Xbox Live Marketplace - Discussion & Releases

[Bronze]

Seeing as the weekly XBLA Wednesday updates bring something new (almost) every week, I figured we could keep all XBLA and XBLM related discussion, recommendations, news, and releases in the one handy thread.

I'd suggest we get started with general XBLA recommendations from the community. Lets get a big list together, argue it out, and sort the treasure from the trash.

[Jickle]

I'd like to contribute to this thread but I'm too busy playing Battlefield 1943 and The Secret of Monkey Island, I'm afraid.

[Jay]

I also downloaded the demo of MadBalls or whatever it's called, and will probably make a full purchase. I'm a sucker for rolling the ball games (awaits Stevo), and while this one seems occasionally meh, I did pass some pleasant moments with it.

But can I just say that Mission 29 on the single player campaign of Worms 2: Armageddon is a right bastard.

And that Battlefield is pretty fun.

[HiredMan]

Battlefield 1943 is the best arcade game ever :D

[Xanafalgue]

Past week I have purchased:

Ikaruga
The Secret of Monkey Island
Battlefield: 1943
R-Type Dimensions

They are all awesome! I also recently got Worms 2 but the thing crashes whenever I try to go online :(

I'm going to get a midnight tan this weekend doing sweet FA but play Battlefield.

[Clockw0rk]

Up to level 33 in Worms 2 Armageddon. It's pretty damn hard. I had a look at the Team17 discussion board on Facebook, there are a few teething issues with matchmaking and such but a patch is on its way.

[drzaius]

playing battlefield, worms 2, monkey island and all are AAA

[HiredMan]

Past week I have purchased:

Ikaruga
The Secret of Monkey Island
Battlefield: 1943
R-Type Dimensions

They are all awesome! I also recently got Worms 2 but the thing crashes whenever I try to go online :(

I'm going to get a midnight tan this weekend doing sweet FA but play Battlefield.

Ikaruga is 400 points atm yeah? Anyone who doesn't get it at that price is a muppet (unless you already have it!).

[Bronze]

Consider me a muppet.

Not a fan of shmups. Ironic considering that my NTSC-J 360 is practically built for them.

[fearofthesky]

If anyone's up for Worms 2, add me! thescarecrow24

Also got BF1943. Loving the squad spawning, not loving my total inability to fly a plane :(

drzaius, consider yourself pepped, in a spooky from the grave sort of way. Bought Monkey island as well!

[Second]

Apparently the massive Gears of War 2 DLC (containing all maps, etc) was released early for a few hours at half price, before being taken down again. My brother managed to snag it, while I was at work. :(

[Xanafalgue]

Ikaruga is 400 points atm yeah? Anyone who doesn't get it at that price is a muppet (unless you already have it!).

Yes it is! Its a great game. A great, difficult, game :D

[dimorphic]

Apparently the massive Gears of War 2 DLC (containing all maps, etc) was released early for a few hours at half price, before being taken down again. My brother managed to snag it, while I was at work. :(

Yeah it was up for 800 points which would have been a steal for 19 maps and the deleted campaign 'scene'. But I'm so over Gears 2 that I probably wouldn't have bothered even if I had caught it.

[jawsy]

I also downloaded the demo of MadBalls or whatever it's called, and will probably make a full purchase. I'm a sucker for rolling the ball games (awaits Stevo), and while this one seems occasionally meh, I did pass some pleasant moments with it.

Let me know if you make the plunge and whether or not it was worth it. I am finding myself strangely compelled to purchase it, although I'm not sure why.

[HiredMan]

jawsy, stop playing those weird 2d fighters and pick up Battlefield 1943!

[jawsy]

But I really like Battle Fantasia... :P

Convince me! I see everyone playing but I'm not sure what I'm missing out on.

[Jickle]

But I really like Battle Fantasia... :P

Convince me! I see everyone playing but I'm not sure what I'm missing out on.

You're missing out on playing with everyone!

[HiredMan]

Jickle killed me the other night by ghosty-ing a plane into me :)

[Citizen Erased]

I'll proberly buy that Monkey Island game once Ive got some money on my visa card, I used to love those Lucas arts point and click games.

[Second]

Jickle killed me the other night by ghosty-ing a plane into me :)

No Dad, No!

[Xanafalgue]

But I really like Battle Fantasia... :P

Convince me! I see everyone playing but I'm not sure what I'm missing out on.

Get it. So much fun.

[Gemerald]

Ikaruga is 400 points atm yeah? Anyone who doesn't get it at that price is a muppet (unless you already have it!).

Already own it on cube, rage-threw my controller against the wall. Never played it since and half the people I spoke to said they completely understood.

[Xanafalgue]

Already own it on cube, rage-threw my controller against the wall. Never played it since and half the people I spoke to said they completely understood.

Mother of God is Ikaruga ****ing hard or what, I can't get past the 3rd level. Jesus...

And seen as you mentioned it, I had my first controller rage incident today in a long time when I threw it across the room and screamed '*************' when some **** was griefing me in Battlefield in an endless stream of spawning and SUDDEN DEATH :mad:

[HiredMan]

I got my Tour of Duty II achievement on Battlefield 1943 last night. Stoked. It's the first arcade game I've 200 pointed since Golden Axe I think.

Mother of God is Ikaruga ****ing hard or what, I can't get past the 3rd level. Jesus...

Download one of the 30,000,000+ score replays.... it'll blow your mind.

[Manny M]

I'll proberly buy that Monkey Island game once Ive got some money on my visa card, I used to love those Lucas arts point and click games.

When I first saw some of those trailers for the remake, I was appalled. It truly looked ridiculous.

Curiosity had me download the demo, and i'm surprisingly impressed. While Guybrush looks very odd in his movements about the place, the art style is interesting and the voice acting top notch. I also love how you can switch between the old and new versions on the fly (fascinates me to see their recreation of an old scene, and I find i'm constantly changing the view during all conversations).

[Xanafalgue]

I also love how you can switch between the old and new versions on the fly (fascinates me to see their recreation of an old scene, and I find i'm constantly changing the view during all conversations).

More remakes need this option, R-Type Dimensions also does it beautifully.

[fearofthesky]

More damn awesome Arcade games! (http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/community/news/2009/0714-woa2009.htm)

I need MSP, stat!

MVC2=Rad. And what about Shadow Complex and Trials?

In fact, I want all of these. My credit card is gonna hate me again.

[UC1]

More damn awesome Arcade games! (http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/community/news/2009/0714-woa2009.htm)

I need MSP, stat!

MVC2=Rad. And what about Shadow Complex and Trials?

In fact, I want all of these. My credit card is gonna hate me again.

That's weird, Major Nelson says the first game is Splosion Man, and MvC2 is due 29th not the 30th...

[UC1]

I need MSP, stat!

MVC2=Rad.

Top tier shenanigans!

3 people here get that joke -_-

[Nic Xtreme]

More damn awesome Arcade games! (http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/community/news/2009/0714-woa2009.htm)

I need MSP, stat!

MVC2=Rad. And what about Shadow Complex and Trials?

In fact, I want all of these. My credit card is gonna hate me again.

I think I might have to hold off and only get one of these awesome, awesome looking games, which - unless it turns out shit - will have to be Shadow Complex! How good does it look?! Metroidvania yes plz!

[jawsy]

Okay, MvC2 and Shadow Complex are definites, and Turtles in Time is a strong possibility. I just purchased 5000 MS points and now I'm going to need more.

[Bronze]

'Splosion Man is getting some glowing reviews.

So far it's got four 9/10 ratings and an 8.7/10. (Link (http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/959210-splosion-man/index.html))

Looks like I'll be buying it tonight.

[Jay]

'Splosion Man is getting some glowing reviews.

So far it's got four 9/10 ratings and an 8.7/10. (Link (http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/959210-splosion-man/index.html))

Looks like I'll be buying it tonight.

Damn it. I'm trying to be more moderate in my spending...

[Xanafalgue]

What time does Splosion Man go up?

[Bronze]

It's up now, just played through the first five levels.

It's kinda of like... N+, except in that game you tried to avoid exploding. Here you're exploding to get places. It has a wacky, hilarious sense of humour and the main character is just adorably insane.

The funniest part so far was when I went to check the controls. It has 'Splode' mapped to the four face buttons, yet gives you the option to remap any four of them anyway for the lulz. Haha.

[Watchers]

Anyone played Rocket Riot? Looks rather fun.

[Silph]

Rocket Riot's ok, it gets pretty repetitive though.

[Xanafalgue]

Splosion Man is challenging, clever and fun. Great music too. Encourage everyone to at least try the demo.

[Second]

it's up now, just played through the first five levels.

It's kinda of like... N+, except in that game you tried to avoid exploding. Here you're exploding to get places. It has a wacky, hilarious sense of humour and the main character is just adorably insane.

The funniest part so far was when i went to check the controls. It has 'splode' mapped to the four face buttons, yet gives you the option to remap any four of them anyway for the lulz. Haha.

SOLD!

**** YOU, CAPS!
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[Manny M]

I tried out the demo and had fun with it. Definitely an odd ball kind of game, but then again so was The Maw.

'splosion man himself is just brilliant though. I LOVE how he acts like an airplane at times when he's running.

[Bronze]

Wow, that looks like awesome fun. I remember playing a game similar to that in high school, can't remember the name though.

[Cerebral]

It was 'Elastomania'. That game owned.

[TrinityJayOne]

It was 'Elastomania'. That game owned.
Indeed. :D

I'm going to go spastic in the track generator.

[Jickle]

I grabbed Splosion Man. It's....too fantastic. My thesis will never get finished now. :(

[TrinityJayOne]

I vote for some 4p action at some stage on Sat/Sun.

[Jay]

I'd be up for that if my timetable fits.

[Watchers]

Splosion Man. So awesome. That donut song is genius.

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

The demo hasn't really convinced me.

[dimorphic]

I'm waiting for the Madden 10 demo to hurry up and get released in Australia. It's out in the US and comes out on the 30th for silver/PS3 users. I have an American account but it's silver now, so if it's not out in Aus by then I'll just use that.

[TrinityJayOne]

The demo hasn't really convinced me.
I'm not sure about the demo shows, but the only thing I don't like so far is the fact that what you need to do isn't always immediately obvious, and a lot of it is trial & error. As an example, the first boss took me a good 20mins to work out, as it did for others according to my friends leaderboard. Apart from that, it needs some more puzzle elements and a little less reflex testing.

[Jay]

I dl'd the demo for Ashes 2009. Hmmm. I am more and more convinced that a decent cricket is an impossibility (as great as you think the PS cricket games were, they actually weren't in retrospect), except maybe on Wii. Where is our Ashes 2009 Wii?

[Watchers]

Just played some 'Splosion Man in co-op with Surg. It works really well, and is quite fun, but monster lag is a killer. Bad net code or bad connections? I also wonder how the co-op works with more than 2 people. Same levels with more people or different levels?

[Jickle]

Just played some 'Splosion Man in co-op with Surg. It works really well, and is quite fun, but monster lag is a killer. Bad net code or bad connections? I also wonder how the co-op works with more than 2 people. Same levels with more people or different levels?

Yeah, it was great for a few levels when I played with Jay then started lagging like crazy. I'm keen for some four player games at some stage.

[Shorty]

For anyone that hasn't discovered this already, Wolfenstein 3D's up on XBLA. It's only six or seven dollars.

[fearofthesky]

Just played some 'Splosion Man in co-op with Surg. It works really well, and is quite fun, but monster lag is a killer. Bad net code or bad connections? I also wonder how the co-op works with more than 2 people. Same levels with more people or different levels?

I just played the boss level (1-15 or so I think), and the lag was so bads the missiles were stuttering in the air, and my bro's splosionman was hovering in the air above the platform. Eventually we got disconnected from him, and then we rejoined with another friend as host, then had no problems.

@Shorty: When did that go up? Wierd. Also weird: you have to use the dpad and not the stick to move the menu cursor. ACK. And why no control config at all? Needs to be faster acceleration on the right stick, and the bumpers to switch weapons. Idiots.

[Shorty]

@Shorty: When did that go up? Wierd. Also weird: you have to use the dpad and not the stick to move the menu cursor. ACK. And why no control config at all? Needs to be faster acceleration on the right stick, and the bumpers to switch weapons. Idiots.

Yeah, they could probably use some tweaking but I found they were okay for what I needed to do in this game. The mechanics are relatively simple anyway and apart from missing a map function (which was in the iPhone version of the game), it was pretty much Wolf3D as I expected it.

[HiredMan]

Mine leiben!

[Watchers]

I just played the boss level (1-15 or so I think), and the lag was so bads the missiles were stuttering in the air, and my bro's splosionman was hovering in the air above the platform. Eventually we got disconnected from him, and then we rejoined with another friend as host, then had no problems.
.

Seems like it's just bad netcode then. A shame, since co-op and dual exploding is great fun.

[Surgeon.]

Yeah, it was great for a few levels when I played with Jay then started lagging like crazy. I'm keen for some four player games at some stage.

Sounds like we pretty much had the same experience. First few levels were great, followed by some pretty awful lag which made timing jumps etc rather frustrating.

I'd still be up for 4-player co-op sometime, if only to see what it's like.

Another opportunity to blame the lag for my incompetence at 'sploding. :p

[TrinityJayOne]

With any luck they'll be able to fix it, 'tis still a new game!

[Watchers]

Yeah, it turned into more of a 'Hey Surg, watch me do this bit by myself despite the developers obviously trying to make us work together to do it - oh and hopefully I can flick a switch when I get there to help you up' than a true co-op experience.

[Bronze]

I just finished 'Splosion Man, and... well...

WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT? O_o

That was the most randomly unexpected thing I've seen in a game in a very long time.

Also, this made me laugh:


http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp269/buronzu/New/splodecore.jpg


...not really a spoiler, but those playing it right now probably don't want the humour spoiled for them.

[Saxby]

XBLA is sooo good. I've played SSF2 HD a whole lot and Magic the gathering and bionic commando: rearmed have given me endless hours of playtime.

I ended up buying braid but have yet to start enjoying it, despite it's rave reviews. When should I expect to start having fun with it?

[Bronze]

When you start figuring out some devilishly brain-teasing puzzles, the satisfaction will come.

Don't worry, there's a LOT of them.

[Xanafalgue]

I ended up buying braid but have yet to start enjoying it, despite it's rave reviews. When should I expect to start having fun with it?

I never finished it, its a decent game though and the puzzles are interesting. I just lost interest and it got quite boring after a while tbh.

[FrozenSoul80]

XBLA is sooo good. I've played SSF2 HD a whole lot and Magic the gathering and bionic commando: rearmed have given me endless hours of playtime.

I ended up buying braid but have yet to start enjoying it, despite it's rave reviews. When should I expect to start having fun with it?

I felt the game was laughing at me, my motivation for continuing play was to show it who was smarter.

[Spazzallo]

I dl'd the demo for Ashes 2009. Hmmm. I am more and more convinced that a decent cricket is an impossibility (as great as you think the PS cricket games were, they actually weren't in retrospect), except maybe on Wii. Where is our Ashes 2009 Wii?

I quite liked the demo. Though the hard mode isn't very hard :(. Once you make a few retarded shot selections and learn from them it gets quite easy. Taking wickets on the other hand and knowing where the hell you can bowl and not get smacked for 4 is anotehr thing.

Also the Aussie bowlers are rated far too low -_-'. English bias much?

[Clockw0rk]

It was 'Elastomania'. That game owned.
They're releasing an Elastomania clone on XBLA?
Oh hell yes.

How's the 4 player co-op in 'Splosion man? I was thinking of getting it but only if there's 4 player local play. Given the flatting situation it's pretty much a requirement for all of my XBLA purchases.

[Silph]

It definitely has local 4-player, I haven't played it though.

[naclj]

splosion man is brilliant fun. and the donuts song is my new ringtone.

www.slackcircus.com/music/donuts.mp3

Havent finished it yet but im not that far off by my calculations, missed a couple cakes unfortunately

[Jay]

The co-op is great fun until lag sets in. Jickle and I have had two co-op sessions and got about half an hour before it started to lag terribly. The half an hour was cool though.

Then we had an epic Worms battle where we both managed to find interesting ways to kill ourselves. Seriously, I am my own worst enemy in that damn game. :)

[Shorty]

Then we had an epic Worms battle where we both managed to find interesting ways to kill ourselves. Seriously, I am my own worst enemy in that damn game. :)

From what I've seen, that sort of thing isn't just limited to Worms games. :p

[Cian]

Far Cry 2 DLC is on special for 240MS this week...or so I hear.

Might tempt me to go back and try the multiplayer again.

[Xanafalgue]

splosion man is brilliant fun. and the donuts song is my new ringtone.

www.slackcircus.com/music/donuts.mp3

Havent finished it yet but im not that far off by my calculations, missed a couple cakes unfortunately

I love the donut song :D:D:D

[Watchers]

Everybody loves donuts!

[Manny M]

splosion man is brilliant fun. and the donuts song is my new ringtone.

www.slackcircus.com/music/donuts.mp3

Havent finished it yet but im not that far off by my calculations, missed a couple cakes unfortunately

Haha! Kudos to you for linking that. I had the biggest grin on my face when I first picked that fat bastard up. Loving the game.


In other news... MvC2 tomorrow!

[Bronze]

Yargh, 1200 Points. Anyone going to pick it up?

I'm going to pass, probably pick up something else instead to keep me occupied.

[Xanafalgue]

Yargh, 1200 Points. Anyone going to pick it up?


I'd pick it up if I was any good at it. I have a huge backlog anyway, there are still some games from 2007 that I'd like to finish :rolleyes:

[HiredMan]

That Gears 2 pack is out tonight too for 1200: 1 new campaign chapter and 7 new multiplayer maps. Apparently for 1600 you can get it and all of the previously released mp maps too. Might check it out.

[Clockw0rk]

I'll be in, if only for the campaign chapter.

[HiredMan]

I'll most likely pick up MvC2 instead. It's the last 2d fighter I got into in my arcade days

/nostalgia

[ElPresidente]

I'll most likely be online for some MvC2 action tonight. Someone over at the PCPP forums slung me a one month Gold code to tide me over while MS sort out what on earth is going wrong with my XBL account.

[Clockw0rk]

I could never get into 2D fighters so I'll give MvC2 a miss.

[HiredMan]

Also, this may have limited interest factor for most forumers, but there should be a demo for IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey up on Live tonight as well.

I loves me some WW2 (and WW1) flight sim action, so am definitely keen to give it a go and see how she handles....

[UC1]

I could never get into 2D fighters so I'll give MvC2 a miss.

YOUR USERNAME IS Clockw0rk!!!1

WTF man?!

Have you ever googled your username? =P

[ElPresidente]

Damnit! Like this game! Your name demands it! :P

[UC1]

Exactly!

btw, if Mahvel has a Ryu icon on your gamercard, that means it's now possible to do 5 Ryus in a row. If I were you Prez that would've been the first thing I did after getting the PC version of SF4 =P

[ElPresidente]

ROFL!

I thought I was being good enough with just two SFIV icons. :D

[Clockw0rk]

YOUR USERNAME IS Clockw0rk!!!1

WTF man?!

Have you ever googled your username? =P
*googles*
That's hilarious. Also, doesn't change my opinion.

[Creedy]

That Gears 2 pack is out tonight too for 1200: 1 new campaign chapter and 7 new multiplayer maps. Apparently for 1600 you can get it and all of the previously released mp maps too. Might check it out.

Can't we buy the campaign extra by itself for cheaper?

[HiredMan]

Can't we buy the campaign extra by itself for cheaper?

Unfortunately not :( (I'd probably like to do that, I get bored with Gears multi).

It's either the campaign and 7 new maps for 1200 (Dark Corners collection), or every bit of dlc released for Gears 2 for 1600 (All Fronts collection).

The new chapter is called Road to Ruin and theres a good bit of info on it in this Eurogamer hands-on. (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/gears-of-war-2-road-to-ruin-hands-on)

[ElPresidente]

What time does stuff usually drop?

[UC1]

What time does stuff usually drop?

I think MvC2 should be up about 8 or 9pm. I'm gonna have to wait until midnight tho cos I'm almost capped =/

[ElPresidente]

MvC2 is out! Go! Go! Go!

[Manny M]

I'll most likely pick up MvC2 instead. It's the last 2d fighter I got into in my arcade days

/nostalgia

Brilliant!!!


Gears 2 DLC sounds interesting too. Always wanted to play more MP of that. Only ever gotten into a couple of Horde matches.

[Shorty]

Unfortunately not :( (I'd probably like to do that, I get bored with Gears multi).

It's either the campaign and 7 new maps for 1200 (Dark Corners collection), or every bit of dlc released for Gears 2 for 1600 (All Fronts collection).

The new chapter is called Road to Ruin and theres a good bit of info on it in this Eurogamer hands-on. (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/gears-of-war-2-road-to-ruin-hands-on)

The All Fronts collection sounds like a pretty good deal considering that I've picked up none of the DLC, so far.

[HiredMan]

Silph managed to nab MvC2 before 7:30.... it appeared on his marketplace feature thingo before they actually added it to the arcade section :/

btw it's totally tits :D

[TrinityJayOne]

Also, this may have limited interest factor for most forumers, but there should be a demo for IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey up on Live tonight as well.

I loves me some WW2 (and WW1) flight sim action, so am definitely keen to give it a go and see how she handles....
The game looks nice (especially the detail they put into the terrain) and it has a few pretty cool features, such as the picture-in-picture view of the target you're firing on, but the controls seem all wrong. When you yaw to the left, the whole cockpit moves to the left as if the pilot's neck is made of jelly, then snaps back when you straighten out. Now I'm no Messerschmitt master, but I don't think this is an accurate representation of the G-forces a WW2 fighter would generate during such a relatively tame manoeuver. The lack of an option to tone it down coupled with the horrid FPS when you're tailing a plane and/or firing your guns make it a very difficult game to enjoy for me.

Gets a solid thumbs up for the visuals (FPS issues aside) and sound, but the gameplay lets it down imo.

[Silph]

Silph managed to nab MvC2 before 7:30.... it appeared on his marketplace feature thingo before they actually added it to the arcade section :/


Might've been because I'm in the preview program for the next dashboard update. :confused:

[HiredMan]

The game looks nice (especially the detail they put into the terrain) and it has a few pretty cool features, such as the picture-in-picture view of the target you're firing on, but the controls seem all wrong. When you yaw to the left, the whole cockpit moves to the left as if the pilot's neck is made of jelly, then snaps back when you straighten out. Now I'm no Messerschmitt master, but I don't think this is an accurate representation of the G-forces a WW2 fighter would generate during such a relatively tame manoeuver. The lack of an option to tone it down coupled with the horrid FPS when you're tailing a plane and/or firing your guns make it a very difficult game to enjoy for me.

Gets a solid thumbs up for the visuals (FPS issues aside) and sound, but the gameplay lets it down imo.

I'll have it downloaded when I get home so I'll check it out. Does it have multi? Also, you keen for some Battlestations tonight?

Might've been because I'm in the preview program for the next dashboard update. :confused:

That might explain it......

[TrinityJayOne]

The game does, the demo does not. I've barely touched Battlestations but it is a distinct possibility, yes! Been sicker than a VL full of Hamid and all his cousins this week though, and now the doc reckons I'm getting bronchitis, so I'll see how I feel.

[Tonez]

When is Shadow Complex out guys? That game looks incredibly awesome.

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

Next week last time i heard :) Looking forward to it.

[grimace06]

If I buy Splosion Man, am I likely to throw a controller at the wall?

[ElPresidente]

While it can be very hard at points I never found it frustrating or unfair. I say go for it. It is an awesome game.

[Xanafalgue]

If I buy Splosion Man, am I likely to throw a controller at the wall?

Yeah but its worth the money :D Great game.

[Clockw0rk]

My opinion is still that N+ is better. They both have similar gameplay but N+ has more replayability. 'Splosion Man has a ton of personality but I do love N+'s simplistic art style.

[ElPresidente]

I'd probably give N+ the edge too but that doesn't stop `Splosion Man being awesome.

[Stevorooni]

Is Turtles in Time Re-shelled out today?

[HiredMan]

New Left 4 Dead campaign next month (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/left-4-dead-1-getting-new-campaign) for 560 MS points (free on PC). Yay! New map will be playable in campaign (duh), survival and versus modes.

Undoubtedly this will still not be enough to satisfy all the L4D2 haters...... :p

Posted in here as theres no L4D thread.

[naclj]

I'd probably give N+ the edge too but that doesn't stop `Splosion Man being awesome.

I think i enjoyed 'Splosion Man more while it lasted. there is certainly much more to do in N+ and N+ is also much more likely to have controllers thrown at the wall but the personality of SM is always entertaining and the game is certainly hard but generally fair and lots of fun

I recommend both games very highly but 'Splosion man has "Cake" and "Donuts" so it wins just from that.
It is one very strange ending though oh and damn it is hard to try and finish a stage without killing (sorry "sploding") scientists.

[Xanafalgue]

New Left 4 Dead campaign next monthfor 560 MS points (free on PC).

What the **** is up with that? I suppose I could only imagine the drama regarding PC users... Still :mad:

[HiredMan]

IIRC Microsoft, unless the circumstances are very special (eg. DLC is free on PSN), force developers to charge for DLC over Live. Pretty sure Valve would've released it for free if they were able to.

[FrozenSoul80]

IIRC Microsoft, unless the circumstances are very special (eg. DLC is free on PSN), force developers to charge for DLC over Live. Pretty sure Valve would've released it for free if they were able to.

That's bullshit. First they make us pay for multiplayer access, then they charge us for free PC content. Geez, it's like they want me to build a better PC.

[Watchers]

That's bullshit. First they make us pay for multiplayer access, then they charge us for free PC content. Geez, it's like they want me to build a better PC.

It doesn't take much of a PC to run L4D (or any Source engine game, really). Also, yay to this news. ^_^ I really should go looking into the custom PC maps at some point - the only problem would be finding a server to play on.

[FrozenSoul80]

My problem with any of the Valve games on PC is you need an active internet connection to play them. It's really just a big pain in the arse, especially if you travel.

[Watchers]

My problem with any of the Valve games on PC is you need an active internet connection to play them. It's really just a big pain in the arse, especially if you travel.

If you're not playing L4D online, you're doing it wrong.

But in general, yah.

[HiredMan]

M$ would probably make a tidy profit off your new PC, too ;)

[Xanafalgue]

IIRC Microsoft, unless the circumstances are very special (eg. DLC is free on PSN), force developers to charge for DLC over Live. Pretty sure Valve would've released it for free if they were able to.

We got the previous DLC for free, I don't see why we should be charged for this installment. It's only 560 points, but its just more irritating than anything else.

And what kind of DLC is free on PSN?

And did you get a haircut?

[Shorty]

IIRC Microsoft, unless the circumstances are very special (eg. DLC is free on PSN), force developers to charge for DLC over Live. Pretty sure Valve would've released it for free if they were able to.

I've heard varying reports about this kind of thing (such as Epic's battle with MS over DLC for Gears of War), but I've also seen free stuff like the Toy Soldiers pack for F.E.A.R. 2, all the free Burnout Paradise content or even the free Survival Mode pack for L4D so I don't know if it's standard policy.

[HiredMan]

We got the previous DLC for free, I don't see why we should be charged for this installment. It's only 560 points, but its just more irritating than anything else.

Yeah, true. Still, I don't mind paying for it as I'm certain I'll get more than my money's worth from it.

And what kind of DLC is free on PSN?

I think the Burnout Paradise packs were free on PSN (possibly forcing MSofts hand and making the live stuff free?). Can someone clarify?

Also, I believe Epic released a big free DLC pack for UT3 on PSN (not 100% on that either though)

And did you get a haircut?

Jeah, shaved off the mop last week, had to adjust avatar accordingly :D It'd been over a year since my last shave haha.

I've heard varying reports about this kind of thing (such as Epic's battle with MS over DLC for Gears of War), but I've also seen free stuff like the Toy Soldiers pack for F.E.A.R. 2, all the free Burnout Paradise content or even the free Survival Mode pack for L4D so I don't know if it's standard policy.

I don't think it's standard policy, but I do think the buck stops with MS (i.e. if MS wanna charge for a developers DLC on Live, they're gonna do it)>

[Thraxas]

My problem with any of the Valve games on PC is you need an active internet connection to play them. It's really just a big pain in the arse, especially if you travel.

Apart from after one Steam update I've never had any trouble playing the games in offline mode. With one of the updates Steam even asks now if you want to start in offline mode if it can't find an internet connection.

[Stevorooni]

TMNT Turtles in Time Re Shelled is on the marketplace now.

I've tried the demo, it's ok but I wish they'd done a HD Remix of the 2D graphics instead of 3D.

I'll probably get it still.

[Watchers]

Is there co-op over Live?

[Stevorooni]

I guess, I don't know it doesn't let you play it online in the demo

[Xanafalgue]

Yes there is co-op over Live. Hope it isn't as laggy as Castle Crashers seems to be half the time :/

[fearofthesky]

TMNT Turtles in Time Re Shelled is on the marketplace now.

I've tried the demo, it's ok but I wish they'd done a HD Remix of the 2D graphics instead of 3D.

I'll probably get it still.

BAH! Curse you iinet, come fix my internet! Its been down for a week nearly. Should be back on the weekend, really wanna play BF1943 and get MVC2 and TIT (LOL acronym hilarity!)...

BTW, gotta love idiots who dont secure their wireless networks! Wish the 360 was wireless out of the box aye. :mad:

[Xanafalgue]

Downloaded that TURTLE GAME, finished it in 20 minutes (one continue, reset my score @#&^!*) on Normal. Gets cheap near the end. Would be more entertaining with friends :p

[Citizen Erased]

finished it in 20 minutes

what a watse of $13 bucks.

[Xanafalgue]

what a watse of $13 bucks.

For single player I would agree, but this game really encourages co-op either over LIVE or local. I would play through multiple times with the right people (especially local co-op).

Unfortunately everyone on my friends list seems to be playing Halo 3 :rolleyes:

[SOX]

How does DLC for region free games work? Say I picked up an asian version of a game and wanted to buy some DLC, could I just log on to the AU XBLA store like normal and buy/use it?

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

For anyone else in the update beta Bioshock is up in the games on demand section for $49.95 and weighs in at 4.66gb :)

[grimace06]

For anyone else in the update beta Bioshock is up in the games on demand section for $49.95 and weighs in at 4.66gb :)

What a rip off. :p

[Xanafalgue]

For anyone else in the update beta Bioshock is up in the games on demand section for $49.95 and weighs in at 4.66gb :)

:rolleyes:

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

What a rip off. :p

Agreed. Not like MS is going to price these at anything other than rrp though. Bioshock is $39 at JB at the moment..

[StorminNorman]

what a watse of $13 bucks.

To be fair, Turtles In Time always was that easy.

[Xanafalgue]

Agreed. Not like MS is going to price these at anything other than rrp though. Bioshock is $39 at JB at the moment..

It also comes with a case and colour manual. Consumers should expect digital copies of such products to come at a cheaper price. Common sense would dictate that once you take the physical properties of the product out of the equation and remove the various retail/distribution channels, the product would be noticably cheaper.

OBV NOT.

[RunningMild]

The Turtles In Time demo sucked. They totally screwed up the fighting engine and replaced one of the greatest game soundtracks of all time with a shitty soundtrack. Definite no-buy.

The graphics are great though. The art style turned out quite well IMO.

[Nic Xtreme]

Damn, I knew GoD would be completely overpriced :( - the Bioshock/Oblivion double pack is $49.95 in store :rolleyes:

They should use it to release games overseas where they couldn't find a publisher! Some of those crazy region-locked Japanese exclusives would be nice.

[SOX]

BlazBlue plz!

[ElPresidente]

Yes, we know. :(

[RunningMild]

Damn, I knew GoD would be completely overpriced :( - the Bioshock/Oblivion double pack is $49.95 in store :rolleyes:

They should use it to release games overseas where they couldn't find a publisher! Some of those crazy region-locked Japanese exclusives would be nice.

To think that Sony are the ones whose current-gen game download service is competitively priced... :p

[Antwandemarco]

Finished TMNT and...................................I thought it sucked, should have gotten the demo. Is Splosion man worth it?

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

Yes! Go now buy buy.

[Saxby]

That's what everyone said about braid! Waste of $20 because I hate iiiiit!

[SOX]

That's what everyone said about braid! Waste of $20 because I hate iiiiit!

Get out.


EDIT: unless you are talking about splosion man not Braid..

[Thraxas]

Is Splosion man worth it?

After I played the trial I spent the 800points straight away... It's awesome

[concrete donkey]

That's what everyone said about braid! Waste of $20 because I hate iiiiit!

****, yeah, i hated braid too. waste of money

[jawsy]

Is anyone else unable to access the marketplace? It signs me into Live but then says that some options are unavailable. All I can see are my friends and my profile.

[SOX]

****, yeah, i hated braid too. waste of money

Too hard for you?

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

I wasn't the biggest fan of braid, I respected it but yeh it was too hard I admit it haha. Anyway Splosion man is like sonic mixed with exploding but with tricky platforming. Trust us all it's good.

[jawsy]

Okay, specific problem seems to be 'status code 80072ee2'. All Marketplace tabs are missing when signed into Live. Any ideas?

[JC Henderson]

Well at leastyour getting live I can't even log in.

[jawsy]

By the sounds of it quite a few people got booted at some stage today and then had issues signing back in. Haven't come across anyone reporting the missing Marketplace tabs, though.

Something about Facebook and Twitter going down today as well, right?

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

Mine are missing too. All i have is 'My xbox' and 'friends' tabs while signed in to live.

Edit: They just re appeared for me.

[Second]

I had some issues earlier today, but after two hours it went back to normal.

[JC Henderson]

According to the Major Nelson tweet the Batman demo is out!

Confirmed 1.58 gig download.

[jawsy]

Yeah, mine fixed itself around 7ish. You know, right around the time I made the post.

[RunningMild]

According to the Major Nelson tweet the Batman demo is out!

Confirmed 1.58 gig download.

OH MY ****ING GOD ****

If I log in and it's not there, I can confirm you will be dead by midnight. ;)

[jawsy]

Mine are missing too. All i have is 'My xbox' and 'friends' tabs while signed in to live.

Edit: They just re appeared for me.

And mine have gone missing again. A bit annoying, but at the least 'Splosion Man finished d/ling.

[RunningMild]

Finally! We get the E3 demo of Arkham Asylum, and it's worth the wait! This is gonna be Xbox 360 GOTY, seriously.

Thanks for the tip-off JC. Looks like you won't be hanging from a gargoyle after all. :p

[Xanafalgue]

Someone tried to add me as a friend on XBL and when I asked who it is they said "**** you". Does **** You post here?

[Second]

Was it omgznic?

[Xanafalgue]

Was it omgznic?

Haha YES! Who the **** is that? :D

[Second]

No idea. They messaged me last night with "Hello Friend" and I noticed that they're friends with Jawsy.

[jawsy]

Geez, sorry guys. I'm not even sure who it is.

[Watchers]

If people from Hyper forums add me randomly, they really need to send me a message telling me who they are (if it wasn't obvious). SECOND FOR EXAMPLE.

[Second]

Yeah, I was just going through the gamertag thread checking for omgznic, thought I'd add a few people that have posted. :P

[Pai Mel]

Hey ho, this Winter of Arcade 2009 thing coming up with releases of Splosion Man, Capcom vs Marvel, TMNT, Trials HD, Shadow Complex... do you know if they will be offered at reduced prices to Xbox Live Gold members or the same price for all.

I am currently Silver and have no intention of playing online in the next several months but I would prob. be purchasing at least 3 of these titles.

[Jay]

Someone tried to add me as a friend on XBL and when I asked who it is they said "**** you". Does **** You post here?

I had a similar thing with a guy called Mijit awhile back. I asked him who he was on Hyper and got no response. I wouldn't have thought it was an unreasonable thing to know.

[Jickle]

If people from Hyper forums add me randomly, they really need to send me a message telling me who they are (if it wasn't obvious). SECOND FOR EXAMPLE.

When Second added me I worked out who it was immediately because his avatar is a pretty good likeness. :p

[Xanafalgue]

Today I spent 560 Points in the Avatar Marketplace and I'm not ashamed.

[Jay]

Nice goggles.

[Second]

When Second added me I worked out who it was immediately because his avatar is a pretty good likeness. :p

... Stalking much? :p

[FrozenSoul80]

... Stalking much? :p

Moderator training involves learning the faces of all the members so we can avoid them in real life.

[Jickle]

... Stalking much? :p

Second, I've had a lot of jobs on these forums. Spammer, Flamer, Moderator of Off Topic... and, yes, like most people I've dabbled in a little stalking.

[HiredMan]

It's hard to avoid that pic of Second almost naked in front of Bronze's AV setup :p

[Second]

It's hard to avoid that pic of Second almost naked in front of Bronze's AV setup :p

I'm just imagining if the mod cave was a physical place, that picture would be blown up to poster size and stuck on one of the walls.

[jawsy]

Today I spent 560 Points in the Avatar Marketplace and I'm not ashamed.

I believe the first step is admitting you have a problem, then comes the shame.

;)

[Thraxas]

Haven't really heard anything about Shadow Complex but then came across this video. It looks awesome: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-ex-shadow-complex/17-1156/

[Xanafalgue]

I believe the first step is admitting you have a problem, then comes the shame.

;)

My credit card + XBL = foreseeable disaster :p

[Pai Mel]

I had no shame buying some SFIV costume packs. I assume buying from Avatar Marketplace is better since it's something to pretty yourself up instead.

[Nic Xtreme]

This Winter of Arcade is a bit expensive O_o ~ after getting me to fork out for BF1943 and MvC2, and having the demo of 'Splosion Man impressing me enough to make me want to buy it soon, the game with the potential to be my personal GOTY, Shadow Complex, is getting a release next week? The XBLM is the purest gaming goldmine there is, as far as I'm concerned. Not even a shitty looking release this week, Trials HD (I hate those stupid physics motorbike games *shudder*), can put a damper on my spending - don't we get the first Red Faction DLC this week?

[adam_91vn]

I tried to show restraint and only got BF1943, nothing else . . . yet

[jawsy]

Yeah, I've gone bananas in the last few weeks. Monkey Island, MvC2, 'Splosion Man, and Turtles, with Shadow Complex (which is also my most anticipated) to come. It feels like it was only the other day that I had purchased a fresh 5000. Now I'm fresh out.

:(

[Xanafalgue]

Shadow Complex is next week? ****. Time to top up! Better finish 'Splosion Man first.

[Clockw0rk]

So this week is Elastomania (Trials HD)?
I'll definitely give it a look. Totally psyched for Shadow Complex too.

[Second]

I had no shame buying some SFIV costume packs. I assume buying from Avatar Marketplace is better since it's something to pretty yourself up instead.

I will admit, I bought all the Ninja Gaiden 2 costume packs.

[Manny M]

Yeah, I've gone bananas in the last few weeks. Monkey Island, MvC2, 'Splosion Man, and Turtles, with Shadow Complex (which is also my most anticipated) to come. It feels like it was only the other day that I had purchased a fresh 5000. Now I'm fresh out.

:(

Ditto!

[jawsy]

We'd be making sweet love together now if only you hadn't gone and sullied the name of Lord of the Fries!

[Creedy]

Is Shadow Complex on PC next week?

[Thraxas]

I didn't think it was coming out on PC.

[Pai Mel]

Buying Xbox Live Arcade games need only cost you half the price if you can find a trusted friend to go halves with on a title.

Eg. Max signs in to Xbox Live on Sam's console and purchases the game. So the game is fully unlocked on Sam's console. Max can play the game on his console too but he has to sign in to Xbox Live foist.

I do the very same thing but we actually have two Xbox 360 consoles for LAN play.

[Antwandemarco]

Splosion man is awesome, that is all

[Manny M]

We'd be making sweet love together now if only you hadn't gone and sullied the name of Lord of the Fries!

Fries? They're chips! And shit ones at that. Should rename it to 'Lard of the Chips'.

Splosion man is awesome, that is all

And a blast in co-op...

[HiredMan]

Is Shadow Complex on PC next week?From what I've heard, it's Live Arcade only at this stage. Might make it to PC later.....

[ElPresidente]

a blast in co-op...

You're fired!

[Surgeon.]

And a blast in co-op...

Until the lag hits. :(

The net code needs a patch pretty desperately.

[JC Henderson]

Trials is looking good for a purchase this week.

[666]

Splosion man is awesome, that is all

that's all I came here to say. megawicked.

[concrete donkey]

has the dashboard update hit yet?

[Thraxas]

Doesn't appear to have hit yet.

[concrete donkey]

so i can still play red faction multiplayer?! i thought it may have been down.

[Thraxas]

I assume it would work... I am playing Battlefield1943 right now

[concrete donkey]

I assume it would work... I am playing Battlefield1943 right now

have you tried rf multiplayer? its soooo good.

[Creedy]

From what I've heard, it's Live Arcade only at this stage. Might make it to PC later.....

Guess I'll wait a while then.
:(

[Thraxas]

have you tried rf multiplayer? its soooo good.

I don't have Red Faction.. It's on my to get list but unfortunately stupid things like Mortgage and Rates take all my money :(

[Jay]

Guess I'll wait a while then.
:(

Troll. You just can't help yourself.

[jawsy]

Yeah, I'm not even sure why he bothers. No one is biting.

Has anyone else read about the latest twist with the Games on Demand service over here? Turns out that 6000MP listing for Mass Effect might not have been just a placeholder as speculated. Freakin' crazy.

[Second]

Just read about it on Kotaku before. "You're paying twice the price because this way you don't have to get off your ass!"

[jawsy]

If it holds true, it is thoroughly insane. Twice the price, hours to d/l, can't re-sell, no manual...complete waste of time.

[Bronze]

If I could download a game like Mass Effect for $29.95, I'd consider it a no-brainer.

But $99.95? It's not a new release, and you can buy it FAR cheaper at retail. No thanks.

[FrozenSoul80]

It would make more sense for them to sell it at a reduced price. I can't see any benefit from Games On Demand apart from removing the need to put CDs in the tray, which is silly. If getting up to put a disk in the tray is an effort you should seriously reconsider your life choices.

[Thraxas]

Yeah, I don't see it taking off at these prices...

[Watchers]

They should rent them out for, like, $5 a week or something.

[Second]

If getting up to put a disk in the tray is an effort you should seriously reconsider your life choices.Now that you mention it, it does seem kinda handy...

[Nic Xtreme]

All you ladies on my friends list* should be ashamed of yourselves - I just bought 'Splosion Man and I'm whoopin' yo' asses on the scoreboard on my first playthrough so far ;)

*Bar Bronze, who is clearly awesome at the game

[HiredMan]

Guess I'll wait a while then.
:(

Why? Oh yeah, I remember now..... :p You're an idiot!

[fearofthesky]

have you tried rf multiplayer? its soooo good.

My net is back soon! Been wanting to try that yo. 2 days, they tell me...

[Xanafalgue]

If I could download a game like Mass Effect for $29.95, I'd consider it a no-brainer.

But $99.95? It's not a new release, and you can buy it FAR cheaper at retail. No thanks.

Wouldn't this service be in direct competition with retail? I hardly think Microsoft would want to rock any boats on that front, possibly why they aren't available at more competitive prices.. ?

I don't know. If they have any Steam-like sales every now and then I would be pleased to download some older games I missed out on.

[Bronze]

Thing is, I can buy Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise off the Games on Demand (GoD? O_o) service for $69.95, or I can order a retail disc with a case and manual for $29.00 from Game.com.au.

Why would I pay $40 extra for a game that's just going to take up hard drive space?

Think it's finally time for me to change my account over to the Japanese marketplace.

[adam_91vn]

I could not believe it when I check the prices.

Rockstar Table Tennis $69.95


um I paid $5 from DSE

[FrozenSoul80]

The new update is nothing but a cruel joke.

[Xanafalgue]

I could not believe it when I check the prices.

Rockstar Table Tennis $69.95


um I paid $5 from DSE

Hehe I paid $25 for it back in 2007! I kinda hope some (foolish) people download it though, I wanted to play it online a few weeks ago for the first time and it was a ghost town :(

[HiredMan]

Is Mass Effect really 6000 points?!

[Xanafalgue]

Is Mass Effect really 6000 points?!

Yeah, ****ed up, isn't it? I don't know who they're trying to kid at that price, I'm sure I only paid $80 for it at launch.

IMO the PSN PS1 store is no better, charging $10 USD for 12 year old games..

[Citizen Erased]

Why do we need to pay $5.28 for a GOW cog suit ?, what a rip off.
And where is netflix and twitter ?

[StorminNorman]

Is Mass Effect really 6000 points?!
Yep. The whole Games On Demand thing is hilariously inept.

I'm all for digital content distribution, but setting prices so they don't compete with bricks-and-mortar retailers kind of defeats the purpose.

[Citizen Erased]

Plus at 4 to 6 gigs per game, the price should be less then those at the shops.

[Second]

I'm just going to pretend that the Games on Demand service isn't really out of beta yet. I'll shelve that thought when it actually becomes worthwhile to get one of those games.

[freeradical]

Has anyone purchased anything from GoD?? I have read on some other forums that the price on the 'blade' does not include GST. Someone purchased a game for $29.99, but the final price (on emailed reciept) came to $32.98 (so it's actually worse). So Mass Effect, in Effect, is $109.98. I think its a legal requirement to highlight on the price display page if the cost is GST inclusive/exclusive.?

[Antwandemarco]

Well i bought a pair of glasses and a t-shirt with some left over points... Was tempted to get some retarded prop but the prices are just insane.

[Thraxas]

SO what time do the new arcade games normally come out here? I know Trials HD is available today but I'm not sure what time things get updated.

[Jay]

Usually around 7:30 I think. In the pm.

[Thraxas]

oh ok, thanks... that's good, it should be available by the time I get back from work this evening then :)

[jawsy]

Has anyone purchased anything from GoD?? I have read on some other forums that the price on the 'blade' does not include GST. Someone purchased a game for $29.99, but the final price (on emailed reciept) came to $32.98 (so it's actually worse). So Mass Effect, in Effect, is $109.98. I think its a legal requirement to highlight on the price display page if the cost is GST inclusive/exclusive.?

*brain explodes*

[Jay]

The prices for both GoD games and Avatar items are a disgrace, obviously. Still, I nearly bought the lightsaber last night (and will no doubt do so when I'm drunk).

[Second]

I think it would be easier to find the people that didn't nearly buy the lightsaber. Everyone has almost fallen to it.

[FrozenSoul80]

I think it would be easier to find the people that didn't nearly buy the lightsaber. Everyone has almost fallen to it.

It's very tempting, but 400 points is a ****ing disgrace. I could buy two chocolate bars for that price, and I could get more enjoyment from them!

[Second]

Luckily for me, I go to the gym and chocolate holds no sway over me! I have a feeling I will be unable to resist buying something the next time I have a look.

[jawsy]

The prices for both GoD games and Avatar items are a disgrace, obviously. Still, I nearly bought the lightsaber last night (and will no doubt do so when I'm drunk).

I rambled to no one in particular about the ludicrous pricing but at the same time was actually thinking to myself 'I want that lightsaber'.

[concrete donkey]

so, the god is ridiculous. the avatar props are pointless. the new rating system is of no real use, so, what was the update good for? alls it did was force me off live for 15 mins or so. i didnt care for the interuption at all.

[Nic Xtreme]

so, the god is ridiculous. the avatar props are pointless. the new rating system is of no real use, so, what was the update good for? alls it did was force me off live for 15 mins or so. i didnt care for the interuption at all.

No way game rating is rockin'! I need to go through and rate everything!

[Citizen Erased]

If the light saber made that iconic humming noise, I so would have bought it.

[grimace06]

One thing I think the Avatar Marketplace is good for is dealing with a wierd amount of spare points that they can't use anywhere else (loving my 80 point Lionhead shirt :p). I cannot see any non-moron buying a points card just to buy clothes.

[ElPresidente]

Actually never thought of that. I do have something like 60 points that I've found impossible to spend. To the clothes shop!

[Jay]

so, the god is ridiculous. the avatar props are pointless. the new rating system is of no real use, so, what was the update good for? alls it did was force me off live for 15 mins or so. i didnt care for the interuption at all.

Which god?

[Thraxas]

Which god?

Any and all gods :p

[Jay]

Good. Just clarifying. :)

[FrozenSoul80]

Someone sell me on buying Splosion Man.