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Reminder: Triggerheart Exelica on XBLA this Wednesday photo

These last few weeks in Xbox Live Arcade have been nothing short of fantastic, with great release after great release. Topher informed us a few days ago that one of his most beloved shmups was going to be released on the 27th in Japan, but there wasn't any word on whether or not it would be making its way to other regions as well.

Thankfully, we can now say with certainty that the trend of awesomeness is still going strong -- Triggerheart Excelica will be out on XBLA this week for 800 Microsoft Points. I hope the rest of you are excited to get this, or at the very least, plan on trying the demo.


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Hoygeit's Avatar
Hoygeit at 02/25/2008 14:19
Wednesday is too long of a wait!

I already have my points ready, so there is no delay on downloading this.
njsykora's Avatar
njsykora at 02/25/2008 14:22
Wednesday is my day off. I couldn't have planned it better.

I can't wait to see all the big macho Live players bitching about how the game is too hard.
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 02/25/2008 14:23
I wish I wasn't so epically bad at shmups, I still love to play them though.
atheistium's Avatar
atheistium at 02/25/2008 14:28
:O!!!
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Anus Mcphanus at 02/25/2008 14:28
Sweet baby jesus! I cannot wait for this game! Although I am about to be crushed yet again after the confirmed delay of Smash Bros Brawl....is there any news on a UK/PAL release for this gem? I can't find any news anywhere...
Knives's Avatar
Knives at 02/25/2008 14:28
Already went out and bought points for this and the NIN RB DLC.
casualweaponry's Avatar
casualweaponry at 02/25/2008 14:28
I love shmups, so I will definitely pick this one up.
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king3vbo at 02/25/2008 14:29
Oh god I cant wait... even if I am bad at shmups
ScottyG's Avatar
ScottyG at 02/25/2008 14:38
I'll definitely check out the demo, but it doesn't look like my kind of shooter so I don't think I'll pick it up. We'll see though. :)
Hitogoroshi's Avatar
Hitogoroshi at 02/25/2008 14:39
Sold!
ShinAmano's Avatar
ShinAmano at 02/25/2008 14:54
Never heard of it, but will be picking it up...SHUMPS(and fighters) 4LIFE!
ironmanrules1333's Avatar
ironmanrules1333 at 02/25/2008 15:06
yay verticle shooter.
Topher Cantler's Avatar
Topher Cantler at 02/25/2008 15:13
Anyone who doesn't at least play the demo for this is getting booted from my friends list.
Fleet3000's Avatar
Fleet3000 at 02/25/2008 15:19
OMG IM PLAYING IM SORRY TOPHER IM PLAYING IT OH GOD!!!
CaffeinePowered's Avatar
CaffeinePowered at 02/25/2008 15:23
Oh man, I just might have to get this
MissHinasaki's Avatar
MissHinasaki at 02/25/2008 15:42
DO WANT!
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Dexter345 at 02/25/2008 15:50
I will take Topher's word for it and download it right away. Not like I needed all those MS points I have, right?
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Ravana at 02/25/2008 16:08
Dare I? With papers, presentations, etc...lets take the responsible route! So I'll just leave it all for the last minute so I can play. Responsible, right?
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Urashima at 02/25/2008 17:11
This title has upgraded from DO WANT to WILL GET in my book.
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sleepingagain at 02/25/2008 17:46
waaannnnnttttt!!!
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 02/25/2008 18:02
I'm surprised that Topher isn't the one making this post.
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Gameboi at 02/25/2008 19:41
That screenshot reminds me of an older game that I used to play in the 80's (at the arcade). Can't remember what it was called, but it had that overhead look to it, and you flew through geometric-looking areas. Think it began with an "X" or something.
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Jim Sterling at 02/25/2008 19:51
Will definitely try the demo. My funds are low this week though, so I may have to hold off on a purchase.
brad drac's Avatar
brad drac at 02/26/2008 05:16
Will buy. This and N+ are ample reason for me to plonk down for some MS points.
brad drac's Avatar
brad drac at 02/26/2008 05:53
Also gameboi, xevious?
KMCC's Avatar
KMCC at 02/26/2008 11:59
AH! I thought today was Wednesday! fuck.
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 02/27/2008 11:05
Just found it, brad drac. It was called Zaxxon. Loved that game!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHORFz6ZCC0
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