On Xbox Live Arcade today: Bubble Bobble Neo and C&C Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge

16 September 2009

Posted by:Ferry

From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play Taito’s Bubble Bobble Neo on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Bubble Bobble Neo will be available worldwide (except for Korea) for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).

The action game classic Bubble Bobble returns as an XBLA game! Encase your enemies in bubbles with the bubble-spitting dragon Bub! Enjoy a full-on recreation of the arcade version of the original game in Classic Mode (100 rounds), as well as various new features such as offline co-op play for up to 4 players in Arrange Mode (100 rounds) and competitive play in VS Mode. Learn the various techniques of the game and clear all the rounds!

Game features include:

Classic Mode: Enjoy a full-on recreation of the arcade version of the original game with 100 rounds in Classic Mode.

Multiplayer: Try competitive play in VS mode, or invite your friends over for offline co-op play for up to 4 players in Arrange Mode.

Achievements: Master your bubble bobbling skills to earn new achievements and Gamerscore.

Watch a Bubble Bobble Neo gameplay video:

Also available today is EA’s Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).

Fight for world domination in the all-new Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge! Do you have what it takes to withstand the brutal onslaught and relentless taunting of the world’s toughest commanders, including Ric Flair as Commander Hill? Find out as you attempt to conquer the world in 50 challenges featuring explosive new units such as the Giga Fortress, Desolator, and Cryo Legionnaire!

Game features include:

The toughest commanders: The toughest commanders have set 50 challenges for you, including Ric Flair as Commander Hill. Wooooo!

Par time: Take the challenges and beat the par time to show them you’re worthy of respect.

Over-the-top battles: Intense action and strategy are the keywords as you attempt to conquer the world.

The C&C Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge (PC version) trailer:

Deal of the Week is: Lode Runner (800 points = $10)
“Normally 1200 points, Gold Members can grab it now and save 33% off the price.”

The new Xbox 360 Games on Demand are: FIFA Street 3 and Virtua Fighter 5.

Content: FIFA Street 3
Price: Check pricing for your region
Availability: Not available in Austria, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan
Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual”. FIFA Street 3 brings you the flair, style and attitude of street football like never before. Play as your heroes in unique street environments and show what you can do with the ball at your feet!

Content: Virtua Fighter 5
Price: Check pricing for your region
Availability: Only in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan
Dash Text: Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual”. Experience the ultimate 3D fighting game, renowned for its cutting-edge graphics and unparalleled character balance! Customize your characters with hundreds of items and join the fray online!

Last but not least, there are new demos available: FIFA Soccer 10, NBA LIVE 10, and the newest demo is of Darkest of Days.