Aliens, Worms, and Vampires.... oh my!!

Written by Dan Zuccarelli

Tuesday, 30 January 2007 08:24

Microsoft released the names of their upcoming Xbox Live Arcade titles, and boy oh boy... there's a couple of really good ones here.

I'll just come right out and say it, there's a few titles on this list I can't wait to get my hands on. Though I've played in on 2 platforms before Alien Hominid is at the top of the list. Worms is another classic that should be a fantastic play over Live.

Castlevania seems like a must play, and if you've never played it before, it is. But for those of us that've beat it, I'm not entirely sure I'd play through it from front to back again. Especially considering I just finished Portrait of Ruin.

Classic games like paperboy and Root Beer Tapper while great in their day, I just don't think will hold up now. Especially Root Beer Tapper. Half the fun of that game was using the "keg tap" joystick on the original arcade machine.

3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures- from developer Wanako Games and publisher Sierra Online, allows gamers to putt their way through 36 fun-filled holes of manic minigolf action on wild courses that range from the Old West to outer space and feature a bevy of crazy hazards and obstacles.
Alien Hominid HD- from The Behemoth features side-scrolling, hysterical cartoon action with a quirky twist and exclusive Xbox Live Arcade features.
Band of Bugs- from NinjaBee is a fast-paced tactical strategy game that offers gameplay deep enough to satisfy tactical genre fans and friendly enough to appeal to casual gamers. Creative gamers can even design their own levels with the built-in level editor, then play them solo or over Xbox Live with friends.*
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night- from Konami is a faithful version of this legendary classic updated for Xbox Live Arcade and featuring the gameâ€™s full soundtrack and memorable side-scrolling vampire-hunting action.
Catan,â€ from developer Big Huge Games Inc. and publisher MicrosoftÂ® Game Studios, is a faithful remake of the immensely popular strategy board game.
Eets: Chowdown- from Klei Entertainment Inc. is a completely revamped version of the popular PC title of the same name. It offers new items, 120 new levels and the exclusive debut of Marsho Madness, a high-adrenaline action game in which players must keep the impending evil marshmallows at bay.
LUXOR 2- from developer MumboJumbo LLC, sets a new standard for action puzzlers as players match and shoot their way through the land of ancient Egypt.
Paperboy,â€ from developer Digital Eclipse and publisher Midway, is a classic coin-op hit, specially enhanced for Xbox Live Arcade.
Root Beer Tapper- also from developer Digital Eclipse and publisher Midway, features fast-paced reflex action as players scramble to keep thirsty patrons happy without dropping root beer mugs in the scramble to earn the biggest tips.
Worms- from developer Team 17 Software Ltd. features armies of adorable weapon-toting worms locked in tactical combat.

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written by Jim Squires, January 30, 2007

Eets is the really exciting one for me. I won a copy of the PC version from 4cr last year -- easily one of the best indie titles out there. Hopefully the move to XBLA will finally get this title the love it deserves.

I also see Luxor 2 making its way to my hard drive. My wife has been hooked on Zuma since day one.

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written by Liam, January 30, 2007

Alien Hominid is a game I'd gladly buy again(Have it on Gamecube). Add Worms and SOTN to that, and that tears it. I will get an Xbox 360 before the year ends.