The Indie Dev Day sessions provide delegates with a chance to share experiences in developing games for indie - friendly platforms such
as XBLA, PSN, Steam, Facebook and iOS.
Memorable powerboat fun is brought back to us by developer Vector Unit published during the Summer of Arcade
as an XBLA exclusive.
That it is available for $ 15
as an XBLA title makes it one of the best gaming deals of the year.
So while you can think of it as a collection of in - game bonus items wrapped in a motion comic or
as an XBLA game with bonus unlocks for Dead Space 2, if you're thinking of spending MS Points on Ignition it's best to think of it as the former.
Those of you looking for an inexpensive racing fix filled with stunts and big jumps should take a look at Mad Riders when it hits PSN this Tuesday, as well
as XBLA and PC on Wednesday.
There is currently no word in regards to when this version of Jet Set Radio will release or if it will come out on the same day
as the XBLA / PSN / Steam releases.
I would also mention that Xbox Live Arcade (and PSN, although I'm not familiar with them as much
as XBLA) have sales to keep an eye on, as well.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is available as a PSone Classic for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and PSP and
as an XBLA game for Xbox 360
As XBLA Fans reported last week, Telltale's Batman: Realm of Shadows will feature a new multiplayer mode called «Crowd Play» when it releases tomorrow.
While we were bummed Rayman Origins didn't end up
as an XBLA title, it's still an amazingly gorgeous platformer and we're happy it got released.
Downloads LocoCycle and Crimson Dragon, which both started out
as XBLA games, haven't been gushed over quite as much however.
They will win funding towards development various Windows platforms such
as XBLA, W7 phones and Windows which sounds like a great way for your game to cross multiple platforms.
Not exact matches
Third time's the Charm — first time it was
XBLA Hydrophobia, then the game was released again
as Pure and now we've got Prophecy.
Altogether, Madballs in Babo: Invasion is a pretty decent shooter for
XBLA, but it's something that I could only see myself playing
as a temporary distraction from the heavy hitters available on the system.
Featured in 2010's The Pax 10 and released
as a part of 2011's Summer of Arcade on
XBLA, it is kind of like the little tank engine that could.
Both large publishers and indie developers made
XBLA games for Xbox 360, so it's hard to define it
as indie only.
We know you love the
XBLA as much
as we do, and nominating five titles for each of the categories below was difficult.
The
XBLA version just got a little better
as The Behemoth has finally published a second title update, fixing many of the game's longstanding issues.
The free PC downloadable version is still available, but the upcoming
XBLA version implements enough enhancements and additions to warrant consideration
as one of our most anticipated indies at present.
Originally designed
as an iPhone game, Skulls of the Shogun had an target release date of 2011 but once Microsoft Studios came on the publish the game for
XBLA, the release got pushed to 2012.
As for Namco Bandai's
XBLA version, no information was forthcoming from the publisher.
XBLA Fans contacted Namco Bandai about the game's possible cancellation, but our multiple emails went unanswered
as of publication time.
It represents the views of the author, and
as such does not represent the views of the
XBLA Fans staff
as a whole.
As reported in
XBLA Fans» review of Funk of Titans, which was released today on the Xbox One, the price of this title was believed to be $ 8.99.
Luckily, Stacking surpassed most expectations and stands out
as an early favorite for 2011
XBLA Game of the Year.
Out of the games released, Castle Crashers is being heralded
as a stand - out title for all of
XBLA, while Braid wound up
as the highest - rating
XBLA title of all time, with Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 and Bionic Commando: Rearmed also making the top 10.
As I said, «Fez» was originally a high profile
XBLA (Xbox Live Arcade) title that released in March 2012.
If anyone can recall not too long ago, this game was rebooted on
XBLA as Double Dragon Neon, which certainly has its loyal fan base.
Assuming the new Scarygirl makes its way onto
XBLA, we'll bring you coverage of the game
as soon
as it becomes available here at XBLAFans.
The company, founded in 2007, is set to release their new arena first person shooter Nexuiz next month
as a part of Microsoft's
XBLA House Party promotion.
As fans of Xbox Live Arcade, we want to shout out the
XBLA developers who earned their place on the list with some of our favorite games this year.
A lot of work behind the scenes this week,
as several existing
XBLA games got some tinkering under the hood.
In a surprise move from Ubisoft, I Am Alive has resurfaced
as a title for
XBLA and PSN.
The news train doesn't stop rolling on Alan Wake's American Nightmare
as Xbox World Magazine had an eight - page feature on the upcoming
XBLA game launching sometime in the first... Read More
XBLA games Outland, From Dust, and Beyond Good & Evil HD will be released on store shelves in the UK
as a bundle.
No details
as to the platforms have been revealed, but given their slogan of «big games in small packages» it's likely to be an
XBLA title.
Team 17, developers behind the Alien Breed series on
XBLA, recently announced that their Unreal - powered trilogy will be coming together
as one in the form of a... Read More
Peggle for
XBLA is a good example of a game that we took that was popular on the PC and we spent probably twice
as long
as anyone else would have figuring how to make that game really good for Xbox and Xbox Live Arcade, and I think you will see that with Plants Vs. Zombies — I don't know the exact order in which that game will make its way onto other platforms, but it's certainly been successful enough, quickly enough, that we're looking at other platforms and deciding where we'll take that game next...
We've already fallen in love with this one and in our review we described it
as one of the largest, most polished
XBLA titles to date.
Costume Quest from Double Fine released the same week on
XBLA as Super Meat Boy.
Aside from the new character, the
XBLA version of the game will include score attack and boss attack modes,
as well
as worldwide online co-op.
And yes, the game is planned for release on
XBLA as well
as PSN.
The
XBLA port, like most of Sega's, does about
as much
as you'd hope.
ToeJam & Earl and ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron will be out
as single downloads and
as a bundle on PSN and
XBLA.
The gameplay appears to be similar to the early
XBLA title GripShift and should be of particular interest for players interested in racers with a strong single - player component, if the two titles» puzzle modes are
as similar
as they sound.
Chair Entertainment and Epic Games have created an
XBLA masterpiece with nods to classic titles such
as Super Metroid
as well
as current titles such
as Epic's own Gears of War 2.
With the resurgence of classic beat»em ups such
as The Simpsons and X-men Arcade, it would not surprise me one bit if this reimagination of a beloved franchise found a place amongst its brethren on
XBLA.
Of course with it being and
XBLA release there will be leaderboards and achievements
as well
as online play.
But Shadow Complex arguably stole the show
as it pushed the boundaries on what people believed was possible for an
XBLA game.
This week join myself, Perry, Todd and Andrew
as we discuss the latest
XBLA releases.