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No XBLA Release This Week, Upcoming Titles Listed and Pictured (Updated)

By Chris Faylor, Dec 03, 2007 10:07am PST

Update: New screenshots of the various upcoming titles have been added, including new pictures of Rez HD and N+. Original Story: There will be...

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"I'm so glad there are demos for ALL arcade games, I don't know any of these games... Still ..."

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Kuju Opens New Studio for Downloadable Titles

By Carlos Bergfeld, Nov 30, 2007 1:06pm PST

U.K.-based developer Kuju Interactive has added a fifth studio to its roster of development houses, this one focused on digitally distributed...

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"When I see the name of "KuJu" all I can remember is that abysmal FPS they did of the Warhammer ..."

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DivX and Xvid Support on Xbox 360, XBLA Price Cuts, Minors Can Become Adults

By Chris Faylor, Nov 30, 2007 9:24am PST

Microsoft has announced more details of the upcoming Xbox 360 fall update, the free download that will add new functionality and features to the...

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"Wow, they weren't kidding when they said you can't play movies off an iPod. Even just ones on ..."

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Chessmaster Arrives on XBLA in January

By Chris Faylor, Nov 29, 2007 8:17am PST

Ubisoft's long-running Chessmaster series is headed to Xbox 360 in the form of a downloadable Xbox Live Arcade title. No pricing was announced,...

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"That's why I love shacknews, it makes me remember shit like Chess Maniac. Shit I hadn't thought ..."

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Wii Virtual Console Brings in Nearly $32 Million

By Chris Faylor, Nov 28, 2007 11:35am PST

In just over a year, Nintendo's Wii-based online Virtual Console service has netted over 3.5 billion yen ($31.7 million USD) in revenue. Using...

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"Well there was limited digital distribution marketplace for Original Xbox Live with maps for ..."

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GripShift Heads to XBLA This Year

By Chris Faylor, Nov 28, 2007 8:30am PST

GripShift, the kart racing-slash-platforming title from independent New Zealand-based developer Sidhe Interactive, will soon appear as one of the...

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"Please tell me this game is 60hz. Out of all the genres, arcade racers need 60hz the most. I ..."

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Ninja Party Game Coming to Wii, DS from EA in 2008

By Carlos Bergfeld, Nov 27, 2007 2:30pm PST

Fans of pop culture phenomena will be pleased to learn of a ninja-themed party game coming from EA next year to Wii and DS. Arriving from an...

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"Not only did Shinobi and Ninja Gaiden come out before God of War, they are nothing like it, in ..."

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Sensible World of Soccer Hits Xbox Live Dec. 19

By Carlos Bergfeld, Nov 27, 2007 10:58am PST

Announced long ago as an Xbox Live Arcade title and rumored to be released this past summer, the launch date for Sensible World of Soccer has...

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"I have never played this but the praise is so damn unanimous I will have to check it out."

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Asteroids Bombard XBLA Wednesday

By Chris Faylor, Nov 26, 2007 9:29am PST

A combo pack of Atari's arcade classics Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe mark this week's Xbox Live Arcade release. Bundled as one game, the titles...

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"loved the original asteroids, if this captures that old feeling and also delivers with that new ..."

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Undertow Interview

By Chris Faylor, Nov 20, 2007 9:42am PST

We speak with the Chair's creative director about bringing his doodles to life, the chances of an Advent Rising revival, and what happens when you marry your publicist.

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"This reminds me of that underwater RTS that was like a Starcraft clone. The game was neat except ..."

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Doritos Dash of Destruction Wins XBLA Contest, NinjaBee Developing for Summer 2008 Release

By Chris Faylor, Nov 19, 2007 11:10am PST

Mike Borland's Doritos Dash of Destruction has won the Doritos Unlock Xbox contest, and will be made into a full-fledged Xbox Live Arcade title by...

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New WiiWare Information Sheds Light on File Sizes, Profit Sharing, Limitations

By Chris Faylor, Nov 13, 2007 3:28pm PST

New details on the inner workings of Nintendo's WiiWare program have surfaced, providing a glimpse at Nintendo's strategy for the channel that will...

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"None of those are really an issue. Fat32 licensing is only applicable if long filename support ..."

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Microsoft Announces Downloadable Xbox Titles, Celebrates Xbox Live Anniversary with Free Game

By Nick Breckon, Nov 13, 2007 10:11am PST

Microsoft has today announced that a new Xbox Live downloading service, dubbed "Xbox Originals," will be available starting with the December 4th...

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"PS2 compatibility wasn't "ripped" from PS3. One SKU doesn't have it. And Sony CAN compete. ..."

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New Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Mode Explained: Rebalanced, Easier Controls

By Chris Faylor, Nov 12, 2007 3:45pm PST

Along with an arcade-perfect HD reimagining of Super Street Fighter II Turbo, Capcom's XBLA-bound Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will sport...

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"Lucas re-did his SW movies, not Speilberg, please don't get those mixed up."

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Shrek-N-Roll, Screwjumper Slated for XBLA Wed.

By Chris Faylor, Nov 12, 2007 9:36am PST

Shrek-N-Roll and Screwjumper mark this week's Xbox Live Arcade releases, bringing the service's total library to 100 games. Each arrives in the...

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"Frozen Codebase's Screwjumper involves freefalling through vaginas, blowing them to smithereens, ..."

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