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Harmonix unveils Rock Band Blitz

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:39:50 +0000

Arcade rhythm game from Rock Band developer coming to Xbox Live Arcade and PSN this summer. (more…)

Microsoft announces Xbox Live 'Arcade NEXT'

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:46:31 +0000

Microsoft have announced Arcade NEXT, a promotion for Xbox Live Arcade that focuses on the next big releases for the platform. (read the story…)

Microsoft: Xbox Live Arcade door is open to indies, big devs

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:44:40 +0000

There have been legitimate questions raised in the past about whether Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade was past its prime, and if indie developers were moving away from Microsoft's digital platform, onto supposedly greener pastures like Valve's Steam and mobile app stores. But Microsoft still wants "a really nice, eclectic mix" of games from both indies and big companies on XBLA, according to … (more…)

Xbox Live Arcade games are about to double your Gamerscore

admin — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:10:56 +0000

Microsoft's announced revisions to the Gamerscore policy for Xbox Live Arcade games. Starting next month, developers will be able to include up to 400 points' worth of Gamerscore through a maximum of 30 Achievements, announced Major Nelson today. (read on…)

Xbox Live Arcade Games To Support 400 Gamerscore

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:58:17 +0000

Major Nelson confirms that XBLA games will soon get an increase in the number of gamerscore they have to offer. (more…)

Xbox Live Achievements: Gamerscore Cap Raised To 400G

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:57:58 +0000

Xbox Live Arcade games will raise from 200 to 400 later this year, Microsoft's Major Nelson can confirm. Xbox Live Arcade games are getting bigger and better, so the need for an increased Gamerscore total has been a talking point among studios for a while. Major Nelson has today confirmed that Microsoft is raising the Gamerscore cap. Writing on the official Major Nelson blog, Nelson revealed … (more…)

Xbox Live Arcade games Achievement limit to double – report

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:45:20 +0000

The Achievement limit for Xbox Live Arcade games is about to be doubled, a new report claims. A fresh set of rules from Microsoft will double the current 200 Gamerscore base limit for downloadable titles to 400G. XBLA games will also be able to include a maximum of 30 Achievements, up from the current 20 limit. Read more…

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'Minecraft' on Xbox Live to offer split-screen multiplayer, tutorial

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:21:41 +0000

Minecraft on Xbox Live Arcade is to have up to eight players playing online. (more…)

Xbox Live Arcade marketing manager says service might be disbanded eventually

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:18:05 +0000

Games like Alan Wake: American Nightmare and I Am Alive are part of a new generation of digital releases that would have come to retail only a few years ago. (more…)

[Updated] Microsoft Says Xbox Live Arcade Will Eventually Be Phased Out

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:17:57 +0000

[Update] Through its PR agency, Edelman, Microsoft issued an official statement on this story, assuring gamers that Xbox Live is in no danger of being taken down. “Xbox LIVE Arcade is and will continue to be the premier destination for quality downloadable games at a great value, boasting an ever-growing, eclectic library of hundreds of games, spanning every genre. We are committed to providing … (more…)