May 4th 2009 12:29 pm PT

Arkanoid was fun, might have to pick it up.

Wow!

Heh, Arkanoid Live has the wrong video associated to it.

Two fun Taito games + Zombies in one week, all for just 800 MSP each? I approve!

I’m sure zombie wranglers will be crap, but I can’t wait for space invaders!

I thought it would cost 1200

Thank you so much for going back to 800 points this week. And with three games, even Major, please pass along the appreciation.

Will this be for all regions or US only? From xbox.com/en-GB: ‘There were no results for ‘Arkanoid Live’. Please try another keyword, look in the Hardware Catalog, or search the entire site.’ Maybe they are waiting for Wednesday?

Space Invaders Extreme… !!! Finally. Zombie Wranglers!??! I think I’ll have to see if it any different than Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia.

I was waiting for Arkanoid Live and with that price is a must buy for me.

I don’t know. I’ve never been a fan of Arkanoid. Not that its a bad game, but it’s like Tetris for me. It’s fun up until the level ends and then I want to do something else.

Zombie Wranglers Co-op looks like it could be a lot of fun though.

Nice! Will be demoing them all! I loved Arkanoid, and Space invaders Extreme was already on my watch list. May have to refill my points and get both.

arkanoid live and space invaders are mine come wednesday for sure.

I just came across my Arkanoid 3.5″ floppy-disk from years ago. This is a definite pickup for me

Finally some 800 point games again.
After i got Magic Ball on PS3 which is way better than Arkanoid, i need to try the trial first.
Zombie Wranglers is my 1st choice, then Arkanoid.. i dunno if i want Space Invaders.. gotta try the demo first.
I expected Zombie Wranglers to be 1200 points.. if it was, i would skip it.. but at 800 i will buy it. Nice arcade week.

Sierra have never been greedy i think.. but what about Konami? Thinking of their upcoming TMNT remake.. which looks awesome.

“EDIT: All 3 games actually cost 1200 points and are only available in the good ol’ USA”

I’m waiting for it.

I so love Arkanoid. I loved playing it as a kid in the arcade and then on NES (if my memory is correct)

I am planning to buy 2 and trial 1, but I guess I am correct in assuming that the 400 price point for “arcade/ retro re-make” titles is gone forever? Don’t get me wrong, the games look great, and I am sure there are some added features (and I know Space Invaders is a retail remake on some other systems already), but seeing so many “old” arcade titles coming out over the summer makes me wonder if the file size/ content is greater, or if we are just paying twice as much for the same level of content…makes sense with the booming economy, I suppose.

@Mr Barrel Roll I lol’d… so true

I’ll give the demo’s a try

Might get Space Invaders, but will definatly try out all 3 anyway

Arkanoid and Space Invaders Extreme = insta-buy for me! Saweeet! XD

Right On

Has anyone heard anything about Zombie Wranglers since last year? I’m having a hard time buying the idea, especially with such a push-back. Did they add anything to it? Take anything away? What’s the deal?

Also, is it just me, or does the animation look a lot like the Penny Arcade games? hahaha.

Zombie Apocalypse looks soo much better but that will probably be 1200

Been looking forward to Space Invaders! Yeah!

@darkjester74 [Off Subject]
I’m not hugely into gamerpics, but where did you get that pic of The Maw? Did you buy it or unlock it?

Nice, looks like the old school crowd should be pleased

these look like total rubbish and G@Y a$$ SHIT!!!!!! I’ll pass thank you.

Old Skool FTW

3 games 800 a peace.. o.O;; Wow really love this!! but i need Fallout 3 DLC and Fable 2 content.. *cries* lol

Space Invaders Extreme (note, it’s more of a modern day sequel than a remake) was a fantastic game on the DS and I’m looking forward to playing it on the big screen.

Arkanoid LIVE! is going to be sweet. I had Richochet on the Original Xbox and was dissapointed when I 1st got a 360 and couldn’t transfer it over.

This is gonna be great!

Arkanoid and Space Invaders I will buy

at 800 though not anymore

Wow two games i actually want. cant wait to buy Arkanoid and Space Invaders

I only have one bad thing to say. When Arcade does good, it does good all at once. Good stuff overload! =D

@Warrengonline

You unlock that picture (along with another and a premium theme) from playing the Maw.

Oh wait hang on, I stand corrected. Zombie Wranglers looks crap, it’s Zombie APOCALYPSE that is the good one.
Still, two out of three is good enough for me!

I didn´t like Space Invaders in the past, so I´ll probably pass that one. Zombie Wranglers seems to be the kind of 3D game that it´s not usually that fun. But I´ve enjoyed some Arkanoid versions and I´ll check it surely. It will maybe be my only pick of the week, although I´m still playing Halo Wars, Riddick´s Chronicles, Lode Runner and Banjo Tooie

Space invaders is an instant buy. Have it for the PSP and I really enjoy it. Will be nice to have it on the big screen.

The others? Not so sure about. But I will buy Space Invaders instantly so I don’t get burned with “Oh, wait, it’s 1200!” LOL

@WinterSnowblind
Thanks! I unlocked The Maw theme – have it up and like it. I’ll look at see if that gamerpic is unlocked for me. Thanks again.

Space Invaders definitely, even though I already have the DS version of it. Here’s a hint to all of you on the fence about it…it’s AWESOME!

Aaah yes good ol’ Arkanoid and Space Invaders… I might get them if I’m feeling particularly nostalgic. As for Zombie Wranglers, I’m with Exu on that one. I saw demos of both on X-Play, the upcoming Zombie Apocalypse looks a LOT better, so I’ll probably skip this one.

…the word is SWEET! Is there some new textbook that spells it s.w.e.a.t.???

Yes Dustin, keep misspelling it enough times and you will eventually get someone to give you the attention you’re looking for. Happy now?

Wow, Big thank you to the Xbox 360/Live Team for the awesome games and prices!

Big week for the Live Arcade releases. I’ll pick up all three. Why not?

12PM Tomorrow: “Oops… sorry, we meant 1600 points each”. Buy them the first day, folks!

Major when is worms 2 armageddon coming out?

Wow !! good news. only recent game i bought was outrun. arkanoid and space ivaders must buys if they control ok with a joypad . does anyone know if the shitty madcatz joystick -(the one with the paddle), works with these as it may be worth picking one up cheap just for the paddle. that may work with zuma too, only poor control stops me finishing that game- much easier with a mouse on pc.

Space invaders will be copped. Gonna try out Arkanoid first, but will most likely cop. Woo.

Arkanoid Live and Space Invaders Ex are an easy purchase, no need bothering with the demo. I’ll give the Zombie Wranglers demo a try and take it from there. Nice week of releases including the Broken Steel content for Fallout.

Are you sure about the prices this time Major ? I wouldn’t be surprised if one or more of these were 1200 points !

ouch Space Invaders should be 400 points…its only like the first or second Video game made ever(prolly after Pong),no mater what you dress it up as.800 points is too much
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why do you feel arcade games can no longer be at a 400 price tag now?

i like Arkanoid, but it won’t be much fun playing with the 360 controller, it needs a proper spinner