We all have anticipated the release of Street Trace NYC for a long time now and we finally have it in our sights.
I was one of the lucky ones invited up to NY to pre test the game before release and today i was invited up to NY on THIS THURSDAY to the game release party.
UNFORTUNATELY i can't make it to represent our network of gamers this week due to such short notice and work commitments, so i put it to you..... Who would like to take my place in NY this Thursday night to represent us. I need an answer by tomorrow evening at the latest.
This Wednesday on Xbox Live Arcade engage in futuristic combat in the streets of New York City with “Street Trace: NYC.”
We here at 360-hq.com were lucky enough to be invited up to the heartplace of the game itself, NYC, to get a sneak peak at the upcoming entry title from Gaiaindustries in the XBLA arena. If you would like to read our exclusive preview which was published while the game was still under development please click here.
Set in the urban wastelands of New York City, “Street Trace: NYC” (Gaia Industries) is an all-in-one hoverboard racing and arena battle game featuring multiplayer over Xbox LIVE with up to eight players and an up to a four-way split-screen. Players can choose from four arena games, three street games and even “cash” tournaments that allow them to purchase board and weapon upgrades between games.
Game Features
Arena Combat and Race Combat on tricked-out jet boards
9 unique playable characters
7 game modes (4 arena combat, 3 racing)
6 real-world NYC locations (3 Arenas, 3 Street Circuits)
Single Player: 5 Championships and 18 Time Trials for Medals
Local Multiplayer: Split-screen (2-4 players)
Live Multiplayer: Take on 'Tracers' on Xbox Live (up to 8 players)
Upgradeable Weapons: Laser, Mines, Stampede, and Rockets
Upgradeable Board: Jump, Boost, Shields and Engines
Cash Tournaments: upgrade board and weapon between games
The Xbox LIVE Arcade library, now 58 games strong and growing, continues to expand and provide every type of gamer with accessible, pick-up-and-play game experiences. An electrifying lineup of racing games, card and board games, and both original and classic action games will be coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade in the future, including the following (not in chronological order of release):
Mad Tracks “Mad Tracks.” This 3-D racing party game from Load Inc. and D3Publisher recalls all the fun of playing with toy cars from childhood. Up to four players can race micro cars in a variety of gameplay modes in familiar settings such as a living room, a restaurant and a toy store.
Rush’n Attack
“Rush’n Attack.” Also known as “Green Beret,” from Konami Digital Entertainment Inc., this is a faithful next-generation update of this classic coin-op arcade title where the player assumes the role of a special forces agent sent behind enemy lines to infiltrate an enemy military complex and free captured prisoners of war.
Soltrio Solitaire
“Soltrio Solitaire.” From Silver Creek Entertainment, this is a collection of 18 different solitaire games, offering co-op and competitive two-player solitaire game modes.
Spyglass Board Games
“Spyglass Board Games.” From Strange Flavour Ltd. and Freeverse, this offers classic versions of the world’s most beloved board games, including chess, checkers, mancala and reversi, as well as the ability to enjoy video chat with friends via the Xbox LIVE Vision camera.
Street Trace:NYC “Street Trace:NYC.” This is a hover board racing and arena battle game from Gaia Industries Inc. set against the urban wasteland of future New York City. Make your mark on the leaderboards in intense eight-player action over Xbox LIVE, or battle at home through split-screen or single-player tournaments.
Undertow
“Undertow.” This is a fast-paced action shooter from Chair Entertainment Group that thrusts players underwater as they battle for control of the oceans, and features a robust single player/co-op campaign and up to 16-player multiplayer action over Xbox LIVE.1
Like all Xbox LIVE Arcade games, the above titles will have a free demo that will allow gamers to try out a game before deciding to buy. More details will be available closer to each title’s launch later this year.
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