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NamcoBandai announced their upcoming Xbox LIVE Arcade title, Namco Museum: Arcade Hits at E3 2008. This title will contain over 30 classic Namco arcade hits from yesteryear, for play on your 360. As Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at NamcoBandai put it, "Namco Museum: Arcade Hits offers more than 25 years of classic Namco arcade hits in one convenient package."
This retro pack of gaming nostalgia will include LIVE enabled versions of Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Pac-Man Championship Edition, and Mr. Driller Online, as well as original arcade versions of Motos, Pole Position, Rolling Thunder, Galaga '88, Galaxian, and Xevious, and totally new arrangements of Dig Dug, Pac-Man and Galaga, never seen on a home system. According to the press release, each Xbox LIVE enabled game will feature unique online leaderboards and artwork mimicking their original arcade cabinets. You'll get to post your high score online to see where you rank against the rest of the world.
Galaxian – Released in 1979 -
Defeat wave after wave of dragonfly-like enemies through this precursor to Galaga.
Pac-Man – Released in 1980 -
Guide Pac-Man though the original arcade classic.
Galaga – Released in 1981 -
Pilot a Fighter and destroy an alien invasion. Shoot through their formations as they descend upon your ship.
Dig Dug - Released in 1982 -
Dig out tunnels and dislodge heavy rocks to defeat nefarious enemies. If all else fails, use your pump to inflate and blow up tricky monsters. The round is over when all the enemies have been destroyed.
Pole Position – Released in 1982 -
Take first place in the premiere arcade racing classic.
Xevious - Released in 1982 -
This classic arcade shoot ‘em up enlists players to target air and ground units as they fight their way enemy territory.
Motos - Released in 1985
Rolling Thunder - Released in 1986
Galaga '88 - Released in 1988
Pac-Man Championship Edition - Released in 2007 (for XBLA) - The first new set of mazes to the Pac-Man universe in over 26 years with funky retro neon graphics and innovative rules. Created by Pac-Man's original creator, Toru Iwatani, this game was met with critical acclaim.
Mr. Driller Online - Released April 2, 2008 -
Compete against friends in exciting multiplayer matches as you drill deep down into a vast well combining same colored blocks for big combos.
Dig Dug - New Arrangement - Never Released
Pac-Man - New Arrangement - Never Released
Galaga - New Arrangement - Never Released
So, that's 14 of the 30+ games. We'll work to get you a complete list. |
