The videos are less than stellar. There are 2 Spy Hunter ones, a Saints Row video, 2 or 3 commercial and something else that stood out so little I can't even remember it.

The Gamer Pics are from Saints Row. There are 5 I believe. The unlockable galleries are for Superman Returns, Indiana Jones, F.E.A.R. and a 2007 Screenshot Gallery.

I should clarify that there is only 1 360 demo. There are a few XBOX demos which they call Best Of XBOX - Volume 1:
Splinter Cell - CT
HL:2
Mercenaries
Lego Star Wars
DOA Ultimate

I downloaded the Cloning Clyde demo last night and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Based on the press release, I wasn't expecting much out of it, but the writing within the game is actually quite witty and clever, and the mechanics are simple but fun. It's definitely a throwback to SNES/Genesis era 2D puzzle/action games. It's probably closest to The Lost Vikings (which I think the game's creator referenced in an interview as an influence on Clyde), but there are elements from other games as well as some unique ideas that make it more than just a clone of an existing game (ha ha ha, I'm so clever). I bought the full version right after the tutorial level ended and I personally think it's worth 800 points, especially to support an indie developer that's putting some effort into making original characters and games. It's not for everyone, but I think if you download the demo and play just a level or two, you'll be pretty sure whether or not it's up your alley. I'm having a great time playing a few levels here and there between sessions of FNR 3 and Table Tennis - it's one of my favorite XBLA games so far.

I agree. I had a lot of fun playing Cloning Clyde. I just wish it wasn't 800 points. 400, sure. I'd buy it in an instant.. But 800 is harder to swallow for an arcade game.

MY wife really enjoy Cloning Clyde...she had fun with it yesterday. I did not play, but it looked fun. I know the price translates to $10, but my last couple of MS point cards I got for $15 and $12 respectively. PLUS, I had 7100 points in my account So, I didn't feel bad. I only bought a few things on the Marketplace.

Yeah, I'm polishing up my review right now. I do enjoy it and applaud the developers for something new. 800 points might be a little steep, but this is just a taste of things to come methinks.

So, apparently I signed up for and won a prize in the Xbox cup contest for the World Cup. My wife goes to the door and gets a package which contained a replica WC soccer ball (in Xbox green) and 3 free months of Live gold. Not too bad, especially for a contest I didn't realized that I entered (also, add in the fact that I won my 360 through the Mountain Dew contest, I'm doing pretty well).

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Castle Crashers looks awesome. Can't wait for this one.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you guys with Wives or Girlfriends who're into video games are lucky SOB's.

I'm really hoping that with Viva Piñata I can ease my wife into using the 360. She loves her DS but refuses to touch the 360 even after I bought an arcade game for her that she showed interest in while I played the demo.

My buddy was over the other day and saw I had 2 profiles on my 360 and turned to my wife to ask if it was hers. Then he asked what her gamerscore was. He knows my wife well enough that he shouldn't of asked such a stupid question.

My wife has played some Uno, and I am sure she will be into Galaga next week, otherwise she isn't really into gaming.

I don't think I would ever see her get involved with something as in depth as Oblivion, but I am trying to get her playing 360, especially when I am at work and she has the day off.

There is a report over at CheapAssGamer that Texas Hold 'Em will NO LONGER BE FREE. No price yet.

More on the Texas Hold 'Em change here: http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/20/jo...nessa-of-xbla/

Castle Crashers does look fun.

Castle Crashers does indeed look pretty cool. I'm all about that cool green knight.

That Soooooo Blows!

I think they're getting dollar signs in their eyes with these arcade games.

Yea dude.. You need to change your gamertag sig to:

"Screw Texas Holdem"

Just in case anyone is still interested in buying Perfect Dark Zero, Fry's Friday ad shows it at $19.99.

Chris

Hrm, how is the multiplayer? Worth 20$?

I just wish Kameo would drop in price like that.

Kameo and PDZ are $20 at SEARS this week.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes (OOS)

Both will be $20 starting SUNDAY at Circuit City also. So, there you go. I just granted your wish...what do I get?

Well you are in luck then, check Sears now, and Circuit City next week...


(or what DJ said...)

I think what happened was the sponsorship with River Belle (I think that's who it was) fell through. That's also the reason for the delay. Had to revamp the UI.

Is PDZ worth $20?

I bought it at launch and played through about 4 levels. Sold it shortly after. So I would say no, even though the $20 is enticing. Get Kameo instead.

Well, maybe they'll bundle Texas Hold 'Em with the XBL camera afterall. Or maybe a choice between Uno or Hold 'Em.

As far as PDZ goes, I really enjoyed it when I first got it, but then again it was the only 360 game I had. However, I went back and played it again for a bit after having COD2 and GRAW, and I realized PDZ is nowhere as good as those two.