Spencer from Siliconera is at GDC all week, and will be my primary news source for all things interesting from the Game Developers Conference. First up is news from the Microsoft camp about a list of original titles coming to the Xbox Live Arcade service:

· Boom Boom Rocket (EA and Bizarre Creations). This eagerly anticipated title from EA and Bizarre Creations is a hypnotic rhythm music game that will launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade this spring, priced at 800 Microsoft Points.

· 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures (Sierra Online and Wanako Games). The first outdoor sports game on Xbox LIVE Arcade, “3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures” lets players putt their way through 36 fun-filled holes on wild courses that include settings such as the Classic Carnival and the fantastical Outer Space.

· Eets: Chowdown (Klei Entertainment Inc.). A completely revamped version of the popular PC title, “Eets: Chowdown” offers a fun puzzle game experience unlike anything else available on Xbox LIVE Arcade, and features new items and 120 new levels.

· Jetpac Refuelled (Rare Ltd.). This is a new take on Rare/Ultimate’s 1983 classic space blaster with enhanced graphics and Xbox LIVE features; players must clear a path through hordes of aliens to refuel their ship and amass a fortune over the course of more than 100 high-definition levels.

· Pinball FX (ZEN Studios Ltd.). “Pinball FX” offers an unparalleled pinball experience that will be fun for novices and experts alike, with realistic ball physics and stunning 3-D tables. “Pinball FX” also features real-time, head-to-head competition over Xbox LIVE and Xbox LIVE Vision camera support.

Boom Boom Rocket is especially interesting, I'm always a fan of the rhythm action games. Anything on the list seem interesting to you? I just want to say how happy I am to see big names working on original games for the XBLA. Good stuff.

[Siliconera]

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