The 360 thread!

[Rod_S]

Played the Aces Of The Galaxy demo levels = insta buy. Lovely modern take on a classic format, it feels really punchy and loud. Great weapons (Rez style lock on missiles or pump the chain gun *or* use your photon torpedoes) shat loads of enemies, a slow down time gimmick du jour, great explosions, massive combos, lush visuals, rocking audio, you know the score. Definitely one of the better XBLA games.

[Governmentyard]

Yes!

[PaulEMoz]

Aces of the Galaxy is... Aces!



Tremendous, thumb-aching entertainment. It may end up being shallow, repetitive and short-lived (I don't know this for sure yet), but for the initial adrenaline rush, it's well worth it.

[PVB]

Demo: Ninja Gaiden II
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Canada, Germany and the U.S.
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,INTENSE VIOLENCE,PARTIAL NUDITY,SUGGESTIVE THEMES] The wait is over… Play as Ryu Hayabusa and experience the frenetic combat of Ninja Gaiden II. NGII launches the first week in June worldwide! Select English or Japanese voice with subtitles in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Korean, Japanese, or Trad. Chinese.


Demo: Crash Time
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Asia, Australia, India, Mexico and New Zealand
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) DRUG REFERENCE,MILD LANGUAGE,MILD VIOLENCE] Crash Time: Play the demo and experience fearless stunts, spectacular crashes, and car chases at breakneck speed!


Arcade: Aces of the Galaxy
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (EVERYONE 10 +) FANTASY VIOLENCE] Single Player, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 1-2, Local Multiplayer 1-2, HD (High Definition). Control the fastest guns in space in Aces of the Galaxyâ„¢, the non-stop, old-school arcade space-shooter for the 21st century. Utilize an impressive arsenal of upgradeable weapons including powerful missile launchers, devastating torpedoes and the ever-reliant chain gun to annihilate the rival Skurgian Empire ships. Unlock the full game now! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see http://www.xbox.com/Live/accounts.


Arcade: Roogoo
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan and Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (EVERYONE)] Local Multiplayer 2-4, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 1-2, HD (High Definition). Help Roogoo defeat their opposites, the evil Meemoo, while racing through 45 progressive action based puzzle filled levels. Learn how to swizzle, roll, and boost. Help save planet Roo! Defeat the Prince, Meemoo, and Ninja-Moo. An addicting game for everyone with great multiplayer competition. This game requires the Xbox 360 hard drive or the 512MB Memory Unit for storage. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see http://www.xbox.com/live/accounts.


GH III: Motorhead Track Pack
The following Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock content is now available:
Content: Motörhead Track Pack
Price: 500 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] "(We are) The Road Crew", "Stay Clean" and "Motörhead" performed by Motörhead. For all song credits please visit http://www.redoctane.com There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see http://www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

There is also a free Video preview available as well:
Content: Video Preview of Motörhead Track Pack (HD)
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Video preview of Motörhead Track Pack: "(We Are) The Road Crew", "Stay Clean" and "Motörhead" performed by Motörhead. For all song credits please visit http://www.redoctane.com


Demo: Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions except Asia.
Size: 1.25 GB
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+) ALCOHOL REFERENCE,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES,VIOLENCE] Legendary game designer Sid Meier brings one of the greatest strategy games of all time to the Xbox 360 console! Built from the ground up for consoles, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution challenges you to lead your chosen nation from the dawn of man to the space age on your quest to rule the world. Go head to head with history’s greatest leaders as you wage war, conduct diplomacy, discover new technologies and build the most powerful empire the world has ever known. The famously addictive gameplay, endless ways to play and Xbox LIVE multiplayer competitions, matchmaking, leaderboards, achievements and downloadable content will keep you coming back for more.
This demo includes both single-player and multiplayer gameplay.


Demo: Battlefield: Bad Company
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) ALCOHOL REFERENCE,STRONG LANGUAGE,VIOLENCE] Battlefield: Bad Company follows a wayward band of ordinary soldiers who decide that sometimes the gratitude of a nation just isn't enough. Featuring a dramatic storyline loaded with a unique attitude, the game delivers the series' trademark sandbox gameplay in a universe where almost everything is destructible. The game also features the all new, objective based multiplayer game mode "Gold Rush".
Size: 1.50 GB


Demo: NASCAR 09
Price: Free
Availability: Canada and United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Race your way with NASCAR 09. NASCAR’s four-time champion Jeff Gordon takes you under his wing and guides you through the NASCAR 09 Demo. Experience the New Sprint Driver Challenge or take on NASCAR's biggest stars at two of the game's 22 tracks. With two new handling models, getting on the track has never been easier than with NASCAR 09. For more information visit http://www.easportsracing.com

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Demo: Crash Time
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Asia, Australia, India, Mexico and New Zealand
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) DRUG REFERENCE,MILD LANGUAGE,MILD VIOLENCE] Crash Time: Play the demo and experience fearless stunts, spectacular crashes, and car chases at breakneck speed!

Everyone needs to try this. If you want to see what happens when you try and make a Driver style game on a budget (about 50p I'd say) and witness some of the worst "cut-scenes" and voice acting ever. It's cringeworthy comedy gold.

[Mark]

Demo: Crash Time
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Asia, Australia, India, Mexico and New Zealand
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) DRUG REFERENCE,MILD LANGUAGE,MILD VIOLENCE] Crash Time: Play the demo and experience fearless stunts, spectacular crashes, and car chases at breakneck speed!

Everyone needs to try this. If you want to see what happens when you try and make a Driver style game on a budget (about 50p I'd say) and witness some of the worst "cut-scenes" and voice acting ever. It's cringeworthy comedy gold.

Ta for the reminder! A friend said pretty much the same thing earlier today - so astonishingly bad it's almost essential. Will start the download whilst I give the Civ Rev demo a go shortly.

[Phineasfool]

The Civ demo was pretty decent. Might pick it up when it comes out. Downloading the Crash Time demo now to give it a try.

[PVB]

The Nascar 09 demo is soooo much better than the one for 08.

Started 43rd in a race at Daytona and finished 16th.

[Nascar nerd]

Drove the car with default setup and found that it was loose in and tight off the corners but good through the tri-oval.

[/nerd]

[chub]

Demo: Crash Time
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Asia, Australia, India, Mexico and New Zealand
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) DRUG REFERENCE,MILD LANGUAGE,MILD VIOLENCE] Crash Time: Play the demo and experience fearless stunts, spectacular crashes, and car chases at breakneck speed!

Everyone needs to try this. If you want to see what happens when you try and make a Driver style game on a budget (about 50p I'd say) and witness some of the worst "cut-scenes" and voice acting ever. It's cringeworthy comedy gold.

Ta for the reminder! A friend said pretty much the same thing earlier today - so astonishingly bad it's almost essential. Will start the download whilst I give the Civ Rev demo a go shortly.

It feels like an old low-budget PC game. It's shit... and yet so much fun. You get quite a lot to do in the demo too.

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Demo: Crash Time
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Asia, Australia, India, Mexico and New Zealand
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) DRUG REFERENCE,MILD LANGUAGE,MILD VIOLENCE] Crash Time: Play the demo and experience fearless stunts, spectacular crashes, and car chases at breakneck speed!

Everyone needs to try this. If you want to see what happens when you try and make a Driver style game on a budget (about 50p I'd say) and witness some of the worst "cut-scenes" and voice acting ever. It's cringeworthy comedy gold.

It feels like an old low-budget PC game. It's shit... and yet so much fun. You get quite a lot to do in the demo too.

Worryingly I played right through to the end of the demo too, which is more than I can say for a lot of other high profile demos. Although admittedly it was for all the wrong reasons.

[peter_cushion]

The Battlefield Bad Company demo is ace. Wasn't expecting it to be that good. Can't be another frickin' game I need to get can it. Blast this Golden Age of gaming.

[Rod_S]

The Battlefield Bad Company demo is ace. Wasn't expecting it to be that good. Can't be another frickin' game I need to get can it. Blast this Golden Age of gaming.

Yeah this is great - it's less linear and far more tactical than CoD 4, seems like there's loads of scope for approaching the levels however you like. Love that kind of freedom. Be interesting to see how this reviews, it's looking like another buyer from the demo.

Cracking year for gaming indeed. I need more money.

[Rod_S]

Demo: Crash Time
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Asia, Australia, India, Mexico and New Zealand
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) DRUG REFERENCE,MILD LANGUAGE,MILD VIOLENCE] Crash Time: Play the demo and experience fearless stunts, spectacular crashes, and car chases at breakneck speed!

Everyone needs to try this. If you want to see what happens when you try and make a Driver style game on a budget (about 50p I'd say) and witness some of the worst "cut-scenes" and voice acting ever. It's cringeworthy comedy gold.

I liked the concept of this and the Englishness of it. The core of the game reminded me of World's Scariest Police Chases on the PS1 - low budget production values nearly crippled it, but the game definitely had something about it that kept me coming back. I might pick up Crash Time if there's a lull sometime, I reckon there's some fun to be had with it.

[Fillyourboots]

Crash Time is a spin-off from a German TV drama with cops, criminals, stunts and cops busting criminals through the medium of stunt. It's called 'Alarm fur Cobra 11' and it might be the greatest show you've never seen. Go to Youtube and do a search for 'Cobra 11', you'll be so glad you did.

Rod has it about right - I'd like to try the game too and will probably pick it up when it's going cheap. Not sure about the englishess of it though, the game is based on the TV series and I don't know if they've stripped out any mention of it and given us a bare-bones 'Englischer' version. If there is a version with the proper actors, IP etc then that's the version I'd like to play.

[Deckard]

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=147092

Synopsis = future not good for the xbox division and frankly I agree.
I dont see any other result than 1st Nintendo, 2nd Sony and 3rd Microsoft in this round.

Before any flame wars I have a 360 and a Wii and shortly getting a Ps3.
My most played console this generation by a huge , huge margin whether I am at home or not is the DS, an absolute triumph