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[CamHostage]

I don't give a fuck that you have to play as your avatar, as long as it still plays like the old games.

Yeah, I think that this is a series that could easily be marketed to a casual audience without changing much about what everybody loved about it. This is just about the fun of riding a dirt bike around the dunes for as much as the game will let you (and then getting blasted across the map when you cross a line in the sand.) Sure, there were Sony's ATV games and a yearly dose of THQ titles that should have fit that bill, but something about those games dialing in on the professional racing technique and circuits eventually made those games unappetizing after a while no matter what they approved. (Did they even have free ride in the later games? I know they had stunt mode but I can't remember any of my PSP games having dune riding?) Strip it back, make it colorful, build fun around the realism (rather than adding too much fake crap and easy play to make it "casual") and turn us loose.

 

[Baconsammy]

Playing as your avatar is a bonus. They're one of the cooler things about the 360, especially in Avatar-able games. XBLA has been an amazing service this gen, so as with every other game they've released, there will be a demo and I'll play it to see if I like it. One of the best decisions Microsoft made this gen.

 

[CTE]

If it's anything like Joyride xbla I'll get it. The new one that came out last week with no kinect and great stunt tracks.

 

[CountAntonius]

Please have free race. I loved the ATV offroad fury games on ps2.

 

[tzare]

looks interesting. Will keep an eye on this game

 

[bodyboarder]

http://www.microsoft.com/games/motocross/downloads.htm

Nostalgia overload.

 

[Neuromancer]

http://www.microsoft.com/games/motocross/downloads.htm

Nostalgia overload.

Whoah how have they not taking that down? It's like stepping into a time machine.

 

[Rad-]

I think I still have one of these in a drawer.

I had one of those too. Worst D-Pad ever.

 

[Neuromancer]

Haven't seen any videos yet, but this will be out on the showroom floor (Microsoft booth) and it's made by Bongfish (developer of the excellent Stoked snowboarding games.)

 

[big_z]

Motocross Madness 2 was awesome, especially the user created tracks. hopefully they dont fuck this up or try to add kinect. fingers are crossed.

 

[Neuromancer]

Found some info here:

The game boasts high jumps and insane tricks in the racing portion of the game. There’s more than just off-road racing however. In Avatar Motocross Madness there are three vast environments to explore through freestyle riding. Here you can discover special items and discover hidden secrets. The first details and screens for Avatar Motocross Madness sounds quite similar to that of the recently released Joy Ride Turbo. Partially because of the gameplay, but especially the exploration elements. Joy Ride Turbo featured Stunt Parks where you could let loose or go on the hunt for hard-to-reach or hidden collectibles. Avatar Motocross Madness looks to bring this type of discovery and freedom to XBLA once again. Plus, they both feature the coolest racers around, your avatar!

http://www.trueachievements.com/n9116/avatar-motocross-madness-officially-revealed.htm

Free ride sounds excellent, that's always the best part of these games.

 

[Neuromancer]

IGN preview with 2 (offscreen) videos:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/09/e3-2012-motocross-madness-puts-the-x-in-ssx

Avatar Motocross Madness functions identical to that of an SSX race. Competitors hit big jumps, pull of preposterous tricks to gain boost, and blitz for the finish line. There are item multipliers, points, and pick-ups to help you take the top spot, all of which have become the standard in arcade racing games like this.

Looks pretty good

 

[Baconsammy]

Can't wait to try that. XBLA's the gift that keeps on giving.

 

[Jadedx]

When will Microsoft finally drop those ugly Avatars? Please don't put them in games.

Yeah, MS is going to get rid of avatars when everyday people pay money for clothes and props for their avatars....




/rolleyes