An argument could be made that Microsoft has done a good job of bringing back old classic games to Xbox Live. With titles like Pacman, Joust and Space Invaders available for download on the arcade, people interested in these older style games have had something to keep them interested.
However, most of these “old classics” for download on the XBLA are remixed versions, and while they may have hints of old gameplay stashed away, most have seen an overall change.
This mentality may very well change when Microsoft ships out the “Game Room” this Spring, allowing you to traverse a world using your Avatar, creating your own room filled with old classics. The download itself is free of charge, but don’t expect to be receiving games in this same manner. These classic games will be available in a few different payment methods. Players have the following options: 400 points ($5) will give you full access to the game for both the Xbox 360 and PC, 240 points ($3) will give you the same full access but limited to a single platform (Xbox 360 or PC), and the final method is 40 points ($0.50) for an “authentic arcade experience”. Visiting a friends “room” will allow you to try out any of the games they have purchased.
Microsoft promises the service will “ship” with 30 titles as follows:
- Finalizer – Super Transformation
- Super Cobra
- Centipede
- Lunar Lander
- Tempest
- Jungler
- Armor Battle
- Space Hawk
- Sub Hunt
- Gravitar
- Outlaw
- Red Baron
- Shao-Lin’s Road
- Asteroids Deluxe
- Space Armada
- Millipede
- Scramble
- Combat
- Astrosmash
- Mountain Madness: Super Pro Skiing
- Crystal Castles
- RealSports Tennis
- Tutankham
- Adventure
- Star Raiders
- Football
- Road Fighter
- Battlantis
- Sea Battle
- Yars’ Revenge
Along with these titles at launch, Microsoft plans for over 1000 to be available within three years. All of these games will feature achievements and online leaderboards, and you can expect some to include multiplayer.
Keep an eye out for more information as it gets closer to Spring.
“Game Room” Brings Arcade Classics Back to Xbox Live [Giantbomb]
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