Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged
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Xbox Live Arcade
Unplugged is a series of Xbox 360
Games released which allow the play of Xbox Live Arcade games without requiring a purchase Xbox Live
.
games and three demos.
The disc works by inserting it into the system just like any other game. However, rather than directly launching any of the titles, it adds nine items to the Xbox Live Arcade menu with a small disc icon next to each name.
games. The compilation was packaged with the Xbox 360 Arcade.
The disc works by inserting it into the system just like any other game. However, rather than directly launching any of the titles, it adds five items to the Xbox Live Arcade menu with a small disc icon next to each name.
games. The compilation was packaged with a black wireless controller.
The disc works by inserting it into the system just like any other game. However, rather than directly launching any of the titles, it adds three items to the Xbox Live Arcade menu with a small disc icon next to each name.
games.
A game selection menu launches by inserting the disc into the system. All 3 games are also added to game library when the disc in tray. The disc is needed to play the games even when the games are installed. Games cannot be installed separately.
Companies such as Konami
and PopCap Games
have made disk compilation of their respective XBLA games.
Xbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade is a type of video game download distribution available primarily in a section of the Xbox Live Marketplace, Microsoft's digital distribution network for the Xbox 360, that focuses on smaller downloadable games from both major publishers and independent game developers...
Unplugged is a series of Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
Games released which allow the play of Xbox Live Arcade games without requiring a purchase Xbox Live
Xbox Live
Xbox Live is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft Corporation. It is currently the only online gaming service on consoles that charges users a fee to play multiplayer gaming. It was first made available to the Xbox system in 2002...
.
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Vol. 1
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Vol. 1 is a retail package of six Xbox Live ArcadeXbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade is a type of video game download distribution available primarily in a section of the Xbox Live Marketplace, Microsoft's digital distribution network for the Xbox 360, that focuses on smaller downloadable games from both major publishers and independent game developers...
games and three demos.
The disc works by inserting it into the system just like any other game. However, rather than directly launching any of the titles, it adds nine items to the Xbox Live Arcade menu with a small disc icon next to each name.
Games included
| Title | Developer | Live Features | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Games | |||
| Bejeweled 2 Bejeweled 2 Bejeweled 2 is a web-based game, sequel to Bejeweled, developed and published by PopCap Games. In 2004, Bejeweled 2 Deluxe was released. They both add extra game modes and features to the game. Bejeweled 2 Deluxe, like all PopCap titles, is available on a "try before you buy" basis... |
PopCap Games PopCap Games PopCap Games is an American video game developer and publisher, based in Seattle, Washington, United States. It was founded in 2000 by John Vechey, Brian Fiete and Jason Kapalka, and currently employs about 400 people... /CTXM |
Leaderboards | |
| Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Geometry Wars Geometry Wars is a minigame created by Bizarre Creations as part of Project Gotham Racing 2 for the Xbox, accessible through the in-game garage. An updated version of the game, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, is available for download on the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. It can also be played in... |
Bizarre Creations Bizarre Creations Bizarre Creations was a video game development studio, best known for their racing titles: Metropolis Street Racer and the followup Project Gotham Racing series . The company has also developed games in other genres, including the Geometry Wars arcade series, plus third-person shooters Fur... |
Leaderboards | |
| Hardwood Backgammon Backgammon Backgammon is one of the oldest board games for two players. The playing pieces are moved according to the roll of dice, and players win by removing all of their pieces from the board. There are many variants of backgammon, most of which share common traits... |
Silver Creek Silver Creek Entertainment Silver Creek Entertainment is a U.S.-based game developer of classic card games since 1994.The company has released several games for Xbox Live Arcade, Windows and Mac OS X:* Hardwood Solitaire III... |
Leaderboards, Multiplayer, Camera Enabled | |
| Outpost Kaloki X Outpost Kaloki X Outpost Kaloki X is a city-building video game for the Xbox 360 that places the player in the role of a manager, tasked with building a financially successful fantasy space station. Outpost Kaloki X is available for download from Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points... |
NinjaBee NinjaBee NinjaBee is a game development studio that develops downloadable games for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, handheld consoles, the Wii's WiiWare service and the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade. As a sub-division of Wahoo Studios, NinjaBee is primarily involved in portable or downloadable games, with Wahoo... |
Leaderboards, Downloadable Content | |
| Texas Hold 'em | TikGames TikGames TikGames is a San Mateo, California-based video game developer founded in 2002 by Anatoly Tikhman. The company develops games for digital distribution on Windows PC, Mac OS X, Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and mobile phones.-Games:... |
Leaderboards, Multiplayer, Camera Enabled | |
| Wik and the Fable of Souls Wik and the Fable of Souls Wik and the Fable of Souls is a game developed by Reflexive Entertainment. The main character, Wik, who is a frog-man like character, uses a combination of jumping and his long, grapple-like tongue to navigate the world. Accompanying Wik on his journey is a mule-like creature named Slotham... |
Reflexive Entertainment Reflexive Entertainment Reflexive Entertainment is a computer game developer based in Lake Forest, California. The company was founded by Lars Brubaker in 1997... |
Leaderboards, Multiplayer | |
| Demos | |||
| Feeding Frenzy | Sprout Games/CTXM | Leaderboards | |
| Marble Blast Ultra Marble Blast Ultra Marble Blast Ultra is a 3D puzzle/action game involving a marble developed by GarageGames. It was released on January 25, 2006 for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. It is the sequel to Marble Blast Gold. It features 60 brand new levels, enhanced graphics, 2 new power-ups and a multiplayer mode... |
GarageGames GarageGames GarageGames is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, where it was moved after being acquired by IAC in 2007. As the makers of Torque game development technology, they have provided cross-platform technology and tools since 2000... |
Leaderboards, Multiplayer | |
| Uno | Carbonated Games Carbonated Games Carbonated Games was the first-party game developer studio for Microsoft Casual Games in Microsoft Game Studios. It was founded and run by Joshua Howard, and was active from 2004 until its disbanding on March 27, 2008. Carbonated Games developers were located in Redmond, WA; Hyderabad, India; and... |
Leaderboards, Multiplayer, Cooperative Play, Camera Enabled, Downloadable Content | |
Xbox Live Arcade Compilation Disc
Xbox Live Arcade Compilation Disc is a package of five Xbox Live ArcadeXbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade is a type of video game download distribution available primarily in a section of the Xbox Live Marketplace, Microsoft's digital distribution network for the Xbox 360, that focuses on smaller downloadable games from both major publishers and independent game developers...
games. The compilation was packaged with the Xbox 360 Arcade.
The disc works by inserting it into the system just like any other game. However, rather than directly launching any of the titles, it adds five items to the Xbox Live Arcade menu with a small disc icon next to each name.
Games included
| Title | Developer | Live Features | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Games | |||
| Boom Boom Rocket Boom Boom Rocket Boom Boom Rocket is a downloadable video game for Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade service. Boom Boom Rocket marks the first rhythm game for the Live Arcade service and was developed by Geometry Wars creators Bizarre Creations and published by the Pogo division of Electronic Arts... |
Bizarre Creations Bizarre Creations Bizarre Creations was a video game development studio, best known for their racing titles: Metropolis Street Racer and the followup Project Gotham Racing series . The company has also developed games in other genres, including the Geometry Wars arcade series, plus third-person shooters Fur... |
Leaderboards | |
| Feeding Frenzy | PopCap Games PopCap Games PopCap Games is an American video game developer and publisher, based in Seattle, Washington, United States. It was founded in 2000 by John Vechey, Brian Fiete and Jason Kapalka, and currently employs about 400 people... |
Leaderboards | |
| Luxor 2 Luxor 2 Luxor 2 is an action-oriented casual puzzle game developed by MumboJumbo. First released in 2006, it is the sequel to the original Luxor, which was released in 2005... |
MumboJumbo MumboJumbo Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, MumboJumbo LLC is a publisher, developer and mass marketer of casual games for PCs and game consoles including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony Computer Entertainment and Microsoft Corporation. Established in January 2001 they originally focused exclusively on... |
Leaderboards | |
| Pac-Man Championship Edition Pac-Man Championship Edition is a 2007 video game in the Pac-Man series, developed by Namco Bandai Games. The game was designed by Tōru Iwatani, the creator of the classic original 1980 arcade game Pac-Man, and it was Iwatani's final game before his retirement... |
Namco Bandai Namco Bandai , also known as the Bandai Namco Group, is a Japanese holding company formed from the merger of Namco and Bandai. It has interests in toys, video games and arcades, anime, and amusement parks. The new entity was founded on September 29, 2005... |
Leaderboards | |
| Uno | Carbonated Games Carbonated Games Carbonated Games was the first-party game developer studio for Microsoft Casual Games in Microsoft Game Studios. It was founded and run by Joshua Howard, and was active from 2004 until its disbanding on March 27, 2008. Carbonated Games developers were located in Redmond, WA; Hyderabad, India; and... |
Leaderboards, Multiplayer, Camera Enabled, Avatars | |
Xbox Live Arcade Game Pack
Xbox Live Arcade Game Pack is a package of three Xbox Live ArcadeXbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade is a type of video game download distribution available primarily in a section of the Xbox Live Marketplace, Microsoft's digital distribution network for the Xbox 360, that focuses on smaller downloadable games from both major publishers and independent game developers...
games. The compilation was packaged with a black wireless controller.
The disc works by inserting it into the system just like any other game. However, rather than directly launching any of the titles, it adds three items to the Xbox Live Arcade menu with a small disc icon next to each name.
Games included
| Title | Developer | Live Features | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Games | |||
| Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved² is a multidirectional shooter video game created by Bizarre Creations, released on Xbox Live Arcade on July 30, 2008 as a sequel to Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved.... |
Bizarre Creations Bizarre Creations Bizarre Creations was a video game development studio, best known for their racing titles: Metropolis Street Racer and the followup Project Gotham Racing series . The company has also developed games in other genres, including the Geometry Wars arcade series, plus third-person shooters Fur... |
Leaderboards | |
| Lumines Live! | Q Entertainment Q Entertainment Q Entertainment creates, produces, and publishes in digital entertainment content across multiple game consoles, PC broadband and mobile units... |
Leaderboards | |
| Bomberman Live Bomberman Live Bomberman Live is a downloadable video game for the Xbox Live Arcade, developed by Backbone Entertainment. Live is an original version of the classic game Bomberman, an arcade-style maze-based video game originally developed by Hudson Soft. The game was officially announced on May 16, 2007 and... |
Backbone Entertainment Backbone Entertainment Backbone Entertainment is an independent video game development company located in Emeryville, California.Backbone Entertainment is the result of a 2003 merger between Digital Eclipse Software and ImaginEngine... |
Leaderboards | |
Xbox 360 Triple Pack
Xbox 360 Triple Pack is a package of three popular Xbox Live ArcadeXbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade is a type of video game download distribution available primarily in a section of the Xbox Live Marketplace, Microsoft's digital distribution network for the Xbox 360, that focuses on smaller downloadable games from both major publishers and independent game developers...
games.
A game selection menu launches by inserting the disc into the system. All 3 games are also added to game library when the disc in tray. The disc is needed to play the games even when the games are installed. Games cannot be installed separately.
Games included
| Title | Developer | Live Features | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Games | |||
| Limbo Limbo (video game) Limbo is a puzzle-platform video game and the premiere title of independent Danish game developer Playdead. The game was released in July 2010 as a platform exclusive title on Xbox Live Arcade, and was later re-released as part of a retail game pack along with Trials HD and Splosion Man in April... |
Playdead Studios Playdead Studios Playdead is an independent video game developer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company was founded in 2006 by Arnt Jensen and Dino Patti. The two created the company to bring to fruition their premiere title, Limbo, a game for the Xbox Live Arcade that was released in 2010 to high critical praise... |
Leaderboards | |
| Trials HD Trials HD Trials HD is an Xbox Live Arcade game developed by RedLynx and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It was released on August 12, 2009 as part of the second annual Xbox Live Summer of Arcade and was later re-released in a retail pack alongside Limbo and Splosion Man in April 2011. It is a 2.5D... |
RedLynx RedLynx RedLynx Ltd. is a multi-platform Finnish video game developer and publisher based in Helsinki, Finland and founded in 2000. Since its founding in 2000, it has developed and published more than 100 games on many platforms, including Xbox LIVE Arcade, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Apple... |
Leaderboards, Sharing custom created tracks | |
| 'Splosion Man 'Splosion Man 'Splosion Man is a 2.5D action platform video game developed by Twisted Pixel Games for the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade digital download service. It was released on July 22, 2009 as part of the 2009 Xbox Live Summer of Arcade... |
Twisted Pixel Games Twisted Pixel Games Twisted Pixel Games is a video game developer based in Austin, Texas. Originally a contractor, Twisted Pixel now releases games based on their own intellectual properties such as The Maw and Splosion Man. The company uses their own proprietary engine, known as BEARD to power their games... |
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Future volumes
Microsoft's Worldwide Games Portfolio Manager David Edery has stated in an interview in 2007 that Unplugged Vol. 2 was one of many "options" being "evaluated" for release.Companies such as Konami
Konami
is a Japanese leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games...
and PopCap Games
PopCap Games
PopCap Games is an American video game developer and publisher, based in Seattle, Washington, United States. It was founded in 2000 by John Vechey, Brian Fiete and Jason Kapalka, and currently employs about 400 people...
have made disk compilation of their respective XBLA games.