challenged you to NCAA __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

05-22-2006, 08:18 AM	#2
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	We need to get together for a game of Uno Pumpy. Strangely addicting game. I haven't played the arcade a lot, but I've enjoyed the games I have played. Did you happen to grab all of the trailers from E3 they had for d/l? Some good stuff there.

05-22-2006, 09:12 AM	#4
Terps College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001	I play Gauntlet. I'm waiting for Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and Paperboy.

05-22-2006, 11:29 AM	#7
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Marble Blast Ultra is great. I also have and play Uno, Crystal Quest and Geometry Wars.

05-22-2006, 11:39 AM	#8
MrKordell n00b Join Date: Oct 2005	I play Geometry Wars a lot (2.8 million high score) and I just bought Uno and have enjoyed it.

05-22-2006, 01:39 PM	#12
dervack College Prospect Join Date: Jun 2005	I played my first UNO game on Live last night and won, so hopefully, will be playing more online. It is surprisingly fun.

05-22-2006, 01:57 PM	#13
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	If you liked Asteroids or Space War, you absolutely have to get Geometry Wars. It's incredibly addictive. I'm up to 1.7M (office mate has 1.98M), high score in our office is ~5M. Also worth checking out is Outpost Kaloki, a seemingly simple yet addictive strategy game.

05-22-2006, 09:29 PM	#14
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	I can't wait for Pacman and Galaga...or maybe after I move I'll just play them on an old-school system in my new "retro gaming room"!!! God I'm a nerd

05-22-2006, 09:32 PM	#15
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	I'm waiting for the Sega games. Streets of Rage would rock.

08-07-2006, 09:31 PM	#16
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	There's a new leader at Hexic amoung all my friends on Xbox Live - yep... it's not me, it's my wife.

08-08-2006, 12:10 AM	#18
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Cloning Clyde was excellent. Over far too soon, sadly.

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