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About Perry Jackson

Perry Jackson is the News Editor at XBLAFans and a freelance writer trying to find his way into the gaming industry. He's been playing games ever since he was 5 and they've amazed him ever since in terms of gameplay, narrative and fun factor. Loves XBLA games since they're allowed to go anywhere in terms of gameplay. Follow me on Twitter @prryjcksn
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Gotham City Impostors hiring vigilantes on January 10
14 years ago

Gotham City Impostors hiring vigilantes on January 10

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As the open beta for Gotham City Impostors soon approaches, WB Games and Monolith finally revealed a release date for the upcoming shooter. You’ll be able to create your …
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Guardian Heroes review (XBLA)
14 years ago

Guardian Heroes review (XBLA)

Guardian Heroes was developed by Treasure and published by Sega. It was released October 12, 2011 for 800 MSP. A copy was provided for review purposes.

It’s safe to assume most people who play XBLA games probably have never owned a Sega Saturn, and that’s just sad. It had a great array of titles in the 90’s from Burning Rangers to NIGHTS. Sega has been re-releasing some of its classic Saturn titles this year, like Treasure’s Radiant Silvergun, often with remixed graphics and online multiplayer. Now there’s one more Treasure game to add to the list: Guardian Heroes.

Guardian Heroes is a classic beat-em ‘up, but it had more depth than any regular brawler when it was originally released. Some might say you can see a lot of GH-inspired gameplay in The Behemoth’s Castle Crashers. Does this game live up to its retro accolade or was it better off staying in the past?

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Rumor: The Simpsons Arcade might be coming to XBLA
14 years ago

Rumor: The Simpsons Arcade might be coming to XBLA

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A while back, Konami asked fans over Facebook what Konami classic would they like to see released on XBLA and one of our most wanted just might be it. …
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XBLA Wednesday: November 9
14 years ago

XBLA Wednesday: November 9


Another week with a very slow list of releases and by that, we mean only one new release this Wednesday from space. Fusion: Genesis was developed by Starfire Studios which was created by ex-Rare developers. It is an action space shooter with role-playing elements such as mining and strategy elements for battles and scanning planets for items. Check out the launch trailer after the break, this shooter will set you back 800 MSP and stay tuned for our review on XBLAfans.
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Ubisoft acquires Trials HD developer RedLynx
14 years ago

Ubisoft acquires Trials HD developer RedLynx

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It appears that RedLynx has found a new home under the Ubisoft tent. It was announced on November 2 that Ubisoft had purchased the Finnish studio and …
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First screenshot of Alan Wake on XBLA
14 years ago

First screenshot of Alan Wake on XBLA

Above is the first screenshot Game Informer just released of the rumored Alan Wake’s Night Springs for XBLA. We see what appears to be Alan Wake himself …
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What we are playing: November 6

Some of us have been playing our PS3. Is that a sin?
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Joe Danger: Special Edition trailer shows off the stunt-driving action

Announced yesterday, Hello Games just released a brand new trailer for their upcoming Joe Danger: Special Edition. In the trailer, you’ll see lots of stunts, crazy tricks and some …
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Alan Wake XBLA title to be shown at the Spike Video Game Awards
14 years ago

Alan Wake XBLA title to be shown at the Spike Video Game Awards

We originally broke the story back in May that Alan Wake would see new light in a downloadable title called Alan Wake: Night Springs (or rather Alan Wake’s Night …
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Awesomenauts awesomely releasing in February 2012

While that may not sound too awesome to you, it’s at least awesome to hear that Awesomenauts has a release date. Ronimo Games announced the date of February 2012 …
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