This Wednesday: Sensible World of Soccer, Tempest come to XBLA

by Justin McElroy { Dec 17th 2007 at 1:40PM }

We know what you're thinking: "This isn't news! I've known about the release of Sensible World of Soccer and Tempest on XBLA for weeks!" Well, you're right and you're wrong. As for the well-regarded soccer game Sensible, you hit the nail on the head as we reported last month it would arrive on the 19th for 800 points. So no big surprises there.

And as for Tempest, we're pretty sure that you're confusing it with Space Giraffe. Don't feel bad though, it happens to everybody. While "a tarted up, 400-point HD version of Tempest" would be an accurate way to describe both, this one has a way better title.

Tags: jeff-minter, sensible-world-of-soccer, space-giraffe, swos, tempest, xbla, xblawednesday

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

DonGeronimo @ Dec 17th 2007 1:55PM

And do not forget Weezers "Buddy Holly" and The Pretenders "Brass in Pocket" get released as Rock Band Xbox 360 downloadable content tomorrow!

ZenGaijin @ Dec 17th 2007 1:57PM

What would be really funny is if the original version of Tempest outsold Space Giraffe.

Cabcru @ Dec 17th 2007 3:19PM

True, it would be funny to see Minter having yet another tantrum.

Blue_Falcon @ Dec 17th 2007 1:58PM

I don't think I'll be picking up either of these. Sensi I may try out, but I'm content with Space Giraffe, so I won't bother with Tempest.

Carlos @ Dec 17th 2007 1:59PM

it's hard to believe that such a simple game as Sensible Soccer is the one that's gonna convince me to buy a 360 over a PS3, but that's the way it is. It's such a great game, with online matches it'll be the best game ever. Fuck PES and FIFAs and their 12 buttons control scheme, you can do so much cooler stuff with just one button! :D

Jonah Falcon @ Dec 17th 2007 10:17PM

And it has a full career mode, to boot.

Cyro @ Dec 17th 2007 1:59PM

People Actually buy these games?

Thief @ Dec 17th 2007 2:10PM

Sensible Soccer was one of my favorite games as a kid for my Amiga.

I'm sure you have some nostalgic games that you'd jump in a heartbeat if they put on XBLA.

Cyro @ Dec 17th 2007 2:14PM

Well. I really dont remember. Maybe I never really got to play it. I am only 27 years old. Maybe I was too young.

I still remember, "Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego", the first one. For some strange reason I loved that game. I would love to play it again.

Nate @ Dec 17th 2007 2:10PM

I remember playing Tempest 2000 on a friend's Atari Jaguar! Man, that game was cool. Color me jealous for this XBLA game.

Zootittles @ Dec 17th 2007 2:34PM

Where's Rez?

Zootittles @ Dec 17th 2007 2:34PM

And I don't care what any of you say, Space Giraffe fucking rocks.

ZenGaijin @ Dec 17th 2007 2:55PM

And I don't care what you say that game sucks.

Its basically an acid trip screensaver.

dvnt @ Dec 17th 2007 3:33PM

The real kicker will be when that Space Giraffe dev sees his game getting outsold by his inspiration. Poor guy.

lothar @ Dec 17th 2007 3:56PM

Jeez I know I've spent more than $5 worth of quarters to play Tempest back in the day. I loved the sound effects in that game, might have to pick that one up.

I still would love to see Star Control come out on Live, make that a live enabled game and you'll have lots of people getting that title. Space battles were awesome.

Mr Slavio @ Dec 17th 2007 4:32PM

Why is Sensible 800 points instead of 400 if it's a retro title? It doesn't look like it got anywhere near the graphical update Prince of Persia did.

zero2dash @ Dec 17th 2007 4:45PM

Yeah no kidding, talk about some greed and nickel-and-diming.

$10 for SWoS? Thanks but no thanks. At 400 ($5) I was going to pick it up. Now I'll just spend the points elsewhere...800 pts for a 'retro' title is a rip off, I don't care how prettied-up it is.

Jonah Falcon @ Dec 17th 2007 10:17PM

Because it's a fuller featured game, and it's NOT a port. 400 is reserved for arcade ports and updates.

SoxFan13 @ Dec 17th 2007 7:27PM

I love that I can tell who the blogger is (JMc) by the tone of the post.

ErbilT @ Dec 17th 2007 7:38PM

Looking at the Tempest pics, it looks as if it's going to be as visually busy as Space Giraffe. It's not a bad thing, as I played through Space Giraffe and had a blast, but the people who touting this as the end all, be all version of Tempest will most likely be disapointed.