Living LIVE 06.29.09: The 27th Edition - Droplitz, Garou Mow, The Latest DLC, More
Posted by Trace Aber on 06.29.2009
Information on Droplitz, Garou Mow, three community games, and the latest DLC, movies, and more in this week's edition of Living LIVE!
Opening Comments
What a crazy week this has been. We've lost Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Billy Mays. Talk about going out of your way celebrity death machine. Also, in personal news, I had my second professional wrestling match that went even better than the last one. During the show's intermission I also signed autographs, which was kind of fun kind of weird considering it's local wrestling.
My girlfriend's dog ate my ethernet cable a couple of days ago and as of now I have been unable to purchase another one. Money is just too tight right now, so this should be a pretty sparse column.
I'm Trace Aber and this is Living LIVE.
Game Marketplace - A weekly look at the arcade games, demos, and add-ons released this week.
Droplitz (800MP)
Immerse yourself in this addictive puzzler that's all about strategically twisting and connecting mismatched dials to save precious droplitz. Just making a single junction is child's play; can you master the art of the combo or will you let your pipes runneth over? Be warned: losing too many droplitz can be hazardous to your ability to win. With four unique play modes, a variety of board sizes, and infinite replayability, Droplitz promises to drain all your time away. Recommendation: Check it out if you like puzzle games as I've heard good things, but I don't see fans of other genres getting much out of it
Garou Mow - Mark of the Wolves (800MP)
It is the latest title of the Fatal Fury series [GAROU -MARK OF THE WOLVES-] comes to Xbox LIVE! With the New Hero "Rock Howard" who is only son of Geese Howard and rose up by legendary wolf Terry Bogard, story of the new wolves begin. It banned the traditional line-system but instead bring in the brand-new systems such as "Just Defense", "T.O.P. In" and "Braking". It is not only system which renewed but also all the characters are new comers only except Terry Bogard. Don't miss the extreme battles of wolves! Recommendation: Get all of this
Community Games
Super Xblox 360 (200MP)
This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=0/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. Rotate the falling blocks to earn a High Score! Enjoy 4 game modes, 4 unique power-ups, brand new shapes, and 4 original songs. Battle a friend head to head or compete with 3 others to see who is the best. Attack your opponent by shooting, or stealing their blocks, rotating their world, or obstructing their view. Recommendation: It's yet another twist on Tetris. There's clearly a market for it, but I'm done with it. Avoid.
Gravity Bounce (200MP)
This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=0/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. GRAVITY BOUNCE is a unique game with deceptively simple yet challenging and addictive game-play. Slingshot your way through over 30 orbiting, bouncing gravity systems. Once you start you won't want to stop. Recommendation: I like simple, yet complex games like this. Check it out.
Shield Defense (400MP)
This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=1/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. Use your shield to protect your base from attacking tanks and repel their own projectiles back at them! Earn money by killing tanks and buy upgrades between levels to stay one step ahead of the enemy. 25 levels of tank-busting mayhem await! Recommendation: At first I was going to say avoid, but there is just so much to upgrade. I can't deny depth. Check it out.
Game Add-Ons
Avatar Clothes (Free)
Male
* Rashguard
* White Vest
* Swim Shorts
* Surfer Shorts
Female
* Flower Vest
* Surfer Hot Pants
* Surfer Shorts
* Surfer Skirt
* Surfer Dress
Fallout 3: Point Lookout (800MP)
Buy a ticket and hop onboard the Duchess Gambit, as Tobar the Ferryman takes you to the strange seaside town of Point Lookout. What secrets does the dilapidated boardwalk hold? Who lives in the sprawling mansion? Why is the Punga Fruit so important? And what horrors lie in the depths of the murky swamp? Point Lookout is the most open-ended DLC yet, and allows you to explore an entirely new and expansive gameplay area any way you'd like. A completely new questline allows you uncover the town's hidden secrets, and wield powerful new weapons like the Double-Barrel Shotgun against the swamp's dangerous, and deformed, denizens. So venture to Point Lookout, if you dare. Just pray it's not a one-way trip.
Rock Band
"Wake Up Call" by Maroon 5 (160MP)
"Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5 (160MP)
"Reinventing Your Exit" by Underoath (160MP)
"21st Century (Digital Boy)" by Bad Religion
"State of Love and Trust (Live: Drop in the Park)" by Pearl Jam
BlazBlue - Unlimited Hakumen Unlocked (80MP)
This unlocks Unlimited Hakumen as a playable character. (This content can be obtained through normal gameplay.)
BlazBlue - Unlimited Nu Unlocked (80MP)
This unlocks Unlimited v-13 as a playable character. (This content can be obtained through normal gameplay.)
BlazBlue - Unlimited Ragna Unlocked (80MP)
This unlocks Unlimited Ragna as a playable character. (This content can be obtained through normal gameplay.)
Blaz Blue - Unlimited Rachel Unlocked (80MP)
This unlocks Unlimited Rachel as a playable character. (This content can be obtained through normal gameplay.)
Yosumin! LIVE: Yosumin Adventure (80MP)
A puzzle adventure where you must travel the world to recover the pieces of a beautiful stained-glass window. Play your way through stage after stage, using the Treats given to you by the Grand Goldmin to help you on your way!
LIVE Activity for week of June 15th
Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU's)
1 Call of Duty: WaW
2 Halo 3
3 Call of Duty 4
4 Gears of War 2
5 GTA IV
6 FIFA 09
7 UFC 2009 Undisputed
8 Left 4 Dead
9 [PROTOTYPE]
10 Rock Band 2
Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)
1 Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers
2 Castle Crashers
3 Sonic The Hedgehog 3
4 Worms
5 Sam & Max Save the World
6 UNO
7 CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars
8 Peggle
9 Hasbro Family Game Night**
10 Rocket Riot
Original Xbox Top Live Titles
1 Halo 2
2 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
3 Counter-Strike
4 Splinter Cell Chaos
5 Fable
6 Conker: Live Reloaded
7 Doom 3
8 Star Wars: Battlefront
9 SW: KOTOR
10 Guilty Gear XX #Reload
Top Community Games (Full Versions purchased)
1 myFishtank
2 RC-AirSim
3 A Perfect Massage
4 Illusions 360
5 DrumKit
6 Constructor360
7 Rumble Massage
8 Hangman's Revenge!
9 Aquarium HD
10 Miner Dig Deep
The Cell 2 (480MP, 320MP) The Cusp is a serial killer who kills his victims and then brings them back to life; over and over again; until they beg to die! Maya (Tessie Santiago TV's "Queen of Swords," "The Way Back Home") is a psychic investigator who gained her powers after a 1 year coma after she was the Cusp's first victim! Now the Cusp Killer is back and Maya has little time to do what she has never done before, go into the mind of a killer unprotected, and save his latest victim. Also starring Frank Whaley ("Pulp Fiction," "World Trade Center").
Legend of the Bog (480MP, 240MP) When a 2000-year old mummified murder victim, a "bog body," is inadvertently disturbed he rises from the dead to wreak havoc on a local group of strangers who unwittingly share a guilty secret. Alone in the dark, they fight for survival as this mysterious victim seeks vengeance on their dark past.
Simon Says (480MP, 240MP) Five college friends choose to spend their vacation in debauchery at the riverside. They find the perfect place to camp out, but end up crossing paths with twin brothers, Simon and Stanley. The twins then begin to knock off the campers in some extremely creative and gruesome ways.
Lost Treasure of the Grand Canyon (NA, 320MP) In the early days of the 20th Century, an expedition led by Dr. Samuel Jordon traveled deep into the Grand Canyon in search of a long-rumored hidden city. The entire team disappeared. But when Jordon's archaeologist daughter Susan (Shannen Doherty) leads a rescue party into the uncharted valley, she will discover an ancient civilization ruled by savage warriors, human sacrifice, and a mythological monster that feeds on carnage. Even if the explorers can survive the deadly trials of the Aztecs, will they find a way to escape the ultimate ritual of evil?
Events
Monday: Music Monday - HSM 3: Senior Year Dance
Tuesday: Family Game Night - Ratatouille
Wednesday: GamerchiX Ladies Night - Halo 3
Wednesday: Game With Fame - Twisted Sister (Call of Duty: World at War)
Thursday: Indie Games Night - Easy Golf
Friday: Co-Op Friday - Dark Sector
Saturday: Game With Developers (Worms 2: Armageddon)
Sunday: Community Playdate - Battlemouth.com (Left 4 Dead)
Closing
Join us next Monday for more of the latest news, reviews, and downloads on Xbox Live! Any questions or comments can be posted below! Also, don't forget to bookmark 411 as your homepage, because, I mean, you come here everyday anyways. Just save yourself the trouble.
If there are any community game developers who are looking to promote a game, give me an e-mail at traceaber@gmail.com and we'll set up an interview.
