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Advance Wars-inspired Samurai XBLA/PC game that aims to bring back the fun of the Super Nintendo era.

Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today PAC-MAN Championship Edition™ DX for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system's PlayStation®Network. The follow-up to the 2007 award winning title, the game bolsters the beloved arcade formula by offering even more sophisticated mazes, modes, and enhancements. It'll be a celebration for fanatics and a new generation of players alike when PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX is available this fall.

PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX continues to uphold NAMCO BANDAI's tradition of enhancing a classic franchise for today's gamer. Building upon PAC-MAN Championship Edition's original six courses, the new game features more than 100 varied and mind-boggling mazes to navigate. Several new modes will also be available to test a player's pellet-munching aptitude. In Time Attack Mode, players will vie for the quickest clear time. Fulfill a series of objectives in Mission Mode or compete to devour the most number of ghosts gobbled in Ghost Mode.

With brand new visual variations and music, plus all the great features found in the first PAC-MAN Championship Edition including mazes that dynamically change shape during gameplay, PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX is a game worthy of the rotund hero's 30th birthday.

Release Date: Q1 2011
Genre: Platforming
Platform: PSN, XBLA
Rating: Pending
Developer: Fat Shark
Publisher: Capcom
Price: TBD

Capcom unveils the next evolution in 3D side-scrolling action with Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. Nathan Spencer returns as the daring elite soldier equipped with special bionic abilities. Spencer will have to face his greatest challenge yet as General Sabio, a new technologically sophisticated foe, is on the brink of launching a deadly missile attack.

Nathan Spencer will make use of his trademark tool – his bionic grappling hook – to grab, swing and leap through series of lush new environments. He’ll be met by plenty of gun-toting soldiers and mechanized threats ready to give him a hostile greeting. Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 improves upon the visual achievements of its predecessor with the addition of more detailed character models, textures, and vibrant colors. New player mechanics will add another strategic layer of platforming to the overall experience and the famous bionic arm will be getting a major makeover delivering a more dynamic bionic experience to the player.

Key features:
• Sequel to the popular downloadable title on PSN and Xbox LIVE, Bionic Commando Rearmed
• New Weapons, attacks and enhancements for the the all-purpose Bionic Arm
• New platforming mechanics provides more freedom and challenges. Now the impossible is within your “leap!”
• New physics-based puzzles will take the platforming experience to another level
• 2-player co-op is back and better than ever.
• Enhanced graphics and better camera functionality.
• All new musical score inspired by NES-era sound effects, produced by the same creative mind behind the original Bionic Commando Rearmed soundtrack
• Cut-scene art designed by cutting-edge art studio Massive Black, whose previously worked on Infamous, Bioshock 2 and,God of War III

Xbox LIVE Arcade offers the highest quality downloadable games with a broad library of more than 250 titles and free trial downloads. Kicking off in July, Xbox LIVE Summer of Arcade is back for a third year with the biggest and best smash hits of the season. Xbox LIVE members will enjoy five weeks of scorching blockbuster games with something for everyone, including these games:

• “Castlevania: Harmony of Despair” (Konami Digital Entertainment). Dracula takes a bite out of Xbox LIVE Arcade with “Castlevania: Harmony of Despair.” This fast-paced 2-D side scroller takes vampire hunters on a chase to bring Dracula, the Lord of Darkness, to his eternal slumber. Designed by the producer of the legendary “Castlevania” series, Koji Igarashi, “Castlevania: Harmony of Despair” allows friends to play together via online co-op story mode or duke it out to see who the best vampire hunter is in Survival Mode.*

• “Hydro Thunder Hurricane” (Vector Unit, Microsoft Game Studios). “Hydro Thunder Hurricane” is the all-new, full-featured sequel to the legendary arcade racer. Featuring rocket-powered speedboats blasting across amazing dynamic water, gorgeous visuals and interactive environments packed with shortcuts and surprises, this is the adrenaline-drenched sequel fans have been waiting for. Dive into intense multiplayer races with up to eight players on Xbox LIVE, up to four players locally, or even mix local and online games.*

• “Lara Croft and the Guardian of the Light” (Crystal Dynamics, Square Enix Europe). “Tomb Raider” heroine Lara Croft makes her headlining debut in this co-op, multiplayer action and adventure game. “Lara Croft and the Guardian of the Light” combines the hallmarks of the classic “Tomb Raider” franchise including exploration, discovery and puzzle solving with fun and fast-paced combat to create a game that is a great balance of cooperation and competition. Choose your own solutions and explore various paths through the dense jungles of Central America as you solve puzzles to win the game.

• “Limbo” (Playdead, Microsoft Game Studios). Uncertain of his sister’s fate, a boy enters “Limbo.” This summer, experience his journey — through a world media are calling hauntingly beautiful and philosophically provocative — in this Independent Games Festival award-winning title.

• “Monday Night Combat” (Microsoft). “Monday Night Combat” takes you into the most popular lethal sport of the future. This third person shooter blends intense combat, finishing moves and game show-like challenges to give you an action experience unlike any other. Rather than fighting for honor or duty, “Monday Night Combat” lets you fight for the real American dream — cash, fame and endorsements.

Tineash wrote:Why wasn't this in the press conference?

Mockmaster wrote:Dust, Rayman and Limbo

All three look lovely

Mockmaster wrote:Dust, Rayman and Limbo :wub: :wub: :wub:

HSH28 wrote:

Mockmaster wrote:Dust, Rayman and Limbo

Which Dust are you talking about?

United_Journey_uk wrote:Dead Rising Case Zero looks pretty damn good, is it a pay for download?

suzzopher wrote:

HSH28 wrote:

Mockmaster wrote:Dust, Rayman and Limbo :wub: :wub: :wub:

Which Dust are you talking about?

I'd imagine the game posted in this thread, but still.

HSH28 wrote:

suzzopher wrote:

HSH28 wrote:

Mockmaster wrote:Dust, Rayman and Limbo

Which Dust are you talking about?

I'd imagine the game posted in this thread, but still.

There are 2 games with Dust in the title in this thread.

Dust: An Elysian Tail and Project Dust.

I presume its the former, but both look good.

Garth wrote:

United_Journey_uk wrote:Dead Rising Case Zero looks pretty damn good, is it a pay for download?

Yup, XBLA exclusive out in a month or so.