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XBLA Wednesday: March 21st, 2012

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Last post: Today at 12:42
Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:07
An oldie and a newbie

This week, XBLA sees the re-release of a famous platforming mascot and a new shoot 'em up comes in guns blazing, as well.

Sine Mora - 1200 MSP

SINE MORA is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, SINE MORA is a gorgeous shmup that offers a Story Mode that weaves an over-the-top tale and an Arcade Mode that provides deep, satisfying gameplay to challenge fans of the genre. With many ways to manipulate time, SINE MORA features over 60 weapon combinations to complete each beatifully-crafted stage that form fits to the player's skills with scaling difficulty. Soundtrack composed by Akira Yamaoka and featuring boss designs by Mahiro Maeda.http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Sine-Mora/66acd000...

If you missed our interview with Digital Reality's Theodore Reiker, you can check that out here to get a better feel for the game.

Rayman 3 HD - 800 MSP

Embark on a fantastic and humorous journey with Rayman and Globox to save the Crossroad of Dreams. Masterfully enhanced with eye-popping High Definition visuals and sounds, Rayman 3 HD is the definitive version of the Rayman classics “Rayman 3 Hoodlum’s Havoc”, and a must-play for all Rayman fans and platform adventure game enthusiasts. Run, Jump and punch your way through the game battling the mysterious Hoodlums and their minions.http://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Rayman-3-HD/66acd000-77f...
PhxSuns1Fan
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:08
Not for me
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Last post: Today at 10:59
Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:09
Banana Hammock!

I may get Rayman 3.
DaShAg
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:13
I'll definitely try the Sine Mora game as it's from one of my favorite developers. The genre isn't really my thing but I still have to try it.
TSG Dwaggie
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:17, Edited on 19 March 12 at 17:35 by TSG Dwaggie
I will definitely download the trial of rayman 3, if there is one.

Also, where the hell is my Saints Row 3 DLC ? Achieves have been up ages...
HolyFob
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Last post: 10 May 12 at 14:59
Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:17
rayman sounds good
holyfob
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:18
Sine Mora will be mine!
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Mattpm13
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Last post: 15 Mar at 00:34
Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:20
Both games sound pretty interesting.
ROBBERT DHT
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:23, Edited on 19 March 12 at 17:25 by ROBBERT DHT
Wonder how much Rayman will cost. Will defo download it though. And wouldn't it come out tomorrow?

Edit: I am wrong. Wednesday indeed. Weird how I thought it would come out tomorrow then=/
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:24
Sine Mora is the one for me, was hoping it would be 800 though lol I'm 100 short!
Woody is xx
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:27
Did anyone else see the "Run, Jump and punch your way through the 2 first levels of the game battling the mysterious Hoodlums and their minions." in the article?? did they take the demo description or something??
Zacry072
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:28
YES to both.
Choskie
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:30
Hmm.. considering Rayman :) !
Otouto72
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:31
Have to definately take a look at both these games, especially Sine Mora.
NeoStrayCat
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:32
Platformers aren't my thing, but Shoot-em-up's, yes please, lol.
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litepink
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:36
TSG Dwaggie said:I will definitely download the trial, if there is one. There's always a trial.
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Daeryoon
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:46
Rayman 3 is worth looking into. Hopefully an 800MSP release.
Riconoclast
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Last post: Today at 17:31
Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:48
A shoot 'em up and a platformer?

Ah bollocks. Hopefully the DotW is good.
VixyNyan
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Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:48
Waited for these two for many weeks now! Getting both no matter what! ^u^b

Music by Akira Yamaoka? Yes please~ :3
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Arenazombie
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Last post: 24 Apr at 09:10
Posted on 19 March 12 at 17:51
"Run, Jump and punch your way through the 2 first levels of the game battling the mysterious Hoodlums and their minions."

Read like the xbla version contains only the first 2 levels of the original game. I'm sure it's the full game but what does this phrase "2 first levels" mean in this context?