The 360 thread!

[Stone]

Is it sad to admit that I really liked this when I played it through on PartnerNet? Sure, it's basically some GamerScore courtesy of Doritos, but the idea and execution is so bizzare I think it actually works quite well! Given enough time / money, I think you could have justified a paid for title out of it - I was thinking Mashed but with T-Rex escaping as well!

Yeah, it smacked of 'Here's a comedy idea some member of the public sent us...go have fun, and don't spend too much money' Not a big fan of the controls, but it was free...

And speaking of which, why the cock is Mashed still not on the backward-compatibility list? They managed to certify 11 different NHL games, how hard would it have been?!

Stone

[betamax]

But imagine having that... polyp on your gamercard. All will know where those points came from. Feel shame

[Phineasfool]

So, I've seen several people playing Lost Odyssey lately and was wondering how good it was. We are having a buy 2 get 1 free at work this weekend and was thinking of buying it as one of my 3 games.

[Chunk]

So, I've seen several people playing Lost Odyssey lately and was wondering how good it was. We are having a buy 2 get 1 free at work this weekend and was thinking of buying it as one of my 3 games.

Was about to ask which shop .. then I saw your location is the USA! Sounds like a good deal though.

[PaulCunningham]

The little XNA game I was working on got published to the XBLCG marketplace today

It's a port of Puppy Games' Ultratron which is an update of Robotron with some nice glowy retro sprites by Chaz Willets. It's more of a hypnotic laid back romp that draws you in slowly than something more balls out like GW.

XNPlay liked it anyway.
http://www.xnplay.co.uk/2008/12/19/hand ... he-xbox360

[peter_cushion]

So, I've seen several people playing Lost Odyssey lately and was wondering how good it was. We are having a buy 2 get 1 free at work this weekend and was thinking of buying it as one of my 3 games.

You should definitely get it Phineas. I picked it up on Flabyo's recommendation and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm on the last disc now which I'm determined to finish before I start on Fable II. One of my games of the year.

[Bod]

The little XNA game I was working on got published to the XBLCG marketplace today

Congrats matey!

[princec]

On a console at last!

Bloody Java.

Cas

[PVB]

A few bits from Major Nelson's site over the holiday period:

Demo: Legendary
Content: Legendary Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,INTENSE VIOLENCE] Download the demo for Legendaryâ„¢, a first person shooter where the beasts of mythology have been unleashed on the modern world. Use heavy weapons and special powers to fight werewolves, minotaurs and more in this incredible fight for survival.
Posted: Dec 24 2008, 02:21 AM by Major Nelson


Arcade: Puzzle Arcade
Content: Puzzle Arcade
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Asia
Dash Text: Puzzle Arcade - the online jigsaw game with a twist! Multiple ways to play, loads of cool features and endless possibilities. Download the full version to experience Xbox LIVE Vision Camera support, multiplayer modes and access to downloadable content. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Posted: Dec 24 2008, 03:04 AM by Major Nelson


Demo: NINJA BLADE (Japan only)
Content: NINJA BLADE Demo Ver.
Price: Free
Availability: Only in Japan
Dash Text: [CERO: D] シネマティックアクション「ニンジャブレイド」の体験版です。東京の摩天楼を舞台に繰り広げられるダイナミックなアクションの数々。まるでアクション映画のワンシーンのようなドライブ感と臨場感溢れるゲームプレイが可能です。この体験版では製品版の一部を体験できます。
Posted: Dec 29 2008, 03:05 PM by Major Nelson


And a few extra tracks for Rock Band and Guitar Hero games:

Rock Band: Deep Purple, Jethro Tull and more

Content: "Space Truckin'"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Space Truckin'"--Deep Purple. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Hymn 43"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Hymn 43"--Jethro Tull. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Funk #49"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Funk #49"--James Gang. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Take Back the City'"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Take Back the City'"--Snow Patrol. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Posted: Dec 30 2008, 02:00 AM by Major Nelson

Guitar Hero World Tour: Various Tracks

Content: "Johnny" by Di-Rect
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "Johnny" by Di-Rect downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Degenerated" by Backyard Babies
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "Degenerated" by Backyard Babies downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: "Por La Boca Vive El Pez" by Fito & Fitipaldis
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "Por La Boca Vive El Pez" by Fito & Fitipaldis downloadable single for Guitar Hero World Tour. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Posted: Dec 30 2008, 02:00 AM by Major Nelson

[benedictw]

Looks like LOTR:Conquest demo is up. I'm hopeful about this, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

[Googer]

The little XNA game I was working on got published to the XBLCG marketplace today

It's a port of Puppy Games' Ultratron which is an update of Robotron with some nice glowy retro sprites by Chaz Willets. It's more of a hypnotic laid back romp that draws you in slowly than something more balls out like GW.

XNPlay liked it anyway.
http://www.xnplay.co.uk/2008/12/19/hand ... he-xbox360

Bought, this is better than probably around 95% of XBLA games. Proper widescreen support instead of pillarboxing would be nice, but considering it's a port of the PC version, I can see why that wasn't added.

[Rod_S]

Looks like LOTR:Conquest demo is up. I'm hopeful about this, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

Any impressions about this, Ben?

[PaulCunningham]

Bought, this is better than probably around 95% of XBLA games. Proper widescreen support instead of pillarboxing would be nice, but considering it's a port of the PC version, I can see why that wasn't added.

Cool, cheers

Yeah, we've sort of dipped our toe in the water and just done a straight port using the existing rules and art. Titan Attacks would probably be done the same way but for Droid Assault we may be able to support wide screens a bit nicer.

[princec]

Aye, should be able to use the full width for the scrolling in Droid Assault without affecting gameplay at all.

Cas

[CharlieF]

Having a peculiar problem with my 360. It's started making beeping noises at random intervals but sometimes seems to happen with a button press in the dash (could be coincidence). Sound is definitely coming from 360; I've turned amp off and TV is muted. Didn't know 360 had an internal beeper to be honest. Other than that it's performing normally

It's not about to go tits up, is it?