Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[X3F TV -- Unlock Dishwasher's Joystiq-inspired 'Peter Moore Achievement']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/02/x3f-tv-unlock-dishwashers-joystiq-inspired-peter-moore-achi/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/02/x3f-tv-unlock-dishwashers-joystiq-inspired-peter-moore-achi/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/02/x3f-tv-unlock-dishwashers-joystiq-inspired-peter-moore-achi/#commentsFiled under:

Now that The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai is out on Xbox Live Arcade, you can finally unlock the Joystiq-inspired 'Peter Moore Achievement.' Grabbing the achievement is pretty simple. All you have to do is hit the Guide button during one of the game's guitar sections. In this episode of X3F TV, we show you the easiest way to do that. Just follow the video's instructions for a quick (and awesome) 8 Gamerpoints.

To all the developers out there: Feel free to ask us to come up with your achievements. We're really good at it.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- Unlock Dishwasher's Joystiq-inspired 'Peter Moore Achievement' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Action fans, rejoice! The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai has officially landed on Xbox Live Arcade. Taking a few pages from the Ninja Gaiden and God of War handbooks, Dishwasher offers some sweet, combo-tastic action. Check out the latest episode of XBLA in Brief and see if it's worth your time (hint: it is).

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Q Entertainment sends word that fresh Meteos Wars DLC is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. Entitled the Galaxy Pack, the new DLC contains nine new planets for the game, including two planets that are entirely new to the Meteos series. Should you deem such content worthy, it will run you 350.

JoystiqMeteos Wars 'Galaxy Pack' DLC falls from the sky originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week on XBLA in Brief, we look at UNO RUSH, a speedy new take on the classic card game. Players have to adjust their hands quickly and play as many cards as possible on every turn. It sounds easy, but each turn is only a few seconds long, meaning you have to plan ahead. Check out the video above and see if UNO RUSH will be pulling 800 from your account.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: UNO RUSH originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>card-gamecasuallive-arcademgsMicrosoftmicrosoft-game-studiosUnouno-rushx3f-tvxblaxbla-in-briefxbox-live-arcadeWed, 25 Mar 2009 14:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Age of Booty gets Avatar support March 25 ... maybe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/20/age-of-booty-gets-avatar-support-march-25-maybe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/20/age-of-booty-gets-avatar-support-march-25-maybe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/20/age-of-booty-gets-avatar-support-march-25-maybe/#comments A recent forum post by Capcom senior producer Daryl Allison hints that something to do with Avatars and Age of Booty will be revealed next Wednesday, March 25. The title of the post simply reads "Age of Booty - Xbox Avatars Set Sail." We're guessing this means that Capcom will be adding Avatar support to Age of Booty. Another possibility is that Avatars will receive some Age of Booty themed clothing. We're kind of hoping for the second possibility, because our Avatar is just dying for a peg leg.

We've contacted the folks at Capcom in hopes that they might clear up this confusion. We'll update this post when we receive new information.

[Update: As reader Johnathan points out, the Capcom post more than likely refers to the Avatar support that was announced in January. Originally slated for a February release, it has yet to see the light of day. Bet your booties (get it?) that Avatar support will arrive next week.]

JoystiqAge of Booty gets Avatar support March 25 ... maybe originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The shortest, easiest way to say it: Hasbro Family Game Night lets you play Hasbro board games on your TV. There's not much more to say, really. Oh, each game will cost you 800. Before the anger starts flowing, you should know that most of these games cost more in the real world. Check out the latest XBLA in Brief and decide if Hasbro Family Game Night deserves a shelf in your digital game closet.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Hasbro Family Game Night originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week, 360 fans get both Crystal Defenders and Peggle. As luck would have it, both games are actually pretty good. Two good games in one week? What have we done to deserve this? Of course, they aren't free -- they're 800 each. Still, they're both worth at least trying. Check out the latest episode of XBLA in Brief and see if either one is for you.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Crystal Defenders, Peggle originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Neither game is terribly exciting to watch, but something about the illicit nature of the videos makes it hard to look away. Find them both after the break.

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JoystiqSpace Invaders Extreme and Yosumin Live! XBLA videos leaked originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apart from the fact that it's missing the original theme song -- which was the best ever, FYI -- the XBLA version of Death Tank is the same Death Tank we know and love. Of course, not everyone is familiar with the original Saturn game (which could only be unlocked as a mini-game in Powerslave or Duke Nukem 3D). For fans and newcomers alike, we present the latest XBLA in Brief.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Death Tank originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week, XBLA in Brief takes a look at 3 on 3 NHL Arcade and the (sort of) surprise release, Minesweeper Flags. Let's put it this way, one of them is a decent game and the other is a retread of a freeware PC game that you probably already have on your computer right now. Watch and enjoy.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: NHL Arcade, Minesweeper Flags originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week on XBLA in Brief, we take a look at R-Type Dimensions, a new compilation of R-Type and R-Type 2 in one fancy Arcade package. You want 2D graphics? You got 'em. Remixed 3D graphics? Those are in there too. Crazy 2D and 3D camera options? Oh yeah. About the only thing it doesn't have is an attractive price: It's 1200 points. Still, hardcore shooter fans should take notice.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: R-Type Dimensions originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqXBLA in Brief: FunTown Mahjong originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hot on the heels of the announcement of Crystal Defenders for Xbox Live Arcade, 1UP reveals that Square Enix has still more planned for the download service. The next announced title will be Yosumin Live, a port of a Japanese puzzle game originally designed for the DS, which was first rumored -- and more or less confirmed -- early this month. The game requires players to connect blocks of the same color diagonally, thus eliminating all the blocks in between. The further apart the two original block, the bigger the score. If it sounds confusing, you can check out a video of the original after the break.

It looks like Square Enix isn't stopping there, as 1UP reports that the press release announces that the company plans to release "a steady stream of its popular titles -- as well as original content" on XBLA in the future. Exactly what these titles will be remains to be seen. It's possible Square Enix will draw from its catalog of mobile games or, dare we dream, even its catalog of RPGs.

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JoystiqSquare Enix prepares "steady stream" of titles for XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We once speculated that Frogger 2 began life as a mobile phone game, but now it looks like XBLA is getting one for real. Famitsu (via IGN) reports that the Square Enix mobile game Crystal Defenders is headed to Xbox Live Arcade, the PSN and WiiWare. For those not familiar with the game, its a tower defense title that first saw release on mobile phones and the iPod (check out a trailer here). Though the article is apparently unclear, it seems that the XBLA and PSN versions are different from the WiiWare version as the magazine refers to them as "evolved ports" of the original.

Details on the release date and price have not yet been announced. As XBLA currently lacks any sort of real time strategy -- though there is a decent turn based game -- we'll be keepying our eye on Crystal Defenders.

JoystiqSquare Enix's Crystal Defenders to defend Live Arcade originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After a week on hiatus, XBLA in Brief is back with a brand new episode. This week, we bring you The Maw, a surprisingly enjoyable action adventure title. Feed Maw all the animals he can stomach (hint: a lot) and watch him grow and gain lots of nifty powers. Oh, and did we mention the game is gorgeous? Yeah, well it is. Check out the latest episode and see if it's for you.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: The Maw originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's face it, 2008's XBLA lineup did not go out with a bang. One week later, the first XBLA title brings in the new year with about the same level of excitement. Yes, Interpol brings all the excitement of hidden item searching to Xbox Live Arcade. We're not exactly sure we were really craving it in the first place, but it's here now whether we like it or not. Check out the latest episode of XBLA in Brief to see if spotting random objects is for you.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Interpol originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The last XBLA game we will receive in 2008 is Merv Griffin's Crosswords. We're not exactly sure what to make of that, honestly. Hopefully, you can figure out what to make of it by watching our latest installment of XBLA in Brief. Whatever you think of this week's offering, just remember that an entirely new year of Xbox Live Arcade goodness begins tomorrow. Here's hoping 2009 is even better.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Merv Griffin's Crosswords originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are lots and lots of puzzle games on Xbox Live Arcade, but this one, Puzzle Arcade, is a real puzzle game. That is to say you actually put together jigsaw puzzles. If you just can't piece that together, check out the latest episode of XBLA in Brief. We'll help you puzzle it out.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Puzzle Arcade originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Super Street Fighter II HD Remix, according to associate product manager John Diamonon, has sold in excess of 250,000 copies and is "on its way to becoming the highest grossing digital title ever." Diamonon states that the game has already broken both day one and week one records -- the game debuted November 25 and 26 on PSN and XBLA, respectively -- and he adds that the game is likely to best the 30 day record as well. Diamonon proceeds to thank everyone involved, stating that the game was "a labor of love for everyone involved" and then thanks the fans themselves for keeping the title "relevant" for well over a decade.

There's a lesson here, kids. Nostalgia sells, but high definition nostalgia really sells.

JoystiqStreet Fighter II HD breaks records, over 250K sold originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sega has officially announced that it is bringing Outrun Arcade Online to Xbox Live Arcade. The game is being developed by Sumo Digital, the team responsible for the recent Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (on which Outrun Arcade Online appears to be based). It will be enhanced to include high definition graphics and will feature online play for up to six players. Outrun Arcade Online includes 10 different Ferrari cars and 15 different tracks on which to race them. And, of course, it wouldn't be Outrun without the music ... and the hot girl in the passenger seat. The game is expected to drop in early 2009. Check out the first screens in the gallery below and the debut trailer after the break.

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This week on XBLA in Brief, we take Dash of Destruction for a spin. As you've no doubt heard by now, Dash of Destruction is available for free on Xbox Live Arcade. The reason: it's a sponsored game that was primarily created to help sell Doritos. No seriously, you can see the word Doritos right there on the title screen. So, how does Dash of Destruction stack up to that other free advertising game on XBLA? Watch the latest episode to find out.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Dash of Destruction originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've got ourselves a twofer this week. On the one hand we have a new version of the formerly DS exclusive (and well received) puzzle game Meteos Wars. On the other, we have a new multi-directional shooter by the name of PowerUp Forever. Find out if either one is for you by watching the latest episode of XBLA in Brief above. We also have a brand new feature this week. Below you will find the Xbox Live Marketplace links to the trial versions of each game. So, if you decide you'd like to give one of them a go on your Xbox 360, you can queue it up for download without even leaving your computer. How sweet is that? (Answer: totally flipping sweet).

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JoystiqX3F TV: XBLA in Brief: Meteos Wars: PowerUp Forever originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday is upon us, and that means it's time for some new games. This week, we're treated to the Q? Entertainment puzzler Meteos Wars and multi-directional shooter PowerUp Forever from Namco Bandai. The former has made a long journey all the way from the Nintendo DS and the latter ... has power-ups. Should you desire, you can pick them both up for 800 Microsoft Points. These are the only new releases on the Xbox 360 this week, so if you just have to have a new game, they're your only choice.

Download Meteos Wars trial game from Xbox Live Marketplace

Download PowerUp Forever trial game from Xbox Live Marketplace

Gallery: Meteos (XBLA)

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Looks like the rumor was true, as both Meteos Wars and PowerUp Forever are officially heading to Xbox Live Arcade this week. Meteos Wars is an XBLA version of the Q Entertainment puzzler title with expanded multiplayer (including Xbox Live play), while PowerUp Forever is a shooter from Blitz (the folks behind SpongeBob Squarepants Underpants Slam) and published by Namco Bandai. PowerUp Forever features procedurally generated environments, a unique "growth mechanic" (whatever that is) and, get this, power-ups.

Both PowerUp Forever and Meteos Wars will be available this Wednesday for 800 points each.

Gallery: Meteos (XBLA)



Source -- Meteos Wars page on Xbox.com
Source -- PowerUp Forever page on Namco Bandai Games

JoystiqMeteos Wars and PowerUp Forever on XBLA this Wednesday originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft has announced a special deal for the holidays. In addition to the XBLM Deal of the Week -- the Legendary Map Pack is still on sale for Gold members, by the way -- Microsoft is also running the Friendship is Free promotion. Until the end of December, a select group of Xbox Live Arcade games will not require a Gold membership for online play. In other words, Silver members will be able to try online play in these games for free. The Friendship is Free promotion is active right now for the following Xbox Live Arcade games:
Remember, Friendship is Free only lasts until the end of December, so get playing.

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If you've been playing (deep breath) Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix lately, chances are you've been positively rocking out to the revamped soundtrack. As it turns out, Capcom actually partnered with Overclocked Remix, a website that specializes in remixing game music, to create the soundtrack for SSFIITHDR. Gamers from all over the planet supplied the tracks for the soundtrack, and now OC Remix is giving away the entire soundtrack for free. That's precisely zero dollars. The soundtrack is being offered both as a full album download and as individual MP3s of each track. So, head over to OC Remix and get yourself some free music.

Note: As of this writing, we've had trouble getting the OC Remix site to load.

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We know what you're thinking. A bear? Teamed up with a bird? It sounds insane, we know. Somehow, though, somehow it works. Joining a bear with a bird seemingly creates the perfect platforming duo. Honestly though, is any stranger than an Italian plumber taking out his wrath on sadistic, sentient mushrooms? Now a bear riding a plumber, that would be weird. Find out why the bear / bird combo works very well in the latest episode of XBLA in Brief, in which we take a look at Banjo Kazooie.

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JoystiqX3F TV - XBLA in Brief: Banjo Kazooie originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After the title was delayed -- presumably so those who pre-ordered Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts could feel a little more special -- Microsoft has announced that the original Banjo Kazooie will finally be headed to Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday. The game will be available for the price of 1200 Microsoft Points (been seeing that price a lot lately, haven't we?) and features Banjo and his pal Kazooie in the original game that launched the series way back on the Nintendo 64. Apart from being one of the more well-known platformers, Banjo Kazooie also offers connectivity with Nuts & Bolts, allowing gamers to unlock new content in the XBLA game by playing its console-bound cousin.

JoystiqBanjo and Kazooie head to XBLA this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is it folks. After a long, long wait, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is finally here. If you've been waiting for the game to finally release, chances are that you don't really need this episode of XBLA in Brief to sway you one way or the other. Still, we've pledged ourselves to provide this service and, dang it, that's what we intend to do. Check out the latest episode and ponder with us just why (oh why) Capcom decided to remove any kind of CPU controlled opponents from the trial version.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After its official announcement well over a year ago, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is finally landing on Xbox Live Arcade. For the always controversial price of 1200 Microsoft Points, you get a completely redrawn cast of characters and a while slew of reworked backgrounds. Let's not forget the game comes with some revamped tunes as well. Oh, and of course there's the (reportedly) improved netcode too, which will hopefully smooth out those online wrinkles.

Go get the trial game and tell us what you think. Was it worth the wait? For that matter, is it worth the scratch? Basically, is it the best around?

JoystiqSuper Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix dragon punches XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After a week with no XBLA games, we were ready to sink our teeth into something new. This week, we not only get A Kingdom for Keflings, but it also happens to be the first Xbox 360 game that lets players use their Avatar as a playable character. We take the game and our Avatar for a spin in the latest episode of XBLA in Brief. Check it out in the video above.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: A Kingdom for Keflings originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're so sorry, other game trailers, but your day has come. "Starry Night?" Bested. "Mad World?" Beaten. What game managed to beat some of the best game trailers ever created? You're going to be surprised, but it's Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. We absolutely will not spoil it for you, so your just going to have to watch. We suggest that you do so right now. And remember, sweep the leg.

Lest you don't get the reference, you can find a helpful video after the break.

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JoystiqStreet Fighter II HD: Best trailer ever originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After no announcement earlier this week and the discovery of three new titles on the Arcade Hits page on Xbox.com, we were fairly certain there would be no new Xbox Live Arcade title this week. After checking the Marketplace this morning, our suspicions have been confirmed. There is no new title, but Worms, Feeding Frenzy, and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 have all had their prices slashed to 400 Microsoft Points. So, we've got a hardcore fighter, a casual fish eating simulator and one of the best party games around all for only five bucks each. It's not new, but it's not bad if you've ever thought about picking one of these up.

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Last week, Microsoft announced that Ninjabee's upcoming city builder A Kingdom for Keflings will be the first Xbox 360 game to allow players to play as their own Avatar. We spoke with Ninjabee following the announcement and now we have some exclusive new screens and a new trailer showcasing Avatars in A Kingdom for Keflings. Whether you decide to help your Keflings construct their village or just punt them like footballs is up to you. Somehow, we imagine the former is more likely to get your Keflings to dance at your feet, though. Check out the new trailer embedded above and the new screens in the gallery below.

Also, Ninjabee's logo, the ninja bee, needs his own game. Period.

JoystiqNew screens and trailer of Avatars in Kingdom for Keflings originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Yup. No new game on XBLA this week. These new Arcade Hits are all we get.

Microsoft has yet to make any official announcements, but it looks like some new Xbox Live Arcade Hits are headed to our favorite download service. Three new titles have appeared on the official Xbox.com Arcade Hits page: Feeding Frenzy, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and Worms. All of them are listed at a new price of 400 Microsoft Points ($5), half of their original 800 Point price. We checked Xbox Live Marketplace and all three titles are still listed at their original price, so right now all we're really waiting for is an announcement from Microsoft. Given that Wednesday is the day that Xbox Live Arcade announcements are made, we wouldn't be suprirsed if these new discounts are announced today or tomorrow. We'll update this post when we have new information.

After all, Worms + Friends = Party.

JoystiqWorms, UMK3, Feeding Frenzy now on XBLA Hits page [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After quietly canceling the XBLA version of Talisman way back in August, GiantRealm has posted an article detailing what went wrong with the game's development. Adam Boyes, Director of Production at Capcom Entertainment, explains that the problem arose late in development, when the team realized some early decisions weren't panning out. Boyes said the team realized that many gamers wouldn't be wiling to sit down for a 3-5 hour online game and, because the game is turn based, players would literally be doing nothing 80% of the time in a 6 player game. Of course, if you're stuck in a game where no one is using a headset, things get even worse.

Unfortunately, by the time these problems were recognized, the team didn't have enough time or money to fix them. We all know the rest. Still, Boyes says that a Talisman game "will be made" and that Capcom will be more than willing to share its lessons with the creators.

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JoystiqCapcom on Talisman cancellation originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gamerscore Blog has announced that A Kingdom for Keflings, the upcoming XBLA game from NinjaBee, will be available on November 19, the same day as the release of the New Xbox Experience. More importantly, GSB has announced something about as surprising as something that isn't surprising at all: Avatars can be used as playable characters in the game. You may recall that the game was shown though not mentioned in a recent video about Avatars. In the game, players can use their Avatar as the giant character, ordering their Keflings around and building their city. As you can see in the screen above, up to four players can play in the same game. The announcement also adds that A Kingdom for Keflings "works perfectly" with the NXE's party system. We hope party experience is a bit more seamless than it is with older 360 games.

A Kingdom for Keflings will launch on November 19 for 800 Microsoft Points.

JoystiqKingdom for Keflings launches with NXE, Avatars playable originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car combat games are few and far between these days. Good car combat games are even fewer and further. Car combat fans rejoice, because today marks the release of Vigilante 8 Arcade on Xbox Live Arcade. We took the trial version for a spin and we liked what we played. Take a look at this weeks installment of XBLA in Brief and see if the game is up your alley.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Vigilante 8 Arcade originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week on XBLA in Brief, we look at two radically different games. On the one hand, we have an RPG filled with disgusting creatures and filthy dialogue and on the other we have a family friendly trivia game. They are Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness: Episode 2 and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, respectively. Also, one of the games has a digital Jeff Foxworthy. We'll let you figure out which. Check out the latest episode to see how the games stack up.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Penny Arcade Episode 2, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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During our extensive video tour of the New Xbox Experience, we managed to miss that an old feature has actually been removed. Specifically, we're talking about the ability to download all Xbox Live Arcade games automatically. We're not sure how many people actually use the feature, but for those that like to at least try every XBLA game (or those that started a weekly video series about XBLA), it was pretty handy. When MTV's Stephen Totilo asked Microsoft's John Schappert about the removal of the feature, Schappert replied, "You actually use that?"

While the reason why the feature has gone missing remains a mystery, Totilo was told "it may come back in a future release." We'll just have to wait an see. Get your own hands on the otherwise feature-packed NXE when it debuts next month.

JoystiqNo automatic XBLA downloads for the NXE originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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