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I've never played either PD game. If the first one is so revered, how come the second is so poorly regarded? Did they screw things up or is it just a case of the gameplay getting dated in the years since?
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PArt of the problem with the first one is that it was an early release and they didn't know enough yet. If they made the same game now with what they know now it would be much better. I think it was better then some people say it was.
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This week's XBLM deal: Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex 800http://marketplace.xbox.com/xweb/lib...ints_12_12.png [33% off]
No sign of all the May deals so I guess they got wise to letting us know when not to spend money. Too bad... |
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I hope they fix the slowdown on the first PD, that was my only issue.
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According to Major Nelson, we're getting 3 this week:
Space Invaders Extreme Arkanoid Zombie Wranglers Each 800 points. I think Pixy just lost $30 :lol: I'm a huge Arkanoid whore, so I'm thrilled by its inclusion and I will definitely check out the other two, though SI:E never really grabbed me on the DS. |
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Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 9418261)
I've given up on the Peggle challenges, I think. I have well more than half done, but the ones left just don't seem fun to try.
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Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 9423937)
Each 800 points. I think Pixy just lost $30 :lol:
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Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 9423949)
I didn't give up then, I'm giving up now :lol: I have like 6 left and I don't think I'll be able to do them.
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Originally Posted by Raul3
(Post 9424058)
6? which ones?
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I'm kinda working on the 10-in-a-row, that should be doable. Just trying to think before every shot, trying to select the best power-up at the beginning, etc. I think the max I've advanced is 6. But I need to pay more attention.
Have you checked youtube for help on those missing levels? |
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Nah, not yet. The only hint I've been using is on 750k - trying to get flippers & triple score on the first shot on Pearl Clam (5-1) but that's more annoying than it is useful. I've gotten close, but not quite 750k.
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
(Post 9423986)
I think I'm only getting Zombie Wranglers this week, if the demo is good (and it has local co-op).
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Zombie Wranglers gets killed in a 5.0 review from IGN. Likely just Space Invaders for me. Oh, and
Sorry if I ever get around to actually buying it. |
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Joystiq has a preview for 1 vs. 100 up: http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/06/jo...ive-primetime/
It sounds awesome! In fact, I think we might need a dedicated thread to it and/or all Primetime games. Might even need to get XBLA code trading in there for games we win that we already have. Article for those blocked: Spoiler:
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Zombie Wranglers is pretty bad. :(
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1 vs. 100 sounds awesome! I'll be participating as much as possible. Work will only allow me to participate in one session a week, as I'm always either working Friday or Saturday nights.
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Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 9427698)
Joystiq has a preview for 1 vs. 100 up: http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/06/jo...ive-primetime/
It sounds awesome! In fact, I think we might need a dedicated thread to it and/or all Primetime games. Might even need to get XBLA code trading in there for games we win that we already have. Article for those blocked: Spoiler:
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That sounds cool. Theres still plenty of room for innovation in gaming today.
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1 vs 100 sounds really good.
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1 vs 100 does sound good, but the Achilles heal of the game is that only a limited number of people can get in on the fun. I imagine the odds are pretty low that you'll be in the "mob", and it'll be almost impossible to be the "one". I think that will anger a lot of people.
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Kotaku's preview with a little more info on selection processes: http://kotaku.com/5242159/1-vs-100-p...-mmo-game-show
Spoiler:
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Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 9427698)
In fact, I think we might need a dedicated thread to it and/or all Primetime games.
Hopefully this game and others in the "Primetime" family make it worthwhile. |
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IGN Australia's list of the Top 10 XBLA Games of the Past 12 Months
10) R-Type Dimensions Score: 8.4 / Price: 1200 MSP 9) Duke Nukem 3D Score: 8.5 / Price: 800 MSP 8) Peggle Score: 9.0 / Price: 800 MSP 7) Banjo-Kazooie Score: 8.0 / Price: 1200 MSP 6) Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Score: 8.7 / Price: 1200 MSP 5) Portal: Still Alive Score: 9.2 / Price: 1200 MSP 4) Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 Score: 8.3 / Price: 800 MSP 3) Castle Crashers Score: 9.0 / Price: 1200 MSP 2) Bionic Commando: Rearmed Score: 9.4 / Price: 800 MSP 1) Braid Score: 8.8 / Price: 1200 MSP Honourable Mentions Ikaruga Roogoo The Maw Puzzle Quest: Galactrix |
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Wow, more than half of those were $15. I guess the 1200 price point isn't going anywhere, despite any of our efforts to hold out for a sale.
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Seven on their list are ports/remakes, yeesh.
ANYWAY, here would be my list, last twelve months. 10. Braid (placeholder position since I haven't started it yet) 09. Mega Man 9 08. The Maw 07. Outrun Online Arcade 06. Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram 05. Uno Rush 04. Galaga Legions 03. Castle Crashers 02. Bionic Commando Rearmed 01. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 Assuming that Braid moves to my Top Five, Summer of XBLA was fucking EPIC. |
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