FIVE XBOX LIVE ARCADE TITLES DATED
Gamespot is reporting that at their San Francisco “Summer of Xbox Live Arcade” party, Microsoft announced the release date and prices of 5 upcoming Xbox Live Arcade titles. As per Microsoft, starting today and running through August 9th, they will be releasing one new XBLA title every wednesday. Here’s what the schedule looks like;
July 12 – Frogger, 400 points ($5)
July 19 – Cloning Clyde, 800 points ($10)
July 26 – Galaga, 400 points ($5)
August 2 – Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting, 800 points ($10)
August 9 – Pac-Man, 400 points ($5)
I’ve got to say that while I’m glad MS is finally getting around to at least releasing something for the Live Arcade, I’m still pretty disappointed in their efforts so far. I’ve said it before, and I’m going to say it again, with the slow summer period upon us and the overall lack of Xbox 360 titles, Microsoft really should be making a concerted effort to get as much Live Arcade content out there as they can. While I’m at it, am I the only one who thinks they really should have kicked off the launched with Pac-Man instead of Frogger?
So what comes after August 9th? While Microsoft wouldn’t confirm anything past the 9th, they did state that from now on Wednesday would be the day of the week that any new XBLA content will appear.
Click here to see the Gamespot article for all the juicy details and consider yourself lucky you don’t have to hear me griping about how “5 Games does not a Summer of Live Arcade make.”
RESIDENT EVIL COMING TO THE WII?
While worshipping at the gaming shrine that is Kotaku today, I came across this little rumor; it seems the latest issue of the UK Official Nintendo Magazine ended with a little bit of a teaser – a simple note stating that they got a scoop on an upcoming Wii title, but got the information too late to make the current issue. They do give a hint though in the form of a picture next to the teaser which appears to be a silhouette of Leon Kennedy. Pretty slim, but worth noting at the very least. Here’s to hoping it’s true.
Check out the Kotaku article here and then start preparing for the inevitable by picking up The Zombie Survival Guide.
MORE OBLIVION CONTENT COMING JULY 13TH
The official Elder Scrolls download store has named, dated and described the next content add-on for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The Vile Lair seems to be geared towards the darker end of the spectrum, most specifically those who choose to be infected by vampirism. As per the content descriptor;
“This underwater hideout provides your infamous character with safe haven. Those willingly inflicted (or shall we say graced?) with vampirism will find a means to feed, and if necessary, a means to cure their infliction. Hire evil minions, pray to the dark god Sithis, and a host of other functions await.
Features:
- A multilevel lair for murderous players to find refuge
- The Font of Renewal, where a player may purge himself of Vampirism
- The Shrine of Sithis where the infamous player may heal and be cured of disease
- A Dark Minion, who the player may employ to find gold in a most unseemly manner
- A ‘cattle pen’ for vampires to dine
- An indoor garden of venomous plants, including the notorious Chokeberry to feed to your enemy
- Various furnishing upgrades, including a study room and storage area ” - Official Elder Scrolls Download Store
The content is scheduled to be released for the PC version of Oblivion on July 13th at a cost of $1.89. No information on price/release date for the 360 version of this content pack was available. For more information on the pack and it’s story, head on over to the Oblivion Download Store and give in to your darker side.
