Hydrophobia was maybe a bad choice of game to play right after Dead Space 2, because despite their many differences I can’t help but compare aspects between the two. There’s no way a budget XBLA game made by a relatively small developer is going to compete with a big-budget sequel with the might of EA’s vast resources behind it, but luckily for Hydrophobia most of its problems are ones of polish…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Plants vs Zombies from Pop Cap is one of the favourite ‘go-to’ games in the RGB Filter bullpen. Solid gameplay and great visuals, along with with a good sense of humour (and zombies) is a winning combination, and PvZ is proof of that. When Pop Cap announced that it was shambling over to Xbox LIVE Arcade, with new game modes and a truly HD visual makeover, we had our 1200 MS Points at the ready. Does the the game hold up in its console incarnation, or…
Read MoreSince it’s release on the PC almost a year and a half ago, Plants vs. Zombies has migrated to both the Mac and iOS. This September, it’ll make it’s console debut on the Xbox 360 as an XBLA title, priced at 1200 MS Points (or $15). Besides getting a resolution bump to 1080p, the game will have 7 different play modes, including two new multiplayer modes (coop and vs.), and 21 different mini games. “With a ton of new features and content exclusive to the XBLA version, we’ve pulled out…
Read MoreFor those who may not recall, Hydro Thunder was a Midway Games sit down style arcade speedboat racing game from 1999. It also spawned versions for the Dreamcast, N64, Playstation and the PC, though I’m only familiar with the arcade version, which probably still haunts more than one Dave & Busters outlet across North America. Though I haven’t played it in years, it certainly delivered on over-the-top speedboat racing back in the day. Now, Vector Unit, a small developer, has resurrected the franchise for Microsoft Game Studios as Hydro Thunder…
Read MoreUnlike most platform puzzle games, Limbo isn’t going to put a smile on your face, unless you have a slightly dark sense of humour. The official summary of the game is “Uncertain of his sister’s fate, a boy enters LIMBO”. Like that austere and sparse description, the game world is full of empty space, leaving a lot of room for the player to imagine the world behind the game, rendered in what can be described as a beautifully layered charcoal sketch, with a silent film era grain. As the boy,…
Read MoreEven though it’s all bits in the datastream, Xbox Live Arcade is having an Inventory Blowout Sale starting today, and ending on April 7th. Title Regular Price Discounted Price Save South Park 800 400 50% Super Street Fighter II HD Remix 1200 560 53% Defense Grid 800 400 50% Rocket Riot 800 400 50% Mad Tracks 800 400 50% Track & Field 400 240 40% Lumines Live 800 400 50% Age of Booty 800 400 50% Schizoid 800 400 50% Wallace & Gromit episode 1 800 400 50% I haven’t…
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