This week on Live Arcade (12/12/07)

[Clipse]

Microsoft announced today that this week's Xbox Live Arcade release will be not one but two games: Arkadian Warriors and GripShift. Both games will be available for downloand on Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST) for 800 Microsoft Points each.

Arkadian Warriors

Define your legacy. Awaken your inner beast. Fight as one of the three powerful warriors of Artemis as you confront Gorgon herself in Arkadian Warriors. Embark on a trek of epic proportions, traverse treacherous dungeons, fight off hordes of hideous enemies, and take on heinously powerful bosses. You must save the goddess Artemis and return the mythical land of Arkadia to the people. Warriors … unite and defend!

GripShift

GripShift combines high-flying platform gaming with extreme stunt driving action. Test your reflexes and bend your brain as you stunt your way through 120 twisting Challenge Mode levels across four uniquely themed worlds. Collect power-ups, avoid traps, and beat the clock as you compete for top leaderboard slots in single player mode, or deploy an arsenal of funky weapons and go head-to-head across 25 Race Mode tracks and 20 Deathmatch arenas in online multiplayer. Choose your driver, unlock faster vehicles, and customize your ride with new skins. GripShift is a gravity-defying thrill ride every racing fan must experience!

Source: TeamXbox (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/15257/XBLA-Wednesdays-Arkadian-Warriors-and-GripShift/)

[Flea]

Arkadian Warriors

Developer: Wanako Games
Publisher: Sierra Online
Arkadian Warriors
Genre: Action
Release Date: 12/12/2007
Console: Xbox 360
Price: 800

Players: 1-2
Players Co-op: 1-2
Dolby 5.1 Surround
HDTV 720p
Xbox LIVE Vision

Features

Define your legacy. Awaken your inner beast. Fight as one of the three powerful warriors of Artemis as you confront Gorgon herself in Arkadian Warriors. Embark on a trek of epic proportions, traverse treacherous dungeons, fight off hordes of hideous enemies, and take on heinously powerful bosses. You must save the goddess Artemis and return the mythical land of Arkadia to the people. Warriors … unite and defend!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee175/consoleheroes/Screenshots%20A-D/arkadian-warriors-1.jpg

* Three mighty warriors: Choose to play as a Soldier, Archer, or Sorceress To save the land of Arkadia.
* Unique abilities: Each warrior has unique fighting and shape-shifting abilities. Turn into a Phoenix, Lion, or Dragon to increase your power and crush your foes.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee175/consoleheroes/Screenshots%20A-D/arkadian-warriors-2.jpg

* Character development: Build up your warrior's skills and inventory along the way with more powerful magic, deadlier weapons, and stronger defensive units.
* Unique dungeon generator: Never battle enemies in the same dungeon twice.
* Intense multiplayer co-op action: Play side-by-side with a friend, or take the battle online and conquer Gorgon in co-op multiplayer.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee175/consoleheroes/Screenshots%20A-D/arkadian-warriors-3.jpg

[Rocket]

800pts? Too much...especially for a game that is reminiscant of Gauntlet...

[blum3]

god, gauntlet sucked. i wish i would have never wasted the points on that.

[Flea]

800pts? Too much...especially for a game that is reminiscant of Gauntlet...

It looks a lot more like a cute baldurs gate than gauntlet,
and if its just half as good it will be a great game.

I guess we can make our own minds up in 2 days time.
:)

[Haly]

I like the look of Arkadian Warriors but i'll probably see if I can blag a free copy from somewhere before I pay the points :p

[iJohn]

I gotta save some points for next week:) SWOS!

[angry]

I will buy Arkadian Warriors as i like the look of the game, in my eyes i think it will be a great game.

[tenaciousdave]

I'm just waiting for N+, Ikaruga and Rez HD.

[D3AD ROMANC3]

it looks really sweet alot like D&D for xbox

[codedigital]

I'm just waiting for N+, Ikaruga and Rez HD.

Screw Rez...unless it comes with the vibrating add on. :D

[tenaciousdave]

Just strap the controler to your member and go for it. Then you can stroke and vibrate while playing.