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E3 08: New XBLA titles: Portal, Galaga Legions, and Uno Rush photo

Gears of War 2, Lips, Fable 2, Final Fantasy XIII, and Fallout 3 all graced the stage this year at Microsoft’s press conference. Although all of the above will probably be excellent additions to anyone’s library, it’s important to remember the little guys. As in, the downloadable little guys. Microsoft also announced six XBLA titles available for consumption this year, with the most notorious title being Portal: Still Alive.

Portal: Still Alive is set to hit XBLA this fall. The teaser of the game confirmed new “test chambers” as well as exclusivity to the XBLA platform. It looks as though Still Alive will probably be an expansion of the original game that we have come to love. More importantly, Achievements are confirmed! We will definitely make sure to keep you updated as an enhanced explanation of the game elements rolls in.

It seems like another classic series is going to get a critical reboot. Namco-Bandai is behind the wheel of the sequel to the beloved Galaga, Galaga Legions. Judging from the trailer, it looks like this is going to be the new space-busting experience we have been waiting for. Especially when you consider that this is the same team that recessitated the Pac-Man franchise with Pac-Man Championship Edition. Galaga Legions has a very streamlined Geometry Wars look, but the enemies now swirl within true 3D space. Unfortunately, it looks like your ship is still plastered to the same plane. Galaga Legions will be out next month.

Uno Rush is going to be the flag-carrier for the freshly announced “Live party” system. It will include the usage of Avatars, as well as the new private chat system. The game appears to be the same XBLA Uno we have come to know and love, despite the crazy people that show their mug on the camera. Speaking of which, Xbox Live Vision support has been confirmed for the new version. As for the multiplayer component of Uno Rush, two-player co-op will be available, along with the opportunity to win real prizes like Microsoft points and accessories.

Hit the break for the three teasers and look below for a batch of screenshots. Give me an idea of what you think. Are these the kinds of games that you want to see from XBLA? Are you finding yourself humming the "Cake is a Lie" already?

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 19:58
Mxyzptlk
I want all of these games.
freker's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 20:02
freker
Geometry Wars 2. Hell Yes.
Others not so. Maybe the new Galaga as I used to play that when Tekken 2 loaded up.
I admit, I'm mostly looking forward to The Maw.
TheNakedAnt's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 20:14
TheNakedAnt
XBLA: Owns my soul.
CrocBox's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 20:29
CrocBox
More Portal is always good :D
Trowble's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 20:35
Trowble
I'm definitely getting Portal, no two ways about it.
Gamechamp's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 20:37
Gamechamp
You didn't even bother mentioning Banjo-Kazooie? Layme.
Rifter01's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 21:36
Rifter01
Just when I thought my game addiction was ending..
weirdfunk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 22:45
weirdfunk
Portal DLC.
XBLA exclusive.
Aaand, i hate my life.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 22:59
Topher Cantler
I DID NOT GIVE PERMISSION FOR A GALAGA SEQUEL.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 23:19
Necros
Certainly looks nice, even if Portal will just be levels and no interesting storyline.
Crumpet Lips's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 23:29
Crumpet Lips
Yes please for all three titles. I have 23 Xbox Live Arcade Titles already. These will do nicely in my library.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 01:30
Sharpless
I hope Still Alive is simply an expansion pack for The Orange Box. This could hint that there's more hope for TF2's various patches and DLC being ported from PC. Maybe.
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