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SUMMER SALE! GAMES YOU SHOULD PLAY: DUST: AN ELYSIAN TAIL

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Kyle Scarboro

THROUGHOUT STEAM’S SUMMER SALE, I WILL BE REVIEWING GAMES THAT ARE RIPE FOR THE PICKING. THESE GAMES ARE HIDDEN GEMS THAT I THINK WOULD BE WORTH YOUR TIME AND HARD EARNED LUNCH MONEY. SOME GAMES WILL BE NEW AND SOME WILL BE OLDER TITLES, BUT ALL GAMES WILL BE ON SALE AND THAT IS TRULY WHAT MATTERS. SO WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, LET US MEET OUR NEXT CONTESTANT!

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DUST: AN ELYSIAN TAIL
PLATFORM: PC, MAC, LINUX, XBOX 360, PS4, IOS
CREATED BY: DEAN DODRILL
DEVELOPER: HUMBLE HEARTS
PUBLISHER: MICROSOFT STUDIOS
COMPOSER: HYPERDUCK SOUNDWORKS
RELEASE DATE: AUG 15, 2012
MSRP:  $14.99
SALE: (80% OFF) $2.99 

Dust: An Elysian Tail is an Action-Platform-RPG. Dean Dodrill, a self-taught animator and illustrator. Other than the soundtrack and ADR, as well as a few parts in the story, Dean programmed and designed the whole game. Dodrill submitted his concept to Microsoft’s Dream.Build.Play Challenge in 2009 and won. He would spend over three years following the competition to bring this game to life. With his release, Dust: An Elysian Tail was met with universal praise. High scores across all outlets and even Steam community gives it an Overwhelming Positive rating with over 12,000 reviews. So does Dust: An Elysian Tail live up to this grade? Lets find out!

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Scourge: Outbreak | Review

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Les Major

Imagine a game that plays similar to Gears of War, but is a near future sci-fi adventure that takes place at a secret lab on an island. You’re part of Echo Squad, a team sent in to rescue a doctor and recover a chunk of meteorite. With a choice of one of four characters, you progress much in a similar GoW fashion going to each checkpoint and enjoying the story as it unfolds.

Gameplay and progression is quite solid. At first you may feel unsure about this title, but it does quickly pick up. After the tutorial, which I’d recommend checking out, you’re dropped right into an outdoor island location, working your way into the lab. In the general open areas outdoors I didn’t take much cover at first, but I didn’t need to at the very start. When you reach the lab and start making your way inside it takes on a good cover system feel.Read More

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XBLA Releases – December 4th, 2013

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Joshua Rust

This week’s releases on Xbox Live Arcade is limited to one, technically, and that is The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief. There are three different episodes that were released today, each episode costing $9.99. If you want the complete game, it will set you back $30. Episode One weighs in at 3.13 GB, Episode Two at 2.88 GB, and Episode Three at 2.59 GB….so make sure you have some free space on your hard-drive!

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Magicians And Looters Is An Xbox Indie Gem

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Les Major

I’m usually always poking around at various indie games on the Xbox Live Marketplace. While I really should write up about a lot more of my favourites, there’s definitely one recent addition that Metroidvania fans should check out.

The demo takes place after the games intro which involves the three main characters, two siblings and a fellow classmate from a magic class. In the demo, you’re telewarped into a forest setting which quickly reminded me of the classic game Jill Of The Jungle, at least from what I remember of it. Even bringing in memories of exploring Shadow Complex, instead with a fantasy setting. No big story spoilers, but if this does sound fun you may just wanna go get the demo and try it out yourself. Otherwise, read on!Read More

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Capcom Releases Another Arcade Cabinet Series

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jason Nason

Capcom has released a few more games in their Capcom Arcade Cabinet series, specifically with the releases of 1942, SonSon and Pirate Ship Higemaru.

All three of the games game out in 1984 and, for those want to relive these three videogame classics or try them for the first time, they can with the release of Capcom Arcade Cabinet Pack #5. The games will be available today on the North American PlayStation Store and worldwide on XBLA Marketplace.Read More

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Zen Pinball’s ‘Classic’ DLC Lands On XBL This Week

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Zen Studios popular Pinball FX 2 expands with the release of four remastered tables sporting a brand new coat of HD Paint. The Zen Classics Pack includes the following tables: Tesla, Eldorado, Shaman and V12 Rolling. The tables in Zen Pinball 2 are of course known for the colorful graphics, insane interactivity and ability to make you addicted to getting a brand new high score.

Alongside the news that the pack will be available for 800 Microsoft Points this Wednesday Zen Studios also released brief synopsizes of each table which you can read after the jump.

Source: Zen Studios PR
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Xbox Live’s ‘Summer of Arcade’ Detailed

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jason Bassett

It’s getting warm outside and that can only mean one thing. It’s time to play some more video games! Microsoft’s Larry Hyrb aka: Major Nelson poured on the details of this year’s Xbox Live Arcade’s Summer of Arcade today. Want to know more?

Here is the full list of when you can expect to grab these awesome games and what price they’ll be:

  • July 18 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD – 1200 pts.
  • July 25 – Wreckateer – 800 pts.
  • August 1 – Deadlight – 1200 pts.
  • August 8 – Hybrid – 1200 pts.
  • August 15 – Dust: An Elysian Tail – 1200 pts.
Note: If you buy the entire suite of games, you’ll get 400 pts. off of the purchase!

Be sure to put on some sunblock and shades, because it’s going to be a hot summer for Xbox Live!

Courtesy of Major Nelson | http://majornelson.com/2012/06/19/summer-of-arcade-dates-and-prices-2/

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