2008 was a banner year for Xbox LIVE Arcade titles and were going to kick off the Second Annual Arcade Awards on March 3rd. The cool thing is this year, you get to cast your votes directly on your Xbox 360 within NXE.
The voting starts on Tuesday, March 3 at 2:00 A.M. Pacific Time (10:00 A.M. GMT), and ends Tuesday, March 10 at 3:59 P.M. PT (11:59 P.M. GMT).
Not sure what game to vote for ? Each Arcade title has a free demo to give you a taste of the action. To get you started, here are the categories and nominees:
How to Vote
1. From your Xbox LIVE console, locate the Arcade Awards Voting Application slot in the Spotlight or Game Marketplace channel, and then press A to download the application.
2. Once the application has finished downloading, launch the application in either of the following ways:
In Spotlight or Game Marketplace, navigate to the slot image that now says Vote Now instead of Download Now, and then press A.
In your Game Library, browse Game Demos and Trials to locate and launch the application.;
3. Select your favorite arcade game in any or all of the nine different categories, and then select the appropriate button below:
To vote, press A.
To view game screenshots, press X.
To download the game demo, press Y.
To exit, press B.
Winners will be announced by Major Nelson and posted at Xbox.com.
For more detailed information on any Xbox Live Arcade games including game info, screenshots, videos & trailers, achievements, cheats, reviews, news and much more please visit the 360-HQ Xbox 360 Games Database from the links provided.
Save Your Planet From Destruction in “Meteos Wars” Available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!
Take a ride through the “Meteos Wars” intergalactic journey in which players slide, stack and ignite blocks to blast away the world-ending Meteos! The title is making its way to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, December 10 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).
Act fast by arranging colored blocks to ignite and demolish the falling Meteos - with over 20 planets to defend, only you can stop the fast crashing Meteos from destroying these worlds. It’s a fight worth finishing as each planet has its very own alien race, Meteos block style, unique gravity effects and visual and audio style.
Pick your favorite planet and challenge your friends in intense multiplayer sessions. Master combo links, power-ups, special “Planet Impact” attacks and acquire tons of unlockable gameplay features to blast away your opponents and achieve intergalactic dominance!
Published and developed by Q ENTERTAINMENT INC., “Meteos Wars” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
For more details on “Meteos Wars” please check the 360-HQ Games database or the official Xbox website.
This week sees the release of two Xbox Live Arcade games: Powerup Forever and Meteos Wars. Both of these games will cost 800 Mircosoft Points each and will be out on December 10th.
Meteos Wars will take you on a ride through an intergalactic journey where you slide, stack, and ignite your blocks to blast away the world-ending Meteos. Only you can stop them from falling and crushing your planet! Also don't forget to hook up with your friends on Xbox Live for some intense multiplayer fun!
* Procedurally Generated Environments – Never experience the same game twice as all of the enemy types and locations are procedurally generated.
* Innovative Growth Mechanic – Adds a unique twist to the shooter genre which adds an exciting new element to the game.
* Power Up your weapons – Power up cool new weapons, such as lasers, shields and bombs, that boost your arsenal as you evolve
* High Definition Graphics – True next-gen graphical effects and an exciting abstract art-style provide eye-popping visuals (1080i).
* Multiple modes of play
o Survival Mode – Survive relentless waves of non-stop enemies
o Guardian Rush Mode – Defeat a series of guardians in the shortest length of time
o Defender – How long can you survive only using a shield?
o Overkill Mode – Unlimited weapons!