Xbox Live Market Place - General Discussion Thread 1

[toythatkills]

I don't think 800 points is that unreasonable. I'm sure we'd have all paid it for the first game if we'd have had to, such is its quality. The sequel promises tons of new modes, etc, so the jump in price is fathomable.

I probably won't get it though, I'm still rubbish at the first one, as fun as it is, so there's tons of gameplay left in that one already for me

[Lebowski]

I don't think 800 points is that unreasonable. I'm sure we'd have all paid it for the first game if we'd have had to, such is its quality. The sequel promises tons of new modes, etc, so the jump in price is fathomable.

I probably won't get it though, I'm still rubbish at the first one, as fun as it is, so there's tons of gameplay left in that one already for me

amen to that i suck big time my achievement score for this game has stayed at 10 points its embarrassing

was really hoping for castle crashers or braid this week

[FreelancePolice]

The co-op looks brilliant on GW2, especially the kings mode.

As someone above mentioned, get your points from tesco jersey; £13 for 2100 points

[Family Fry]

Co-Op is local play only which i find very annoying they could have at least put 1 live vs/co-op mode in there!
Still buying it though

[chopemon]

Force Unleashed demo next month.

[toythatkills]

http://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/games/b/bcrearmedxboxlivearcade

Bionic Commando Rearmed for August 13th. People are excited about this, aren't they? I don't know what it is. What's it all about, then?

Fingers are crossed yet again for Braid this week (alongside GW2, natch). The Xbox.com page is up and running so it can't be far away!

[chopemon]

Bionic Commando Rearmed for August 13th. People are excited about this, aren't they? I don't know what it is. What's it all about, then?

It's a remake of the NES Bionic Commando. 3d graphics on a 2d plane with extra modes and stuff.

[toythatkills]

Ah, another one of those. I guess not being into the game the first time round is why my excitement levels are at zero

[toythatkills]

Release dates! Prizes!

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August 6: “Braid” – From acclaimed developer Jonathan Blow, “Braid” is a mind-bending and artistic puzzle-platformer where the player manipulates the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. “Braid”is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.


August 13: “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” – The classic 8-bit side-scroller reports back for duty in a stunning remake, complete with all-new HD graphics and features that put 2D gaming back on the map! “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” is rated M for Mature by the ESRB


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August 27: “Castle Crashers” – Award-winning studio The Behemoth brings red hot arcade adventure to Xbox LIVE Arcade with “Castle Crashers,” featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose from as you defend your kingdom and save the princess. “Castle Crashers” is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

Play the trial or full version of the featured blockbuster Summer of Arcade game of the week and receive one entry into both the weekly prize drawing and Grand Prize drawings:


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The “Summer of Arcade” sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom and the 50 United States or District of Columbia 17+. No purchase necessary. Skill testing question required for Canadian residents. Game ends September 2, 2008. For details including free, alternate method of entry, see Official Rules at www.xbox.com/summerofarcade

[burntoutbanger]

Wouldn't mind winning 100,000 Microsoft points.

[Paulos G]

That would be rather lovely. If it was me that is, not you. Not that I'd begrudge it if you did win. You bastard.

I'm quite interested in all of those games. Glad I stocked up on MS points recently.

[Spatial]

Awesome line up for the next few weeks. And there was me worrying I'd have nothing much to play through August

[Lebowski]

all them points but only a year sub for live thats seems at odds with the rest of the prize very strange?

but Wooooooo braid and then castle crashers the day before my sons first birthday

[JohnMcL7]

No sign of Vigilante 8?

John

[Spatial]

Game's complete and been going through certification since May (it's probably finished by now and good to go)

http://www.console-arcade.com/2008/05/06/vigilante-8-arcade-coming-soon/

They've even fixed a price point for it and the DLC

http://www.console-arcade.com/2008/06/13/vigilante-8-arcade-details/

So I can only guess that it's MS scheduling that's delaying it. Once the August splurge is done it'll probably turn up.