WRUP: v = u + at edition

by Richard Mitchell { Dec 8th 2006 at 9:30AM }

Friday is upon us again and it's time for another exciting edition of "What are you playing?" We didn't have any super amazing retail releases this week (anyone actually find Star Trek?) but there was a brand new Xbox Live Arcade release in the form of RoboBlitz. Personally, I've been playing RoboBlitz like kuh-razy. Its physics driven gameplay has me smitten. Just wait until you get the grapple beam; it becomes an entirely different game. It's no secret that I'm a huge proponent of XBLA and RoboBlitz is a great example of what the service can do. Of course, I'll also be dipping into Viva Piñata some more. I'm also finally 100% on Lego Star Wars II, though I may go back for a few achievements. I might be down for some insane or multiplayer Gears if anyone is interested (message me here). Oh, and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance should be landing in my mailbox today, too. Spiderman FTW!

So, what about all of you? What will you be playing this weekend?

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BklynKid @ Dec 8th 2006 9:41AM

Probably keep the GoW disc in the drive and I've rediscovered Hexic the other day. So that'll be me this weekend.

Jay900 @ Dec 8th 2006 9:49AM

probley gonna keep it light on 360 this weekend but i'm still trying to finish those svr 2k7 points so thats what i probley will be working on and i always play umk3

Zim @ Dec 8th 2006 10:00AM

Rainbow Six Vegas

baby sea tuna @ Dec 8th 2006 10:03AM

Gears. Still. Duh.

Franky Digital @ Dec 8th 2006 10:09AM

I recently reignited my love affair with COD3, so I'll be taking a break from Gears to play some of that - though the thought of coop with you, Rich, has made me swoon.

audioeric @ Dec 8th 2006 10:28AM

I'll be continuing my unhealthy addiction to Viva Pinata...

C0ldf1r3s @ Dec 8th 2006 10:29AM

I'll be getting my 50 hours played (real-time) acheivement in Viva Pinata. Been playing that game like crazy with my girlfriend. We are 30 years old :-) and maybe some Vegas and GEARS if she happens to fall asleep. :)

edhe @ Dec 8th 2006 10:42AM

Having experienced a fantastic session of me and fiance on the couch vs friends over live on Small Arms, i think that's going to happen again.

Other than that, GEARS on Hardcore for some more GS, and hopefully finish with Dom on my bro's coop game.

Will probably try out Roboblitz again, but it's not saying 1200 points to me yet.

jcarpio @ Dec 8th 2006 10:45AM

Gears, Single and Multi. NBA 2k7 and I'll probably be picking up Viva.

Oh and the fun games of "Work" and "Christmas Shopping".

Mike Schramm @ Dec 8th 2006 10:59AM

Gears multiplayer achievements. Just bought Lumines (can I play that multiplayer with random people or do I have to invite a friend?). And while waiting on WoW raids, Geometry Wars.

jay see six @ Dec 8th 2006 11:13AM

roboblitz! loving that game... wait until you get the super jump upgrade! I don't wanna ruin it but you can string some awesome moves using the jump and grapple beam... I also played some GoW co-op and versus, but its getting old quick. bring on the halo 3 beta!

Ciaran @ Dec 8th 2006 11:19AM

Geometry Wars, Call of Duty 2, Project Gotham Racing 3, Saints Row, Marble Blast Ultra, and some demos and trial games (eg. RoboBlitz, Cars demo etc.)

Call of Duty 2 and PGR3 will NEVER get old (I've had them for a year now) and still play them online regularly and occasionally offline.

Excelsior 2K @ Dec 8th 2006 11:22AM

Star Trek Legacy was sadly postponed (again!) till next week for the 360. That news came down the day before release! However, the PC version of it WAS released this week, 2 days late.

Viridium @ Dec 8th 2006 11:23AM

I believe Star Trek Legacy was delayed one more week. No retail releases for the 360 this week.

Intangilbe 360 @ Dec 8th 2006 11:33AM

FYI: Star Trek Legacy has been delayed until December 12th, although the PC version is now in stock at most stores.

adam @ Dec 8th 2006 11:34AM

finishing Rainbow Six story mode, ranking up in multi-player (ssgt. currently) and playing GoW multiplayer. maybe some Viva and Small Arms thrown in.

SuicideNinja @ Dec 8th 2006 11:43AM

Probably nothing. My 360 fanboy days may be over. Mainly because I feel a little stupid for now saying "My launch console is fine" so many times.

BOTH of our Xbox 360's red-lighted the day before yesterday. They've been acting funny since the last update (freezing randomly, etc).

Even better...my launch 360's year extension ran up at the end of November. The other one was made in April. I use a UPS, the other didn't. Neither was in an entertainment center, so airflow is fine.

=\ And I wanted to get some more Small Arms in this weekend. Microsoft's agent said they were "upgrading their systems" yesterday, so I have to call again today and see what the damage is going to be.

Nutman @ Dec 8th 2006 11:46AM

Still GoW of course, and I dusted off NHL 2k6.

Pixelantes Anonymous @ Dec 8th 2006 12:09PM

I'll be playing the "pack a dead XBox 360 in a box and send it to Microsoft for repairs" game.

Yes, my 2005 manufactured XBox 360 finally died last Sunday. It's exhibiting every possible symptom...error codes E71 and E79, three red rings of death, bootup sequence freezing, freezing in the dashboard, freezing in games.

Repair is free, but Microsoft thinks I should pay for shipping. Greedy bastards.

I'll be playing with my Wii instead. I will be chasing a round of 300 in Wii Sports Bowling and maybe some Zelda as well.

Dracula Jones @ Dec 8th 2006 12:54PM

I finally got my 100% achievement in Lego Star Wars II and finished Marvel Ultimate Alliance last weekend. I'm going to download RoboBlitz this weekend and probably start Zelda... been having too much fun with Wii Sports and Rayman to sit down and dig in for 60 hours with Link. Good times.

Emphar @ Dec 8th 2006 1:05PM

Currently playing Superman Returns (Don't hate), a friend rented it so I decided to burn through it.

King Keepo @ Dec 8th 2006 2:22PM

I'm hooked on Viva Pinata big time, with Lego Star Wars and the Burger King games as backup.

I now have enough to keep me going until Blue Dragon, and have cut my Gamefly account to save money.

Incidentally, I cut the account saying I had too many games queued and they offered a 30% discount for a month or two. You might want to try that once if you're looking to save a couple of bucks.

DeadPlasmaCell @ Dec 8th 2006 3:32PM

@ Pixelantes Anonymous,

Yea, that $40 extended service contract from MS helps. It's a very small investment that pays off big time when you need it. I just had my 2005 system replaced (DVD Drive didn't want to eject 100% of the time) didn't cost me anything.. They shipped the packing materials out to me and my system was on its way.. about a week later I had a new 360 and it's been goin strong since.

Rodec @ Dec 8th 2006 3:45PM

Rainbow 6: Vegas.
Then tons of FIFA.
If I can get my friend to join me Hoops 2k7 too.

Merritt @ Dec 8th 2006 4:54PM

GOW, Small Arms, possibly some Madden 2007. I have yet to play it, had it since August. The Outfit as well haven't played it yet either!!!I bought it new in Feb.!! Anyone still play that game? The reviews turned me off entirely so I'm sitting on a game that has never been in my 360 well that and Madden!