Entries Tagged as 'XBLA'

How Weak I’ve Become

March 18th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Commentary

Whenever I intend on buying an XBLA game, I always download the demo first, no matter how sure I am that I will love the title. This is to avoid contributing to the many “I think this game was going to be like this, but it was like that!” posts that I see on gaming-related [...]

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Details of Spelunky XBLA Emerge

March 9th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Gaming, Previews

Spelunky is a Game You Should Play. Kotkau has got some screenies up and a little more detail for the XBLA version of the title. This is a Day One purchase for me.

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This Game You Should Play: Spelunky

February 10th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Gaming, Noteworthy

I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds. Spelunky is spunky. Get ready for some rambling…Collect gold. Throw objects. Rescue women. Steal idols. Jump. Run. Fall. Throw women. Blow up caves. Buy items. Sacrifice women. Steal items. Die. Die. Die…and die again. This is only the tip of what can be done with Derek Yu’s [...]

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Everybody loves donuts!

August 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Asides, Gaming

Everybody loves donuts! I knew before I even fired my first shot that Shadow Complex would be a game I would purchase today. Mmm. Donuts! Vroom Vroom CRASH! Auuuggh.(This post would not be as confusing if you are remotely aware of some of the latest XBLA offerings).

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Want to Play Fez?

July 2nd, 2009 · 5 Comments · Gaming

It looks like the long awaited game is coming to XLBA in 2010. Read on for the details.

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[2 Minute Review] A Kingdom For Keflings

November 30th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Gaming, Reviews

How can a game that has absolutely zero conflict compete in today’s hyperviolent market? Welcome to the most relaxing game of 2008. DO: Take a scrubby patch of land and transform it into a thriving kingdom. TYPE: Building/Resource Management PLATFORM: XBLA PRICE: 800 MS Points MEAT: You are a giant in the land of the [...]

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In My Hands

August 28th, 2008 · 9 Comments · Gaming

On my hard drive: Geometry Wars 2 Also thinking about getting into my hands: Braid, Bionic Commando, Galaga Legions

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