Entries tagged 'xbla'

Dear Microsoft, Can You Please Fix The Xbox Live Arcade? Thanks...

Monday, February 25 2008, by smakus         No Comments

I have 30+ Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) games on my Xbox 360 system. For whatever reason, whenever I go to the XBLA blade of the Xbox 360's interface, I'm now treated to the longest and most frustrating load time in history. It seems as though when you view this blade, the Xbox has to parse a really long...

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N+ Review (★★★★★)

Friday, February 22 2008, by smakus         No Comments

Smakus's take: N+ is a game I had never heard of before the XBLA release. It was getting a lot of buzz so I knew this title would be something worth checking out. After trying out the training levels, I knew there was enough substance to justify a full purchase. I'm glad I bought it... in a nutshell...

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N+ Preview

Friday, February 22 2008, by smakus         No Comments

Smakus's take: This game is hella fun. It is like Ninja Gaiden, Mario, and Prince of Persia all rolled into one. The movement of the character feels good, and the gameplay is simple and fun. At 1200 points, it would be worth it, but at 800, this game is a STEAL. Great longevity, as it has a built-in...

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