Sentences with phrase «of xbla»

A version of San Andreas was previously available through the «Xbox Originals» section of XBLA; it has been noted that the new HD version will replace this game, but save files can not be transferred between the two.

Xbox One's backward compatibility features are once again bringing in bonus goodies for players; this time in the form of the XBLA versions of DOOM and DOOM II if you pre-order the new DOOM via the Xbox Live Marketplace.

We were impressed by the Windows Phone 7firmware (as well as a solid port of XBLA gem Rocket Riot) at this year's Gamescom, as it successfully blended simple intuitive features with a decent games lineup.

PAX East 2010 kicked off in Boston today, and we've got lots of XBLA greatness to share with you.

For those who want to explore indie development outside of XBLA, there's the documentary Us and the Game Industry, which director Stephanie Beth described to IndieGames as «a film of quite quiet introspection and devotion to the craft.»

James: Should Microsoft still be offering an Arcade SKU when I've talked to video game journalists and they tell me that the numbers have shown that most people who download arcade games off of XBLA have a hard drive?

Ms. Splosion Man, like other Twisted Pixel games is a great addition to the ever growing library of XBLA games that are available.

The game is a steal for 800MS points ($ 10) and certainly one of the more enjoyable games to come out of XBLA recently.

CS: With the advent of XBLA and PSN, and to some extent WiiWare, you're seeing a cheaper avenue to travel down in order to start a game development studio and to release indie games.

All in all ZP2KX is a great addition to the underrated Indie games section of the XBLA.

Right before Microsoft's key address at E3 showcasing the much talked about Xbox One and its first real viewable titles, this years lineup of XBLA Summer of Arcade titles has been revealed.

This weeks Xbox deal of the week is a selection of XBLA games including Contrast and Final Exam.

I'm sure there has been a spike of XBLA sales since the PC release and the GiantBomb article as well.

Some of the highlights include elaboration on the game's replay saving to the cloud, features of the XBLA Demo, as well as other features that they would have liked to include but couldn't due to time or budget.

Phil Harrison, one of Microsoft's Corporate Vice Presidents, had this to say in regards to the closure of XBLA and the Indie Games channel:

I feel the project might hinge on the sales of the XBLA game, but I wouldn't be surprised if we see a full sequel.

This second game in Vanguard's Mistbound universe sets a new standard for the twin - stick shooter genre and the production values of XBLA games in general.

I expect Microsoft to allow them to do so, but it may depend on sales of the XBLA game.

Okay, first I had to buy $ 10's worth of XBLA points, which is crap because I had roughly $ 4 in points and just needed $ 6 more, but you can't buy $ 6's worth of points, only $ 5 or $ 10.

With the release of Trials Evolution on April 18, Microsoft Studios has ushered in the future of XBLA downloadable titles.

Speaking of XBLA, I downloaded SEQUENCE there, which Jonny recommended.

This could mean a lot for the Xbox 360 Marketplace — games like Stranger's Wrath now have the chance to come to Games On Demand instead of XBLA, and could allow for the glutton of retail remakes (such as Beyond Good & Evil HD) to appear elsewhere and allow for more unique content on the XBLA.

Buying the full version of an XBLA game from the demo is pretty easy and quick to do.

Given the success of the XBLA launch, we thought this would be a great chance to get the community involved and give everyone a chance to unlock Assault early!»

After the panel, I talked briefly to one of the speakers — Chris Charla, the portfolio manager of XBLA.

He goes on to explain the recent success of XBLA in this area.

N + developers Metanet said earlier this year that «the vast majority of XBLA games suck» - and we reported recently that developers were being charmed away from XBLA to WiiWare due to better royalty rates.

-LSB-...] Don't shoot the messenger — it's not our fault that the vast majority of XBLA games suck!

The levels spin 45 degrees or 90 degrees upon hitting various devices that modify gravity, something players of XBLA (and Windows Phone) hit Ilomilo will feel right at home with, but keep in mind TransSubversion came out over a year ago.

I'm going to post my list of XBLA games later.

If you never get tired of the basic ideas at the core of every resource - based strategy game, don't mind unnecessarily cute (and occasionally lame) attempts at humor, and can get past some minor targeting issues then World could work to fulfill that tiny niche of XBLA resource management games.

It's one of those XBLA that I really want to play, in theory.

«For me and for the creation doublesix it was the launch of XBLA with Geometry Wars and similar cool games that made me rush off, grab a bunch of people and get building games «like they used to do (ish)».

Making extremely low budget versions of XBLA or AAA games is fine but you'd be neglecting the most important opportunity the indie developer has.

AB: We're still evaluating the possibility of an XBLA port.

The game is being offered at full price, which does not really make sense as the whole draw of the XBLA offer was the discount.

Could this mean a new series of XBLA games with Kinect functionality?

Thanks to Dylan Barker at Cadenza Interactive, we have a couple Steam Keys for the newly released PC version of their XBLA title, Sol Survivor!

In no particular order, then, I present the 100 % Incontestable Incontrovertible Indisputable Best of XBLA list.

Not only was it one of the best games to come out of the first ever Summer of Arcade promotion in 2008, it also holds the highest Metacritic average out of any XBLA title at 93.

So we at XBLAFans.com have decided to rate the top 15 games that changed the face of XBLA as we know it, for better or for worse.

People take StarCraft very seriously and there is definitely room for expansion of the competitive side of XBLA that Blizzard could take advantage of.

Hexic HD was one of these XBLA games that came preloaded on each console's hard drive, and featured a low - key and relaxing experience in stark contrast to heart - pumping intensity of Geometry Wars, the XBLA's best game at the time.

Anomaly Warzone Earth is an updated version of the iOS title that delivers new features to make it worthy of a XBLA release.

The genre of co-op beat - em - ups has been becoming more and more saturated after the great success of Castle Crashers during the early years of XBLA.

Trials HD and Castle Crashers chronically sell at the top of every XBLA sales chart.

Over 43 % of all XBLA releases in 2011 were from the Action Arcade genre, which had 40 releases.

Castle Crashers is the shining star of the XBLA marketplace.

The catalog of XBLA brawlers is very deep, and some of other games in this feature may have deeper experiences, but there would be a noticeable lack of heroes in a half shell without this title.

Murray has previously been rather outspoken on the subject of XBLA, publicly suggesting it's «a slaughterhouse,» but talking to GameSpot today he clarified his position.