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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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27 comments | showing # 1 to 27

Hoygeit's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 14:19
Hoygeit
Wednesday is too long of a wait!

I already have my points ready, so there is no delay on downloading this.
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 14:22
njsykora
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 14:23
HarassmentPanda
I wish I wasn't so epically bad at shmups, I still love to play them though.
atheistium's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 14:28
atheistium
:O!!!
Anus Mcphanus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 14:28
Anus Mcphanus
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 14:28
Knives
Already went out and bought points for this and the NIN RB DLC.
casualweaponry's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 14:28
casualweaponry
I love shmups, so I will definitely pick this one up.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 14:29
king3vbo
Oh god I cant wait... even if I am bad at shmups
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 14:38
ScottyG
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 14:39
Hitogoroshi
Sold!
ShinAmano's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 14:54
ShinAmano
Never heard of it, but will be picking it up...SHUMPS(and fighters) 4LIFE!
ironmanrules1333's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 15:06
ironmanrules1333
yay verticle shooter.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 15:13
Topher Cantler
Anyone who doesn't at least play the demo for this is getting booted from my friends list.
Fleet3000's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 15:19
Fleet3000
OMG IM PLAYING IM SORRY TOPHER IM PLAYING IT OH GOD!!!
CaffeinePowered's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 15:23
CaffeinePowered
Oh man, I just might have to get this
MissHinasaki's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 15:42
MissHinasaki
DO WANT!
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 15:50
Dexter345
I will take Topher's word for it and download it right away. Not like I needed all those MS points I have, right?
Ravana's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 16:08
Ravana
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?
Urashima's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 17:11
Urashima
This title has upgraded from DO WANT to WILL GET in my book.
sleepingagain's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 17:46
sleepingagain
waaannnnnttttt!!!
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 18:02
Necros
I'm surprised that Topher isn't the one making this post.
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:41
Gameboi
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.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:51
Jim Sterling
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 - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 05:16
brad drac
Will buy. This and N+ are ample reason for me to plonk down for some MS points.
brad drac's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 05:53
brad drac
Also gameboi, xevious?
KMCC's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 11:59
KMCC
AH! I thought today was Wednesday! fuck.
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/27/2008 11:05
Gameboi
Just found it, brad drac. It was called Zaxxon. Loved that game!

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