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Want To See Rez HD Or Meteos Wars On PSN? Demand Them (News)

Oct 28, 2009

Q Entertainment brought Lumines Supernova to the PlayStation 3, but they don't have plans for any more ports. Over Twitter, Q Entertainment said there are "no current plans" for PlayStation Network ports of Rez HD, Every Extend Extra Extreme, or Meteos Wars.

However, those plans could change. Their tweet right afterwards reads, "That said, if the demand is there you never know." So, if you want to see Rez HD or Meteos Wars on PlayStation Network bombard Q Entertainment's twitter account with requests.

16 Dreamcast imports that should've come overseas (Feature)

Sep 10, 2009

In the mid-‘90s console scene, everyone knew that importing games from Japan was where the real action was at; because of the prohibitive cost of publishing games in the US, tons of great games stayed in Japan, apparently because they were just too awesome to find audiences outside of its borders. ...

Why the Dreamcast was different (Feature)

Sep 9, 2009

Ten years ago today, the Dreamcast stormed onto US shelves in one of the most explosive console launches of all time… and then suffered a premature death less than two years later. Now, however, the internets are buzzing with retrospectives, histories, love letters and lamentations as every major game site lines up to pay its respects to gaming’s most brilliant failed system. ...

ATARI Repackage Three Q Entertainment Classics (News)

Dec 2, 2008

ATARI is teaming up with Japan's Q Entertainment to bring three of music game legend Tetsuya Mizuguchi's award winning titles together in one retail pack. With the working title Q3 (Qubed), the pack is scheduled for worldwide release in spring 2009 bringing the ultimate audio visual gaming experience for the Xbox360 to retail for the first time...

Xbox Live Arcade Sales, Week Ending 3/01/08 (Triggerheart = 7.2k) (News)

Mar 1, 2008

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.

However, like Omega 5, it was vastly frontloaded this week: it's debut sales on it's first day was almost 40% of the 3day week (which is rather high). Another major note: Japanese Xbox 360 users made up 40% of the entire Excelica userbase. In the case of Omega 5, it sold only to 14% Japanese users (which is well above the norm, as the JP userbase constitutes maybe 5% of the average XBLA purchase base).

Other notes:

-Sonic the Hedgehog reaches 250,000 Units
-N+ increased very well
-Rez HD finishes it's first month just shy of 100,000 units
-Chessmaster LIVE ends it's first month with almost 28,000 units.
-Poker Smash had a massive drop from last week: it shed 70% from last week. Fortunately, the game has still done very well with grossing $400,000 in 4 weeks.

The best thing to come out of new-gen is old-gen (Feature)

Feb 28, 2008

Distilled gameplay, old-school values and why you need never load another disc into your console again. We take a look at how new-gen technology has revitalised old-gen gaming and even sparked a new wave of superb retro-style games. ...

Live activity for week of 2/18 (News)

Feb 26, 2008

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.

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles:
1. Call of Duty 4
2. Halo 3
3. Guitar Hero III

Top Arcade Titles:
1. N+
2. UNO
3. Rez HD

Original Xbox Top Live Titles:
1. Halo 2
2. Star Wars: Battlefront 2
3. Counter-Strike

Live activity for week of 2/11 (News)

Feb 20, 2008

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.

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles
1. Call of Duty 4
2. Halo 3
3. Guitar Hero III

Top Arcade Titles
1. Poker Smash
2. Commanders: Attack
3. Rez HD

Original Xbox Top Live Titles
1. Halo 2
2. Ninja Gaiden Black
3. Star Wars: Battlefront 2

Game, music or art? (News)

Feb 15, 2008

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. ...

Rez HD - Mizuguchi interview (Video)

Feb 13, 2008

One of those rare titles that add strength to the argument of games as art.

Live activity for week of 1/28 (News)

Feb 7, 2008

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.

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles
1. Call of Duty 4
2. Halo 3
3. Guitar Hero III

Top Arcade Titles
1. Rez HD
2. Chessmaster Live
3. Metal Slug 3

Original Xbox Top Live Titles
1. Halo 2
2. Star Wars: Battlefront 2
3. Counter-Strike

Rez HD - Xbox Live Arcade (Review)

Feb 4, 2008

Even if you’ve never played Rez, chances are you’ve at least heard of it. Whether it’s from a friend who played it, a friend who knows someone who played it, or inappropriate uses for the Japanese-only Trance Vibrator that came with the original disc versions of the game. Either way, Rez is finally readily available at a very palatable price, and you owe it to yourself to try out this unique game. Rez is not quite a ...

Xbox Live Arcade Sales Chart - 2/2/08 (News)

Feb 2, 2008

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.

So what's next in store for Rez HD? Most likely alot more sales. Rez HD is well on it's way to eventually selling 500,000 units as projections would place this high of sales within it's first 18 months of sale.

Chessmaster LIVE also debuted rather strongly, despite selling in Rez HD's shadow. With almost 4,000 units sold, it's likely that a casual-selling chess game, such as CM Live could go on to do very well - even though it's at a $10 price point.

In other notable news, Undertow had a huge number of downloads activated this week. This should be the biggest week, with sales beginning to decend from now on. Expect about another 500,000 before it stops.

While Rez gets all of the fanfare, however, Metal Slug 3 finished it's first month of sale with 63,000 units. Since the charts started, this places it at #2 next to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, with 88,000 units. However, that record won't last very long, as Rez HD should sell over 100,000 units it's first month.

Rez HD ending hints at a sequel? (News)

Jan 31, 2008

Spencer from Siliconera already beat Rez HD. At the tail end of the credits Spencer noticed a difference from the PlayStaton 2 version.

XBOX Live Marketplace Update (30th January 2008) (News)

Jan 30, 2008

Console Monster give us today's XBOX Live Marketplace Update:

Name: Chessmaster Live
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan and Korea
Description: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Single Player, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 1-2, Local Multiplayer 1-2, HD (High Definition). Chessmaster Live is the Xbox Live version of the reference chess franchise. It features multiplayer and solo modes. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Confirmed XBOX Live Arcade Releases for Wednesday 30th January (News)

Jan 28, 2008

Major Nelson confirms Rez HD and Chessmaster LIVE will be available this Wednesday for 800 points each.

XBOX Live Arcade Gets Rez (News)

Jan 26, 2008

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).

The game features updated visuals and 5.1 surround sound. There is also a new option which gives players the ability to use up to four controllers as "trance vibrators" which is a chance to get off as the pads vibrate with the music.

Continued at the source.

Rez HD on Xbox Live Arcade next week (News)

Jan 25, 2008

It looks like cult Sega shooter Rez HD will finally hit Xbox Live Arcade next Wednesday, January 30. The 800 point refresh (that's about £6.50 or $10 in real money) features updated visuals and 5.1 surround sound - something we actually give a damn about where Rez is concerned. There's also a chunk of new options including the ability to use up to four controllers as "trance vibrators," which in case you don't remember the bizarre PS2 peripheral is basically a chance to get off as the ...

Rez HD "maybe next week", says Q (News)

Jan 24, 2008

Eurogamer reports that Rez HD could appear on Xbox Live Arcade within days.

"The game is being prepped and it's just waiting for the green light," said the spokesperson. "Maybe next week?" Cough wink nudge.

Rez HD is a remake of Dreamcast and PS2 title Rez. You shoot things in time to music in wacky environments, like some kind of Jean Michel-Jarre of the Future.

The game will cost 800 Points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.30) when it does arrive, and you can read what we thought of it in our recent Rez HD first impressions.

Microsoft skips Xbox Live Arcade releases this week (News)

Jan 22, 2008

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.

Register for REZ HD giveaway (News)

Jan 21, 2008

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 on Xbox Live this week? (News)

Jan 21, 2008

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.

The 800 point remake (that's about £6.50) features updated visuals and 5.1 surround sound (a bullet point that actually matters where Rez is concerned).

There's also a chunk of new options including the ability to use up to four controllers as "trance vibrators", which in case you don't remember the bizarre PS2 peripheral is basically a chance to get off as the pads vibrate with the music.

Meanwhile, for people who don't like loud music and shooting there's Chessmaster Live, Ubisoft's take on the old classic which comes with full vision camera support. So you can watch your mates scratching their heads and cheating by calling in granddad for backup.

Rez HD: extra controllers double as trance vibrators (seriously) (News)

Jan 8, 2008

Via Joystiq:

That the very first comment on our very first Rez HD post asked if the updated shooter contained support for the infamous trance vibrator peripheral should come as no surprise. Though Mizuguchi says the device wasn't meant to be sexual, ever since that 2002 game girl advance post buzzed its way onto the internets, the vibrating peripheral has become a thing of gaming lore.

Rez HD "only a few weeks away" (News)

Jan 8, 2008

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.

The other good news is the fact that the game will be available for only 800 Microsoft points. "Only a few weeks away" could mean that Rez HD will be available in a fortnight, we'll keep you updated as soon as Q Entertainment lets us know more.

Rez HD - Xbox Live Arcade (Screenshots)

Dec 5, 2007

Rez HD announced (News)

Sep 20, 2007

Sept 20, 2007 Developer, Q Entertainment has just announced that their psychedelic shooter, Rez will be unleashed on Xbox Live in early 2008 under the working title Rez HD. Rez was originally released in North America and Europe on the PS2 and Dreamcast in 2002, and received gushing praise from critics. The media seemed to love Rez unique look and the way that sound effects from blowing stuff up were incorporated into its techno soundtrack. But not everyone was blown away. Click here to check ...

Unlockable Beams (Unlockable)

Apr 17, 2008