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Finally! Soulja Boy reviews Braid
Zero Punctuation tangles with Braid
Braid is highest rated XBLA game ever, around 28.5K units sold
Additionally, the official Braid blog reports that the VGChartz estimate that the game has sold about 28.5 thousand units "seems to be in the right neighborhood" but adds that "a lot more" will be needed before the game becomes profitable.
What's the big deal about Braid? Find out in our X3F Insight feature: Why should we care about Braid?X3F Insight: Why should we care about Braid?
Braid has had quite the mixed reaction thus far. Critics universally adore the game. Gamers, on the other hand, are more divided. Some have taken the 1200 Microsoft Point plunge and never looked back. Others see the price as an impenetrable wall or, in some cases, as permission to let Microsoft charge more on future XBLA titles. We decided to take it upon ourselves to make a case for Braid, as it's really one of the best gaming experiences we've had in a while.
Read on to see why we should care about Braid.
Read on to see why we should care about Braid.
Official Braid walkthrough: Don't use a walkthrough
The rest of the "walkthrough" goes on to note that all of the puzzles are "reasonable" and that we should be diligent in solving them without resorting to a walkthrough. D'oh! Duped by those crafty creators! We have to admit it's pretty funny though. Also, we heartily agree. If you are having trouble solving the puzzles in Braid, just stick to it. Move on to the next puzzle and come back later. Like the walkthrough says, "you will feel cool and smart" if you do.
We feel cool and smart. Now if someone could just help us understand the story, we'd be set.
[Via Joystiq]
X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Braid
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XBLA receives Braid and its time bending puzzles
Gallery: Braid (XBLA)
1200 MS point Braid releases to the XBLA this week
Microsoft, Number None Inc. and Jonathan Blow just made the official announcement that the time bending puzzling adventures of Braid will be making its way to the Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, August 6th. Just as was expected. The most newsworthy news coming from today's press release is the fact that the rumored prices for August's XBLA titles that MS later said were incorrect have turned out to be legit! At least for Braid, because it will cost you 1200 Microsoft points as was rumored weeks ago. Hopefully it is just a coincidence, because an 1800 point Castle Crashers makes us shake in our boots.Gallery: Braid (XBLA)
Microsoft: high Braid and Castle Crashers prices incorrect
You can all put your torches and pitchforks away ... for now.
Summer of Arcade may terrorize your wallet [update]
If you're anything like us you stocked up on MS Points in preparation for August's extensive XBLA release list. With releases like Galaga Legions, Braid and Castle Crashers around the corner it looks like it's going to be a good time for the Arcade. There is some potential bad news however, the Summer of Arcade is going to missile-dropkick your wallet.
According to the official Japanese Xbox 360 blog, Braid (August 6) lists a purchase price of 1200MS Points ($15 US), while the highly anticipated Castle Crashes clocks in at a hefty 1800MS Points ($22.50 US) -- making it the most costly XBLA title to date.
While these prices have only been set for the Japanese market, readers should keep in mind that prices are generally the same in Europe and North America. While -- based on hands-on impressions of both titles -- we can't wait to play Braid and Castle Crashers, we wonder if anyone feels too burned to throw down $37.50 (US) for a pair of Arcade releases.
Galaga Legions and Bionic Commando: Rearmed are both priced at 800MS Points each.
[via GameBytes]
Entire August XBLA lineup dated, Castle Crashers crashes the Arcade Aug 27th
Also, be aware that Microsoft will be sponsoring a "Summer of Arcade" giveaway all August long and awarding hundreds of thousands of Microsoft points to gamers who try the new XBLA lineup. Castle Crashers. August 27th. Need we say more?
- July 30th - Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2
- August 6th - Braid
- August 13th - Bionic Commando: Rearmed
- August 20th - Galaga Legions
- August 27th - Castle Crashers
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E308: Xbox Live Arcade media roundup
Below are the latest screens (five new screens added to the Geometry Wars 2 gallery) of the XBLA titles Microsoft is focusing on for E3 2008. Take a gander at the latest from Castle Crashers, Uno Rush, Galaga Legions, Fable 2: Pub Games, Braid and Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2.
Gallery: E308: Uno Rush (XBLA)
Gallery: E308: Galaga Legions (XBLA)
Gallery: E308: Fable 2 - Pub Games (XBLA)
Gallery: E308: Braid (XBLA)
Gallery: E308: Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 (XBLA)
Braid bends time on PartnerNet
The official website for Braid, a unique platformer coming to Xbox Live Arcade, has announced that the game is now available on PartnerNet. PartnerNet, if you don't know, is a special network available to owners of an Xbox 360 dev kit. One of the first conclusions that some are likely to make is that this means Braid is nearing release. We would warn our readers that this isn't necessarily the case, as some games are available on PartnerNet well in advance of release (we're looking at you Ikaruga). So, all you lucky dev kit owners, enjoy your Braid. The rest of us will wait patiently in the corner.
[Via IndieGames.com]
[Via IndieGames.com]
Braid XBLA Gameplay Video
Featured at GDC along with a host of other games, Braid is an time-bending platformer that will hit XBLA sometime this summer. The simpler aspects of the gameplay and design hearken back the to the early days of platforming history, but the inclusion of control over time adds enough depth that this could easily be called a puzzler wrapped in a platforming skin. The players ability to play with the fabric of reality is limited however, to allow for levels of difficulty and replayablity. For example, there are certain things in the world (enemies, items, etc) that will not respond to your attempt to bend them to your chronal will, and will continue in timelines of their own changing the way you must use or avoid them. The game will have many different modes and looks to our eyes to be an interesting and original experience, but hey, just watch the video and see for yourself.
[Edit: The video is now working, sorry for the delay.]
GDC08: Penny Arcade, Braid, Schizoid and GGBS screenshot blowout
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