This Wednesday: XBLA gets Ikaruga, Poker Smash DLC
Hey, it's tough to keep the lid on an exciting secret. If we knew Ikaruga was coming to Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, we'd probably blurt it out at every opportunity too. Sort of like what we're doing now. In case you haven't gathered, Treasure's mesmerizing shooter is finally, officially coming to Xbox 360 this week -- f'realz, confirmed and for 800 MS Points ($10). You're all smiles now, but just wait until the game crushes your ego to a pulp in its unrelenting, unforgiving bullet-hell fist.
Those who prefer their gaming to be less hectic and humiliating should note that Poker Smash is receiving some downloadable content this week, with an "Environment Pack" adding two new Action Mode environments and a "Puzzle Pack" adding 15 new weapons. No, wait ... puzzles. Definitely puzzles. Each pack will set you back 100 MS Points ($1.25).
Those who prefer their gaming to be less hectic and humiliating should note that Poker Smash is receiving some downloadable content this week, with an "Environment Pack" adding two new Action Mode environments and a "Puzzle Pack" adding 15 new weapons. No, wait ... puzzles. Definitely puzzles. Each pack will set you back 100 MS Points ($1.25).












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mr.ESC @ Apr 7th 2008 4:08PM
O...M...G!
Poker Samsh DLC!!! YES!!!!
/Sarcasm
(I'm aware is a good game but this week is about Ikaruga)
Bloo @ Apr 7th 2008 4:09PM
I already own it for the Dreamcast but the online co-op will have me buying it again...
E.J. @ Apr 7th 2008 4:40PM
Too true. I found a GC copy a few years ago after much scouring in Orange County for $25.
I don't mind spending another $10 for some online action, as long as Xbox Live is working. Zing!
Zamzoph @ Apr 7th 2008 4:18PM
I'm able to get through levels 1-3 just fine, but then level 4 is the real KILLER. It's a good thing you get more continues the more often you play the GC game so that that part actually becomes passable. When you reach infinite continues at about ten hours or so, you can actually play it with a friend without him screwing you over!
baby sea tuna @ Apr 7th 2008 4:24PM
Pew Pew!
Roofie @ Apr 7th 2008 4:26PM
I'm glad now that I never actually managed to get my hands on a copy of Ikaruga for the GC, because that would have been more expensive and lacking in features of the XBLA version.
I'm really excited about this old(ish) game.
t_m @ Apr 7th 2008 4:32PM
Me neither.
It was impossible to get hold of...
Obie @ Apr 7th 2008 4:55PM
A buddy of mine won't shut up about Icaruga, now that the game has online co-op I might just give it a shot.
Hippoeater @ Apr 7th 2008 5:34PM
Glad I sold my Dreamcast copy for 100 bucks when I did! :p
Vince @ Apr 7th 2008 6:16PM
getting through the levels is nothing. let me know when you can full chain them.
i used to be able to chain the first two stages, way back when on the DC. it's about time i had a game to waste my life on again.
Foetoid @ Apr 7th 2008 6:51PM
I'm sure everyone has seen the clip of the guy playing the arcade version using two ships at once to take down the 5th level without being hit. Someone should post that godly skill here, i'm late for work LOL.
kevinski @ Apr 8th 2008 12:06AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qzbMm-atIo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZg031dnnQQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjgmlzKwkz8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoACmVddKxw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToBdzV7w5Pc
Steve Viglio @ Apr 7th 2008 7:31PM
Will Ikaruga be in HD? That would finally give me a reason to buy a 360.
waynski1457 @ Apr 8th 2008 12:51AM
ahh, the game that i saved my money for instead of buying the COD maps. totally worth it tho...
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Keiichi @ Apr 20th 2008 8:19AM
Ten bucks, huh. Around five quid. I bet GameStation still charge triple that for the GameCube version pre-owned...