Xbox Live Marketplace and Live Arcade discussion Part III

[CaptainZombie]

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Awesome. Didn't even know there was a Footlocker theme. Going to download that later tonight.

Also has anyone used Pay Pal yet on XBL?

That Paypal features does look interesting and have to hand it to them for incorporating.

[Altimus]

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Microsoft needs to clear ratings for games that haven't come out yet and not allow for rating until they do.

[jmood88]

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I thought that you could only rate things that you bought, that's what they said before the update came out.

[ExtremeGamer]

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No, you can rate anything. It's like IMDB, anything can be rated by any member. It still all works out in the end.

[Altimus]

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No, you can rate anything. It's like IMDB, anything can be rated by any member. It still all works out in the end.

Except in IMDB movies can't be rated until they are released.

I like the rating system though. Also very nice that separate things like DLC can be rated separately from the game rating.

[bkfount]

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Microsoft needs to clear ratings for games that haven't come out yet and not allow for rating until they do.

well how many games does MS list on Live that aren't out yet? I understand the idea, but it's not like they'll have every unreleased game listed on there getting 5 stars and in the top rated XBLA list. Shadow Complex is pretty hyped and will likely get rated up due to popularity regardless of the rating system. I don't think allowing users to rate content they never played ruins the entire ratings system. It will still be pretty helpful to new or casual users, especially for the Indie games. Besides, the top rated lists look pretty solid to me.

I do wonder how long it takes for major publishers to get pissed off about the ratings results though.

[ExtremeGamer]

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Trials came out this morning, the ratings were wiped for it FYI. I looked last night, it had like 700 ratings and 5 stars. This morning it was wiped clean.

So if they wipe games clean on release, it could basically be a hype score to a review score like OS uses.

[Altimus]

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Trials came out this morning, the ratings were wiped for it FYI. I looked last night, it had like 700 ratings and 5 stars. This morning it was wiped clean.

So if they wipe games clean on release, it could basically be a hype score to a review score like OS uses.

Okay, that makes sense then.

[Flawless]

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Doom II Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

An Xbox Live Arcade version of id software's 1994 shooter Doom II: Hell on Earth is being shown on the floor at QuakeCon, expected to be officially announced later today.

A whole new episode will be included, along with all of Doom 2's original content. Four-player split-screen multiplayer will be available in addition to online play.

Neither release date nor price are currently known for the port, which is being handled by Doom XBLA porter Nerve Software.

[CaptainZombie]

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Doom II Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

I would love for a Doom IV announcement, it has been several years.

[Flawless]

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I would love for a Doom IV announcement, it has been several years.

It was announced last year that id was working on it.

http://pc.ign.com/articles/872/872097p1.html

[CaptainZombie]

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It was announced last year that id was working on it.

http://pc.ign.com/articles/872/872097p1.html

Excellent, I probably missed the announcement. Thanks

[Flawless]

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Doom II XBLA First Details

The Xbox Live version of the game will include the three original chapters of Doom II, plus a brand new episode. There was no indication as to whether or not these levels would be derived from the Master Levels or Final Doom expansions, so these should be brand new to fans of the classic. Only two levels are currently designed, however, and there were no details about how long the new chapter would be.

The game will also feature the standard 200 point XBLA achievements, and will include 4 player splitscreen play for either co-op or deathmatch modes. While deathmatch was only present on the show floor, the gameplay was quick and engaging, particularly for anyone that played the original title. There doesn't seem to be any visual enhancements to the game, so whatever the new chapter levels will feel as though they're seamlessly incorporated into the plot. There was no release date given, but additional details should be available later this year.

Quake Arena Arcade XBLA First Details

While the original Quake III: Arena was a multiplayer only experience that allowed either network or bot play, Quake Arena Arcade will feature a single player campaign, although we weren't told what that would entail. However, we did find out that the multiplayer gameplay will be much more expanded than ever before, with 12 new maps and 33 classic maps for fans to enjoy fragging enemies. A brand new Duel Mode will be included as well for players to face off against each other to prove their skills.

Quake Arcade Arena will feature twelve arcade achievements, as well as downloadable content that will be released shortly after launch, and will be presented in 720p widescreen format. Although there wasn't a specific date revealed for the release, it will be released later this year. We'll have more on it as soon as possible.

Gameplay footage of Quake Arena Arcade:

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[DaveDQ]

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The Live arcade has really become something special for me. It has been a great way to introduce my son to some great games. TMNT: Reshelled to be specific.

[Flawless]

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SEGA says vote for the next Genesis game for XBLA. Earthworm Jim is currently winning by a large margin.

http://genesispoll.com/

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