[BruiserBear]

All of those are Summer.

Yeah, I've seen that general date given. I just want those games so bad I want to know an exact date! :P


I'm hoping all of them are early "summer" (May/June), rather than late summer (Jul/Aug).

[Speedymanic]

Anyone download Deep Sea or whatever it's called?

[aku:jiki]

Wait, what, did Deep Black just have a cutscene that promotes intelligent design? There was a short conversation where the main character calls god "the ultimate expert [on designing things]."

Anyone download Deep Sea or whatever it's called?

Yes, and we did already post impressions. I've almost beaten it and it doesn't get any better; in fact, it gets worse with every new thing they introduce. This is the kind of game that shouldn't exist, designed and created by people who have no business making games. They just don't get it. None of it is fun.

[UraMallas]

Wait, what, did Deep Black just have a cutscene that promotes intelligent design? There was a short conversation where the main character calls god "the ultimate expert [on designing things]."

I don't see that as a problem. The game is a work of fiction, no? Drawing inspiration from a certain source shouldn't be frowned upon, imo.

[Power Glove]

Dead Rising 2: Off the Demand is 1600 points. I wonder if its a price mistake.

Not sure what you mean by that.

Anyone know if Dirt 3 will ever be released through GoD?

[Brakara]

According to Gary Whitta on Twitter, The Walking Dead Episode 1 is out on Friday for 400 points.

[HadesGigas]

Bloodforge is to XBLA as Raventhorne is to XBLIG. Gory, pretty, dull, horrible messes...

[Speedymanic]

Dead Rising 2: Off the Demand is 1600 points. I wonder if its a price mistake.

Tempting, is it any good? I found DR2 to be slightly disappointing, but I did enjoy the standalone episodes very much.

[gregor7777]

How did you guys feel about Limbo and Splosion man? Sorry for going slightly OT.

[Santiako]

How did you guys feel about Limbo and Splosion man? Sorry for going slightly OT.

Both fantastic games, especially splosion man, one of my favorite games from xbla.

[toythatkills]

Bloodforge is to XBLA as Raventhorne is to XBLIG. Gory, pretty, dull, horrible messes...

Oh God, THAT bad?

How did you guys feel about Limbo and Splosion man? Sorry for going slightly OT.

LIMBO is awesome. Splosion man less so.

[gregor7777]

Thanks.

is Splosion Man in the vein of Super Meat Boy/N+ type of platforming?

[Stumpokapow]

is Splosion Man in the vein of Super Meat Boy/N+ type of platforming?

Not really, no. Both because of the physics (your character is not really as agile as the characters in SMB/N+) and because of the game design (while there are die-and-die-again segments, they're fairly rare, and in most cases you can flub a jump without dying).

[SapientWolf]

Not really, no. Both because of the physics (your character is not really as agile as the characters in SMB/N+) and because of the game design (while there are die-and-die-again segments, they're fairly rare, and in most cases you can flub a jump without dying).

Splosion Man's co-op has some of the best and most difficult platforming in a video game. But the SP is more forgiving.

[Santiako]

Thanks. is Splosion Man in the vein of Super Meat Boy/N+ type of platforming?

It's way more forgiving than those, it's more a regular platformer than a smash your controller against the wall platformer.

[gregor7777]

Cool, thanks for the help everyone. Trying to catch up on some "older" games I missed.

[Lyphen]

Gamespot is giving out codes for the Hybrid beta. I'm very skeptical about the game, so this'll be fun. (US only?)

http://www.gamespot.com/event/codes/hybrid-beta/

[HadesGigas]

Oh God, THAT bad?

As best I could tell from Bloodforge's 90 second demo, at least.

I guess it could become an interesting and fun game after the trial, but the fact they decided to not let you play any further for free isn't encouraging.

[MYeager]

It's way more forgiving than those, it's more a regular platformer than a smash your controller against the wall platformer.

The later levels in single player can be extremely unforgiving, and Ms. 'Splosion Man is even more difficult.

[aku:jiki]

Oh God, THAT bad?

No. With a camera/targeting patch, it'll be pretty good.

Gamespot is giving out codes for the Hybrid beta. I'm very skeptical about the game, so this'll be fun. (US only?) http://www.gamespot.com/event/codes/hybrid-beta/

Those of us who signed up are also getting codes sent to us, so check your spam folders! The beta's going up on friday.

[gregor7777]

It's funny, mainly I asked because my 6 year old loves SMB and N+ despite how hard they are. He's actually pretty good at them. :)

[toythatkills]

It's funny, mainly I asked because my 6 year old loves SMB and N+ despite how hard they are. He's actually pretty good at them. :)

This might sound weird, but if he likes SMB and N+, the absolute best thing to get him on is probably Trials Evo. It's the best 2D platformer on the service

[PixyJunket]

I wish Sega would say even a small something on Monster World Collection.

We're literally two weeks away from it having been announced an entire year ago (and we're a month past the extreme limit of the vague release window they gave back then).

[surly]

The demo for Bloodforge has to be the worst I've ever downloaded I think. The actual gameplay part lasts about 2 minutes and gives you a taste of how to do light and heavy attacks and how to dodge and that's it.

[toythatkills]

I wish Sega would say even a small something on Monster World Collection.

It's coming out by the end of May.

[Phonomezer]

I wish Sega would say even a small something on Monster World Collection. We're literally two weeks away from it having been announced an entire year ago (and we're a month past the extreme limit of the vague release window they gave back then).

*sigh*

I KNOW. What the fuck.

[aku:jiki]

This might sound weird, but if he likes SMB and N+, the absolute best thing to get him on is probably Trials Evo. It's the best 2D platformer on the service

Man... I'm not one to underestimate kids and I know how well they can learn, but Trials? It's so frustrating and difficult, the poor kid is going to cry the first time he finally gets over the Hard hump and loads up an Extreme level. Then he'll grow up to be emo and write shitty poetry. Why would you want to do that to the poor kid, toy?!

[PixyJunket]

It's coming out by the end of May.

Well, that's easy enough to assume based on the 12/200 achievement listing. :)

Still, I've had a full year of pent up waiting for this, there are some pains that will linger on for some time after the eventual release.

[OdysseusVA]

According to Gary Whitta on Twitter, The Walking Dead Episode 1 is out on Friday for 400 points.

Barrggghh I had 380 points a few days ago with an opportunity to get another 100 from Bing Rewards.

Bloodforge is to XBLA as Raventhorne is to XBLIG. Gory, pretty, dull, horrible messes...

:(
I actually enjoyed Raventhorne. The ending? Not so much.

[toythatkills]

Man... I'm not one to underestimate kids and I know how well they can learn, but Trials? It's so frustrating and difficult, the poor kid is going to cry the first time he finally gets over the Hard hump and loads up an Extreme level. Then he'll grow up to be emo and write shitty poetry. Why would you want to do that to the poor kid, toy?!

The kid's playing Super Meat Boy, he's already hardcore. He'll probably be better at Trials than I am!

[RadarScope1]

The kid's playing Super Meat Boy, he's already hardcore. He'll probably be better at Trials than I am!

When I read this, I heard it spoken by the narrorator from Bastion in my head.

[Daigoro]

Man... I'm not one to underestimate kids and I know how well they can learn, but Trials? It's so frustrating and difficult, the poor kid is going to cry the first time he finally gets over the Hard hump and loads up an Extreme level. Then he'll grow up to be emo and write shitty poetry. Why would you want to do that to the poor kid, toy?!

some guy on the Trials message board has a video of his kid completing an extreme track from Trials HD with 0 faults.

crazy.

[Kafel]

PM if you want a beta key for Hybrid (starts tomorrow, only NA Gold account).

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[twinturbo2]

According to Gary Whitta on Twitter, The Walking Dead Episode 1 is out on Friday for 400 points.

Sold, Telltale.

[gregor7777]

The kid's playing Super Meat Boy, he's already hardcore. He'll probably be better at Trials than I am!

Man... I'm not one to underestimate kids and I know how well they can learn, but Trials? It's so frustrating and difficult, the poor kid is going to cry the first time he finally gets over the Hard hump and loads up an Extreme level. Then he'll grow up to be emo and write shitty poetry. Why would you want to do that to the poor kid, toy?!

This might sound weird, but if he likes SMB and N+, the absolute best thing to get him on is probably Trials Evo. It's the best 2D platformer on the service

He LOVES the demos of Trials HD and Trials Evo.

I just got him this:

Xbox Live Arcade Triple Pack: Limbo, Trials HD, Splosion Man

Only $13.

He's surprisingly good at these sorts of platformers. He doesn't seem to mind that they are considered really hard. (SMB, N+ Trials, etc.) he doesn't beat the crazy hard levels, but he'll get farther than you would think lol.

[gdt]

What is the general reception of I Am Alive here?

[Marco1]

What is the general reception of I Am Alive here?

I liked it enough to complete it and that's something I have not done in a long time.

[bigtroyjon]

What is the general reception of I Am Alive here?

Really mixed, but those who liked it, really seemed to like it. I really liked it.

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[aku:jiki]

He LOVES the demos of Trials HD and Trials Evo.

Your kid is badass. You are clearly not disappoint.

What is the general reception of I Am Alive here?

It has a few flaws that piss some people off (combat is not great, graphics are almost black & white, voice acting is weak) and some things that others love (great atmosphere, cool environments, pretty fun climbing bits). It's like the epitome of a 50-50 game; half good, half bad. If you can deal with the annoyances, you'll enjoy it.

[opticalmace]

Is there anything worthwhile I can buy for 400 points?

I only have Trials HD and Trials Evolution. Pretty new 360 owner, thanks.

[HadesGigas]

Is there anything worthwhile I can buy for 400 points? I only have Trials HD and Trials Evolution. Pretty new 360 owner, thanks.

Walking Dead Episode 1 comes out tomorrow for 400 points.

[Santiako]

Is there anything worthwhile I can buy for 400 points? I only have Trials HD and Trials Evolution. Pretty new 360 owner, thanks.

Quarrel, Sonic CD, Doom, Walking Dead tomorrow.

[Kasumi1970]

do we know when Monster World Collection is coming to XBL in NA yet?

[PixyJunket]

do we know when Monster World Collection is coming to XBL in NA yet?

Unfortunately, no.

The achievement listing popped up on x360a.org though, so it's probably close.

[bigtroyjon]

Is there anything worthwhile I can buy for 400 points? I only have Trials HD and Trials Evolution. Pretty new 360 owner, thanks.

The original Geometry Wars is 400 pts if you have any interest in a good twin stick shooter

[gregor7777]

The original Geometry Wars is 400 pts if you have any interest in a good twin stick shooter

That's a good suggestion.

[IvanI]

That's a good suggestion.

which one's better? first or second?

[toythatkills]

which one's better? first or second?

Second, by a huge distance

[Yaboosh]

Second, by a huge distance

Not at all. Sure, the second has more variety, but it lost its purity as well. Pasificism is the only great mode in the second one. The first is the better game in my opinion.

[toythatkills]

Not at all. Sure, the second has more variety, but it lost its purity as well. Pasificism is the only great mode in the second one. The first is the better game in my opinion.

The second game basically includes the first game, and a ton of other modes on top! Okay, it's not exactly the same, but I think for someone new to the series there's literally no reason to pick up the first over the second.