From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play D3Publisher’s RocketBowl on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. RocketBowl will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).
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!
Key game features include:
* Rocket-powered bowling balls: Rocket Bowl takes the sport to a whole ‘nother level with rocket-powered balls that can boost, jump, and turn to help you knock down the pins and earn extra points with wild shots.
* Ten crazy bowling courses: In addition to a regular bowling alley, play on nine additional crazy courses filled with ramps, tunnels, loops, hills, curves, and more to create a unique bowling experience.
* Fun and varied single-player mode: Take on a variety of courses in Free Play mode, or challenge the pros in Tournament and Challenge modes, where you can wager and win money to upgrade equipment.
* Exciting multiplayer matches: Compete with up to four friends over Xbox LIVE or locally on one system. Xbox LIVE play features Player (unranked) and Ranked matches.
* Challenging mini-games: Earn extra cash in skill-testing mini-games like MiniStriker and Alternate Shot.
* Upgrade your equipment: Using cash earned by winning matches and mini-games, players can upgrade from more than 15 unique bowling balls including Strawbally, 8-Ball, the Jupiter 5000, and the Kalamazoo Special. More powerful bowling balls feature enhanced boost and curve abilities.
Also available today is Samurai Shodown II on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Samurai Shodown II will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points (that’s US$5 / €4.80 / £3.40 / CAN$6.20 / AU$6.60).
In Samurai Shodown II you can 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 through Xbox LIVE to become lord of the sword!
Key game features include:
* Classic fighting action: Widely considered as one of SNK’s greatest games, Samurai Shodown II on Xbox LIVE Arcade brings you all the great action of the original in a next-gen format.
* New fighting techniques: Learn to parry, roll, duck, and hop.
* Multiple characters: Sixteen unique playable characters are included. Choose your favorite and rise to the top.
The last game available today is Shotest Shogi on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Shotest Shogi will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).
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.
Key game features include:
* Interactive tutorial: Much more immersive than a simple walkthrough, the interactive tutorial has lessons and challenges to help the player learn the game and have fun.
* Challenging opponents: Play against world-class game A.I., with sixteen opponents featuring a range of human-style play. In local career mode, unlock new opponents as you defeat them. Earn a higher rating as you successfully play career games.
* Multiplayer: Play online against some of the world’s greatest Shogi players on Xbox LIVE.
* 3-D environments: Play in two beautiful Japanese locations, with realistic pieces on a Kaya-wood Goban board.
* Add-on packs: Get the advanced Shogi teaching packs; it’s the easiest way to learn.
Buku Sudoku will have a new pack with 1200 more puzzles to challenge your mind. The pack will be priced at 200 MS Points.
N+ is also getting a new levelpack that has 150 Harder single player levels, 50 multiplayer races and 25 multiplayer survival maps. This pack will also be 200 MS Points.