PAX 2009: Lode Runner dropping to 800 points on September 14

by Kevin Kelly { Sep 5th 2009 at 4:00PM }

The new version of Lode Runner for XBLA was launched earlier this year in April at a price point of 800 points ($10). Microsoft quickly flip-flopped and said the game was incorrectly priced, subsequently correcting the price to 1200 points ($15), which caused a massive amount of complaining ... but no price reduction reverse. (Or what they call a "flop-flip").

It only took Microsoft four months, but the company is now flopping back to the 800 points price for one week. Starting September 14 through September 20, you can download the game for the price it originally debuted at, and what developer Tozai considers the "sweet spot." It has 272 levels, a map editor, and a robust community component waiting on people to run around in search of gold at a reduced price.

Gallery: Lode Runner (XBLA)

Tags: Lode-Runner, PAX, PAX-2009, Tozai, XBLA

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

sony boy (6 years til sony man child!) @ Sep 5th 2009 4:08PM

who the hell is that guy on that pic??? is that...that... lode runner guy???

jynxycat @ Sep 5th 2009 4:08PM

There's a joke somewhere about dropping a 'lode'.

Special Agent Steve @ Sep 5th 2009 4:16PM

I blew my load.

.... that wasn't it.

[ArchiGamer] @ Sep 5th 2009 4:38PM

I'm...pushing my load?

...wait..

Special Agent Steve @ Sep 5th 2009 4:44PM

Oh, I got it.

My load is now only 10$.

Dave @ Sep 5th 2009 5:01PM

loading......

loading......

Kyattsuai @ Sep 5th 2009 5:24PM

Nick Manning would be proud.

Tomsta666 @ Sep 5th 2009 4:10PM

I fondly remember playing the GameBoy version when I was a kid. So I was stoked to see an XBLA version, but not so stoked at the 1200 points price point. I played the trial and while it still retained the charm of Hyper Lode Runner I really didn't want to cough up 1200 points (£10) for it. But i'd be more than willing to bite at 800!!

iluvmyzune @ Sep 5th 2009 4:12PM

first permanent price on xbl evarr

iluvmyzune @ Sep 5th 2009 4:21PM

i fail at remembering to add words to my sentences

Exu @ Sep 5th 2009 4:21PM

Too little too late, the game is still crap.

copa @ Sep 5th 2009 6:50PM

They needed to sell this for $10 before Shadow Complex, Batman, Beatles, and Scribblenauts came out. Then I might have had some free time to check it out.

the new easy @ Sep 5th 2009 6:16PM

golly gee, if only i had waited

Cyantre @ Sep 5th 2009 4:37PM

I've had this game on my Xbox 360 as a trial waiting for this price drop, because I knew it would eventually go down to 800, even if only for a promotional period. I did the same thing for the Penny Arcade games.

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Sep 5th 2009 4:55PM

I thought the game was alright (back when I owned an Xbox 360).

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Sep 5th 2009 6:27PM

Why the hell do I get down-voted for thinking a game is good?
Eat me, fanboys.

[ArchiGamer] @ Sep 5th 2009 6:33PM

The interwebs is a weird place.

Lurkero @ Sep 5th 2009 6:19PM

I guess I could have waited, but the demo showed so much promise I didn't have a problem paying $15.

The game is certainly stuffed with content, and playing the co-op mode is too fun. I love it.

There are much worse games that have a price tag of $20 or more.

Hak Foo @ Sep 6th 2009 1:46AM

It is about time. I've been waiting for months for this to happen. 800 points is a spur of the moment, I'll buy without too much thought, price point. 1200 points is just too much and is difficult for me to part with.

Now I'm just waiting for Trials to drop in price.