Xbox Live Marketplace and Live Arcade discussion Part III

[ExtremeGamer]

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Looks like as well as Perfect Dark, Boom Blox is coming to XBLA

[Eton Rifles]

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Considering how much of a bomb boom blox was on the wii, its probably a good idea to bring it out on xbla.

[CaptainZombie]

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Looks like as well as Perfect Dark, Boom Blox is coming to XBLA

It makes you wonder if the rumors that have sprung up about Sony and the motion controller @ E3 could be something that MS is also unveiling. To play Boom Blox, you really need a motion controller. Could be interesting.

[ExtremeGamer]

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It makes you wonder if the rumors that have sprung up about Sony and the motion controller @ E3 could be something that MS is also unveiling. To play Boom Blox, you really need a motion controller. Could be interesting.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/01/xbox-360-to-get-motion-sensing-add-on-with-full-body-game-contro/

[CaptainZombie]

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http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/01/x...y-game-contro/

It could be an interesting E3, considering that they are both trying to copy the big N. Let's see if they can do motion controls any better.

[jgo777]

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It could be an interesting E3, considering that they are both trying to copy the big N. Let's see if they can do motion controls any better.

I hate motion control. I was hoping MS and Sony would resist the tempation to jump on that bandwagon. Motion control is great for about 5 minutes, then the novelty wears off and your left with crappy games with bad controls. Motion control and 3d movies - two fads I hope die off quickly (again in the case of 3d movies).

[jmood88]

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I hate motion control. I was hoping MS and Sony would resist the tempation to jump on that bandwagon. Motion control is great for about 5 minutes, then the novelty wears off and your left with crappy games with bad controls. Motion control and 3d movies - two fads I hope die off quickly (again in the case of 3d movies).

Unless they're making other games/movies worst I don't see why you would be so mad about the technologies that you would want them to go away.

[bkfount]

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Unless they're making other games/movies worst I don't see why you would be so mad about the technologies that you would want them to go away.

I don't like them tacked into games just to have motion controls. Like the ps3's sixaxis being used in Uncharted to walk over a log. Stupid.

However, I fully understand why Sony and MS are moving to adopt motion controls, since the wii is so successful. I just wish it doesn't filter down into more games that I play as the exclusive control scheme.

[Pete1210]

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Battlestations Pacific demo is out. Mp game mode on demo is against AI only.

[Flawless]

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Three New Xbox Live Arcade Games Coming Wednesday

Arkanoid was one of the all-time classic arcade games that sparked a huge number of imitators. Now you can play the classic game in glorious high-def. Arkanoid Live is the all-time classic arcade game now with achievements and multiplayer co-op play over Xbox Live. The game contains 62 rounds divided into two episodes that can be played under either Lives Rules or Barrier Rules.

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.

In Zombie Wranglers, you play one of four quirky suburban tweens, charged with the onerous task of ridding your community of a mysterious zombie outbreak -- and being home for supper afterwards! Join up with up to three of your friends, either on one console or over Xbox Live, through the single-player story or the competitive arena mode.

Arkanoid, Space Invaders and Zombie Wranglers will be available for 800 Microsoft Points each.

TeamXbox: Space Invaders Extreme Review - 9

Backbone Entertainment certainly rolled out the red carpet for Taito’s Space Invaders IP. While it’s abundantly-clear that SIE is an ode to the original, it’s also thankfully apparent that its creators did their homework on what makes a successful modern video game, too.

Yes, Space Invaders Extreme is in high def and, yes, it features multiplayer; just like most ROM redux. But it’s what has been done to reinvent Invaders’ actual gameplay that makes this XBLA title worthy of its groundbreaking IP digs.

[Flawless]

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http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/01/x...y-game-contro/

Also, worth mentioning Microsoft acquiring 3DV last month.

Here's a look at the tech.

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[Fresh Tendrils]

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Anybody know what the chances are of NBA Jam coming to XBLA?

[Flawless]

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The Maw creators next XBLA game.

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[ExtremeGamer]

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As they say, some things aren't as good as you remember them...Arkanoid is one of those games. Peggle is 100x better.

[ExtremeGamer]

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On the other end of the spectrum, who thought it was a good idea to reverse the right camera stick on Zombie Wranglers..talk about making a ****ty game even worse.