About Steve Melton

Avatar Grand Prix was developed by Battenberg Software. It was released August 25, 2010 for 80MSP. A copy of the game was provided by the developer for review purposes.

It’s easy to dismiss some indie games as mere copies of the games they try to emulate. It’s not surprising that so many generi-makes exist on the Indie Games channel amongst the original ideas. But sometimes one emerges that truly deserves a download, one that takes players back and provides not only the concept, but the content players are looking for. Avatar Grand Prix takes its cues from Mario Kart 64; the basics are all there: powerup cubes, power sliding, it’s even got a rainbow road copy. But where other Mario Kart clones may fall short Avatar GP succeeds.

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Looking for some great, inexpensive fun this weekend? Why not try an Xbox Live Indie Game? We’ve got our first roundup of the great games folks are making in their garages and basements. Hit the jump to see the first handful of games that were submitted to us for our birthday celebration. We’ve got links to reviews and trailers where available, plus we’ve got your chance to win one of these great indie games. Check out the trailers and reviews, then hit the bottom of the post to find out how to win!

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Last month some indie developers suspected foul play in the XBLIG rating system when the developers of College Lacrosse 2011 urged fans to rate the game highly in an …
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What you see above is an anomaly in my gamerscore — a game with every achievement unlocked. In fact that date you see, March 30, 2011, was the first time in two and the half years I’ve owned my 360 that I’ve ever achieved 100% completion on any game. I’m not a completionist, in fact, I’m probably the furthest thing from it. I’m what you might call a casualist. I play a game until I get bored with it. Lots of times I’ll beat the game and not go back for extra achievements; I don’t get the point.

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Section 8: Prejudice was developed and published by TimeGate Studios. It was released April 20, 2011 for 1200MSP. A copy of the game was provided by the developer/publisher for review purposes.

It’s a rare thing when a game can be recommended before even going into a review. It has to be top-notch; not just any old game could set such a standard. Enter Section 8: Prejudice, a game so amazing that it may very well be to Xbox Live Arcade what Goldeneye and Perfect Dark were to the Nintendo 64. TimeGate Studios has a never-to-be-forgotten hit on their hands, one that everyone will cherish for years to come.

The game is set in a future where Earth’s resources have been used up and mankind has colonized other planets. It centers around two factions, Section 8 and the Arm of Orion. The Arm seeks to wreak havoc and terror on humanity, seeking payback for wrongs committed in days past. It features a solid campaign as well as two strong multiplayer modes.

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Today we’re bringing you something a little different: an Hill Climb course. Hillclimb 4ever by DeLtA MaN 117 is one of only a few Hill Climb tracks available through …
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We previously posted that Backbreaker: Vengeance would be coming to Xbox Live Arcade this summer. Now we have the footage to quench your thirst. The game is currently in …
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Joystiq recently broke news of the upcoming title Burnout Crash, which was found via a rating on the Australian Classification Board. Yesterday they investigated further, seeking more details from …
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Housemarque’s upcoming polarity-based platformer Outland will feature two player cooperative gameplay, as evidenced by its most recent trailer. As if this game wasn’t cool enough, now players can have …
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Housemarque’s upcoming polarity-based platformer Outland will feature two player cooperative gameplay, as evidenced by its most recent trailer. As if this game wasn’t cool enough, now players can have …
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