Days of Arcade promotion coming to XBLA March 18; Lode Runner, six other titles coming soon
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Mar 5th 2009 at 12:35PM } 
Aside from Game Night, we won't know which games are coming which weeks until Major Nelson announces them on the Mondays preceeding their Wednesday releases. However, as the keen-eyed mathmaticians among you have already noticed, with seven titles dropping in six weeks, one XBLA Wednesday will bring us a double dose of downloadable distractions. We've already canceled our Spring Break excursion to Cabo San Lucas in a fit of breathless anticipation.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
BxGT @ Mar 5th 2009 12:39PM
ABOUT time we get the dishwasher.
Rhamsey @ Mar 5th 2009 2:26PM
agreed, ive that game was awesome, and better than some real arcade games.
iFester @ Mar 5th 2009 12:41PM
Sure hope Peggle comes out for XBLA before the 18th. It's been strongly hinted it's coming out this month.
DarkTetsuya @ Mar 5th 2009 12:46PM
Damn, I remember way back when Lode Runner was originally announced. It feels like forever ago!
Hoping for two things:
- Online Multiplayer (I forget if it was announced or not)
- LEVEL EDITOR!
Neuromancer @ Mar 5th 2009 3:29PM
Not sure about online coop but you can definately make your own levels.
RazorD @ Mar 5th 2009 12:44PM
I guess this means its likely Peggle will come next wednesday then... surely it has to be one of their biggest (if not the biggest) arcade titles..
Jerk Face @ Mar 5th 2009 12:49PM
I can't wait to bust that beast out! It's been long enough since I've played the PC version that I'll drop some space bucks on it. Especially for the achievements!
RazorD @ Mar 5th 2009 12:53PM
Exactly, don't think i've ever been more excited for a XBLA release. Even castle crashers and braid didn't get me as desperate for it.
Popcap clearly just know how to make legal drugs in the form of "Casual" Games
Whingnut @ Mar 5th 2009 12:45PM
IGN has Galactrix slated for April 1st
Michael Paul @ Mar 5th 2009 1:15PM
A guy at work got the PC version of Galactrix, and apparently it locks up after an hour or so.
I sure hope the delay getting to XBLA is due to those kinds of bugs being kicked out of our version...
Markez @ Mar 5th 2009 3:17PM
Heard the DS version turned out kinda ugly as well :(
xx Beta Max xx @ Mar 5th 2009 1:15PM
Can't wait to get started Running my Loads.
Jonman @ Mar 5th 2009 1:22PM
Why isn't Peggle included in this promotion? I would have through that it's going to be one of XBLA's bigger titles.
TheDave @ Mar 5th 2009 1:44PM
"Hasbro Family Game Night"
What is the deal with this game?
It sounds ALLOT more like SEVEN individual games, with EACH of them costing $10! (800MSP)
Someone needs to explain this a bit more.
Social Outlaw @ Mar 5th 2009 1:53PM
I can't wait for Lode Runner. Ahh, nostalgia
343 Guilty Fart @ Mar 5th 2009 2:04PM
Speaking of Major Nelson, where the hell has he been lately? It's like they cancelled Major's Minute. I actually enjoy watching those.
WiNG [XBL&Steam: WiNGSPANTT] from lifeinagame.com @ Mar 5th 2009 2:22PM
Where's Peggle? Where's Magic the Gathering? and where the HELL are my pants?
J @ Mar 5th 2009 2:30PM
Looks like another great time for Arcade!
Martin @ Mar 5th 2009 3:11PM
Fuck yes, I played a lot of Lode Runner growing up ... I think it was on the original Gameboy? Pretty sure it was.
patrickhuynguyen @ Mar 5th 2009 7:14PM
They better include the level editor on Loderunner! That's what made it so great on the Atari and Apple