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About Steve Melton

Steve is an Indiana native with a degree in Computer Information Technology and a background in technical writing. He has also written for the newspapers and other periodicals at the schools he attended. A gamer for over 20 years, Steve finds that Xbox Live Arcade is the perfect fit for most of his gaming needs; classic gameplay at a bargain price.
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Fireburst coming to XBLA this summer
13 years ago

Fireburst coming to XBLA this summer

Today Zoo Entertainment announced their new on-and-off road racing game, Fireburst.  Utilizing Unreal Engine 3 technology the game features 15+ environments, 16+ vehicles including monster trucks and muscle cars, and vehicle customization.  Each vehicle is also equipped with a Fireboost ability, the likes of which range from leaving trails of flames which damage trailing vehicles, to an explosive blast which damages nearby ones.  The game features four player split screen functionality, and online play for up to eight players.  The is set to release this summer and is currently priced at 800MSP.  Trailer and screenshots are after the jump.

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Dream Build Play 2011 has begun
13 years ago

Dream Build Play 2011 has begun

By  •  News

Microsoft’s annual Dream Build Play competition has begun.  Developers are challenged with creating a game using Microsoft XNA Studio.  Winners receive the a publishing contract for Xbox Live Arcade, …
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ilomilo getting even cuter with DLC
13 years ago

ilomilo getting even cuter with DLC

By  •  News

The incredibly cute Ilo and Milo are headed on a new adventure in the form of DLC on March 9.  Entitled Autumn Tale the content includes two new chapters …
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Have a McHDburger with Burger Time HD
13 years ago

Have a McHDburger with Burger Time HD

By  •  News, Rumors

Fans of the original Burger Time may soon be able to have their burgers in HD thanks to developer MonkeyPaw, whose previous works include Bomberman Blast.  Siliconera recently found …
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Super Meat Boy sells over 400k, majority of it on Steam
13 years ago

Super Meat Boy sells over 400k, majority of it on Steam

By  •  News

Team Meat reported yesterday via their official Twitter account that Super Meat Boy sales have passed 400,000 units.  The Steam version actually outsold the Xbox Live Arcade version, despite …
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Bot Stoppers coming to XBLIG
13 years ago

Bot Stoppers coming to XBLIG

By  •  News

Xbox Live Indie Games veterans Pow Studios is back again with another title for XBLIG. Entitled Bot Stoppers, the game is a 2.5D robot-zombie bashing brawler. The game is set to be released sometime in 2011.  Trailer after the jump.

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Storm: The puzzle-based weather simulator
13 years ago

Storm: The puzzle-based weather simulator

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IGN recently released the first official screens for the weather/puzzle game, Storm. Originally built as a prototype game in 2009 by Terence Lee, the game gives players multiple weather elements to use in solving the puzzles including wind, rain, and lightning. The title is currently set for a Summer release.  Check out the original experimental trailer after the jump.

Source: IGN via GamerBytes

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Trials HD Tuesday: Castle Quest
13 years ago

Trials HD Tuesday: Castle Quest

By  •  Features

Trials HD fans rejoice, for today is Trials HD Tuesday!  Today’s staff pick comes from xIron Warlordx with his medium difficulty course, Castle Quest.

Castle Quest takes your rider …
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Obsidian Entertainment working on an original XBLA title
13 years ago

Obsidian Entertainment working on an original XBLA title

By  •  News

Obsidian Entertainment, perhaps best known for being the “sequel guys” for several major IPs including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Neverwinter Nights, and Fallout, is working …
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Halo HD rumors shot down by 343 Industries
13 years ago

Halo HD rumors shot down by 343 Industries

By  •  Rumors, News

Computer and Video Games recently caught up with Frank O’Connor, Creative Director at 343 Industries.  When asked about the status of Saber Interactive’s development of Halo HD, O’Connor was …
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