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    Old 31-03-2008, 10:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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    Xbox live arcade games

    So, what've you lot bought and which are your favourites?

    I've only got two, N+ (that flash ninja game) and Rez (you all know it )

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    Old 31-03-2008, 10:26 AM   #2 (permalink)
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    Re: Xbox live arcade games

    my faves so far are geometry wars, bejewelled 2, poker smash, lumines, rez and bomberman. Although i am sure i am forgetting some.

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    Old 31-03-2008, 10:48 AM   #3 (permalink)
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    Re: Xbox live arcade games

    Geometry Wars is brilliant.

    Zuma is a lot of fun.

    Bomberman is still the best multiplayer game, ever!

    Texas Hold 'em is a nice way to kill a few hours (particularly on the competitive tables).

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    Old 31-03-2008, 11:16 AM   #4 (permalink)
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    Re: Xbox live arcade games

    Geometry Wars: who doesn't have this!? It's a terrific quick blast/time killer.

    Heavy Weapon: nostaglic entertainment and a great example of who to bring refresh an old title.

    I'm still waiting for a XBLA port of Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts port to appear - it was mentioned a while ago but has yet to surface

    Looking forwards to playing some Bionic Commando Rearmed - judging by the previews it's looking great.

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    Old 31-03-2008, 11:21 AM   #5 (permalink)
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    Re: Xbox live arcade games

    Cheers you lot

    Can't believe I hadn't considered geometry wars seeing as I loved the clone I had for PC!

    I'll give the others a look, ta!

    Also while I'm at it, is there any way of buying microsoft points online without having a credit card (ie use my debit card)?

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    Old 31-03-2008, 11:28 AM   #6 (permalink)
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    Re: Xbox live arcade games

    Raz316,

    You can buy the points from Here

    Although when you buy online you would usually also use a debit or credit card therefore this might not be of any help I guess.

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    Old 31-03-2008, 11:29 AM   #7 (permalink)
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    Whoops double post

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    Old 31-03-2008, 11:33 AM   #8 (permalink)
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    Cheers Carl, I assume you'll then post out the DVD case with the card yeah?
    Sorry I should have been more clear, is it possible to buy the points and get the voucher code emailed to you or something? I know it's a long shot.

    Thanks though
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    Old 31-03-2008, 04:06 PM   #9 (permalink)
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    Re: Xbox live arcade games

    Castlevania (fantastic port of the PS game)
    Green Beret (or Rush'n'Attack as it's called on XBL)
    Bomberman is good fun
    Catan
    Galaga (I just love a bit of space Invaders now and then)
    Doom (classic, and on offer now for 400pts)
    Geon was good, but online is dead
    Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, Sonic 1/2 (again classics)
    Puzzle Fighter 2 was good (looking at getting this next perhaps) as was poker smash

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    Re: Xbox live arcade games

    Gemoetry wars, hard as hell but an awesome game.

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    If you make a spare profile on your Xbox with country listed as US you can download Aegis Wing & Yaris free full arcade games. You can then play the full game from your proper profile

    Yaris actual proper blows but Aegis Wing is pretty nifty.

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    I've got N+....its brilliant fun.
    Also got Geometry Wars, Alien Hominid, TMNT 1989 Arcade Classic, Undertow, Carcassone.

    N+ is my fav, its brilliant.

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    Old 01-04-2008, 07:18 AM   #12 (permalink)
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    Been playing quite a bit of poker smash myself recently, great little game


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    It's always been about Space Giraffe for me...

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    Re: Xbox live arcade games

    My favourite XBL games are Geometry Wars and Marble Blast Ultra.

    Switchball isn't too bad ... but the engine is slow, and they don't sync to the screen refresh rate so the tearing is very, very annoying.
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    my favourites are

    GAUNTLET

    BOMBERMAN

    two brilliant games

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    Oh, JetPac does it for me. Something do with buying the original on my Speccy 48k..and Lunar JetMan...



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