VGChartz reports that this week, Triggerheart Excelica launched to decent numbers. Triggerheart Excelica is the 2nd ever Dreamcast game to come to the XBLA Service, with Rez HD being the first. Excelica beats previous $10 Schmup recordholder, Omega 5's debut of 6,000 units by a decent 20% increase.
These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade, full versions purchased this week. Here are the top 3 for each charts, see the source for the complete top 10 list.
These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade, full versions purchased this week. Here are the top 3 for each charts, see the source for the complete top 10 list.
Before Guitar Hero, there was Rez, and before Rock Band, there was Tetsuya Mizuguchi. The Japanese developer fused music and rhythm into gaming years before the first shipment of flimsy plastic guitars hit shelves. In fact, his melodic shooter went much further, putting control of the music directly into the player's hands, as well as incorporating dynamic visual elements to create a fully immersive artistic experience. ...
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These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade, full versions purchased this week. Here are the top 3 for each charts, see the source for the complete top 10 list.
VGChartz reports that this week, Dreamcast shooter remake "Rez HD" broke all records we've had since the charts started. In just 3 days, it's already amassed $250,000 in sales, and beaten the the rest of the top-5 3 day debut games combined. Yes, it's that massive.
Spencer from Siliconera already beat Rez HD. At the tail end of the credits Spencer noticed a difference from the PlayStaton 2 version.
Console Monster give us today's XBOX Live Marketplace Update:
Major Nelson confirms Rez HD and Chessmaster LIVE will be available this Wednesday for 800 points each.
The Arcade never fails to impress, and this week seems to be no different. SEGA's shooter Rez HD will be available to download from the XBOX Live Arcade this Wednesday (30th January) for 800 Microsoft Points (about £6.50).
Eurogamer reports that Rez HD could appear on Xbox Live Arcade within days.
Major Nelson revealed this morning that no new Xbox Live Arcade titles will be released this week, but gamers will get the free offering of Undertow that we reported about yesterday.
Q Entertainment is giving away 50 prepaid Xbox Live Marketplace codes for REZ HD in a drawing. You need only visit the official REZ HD website and enter your details into the registration page. The registration ends Sunday, January 27th.
Rez HD, one of the more anticipated Xbox Live Arcade games, is tipped to hit Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday. Time to top up those points.
Via Joystiq:
We've received an email from Q Entertainment today who has informed us that Rez HD is "only a few weeks away" from release on the Xbox Live Arcade.