This Week On XBLA – SoulCalibur

The rumours were partially right and this week XBLA zealots be able to download the HD update of Namco’s SoulCalibur for 800 MS Points.
It seems Microsoft are taking a slight diversion from their two Arcade releases each week and the only other new choice for Wednesday 2nd July will be extra DLC for Wits and [...]

MegaMan 9 Coming to PSN and XBLA [Updated: Not coming!]

Originally scheduled for a release on Nintendo’s WiiWare, it’s been confirmed that an all new MegaMan game is on its way to the XBLA and PSN.
Simply titled MegaMan 9 it’ll be an all new retro Megaman title. What’s that mean you may well ask? Well according to Kenji Inafune, the games producer, it’s a brand [...]

PS3 Firmware 2.40 – New Features And Trophies

‘Lo the people cried out, and the latest PS3 firmware update answered them.
Scheduled for the July 2nd according to Eurogamer and various other news sources, the new firmware update will bring things like in-game access to the XMB, so you won’t have to quit out of whatever your playing to read your messages.
Hooray!
For a full [...]

New DRM Tool for Xbox Live Arcade

For some time now the Xbox 360’s reliability has been a real issue, despite whatever flannel Microsoft might throw your way. But getting your system repaired when it flips you the three red rings is just the start of your worries if you like your Live Arcade games and want to play them offline because, [...]

Double D Dodgeball – Another Trailer

Another day, another trailer from Yukes for their upcoming XBLA game, Double D Dodgeball. Although this time featuring in game footage instead of some guy just getting smacked in the face over and over with a dodgeball.

The game is pencelled in for release on 30th July and there’s a distinct Geometry Wars vibe [...]

Rumour: Soul Calibur HD / Schizoid Coming Soon?

Some eagle eyed bods of the Internets have noted that the Xbox.com page for SOULCALIBUR has now gone up, along with one for shooter Schizoid. The consensus is that, once the game’s page is unveiled, then the game doesn’t take long to appear on the Live Arcade. It was certainly true for this weeks release [...]

Echochrome For Europe Next Week?

At last it seems the European PlayStation Store may be getting the mind scrambling echochrome.
Eurogamer are reporting Sony’s listings have the release as next Thursday (3rd July). While that listings quickly fall apart when the listed game Elefunk failed to materialise yesterday, it’s still possible that echochrome may make next week.
Source: Eurogamer

More On The Maw

Twisted Pixel Games have released some new images of their intriguing looking game The Maw.

They’ve also announced that it will be scored by the same person responsible for the God Of War soundtrack, the talented Winifred Phillips. Although this time you can expect less booming chanting and more “jazz piano”.
Jazz hands at the ready [...]

Also On XBLA Today: Street Fighter II HD Beta Begins

After a false start earlier this week, and in case you need reminding, the Beta of Super Street Fighter II Turbo Remix HD will be available on the Live Arcade later today.The Beta will be freely availiable for everyone who’s also purchased Capcom’s release of Wolf of The Battlefield: Commando 3.
Don’t expect too much from [...]

Today of XBLA: Happy Tree Friends And Ticket To Ride

Just your weekly reminder that today’s XBLA games, Happy Tree Friends False Alarm and Ticket to Ride are available to download.
Both of them will set you back 800 MS Points.

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