Marathon Your Way To XBLA, Don't Forget Your Board Games!
Last week, we heard news that Marathon: Durandal (800 MS Points) was coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade. Well, here's some information on it to help you decide whether or not you want to grab it this Wednesday. first off, for those who might not know, Marathon is a landmark First Person Shooter by Bungie that is the inspiration for Halo. Twas' a grand series and, even though I have them for the Mac, I'll very likely grab this one. Here's a brief summary of Marathon: Durandal:
Seventeen years ago, you survived a vicious Pfhor assault on the U.E.S.C. Marathon. Now you have been awakened by the enigmatic, sentient A.I. called Durandal and sent to an alien world to uncover the mysteries of their advanced technology. In Marathon: Durandal, armed with only a pistol, you are humanity’s last champion!
Everything in this game has been redone in HD goodness as well as redesigned controls for the Xbox 360 controller, as if they'd have a choice on that one.
Now Marathon won't be the only game coming out this Wednesday. In fact, I'd have to say that if it weren't for that title, this Wednesday's Arcade release would seem rather unremarkable. ...and that brings me to Spyglass Board Games.
SPG, as I shall call it form this point on, is a collection of, you guessed it, board games. You'll be able to choose from Chess, Checkers, Mancala or Reversi. You'll also be able to stare each other down with the Xbox LIVE Vision camera. There are twelve achievements you can get as well as a selection of custom game pieces. If board games are your thing, you might want to look in to that. If not, go with Marathon: Durandal.
Full release, after the jump.
This week, we have two anticipated titles coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade, Marathon Durandal, and Spyglass Board Games. Both will come to Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 this Wednesday, August 1, beginning at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific).
Marathon: Durandal
ESRB Rating M (Mature)
800 Microsoft Points
Available Worldwide
Seventeen years ago, you survived a vicious Pfhor assault on the U.E.S.C. Marathon. Now you have been awakened by the enigmatic, sentient A.I. called Durandal and sent to an alien world to uncover the mysteries of their advanced technology. In Marathon: Durandal, armed with only a pistol, you are humanity’s last champion!
* Epic story: Exclusive to Xbox LIVE® Arcade, Marathon: Durandal is a cult classic first-person shooter (FPS) that continues the tradition of great gameplay while remaining faithful to the spirit of Bungie lore as the predecessor to the Halo franchise.
* Upgraded visuals: All images in the game have been redrawn in high definition.
* Modern networking: Marathon: Durandal features a new modern networking layer built with Xbox LIVE in mind.
* Superior control: The redesigned controls take full advantage of the Xbox 360 Controller and enhance playing a first-person shooter on a home console.
* For more details on “Marathon: Durandel”, please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/m/marathondurandalxboxlivearcade/.
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Spyglass Board Games
ESRB Rating E (Everyone)
400 Microsoft Points
Available Worldwide
Spyglass Board Games offers a fun new take on classic board games, like Chess, Checkers, Mancala, and Reversi. Play and chat socially on Xbox LIVE®, or play against the computer. Use the Xbox LIVE Vision camera to personalize the game board, playing pieces, and video effects. Each game has custom pieces to choose from, such as a rook made of stone, or a furry checkers piece with cute gleaming eyes. Make each game your very own!
* Full featured games: Four classic board games to choose from. Play Chess, Checkers, Mancala, or Reversi.
* Video integration with Xbox LIVE Vision camera: Fully integrated video chat lets you see your opponent. Use the video effects to personalize your game.
* Customizable pieces: Choose custom game pieces that range from traditional marble, to metallic silver, to fuzzy and wiggling gel.
* Twelve achievements: Twelve achievements are offered ranging from easy, such as playing all four games, to more challenging, such as taking all four corners in Reversi.
* For more game details on “Spyglass Board Games”, please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/spyglassxboxlivearcade/.
Super Timsy
Posted to Video Games on 30 July 2007
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