Sonic and Golden Axe now on XBLA

by Justin McElroy { Jul 11th 2007 at 9:01AM }

You have to feel for the guy or gal who has to write the blade descriptions for Xbox Live Arcade games. Take this week's release of Sonic the Hedgehog and Golden Axe (both 400 points/$5) for example. What does one say about Sonic at this point? Our description would be something like "It's Sonic the Hedgehog. Buy it ... or don't." Then we'd just fill out the empty space with a picture of those cats playing Pokemon or something.

Now, with Golden Axe, we'd probably write "It's not as good as you remember," which is why we don't work for Microsoft.

Tags: goldenaxe, majornelson, sonic, xbla, XBLAWednesday

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Phranctoast @ Jul 11th 2007 9:06AM

I bought the sega classic for ps2 (has all these games), and wow. we really came along way. I used to love golden axe. This seems a bit expensive considering the sega classic only cost $20 and it has a ton of games.

baby sea tuna @ Jul 11th 2007 9:08AM

"Now, with Golden Axe, we'd probably write 'It's not as good as you remember,' which is why we don't work for Microsoft."

Still, there is always something to be said for a game that lets you kick midgets.

The Wicker Man @ Jul 11th 2007 9:10AM

My bombermen let me show u themz.

FrankTheCrank @ Jul 11th 2007 9:14AM

Oh yah....this will definitely make me want to buy a 360. Not!

Is this all M$ had for this show? This, Disney, colored consoles and more Halo???

Microsoft blew it!

Straightup @ Jul 11th 2007 9:24AM

Frank, I really liked your post on gaygamer.com yesterday.

.:BiQ:. @ Jul 11th 2007 10:15AM

owned?

Martin @ Jul 11th 2007 10:26AM

Yes, owned.

FrankTheCrank @ Jul 11th 2007 11:03AM

Straightup,

Seriously, you moron, you need to come up with something better than that. What are you 13? Must be a site you frequent, cause I've never even heard of it. And your the one that mentioned it, so it sounds like your very familiar with it.

BTW, tell your mom my test came back positive, I will not be seeing her anymore.

Joseph Villalobos @ Jul 11th 2007 9:27AM

Boo!

_skitzo_ @ Jul 11th 2007 9:30AM

Nintendo made stupid money off this crap, MS just wants some of the action.
Plus with the way Sega is whoring out Sonic, I'm surprised Sonic doesn't run with a limp...

Rob Accomando @ Jul 11th 2007 9:40AM

$5 on XBLA or $8 on VC or free on my pc. Hmm, which one should I get. Decisions, decisions.

sheppy @ Jul 11th 2007 10:11AM

I'd say get Sega Genesis Collection on PS2. It has all of these for $20.

Alex Kidd in The Enchanted Castle,
Altered Beast,
Bonanza Bros.,
Columns,
Comix Zone,
Decap Attack starring Chuck D. Head,
Ecco the Dolphin,
Ecco The Tides of Time,
Ecco Jr,
Flicky,
Gain Ground,
Golden Axe,
Golden Axe II,
Golden Axe III,
Kid Chameleon,
Phantasy Star II,
Phantasy Star III,
Phantasy Star IV,
Ristar,
Shadow Dancer the secret of Shinobi,
Shinobi III return of the ninja master,
Sonic the Hedgehog,
Soinc the Hedgehog 2,
Super Thunder Blade,
Sword of Vermilion,
Vectorman,
Vectorman 2,
Virtua Fighter 2,
Bonus unlockable games: Altered Beast Arcade game.
Other unlockable games: Future Spy, Tac/Scan, Zaxxon, and Zektor.