Posts Tagged XBLA
Arcade Feed: Yo-Ho KaBlammo
Posted by Scratch in Arcade Feed, Xbox on September 2, 2009
This week in Xbox Live Arcade –
Yo-Ho KaBlammo is an amalgamation of mini games packed into a full XBLA title. The catch is, the mini games are based on a few gameplay elements with the objectives changing in each of the 15 challenges that make up the game.
Let me break it down. You can sail around, collect power-ups, kill your opponents by firing your side cannons, and collect treasure. Mines are randomly placed throughout the map and are neutral until you sail your ship over them to claim them. When an enemy sails over a claimed mine they take damage. For one challenge you are required to be the first one to claim 50 mines, and in another you must kill your opponents 5 times before they kill you 5 times. You may be required to kill them the most or get the most points in a challenge. The objectives change, but the game remains the same.
Are there worse games out there? Yes. I did enjoy some of it but I don’t see myself getting hooked on it. It’s not a completely terrible game and it is easy to pick up play. Although, justifying an 800 MS point price tag would be like giving medicine to the dead. This game clearly belongs in the 400 point range. If it were cheaper I would say give it a shot, but I’m gonna have to go with a “break it” on this one. 
~Scratch
Developed by Canalside Studios
Published by Microsoft
800 MS Points
Released: 09-02-09
Arcade Feed: Invincible Tiger the Legend of Han Tao
Posted by Scratch in Arcade Feed, Xbox on August 27, 2009
This week in Xbox Live Arcade –
If a beat em’ up action kung fu game is your thing, then Invincible Tiger is for you. Especially if you have a soft spot for retro music and Bruce Lee Films. You star as Han Tao, a drunken master of sorts. His dereliction to duty has you on a quest to return a stolen ancient artifact with mystical powers. Read the rest of this entry »
Castle Crashers ‘Necromantic’ DLC coming Wednesday
No idea how
many people still play Castle Crashers, but this new DLC pack may give some an excuse to play it again. For 160MS points, the expansion pack will come with 2 new characters (Necromancer and the Cult Minion) and a new Dragonhead animal orb. Now before I stop there, don’t let me forget the two new weapons. The first weapon that Behemoth is adding is a Skull Mace. However, the second weapon that they are adding… are you ready for this?? A Chainsaw! Yes, you heard correctly. I am pretty sure that chainsaws didn’t exist during the time period the game is set in, but then again, I am pretty sure knights didn’t ride farting deer either.
Now I haven’t played the game for a long time, but I am temped to buy the DLC and try the game out again just for the chainsaw. If anyone is up for a game, you can let me know too. 
For more information about the upcoming DLC, check out Behemoth’s Blog.
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Awesome Ideas for the Avatar Marketplace?
Posted by Scratch in I thought this was cool, News, Xbox on August 17, 2009
Ok, so it’s not really you who gets to do it, but you can maybe help with the brainstorming. Ninjabee just tweeted asking their followers for some input on what they should put into the Avatar Marketplace. Jump on twitter and give them your burning desires for digital clothing and props. All you have to do is follow @ninjabeegames and tell them your thoughts. I thought this was a pretty cool opportunity so take advantage of it while you can. Good luck!
~Scratch
Arcade Feed: Shadow Complex
Posted by Scratch in Arcade Feed on August 17, 2009
This week in Xbox Live Arcade –
Shadow Complex is releasing on the XBLA this week. It is the final game in the Summer of Arcade. Which is kinda disappointing, since it’s a reminder that summer is almost over. However, it’s also exciting because it means Shadow Complex is releasing. This game weighs in shy of a gig of HDD space but it’s worth every bit of room it takes up. This game won quite a few awards at this years E3 Conference and it’s easy to see why. The graphics and presentation are remeniscent of a last generation game and for an XBLA title, that’s a good thing. Read the rest of this entry »
Arcade Feed: Trials HD
Posted by Scratch in Arcade Feed on August 12, 2009
This week in Xbox Live Arcade –
Trials HD hits the Arcade this week and can be best described as endless frustration and fun, or for lack of a better term… funstration. This is one of those games where you find yourself saying, “OOOOOHHHH I WAS SOOO CLOSE!”, then you fall back in your seat, sigh, lean forward and try again until you nail it.
In the Trials mode you can race against the clock on your way through the obstacle courses, being careful not to crash and burn. If you don’t like timed events you can try your thumbs at the more unconventional skill based games where speed and finish times take a back seat, and concentration and control are the key. Though both modes require you to anticipate the balance of your rider using the games’ incredible physics engine.
There are over 50 levels if you include the level editor where you can make your own tracks and challenge your friends. Trials HD extensively tracks your progress and displays your friends’ records in the game so you know where you fall short. Try all the tracks with different sized bikes and see which one will take you to the top of the leaderboards.
Developed by RedLynx and Published by Microsoft
1200 MS Points
Released: 08-12-09
PLANTS VS ZOMBIES COMING TO XBLA!
Posted by Kiki Lewis in News, Xbox on August 10, 2009
This is good news indeed! I am a big fan of PopCap Games in general and am super excited to hear Plants vs Zombies is coming to XBLA (Xbox Live Arcade) since I am a big fan of Xbox too! Check out more info about this exciting news at The Escapist
Other things I am a big fan of: Zombies, Achievement Points, Flowers, and Ponies. With this news.. three out of four isn’t bad!
You’ll ‘splode your eyes out!
Posted by CoyAndChris in Reviews on July 29, 2009
‘Splosion Man
Developed by: Twisted Pixel Games
Published by: Twisted Pixel Games
Platforms: Xbox 360 – Xbox Live Arcade
Players: 1 (Singleplayer) 2-4 (Multiplayer)
Rated E for Everyone (10+)
The Breakdown
This ‘splodetastic XBLA platformer has scientists, style and a whole lot of ‘splosion. Oh, and it has cake!
The Important Stuff
‘Splosion Man is the newest release from Twisted Pixel, the same people who brought us the much acclaimed XBLA Read the rest of this entry »
Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal Review
He’s Guybrush Threepwood, Mighty Pirate. Of course you already knew that…..maybe. Telltale Games and Lucas Arts have teamed up to bring you a new story of Guybrush Threepwood’s adventures on the high seas of the Caribbean. In keeping with the story of the 1990 PC game the Secret of Monkey Island, Telltale has created a new swashbuckling story that will take Guybrush through 5 chapters (or episodes) of adventure and danger. The Launch of the Screaming Narwhal is the first chapter in the monthly series that will have five total chapters. If you are a fan of the previous games you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see the humor and personality are intact as well as the nostalgic references to the previous games.
On the story side of things you’ll find that unlike the Wallace and Gromit series these games are meant to played in order. The game takes about 5-6 hours to complete and each chapter is a small part of a bigger story that unfolds as you play. Yes, you will be left hanging and eagerly awaiting the next game to find out what happens or what something means. I won’t use a spoiler example, instead I’ll give you one that looks into the humor of the storytelling. When you are searching the island you come across a chest. Guybrush attempts to open it and he says he won’t be opening that in this episode. I WANNA KNOW WHAT IS IN THERE! Its name is the Chest of Foreshadowing which was kinda funny to me. Here’s a brief synopsis about the first episode.
Episode 3: Muzzled
The bees are gone and the weather has cleared. Telltale Games brings us the third installment in the Wallace and Gromit series with “Muzzled“. When a charity fair turns into a profit fair it’s up to Gromit to expose the operation and up to Wallace to help him out of the predicament he finds himself in and save the day. To me this was the best in the series and if you read a little further I’ll tell you why.
The storyline of this game was what put it up to the top of the series for me. To be completely fair, it could not have done it without the previous two episodes. It also wouldn’t have held this position if I hadn’t played the first two. I said in the last review that it didn’t matter which order you played them in. While the games still stand well enough on their own, I think the full experience will come from playing them in order or at least by playing Episode Two before Three.
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