You can always donate it to me.

Actually if you have the code you could trade it or sell it to someone.

I do have the code for the free download. Are unused codes common enough that I'd be able to trade it though?

I want Puzzle Quest.

There's a code-trading forum at www.cheapassgamer.com. Where did a Puzzle Quest code come from?

Yeah, where'd that code come from?

I couldn't find any trade posts about XBLA codes there, did I just overlook the section or are the posts just in the general trade area?

EDIT: Found it, thanks guys!

Any tips for beating Lord Bane on PQ. I am a Warrior at lvl 50. Seems I can only get him down to about 100 hp by the time he finishes me off.

Arkadian Warriors and Gripshift come out on Wednesday.

Three heroic shape-shifting warriors fight to release the Land of Arkadia from the evil Gorgon’s stony gaze. In the uniquely expansive “Arkadian Warriors,” randomly generated dungeons and cooperative multiplayer hack & slash action enhances a deep single-player campaign. The robust cooperative multiplayer mode is available for two players both locally and over Xbox LIVE. Upgrading is key as players hone their skills, acquire loot and master powerful magic spells and numerous deadly weapons in a journey of mythical proportions. “Arkadian Warriors” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+ by the ESRB.

Through a mix of sky-high platforming and stunt driving, “GripShift” combines automotive and puzzle solving skills across 120 challenging levels, 25 rubber burning race tracks and 20 deadly deathmatch arenas across four themed worlds. Zoom to victory with four players over Xbox LIVE or race solo, all while enjoying a customizable music experience! Choose your driver, unlock faster vehicles and customize your ride with new skins. Developed by Sidhe Interactive, “GripShift” is a gravity-defying thrill ride every racing fan must experience! The game will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+ by the ESRB.

This Arkadian Warriors game sounds interesting. I will most definitely have to check out the demo on that one.


Any word on Castle Crashers?

Castle Crashers is still due for Q1 2008.

I don't think there's been a decent "car" racer released for the XBLA. Street Trace had better races than most other "driving" games.

So is it in the limbo that Hoop World is in?

No, I believe it's been set for Q1 2008 ever since The Behemoth pulled the game to rework it once the 50MB XBLA limit was lifted. It was supposed to come out this year but when they suddenly had three time the space to work with, they wanted to actually use it.

Ha! Hoop World. Totally forgot about that.

Castle Crashers has been 2008 for a long time though.

Although I already said it a bit ago, my 22yo brother wrote the music for Arcadian Warriors! I don't believe he played the game and it may not be my cup of tea but I'm looking forward to it. He's been composing for video games for a while now - mostly internet games that you must purchase to play and a few Wal-Mart variety types. He has a TON of talent and a nice studio set up so I'm excited to hear what he wrote as I haven't heard it yet.

^ that's cool. I work with a guy that's composed some music for a few games.

Has anyone else downloaded the full version of Arkadian Warriors? I'd love to do some co-op on this. The game isn't quite as good so far as I hoped, but it seems like it could get better. Didn't care for the music, sounds like cues taken from one of those discs filled with stuff from the public domain.

It doesn't get better. It's far too easy and the few boss battles are just sad.

I'll have a full review later today.

I have never enjoyed any RPG-type games. The fact that this is dumbed down is fine with me. I play it with a friend and it's an okay time to waste time. I couldn't imagine playing it by myself and I feel sorry for those who have or will.

I did not like the demo at all. It seemed clunky and with so few skills per character (i was hoping for a Diablo-like skill tree) it got old really quickly. The demo not letting you play another class beside soldier was also lame as hell. Limit me to one level but let me try the classes to see if they play any differently at least.

I was also a bit disappointed in Arkadian Warriors, if they had refined the combat just slightly, it'd be awesome. As it stands, it's just feels unfinished and amateurish. All they had to do was add some kind of recoil to attacks, I think. Oh well, I might still get it, it seems it could be slightly enjoyable despite that, especially in co-op mode. Then again, I guess I don't want to reward shoddy development, so, maybe not.

This week's releases:

Sensible World of Soccer (800 points)

Sensible World of Soccer™ is the classic nineties soccer game reborn with enhanced graphics! Play against your friends online in this fantastic pick up and play soccer extravaganza. Experience all the excitement of a full season or enter into a quick game against your friends.
Want to be more hands-on? Manage your team over a full season with a fully immersive tactics editor to put yourself in control on the way to the title.


Online play: Take on your friends online in this fun, fast-paced soccer game.
Updated for Xbox LIVE Arcade: Play a fully updated Arcade version of this classic game.
Classic and Enhanced modes: Play online with the graphics you remember, or with the new enhanced HD visuals.
Retro experience: Utilizing the original '96/'97 code, widely recognized to be the best incarnation of the SWOS series, we are able to deliver an authentic, retro playing experience.
Influential game: SWOS is one of the ten most influential games of all time. Play the only version that lets you experience both classic SWOS and modern enhanced SWOS.

Tempest (400 points)

Features

Tempest® is one of the most well-known arcade games of all time, a true classic in the realm of video games. This intense shooter requires lots of skill and lightning-quick reflexes. Use unlimited firepower to shoot and destroy enemies in a large geometric battlefield.
Download the full version to play this classic arcade game in its original form and completely re-stylized versions featuring evolved graphics and newly introduced Throttle Monkey™ mode.

Next-gen presentation: The game supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, including HDTV, with full-screen anti-aliasing and Dolby Digital surround sound.
Arcade integration: Check top scores on the Leaderboards and master 12 challenging Achievements.

I bet Tempest sounds cool as hell in Dolby Digital...but I never cared for the game myself.

Another game that could be cool to play on the Mad Catz Arcade Stick if the spinner worked at all. Too bad it doesn't.