From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play Q Entertainment’s Rez HD on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Rez HD will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).
Set in a cyberworld, the legendary fast-paced action-shooter Rez HD created by Tetsuya Mizuguchi will provide the ultimate audiovisual experience as you target the enemies and hack the system while creating your own beats. Five challenging areas, each with its own theme as well as unlockables waiting to be discovered. Don’t be afraid to dig deep into the world’s computer network! This game requires the Xbox 360 hard drive or the 512MB Memory Unit for storage.
Key game features include:
* Legendary gaming experience: Old-school vector style graphics, sensory response, and beat synchronization sets the title apart and is perfectly recreated in this port for Xbox Live Arcade in high-definition and 5.1 surround sound.
* The world of Rez: Rez consists of five different levels, each with its own unique visual theme and style, musical track and a boss battle at the end. The game also features several different modes and lots of unlockable elements, giving it plenty of replay value.
* Game modes: Play through the five areas in regular or Score Attack mode. Go to the Beyond mode and try Direct Assault, Lost Mode, the free play Trance Mission, or take on all the bosses consecutively in Boss Rush.
* Feel the rhythm: To further enhance the Rez experience, artists including Coldcut, Adam Freeland, Joujouka, Ken Ishii and Keiichi Sugiyama (SEGA’s Wave Master) contributed tracks to the game.
Also available today is Ubisoft’s Chessmaster Live on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Chessmaster Live will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).
Chessmaster Live is the Xbox Live version of the reference chess franchise. It features multiplayer and solo modes.
Key game features include:
* The challenge of chess: Compete against advanced A.I. characters or challenge other Xbox Live members to a match.
* New message chess system: Start a game without any time limit, and play the game at your leisure over the course of days or even weeks.
* Chess puzzles and chess variations: Puzzle over a series of classic challenges such as “find the fork” or “mate in one,” and experience new ways of playing chess including Dark Chess, Losing Chess, Extinction Chess, and Progressive Chess.
* Customizable environments: Choose from six 3-D chess sets and three traditional sets, each with their own distinct sound effects, piece and board design.
* Interact with opponents: Video options allow you to see your challenger during the course of the game.
Like every week, there were also various downloadable Rock Band tracks released for the Xbox 360 version of the game in addition to 2007’s downloadable Rock Band content. Below’s listings show the three:
Content: “Ten Speed (Of God’s Blood and Burial)”*
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Canada and United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track. *”Ten Speed (Of God’s Blood and Burial)” is a cover version of a song made famous by Coheed and Cambria.
Content: “Working Man”*
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Canada and United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track. *”Working Man” is a cover version of a song made famous by Rush.
Content: “Siva”
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Canada and United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: “Siva”–Smashing Pumpkins.
* PLEASE NOTE: Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com.