Xbox Live Buying Spree, Help Me

DHS Odium

Alright, so I recently got a special gift in the form of a bunch of $10 Zune cards. Now, I do own a Zune, but I do not use the store, so I plan on using these on Xbox Live.

The thing is, and I didn't realize this until I went to the transaction history page due to the new DRM Licensing tool for the 360 (old broke, got a new one), they have a time limit.

So, I need to use these points pretty soon. I have a total of 7320, but it says only 5280 must be used before the expire, the rest are leftovers from bought points cards.

So I need your help spending like $66 on Live. I was considering the add-ons to Oblivion, those will take a chunk out of the points, and I really enjoyed the base game. Are both Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles worth it?

For Arcade games, I already own:
Pac-Man CE
Uno
Boom Boom Rocket
Feeding Frenzy
Luxor 2
Penny Arcade Adventure 1
Rez HD
Geometry Wars
Worms
Small Arms
Contra
Yaris, Totemball and Aegis Wing (not that it matters in this case)
Carcassone
Catan
Alien Hominid
Astropop
Outpost Kaloki X
Robotron
Time Pilot
Undertow

I already own Lumines and Puzzle Quest on the PSP. And SotN.

What is left for me to buy, that is a quality experience? I like a pretty wide range of games. I may also go on a buying spree on Rock Band, but songs are small fries, I need to use these points fast. Thanks for any help. In the meantime I plan to check out reviews for some of these games that look interesting.

Daedalus

Shivering Isles is worth it. Hell, it's better than Oblivion. Dunno about KotN.

Go get Rock Band, that'll make your decisions here easier.

One Thousand Cables

Daedalus wrote: »

Go get Rock Band, that'll make your decisions here easier.

firewaterword

Yeah, I never played Knights of the Nine, but Shivering Isles was amazing. It fixed a lot of the things I didn't really like about the base game. I really, really liked it.

DHS Odium

I have Rock Band, I guess I wasn't clear enough in the wording in my last post. Yes, I'm buying songs, but they dont cost nearly enough to burn through all of this, though I'm sure some of you would be able to. I'm real picky with music.

ChaosandQuiet

Try Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. You will not regret it.

Local H Jay

Also, don't forget the other shit in the Marketplace.
When I have extra points I look at what they have for movies and watch any ones that I want to see.

firewaterword

ChaosandQuiet wrote: »

Try Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. You will not regret it.

Good call. Great game.

fragglefart

Heavy Weapon gets my vote.

MechMantis

Knights of the Nine IS worth it.


Get it.

TheSuperWoot

I did not find Geometry Wars on that list, you must rectify this mistake.

firewaterword

MechMantis wrote: »

Knights of the Nine IS worth it.


Get it.

Not to derail, but do you think it's worth renting the GOTY to go through it? I have the base game on the PC, and did Shivering Isles on the 360. I've heard they made it look even better on the PS3, so I'm looking for an excuse to check it out on my new one.

Scrumtrulescent

If you enjoy causing yourself mental anguish, I suggest N+ and a couple extra controllers after you break your first

MyNameIsWalrus

Scrumtrulescent wrote: »

If you enjoy causing yourself mental anguish, I suggest N+ and a couple extra controllers after you break your first

This.

Ikaruga if you like shmups,
maybe Streets of Rage 2,
and Bionic Commando Rearmed should be coming out soon.

EDIT: Aces of the Galaxy is supposed to be solid.

DHS Odium

Heh, I do own Geometry Wars (originally listed as Galaxy Wars - oops). I have SotN on PSP. Heavy Weapon I played the demo of, and liked, that's a maybe. I'm also considering E4, I liked the demo.

Puzzle Quest I mentioned I already have on PSP, Ikaruga I have on the GameCube.

I might rent some movies, but I have an almost full 20GB harddrive, and an HDDVD player, PS3 for Blu-ray, and Cable for other HD stuff. I doubt I'll find much on the Video Marketplace.

Gyral

RezHD is pure awesome in shooter form. And I enjoyed the Penny Arcade game, though it certainly aimed at the fans.

mooshoepork

edit: I fail.

edit2: COD 4 map packs?

Impersonator

Don't you guys read the OP? damn

Ashendark

Shivering Isles is the only sensible decision. It's totally worth it!

Also Marble Blast Ultra, Worms and maybe N+.

edit: will have to clear some hdd space for shivering isles though, its 994mb.

TheGreat2nd

Assault Heroes 1 and 2
Marble Blast Ultra
Roogoo
Ikaruga

You certainly have a bunch of good XBLA games already.
Maybe some Xbox Classics?

Gdiguy

If you like puzzle games, I highly recommend Super Puzzle Fighter & Puzzle Quest... I also had a lot of fun with Geon and E4 (Every Extend Extra Extreme?)

and N+ is a great game that everyone should own

*edit

also Switchball is awesome

Grammaton Cleric

Assault Heroes 1 and 2 seconded...

...also I LOVE the pinball game on there.

MechMantis

firewaterword wrote: »

MechMantis wrote: »

Knights of the Nine IS worth it.


Get it.

Not to derail, but do you think it's worth renting the GOTY to go through it? I have the base game on the PC, and did Shivering Isles on the 360. I've heard they made it look even better on the PS3, so I'm looking for an excuse to check it out on my new one.

Mmmmmaybe.

The awesome part of it is the gear scavenger hunt, so if you aren't going to be able to keep the gear, then, well...


It's pretty pointless.

Valic

I would spend $66 Dollars on hats for your favorite Pinata If I were you.

Legacy

20 copies of N+.

DeathPrawn

My must-buys you don't yet have:
- N+ (it's an unhealthy relationship. It abuses you, and yet you love it so)
- Ikaruga
- Bomberman (nobody's mentioned it yet?!)
- Ticket To Ride

If you're really desperate to spend money, you can get Commandos 3. It's supposed to be decent, and it gets you into the beta for Super Street Fighter 2 HD Remix (or whatever silly name it's called).

Poker Smash is pretty cool if you like Panel de Pon type games. Try the demo if you dig puzzle games.