Xbox live Arcade games on show at GDC
This week at GDC, Microsoft will showcase forthcoming Xbox LIVE Arcade games from a cross-section of genres to the game development community:
• “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.
