The Xbox 360 Fancast http://xbox.joystiq.com This is the Joystiq [Xbox] podcast (formally known as Xbox360Fanboy.com) http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/xbox.joystiq.com/media/ITUNESARTWORK.jpg Joystiq [Xbox] http://xbox.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/The Xbox 360 FancastJoystiq [Xbox]Hosted by the most knowledgeable (and attractive) Xbox bloggers on the internet, the Xbox 360 Fancast keeps you up to date on everything you need to know. Unless we get off topic and start making inappropriate jokes. Which we do. A lot. Still, the hosts of the Xbox 360 Fancast all agree, it's the best Xbox podcast on the internet. Join us every Monday for news, fanmail, and insightful, humorous commentary on all things Xbox.<![CDATA[X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Wallace & Gromit Episodes 2-4]]>http://xbox.joystiq.com/2009/11/04/x3f-tv-xbla-in-brief-wallace-and-gromit-episodes-2-4/http://xbox.joystiq.com/2009/11/04/x3f-tv-xbla-in-brief-wallace-and-gromit-episodes-2-4/http://xbox.joystiq.com/2009/11/04/x3f-tv-xbla-in-brief-wallace-and-gromit-episodes-2-4/#commentsFiled under:

This week's episode of XBLA in Brief will likely seem a bit familiar. The reason for that is because the trial version of the final three Wallace & Gromit episodes is exactly the same as the trial version for the first episode. Suffice it to say that you won't see anything new if you've already tried the first episode. For the rest of you, watch the latest XBLA in Brief and see if the charm of Wallace & Gromit appeals to you.

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Joystiq [Xbox]X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Wallace & Gromit Episodes 2-4 originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Once again, a new week has brought two drastically different titles to Xbox Live Arcade. Inferno Pool allows gamers to play a fast, frenetic round of multiplayer pool (all in what appears to be a bar in Silent Hill). On the other side of the coin, we have Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure, which has players killing adorable enemies with rainbows. Both are available for 800 ($10) and you can see what they're all about in this week's XBLA in Brief. Enjoy.

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We've got two click-em-ups up for grabs this week. One -- Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space -- is a buddy comedy fueled by crime, conversation and jokes, while the other -- Axel & Pixel -- is a puzzle solving affair rendered with bright colors and quirky animation. We're not sure what we did to deserve two point-and-click adventure games this week but, frankly, we're not going to look a gift horse in the mouth, especially considering these aren't gifts at all.

No, they cost real money. 1600 in the case of Sam & Max, and 800 for Axel & Pixel.

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Two pleasantly surprising games on Xbox Live Arcade this week. First, there's South Park: Let's Go Tower Defense Play!, which is a tower defense game based on South Park, of all things. Then there's Lucidity, an original puzzle platform game from LucasArts. After taking a quick jaunt through the trial versions of both games, we're pleased to say that both of them are quite enjoyable. See what you're in for in the latest XBLA in Brief, and then decide if either game deserves your 800 ($10).

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Three new games hit Xbox Live Arcade this week. We've got a brawler in The Warriors, a twin-stick shooter in Zombie Apocalypse and ... something different in Ion Assault (in a good way). Join us for the latest XBLA in Brief, as we take trial versions for a spin and see just what each game is about. Should you decide to take the plunge on any, each game will set you back 800 ($10).

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It's a double dose of XBLA this week, with the release of both Bubble Bobble Neo and Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge. The former is a classic Taito arcade game, while the latter is a standalone expansion to Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. Both of them have their charms and both, as it happens, cost 800 ($10). Watch this week's XBLA in Brief and see if either one tickles your fancy.

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Joystiq [Xbox]X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Bubble Bobble Neo, Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you were a Sega Genesis gamer growing up, then this is a special week for you. This week marks the release of Sonic & Knuckles (400 / $5) on Xbox Live Arcade. Sonic & Knuckles, as you will no doubt remember, was once the most amazing piece of technology ever created. It's not quite as amazing these days, but it's still a great platformer. It still "locks on" to the first three XBLA Sonic games as well. Combine Sonic & Knuckles with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and you've got the best Sonic game ever made.

Watch this week's XBLA in Brief and get a glimpse of the days when Sonic games were still good.

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Two new games find their way onto Xbox Live Arcade this week, and they are about as disparate as two games can be. First, there's Yo-Ho Kablammo (800 / $10), the second place winner of the 2007 Dream-Build-Play competition. It features pirate ships, monkeys, mines, treasure, and plenty of sea battles. On the other hand, we've got Defense Grid (800 / $10), a tower defense game featuring some nice graphics, lots of different towers and multiple enemy types.

Take a look at this week's XBLA in Brief and see if either one piques your interest.

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The Summer of Arcade is finally over and, in a seeming effort to console us all, Microsoft has released not one, but three new games onto XBLA. We've got two beat-em-ups and one basketball game this week, in the form of Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2, Invincible Tiger and NBA 2K10 Draft Combine (we'll let you guess which categories those each belong to).

NBA 2K10 Draft Combine (400 / $5) is probably the most interesting of the bunch, as it lets you create a player that you can later import into the retail version of NBA 2K10 when it releases later this year. Meanwhile, Invincible Tiger (1200 / $15) is a unique brawler inspired by old kung fu movies and Watchmen ... well, Watchmen 2 (1200 / $15) is exactly like the first one. Whether or not that's a good thing, we leave to you.

Check out the latest XBLA in Brief and get a taste of what each game has to offer.

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Joystiq [Xbox]X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Watchmen 2, NBA 2K10 Draft Combine, Invincible Tiger originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week's XBLA in Brief is a little different. Normally we only take the trial version for a spin, but we were lucky enough to get our hands on the full version of Shadow Complex last week, so we've spent quite a bit of time with it. We've already handed the game a great review, now you can see what all the fuss is about.

The full version is 1200 ($15).

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Joystiq [Xbox]X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Shadow Complex originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Summer of Arcade continues this week with Trials HD. Probably the least talked about game in the Summer of Arcade, we're happy to report that it seems like a solid title. It evokes the simplicity of Excite Bike as well as the zen state brought on by a perfect run in games like Tony Hawk. It also includes plenty of broken bones and explosions. So, something for everyone, really. Check out the latest XBLA in Brief and see what you think. The full version is 1200 ($15).

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Joystiq [Xbox]X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Trials HD originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Break out your old Ninja Turtle Halloween costume -- you know you have one -- because today is the day that TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled hits Xbox Live Arcade. If by chance you don't have a TMNT costume lying around (or a pile of action figures), this week's release might not be for you. Even at a reduced price of 800 ($10), Turtles in Time is really only for those with a glint of nostalgia in their eyes (and wallets). Watch the latest episode of XBLA in Brief and see if there's enough turtle power left in the franchise to inspire one more purchase.

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Joystiq [Xbox]X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: TMNT Turtles in Time Re-Shelled originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's finally here. After years of fans asking for Capcom's classic fighter on XBLA, Marvel vs Capcom 2 is now available. With online play, no less. If you like fighting games -- heck, if you've been thinking about trying a fighting game -- today is a good day. Check out the latest XBLA in Brief and see what all the fuss is about. 1200 ($15), and the game is yours.

Also, thanks to Cody for making us a sweet new intro video!

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Joystiq [Xbox]X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Marvel vs Capcom 2 originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's time for another explosive edition of XBLA in Brief, Joystiq's weekly look at the latest Xbox Live Arcade games. This week, we take a look at 'Splosion Man, Twisted Pixel's first foray onto XBLA since releasing The Maw earlier this year. The game has plenty to offer for platforming fans, so check out the video above and see if 800 ($10) will be 'sploding out of your wallet.

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XBLA gets a surprise threefer this week, as Tour de France was added to the roster at the last minute. The cycling sim is joining the two previously announced titles, Madballs in Babo Invasion and The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition. Watch the latest XBLA in Brief and see what they're all about. Each one will set you back 800 ($10).

Oh, and download Monkey Island. Just do it.

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Joystiq [Xbox]X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Tour de France, Madballs in Babo Invasion, The Secret of Monkey Island SE originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First, we couldn't actually play Battlefield 1943 yesterday, so please forgive the tardiness of this, the latest episode of XBLA in Brief. Now that EA's servers seem to be in order, it's time to look at the new, download-only installment of Battlefield. In short, it seems pretty damned solid. Watch the latest episode and see if it deserves your 1200 ($15).

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Joystiq [Xbox]X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Battlefield 1943 originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another twofer this week, as XBLA adds a fighting game and a turn-based strategy game to its ever-growing ranks. From SNK's huge library of fighting games, we have King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match. The XBLA version includes online play and will set you back 800 ($10). Meanwhile, Team17 has dropped the sequel to the XBLA version of Worms, which is titled, appropriately enough, Worms 2: Armageddon. The game brings lots of new features to the table -- as well as some old favorites -- and also costs 800 ($10).

Watch the latest episode of XBLA in Brief and see which one is screaming for your hard-earned cash.

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Joystiq [Xbox]XBLA in Brief: King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match, Worms 2: Armageddon originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week on XBLA in Brief, we take the trial versions of both Droplitz and Garou: Mark of the Wolves for a spin. Droplitz is a puzzle game that involves turning lots of dials so that the game's titular droplets make it safely to the bottom of the screen. Garou -- known as Fatal Fury outside of Japan -- is a fighting game from the fine folks at SNK. Watch the latest episode of our XBLA series above and decide if either game is worth your 800 ($10).

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Joystiq [Xbox]XBLA in Brief: Droplitz, Garou: Mark of the Wolves originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week on XBLA, we've got a new puzzle game and the first in an episodic point-and-click adventure series. First up is Yosumin Live, the Japanese mobile phone game turned XBLA puzzler. Next is Wallace & Gromit in Fright of the Bumblebees from TellTale Games, creators of Sam & Max and the Strong Bad series. Watch the latest episode of XBLA in Brief and see if either is up your alley.

Oh, and Boggle was released this week for Hasbro Family Game Night as well. We didn't include it in the video, because we're guessing it's an awful lot like Boggle.

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Download the trial version of Wallace & Gromit episode 1
Download the trial version of Boggle


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Joystiq [Xbox]X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Yosumin Live, Wallace & Gromit episode 1 originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Wed, 27 May 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>wallace-and-gromitx3f-tvxbla-in-briefyosumin-liveWed, 27 May 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[XBLA in Brief: Blazing Birds, Gel: Set & Match]]>http://xbox.joystiq.com/2009/05/20/xbla-in-brief-blazing-birds-gel-set-and-match/http://xbox.joystiq.com/2009/05/20/xbla-in-brief-blazing-birds-gel-set-and-match/http://xbox.joystiq.com/2009/05/20/xbla-in-brief-blazing-birds-gel-set-and-match/#commentsFiled under:

Two very different games are available on Xbox Live Arcade this week. We've got robotic badminton (which we affectionately refer to as deathminton) in the form of Blazing Birds and a very interesting take on the puzzle genre in Gel: Set & Match. Even better, both games are actually pretty good. Check out the latest XBLA in Brief and see if either game floats your digital boat.

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Joystiq [Xbox]XBLA in Brief: Blazing Birds, Gel: Set & Match originally appeared on Joystiq [Xbox] on Wed, 20 May 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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