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Rez HD and Chessmaster Live on XBLA this Wednesday photo

Tetsuya Mizuguchi fans, your week has come: Rez HD (800 Microsoft Points) is finally upon us. It seems like it's been an eternity since the game was announced for Live Arcade, but our patience ultimately paid off, and we'll be putting the vibrating functionality to good use come Wednesday. Additionally, Ubisoft's Chessmaster Live (800 Microsoft Points) will also see release this week.

If you haven't already played Rez on the Dreamcast (or PlayStation 2), then you should be pleasantly surprised. You can expect to find an on-rails shooter that incorporates cool music, stylish visuals, and heavy controller vibration to create an unforgettable experience. As the title suggests, Rez HD will be in high-definition, as well as 5.1 surround sound.

Although Chessmaster Live isn't the first chess game to hit XBLA, it does carry the popular series' name, if that sort of thing makes a difference to you. Besides the option to play on a 2D or 3D chess board (exciting, huh?), there are various modes to be found, and as you'd expect, online play.

Dtoiders, are you planning on getting either of these games?


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B-Radicate's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 14:43
B-Radicate
Does Chessmaster even stand a chance? Seriously? Who in their right mind is gonna waste money on Chessmaster EVER, especially when being released alongside such a critical and cult icon like Rez. Honestly, MS... you insult me. Rez should be the only release and give Chessmaster a chance to sell at least a few copies another week.
El Fajitas's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 14:44
El Fajitas
1 Rez please!
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 14:45
Y0j1mb0
Im SOOO getting Chessmaster. How much you wanna bet Chessmaster will be downloaded more than Rez B-Radicate??
Guagloves's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 14:53
Guagloves
I am so getting Rez since I have never played it before and heard so much about it.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 14:54
king3vbo
I cant wait to get my HD Rez on!!
tsunamikitsune's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 14:55
tsunamikitsune
I will be getting Rez, along with every other 360 owner on the planet, I assume.

Now that this is finally coming out, where the fuck is my Ikaruga? D:
JTHM87's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 14:57
JTHM87
Rez is a must-have for me. I'm a big fan of FPS games and won't let this one pass me by. :) Plus...ACHIEVEMENT POINTS!!!
Guagloves's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 14:58
Guagloves
@tsunamikitsune
No Shit. Where is Ikaruga?! I want it so bad.
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 14:59
Tino
@JTHM87:

Rez is not a FPS...
PrinceofCannedPeaches's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 14:59
PrinceofCannedPeaches
Grim... "Chestmaster"?
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:02
BluDesign
Actually, I'll take a pass on getting anything this week.








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God I can't lie. It just makes me ill to think I'd lie about such things. Come on Wednesday...
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:06
Trevor McGee
Rez would not be a good game for people with Epilepsy, like me... :(
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:06
Snaileb
I missed out on Undertow, and now I'll miss REZ. Out of all these games, I just miss you guys the most. I NEED 360! Nintendo shitty online isn't cutting it! ARGH!
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:09
Jordan Devore
Peaches - thanks. I must've had unconscious thoughts of chests in the back of my mind? Yeah, I don't know either.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:10
EternalDeathSlayer
@ Snaileb: It's probably futile, but if I were you I'd tell those fuckers from Xbox support you want a free copy of Undertow. It's not your fault you missed out, it's Microsoft's. Or just ask for Rez.
LordRegulus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:12
LordRegulus
My frothing demand for Chestmaster increases.

Oh yeah, Rez. Sure. I mean, why not, right?
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:23
Technophile
Can someone explain to me why everyone loves Rez?

It's just a rail shooter and you don't even have to avoid things or anything. You just move the cursor over the enemies and press A.

Can someone tell me what I'm missing?
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:24
DaedHead8
I'll be getting rez as soon as I can mug somebody for some ms points.
sleepingagain's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:27
sleepingagain
want rez now!
wonky360's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:28
wonky360
Battle chess maybe, all that silicon buzzing away to play chess just does not sit well with me.
Sgt Cheesecake's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:34
Sgt Cheesecake
@Technophile

You're missing everything.

Rez is a must purchase for me this week, but come on, 800 points for Chessmaster? Really?
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:34
Snaileb
I want BattleChess!

I already have Spyglass Board Games (w/ Chess) so unless this more EXPENSIVE version offers something the other one doesn't, I'll pass.
Hitogoroshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:34
Hitogoroshi
Reeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzz
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:36
Dexter345
YES. I've never played Rez, but I'm totally buying it this week.
Ichigo Style's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:36
Ichigo Style
B-Radicate: Maybe... someone who... likes chess?
Can't wait for REZ though.
Drunken Haze's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:40
Drunken Haze
I do want a good chess game but 800 points for a game thats been out over a 1000 years and has so many free online versions. NO.
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:49
Technophile
@Sgt Cheesecake

I've was playing it all last week. Yes, the xbox version. I still don't get whats so special about it. Ikuruga is far more appealing in my opinion.
Sgt Cheesecake's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:54
Sgt Cheesecake
@Technophile

Well you are entitled to your opinions. Rez is more about the experience than balls-to-the-wall difficulty or complexity. The fact that you seem too concerned on having to dodge things instead of letting yourself go in the game world shows that it really isn't the game for you.

Doesn't mean it's not an amazing game, though.
Sgt Cheesecake's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:55
Sgt Cheesecake
@Technophile

And wait, Xbox version? Unless you have exclusive access to the game before everyone else, I think you're playing the wrong game.
Slick Icarus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 15:57
Slick Icarus
Rez HD to me is the 360's killer app.

Honestly, I'd rather buy a 360 and download the game than pay outrageous sums of money on the interwebs.
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 16:00
Technophile
@Sgt Cheesecake,

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's a terrible game, it's obvious that some people worked hard on it and it's obviously a quality game. I just don't understand why people were THIS excited about what seemed to me to be almost an interactive visualization. I figured I must be missing something.
big filth's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 16:05
big filth
lol

@

Drunken Haze says:
01/28/2008 15:40
I do want a good chess game but 800 points for a game thats been out over a 1000 years and has so many free online versions. NO.
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 16:31
Clockwork
Yayyy Chessmaster...


...what the fuck is Rez anyways?
B-Radicate's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 17:11
B-Radicate
Rez isn't an FPS. I dunno why sites are reporting it as such. It's a rail shooter like Panzer Dragoon. And it's fantastic.
A New Challenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 17:21
A New Challenger
Rez is an on-rails shooter with trippy visuals and great music. The visuals don't get in the way, unlike some other games out there.

Technophile, you're very correct in that there's not much to the actual gameplay. It's not bad, but it's nothing special as shooter game mechanics go. The real point of Rez is the total experience, and the gameplay is just a hook to drag you into the experience. I'll admit that after finishing the main mode, I thought it was neat but didn't quite see what all the fuss was about. After a few days, however, I found myself thinking about the game and playing it over-- it really sticks with you after you're done, especially area 5.

There is some challenge to be had in the gameplay, though, and when playing for a high score it's not all that dissimilar to Ikaruga, except that it's easier in terms of not dying all the time.

It's cool if it's not your thing, but that's what people see in it. It's one of those games that really gets inside of people and refuses to leave.
nanowerx's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 18:12
nanowerx
Rez is one of those few games that I actually fondly remember the experience of playing rather than how much fun shooting shit was. It is a rare gem indeed.
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 18:32
AngelsDontBurn
Chess Master > REZ

I'm being totally serious.

Yeah, right. :P
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 19:49
braulio09
hamza should update the new releases post, then
Quisling's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2008 20:43
Quisling
Rez! Also Ikaruga.

I don't want to be repeating repeating repeating.

but seriously, I have the 800 for Rez. I'm getting this on.
Fading Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/29/2008 00:36
Fading Star
REZ! I NEED IT!

I would love to get that game, but I can't :(.
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/29/2008 02:10
Technophile
@A new Challenger

I see. I guess I understand a little better. I played up to area 2 today and it was more difficult but I still was getting a little sleepy playing it.

Oh well, maybe it will be a good game to just zone out on.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/29/2008 03:51
Necros
Who is honestly going to buy Chessmaster over Rez?
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