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Deal of the Week: R-Type Dimensions (800 points)

 

 

Xbox LIVE Gold Members can now save 33% if they purchase R-Type Dimensions this week. Normally 1200 points, R-Type is the lastest Deal of the Week at 800 points.

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Arcade: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled

 

 

 

Content: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled

Price: 800 Microsoft Points

Availability: Not availabile in Japan and Korea

Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) The Turtles are back! Relive, or discover for the first time, the flashy visual style and humor of one of the most acclaimed arcade games of all time. Starring Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo - everyone’s favorite pizza-loving, wise-cracking, reptilian crime fighters. The game has been recreated in beautiful full 3D HD graphics and enhanced animations but still has all of the favorite moments and gameplay from the original. Use pizza power-ups and huge body slams to make your way through history in an attempt to restore peace to the Big Apple. This game requires the Xbox 360 hard drive for storage.

 

LIVE Activity for week of July 27th

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles (based on UU’s)

 

1 Halo 3

2 Call of Duty 4

3 Call of Duty: WaW

4 Gears of War 2

5 GTA IV

6 Battlefield 1943

7 Marvel vs. Capcom 2

8 1 vs 100

9 FIFA 09

10 Left 4 Dead

 

 

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)

 

1 Marvel vs. Capcom 2

2 Battlefield 1943

3 Splosion Man

4 Castle Crashers

5 The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition

6 Worms 2: Armageddon

7 Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers

8 UNO

9 Teeage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989 Classic Arcade

10 Hasbro Family Game Night **

 

 

The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.

**Combined sales of all Hasbro Family Game Night titles

 

 

Original Xbox Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)

 

1 Halo 2

2 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2

3 Counter-Strike

4 Fable

5 Splinter Cell Chaos

6 Conker: Live Reloaded

7 Doom 3

8 Star Wars: Battlefront

9 SW: Republic Commando

10 SW: KOTOR

 

 

Top Community Games (Full Versions purchased)

 

1 RC-AirSim

2 Fireworks HD

3 myFishtank

4 Kodu Game Lab

5 Gamerbots:Third-Robot Shooting

6 A Perfect Massage

7 Physics Sandbox

8 3D Magic Images

9 Cyborg Mice Arena

10 A Morons Challenge

 

 

These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade and Community Games, full versions purchased during the week.

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

 

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Demo: Batman: Arkham Asylum

 

Content: Batman: Arkham Asylum Demo

Price: Free

Availability: Not available in Japan

Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) ALCOHOL REFERENCE,BLOOD,MILD LANGUAGE,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,TOBACCO REFERENCE,VIOLENCE] Download the demo. "Download the demo and experience a twisted and gritty adventure that takes you to the depths of ARKHAM ASYLUM. Become the fear that strikes from the darkness, fight hordes of enemies using dynamic combat, and think like BATMAN, the WORLD’S GREATEST DETECTIVE. You will need to confront Gotham City’s most notorious villains and unravel a demented plot orchestrated by the CLOWN PRINCE OF CRIME himself, The Joker."

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LIVE Activity for week of Aug. 3rd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles (based on UU’s)

 

1 Halo 3

2 Call of Duty: WaW

3 Call of Duty 4

4 Gears of War 2

5 GTA IV

6 Battlefield 1943

7 FIFA 09

8 1 vs 100

9 Marvel vs. Capcom 2

10 Fallout 3

 

 

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)

 

1 Turtles in Time Re-Shelled

2 Marvel vs. Capcom 2

3 Battlefield 1943

4 Splosion Man

5 Castle Crashers

6 Worms 2: Armageddon

7 Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers

8 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

9 R-Type Dimensions

10 UNO

 

 

The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.

 

Original Xbox Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)

 

1 Halo 2

2 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2

3 Counter-Strike

4 Splinter Cell Chaos

5 Fable

6 Conker: Live Reloaded

7 Doom 3

8 Star Wars: Battlefront

9 SW: Republic Commando

10 SW: KOTOR

 

 

Top Community Games (Full Versions purchased)

 

1 Who Did I Date Last Night

2 Physics Sandbox

3 Digital Art Gallery Callad

4 myFishtank

5 RC-AirSim

6 Drop Zone

7 Fireworks HD

8 Aquarium HD

9 Kodu Game Lab

10 DrumKit

 

 

These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade and Community Games, full versions purchased during the week.

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Arcade: Trials HD

Content: Trials HD

Price: 1200 Microsoft Points

Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions

Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) Fasten your helmet…and unlock the full version of Trials HD. This physics-based motorcycle game has over 50 brilliant tracks and amazing HD graphics, in two unique game modes. Customize your rider, unlock bikes, climb global leaderboards, and compete with new in-game friend-scores. With the level-editor, create and share an unlimited amount of new tracks. Trials HD is an experience you haven’t seen before! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see http://www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

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Red Faction: Guerrilla - Demons of the Badlands Game Add-on

 

 

Content: Red Faction: Guerrilla - Demons of the Badlands

Price: 800 Microsoft Points

Availability: Not available in Japan

Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD,STRONG LANGUAGE,VIOLENCE] Break free and experience the all new single player game in this prequel chapter of the Red Faction universe. Mariner Valley, the once peaceful home of the Marauder people, has been torched and defiled by the EDF. The Marauders demand vengeance and Samanya leads the revolt. Set several years before the arrival of Alec Mason on Mars, take control of Samanya to explore the Mariner Valley outside of Tharsis. Exact your revenge with 7 all new weapons including the Spiker machine gun and Marauder Missilepod, and 3 new vehicles including the Punisher walker. Perfect your guerrilla tactics with 11 new actions including raids and demolitions. Show off your skills with 10 new unlockable achievements. Take control and lead the Marauder revolution. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see http://www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Content: Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood Demo

Price: Free

Availability: All Xbox Live regions

Dash Text: [ESRB: M ] Download the demo.

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Starting on August 19 th (the first day of GamesCom in Cologne, Germany), Xbox 360 action fans will be able to download the co-op demo for Lost Planet 2 that Capcom has been showing at events such as E3, Comic-Con and GamesCom. Live Gold members will have first crack at the demo on August 19 th, while Silver level members will be able to take part on August 26 th.

 

Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers around the world will be able to experience the desperate battle against the enormous G-Type Salamander Akrid boss in online, co-operative shoot outs. Utilizing a host of weapons scattered through out the arena, squads of up to four players will face off against the huge monster in an attempt to bring it down. Players can assault the Salamander in a number of ways, from shearing off its legs to actually being swallowed and fighting their way out from the inside! Superior firepower comes in many flavours, including numerous beam and projectile weapons and several Vital Suit robotic combat units that up to three players can ride at once. There are new support weapons which allow teammates to boost attack and defense abilities, while players can share life-giving thermal energy amongst injured members of their squad. Additionally, the new Dash feature allows players to sprint for short distances, bringing greater speed to combat.

 

The demo is a brief glimpse into the world and possibilities of Lost Planet 2, highlighting the range of weaponry available to players while showing off the high definition graphical capabilities of MT Framework 2.0, the latest version of Capcom’s proprietary 3D game engine. The first generation of MT Framework powered Capcom games like Dead Rising, the original Lost Planet and Devil May Cry 4, while an updated 1.5 version made possible the award-winning visuals of Resident Evil 5.

 

The next installment in the popular action series returns in Lost Planet 2, sequel to the 2.3 million selling Lost Planet: Extreme Condition. Lost Planet 2 will offer deeper insight into the world of E.D.N III and the uncertain fate of future mankind. A decade has passed since the first game, and the face of E.D.N. III has changed dramatically. Terraforming efforts have been successful and the ice has begun to melt, giving way to lush tropical jungles and harsh unforgiving deserts. Players will enter this new environment and follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirate on their quest to seize control of the changing planet.

 

Players will control their heroes across 6 interconnected episodes, creating a truly unique interactive experience that changes depending upon the actions of the players involved. With this concept, players will have the opportunity to engage in the story in a much more dynamic way as plot threads evolve from different players' perspectives.

 

Beyond the deep single player mode, Lost Planet 2 is loaded with extensive multiplayer modes. The intense and action packed campaign mode comes with the ability to form teams of up to 4 players online to clear mission objectives with friends. The grappling hooks that made the gameplay in Lost Planet a true 3-D experience are back, allowing gamers to gain tactical advantage by quickly scaling buildings and other obstacles that have become exposed by the wide range of environmental changes to the world of E.D.N. III.

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NPD Sales Results for July 2009

 

PlayStation 2 108K

PlayStation 3 121.8K

PSP 122.8K

Xbox 360 202.9K

Wii 252.5K

Nintendo DS 538.9K

 

 

Wii SPORTS RESORT W/ WII MOTION PLUS (WII) 508.2K

NCAA FOOTBALL 10 (360) 376.5K

NCAA FOOTBALL 10 (PS3) 237.4K

WII FIT W/ BALANCE BOARD* (WII) 164.3K

MARIO KART W/ WHEEL (WII) 156.6K

MARIO KART DS (NDS) 132.2K

POKEMON PLATINUM VERSION (NDS) 116.4K

FIGHT NIGHT ROUND 4 (360) 116.4K

NEW SUPER MARIO BROS (NDS) 101.8K

EA SPORTS ACTIVE BUNDLE (WII) 96.8K

 

(*includes CE, GOTY editions, bundles, etc. but not those bundled with hardware)

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Doom II Headed to Xbox Live Arcade

 

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EA montreal announces army of two: the 40th day will hit retail stores in january 2010

 

 

 

Exclusive Access to All-New Multi-player Mode ‘Extraction’ Available with Pre-order

 

 

 

Montreal, Canada – August 13, 2009 – Start off 2010 with a bang! EA Montreal, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced ARMY OF TWO™: THE 40th DAY will ship on January 12, 2010 in North America and January 8, 2010 in Europe. The sequel to the 2008 multi-platinum co-op shooter sees the return of the ultimate two-man private military team, Salem and Rios. Trapped in the middle of Shanghai as it falls under attack, the two must work as a team to survive relentless enemy assaults and escape the city collapsing around them. Gamers who pre-order* ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY now will have exclusive access to the game’s all-new explosive multi-player mode, ‘Extraction,’ at launch. This mode will be unlocked for all other players one month after the game ships.

 

 

 

ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY features a more robust and redesigned multiplayer experience with four unique multiplayer modes including ‘Extraction’. ‘Extraction’ pits a team of four players against a series of unique enemy waves as they move from point to point in the ruined city. Players must strategize as a unified team to combat the different forces of the 40th Day Initiative while trying to get out alive.

 

 

 

In ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY, private military contractors, Salem and Rios must fight their way through Shanghai to survive a carefully orchestrated series of catastrophes that are dragging the massive city to the brink of ruin. Jonah, the mastermind behind the 40th Day Initiative, has amassed an army of skilled soldiers to level the city in his attempt to rebuild an empire according to his vision and ideals. Now, the Army of Two must fight their way through ravaged city districts as they try to beat the odds.

 

 

 

ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY will be available for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable),

 

 

 

For more information on ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY or to pre-order the game please visit: http://www.armyoftwo.com. For more information on EA Montreal, please visit http://www.eamontreal.com or http://www.ea.com. Or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Army_Of_Two.

 

 

 

* Pre-order offer has restrictions. See http://www.eastore.com and participating retailer sites for details.

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C&C Red Alert 3: Commanders Challenge (PS3/X360) Announced

 

Comrades, the Red Alert 3 battle rages on! EA announced that Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Commanders Challenge, will be coming to Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network and challenge players to take on the worlds toughest commanders and conquer the globe in 50 unique challenges.

 

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge, rated ‘T’ for Teen , will be available this summer on the Xbox Live Marketplace (800 points) and the PlayStation Store ($9.99).

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EVE Developer Unveils Console MMO/FPS 'DUST 514'

 

The universe of EVE Online is to spread to consoles in an MMO-FPS hybrid named DUST 514, developer CCP announced today at Game Developers Conference Europe.

 

DUST 514 will take place on the surface of planets from EVE with a mix of FPS and RTS gameplay, "Giving commanders and ground infantry real-time configurable weapons and modular vehicles to manage dynamic battlefield conditions."

 

CCP says DUST 514, "Will interact directly with EVE Online," and "gives [console players] a chance to become part of one of the most massive cooperative play and social experiences ever," though no details on quite how the two will connect are given.

 

DUST 514 has been in development at CCP's Shanghai studio for three years and is headed to "the current generation of consoles"--Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 most likely.