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Summer of XBLA Love 2009 - Dishwasher, PQ: Galactrix, Uno Rush and more
RainbowDespair
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From MajorNelson's blog:
"The Days of Arcade are coming
Starting March 18th, we’re kicking off the Days of Arcade promotion. Much like the Summer of Arcade last year, (but bigger) the Arcade team has lined up six-weeks of blockbuster titles :
The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai
Flock
Hasbro Family Game Night
Lode Runner
Outrun Online Arcade
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
UNO Rush
First out of the gate on March 18th is Hasbro Family Game Night. Following that, I’ll post each Monday what that weeks Arcade release will be.
As you can see, that we’ve got seven titles..for a six-week promotion. The Arcade team decided they’re going to surprise you one week when they double up the fun."
I have to say, I'm a little disappointed. Dishwasher: Dead Samurai looks incredible (like a 2D version of Devil May Cry, complete with guitar controller co-op mode), Puzzle Quest: Galactrix should be fun (although it's disappointing that it's not out yet since it's already available for the PC), and I'm a sucker for Lode Runner, but those are probably the only titles I'll buy from the list. It's not like last year where I ended up buying all 5 games (Geo Wars 2, Galaga Legions, Braid, Castle Crashers, and Bionic Commando: Rearmed) and ended up loving 4 (didn't care much for Bionic Commando).
"The Days of Arcade are coming
Starting March 18th, we’re kicking off the Days of Arcade promotion. Much like the Summer of Arcade last year, (but bigger) the Arcade team has lined up six-weeks of blockbuster titles :
The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai
Flock
Hasbro Family Game Night
Lode Runner
Outrun Online Arcade
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
UNO Rush
First out of the gate on March 18th is Hasbro Family Game Night. Following that, I’ll post each Monday what that weeks Arcade release will be.
As you can see, that we’ve got seven titles..for a six-week promotion. The Arcade team decided they’re going to surprise you one week when they double up the fun."
I have to say, I'm a little disappointed. Dishwasher: Dead Samurai looks incredible (like a 2D version of Devil May Cry, complete with guitar controller co-op mode), Puzzle Quest: Galactrix should be fun (although it's disappointing that it's not out yet since it's already available for the PC), and I'm a sucker for Lode Runner, but those are probably the only titles I'll buy from the list. It's not like last year where I ended up buying all 5 games (Geo Wars 2, Galaga Legions, Braid, Castle Crashers, and Bionic Commando: Rearmed) and ended up loving 4 (didn't care much for Bionic Commando).
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Please tell me that is what I think it is.
EDIT: Okay, I looked it up. It's NOT what I thought it was, but it should still be cool.
I thought it was going to be like playing Guitar Hero for the soundtrack while the other guy plays the game. The more accurate the guitarist is to the song, the stronger the main character gets. Ah well, a phantom guitar running around and killing people is still cool.
Last summer was so much cooler.
If what you think it is consists of pure unadulterated awesome, then yes, it is what you're thinking of.
"New game modes with guitar peripheral: The Dishwasher has arcade co-op, drop-in solo campaign co-op, and drop-in solo phantom guitar co-op using the guitar peripheral. Phantom guitar players can unload electric death by playing wicked solos, perform basic movement, and use the guitar's motion control to rip through enemies with a razor-sharp headstock."
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Capcom, I know your making it! Where is Mega Man 10!?!?
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I was the same way I loved 4 of them but didn't care for Braid which I can't stand but I will pick up Dishwasher and Puzzle Quest as well not sure what else, I really hope Peggle is out soon though because that's the game that should be included on this list.
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I am interested in The Dishwasher and Outrun Online Arcade, even if it will be the 3rd time I buy that game.
I really hope that's the case, I love Peggle.
So glad to see it come back. That'll probably be a purchase from me, since I played the crap out of the XNA demo. I don't know much of anything about the other titles, so I'll wait and play the demos when it comes out.
XBLA has been kind of quiet as of late; as much of an XBLA fiend as I've been, I honestly haven't bought anything in months.
Man, Outrun.
Armaggedon just past Certification so comming soon. This fall or Christmas if I had to guess
If its just got passed Cert is sooner rather than later
EDIT: First half of 09
Not exactly a great way to start off your promotion.
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I'll give Outrun a try. Galactrix has been on STEAM for awhile.
Overall, not nearly as tempting as last year. But GeoWarsII was pretty much the best downloadable game of the year.
What the shit? That... wow. I hope they fail horribly.
And The Behemoth's new game drops next year, they just announced.
I was just the opposite. BC:RA was the only one in that lot that I really enjoyed.
Looking forward to finally being able to try that Dishwasher game.
This year is noticeably toned down, but I will enjoy trying Dishwasher. Honestly, I haven't bought an XBLA game in ages, though the service carried me through most of 2008.
Uno Rush 25th
PQ Galactrix 1st April
Dishwasher 8th April
Flock 8th April
Outrun 15th April
Lode Runner 22nd April.
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Now to hope Puzzle Quest comes out next week
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