Xbox Live Market Place - General Discussion Thread 1

[Bort]

I'd be tempted by the Rocky Horror pack but I don't have GH6(WoR) and looking at the original press release for it there is no mention of BC with any version I might own.

It also appears that Outrun Arcade is down to 400 points. No word if it's a permanent reduction until it's de-listed at the end of the year or a one off.

[chopemon]

New top down shooter coming to either XBLA or XBLIG, I can't remember what the tweet said and I've closed the tab, DEAL WITH IT.

[QualityChimp]

I'd be tempted by the Rocky Horror pack but I don't have GH6(WoR) and looking at the original press release for it there is no mention of BC with any version I might own.

I would say no, Bort, because the Megadeth pack lists it being compatible with Band Hero, GH:WoR and GH5, but that pack only lists GH:WoR.

If you can find a cheap copy, go for it as I'm really enjoying it and the star powers idea adds an element of variety (but it's still more GH).

[chopemon]

Just bought Alpha Squad off XBLIG and it's quite cool with great art. It's just locked up on me but I hope that's a one off. It requires a 27mb patch though.

[fuse]

New top down shooter coming to either XBLA or XBLIG, I can't remember what the tweet said and I've closed the tab, DEAL WITH IT.

http://ntsc-uk.domino.org/showthread.php?t=99333

XBLA, 800 msp. Looks good!

[chopemon]

When Alpha Squad isn't crashing it is spawning enemies behind you and on top of you before you have a chance to react. I like the game but it is frustrating me slightly.

[Bort]

Hard Corps Uprising, the first of the XBLA House Party on Feb 16th is going to be 1200 points.

Breach for the Six Days in Fallujah Devs will be out of the 26th January, 1200 points. Realistic FPS with 3rd person cover. Out on Pc the same day.

[Family Fry]

List of EA Sale stuff starts tomorrow.. (Tuesday 18th)

The sale starts on January 18th, and you’ll be able to save 50% on all of these awesome titles:

DLC
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening WAS 2400 NOW 1200
Dragon Age: Origins - The Golems of Amgarrak WAS 400 NOW 200
Dragon Age: Origins - The Darkspawn Chronicles WAS 400 NOW 200
Dragon Age: Origins - Witch Hunt WAS 560 NOW 280
Dragon Age: Origins - Leliana's Song WAS 560 NOW 280
Medal of Honor - Hot Zone Pack WAS 800 NOW 400
Madden NFL 11 Max Pack WAS 800 NOW 400
NCAA Football 11 - NCAA Power Pack (US ONLY) WAS 2400 NOW 1200
Tiger 11 - Favorites Course Pack WAS 800 NOW 400
FIFA 11 - Live Season All Leagues WAS 800 NOW 400
Fight Night Round 4 - Champions Pack II WAS 800 NOW 400
NHL 11 - 20th Anniversary Bauer Boost Pack WAS 560 NOW 280

ARCADE
Battlefield 1943 WAS 1200 NOW 600
DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue WAS 1200 NOW 600
DeathSpank WAS 1200 NOW 600
RISK: Factions WAS 800 NOW 400
Madden NFL Arcade WAS 800 NOW 400
Hasbro Family Game Night: Battleship WAS 800 NOW 400
Hasbro Family Game Night: Scrabble (US Only) WAS 800 NOW 400
Hasbro Family Game Night: Boggle WAS 800 NOW 400
NHL 3 on 3 Arcade WAS 400 NOW 200
MicroBot WAS 800 NOW 400


This sale only lasts until January 24th.

[Bort]

Looks like it's Spare Parts this week.

Co-op platformer.


Not sure if I'll bother picking it up. Looks like a mundane playstation era/movie tie-in platformer.

[number9dream]

Microbot for half off already i'll have to grab that. Tempted by Deathspank too...

[Family Fry]

A busy day.

2k Games and Rockstar Sale is live with the following....

Red Dead Redemption

* Undead Nightmare Collection: 1600 --> 1000
* Undead Nightmare: 800 --> 400
* Liars and Cheats Pack: 800 --> 400
* Lasso Avatar Prop: 480 --> 240

Bioshock 2

* Minvera's Den: 800 --> 400
* Protector Trials: 400 --> 200
* Rapture Metro Pack: 800 --> 400
* Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack: 400 --> 200
* Big Sister Avatar Helmet: 50% off

GTA IV

* Ballad of Gay Tony: 1600 --> 800
* The Lost and Damned: 800 --> 400

Midnight Club: Los Angeles

* South Central Ultimate: 800 --> 400

Borderlands

* Claptrap's New Robot Revolution: 800 --> 400
* Zombie Island of Dr. Ned: 800 --> 400
* Secret Armory: 800 --> 400
* The Underdome: 800 --> 400
* Moxxi Avatar Hat: 50% off

Mafia II

* Jimmy's Vendetta: 800 --> 400
* Joe's Adventures: 800 --> 400
* Fedora Avatar Outfit: 50% off

Xbox Live Arcade

* Axel & Pixel: 800 --> 400
* Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom: 800 --> 400
* LA Lakers Avatar Jersey: 50% off

Xbox Originals

* Max Payne: 1200 --> 600
* Max Payne 2: 1200 --> 600
* GTA San Andreas: 1200 --> 600

Crysis 2 MP Closed Beta/Demo

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Crysis-2-Multiplayer-Closed-Beta/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80245418946?cid=SLink

Bulletstorm Demo

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Bulletstorm-Demo/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802454188f0?cid=SLink

Axel & Pixel for 400 is a nice wee reduction, lovely wee game.

[Jay]

PB Winterbottom is ace too. A steal at £3.40.

Anyone know how long these deals last?

[Family Fry]

2K/Rockstar deals are from today until January 31st.

[Jay]

Thanks

[Family Fry]

THIS IS MASSIVE NEWS (to me)
I won't take credit for it, saw it on Retro Gamer forum.
You can buy MS points in 400 and 1200 denominations from Zune Marketplace via the Zune programme on PC.
Yeah it's akward but it charges you..

400 Points = £3.40
800 Points = £6.80 (x2 400 Points)
1200 Points = £10.20

Just means if you wanna buy a 400/800/1200 point game you can pay exactly what you need to and have no lingering points left over, result...!?
Why don't they do this on dash!