Deal Alert - Nine EA Xbox Live games goes on sale for a week

Microsoft through its official Windows Phone blog revealed that  as of today and for only one week some of the most popular Xbox games  by Electronic Arts products can be purchased at a discount of up to 40%!

Bejeweled + Live,Yahtzee and Zuma's Revenge - Three New Xbox Live Games Exclusive For Nokia Lumia Devices

Bejeweled + Live ,Yahtzee and Zuma's Revenge! are three new Xbox Live games exclusive for Nokia Lumia smartphones. The three new games are now available for download and can be purchased  from the Windows Phone Store at a cost of $2.99 with free trial included.

FC Rocket - Another Nokia Lumia exclusive game is now available for download

FC Rocket is a new Xbox Live game exclusive for Nokia Lumia devices, excluding Lumia 610, at least for the moment.

Angry Birds Roost is Now Available For All Nokia Lumia devices

Nokia with collaboration with Rovio, has made ​​Angry Birds Roost , an exclusively application for Nokia Lumia devices that will allow all the fans of the famous Angry Birds game, access to several special features, such as video tutorials with tricks exceed the levels of the game more complicated, news, wallpapers and ringtones.

Skull of Shogun, a cross-platform game that will allow us to play on Xbox 360, Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8

As we explained in several articles, Windows 8 and Windows Phone Apollo share the same "core". This means that porting an application from one platform to another will be extremely simplified and  Skulls of the Shogun it is a concrete example.

The team of software developers in the house 17-Bit Studios , in fact, has recently announced that the gameSkull of Shogun will support cross-platform gameplay , so we can play simultaneously on Xbox 360, and Tablet PC Windows 8 and Windows smartphones phone. For those who still do not know, Skulls of the Shogun is a strategy game set in Japan in which we control through a Samurai asynchronous turn-based gameplay where the player can handle multiple games at once regardless of its opponents.

Xbox Live for Windows Phone Easter sale - 7 games are now 99 cents

Microsoft has decided, somewhat surprisingly, to serve as many as 7 Xbox Live for games  Windows Phone, probably as a gift to its users in this with the approach of Easter.

Microsoft has yet to release anything official, we only know that as many as 7 Xbox Live games are on sale for just $0.99 . Probably it is a discount for the Easter holidays, or more difficult, to celebrate the arrival on to American market of the Nokia Lumia 900 .

The following games are currently only $0.99:

• Angry Birds
• Burn the Rope
• De Blob
• Doodle God
• IonBallEX
• Max and the Magic Marker
• Toy Soldiers: Boot Camp

WPCentral who shared the news suggest that this offer should be valid until Sunday, April 8.

Puzzle Quest 2 is once again Xbox Live deal of the week

Having already had two price drops in September and October last year  ,Puzzle Quest 2 is once more Xbox Live deal of the week. Its price will decrease from $6.99 to $4.99 this Wednesday for a period of one week. Although very addictive, I wonder how this game still makes so many followers, the price being a major barrier to purchase, even as the deal ... 


Game info:
Escape to a puzzle game fantasy world filled with amazing creatures, powerful weapons, and addictive role playing in this sequel to the award-winning Puzzle Quest.

iStunt 2 coming to Xbox Live for Windows Phone

Xbox Live comes a new title that, despite the winter is now behind us, leads us to assume the role of a snowboarder struggling with all kinds of stunts on the snow.

The game gives us a 2D vertically scrolling and in a manner similar to Sonic will ask us to collect stars scattered through the various levels so as to increase our score. Also interesting is the pattern of the paths that goes from linearity and there is also facing portals and gravity loops, all controlled by motion sensor in the cell.

iStunt 2 offers altogether 88 levels with various unlockable snowboards and drivers as they continue in the game. We have to wait to buy it on March 28 at $2.99 on WP Marketplace.

PES 2012 is the new Xbox Live game for Windows Phone!

The long-awaited PES 2012 was released in Windows Phone marketplace in the day today, after his predecessor was removed from the marketplace without any prior notice by Microsoft.

As every week, Microsoft released a new game marketplace on Xbox Live Certified. Today is the turn of Pro Evolution Soccer 2012, the famous football game from Konami. 

"The unrivalled and award-winning football simulation is entering a new season on Windows Phone 7!
Immerse yourself in unprecedented football atmosphere and the true PES experience with PES 2012.

Features:

- Unrivalled realism: Experience incredible gameplay and focus on tactics, goals and winning trophies while competing against the most advanced team and player AI on the market. Striking animations such as referee cut-scenes or goal celebrations and technical moves (diving header, bicycle kick, and more) will make you feel the beauty of the game.

- Exclusive UEFA Club Competitions: PES 2012 includes many of the best European club teams in the officially licensed UEFA Champions League™ and UEFA Europa League™ modes.

- Online connectivity: Prove your skills and unlock the various Xbox LIVE achievements, compare yourself to your friends, make it to the top of the leaderboards and become the world’s greatest PES player.

- Outstanding Accessibility for Beginners and Experts: The uniquely designed true flow™ control system provides instant access for players of all levels by utilising the accelerometer and AI-supported touch controls. More advanced players are presented with unlimited freedom of play by being able to master classic console-style controls with virtual pad and buttons.

- Stunning graphics: Detailed stadiums, pitches and weather effects provide the perfect visual environment for exciting matches

PES 2012 – the unrivalled football experience on Windows Phone 7!

PES 2012 is downloadable from the WP Marketplace at a price of $4.99. As any Xbox Live game, this one has a free trial and purchase the game you can unlock the goals is to get Xbox Live Game Score fees.

Sonic the Hedgehog: Episode II - will soon be playable on Xbox and Windows Phone (video)

Microsoft promised a few years ago three platforms with a single interface, a dream that is probably coming to completion thanks to the work being completed, the next operating system Windows 8. A benefit will not be the only PC, tablet and notebook, but also on smartphones with Windows mobile segment that will receive the long-awaited update to the so called 'Apollo'.

Among the innovations introduced by the new release will also be able to use the same games across all three platforms, with a synchronization system that will allow you to play the Xbox since the last save and resume directly to  Windows Phone . Among the first titles that will support this exciting news we have the ever-popular Sonic come to life thanks to Sega, which is making available on Android , iPhone OS and PlayStation 3.

IonBallEX is this week Xbox LIVE Deal Of The Week

This week Xbox Live deal of the week is IonBallEX,The game now costs $1.99 down from its regular price $2.99. 

This is a great exclusive title on Windows Phone platform.IonBallEX is a modern twist on a classic Breakout style game, featuring an XP-based progression system and end-of-level bosses that are going to push you to the extreme, all delivered in a unique SteamPunk style. With 35 challenging levels, mind-bending features and awesome bosses; IonBallEX is the breakout game to “break” all others.

IonBallEX can be found here in WP Marketplace

This Week’s Xbox LIVE Title DODONPACHI MAXIMUM now available in WP Marketplace

Cave, the famous Japanese software house,has just released DoDonPachi Maximum for Windows Phone.The game is this week Xbox live tile and its now live in Marketplace.

GAME OVERVIEW

Dodge and destroy your way through 15 unique stages routes that branch according to your skill. Accurate touch controls guide your ship with ease. Touch the screen with two fingers to activate the all-powerful ""Laser Bomb"" and clear the screen of enemies! Unlock new ships to beat the game with! 

Blast your way to a full achievement list. This is bullet hell in the palm of your hand!

FEATURES
- New routes and unlocks based on your shooting skill
- Xbox LIVE Leaderboards
  - Go on massive scoring runs and compete against your friends
- Xbox LIVE Achievements
  - Can you unlock them all...? 

DoDonPachi Maximum has price tag of  $4.99, with a free trial version and can be found here at WP Marketplace

Two New Xbox Live Games announced for Windows Phone

Today Microsoft announced a few games that will be coming out for Windows Phone sometime in the near future. Most of them we knew from the previous announcement:

• Carcassonne
• geoDefense Swarm
• Pinball FX2
• Shoot 1UP
• Wordament

However on the list appeared two more games that we were not aware that will come in to Windows Phone as Xbox live game. We are pleased to see Sid Meier's Civilization and Pirates coming to Windows Phone as Xbox Live games especially for the lovers of the strategy genre game.

Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution

Based on the classic PC strategy game, you lead one of 16 civilizations to technological, economic, cultural, or military domination. Play on a randomly generated map or use the Scenario Creator to create your own challenge. Designed for newcomers and seasoned Civ veterans alike. Microsoft Studios

Sid Meier’s Pirates!

Featuring 267 full-customizable ships, Pirates! is a high-seas strategy game that challenges players to hunt for hidden treasure, undertake daring missions, and battle enemy vessels. 2K Games

Source Windowsteamblog

The Windows Phone marketplace exceeds 70,000 applications!

In just over a month, in the marketplace Windows Phone 10 000 applications have been certified, passing the 60,000 achieved in the third week of January to 70,000 users in these days.

The amount of applications that are submitted daily on the marketplace is around 250 units.Of these 70 000, more than 28 000 have been added in the last 90 days and almost 7 000 were added in the last 30 days. Of allapplications, 65% are distributed for free, paying 11% are distributed along with a free trial and the remaining 24% are distributed for a fee, without a trial.

The most populated section of the marketplace is "entertainment" with 18%, followed by the "tools and productivity", with 14%, after "games" with 13% and follow "books", "news and weather," "travel and navigation "," lifestyle "and the remaining sections cover a percentage below 5%.

Via AAWP

Video preview of the Xbox Live game Sonic 4 Episode II

After the award-winning Episode I released in 2010, Sonic continues his journey through the platform of Microsoft Xbox 360 and Windows Phone, PlayStation, App Store and Android Market under the second series coming in 2012. 


This new venture has been developed by listening to feedback from fans, will implement a new character animations and physics of the game completely reworked.

Sonic 4 Episode II Reunion Trailer:

Blue Tomato:SEGA emulator for Windows Phone returns to the marketplace

Surely you remember the first emulator SEGA arrived in the marketplace, Windows Phone by the name of Sonic's Jewels and 7, withdrawn from the marketplace due to copyright issues.

Finally, the emulator has been re-certified by Microsoft and included in the marketplace as the Blue Tomato.The emulator has been released as an update of the previous version so that those who had bought the old version will again pay Blue Tomato.

In this new version, unlike the first, we have the ability to activate the audio and load the ROMs in zip format.

Blue Tomato has a price tag of $1.29 and you can try it for free,just to see if the emulator is worth paying for, the emulator can be found here at WP Marketplace

Pirate's Plunder: new free game for Windows Phone

Together with the Zombie , a genre recently in vogue in film, literature and even in comic books (manga One Piece is now a classic) is that of pirates and Windows Phone comes a new game after Pirates Assault .

The story is simple: a pirate captain in search of Pirate's Plunder, a legendary treasure chest that contains the instructions for the tomb of the famous pirate The Howl Of The Wolf. Through a gameplay similar to Flight Control we drive our ship captains and clash with the enemy.

Do not miss the famous Tortuga where you engage in gambling on slot machines and mini games to gun shots, all seasoned with cartoony graphics and enemies like the Kraken, the Navy, storms and all kinds of traps.

Along the 30 levels of the campaign we can enhance our ship and defeat the 8 bosses accompanied with quality soundtrack.

Pirate's Plunder is a free game and can be found here at WP Marketplace

Xbox Live game Gerbils Physics for Windows Phone hitting the Marketplace on March 14th!

Microsoft recently announced the titles of the new games for Xbox Live for Windows Phone that are due to be released in March.


Gerbil Physics is a physics puzzler. In each level, players are presented with one or more stacks of gerbils and an allotment of bombs. The goal is to use careful bomb placement in order to knock the gerbils below a yellow line. If a gerbil remains above the line when you run out of bombs, you’ll fail the level and have to try again. Some levels throw addition kinks into the mix, like structures that must not be knocked over.


The developers report that despite the game has only 72 levels,  in the future they will release new levels of play and put some music for the game to use as ringtones for our smartphone (with a free upgrade).

Gerbil Physics comes to Xbox Live on Wednesday, March 14. It will cost $2.99. Looking a bit farther into the future, the developers plan to add new levels and ringtones via free title updates.


Via WPCentral

Six new games are coming to Xbox Live for Windows Phone!

As we know, Microsoft released a new game every week Xbox Live for Windows Phone. After showing the games coming for the month of February , here are the ones coming next month.

Below is a list of games that will come shortly on Xbox Live Marketplace under the certification with screenshots and descriptions:

Carcassonne : The popular board game also comes after the debut of Windows Phone on Android and Blackberry. The aim is to build cities and streets by turning the appropriate tiles.Those who accumulate the most points wins the game. This game should be able to play multiplayer online.

Sneak Peek: Splinter Cell: Conviction for Windows Phone (Video)

 Xbox Live section in WP Marketplace continues to grow week after week with more and more popular titles. In a few hours in the WP Marketplace will be available the newest xbox game "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction", developed by Gameloft. 

Game story: Sam Fisher, a secret agent of the security forces will fight to save his daughter in an action game where you run, jump and shoot the various weapons available will be essential elements for success.

The game will be available in the marketplace in short time and will have price tag of $4.99. 

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