Perfect Dark for the Nintendo 64 was an absolute treasure as far as retro(ish) FPSes go, so when the XBLA remake, complete with online multiplayer and improved visuals, was announced, it was a no-brainer pickup. And if the reviews didn’t convince you that you should pluck down $10 on the remake, then maybe this neat easter egg will.

There has been a lot of Saints Row news over the past week or so, which is weird, since most of the world had forgotten Saints Row existed. But it does, and it’s back in full force. Not only with a third game in the series, but a secondary title called Saints Row: Drive By, which is coming to Xbox Live Arcade and the Nintendo 3DS.

Earthworm Jim is probably one of the most famous (and best) Genesis series ever. As a platformer ahead of its time, I expected the series to fare much better over the years than it actually has. Sega recently passed the series’ license on to mobile developer Gameloft, who released an iPhone version last October and [...]

According to Microsoft’s Marjor Nelson, DOOM 2 will join the ranks of Xbox LIVE Arcade classics this Wednesday.

Electronic Arts is planning to release an Xbox Live Arcade version of the popular strategy game RISK early this year, though no specific date has been given. It will feature “outlandish factions, a unique art style, new gameplay twists and off-beat humor.” Sounds good to me. Hit the jump for the full press release.

Sam and Max, the lovable detective duo, are making their way to Xbox Live Arcade.

A few years ago I found a magic lamp on a beach and a genie told me I had three wishes. I asked to be rich, handsome, and to be able to play Turtles in Time on my Xbox 360. I may still be poor and ugly, but at least he kept his promise with [...]

In an attempt to market the Xbox Live Arcade game Go! Go! Break Steady, marketing firm ‘Taxi’ invited a bunch of B-Boys (and Girls) and pop-n-lockers to a fake audition. The dancers showed off their skills, but were then asked to do it again while solving a puzzle, emulating what you do in the XBLA [...]

In a new interview, Xbox LIVE boss, John Schappert, tells us that Xbox LIVE offers a way to get games out in front of consumers that would have a difficult time doing so via the traditional retail channels.

If you’re a fan of the Banjo Kazooie series (or if you just like good games in general) you’ll be ecstatic to know that Rare has a great deal for you- if you preorder Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, you’ll also get a download code for the Xbox Live Arcade port Banjo Kazooie. Can I [...]

About two weeks ago, there was a rumor that surfaced via Famitsu that Braid was going to be 1200 points ($15), and Castle Crashers would be 1800 points ($22.50). Microsoft, not wanting to upset the core crowd (for once) quietly put this rumor to rest, saying that the games would not be at the rumored [...]

After the abomination that was Double D dodgeball, I can’t imagine anyone getting too excited over this; but for lovers of pirates and ninjas, they’ll be dodging balls on XBLA this coming September 3rd. Read more after the break.

Who says gamers are cheap and/or tasteless? Despite sizable Internet uproar over its 1,200 Microsoft point asking price, the artsy puzzle-platformer Braid has managed to win the credit card digits of over 27,000 downloaders, earning it a gross of $405,000, according to a recent glance at the game’s leaderboards. That makes it the 2nd best [...]

MTV Multiplayer blog has been handed the exclusive announcement of Fatal Inertia EX. It’ll be made available during late May on PSN, for the low, low price of $29.99 and will support DualShock 3 rumble and Sixaxis tilt control. It will not be seeing a retail release.

Some time ago a stylish little browser-based game appeared that mixed fiendishly addictive gameplay with a striking artistic style. That game was N, from developers Metanet Software. Now on XBLA, branded as N+, Xbox 360 owners can experience the game with some valuable additions.