LOTR demo now on XBL

The demo is now available for download over Xbox Live. The size of the file is 848.84MB.

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TheMART6587d ago

I've downloaded it right away last night and played it! And damn it's nice.

I say OMG this is the best game on a console in it's genre ever. The controls are like never been seen before, the graphics are great from overseeing the whole area down to zooming in on the fighting army's.

It has the nice Lords of the Rings atmosphere, online it's a blast. Multiple army's with a lot of soldiers in it I love it.

Normally summer is a boring time for releases, but after Prey, Chromehounds, Moto GP '06 and the ones that still have to come out like Dead Rising, this game is the sleeping hitgame of this summer for real!

I didn't thought it, but this game will sell systems to the people who adore this genre. Over from PC to 360. No need for a keyboard anymore, get your wireless controller, lay on your comfortable couch instead of having to sit on a bureau desk straight up with a dull typing on a keyboard (which is designed to type text not play games, yeah tap 'T' and tap 'Z' now blargh) this game really got me.

Going to buy it today for sure!

Islandkiwi6587d ago

Certainly the best control scheme I've seen for an rts on a console. I can't play this, though...everything looks so tiny on my tv I have a hard time figuring out what's what.

TheMART6587d ago

You know you're able to zoom in???

I have a couple of screens and even on my office 17 inch widescreen sony PC monitor/HDTV is can still see the characters good even though it's better on my big ass tv

Islandkiwi6587d ago

I'm an old man with old man eyes (early 30's, it'll happen to you too!). Yes, you can zoom in. But character end up looking really similar to my poor old eyes.

Not the games fault, I think it looks great. I've had trouble with other Rts's too.

TheMART6587d ago

well Islandkiwi I think we're about the same age and my eyes are still as good as years ago no problem with them with worse sight :)

TheMART6587d ago

I just got a mail from xbox.com that these demo's will be downloadable from Marketplace this month:

Saints Row
Test Drive® Unlimited (demo 2)

That will be fun then! It's a good month for marketplace!

PS360PCROCKS6587d ago

Oh yea I DLed this and I am going to play this soon, BTW I now how faith in my 360 forever, because I accidentally left it on all night, for about 12 hours, and so now I am no longer worried! Whew :)

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Mortal Kombat 9 Is Still NetherRealm's Best Game 13 Years Later

Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."

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Sonyslave319h ago

I like which ever one, Raiden was speed blasting muthafkers.

monkey6022h ago

I agree. 9 was awesome

Shaolin Monks next please

vTuro242h ago

Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.

vTuro242h ago

That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.

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Microsoft is discounting the Xbox 360 store up to 90% before it shuts down for good

Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.

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Tacoboto5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

The Dishwasher
Vigilante 8

Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.

I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price

franwex2h ago

Burnout 3 not available in modern times is a crime to humanity.

I know it’s probably due to the music licensing-though they can simply add other music as Burnout 3’s biggest flaw to me personally-is the music!!!

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Xbox gamers warned they've 72 hours before a ton of classic games are gone forever

The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.

The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.

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shadowT11h ago

Phil Spencer: "Game preservation is critical to us at Team Xbox."

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darthv727h ago(Edited 7h ago)

Technically, the games ARE preserved... they are just removing the ability to purchase new games through the 360. They have to keep a full backup of every title (even delisted ones) because they will have to offer the ability to redownload purchased content to users.

I had deleted some games a few years back that had become delisted. I was able to get them back by going through my download history. The games in question were TMNT (classic and re-shelled), afterburner climax and outrun online. Im glad I was able to get those back as they are some of the best on the service.

Lightning776h ago

Well The Ultimate Alliance games have been delisted. I dunno how many old Activision games have been Delisted but MS needs to remake or remaster old Activision games and release them on Xbox and PS. I. Hope that's what they're doing right now.

They can't reserve everything but they 100% can reserve what they got or own.

Vits8h ago

Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.

Inverno6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-

Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.

hiawa235h ago(Edited 5h ago)

Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.

anast3h ago

They are holding games hostage so people spend more money. This is some sleazy stuff.

Reaper22_2h ago

No, not telling you would be sleazy. I have a few more games to buy then I'm good. 360 was and still is a great console. Xbox is the best place to play!

anast1h ago

I'm not sure we are on the same page.

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