The following Xbox 360 games are now ready for direct download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace:
In a post-earnings conference call with investors, UbiSoft offered more detail as to how well Shaun White Snowboarding is performing in the market.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has told MCV that the publisher plans to expand its sports games in an attempt to gain more market ground in this category for 2009.
Ubisoft confirmed a slew of sales figures in its third quarter financials today, showing big numbers for its top line-up as explanation of a 13 percent like-for-like increase in sales for the period.
Top 20 Games of December 2008:
Console Monster writes: "The weekend is almost upon us but Microsoft isn't slowing down just yet as a bunch of new content has been released on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Here is the full update for Thursday 15th January 2009:
Today Ubisoft announces that the "Glamour Pack" downloadable content (DLC) for Shaun White Snowboarding for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system is available now.
Console Monster writes: "Along with today's crime-solving Xbox Live Arcade title, comes an array of content including various packs for Tom Clancy's EndWar and Shaun White: Snowboarding, as well as a Lord of the Rings: Conquest developer diary. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace update for Wednesday 7th January 2009:
Videogamer writes: "Ubisoft has this afternoon responded to pro snowboarder Shaun White's apparent confirmation that a second Shaun White Snowboarding title is in the works.
RewiredMind writes: "Its always nice when decent games get these sorts of announcements.
Console Monster writes: "We mentioned earlier that new Gears of War 2 content was available but it doesn't stop there as the Xbox Live Marketplace has been updated with even more content including two Xbox Originals. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace update for Monday 15th December 2008:
WorthPlaying writes: Shaun White Snowboarding, powered by the Assassin's Creed engine, allows players to enter a world of total freedom, where they can create their own experience and choose how, where, and with whom they want to ride.
Console Monster writes: "With the New Xbox Experience launching tomorrow, some of today's content could be the first of many you download via the PC Xbox Live Marketplace. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace update for Tuesday 18th November 2008:
Console Monster writes: "With days to go till the New Xbox Experience, Microsoft has added what can only be described as a load of new content for the Xbox Live Marketplace. From trailers to Dead Space content and gamer pictures to FIFA 09 commentaries, there's something for everyone. Here is the Xbox Live Marketplace update for Thursday 13th November 2008:
GamingShogun writes, "Ubisoft has released the official soundtrack listing for Shaun White Snowboarding, which will be available for most console systems tomorrow, November 14th. The game features a gigantic set list, with songs from such artists as Blue Oyster Cult, Bob Dylan, and Audioslave. See the press release below for the full..."
Today Ubisoft announces that Shaun White Snowboarding for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, the Wii home video game system from Nintendo, the Nintendo DS system and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, and the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system have gone gold. The game is scheduled for release on November 16, 2008.
From PS3 Attitude, DolphGB writes: "Are you in the UK?
Softpedia writes: "Ubisoft is ready to launch a very strong holiday line up with games such as Far Cry 2, Prince of Persia, Shawn White Snowboarding and EndWar will be out from now till Christmas. In order to gain a competitive advantage over the other big publishers, Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard, the France-based one is preparing to start an extensive advertising campaign, to the tune of some 10 million dollars."
dailygamesnews.com - Ubisoft announced today that it's hotly anticipated Shaun White Snowboarding videogame will be a premium sponsor at this year's FS04 Big Freeze winter sports and music event, which takes place at London's iconic Battersea Power Station this month.
Business week writes: "To launch its alternative sports title Shaun White Snowboarding, Ubisoft is trying an alternative approach to the traditional videogame ad formula. The French game-maker will spend $10 million to run a series of nontraditional media buys leading up to the title's Nov. 16 launch.