Retro Takeover

The folks over at Sega Nerds have some very excieting news, it looks like XBLA is releasing a bunch of classic Sega games this week. Here is what they have to say about the collection, As announced in the press release, the new titles now available on XBLA are: * Altered Beast (Arcade version) * Comix Zone (Mega Drive/Genesis) * Gunstar Heroes (Mega Drive/Genesis) * Phantasy Star II (Mega Drive/Genesis) * Shinobi (Arcade version) * Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Mega Drive/Genesis) Each game costs 400 MS points and the games that feature multiplayer modes are online enabled - so you can happily play Altered Beast, Gunstar Heroes... read more >>

Here is some good info for Microsoft fanboys; looks like there are ports of Wolfenstein 3D and Pole Position coming to XNA. You can check the detail’s of each project through the link below: http://www.gameprojects.com/project/?id=646dd989ff http://www.gameprojects.com/project/?id=f495ee8ee6 [Source Game Projects]  Read More →

The folks over at Taito get our retro takeover message, and decided to release two neo retro titles for Xbox Live Aracade. If there is anything we like more then retro games, its Neo Retro Games! Both games will set the takeover forward for only 800 points. [Source Kotaku]  Read More →

Xbox has just announced Max Payne 2 for 1200 points on Xbox Originals and it going to eat up 2GB of your hard drive. Here’s the description Via Xbox, Max Payne® 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a tragic Film Noir love story set in the night of New York City. An intense, visually staggering third-person action game, Max Payne 2 sets a new standard for cinematic, narrative-driven gameplay. [Source Xbox]  Read More →

I am sure most have heard the rumors but now it is official. Looks like the PSN demo will be out on April 30th and will feature the following: * Two-player local matches * Six available characters – Ryu, Chun-Li, Strider, Spider-Man, Iron Man and Wolverine * Seven selectable environments * Upscaled 1080p graphics * Widescreen or 4:3 aspect ratio * Two graphic filter options for character sprites * And other cool options to check out Also, Capcom has detailed info on various filters that should enhance sprites quite a bit on HD Televisions. Hit the link for more info Via Capcom. [Source Capcom-Unity]  Read More →

XBLA has decided to release a new arcade game to their library and that title just happens to be a neo retro remake of the 1983 classic, Lode Runner. Here’s the description Via Xbox, Lode Runner It’s an all-new Lode Runner gold mine — 3-D graphics, frenzied 2-D action, lodes of modes, 220 levels, multiplayer options, puzzles, a level editor and more! Run, climb, blast blocks, outsmart enemies and grab the gold on your own or with a partner. It’s classic action with “lodes” of new twists. Battle up to three friends on Xbox LIVE® in a frantic game of tag, where the first to die is the first to avenge …... read more >>

Just a friendly reminder if you don’t already know; Pac-Man C.E. and Doom are on sale at Amazon.com for XBLA. Both of these games can now be purchased through Amazon.com through their new XBLA Online Code redemption program. Pac-Man C.E. - $4.97 Doom - $2.97  Read More →

Here is some great news for fans of the Outrun series (which should be everyone). Outrun will be heading to XBLA and PSN (Europe) next week. There will also be an online competition with the chance to win a trip to Maranello, Italy! Here’s more detail’s Via Joystiq, The competition will be a simple race to the finish line with no restrictions on vehicle choice, meaning players can use whatever cars they manage to unlock in the game. The press release even suggests that players choose the easy route offered in the game. A registration page for the competition will launch alongside the game next week. [Source Joystiq]  Read More →