A demo for The Spiderwick Chronicles is now available to download from the European XBOX Live Marketplace. The demo, which was previously released in the US and Canada, is "based on the film by Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures, you take on the roles of Jared, Simon and Mallory Grace as well as the House Brownie Thimbletack, as you unlock the secrets of Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You-a magical book documenting an unseen world containing both wondrous and dangerous faerie creatures. Using the unique abilities of each character, you will battle hordes of Goblins, capture Sprites, solve puzzles and explore every nook and cranny of the world of The Spiderwick Chronicles leading to the final confrontation with the Ogre Mulgarath."

The demo weighs in at 630MB.
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Feb 29, 2008

Full Xbox Live Marketplace Update - 2/28/2008

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360 - The Spiderwick Chronicles - Full Xbox Live Marketplace Update - 2/28/2008

Check out the gobs of stuff added today to the Xbox Live Marketplace. In addition to the abundance of Spiderwick Chronicles videos, there are also some free History Channel customizations, a very interesting Alone in the Dark Video, and a bunch more stuff. Full details following the breakage.
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Feb 15, 2008

XBOX Live Marketplace Update (15th February 2008)

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360 - The Spiderwick Chronicles - XBOX Live Marketplace Update (15th February 2008)

Here is today's XBOX Live Marketplace Update:

The Spiderwick Chronicles Demo (previously released in Canada and the US)
Price: Free
Availability: Everywhere.

Project Gotham Racing 4 Free Challenge Pack
Price: Free
Availability: Everywhere.

Project Gotham Racing 4 Premium Challenge Pack
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
Availability: Everywhere.

VidZone Arctic Monkeys Brianstorm
Price: 200 Microsoft Points
Availability: UK and Ireland

Continued at the source.
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Feb 14, 2008

Spiderwick Demo on U.S. and Canada Marketplace

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A free The Spiderwick Chronicles demo has gone live on the XBOX Live Marketplace for gamers in Canada and in the U.S.

"Based on the film by Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures, you take on the roles of Jared, Simon and Mallory Grace as well as the House Brownie Thimbletack, as you unlock the secrets of Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You-a magical book documenting an unseen world containing both wondrous and dangerous faerie creatures. Using the unique abilities of each character, you will battle hordes of Goblins, capture Sprites, solve puzzles and explore every nook and cranny of the world of The Spiderwick Chronicles leading to the final confrontation with the Ogre Mulgarath."

No details of a European release have been mentioned as of yet.
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Feb 2, 2008

The Video Game Release List of 2/3 - 2/9 (North America)

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360 - The Spiderwick Chronicles - The Video Game Release List of 2/3 - 2/9 (North America)

This week's North American releases span the PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PSP.

Barring any unforeseen delays, most stores should have this week's games by Wednesday, February 6.
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Jan 30, 2008

XBOX Live Marketplace Update (30th January 2008)

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360 - The Spiderwick Chronicles - XBOX Live Marketplace Update (30th January 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.
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Jan 18, 2008

Spiderwick Chronicles Achievements Revealed

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360 - The Spiderwick Chronicles - Spiderwick Chronicles Achievements Revealed

- There are 50 achievements with a total of 1000 points.

Chapter One Complete - 10

Find the Field Guide.
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Jan 8, 2008

The Spiderwick Chronicles Game Set to Ship February 5, 2008

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360 - The Spiderwick Chronicles - The Spiderwick Chronicles Game Set to Ship February 5, 2008

Based on the Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Films' Movie, Gamers have the Opportunity To Explore the Fantastical World of the Spiderwick Universe

Sierra Entertainment today announced that The Spiderwick Chronicles, a videogame based on the upcoming 2008 theatrical release of the same name by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Films, will ship to retailers on February 5, 2008. The game, which will recreate the fantastical world of the Spiderwick film and books, is in development at Stormfront Studios and will be available for Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, DS and PC.
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Aug 9, 2007

The Spiderwick Chronicles announced

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Details are thin, but Sierra announced today that it will bring The Spiderwick Chronicles to a slew of platforms, including the Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation2, Nintendo DS, and PC. Notice that the PS3 is conspicuously absent, although we don't know ... » Read More

Aug 9, 2007

The Spiderwick Chronicles Announced

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360 - The Spiderwick Chronicles - The Spiderwick Chronicles Announced

Vivendi today announced development of The Spiderwick Chronicles, a videogame based on the upcoming 2008 theatrical release of the same name by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Films. The game, which will recreate the fantastical world of the Spiderwick film and best-selling book series, is in development at Stormfront Studios and will be available for the Xbox 360, Wii , PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and PC in February 2008.
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