GSB Reveals More Games

The GamerScore Blog is currently on a roadtrip across the United States. They visited Chicago for there first stop yesterday (Sunday). While I wait for the upcoming event in Miami this upcoming Saturday, I couldn’t help but notice some interesting pictures that they uploaded on the Flickr site…

 

Those in attendance were able to play Track & Field. This happens to be one of the first signs of the XBLA version. However, this was not the only sneak peak…

However, when blown up…

It appears to be Wing Commander Arena, the latest XBLA offering from EA.  With Wednesday’s XBLA game(s) looming, do you think we will be seeing any of these games?

PS. It appears to be Halo 2 Vista on the other screen, another game that has yet to actually be released.

Update 1: The photo is actually Project Sylpheed, and they also had Chair Entertainment’s Undertow as a sneak peak game. Thanks Trapper.

Update 2: Here is a better review of someone who actually attended.

Technorati tags: GamerScore Blog, Wing Commander Arena, Track & Field, Chicago, Xbox 360

Surf’s Up Screen Shots

What do penguins and surfboards have in common? I don’t know either, but its the one of the upcoming games by Ubisoft thats based on the Sony Picture Animation’s upcoming movies. The achievements also give a hint to what to expect in the game.

  

Technorati tags: Surf’s Up, Achievements, Screen Shots

Gears of War Hidden Fronts

Microsoft sent out this media alert this morning regarding new maps for Gears of War, however I was also able to get some screen shots for each map. Enjoy!

On Thursday, May 3, at 9 a.m. GMT, Xbox LIVE® gamers should ready their weapons and prepare for battle as “Gears of War®”, rated M for Mature, releases four new action-packed multiplayer maps in the thrilling “Hidden Fronts” Multiplayer Map Pack. For 800 Microsoft points, COG soldiers and the Locust Horde will clash once again for control of these four dynamic new areas, including Bullet Marsh, Garden, Process and Subway. 

Bullet Marsh: In this Kryll-infested swamp, an old generator still powers the area lights. A few stray bullets could easily knock out the generator, leaving combatants to fend for themselves against the Kryll.

Garden: This overgrown and crumbling conservatory still has a working fertilization and pesticide system. This system can pose a serious hazard to anyone who ventures into the greenhouse without first venting the air.

Process: Teams must fight for control of this subterranean Imulsion processing plant, still active despite the cessation of the Pendulum wars.

Subway: Timgad’s Central Subway station used to serve as a central hub for commuters. Now the tunnels are crawling with Locust.

The “Hidden Fronts” Multiplayer Map Pack will explode onto Xbox LIVE Marketplace on May 3 for 800 Microsoft Points as gamers steady their aim, pull the pin from their grenades and get ready to battle once more! All four of the new maps will be made available at no cost over Xbox LIVE on Sept. 3, 2007.

NBA Live 08 – Cover Art + Info

EA has just released some information for NBA Live 08. All I know is, I better never see a 1000 player achievement again, that is, unless the game is actually “good.”

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Washington Wizards All-Star Gilbert Arenas will be the cover athlete and spokesman of EA SPORTS™ NBA LIVE 08. This season Arenas displayed tremendous determination to emerge as one of the league’s most dangerous offensive players, rising to No. 3 in league scoring and leading the Wizards into the playoffs for the second straight season. NBA LIVE 08 is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver, BC, and will ship to stores worldwide this fall.

 

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The BIGS: Announced and Screen Shots

2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced [yesterday] features for The BIGS™, the larger-than-life Major League Baseball® licensed title coming out this summer. The BIGS delivers a unique pick-up-and-play baseball video game experience driven by quick reflex timing and smart power-up strategies, with highlight reel moments on every play.

“With The BIGS, we want to take the baseball genre to new heights and redefine what a baseball video game can be,” said Greg Thomas, President of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. “The BIGS has the fast learning curve of an arcade game coupled with deep play mechanics, amazing visuals, and hero-like presentation of real MLB® players that will keep gamers coming back for more. The BIGS will showcase dramatic highlight reel moments at every at-bat, creating a truly epic baseball title.”

Fans will redefine the baseball highlight reel by performing dramatic wall grabs, spectacular diving plays, and epic homeruns. Unique and intuitive gameplay controls deliver a new baseball experience, while advanced power-up mechanics add exciting depth with each turn. Turbo gameplay raises the action bar to new heights, and culminates in the ultimate batter pitcher power-up duel, where either the pitcher’s Big Heat will be the turning point, or the batter’s Power Blast will be the explosive end to the game. In The BIGS, every play is a big play.
In The BIGS, each MLB player has been individualized to emphasize their extraordinary athletic attributes. The development team paid great attention to detail to portray a player’s face and physical characteristics so baseball fans will easily recognize their favorite players. To deliver the authentic MLB atmosphere, stadium landmarks have been stylized to highlight the unique architecture of each MLB ballpark. Whether it’s the glove at San Francisco’s AT&T Park resized to mammoth proportions or the left field wall in Boston’s Fenway Park made into a real “Green Monster,” gamers will be in awe at the grandeur of each stadium in The BIGS.

The BIGS will be available this summer for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Nintendo’s Wii™.

[Press Release via GamerTagRadio.com]

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Call of Duty 3: Bravo Map Pack

At 800 Microsoft Points, these new Call of Duty 3 maps, including Aller Haut, Merseilles, Seine River, Rimling, [and a 5th map], can be yours. Here are screen shots for 4 of the upcoming 5 maps…

Aller Haut:

Merseilles:  :

Rimling:

Seine River:

So, will you spending 10 dollars on these new maps?

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Dual Release for XBLA

This week will feature not one, but two games for the Xbox Live Arcade. While first announced by CVG, it was officially confirmed today that both Gyruss (400 Points) and 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures (800 Points) will be making there way to the XBLA on Wednesday, April 18th, 2007 at 5:00 AM Eastern (2:00 Pacific)

More Information about both games:

Gyruss

In “Gyruss,” gamers fly a space ship from Neptune to Earth while battling enemies, satellites, asteroids and laser beam generators. Along the way the player’s ship can be upgraded to better tackle the ever-increasing enemies that attack during the journey to Earth.

“Gyruss” will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated “E” for Everyone.

Game Features

Enhanced for Xbox LIVE Arcade – includes voice support, new graphics, digitally enhanced sound, and leaderboards

Play the original game or an enhanced version which includes 3D rendered graphics

Multiplayer gameplay over Xbox LIVE includes split-screen cooperative and versus modes

23 levels to clear

Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures

“3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures” also includes a customizable course editor that allows gamers to build their own course design by mixing and matching combinations of tees, straights, corners, cups, junctions and ramps.

“3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated “E for Everyone”.

Game Features

• 36 challenging holes
• Up to four players may compete in multiplayer competitions over Xbox LIVE
• Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

Technorati tags: Gyruss, 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures, XBLA, Dual Release, Microsoft, Wednesday Release

Ubisoft Publishing WarTech™ Senko no Ronde

Developed by G.rev Ltd., WarTech™ Senko no Ronde is a new take on a famous arcade game from 2004 and has already been released in Japan with great success. Japanese cult magazine Famitsu awarded Senko no Ronde a gold medal and lauded its amazing blend of shoot-em-up action and fighting.

WarTech™ Senko no Ronde thrusts the player into a distant future where humanity has colonized countless new galaxies and Earth has become a planet mined for its natural resources. A violent war has erupted as nations struggle for world domination. Rounder Mechs fill the skies as the fate of the world is determined through aerial combat.
Key Features:

• Fast Paced Arcade Fighting – Combine an almost limitless arsenal of special moves, power ups, and attack drones to unleash the most lethal combos.
• Xbox LIVE® Multiplayer – Challenge friends in head-to-head two-player or battle against the world’s best players online and test your skills to improve your Xbox™ LIVE ranking.
• An impressive choice of Rounder Mech Suits – Each of the eight Rounder Mechs feature two distinct variations, as well as an unlockable in-game B.O.S.S. mode, for 24 variations in all.
• Epic Boss Battles – Go blow-for-blow against the other Rounder Mechs, but be prepared, because at any moment you could find yourself battling an even deadlier enemy.
• Single Player Story Mode – Follow the unique back stories of each fighter pilot
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Schizoid Screen Shots

The upcoming XBLA title Schizoid, which will be the first game developed using XNA Game Studio Express, just sent me these screen shots. I am excited to see the capabilities of the game and the overall system, since I didn’t have any idea what to do when I tried the software..

Also, TheXboxDomain has an interview regarding the game. Interview

Screen Shots:

   

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Exclusive: Boom Boom Rocket Achievements

EA has just provided x360a.org with an exclusive achievement list for the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade Title: Boom Boom Rocket. So, sit back and enjoy the screens and achievements for BBR, and be on the lookout for an interview from one of my favorite xbox sites. I don’t want to spill the beans, so look for a seperate post when its up…

Also, rumor has it… we will be seeing this game very soon.

The Full Achievement List

Screen Shots:

 

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