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Bionic Commando Rearmed Hobbled by XBLA Size Restriction (Updated)

By Nick Breckon, Feb 22, 2008 1:51pm PST

Update: Shacknews spoke with Xbox Live global marketing manager Jeremy Wacksman on the subject during a meeting at the Game Developers Conference....

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"PC distribution hasn't been announced yet. It could be on Steam, sure, but nobody's said ..."

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GDC 08: Fable 2 Features Cooperative Play, New Screenshots Released

By Chris Faylor and Nick Breckon, Feb 20, 2008 11:52am PST

Lionhead's Peter Molyneux took the stage to unveil a few new details of his studio's upcoming sequel Fable 2 during the Microsoft keynote at the...

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"I loved it too - and was blissfully oblivious to all the hype preceeding it. I actually only ..."

- jreid see all 47 comments

New Magic: The Gathering Games On The Way

By Maarten Goldstein, Feb 19, 2008 5:02am PST

Wizards of the Coast has announced that new games based on its popular Magic: The Gathering property are currently in development. Stainless Games,...

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"Yeah that's exactly what I was wanting. Every once in awhile I'll still break it out to play. I ..."

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N+ Assaults Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday

By Chris Faylor, Feb 18, 2008 9:01am PST

Metanet Software and Slick Entertainment's N+ will be this week's sole Xbox Live Arcade release, Microsoft has announced. Selling for 800 Microsoft...

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"This game gots style... And classic elements from Jumpman and the likes.. "

- deadlycookie see all 5 comments

Vigilante 8 Unveiled for Xbox Live Arcade

By Chris Faylor, Feb 14, 2008 10:19am PST

Luxoflux's long-lost vehicular car combat title Vigilante 8 will hit the Xbox 360 as a downloadable Xbox Live Arcade title this spring, publisher...

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"it was fun in its time, but it always felt a bit slow in comparison to TM 2"

- bbmar23 see all 22 comments

Shape-matcher Roogoo Announced for PC, XBLA; Coming from DMX Street Bikers Developer

By Chris Faylor, Feb 12, 2008 8:44am PST

Publisher SouthPeak Games has announced Roogoo, an action-puzzle title slated to hit PC and the Xbox 360's online Xbox Live Arcade later this...

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Commanders, Discs of Tron on XBLA Wedneday

By Chris Faylor, Feb 11, 2008 9:55am PST

Commanders: Attack of the Genos and Discs of Tron are this week's Xbox Live Arcade releases, Microsoft has announced. Both arrive in the Xbox 360's...

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"The controls are going to suck ass on the 360 though. Same goes for the regular TRON arcade ..."

- MR 9000 see all 5 comments

More Puzzle Quest On The Way

By Chris Faylor, Feb 08, 2008 9:56am PST

D3Publisher of America has confirmed that a second entry in the ultra-addictive Puzzle Quest franchise is due this year. No further details on the...

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"also, notably, this issue of depth is why i hate Bejeweled to death, but loved PQ."

- yAak see all 13 comments

Discs of Tron Hits XBLA Feb. 13

By Chris Faylor, Feb 08, 2008 8:12am PST

Midway's Discs of Tron will arrive in the Xbox 360's online Xbox Live Arcade next Wednesday, February 13, publisher Disney Interactive Studios...

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"never really liked this game. however im open for a new 3d Tron game. And ofcourse a new AvP."

- deadlycookie see all 5 comments

PopCap Denies Peggle DS Rumors

By Chris Faylor, Feb 07, 2008 1:10pm PST

Addressing recent reports, casual developer PopCap has denied that a Nintendo DS version of Peggle is currently in development, though it hopes to...

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"Sounds like the job for a good ol' fashioned internet petition!!!"

- wendigo see all 11 comments

3D Realms Disputes 'Confirmed' Reports of Duke Nukem Forever on PC and Consoles This Year

By Chris Faylor, Feb 06, 2008 2:49pm PST

Update 3: 3D Realms co-founder George Broussard has officially chimed in on the matter, explaining the Dallas Business Journal's erroneous report...

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"I couldnt care less.In fact I would rather play it on my PS3 or Xbox360 as playing it on 110 cm ..."

- italia2006 see all 92 comments

IGF Audience Award Finalists: Audiosurf (is Amazing)

By Chris Remo, Feb 01, 2008 1:47am PST

Remember when I said I wanted more funk in rhythm games? Well, my friend Steve reminded me iNiS' excellent Gitaroo Man (PS2), which I have played...

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"just thought I'd update my post. I spoke with the developer and after a few rounds back and ..."

- lowpoly see all 10 comments

Buku Sudoku to Puzzle Xbox Live Arcade

By Chris Faylor, Jan 31, 2008 11:39am PST

The number-logic puzzles of Sudoku are on their way to the Xbox 360's online Xbox Live Arcade, courtesy of publisher Merscom. Titled Buku...

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""It will appeal not only to Sudoku fans but anyone who loves a great gameplay experience." ..."

- avatar_58 see all 6 comments

Poker Smash Fleeces Xbox Live Arcade Feb. 6

By Chris Faylor, Jan 30, 2008 11:55am PST

Poker Smash will arrive in the Xbox 360's online Xbox Live Arcade next Wednesday, February 6. Developer Void Star Creations announced the date on...

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"I got to play an early build of this a year ago, it was pretty addicting!"

- timaste see all 5 comments

Things on Wheels Rolling to Xbox Live Arcade, PC

By Chris Faylor, Jan 30, 2008 9:19am PST

Mad Tracks (PC, X360) creator Load Inc. will be returning to Xbox Live Arcade and PC with another racing title, publisher SouthPeak Games announced...

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"Best arcade racing games ever: Ignition, Death Rally. Revolt and micro-machines also fun."

- radula see all 9 comments