Spring Cleaning continues for Xbox Live Arcade

by: Dan - posted: 9/8/2008 12:10:00 PM

 Another week of stuff for Xbox Live Arcade that was stuck in the back of the closet, as RocketBowl (800 pts), Samurai Shodown 2 (400 pts), Shotest Shogi (800 Pts), Buku Sudoku Puzzle Pack (200 pts) and N+ Levelpack (200 pts) will hit the service this Wednesday at 5:00 a.m. EST. That's a lot of stuff with some high point values to be throwing our way all at once. Check out all the details on the next page....

New releases are headed your way on Xbox live arcade this wednesday!
Add Some Zany Bowling Fun to Your Day with “RocketBowl” Available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!


“RocketBowl” will be rolling onto Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, September 10 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).

If you’re ready for a fresh twist on a classic sport, then you’re ready for “RocketBowl”! This fun, retro-futuristic game features ten out-of-this-world courses and rocket-powered bowling balls. These super-charged bowling balls can boost, jump and turn to help you knock down the pins and earn extra points with wild shots. Compete in tournaments, challenge your friends in multiplayer, test your skills in mini-games and more!

Every player has the opportunity to upgrade their equipment by using cash earned by winning matches and mini-games. You can choose from more than 15 unique bowling balls, including Strawbally, 8-ball, the Jupiter 5000 and the Kalamazoo Special!

Developed by 21-6 Productions and published by D3Publisher, “RocketBowl” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

For more details on “RocketBowl” please visit: www.d3publisher.com

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Slash and Slay Your Way to Victory in “Samurai Shodown 2” Available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!


Hone you sword-fighting skills and claim your glory in “Samurai Showdown 2” available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, September 10 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).

Choose from 16 glorious samurai warriors and prepare for an epic battle in an infamous 2D sword-fighting game. But be careful not to make the wrong move; in this game every move is crucial to the outcome of the challenge.

Players also have the opportunity to battle samurais from all over the world to become lord of the sword!

Developed by Mine Loader Software Co., LTD. and published by SNK Playmore Corporation, “Samurai Shodown 2” will be available for 400 Microsoft Points worldwide. The game is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

For more details on “Samurai Shodown 2” please visit: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/sshodownIIxboxlivearcade/

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Capture the King in “Shotest Shogi” Available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!


Outsmart and unlock your opponents to improve your ranking in “Shotest Shogi,” available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, September 10 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).

“Shotest Shogi” is a new spin on the classic chess board game. Already a hit in Japan, this sensational game is now coming to you on Xbox LIVE Arcade! “Shotest Shogi” is filled with world-class AI, challenging opponents, online multiplayer capabilities, incredible 3D graphics and superb tutorials. Try your luck against the provided computer opponents or challenge a friend on Xbox LIVE.

Never played Shogi? No worries. Newcomers can learn the basics and the finer points in the “Shotest Shogi’s” interactive tutorial. The advanced teaching system gives animated lessons and tests.

Developed and published by AI Factory Ltd and Rubicon Mobile Ltd, “Shotest Shogi” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

For more details on “Shotest Shogi” please visit: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/shotestshogixboxlivearcade


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Buku Sudoku Puzzle Pack


Don’t miss out on the opportunity to extend your “Buku Sudoku” experience on Xbox LIVE Arcade. The new puzzle pack comes with 1200 new Sudoku puzzles and will be available for 200 Microsoft Points the Wednesday, which means you can solve six new puzzles for one Microsoft Point!

N+ Levelpack


The N+ Levelpack boasts 150 Harder Single Player levels, 50 Multiplayer Races and 25 Multiplayer Survival maps you can really sink your teeth into. Enjoy a challenge? This one’s for you! Get your hands on it this Wednesday on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 200 Microsoft Points.