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Xbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade (or XBLA) was a video game Digital distribution in video games, digital distribution service that was available for the Xbox (console), Xbox and Xbox 360 consoles. It focused on smaller downloadable games from both major publishers and independent game developers. Titles on the service ranged from previously released arcade and console games to brand new games designed for the service, and were priced from a range of 5 to 20 United States dollar, US dollars. While originally requiring a disc to gain access to the service on the original Xbox, the Arcade was integrated into the Xbox 360 along with the rest of the Xbox Games Store, Xbox Live Marketplace (later renamed Xbox Games Store) with the launch of the new console. As of October 2016, there had been 709 Xbox Live Arcade titles released for the Xbox 360, with 27 being released for the original Xbox. The release of the Xbox One did not carry the Arcade branding over, and following the closure of the Xbox network# ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation and technology company, technology conglomerate headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975, the company became influential in the History of personal computers#The early 1980s and home computers, rise of personal computers through software like Windows, and the company has since expanded to Internet services, cloud computing, video gaming and other fields. Microsoft is the List of the largest software companies, largest software maker, one of the Trillion-dollar company, most valuable public U.S. companies, and one of the List of most valuable brands, most valuable brands globally. Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. It rose to dominate the personal computer operating system market with MS-DOS in the mid-1980s, followed by Windows. During the 41 years from 1980 to 2021 Microsoft released 9 versions of MS-DOS with a median frequen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Game Demo
A game demo is a trial version of a video game that is limited to a certain time period or a point in progress. A game demo comes in forms such as shareware, demo discs, downloadable software, and tech demos. Distribution In the early 1990s, shareware distribution was a popular method for publishing games for smaller developers, including then-fledgling companies such as 3D Realms, Apogee Software (now 3D Realms), Epic MegaGames (now Epic Games), and id Software. It gave consumers the chance to try a trial portion of the game, usually restricted to the game's complete first section or "episode", before purchasing the rest of the adventure. Racks of games on single 5" and later 3.5" floppy disks were common in many stores, often very cheaply. Since the shareware versions were essentially free, the cost only needed to cover the disk and minimal packaging. Sometimes, the demo disks were packaged within the box of another game by the same company. As the increasing size of games i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marble Blast Gold
''Marble Blast'' is a 2002 3D platform game. It was pre-installed on some Apple Inc. computer systems like the iMac, iBook, and Mac mini. It was also available for Windows operating systems as well as various Linux distributions. It was remade for the Xbox Live Arcade during Marble Blast's final years. The game was originally released in December 2002 as ''Marble Blast'' and then updated in May 2003, being renamed ''Marble Blast Gold''. During the same year at some point, it was also licensed to eGames to be resold under the name ''Marble Blaster''. The sequel, '' Marble Blast Ultra'', was released in 2006 for the Xbox 360 platform with new features and improved graphics, sometime after the enhanced version of Marble Blast for the Xbox Live Arcade which released one year earlier. ''Marble Blast XP'', a version for the Net Jet online game system, has updated graphics and a marble selector. Gameplay Basic gameplay involves taking the perspective of an autonomous marble moving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The King Of Fighters 2002
''(KOF 2002'', or ''KOF '02)'' is an arcade fighting video game originally released for the Neo Geo in October 2002, published by Playmore, the spiritual successor to the original SNK. It is the ninth title in ''The King of Fighters'' series and the second one to be produced by Eolith. Similarly to '' The King of Fighters '98'', it brings together characters from various SNK franchises and has a diverse roster of fighters. The game is celebrated for its extensive character selection, fluid animation, and engaging fighting mechanics. In 2003, the game was ported to the Dreamcast in Japan, followed by global ports to PlayStation 2 in 2004 and Xbox in 2005, both of which were released in North America in a two-in-one bundle with the following game in the series, '' The King of Fighters 2003''. In 2009, SNK Playmore produced a remake subtitled ''Unlimited Match (KOF 2002UM'', or ''KOF 02UM)'' for the PlayStation 2, released in Japan, then worldwide on Xbox Live Arcade in 2010, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joust (video Game)
''Joust'' is an action game developed by Williams Electronics and released in arcades in 1982. While not the first two-player cooperative video game, ''Joust''s success and polished implementation popularized the concept. Players assume the role of knights armed with lances and mounted on large birds (an ostrich for Player 1 and a stork for Player 2), who must defeat enemy knights riding buzzards. The characters fly around a single screen filled with floating platforms. Using the computer hardware from the company's Defender (1981 video game), earlier arcade game, John Newcomer led the development team: Bill Pfutzenreuter, Janice Woldenberg-Miller ( Hendricks), Python Anghelo, Tim Murphy, and John Kotlarik. Newcomer aimed to create a flying game, with cooperative two-player gameplay, while avoiding the overdone space theme. After deciding to use birds as characters, he forwent the standard eight-direction joystick control scheme and devised collisions as the means of combat. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamsterball
''Hamsterball'', stylized as ''HamsterBall,'' is an indie video game developed by Raptisoft Games, released on 8 February 2004 for Microsoft Windows. The TikGames PlayStation 3 version was created on 25 March 2010. Gameplay Similar to the arcade game ''Marble Madness'', the goal is to complete a series of 15 race courses in as short a time as possible while avoiding various obstacles. Instead of a marble, however, the player controls a hamster in a clear plastic exercise ball. A short fall causes the hamster to become dizzy and hard to control for a short time. If the hamster falls too far, rolls off the course, or is destroyed by an obstacle, a new one is placed on the course after a short delay. A set amount of extra time is added to the player's clock at the beginning of each race; if time runs out, the game ends. By following invisible paths on the courses, players can unlock appropriately themed multiplayer combat arenas. During this mode of play, "Rodent Rumble", the goa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guilty Gear XX
''Guilty Gear X2'', also known as and subtitled ''The Midnight Carnival'' in Japan, is a fighting game developed by Arc System Works and published by Sammy Studios. The third main installment of the ''Guilty Gear'' series, ''Guilty Gear X2'' furthered the plot of the series, as well as introduced new characters and gameplay mechanics. A sequel to ''Guilty Gear X'', it was announced in January 2002, and was released on May 23, 2002, for the arcades. It was later ported to the PlayStation 2 and published in North America and Europe. The PlayStation 2 version of ''Guilty Gear X2'' sold well in Japan; over 140,000 copies were sold between 2002 and 2004. In addition to the public reception, the game has been praised by video game critics. Several aspects were commended, the most noticeable being its gameplay, visuals, music, and new additions from ''Guilty Gear X''. Some called it the best title of the series, of the year, and even one of the best fighting games of all time. Sinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guilty Gear Isuka
is a 2D fighting video game developed by Arc System Works and published by Sammy Corporation. Announced by Arc in September, it was released on December 17, 2003, in arcades as the sixth installment of the ''Guilty Gear'' series. Later, the game was ported for a release on the PlayStation 2 (PS2), Xbox, and Windows in Japan. The PS2 version was brought to North America by Sammy, and, in Europe, the home console version was released by 505 Game Street and the personal computer, PC version by Zushi Games, Zoo Digital Publishing. While the gameplay remained almost the same as in previous titles, the game introduced a four-player battle mode, and the PS2 and Xbox version included new features to the series, including a scrolling adventure, a customization mode, and two new characters. ''Guilty Gear Isuka'' received mixed critical reviews. It was praised for its visual, music and customization features. However, although some aspects of the new gameplay—such as the two fighting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gauntlet (1985 Video Game)
''Gauntlet'' is a 1985 fantasy-themed hack-and-slash arcade video game developed and released by Atari Games. It is one of the first Multiplayer video game, multiplayer dungeon crawl arcade games. The core design of ''Gauntlet'' comes from 1983 game ''Dandy (video game), Dandy'' for the Atari 8-bit computers, which resulted in a threat of legal action. It also has similarities to the action-adventure maze video game ''Time Bandit'' (1983). The arcade version of ''Gauntlet'' was released in November 1985 and was initially available only as a dedicated four-player arcade cabinet, cabinet. Atari distributed a total of 7,848 arcade units. In Japan, the game was released by Namco in February 1986. Atari later released a two-player cabinet variant in June 1986, aimed at operators who could not afford or did not have sufficient space for the four-player version. Gameplay The game is set within a series of top-down, third-person, orthographic mazes where the object is to kill monsters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feeding Frenzy (video Game)
''Feeding Frenzy'' is a single-player mode and arcade-style aquatic video game written by Sprout Games, and published by PopCap Games. With an initial debut on February 11, 2004, it saw a re-release on the Xbox Live Arcade service, with versions for both the original Xbox and the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 version, released on March 15, 2006, was the 17th most popular Xbox Live Arcade title for 2006. In March 2006, the sequel to this game, '' Feeding Frenzy 2'' was released. In 2016, ''Feeding Frenzy'' was made available for Xbox One backwards compatibility and is free to members on EA Access. Gameplay In ''Feeding Frenzy'', players control a hungry marine predator intent on munching as many other fish as possible. During the course of the game's 40 levels, they switch off between 5 marine animals, with the last eight levels having them play as Orville the Orca, and the last level being a 'boss battle' against the "Shark King", a great white shark. The player takes on the role of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bookworm (video Game)
''Bookworm'' is a word-forming puzzle video game by PopCap Games. From a grid of available letters, players connect letters to form words. As words are formed, they are removed from the grid and the remaining letters collapse to fill the available space. Players earn more points by creating longer words or words which use less common letters and earn less for smaller words. In November 2006, PopCap Games released a sequel, ''Bookworm Adventures''. ''Bookworm'' was released for the Nintendo DS digital distribution service DSiWare on November 30, 2009. It has also been released on the regular Nintendo DS cartridge. ''Bookworm'' is the most downloaded word puzzle game, being downloaded over 100 million times. The deluxe version of the game features updated graphics, Action Game, and the Hall of Fame. Gameplay The game requires players to match adjacent letters to form a word in the English language. Longer words are worth more points and have a greater chance of producing bon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bejeweled (video Game)
''Bejeweled'' is a 2000 match-three video game developed and published by PopCap Games. ''Bejeweled'' involves lining up three or more multi-colored gems to clear them from the game board. The game was inspired by a similar browser game, titled ''Colors Game''. Originally released in 2000 under the title ''Diamond Mine'' as a browser game on the team's official website, ''Bejeweled'' was licensed to be hosted on MSN Games under its current name. PopCap released a retail version titled ''Bejeweled Deluxe'' in May 2001. ''Bejeweled'' has since been ported to many platforms, particularly mobile devices. The game has been commercially successful, having sold over 10 million copies and been downloaded more than 150 million times. It is credited with popularizing match-three video games and launching the casual games industry, which grew to be worth $3 billion within a decade. The game was followed by a commercially successful series of sequels and spin-offs. Gameplay ''Bejew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
