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No new XBLA game this week, 2 games get a price cut
 by CronosBlade on 03.17.2008      14 comments






That's right, no new releases this week. Instead this week, Doom and Assault Heroes move to the Arcade Hits grouping and get a cut down to 400 MS points from 800. MS also took the time to let us know about some games that will be upcoming on XBLA.

* “Rocky and Bullwinkle” (Zen Studios Ltd.). And now, here’s something you’ll really like! Based on the highly popular cartoon series of the same name, “Rocky and Bullwinkle” on Xbox LIVE Arcade is a fast and fun party experience packed with over 100 micro-games and decked out in an authentic retro art style. All your favorite characters are coming straight out of Frostbite Falls and into your living room: Rocky, Bullwinkle, Boris, Natasha, Dudley Do-Right and many more. Plus, players with an Xbox LIVE Vision camera can control 25 of these games using fun gestures. Gee whiz, Rock!

* “Shotest Shogi” (AI Factory Ltd. and Rubicon Development Ltd.). Experience a new kind of shogi, Japan’s top board game, which encourages complex tactical play and strategic sacrifices. Set in an elegant Japanese room, this beautifully rendered game features 16 challenging artificial intelligence opponents as well as an online multiplayer mode*. For beginners, “Shotest Shogi” on Xbox LIVE Arcade also offers an advanced tutorial that guides and tests players as they progress through the game.

* “TiQal” (Slapdash Games). An addictive new puzzler, “TiQal” takes players on an epic journey to save an ancient Mayan village. Players demolish enemy block walls by matching squares of the same color and building them up to unleash massive combo points and mind-blowing power-ups. Partner with a friend over local or LIVE* co-op play to rescue the village, while enjoying sumptuous graphics, pulse-pounding sound effects and an awe-inspiring musical score.

* “Wits & Wagers” (Hidden Path Entertainment LLC). Party and trivia fun! Even if trivia isn’t your thing, the first trivia and party game to hit Xbox LIVE Arcade is one in which players can win by making educated guesses, playing the odds or just knowing the interests of other players, whether they are local or online. Break out the Big Button Pad controllers or play couch vs. couch on Xbox LIVE for a trivia party extravaganza.

* “Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3” (Capcom Entertainment Inc.). Xbox LIVE Arcade’s “Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3” revives one of the most popular arcade shooters with an all-new adventure. Battle solo or recruit two other specialized commandos to conquer the evil tyrant, General Ratiev. Players can play as Codename Wolf, Coyote or Fox to take on waves of soldiers, rescue POWs and blow up armored vehicles through a variety of dangerous battlefields.

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There are 13 comments about this post:
BlindsideDork's Destructoid Blog
Oh man...I just deleted my trial of Assault Heroes...that was a sweet fun game but 800 points was a lot. 400 seems more reasonable but I feel like I will never play it.
MrSadistic's Destructoid Blog
'Rocky and Bullwinkle' huh? I'm somewhat not surprised that Microsoft would choose to rape my childhood once more by turning a classic cartoon series into a mindless party game.
king3vbo's Destructoid Blog
Assault Heroes for 400 points? I can handle that
dvddesign 's Destructoid Blog
400 points for Doom sounds like a deal as well.

Hmm.
Butmac's Destructoid Blog
Nice.

I have both Doom and Assault Heroes and I heartily recommend them ESPECIALLY for 400 points.
njsykora's Destructoid Blog
Damn. I bought Doom last week.
tsunamikitsune's Destructoid Blog
Fuck, I already bought Doom and Assault Heroes. D:
Hitogoroshi's Destructoid Blog
No game is lame.
Upgrayedd's Destructoid Blog
Why the hell can't we have Ikaruga yet?

Seriously, I'll actively waiting (can you even do that?) to give them money for it.
007's Destructoid Blog
DOOM for only 400 points?! I bought it for 800, and still felt like I got my money's worth... And more. Seriously, everyone should buy DOOM. I'd be more than happy to host an FNF for this (Multiplayer and 4 player co-op is hella fun).
Shin Oni's Destructoid Blog
lets not forget the beta version of Street Fighter II HD Remix comes with Commando...whenever it hits...
the GAMEGOBLIN's Destructoid Blog
Cite your sources! God, like we need another creative commons problem! Jeez you are such an idiot.

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brobots's Destructoid Blog
All those upcoming games are ridiculously lame.

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I'm an older gamer (read:30) and I like to look back on all the good (and bad) that I played through in the before time.

I don't game as much thanks to my 1yr old daughter, but I do keep up on the latest things. As far as she's concerned, well she likes to hit the buttons a lot, which means she could win a few rounds of DOA.
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