Microsoft got around to admitting today that, yes, Double Dragon is this week's release on XBLA, a tidbit that developer Empire Interactive let slip last week. Of course, Microsoft did get to break the news that it's the only release this week, which isn't nearly as much fun. It'll run you 400 points ($5) and includes original and high-definition graphics.
Perhaps in an attempt to get that old newsy thrill back, the release also mentions some other titles headed to the service, like Konami's Rush'n Attack (aka Green Beret), Solitro Solitare and Spyglass Board Games (chess, checkers, etc.). That's all very well, but Double Dragon fans will probably be a little busy beating some Abobo PopoZão this week to get too excited about the future.
Reader Comments (13)
Posted: May 8th 2007 2:36PM (Unverified) said
I love Rush N Attack. Classic!!
These guys keep it up, I might actually buy a crapbox360.
These guys keep it up, I might actually buy a crapbox360.
Posted: May 8th 2007 2:38PM (Unverified) said
Woo!! Rush N Attack!!! oh crap, i thought this was for the VC... :(
i shed a tear of nostalgia
i shed a tear of nostalgia
Posted: May 8th 2007 2:43PM (Unverified) said
One thread without the flames, all I want in this world. Oh, and a huge chested asian chick with almond eyes and a button nose and refers to me as her daimyo. Looks like I'll miss out on both.
Posted: May 8th 2007 2:53PM Fozzie said
Good review of the Double Dragon series at RetrowareTV on YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=1kApgY9bXRQ
Posted: May 8th 2007 2:57PM (Unverified) said
Oh, Double Dragon ... how many quarters I spent on you in the arcade *tear*
Posted: May 8th 2007 3:06PM (Unverified) said
Frank, pathetic as always...
Posted: May 8th 2007 3:16PM The Cynical Gamer said
I'm right there with you #6. I remember I got 100% on a test or something and my dad took me to the local arcade that week and gave me $20 for quarters. I was playing DD, Ghostbusters, and Gauntlet for hours.
Posted: May 8th 2007 3:44PM (Unverified) said
I hope the controls are tight on Rush'n Attack. Quick, repeated knife thrusts are key to survival, especially against those damn dogs.
My[$] --(happily)--> MSFT and Konami's pockets
My[$] --(happily)--> MSFT and Konami's pockets
Posted: May 8th 2007 4:01PM (Unverified) said
rush-n-attack is the hardest game in the world. DO NOT WANT.
Posted: May 8th 2007 4:20PM (Unverified) said
@3
that was no attempt to flame, i played hours and hours of RNA on NES with my best friend growing up, i say DD and RNA, assumed (ass - you - me)it was my NES love returning, noticed the commentor before me and then the giant glaring XBLA, and stream of consciousness wrote in my reaction. DD and RNA are still worthy of my love, i'm sorry i mentioned something about a different VG system on a site for VGs in general.
Enjoy the challenge and glory Big White Boxers (and the 12 of you with a black one)
that was no attempt to flame, i played hours and hours of RNA on NES with my best friend growing up, i say DD and RNA, assumed (ass - you - me)it was my NES love returning, noticed the commentor before me and then the giant glaring XBLA, and stream of consciousness wrote in my reaction. DD and RNA are still worthy of my love, i'm sorry i mentioned something about a different VG system on a site for VGs in general.
Enjoy the challenge and glory Big White Boxers (and the 12 of you with a black one)
Posted: May 8th 2007 6:09PM (Unverified) said
Umm, quick question: Did they intentionally model the guy totting suited guy after Bono from U2, or am I the only one who sees that?
It is a beautiful day I suppose.
It is a beautiful day I suppose.
Posted: May 8th 2007 9:51PM The Punisher said
Frankthecrank should be banned.
Posted: May 9th 2007 7:39AM (Unverified) said
Any one else notice Gordon Freeman in the middle of the main image in his hazard suit carrying a flame thrower?
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