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X-Blades demo now on X-Box Live

by Richard Mitchell { May 22nd 2009 at 1:45PM }

Major Nelson has announced that an X-Blades demo is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. If X-Blades managed to slip under your radar, we wouldn't blame you. All you really need to know is that the game features a scantily clad lady slicing and dicing bad guys with swords. Oh, the lady is attractive too. That's important. You can add the demo to your 360 download queue right here.

SouthPeak sees revenue surge on 'post-holiday demand'

by Jason Dobson { May 18th 2009 at 7:10PM }

Hey, SouthPeak, we're in a recession, didn't you hear? The publisher again pocketed an impressive wad of cash, reporting $13.5 million in revenue during its fiscal third quarter, up more than $2 million over the same time the previous year. According to Gamasutra, the company cited "post-holiday consumer demand" and recent releases like Big Bang Mini and X-Blades as key factors in the outfit's financial buoyancy.

With 711,000 units of software flying out the door during the quarter, it's no wonder the company is making plans for the future. The report notes that SouthPeak has more than 60 games in the works, with over $14 million currently invested in development of new titles and IP. Perhaps we can finally quit pointing and laughing as the publisher of Gamecock cast-offs Legendary and Velvet Assassin rolls up to the bank. Clearly some gamers' spirits are more resilient than others.

Trophies: X-Blades

by Andrew Yoon { Dec 22nd 2008 at 8:15AM }

New shots of X-Blades, Things on Wheels, and Roogoo

by Richard Mitchell { May 9th 2008 at 5:30PM }

Southpeak has released some new screens from their upcoming lineup of 360 titles All told, there are new screens for X-Blades, Roogoo, Things on Wheels. A quick refresher: X-Blades is an action game starring a typically sexy heroine with big weapons. Roogoo is a colorful, intriguing puzzle game. Things on Wheels is a racer featuring RC cars racing through household environments. X-Blades is a retail release, while both Roogoo and Things on Wheels are Xbox Live Arcade titles. Check out the galleries after the break for all the new media.

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X-Blades website hacks, slashes, goes live

by Nick Doerr { Mar 25th 2008 at 8:30PM }

We hadn't really heard much about the upcoming PS3 title X-Blades. It's also coming to the 360 and PC, but we've got to say it seems like there's potential. Dubbed a hack-n'-slash masterpiece, it covers the adventure of a relic hunter named Ayumi who has to, well, hack and slash her way through armies of baddies to get what she's after. The website is live and you can check out the art style, proposed mechanics and whatnot. In the coming weeks and most certainly closer to its Autumn 2008 release, more information will appear. We'll keep our eyes peeled.

[via PS3Addict]

SouthPeak announces X-Blades for Wii [update]

by David Hinkle { Mar 25th 2008 at 1:30PM }

Update: Looks like "next-gen consoles" does not include the Wii, as Go Nintendo is reporting the game will not be seeing a release on Nintendo's console. So much for kicking ass with a near-naked chick ...

SouthPeak has made aware their intention of providing Wii owners with an action game in X-Blades. As one might expect, the game will be chock-full of hack-and-slash gameplay and includes a scantily-clad, anime-inspired female heroine. What else could you possibly need?

Be sure to hit up our gallery for lots of screens from the game, as well as concept art. Then be sure to tell us what you think!

Gallery: X-Blades

[Via GamesPress]

SouthPeak announces anime slasher X-Blades

by Dustin Burg { Feb 29th 2008 at 2:30PM }

Earlier this morning, SouthPeak Games announced that it's bringing X-Blades, a third person anime hack and slash, to the Xbox 360 later this year. And from the press release (viewable after the break) it sounds like X-Blades is some sort of anime gone wild, death and destruction fest of magical enchanted'ness. That's the best way we can describe it. Analyze the press release and analyze the "blade-swinging bombshell" Ayumi in the three screenshots below. Anyone feeling the X-Blades?