Sudoku is that insidious little puzzle that turns brains inside out trying to put numbers (among other objects in different variations) into a 9x9 board grid. The game has been a staple in newspapers, magazines and puzzle books, and has even seen a couple of video-game iterations.
Merscom, though, tackled the idea of bringing the game to Xbox Live Arcade, to expand the exposure of this addictive game.
Ben Moy, the game's producer and one of the designers, was with Merscom when the title was developed. Though no longer with the company (he left and started up his own studio, Digi-Ronin), he was happy to sit down and chat with GameZone about the title.
Console Monster writes: "The 9th September has arrived, along with the first downloadable content for the newly-released: The Beatles: Rock Band. Only one Arcade title releases today, after an error with Wallace and Gromit in Last Resort and there's some Game Add-ons for Texas Hold 'em and Buku Sudoku. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace update for Wednesday 9th September 2009:
Sonic & Knuckles
Price: 400 Microsoft Points (Free Trial available)
Size: 29 MB
The blue hedgehog and the red echidna were sworn adversaries in Sonic 3, but in this platform adventure, Knuckles realises that he's been just a pawn in the schemes of Dr. Eggman (AKA Dr. Robotnik). Knuckles, the former adversary now supports Sonic to chase the common enemy, and each must use their strengths in order to acquire the priceless Master Emerald and save Angel Island. This game requires the Xbox 360 hard drive or the 512MB Memory Unit for storage..."
I don't have the UGC but I hear that in the UGC they didn't allow S&K connectivity with Sonic 1, 2 & 3, but here, you have full connectivity with all 3 games, so..... yeah.
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Console Monster writes: "It's Wednesday and as you've probably got tired of me saying, Doritos: Dash of Destruction is now available to download along with the following:
A Kingdom for Keflings: NinjaBee Premium Theme
Price: 250 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox Live Regions
Description: Enjoy the unique art style of A Kingdom for Keflings and other NinjaBee games on your Xbox 360 with this Premium Theme. But watch out for that NinjaBee--he stings when you least expect it! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Buku Sodoku – Picture Pack 4
Price: 100 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox Live Regions
Description: Show your Buku Sudoku pride with 5 new gamer pics from Buku Sudoku! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts..."
Console Monster writes: "It's the news post that needs no introduction: It's the Xbox Live Marketplace Update and today it's mostly Xbox Live Arcade content. As well as today's three new releases, there's some Buku Sudoku content, a Double D Dodgeball Picture Pack and Theme, new N+ levels as previously reported and more. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace Update for Wednesday 10th September 2008:
Name: Buku Sudoku - Theme Pack 3
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox Live Regions
Name: Buku Sudoku - Picture Pack 3
Price: 100 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox Live Regions
Name: Buku Sudoku - Puzzle Pack 3
Price: 200 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox Live Regions..."
