Tag Archives: xbla
Sat, Jun 01, 2013 | 18:12 BST
Xbox One: keep your 360 if you want to play XBLA games
Xbox One won’t lay existing XBLA games. Microsoft’s Phil Spencer has suggested that if you want to continue playing them you should keep your Xbox 360.
Mon, Aug 06, 2012 | 16:06 BST
Doom 3 BFG Edition screens escape Quakecon, look hellish
Doom 3 BFG Edition was showcased by id at Quakecon over the weekend, and to support the showing is a batch of grimy screenshots for your viewing pleasure. We also posted up a batch of Dishonored Quakecon screens earlier today.
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Posted in: Xbox 360
Tags: Bethesda, DOOM 3: BFG Edition, id software, xbla
Thu, Aug 02, 2012 | 13:23 BST
Minecraft Xbox 360 1.7.3 bug fix due ‘next week’ – 4J Studios
Minecraft Xbox 360 patch 1.7.3 is live, but isn’t without issues. Developer 4J Studios has announced that a fix is now with Microsoft pending approval and should be available next week.
Wed, Aug 01, 2012 | 10:51 BST
Deadlight on Xbox Live imminently, review round-up is a mixed bag
Deadlight, the zombie apocalypse platformer from Tequila Works is out today on Xbox Live Arcade, and although the zombie craze will seemingly never die, recent reviews point to a game with more than a few issues. Grab all the big scores below.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Platform holders, Xbox 360
Tags: Deadlight, Microsoft, Tequila Works, xbla, xbox 36, Xbox Live
Mon, Jul 30, 2012 | 18:04 BST
Tony Hawk’s HD dev responds to “vicious” reviews, talks sequel potential
Tony Hawk’s HD has shifted over 120,000 downloads since it launched July 18, and developer Robomodo feels confident that you want more. The studio has also responded to some of the game’s harshest critics.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Sports, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: activision, robomodo, Tony Hawk's HD, xbla, Xbox 360
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 | 10:53 BST
Minecraft XBLA update fixes Zombie Pigmen
You know that pesky bug in Minecraft that prevents Zombie Pigmen from being counted for leaderboard scores? No, neither do I; but it’s just one of a host of things to be patched in an update out today for the XBLA version of Mojang’s sandbox title. The update will also add a host of features and fixes that include autosave, and resolve problems entering the Nether and graphical issues with stairs.
Fri, May 11, 2012 | 04:35 BST
Minecraft claims most day-one XBLA sales but Fez developer unhappy at preferential treatment
Minecraft has overtaken Trials Evolution to set a new day-one sales record on the Xbox Live Arcade release, but Fez developer Polytron has claimed that Mojang was given special treatment not available to other studios.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012 | 14:56 GMT
PEGI outs Dragon’s Lair for XBLA
Europe’s PEGI ratings board appears to have outed an Xbox Live Arcade release of the 80′s classic Dragon’s Lair.
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Posted in: Arcade, Xbox 360
Tags: dragon's lair, pegi, xbla, xbox live arcade
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 | 20:56 BST
Second South Park game being revealed at New York Comic Con
Following their other successful XBLA game, the creators of South Park are back with another game based on the show. More »
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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play, South Park: Tenorman's Revenge, xbla
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 | 18:46 BST
Burnout Crash coming to iPhone later this year
When Burnout Crash launched, more than a few people noticed that it seemed more like a low-rent iPhone game than a full XBLA release. It seems EA agreed. More »
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 | 23:51 BST
Play as any combo of characters in Trine 2 co-op “Unlimited Mode”
The original Trine’s cooperative play forced players to play as the Knight, Wizard, and Thief. However, the developers have now announced that Trine 2 will allow any combination of classes. More »
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 | 22:19 BST
Leisure Suit Larry in Land of the Lounge Lizards remake coming in 2012
If you miss the good old days of late 1980s, early 1990s adventure games, then we’ve got some great news for you today. The classic Leisure Suit Larry series is being resurrected and remade. More »
Sat, Sep 17, 2011 | 18:38 BST
Black Knight Sword gameplay video from TGS
Joystiq has uploaded some extended footage of Black Knight Sword, complete with narration from the Japanese devs at Grasshopper Manufacture (translated.)
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Posted in: Action, Arcade, PSN, Platformer, Xbox Live
Tags: Black Knight Sword, Grasshopper Manufacture, PSN, xbla
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 | 03:44 BST
Final Fight: Double Impact half price on XBLA this week only
Final Fight: Double Impact has had its price halved as the Xbox Live Deal of the Week.
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Posted in: Arcade, Capcom, Fighter, Xbox Live
Tags: deal of the week, Final Fight: Double Impact, xbla, xbox live arcade
Fri, Sep 02, 2011 | 11:43 BST
Traditional retail outlets sell lion’s share of Xbox Live Gold memberships
MCV has revealed that bricks and mortar retailers have played a major part in the uptake of Xbox Live Gold memberships, selling 68 percent of the service’s European subscriptions.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Retail, Trade, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: digital download, robin burrowes, xbla, xbox live gold membership
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 | 10:25 BST
Video: Skulls of the Shogun dev diary
The quirky XBLA title that developer Haunted Temple Studios describes as being akin to “Street Fighter Vs Advance Wars. Meets Chess, meets Halo, meets football,” gets a dev diary. What’s not to like?
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Posted in: Action, Arcade, Microsoft, Videos, Xbox Live
Tags: Haunted Temple Studios, Skulls of the Shogun, xbla
Wed, Apr 13, 2011 | 10:16 BST
Backbreaker Vengeance for XBLA this summer
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 | 11:13 BST
Space Channel 5 Part 2, Sega Bass Fishing arriving on XBLA and PSN in late summer
A Sega brand manager has confirmed standalone releases of Dreamcast classics. Do a little dance. Catch a little fish.
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Posted in: PS3, PSN, Rhythm action, Sega, Sports, Xbox 360
Tags: dreamcast, sega bass fishing, Space Channel 5: Part Two, xbla
Wed, Mar 09, 2011 | 18:17 GMT
Toy Soldiers: Cold War announced, heading to PAX
Signal Studios has announced that Toy Soldiers: Cold War will be shown for the first time at PAX East this weekend, sticking up some gameplay details on its site. The next in the Toy Soldiers series “blends intense first person combat with addictive action strategy,” apparently. It’s an XBLA release in “late Spring/Summer 2011.” Thanks, EG.
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Posted in: Action, Xbox 360
Tags: Signal Studios, Toy Soldiers: Cold War, xbla
Fri, Jan 28, 2011 | 11:53 GMT
Magic: The Gathering XBLA title passes 500,000 sales on XBLA
UK-made Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers has now sold more than 500,000 units on XBLA, developer Stainless Games said today.
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Posted in: RPG, Xbox 360
Tags: Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers, stainless games, xbla
Xbox One 24 hour check-in, used policies, more dropped