News Archive

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Make an Impostor of your very own

By
Ross Adams
– Posted on August 12, 2011Posted in: Media, News, Videos

WB Games and Monotlith have released a new trailer for Gotham City Impostors, which you can see below, focusing on character customization. The game looks to offer loadout customization, as is to be expected with most multiplayer shooters these days. You’ll be able to choose which traps and gadgets you take onto the battle filled streets.

In addition to that the trailer shows off a vast array of aesthetic customization for your character. From body type/size, to gender, to mask and the all important cape option. So whether you’ll be supporting The Batman or The Joker you can look as intimidating or silly as you want. Gotham City Impostors is set for release on XBLA in early 2012, we’ll keep you updated as always.

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Counter-Strike returns with a Global Offensive in 2012

By
Perry Jackson
– Posted on August 12, 2011Posted in: News


In a press release following some rumors this morning, it seems the famous Half-Life mod that created a franchise and an online community is coming to XBLA with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment are developing the updated classic for release sometime early next year with no price announced. Players will experience new maps, weapons, characters and updated maps from the original Counter-Strike as well as new modes and matchmaking. If you happen to be going down to PAX Prime in Seattle, the game will be playable at the event later this month in addition to the London Games Festival in case you want to get your mitts on the revival.

Press Release: Hidden Path Entertainment

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FortressCraft breaks sales record

By
Christine Mitchell
– Posted on August 12, 2011Posted in: News

FortressCraft has become the first XBLIG to make over $1 million in sales. Launched back in April this year, the game bears an uncanny resemblance to PC hit Minecraft. Given the imminent release of an Xbox Live Arcade version of the real Minecraft later this year we can only speculate how long the success will continue. However with over 350,000 copies sold, developer ProjectorGames promises not to become complacent:

“Just because we’ve hit this milestone does not mean we’re going to kick up our heels and be content. A massive update is on its way – further adding to the depth of the world of FortressCraft, including customizable blocks and server rankings amongst other things.”

The game received only a lukewarm reception from us when we reviewed it, but you can check it out for yourself on Xbox Marketplace for only 240 Microsoft Points. You can read the full press release by clicking the link below. Continue reading “FortressCraft breaks sales record” »

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New Storm trailer sets the cool tone of Winter

By
Perry Jackson
– Posted on August 12, 2011Posted in: Media, News, Videos

We’ve seen trailers for Spring and Summer for the weather-based physics game Storm but now we’re finally seeing what the snowy weather looks like. Like the previous trailers, the object of the game is to grow seeds and in the cold weather, it looks to be much harder. Players will be able to manipulate the snow to create snowfalls and use lightning to hit icicles in order to grow trees for seeds. This game is set to be released on September 27, 2011 on XBLA for your meteorologist hands.

Source: Gamergeddon

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The Case of the Vanishing Microsoft Points

By
John Laster
– Posted on August 12, 2011Posted in: News

If we gave you a bunch of Microsoft Points, then took them away, and you never noticed would you even care? For many of you, that’s the position you are in as you read this article. The tree fell and no one was there to check if it made a sound.

For others, you caught the mysterious, unwarranted increase to your Microsoft Points at some point during the day. Money just left unattended on the sidewalk for the taking. Would you spend it before someone could claim it? Or would you wait for its owner to ask for it to be returned?

There has been a lot of confusion surrounding what seemed to be an influx of Microsoft Points that have since vanished for many users. Early this morning, a number of Xbox Live accounts received Microsoft points in error from Microsoft, a large portion of our staff included. This evening, those points were removed by Microsoft.

When we approached them for comment, Microsoft had this to say:

“We are aware that some Xbox LIVE members may have accidentally received an unexpected deposit of Microsoft Points to their accounts and are working to resolve the issue. We appreciate their patience and apologize for any inconvenience.”

More or less it was a completely uneventful day as things seem to be the same as they were before the day started.

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A Virus Named Tom destined for XBLA

By
Todd Schlickbernd
– Posted on August 11, 2011Posted in: News

Xbox Live Arcade is filled with all sorts of match-3 style puzzle games and platforming puzzlers, but perhaps it’s been a while since we’ve seen an action puzzler without all the jumping and the falling. Well Misfits Attic’s A Virus Named Tom plans to fill that void, fill it with all sorts of infectious action puzzler goodness. While the game may be a ways off, plenty is known about it and there’s even a gameplay trailer brimming with personality (and viruses). Watch it below the jump, and don’t worry, we guarantee it’s not a security risk.

If you’re too lazy to watch the video or fear the brimming of its hilariousness, we could go at length to describe the game but the developers have said it best:

Imagine trying to solve a simple puzzle. Now imagine people are throwing potatoes at you. So while you’re trying to concentrate, you now have to dodge potatoes (they hurt more than you’d think). Actually it’s more like you’re trying to diffuse a bomb, because there’s a timer that’s counting down to doom-o’clock. Yeah, so it’s basically like you’re a really unpopular bomb squad. But at least you can get your friends to help: by telling you how you’re solving the problem wrong, or kicking the potato-ers in the shin. That’s basically the game. Oh, and there’s also a territory mode you can play against your friends. Make sense?

Continue reading “A Virus Named Tom destined for XBLA” »

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Creators of Just Cause “definitely” making more downloadable titles

By
Ryan Reynolds
– Posted on August 11, 2011Posted in: News

Renegade Ops Director Axel Lindberg recently told Computer & Video Games that Avalanche Studios will “definitely” be making more downloadable titles in the future hot on the heels of completing its first XBLA title. Known primarily for creating the Just Cause series, Lindberg talks to CVG about the differences between creating a “big box” game and a downloadable title and explains how working on Renegade Ops was refreshing for the development team. To check out the interview, head on over to CVG using this link.

Renegade Ops is set to hit XBLA this September. Don’t forget to check ourrecent hands-on preview from Comic-Con if you haven’t already. Judging from what we’ve seen so far, we’re eagerly anticipating any future XBLA titles from the folks over at Avalanche.

Source: Computer & Video Games

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Pinball FX2 Ms. Splosion Man table splodeshots

By
Nathan Bowring
– Posted on August 11, 2011Posted in: Media, News, Screenshots

We’ve known about the upcoming Ms. Splosion Man table in Pinball FX2 for some time, but now we actually get to see it. A new set of splodeshots, err, screenshots, show the layout of the table, including the Mighty Eternal in the back, as well as some action shots of a ball sploding and a guest appearance by Splosion Man himself. Check out the new screens below and keep an eye out for the new table, set to release later this summer, 2011.

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XBLA Wednesday: Fruit Ninja Kinect

By
Steve Melton
– Posted on August 10, 2011Posted in: News

Summer of Arcade rolls on! Today’s release is Fruit Ninja Kinect, a Kinect-based port of the popular touchscreen game. It’s from Halfbrick, the same gang that brought us Raskulls. It also has the distinction of being the first Xbox Live Arcade game to use the Kinect sensor. Curious? Be sure to check out our review and then add the trial version to your download queue.

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Awesomenauts wants fans to decide next character spotlight

By
Todd Schlickbernd
– Posted on August 10, 2011Posted in: News

Ronimo Games wants you, the fans, to decide which character makes it into the spotlight for Awesomenauts next. First was Froggy G and recently released Sheriff Lonestar, but it looks like they’re abandoning the order to give fans what they want in the order they want it! Participating is simple, either vote at facebook.com/awesomenauts or tweet “[charactername] is my homeboy @ronimogames #awesomenauts“. In fact, Awesomenauts has lots of fun things going on with their Facebook page, they’re even allowing fans to submit bot names for the characters and putting the best ones in the game. Vote now, the next spotlight is probably coming up soon.

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