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Atlus: Zoids Assault Delayed, Slips To September 9 (Zoids Assault)

Jun 19, 2008

Originally slated for an August 26 release, niche publisher Atlus today sent word that Takara Tomy's tactical-based strategy RPG Zoids Assault has been re-scheduled to hit North American retailers on September 9 for the Xbox 360.

A reason for the delay was not given, though Atlus has provided a selection of new mech-filled screenshots to help ease the wait. Check 'em out after the break.

Zoids Assault Achievements Revealed (Zoids Assault)

Jun 17, 2008

The achievements for the upcoming Zoids Assault have been revealed by Xbox360achievements.org. A hideously short list of 8 achievements will net the full 1000 points in this one, and from the looks of it, going through 100% of the missions should get you all 1000 points. Definitely a game to add to the rental list for those achievement hunters out there. For a full look at the achievements, hit the jump.

Atlus announces gritty strategy RPG "Zoids Assault" for Xbox 360 (Zoids Assault)

May 13, 2008

Atlus U.S.A., Inc., hailed as publisher of the month by "Hulking War-Machine Weekly," today announced Zoids Assault, a gritty militaristic strategy RPG featuring enormous beasts of steel, exclusively for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Zoids Assault further demonstrates a commitment to Xbox 360® system and the strategy RPG genre, joining Operation Darkness and Spectral Force 3 in a stacked 2008 lineup.

Manage a team of elite war machines through a campaign of intense military conflicts. Advanced upgrade and customization options combine with challenging objective-based gameplay to offer a fresh new strategy RPG and a daring new vision of the long-running Zoids universe. Commanders, start your engines (of war)!

Zoids Assault is currently scheduled for release on August 26.

Free LIVE Arcade game offer (Zuma Deluxe - Xbox Live Arcade)

Dec 23, 2008

Itching for a gratis Xbox Live Arcade game? Microsoft is offering one of five titles for free, but you have to follow these three steps:

1. Sign up for 12 months of Xbox Live Gold between now and January 5. It must be done directly through Xbox Live, meaning you can't use that prepaid card your mom or significant other bought you as a gift.

2. Decide what game you want free: Zuma, Marble Blast, Sonic the Hedgehog, Assault Heroes or 3D Ultra Minigolf. Do this step in your head.

3. Download a gamer pic or theme related to the game. Only the first one counts, so make sure you didn't skip Step 2 before downloading a picture of a putter when you're hoping to nab Sonic.

See, folks? Even with digital distribution, TINSTAAFL applies: There is no such thing as a free lunch. Of course, if you were needing to upgrade or renew your subscription anyways, you might as well get something extra out of it.

Zuma Deluxe Achievements (Xbox 360) (Zuma Deluxe - Xbox Live Arcade)

Aug 25, 2008

Zuma Deluxe is one of the most popular casual franchises in the world, developed by PopCap Games, the same company that did Bejeweled – the best selling and most played game in the world. Quite a few records for PopCap, right? So... with Zuma, the company hit the jackpot on Windows-based systems, but soon enough it got ported on a multitude of consoles.

Zuma Deluxe has some pretty simple, pick up and play mechanics: in a way somewhat similar to match-3 types of games, players have to connect balls of the same color and eliminate them before they reach the exit area on the map. Fun and addictive, Zuma offers endless replayability and a huge fun rating.

Europe: help MS sell 360s, get 10 free XBLA games (Zuma Deluxe - Xbox Live Arcade)

Oct 24, 2007

Todo Juegos (translated) is reporting that Microsoft is planning a new promotion for Europe. Said promotion should run between November 1st, 2007 until January 31st, 2008. The gist of it is pretty simple. Just get a friend to purchase a new 360 at some point during the promotion, attach a copy of the receipt to a special coupon (PDF link), mail it in, and both you and your friend will receive ten free Xbox Live Arcade games. The games reportedly offered are:

* Sensible World of Soccer
* Sonic the Hedgehog
* Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting
* Bomberman LIVE
* Marble Blast Ultra
* Spyglass Board Games
* Small Arms
* 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures
* Assault Heroes
* Zuma Deluxe