Gaming News - August 2006
Redmond, WA (August 25, 2006) - Microsoft today announced that Xbox
Live Arcade Unplugged Volume 1 will ship worldwide on September 5, 2006.
From Microsoft:
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged provides a taste of the Xbox Live Arcade
experience for gamers everywhere, with a great collection of new and original
casual games that are fun, engaging and easy to learn and pick up and play.
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Volume 1 includes:
· 6 Xbox Live Arcade hit titles:
1. Geometry Wars Retro Evolved
· One of the most popular games on Xbox Live Arcade, Geometry Wars Retro Evolved
is a space shooter with a frenetic, high-definition twist
2. Wik: Fable of Souls
· Wik’s beautifully mysterious world of fairytale charm unfolds as you swing by
your tongue through 120+ single player levels and 7 modes of play, including
same-console multiplayer!
3. Outpost Kaloki X
· Solve challenges, entertain visiting aliens, and rake in the money in Outpost
Kaloki X, the light-hearted space station tycoon game
4. Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
· With awe-inspiring planetary backdrops, explosive new gems and dazzling
special effects, Bejeweled 2 is more wildly addictive than ever before!
5. Hardwood Backgammon
· Play a game of classic Backgammon against the computer, against a friend on a
single console, or against on online opponent over Xbox Live
6. Texas Hold ‘em
· This poker title simulates the tournament setting right in your home, and with
Xbox Live Vision, you’ll feel like you are in Las Vegas
· Free 1 month Xbox Live Gold subscription
· 3 downloadable Xbox Live Arcade demos:
o UNO
o Marble Blast Ultra
o Feeding Frenzy
With the accompanying free 1 month Xbox Live Gold subscription Xbox Live
Unplugged gamers can sample all of the benefits the world’s largest online
gaming and entertainment network has to offer. Connect to Xbox Live and join
more than 3 million gamers across 24 countries across the globe; enjoy free game
demos, movie trailers and music vides and get together with friends to play in
fun, new ways.
Check out Xbox Live and Xbox.com for continuing updates on exciting new Xbox
Live Arcade content available to Xbox 360 gamers.
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