XBLA - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time - Now 800pts :whee: - 8/5

[LinkinPrime]

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/813/tmnttit.jpg (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/t/tmnttitrsxboxlivearcade/)
Features

Everyone's favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ game is back with a brand new look in Turtles in Time Re-Shelled for Xbox LIVE® Arcade. The arcade classic has been revamped with all new 3-D graphics, but with the same classic beat-'em-up gameplay. Take on the Foot and bosses alone or in a team of four. Cowabunga, dudes!




New graphics, classic gameplay: The game has upgraded 3-D graphics, but still features the same side-scrolling beat-'em-up gameplay we all love.
Multiplayer: Play the four-player co-op and survival modes available online and locally.
Cowabunga, dudes!: It's the Turtles back in one of their all-time classic arcade games, now playable on Xbox 360®.





http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6018/tmnttinxbla.jpg http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4528/tmnttinxbla2.jpg



The game is set up and directly taken from TMNT Turtles in Time.
Right now it's only going to be for Xbox Live, but they're working on bringing it to Wii (Virtual Console?).
It has the same music as the old game.
Only the levels "Alleycat Blues" and "Skull and Crossbones" were playable.
The only difference noticed was the bosses for the "Skull and Crossbones" is Tokka and Rahzar (unlike the original, which had Bebop and Rocksteady).
For Alleycat Blues the boss is still Metalhead.
The game is basically Turtles in Time with new graphics - Awesome!

Source: http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/05/tmnt_turtles_in_time_remake_fo.php via:
http://ninja-pizza.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-turtles-in-time-game.html

Excellent news...day one for me for sure! I like the new look as well, just hope that they add a bit more detail/texture to the turtles and enemies.

[BostonCollegeFan]

Well, it is an alpha meaning :

A. Not final graphics
B. Not coming soon

:P

[Scorch]

Yeah, it's being discussed in the general gaming forum..

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223159

[jman619]

OMG! TURTLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want it. :drool: The weird part is I always though of how cool a new tmnt or a old tmnt re-done would be.

[Vulcan2422]

I STILL to this day, play Turtles in Time on the SNES. So this is a DAY ONE buy for me for sure. Also is that suppose to be April O'Niel in the first picture?

[BostonCollegeFan]

Yeah and i'd take that April over any other one :D

[Hiei69]

I saw this on Joystiq and was so freakin' happy. My favorite beat'em up being remade on XBLA! yes please!

[Spoon_si]

this is what i been hoping.. now give us X-men the arcade game along w/ Simpson & street Fighter III HD remixes..

and I'll have all he game I ever wanted to be on marketplace.

[Vulcan2422]

this is what i been hoping.. now give us X-men the arcade game along w/ Simpson & street Fighter III HD remixes..

and I'll have all he game I ever wanted to be on marketplace.


YES! I would also Love WWF Wrestlefest. :D lol. THEN I would be content. Except for the Street Fighter game though.

[orbit18]

I probably still woulda bought this even if they hadn't upgraded the graphics. Though I know I'll play this a couple times and get bored of it like the other, but its too fun!

[Gden]

Oh my god, the turtles in time game on XBL is awesome enough, but if we get the xmen game the simpsons game, the spiderman game, and the captain america game, it would be AWESOME

[Pylis]

I still pop in TMNT 4 from time to time. I'll be buying this day one.

Is there any word on if this is an update to the SNES or arcade version?

[SpazX]

Man I must've played that game 7,000 fucking times on the SNES with my brother. I'll definitely get this one, I just hope they make it 800 points...

[xblaze23]

Definitely getting this.. also hoping its 800 pts. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and this? XBLA is on a roll.

[cgarb84]

I about shit my pants when I saw this. Turtles in Time is my favorite beat'em up of all-time. Now if we could only get The Simpsons, X-Men, and Wrestlefest I would LITERALLY shit my pants. :lol:

[DestroVega]

looks dope

can we get Tecmo Super Bowl on XBL anytime?

[Gden]

Why does no one want the Avengers arcade game? The console game sucked but the arcade game rocked!! And the spiderman game was the last of the beat em ups, and because of that the graphics were very well done, and the battle system was very refined.

[vader1671]

My child memories are coming back.

I hope the Online portion isn't broken to hell and back like Castle Crashers

[Nealocus123]

Dude this is going to be awesome. I still wish they would of kepy Bebop and Rocksteady though, I remember ALWAYS playing with those action figures when I was younger.

[Tha Xecutioner]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ4A_9yFSLo

[DestroVega]

The X-Men, Spider-Man, Simpsons and Avengers arcade games were all in this same style and they were all awesome.

[dropbearGSH]

Gimme the Simpsons one and I will be happy.

[LinkinPrime]

Looking good!

[soccerstud652]

I still pop in TMNT 4 from time to time. I'll be buying this day one.

Is there any word on if this is an update to the SNES or arcade version?

It seems like the Arcade build right now, the bosses in the level "Skull and Crossbones" are Tokka and Rahzar, not Bebop and Rocksteady (who were in the home version only). This may mean no Rat King level and no Technodrome level as well.

I hope they put in original sprites and a remix option...

http://www.parrygamepreserve.com/images/features/nyComicCon2009/playmates/playmates40_M.jpg

Not as cool as the 6 person dual screen X-Men arcade, but not too shabby either.

[Ink.So.Well.]

Day-Fucking-One.

A piece of my childhood never looked so damn good.

[Ichigo1993]

Woo! Played this game like CRAZY when I had my SNES. This is a must-buy for me.

[Dijital]

I about shit my pants when I saw this. Turtles in Time is my favorite beat'em up of all-time. Now if we could only get The Simpsons, X-Men, and Wrestlefest I would LITERALLY shit my pants. :lol:

I think we CAG's may have to hold you to this one :) . So we all understand the above statement:

cgarb84 has stated that IF The Simpsons, X-Men, and Wrestlefest are released for home consoles and/or xbox live arcade he will shit his pants.

Is that how you guys read this too?

[Pylis]

It seems like the Arcade build right now, the bosses in the level "Skull and Crossbones" are Tokka and Rahzar, not Bebop and Rocksteady (who were in the home version only). This may mean no Rat King level and no Technodrome level as well.

I hope they put in original sprites and a remix option...


Man, I'd be bummed if the technodrome level doesn't make it into this.

And as much as I'd love to see the original sprites, the video makes it look like the gameplay has changed enough that it probably wouldn't work unless they included the arcade original along with the updated version.

[RelentlessRolento]

as long as it's not 1200pts I'm happy.

[yukafls]

cool, looks good

[pimpster4183]

graphics look intense, will be a day one for me. I still play the shit out of the arcade version when I take my son to Chuck E Cheese.

[kennistond]

Are there a lot of differences between this one and the TMNT Arcade Game on XBLA right now?

[BShea]

A definite instant purchase for me. This was easily one of my favorite games of all-time. I agree with whoever was saying we need the Simpsons and X-Men arcade games too. Those were AMAZING.

[Hydro2Oxide]

as long as it's not 1200pts I'm happy.

Agreed, I remember when Braid first came out and people were freaking out over the 5 dollar increase. Now it's practically the norm.

[BustaUppa]

Are there a lot of differences between this one and the TMNT Arcade Game on XBLA right now?Yeah, it's a remake of the SEQUEL to that game. I mean the gameplay didn't fundementally change between games, but you got a bunch of new levels, some new attacks, and the improvements in graphics/sound/etc that you'd expect between games that came out a couple years apart. If you were a 10-year-old kid in 1992 it was the bees knees!!!! I'll never forget the first time I saw this one... it was actually in a Friendly's for some reason.

[cgarb84]

I think we CAG's may have to hold you to this one :) . So we all understand the above statement:

cgarb84 has stated that IF The Simpsons, X-Men, and Wrestlefest are released for home consoles and/or xbox live arcade he will shit his pants.

Is that how you guys read this too?

I will be happy to take one for the team if it means getting these games on XBLA or PSN. :D

[HustlerKid]

This isnt fair....it can go to Wii and not PS3? Thats weird...

[tankass]

Oh my god, the turtles in time game on XBL is awesome enough, but if we get the xmen game the simpsons game, the spiderman game, and the captain america game, it would be AWESOME

I think I was reading that the reason those great games havent gotten rereleased is because of licensing issues and if you look at them they are some pretty big ones. So instead of classics like the xmen arcade game, you get that EA garbage. And since we are talking about classics such as these, anyone else but me want remakes/releases of Aliens or AVP?

[Gden]

I take it you mean the games made that are similar to these arcade games? Or closer to Final Fight? Although I probably wouldn't play them, I think it would be cool to see those on the XBLA, and I'm sure that one company owns the rights to the games I mentioned like Fox having the Simpsons, and Marvel having the spiderman game, and captain america game, I bet somebody could work something out if they wanted to.

[BustaUppa]

I think I was reading that the reason those great games havent gotten rereleased is because of licensing issues and if you look at them they are some pretty big ones. So instead of classics like the xmen arcade game, you get that EA garbage. And since we are talking about classics such as these, anyone else but me want remakes/releases of Aliens or AVP?Helllll yeah, I loved the ALIENS game... it often gets overlooked in favor of AvP, but both were great games and they actually played quite different from each other. I think Aliens was actually put out by Konami, while AvP was by Capcom. But yeah, I actually played Aliens at the same comic/video store where I discovered Street Fighter II and the first TMNT... so my memories of it are quite fond!

I too shall eternally hope for Simpsons and Xmen ports. The licensing situation looks grim, but with these Konami TMNT games actually coming out, anything can happen. Although I think a lot of us were hoping to see something done with the Simpsons game when the movie came out... oh well :-(

[tankass]

Eternal hope is always crushed by greed to put out new $60 games based on those licenses than old great games that would draw less money and take valuable attention from new stuff. Majoring in business allows me to see how horrible things can happen to good ideas.

[BustaUppa]

Eternal hope is always crushed by greed to put out new $60 games based on those licenses than old great games that would draw less money and take valuable attention from new stuff.They can do both though! That's what happened with the previous TMNT on XBLA... the release timing of it and the UI/menu graphics were clearly cashing in on the new TMNT movie, and the accompanying $60 retail game based on the movie. Then there's also BC:Rearmed which was partially a promotion for a new $60 retail Bionic Commando game.

In both cases I think we got a neat XBLA title BECAUSE there was a $60 game to promote.

[LinkinPrime]

Coming July 22nd...no price listed yet.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/11/tmnt-turtles-in-time-re-shelled-a-timed-xbox-360-exclusive/

[soccerstud652]

So ready for this.

[jman619]

Coming July 22nd...no price listed yet.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/11/tmnt-turtles-in-time-re-shelled-a-timed-xbox-360-exclusive/

I guess I should have mentioned that. I've known it for a while now that the release date was July 22. I'll get it day one no doubt. Still over a month though. I don't know If I can wait. xD

[Cleaner7]

If it's 800 MSP then Day 1 purchase! I will not pay 1200 MSP for this... most likely.

[Flak]

All I can hope is they haven't changed combat like the early alpha footage showed. You don't fuck with a proven formula.

[HydroX]

I'll pay any price for this, 800, 1200, I don't really care.

Plus this comes out on my birthday, so maybe I can get a 1600 point card from somebody. ;)

[budz]

It's a maybe in my opinion (I just got TMNT, so I can wait until it's 400 points or so). The simpsons arcade I would buy on day 1 though.

[FriskyTanuki]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3175002

1up will be playing the game on tonight Game Night. If you want to see it in action along with finding out more information as they answer community questions, you should check it out when it starts in about 20 minutes.

[KingBroly]

I swear if there's a beat the game on Hardcore Difficulty achievement I'm going to punch someone.

[BustaUppa]

so did any interesting info come out of that 1up conference??

[Hydro2Oxide]

If this game is 15 I think I'll cry. The last game I got at 15 (Castle crashers) Was a pretty big disappointment so I've vowed never to buy another 15 dollar XBLA title again. Unless it's really that good.

[seanr1221]

15.00 would stink, but I expect it since 10.00 seems like the new default price.

[soccerstud652]

I guess 400 MS points is out of the question.

[seanr1221]

There is no way in hell this will be 400 points.

[jman619]

so did any interesting info come out of that 1up conference??

Sadly no. They showed Smash Up as well, and mentioned it played like brawl. The TMNT:Turtles In Time was basically those 2 stages that have already been seen. They didn't mention anything worth watching it for. My guess is the game will be 1200 points. Sadly I would pay even 1600 points for this since I <3 TMNT. :lol:

[BustaUppa]

ahaa ok thanks for the update!

One thing I've been wondering is whether they'll use the gameplay tweaks that were introduced in the SNES version. SNES had a more fighter-style throw command, whereas I believe the throws occurred randomly in the arcade version. Also you could choose your dashing style in the SNES version, so you could double-tap to run (in the arcade you had to just walk in a direction until the automatic running kicked in).

[Ma12kez]

Has there been any new information on whether or not we can choose to use the original sprites from the SNES version (like in SSFII Turbo HD Remix)?

[KingBroly]

If the game is 1200 points, you know what I'll do? Go play some Castle Crashers. It's got to be 800 points because a remake isn't going to be worth 1200.

I'm concerned by the no joining in even while in local play, though.

[greyzieoriental]

The simpsons arcade I would buy on day 1 though.

Me too. I would also love the X-Men arcade over XBL.

I will be buying this TMNT remake day one. This was one of my favorite games in the arcade and on the SNES.

[benjamouth]

I'm guessing this will be 1200 points, if it is I'll try the demo, but I don't have high hopes.

[BustaUppa]

Not sure if this was "confirmed" elsewhere but Joystiq casually cites a 1200msp price point over here http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/09/xbla-summer-of-arcade-2009-release-schedule/

[jman619]

Not sure if this was "confirmed" elsewhere but Joystiq casually cites a 1200msp price point over here http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/09/xbla-summer-of-arcade-2009-release-schedule/

That's the price I figured it would be. That looks pretty confirmed to me.

[FriskyTanuki]

Not sure if this was "confirmed" elsewhere but Joystiq casually cites a 1200msp price point over here http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/09/xbla-summer-of-arcade-2009-release-schedule/
http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/07/09/2nd-annual-summer-of-arcade-kicks-off-july-22nd.aspx

It was officially announced an hour or so ago.

Edit: http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/25424

1up has a comparison video between the original and the remake.

[RelentlessRolento]

crap... hope it's not 1200

[LinkinPrime]

I'm cool with 1200pts...I loved this game back in the day and I really dig the new look.

[cgarb84]

Ugh I don't know if I can pay $15 for this. I have the old ones readily available to play at any moment so I'm not sure if I can justify this.

[BustaUppa]

http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/07/09/2nd-annual-summer-of-arcade-kicks-off-july-22nd.aspx http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/25424

1up has a comparison video between the original and the remake.I hate to say this but I'm really not digging it now that I'm seeing the game in motion. Not writing it off, but definitely not granting it insta-buy status. I'll have to try the demo first and see how I feel. I actually wish the developers went the "lazy" route with this one and did a straight port.:-x

[decrot]

looking at the vids, seems like they changed the gameplay a bit. looks like you can hit enemies above and below you, not just right in front of you like before.

[KingBroly]

1200 points? Screw that. I'm getting Monkey Island.

[BustaUppa]

Remember how one of those previous-gen TMNT games (Mutant Nightmare or something like that) had Turtles In Time as an unlockable? I always avoided it because I heard they changed the music, but does anyone know WHAT music was changed? Like was it just the intro, or most of the actual in-game music? Because if the majority of the game sounds like the original, I may just go that route the next time I grab some old games at a GameStop b2g1.

[KingBroly]

They took away every sound bite from the game except for hitting guys.

[BustaUppa]

They took away every sound bite from the game except for hitting guys.YIKES, yeah never mind, I just YouTubed some videos of it and it's quite terrible. The random-ass music they put in is mixed rather prominently, too. Damn! :-(

[SAB-CA]

looking at the vids, seems like they changed the gameplay a bit. looks like you can hit enemies above and below you, not just right in front of you like before.

This is one of few times, where I can't complain about such a change. The old games of this type always had a bit of a "hit radius", that allowed you to hit enemies not exactly on your plane. This is just a better graphical representation of that.

I love how Guardian Heroes gave you set planes to jump to. This eliminated the need for angled attacks, and allowed one to do special move commands, Fighting game style, really easily.

If there is one place I can say Castle Crashers dropped the ball, if was with this situation. The VS mode was much crappier than it should have been, because lining up hits felt horrible with non-cpu opponents. I would have prefered either a Guardian Heroes, or Turtles Reshelled method, rather than what we got.

I think the chaos in this port will make the angled hits fit well into the game. Seeing a character hit straight forward, but hit 3 enemies, in 3D space, on different planes, would look sloppy. The solution they used is much better, and shouldn't adversely affect this game.

[monstermog]

Thanks for posting the comparison video. It made me pretty excited again for this.

I like the music though :( It seems to match the SNES version of the game which is the version I grew up on.

[timesplitt]

I dont remember sucking this much as a kid. i just bought yesterday the arcade version on XBL and i pretty much died on every screen. i noticed while being hit though it felt like glitch hitting. I don't remember EVER in the arcade or snes version getting hit 3-4 times without being able to move.. i dont remember the snes version being this hard or messed up (luckily i have infinite lives!)

[jman619]

I dont remember sucking this much as a kid. i just bought yesterday the arcade version on XBL and i pretty much died on every screen. i noticed while being hit though it felt like glitch hitting. I don't remember EVER in the arcade or snes version getting hit 3-4 times without being able to move.. i dont remember the snes version being this hard or messed up (luckily i have infinite lives!)

Yeah.... You are talking about the old one that was released on Arcade/NES. This thread is for the one that isn't out yet. ;)

[Monsta Mack]

Will be buying thanks to the influx of cheap MS points (which I legally obtained through Amazon mind you through rewards).

[stocker08]

Fuck yeah. I play this for SNES all the time still.

[SAB-CA]

Gameplay of Big Apple (Go to Youtube to watch in HD):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaShFJv5-OE&fmt=22

I'm impressed with the quality of lighting and animation in this game, personally. Regardless of the price, I have to say I don't get the feeling that this game was "phoned in" like many ports. I love the fact that the actions have the same snap and timing I expect when watching a 2D game, but in 3D. And the Turtles redesigns, while different, remind me much more of what I've seen of the comics over the years, with their sleek, slightly edgier look.

Lastly, even if the music is new, IT SOUNDS LIKE 90'S KONAMI MUSIC! WoOT! Konami always had those BIG BEATS in their music, that always said "YES, THIS IS AN 8/16 BIT ERA KONAMI GAME!". That's replicated suprisingly well here.

[Flak]

I was kinda hoping the game would just get a facelift. I'll have to play the trial, but right now I'm not feeling the diagnol free-roaming combat.

[DestroVega]

lots of complaining going on for what I think looks pretty awesome.

[blackhole82]

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6018/tmnttinxbla.jpg http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4528/tmnttinxbla2.jpg


Source: http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/05/tmnt_turtles_in_time_remake_fo.php via:
http://ninja-pizza.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-turtles-in-time-game.html

Excellent news...day one for me for sure! I like the new look as well, just hope that they add a bit more detail/texture to the turtles and enemies.




Does the chick come with the game?

[RudyPants]

Not interested for $15. I played TMNT 1989 Arcade about five times (2 hours or so), and I'm not looking to pay another $15 for a similar experience.

[LinkinPrime]

Game moved to 8/5 (switched spots with 'Splosion Man' now due 7/22)

www.majornelson.com/ (http://www.majornelson.com/)

[jman619]

Game moved to 8/5 (switched spots with 'Splosion Man' now due 7/22)

www.majornelson.com/ (http://www.majornelson.com/)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I knew it was to good for me getting turtles then mvc2 back to back.

[guyver2077]

crap... now i gotta wait longer....

been playing the snes version on my wii to catch up.. cant wait.. price is a lil steep though..

[Magehart]

After Worms Armageddon and it's 800 points of bliss I can't justify paying 1200 for what I know will be less gameplay.

[Frogurt.man]

Does the chick come with the game?

We all wish she came with the game. :drool::drool::drool:

[deszaras]

Fuck! I'm pissed it got switched. I don't want to wait any longer for this.

[jman619]

Fuck! I'm pissed it got switched. I don't want to wait any longer for this.

I agree. I knew getting TMNT one week, and MVC2 the next week was to good to be true.

[decrot]

I agree. I knew getting TMNT one week, and MVC2 the next week was to good to be true.
you know you're still getting one of the games one week, and the other the next week right?

[KingofOldSchool]

Actually I'm glad since my 360 is in for repairs and I'm moving that week.

[Hydro2Oxide]

Pushed back AND 1200 pts? Oh god...

Well, I don't think I'll be picking this one up.

[jonathanp]

Pushed back AND 1200 pts? Oh god...

Well, I don't think I'll be picking this one up.


I was willing to pick it up regardless up price, but to push it back to August...

I'm not waiting any longer for this damn game.

[jman619]

you know you're still getting one of the games one week, and the other the next week right?

Yeah just switched around. I was really looking to buy turtles though. I bought points early just for these games. :lol:

[Matt Young]

I just watched the comparison video, and this looks to be well worth my $15.

[HydroX]

ugh.. I was hoping to play this on my birthday. UGH!

[Matt Young]

I'm cool with it. Gears of War: All Fronts comes out on the 28th, 2 days before my birthday.

[Hydro2Oxide]

After seeing that Shadow Complex is also 15, if both of these get good reviews I'll just pick up a 4k point card and get those and All Fronts. This is a bummer though, 15 bucks has become the standard.

[Nightfall]

With 4000 point cards being so cheap now, it's not really $15.

[KingBroly]

Cheap point cards?

[Hydro2Oxide]

With 4000 point cards being so cheap now, it's not really $15.

It's the same principle though of when console games jumped to 60 dollars. I'm sure as hell not going to pay 60 dollars but it's still all too often over priced.

[decrot]

It's the same principle though of when console games jumped to 60 dollars. I'm sure as hell not going to pay 60 dollars but it's still all too often over priced.
so should console games be 50 bucks forever? even in 100 years when 50 bucks is equivalent to buying a candy bar?

games have been 50 bucks forever, even back to the genesis days. possibly even the nes days but i can't remember. they even had games over 50 bucks back in the genesis days (strider was 90 bucks, virtua racing was 130 bucks).

so higher prices are inevitable, as production costs go up. they need to make money, last i checked these companies are running a business.

[Trakan]

It's the same principle though of when console games jumped to 60 dollars. I'm sure as hell not going to pay 60 dollars but it's still all too often over priced.

That's... not really the same at all.

[Brak]

It's the same principle though of when console games jumped to 60 dollars. I'm sure as hell not going to pay 60 dollars but it's still all too often over priced.
Your brain hurts my brain.

[Cleaner7]

Please tell me this includes the original version too!!! If it does, then I'll pick it up. Otherwise I was hoping for a $10 price point.

[BustaUppa]

Please tell me this includes the original version too!!! If it does, then I'll pick it up. Otherwise I was hoping for a $10 price point.Yeah that's kinda where I'm at. If the original is in there, then they've got my 1200pts guaranteed. If not then I'm still gonna need some convincing.

Is it true that there is no drop-in/drop-out with the multiplayer, or did I just hear that rumor wrong?

[Cleaner7]

Yeah that's kinda where I'm at. If the original is in there, then they've got my 1200pts guaranteed. If not then I'm still gonna need some convincing.

Is it true that there is no drop-in/drop-out with the multiplayer, or did I just hear that rumor wrong?

IGN just confirmed that this does NOT include the original version of Turtles in Time.

No buy! At least not at $15. I'll wait for a sale or something in a year or two.

[KingBroly]

Considering during the 1up preview you couldn't drop in/out during LOCAL play, I doubt you could do that with online play.

[SuperPhillip]

Will not buy then. :(
My 360 collects more dust.

[Hydro2Oxide]

What I mean is 800 was fine and cool for everyone (50) until one dude charged 1200 (60) and now it's become pretty much the average. I'm just not a fan, except when it's a game that really pushes what I think of an arcade game (1943)

[DestroVega]

this thread proves how C CAG really is.

[BustaUppa]

this thread proves how C CAG really is.It's going beyond cheapness now though! The new graphics are subjectively altering the game's innate nostalgia factor, and the lack of drop-in/drop-out gameplay fundamentally alters the nature of the game. I can honestly say that those are the real reasons I'm shying away from this. I would have paid 1200 for the original (really!!).

[KingBroly]

To be fair, there aren't any XBLA titles that have drop in/out co-op online multiplayer.

[Strider Turbulence]

Aegis Wing does.

Not a big fan of no drop in for offline play though.

[KaneRobot]

The no original version issue wasn't a dealbreaker for me, although it was disappointing. The fact that there's no drop in/out, though, is really making me lean towards waiting for a sale.

[BustaUppa]

Yeeeeah man... this is the kinda game I would love to leave running in the background at a party, where people could just jump into it and play for a while, die, then go do something else while the main game continues. The lack of LOCAL drop in/out kills that. Oh well at least I've got Rampage on Midway Arcade Treasures.

[KingofOldSchool]

I wasn't expecting the original, nor do I care.

Still buying this since I'm a mark for all things Turtles.

[benjamouth]

I think the reason the original version is not included is the same reason they think it's worth $15. It's not just a graphical improvement to the original, it's been completely re-written using a different engine.

It's not just a graphical filter being applied, still isn't worth $15 though IMO.

[neoKEN]

Saw some videos of this game on gametrailers and I think it is huge graphical improvement over the original. I enjoy the clay look of it. $15 is too pricey for me, I think the game is a bit too simple even for a beat'em up. I'd get it when they offer the 50% off deal.

I wish Sega does something like that. A Streets of Rage 3 with 3D graphics update would be worth it since the fighting is a bit more complex and variety of enemies.

[KingBroly]

I believe a title change is in order: http://uk.xboxlive.ign.com/articles/100/1009409p1.html

800 points

[seanr1221]

Awesome news.

[goatwoody]

IGN has confirmed that the next Summer of Arcade release (Turtles in Time Re-Shelled) is already being discounted from 1200 points ($15) to 800 points ($10). It comes out next week, August 5th. So, enjoy the beat'em up with me.



http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/100/1009409p1.html

[DietPoopSoda]

Woah...now I might get it! Thanks!

[profanedic]

I also might get it. I for sure wasn't going go to get it at $15

[Scorch]

Massive thumbs up.

[doodofdoods]

Let's kick shell!

[Saix_XIII]

Nice. Now I may consider getting this game.

[Squarehard]

Turtle power!

[deletion]

sHell Yess!! that's the right price there.

[BustaUppa]

I believe a title change is in order: http://uk.xboxlive.ign.com/articles/100/1009409p1.html

800 pointsTotally baseless speculation:

They give us this game for 800 points...

Then a month later, they release "original mode" DLC for 400!

Wishful thinking but man I'd be all over it :-P

In any case, the announcement of the price drop definitely got my attention. Well played, Ubisoft.

[flameofdoom666]

$15.00 = no
$10.00 = yes

Good move Ubi.

Shadow Complex is the only game getting $15.00 this summer.

[One4Deuce]

Wouldn't have bought it at $15, will get it for $10.

[johnsdoe00]

awesome. i'm definitely gonna download this

[emeraldgsl]

what a difference $5 makes. probably will pick this up.

[aheineken]

I was on the fence about this game, but now I'm in for sure. Great news.

[Freemason]

time to polish off my half shell gaming chair from 1988

[DrUnkAgAIn]

I would have begrudgingly paid $15 for it, but at $10, it's now a must buy.

[O_o]

$15.00 = no
$10.00 = yes

Good move Ubi.

Shadow Complex is the only game getting $15.00 this summer.

*Microsoft

They're the ones in charge of all Arcade pricing.

[SEH]

I would have begrudgingly paid $15 for it, but at $10, it's now a must buy.

This. I've been looking forward to this remake, and I would've paid $15 for it, but it being $10 makes it even better.

[Sway]

$15.00 = no
$10.00 = yes

Good move Ubi.

Shadow Complex is the only game getting $15.00 this summer.

So true.

[DukeEdwardI]

UBI-SOFT SMART SMART SMART (from the mormon episode of south park). $15 was WAY too much. This is much more reasonable.

[worrybomb]

Thanks Ubisoft for coming to your senses. Behold the power of the groans from the internet because they do make a difference.

[flameofdoom666]

*Microsoft

They're the ones in charge of all Arcade pricing.

Did you even READ the article? It says both. Ubisoft makes the price- Microsoft approves of it. Ubisoft changed its mind, Microsoft approved.

[CD6405]

Wonder if this will be the same price PS3 gets it for when it comes out later this year

[flameofdoom666]

Wonder if this will be the same price PS3 gets it for when it comes out later this year

I would assume so.

[LinkinPrime]

What!? 800pts is a steal for this game!

[sleepydumbdude]

Damn them. I wasn't going to purchase it and now I need to get more points to do so.

[jonathanp]

Now I'm definitely getting it. I was iffy since I didn't think Turtles warranted the 1200 point price tag.

[IvanHood]

I would have picked this up for 1200, but I am happy for the price drop.

[Ma12kez]

Nice. Thanks for the heads up.

[jonathanp]

Definitely getting the game now, even if I had to wait a little more then I wanted to. The price drop made the wait worth it.

[bizmat]

I would've gotten this for 1200 points anyways, 800 points is even sweeter. I wish this was out already.

[MrNEWZ]

I was getting this regardless. WOO~! 400 points saved here PLUS the 800 for all 5 promotion works out pretty well.

[Felder71]

Very smart, Ubi Soft and Microsoft. For $10, this will sell a ton more than at $15 (myself included).

[emceelokey]

holy Cowabunga Shit!

[elessar123]

I was going to probably get it for $15, but was on the fence about it. Now I really will get it for $10. Thank goodness they made it cheaper.

[SuperPhillip]

Definitely getting the game now, even if I had to wait a little more then I wanted to. The price drop made the wait worth it.

+1

Couldn't have said it better.

[Kush]

I was already going to get it at $15 because I am a turtle-whore, but I won't complain about the price drop :P ...Definitely seems like a good idea because I knew quite a few dudes who weren't willing to pay $15 but would gladly pay $10 for the game...can't wait for it to finally come out! :)

[Samus]

I'll definitely pick it up now, I was on the fence before. At this point, I may as well do the Summer of Arcade free $10 promo too...as I already knew I was going to get Splosion Man, Shadow Complex, now this, I continually want Trials HD more and more, and I'd snag MvC2 for what is essentially $5 (even though I've hardly even played Street Fighter 2 HD Remix).

[metallicoholic]

As some others have said, I would have gotten this before for $15 but $10 is just a nice little discount. Absolutely loved this game back in the day. It's one of the few arcade games I actually do remember playing.

[flareth]

Let's kick some shell!

[defmonkey05]

I'll definitely pick it up now, I was on the fence before. At this point, I may as well do the Summer of Arcade free $10 promo too...as I already knew I was going to get Splosion Man, Shadow Complex, now this, I continually want Trials HD more and more, and I'd snag MvC2 for what is essentially $5 (even though I've hardly even played Street Fighter 2 HD Remix).

Same here, I was already planning on getting all 5 and saving more cash by getting points on here or gtz and this just makes it even better!

[cgarb84]

Hooray for Ubisoft! I refused to buy this for $15 but I'm in for $10!

[squishface]

They are going to sell a lot more this way by lowering the price to $10. I'm tempted now to buy it

[jman619]

What!? 800pts is a steal for this game!

Fuck yeah! I was going to buy it at 1200. Aw well I get to save 400 points. :lol:

[Rage Goblin]

Add me to the "Now I'll get it!" group.

Very good news. Strange how big a deal just five dollars can be, sometimes.

[lordwow]

In now!

[addicted2games]

$10 makes much more sense as its the same exact game from back in the day, no it just has upgraded graphics. I will buy it now.

[djduke316]

*Microsoft

They're the ones in charge of all Arcade pricing.

No, the game publishers are in charge of pricing.

[smarkbran]

Sold!

[poker360]

this isn't technically a deal is it? i mean the game hasn't / isn't even for sale yet.... its just a change in price before the release

[theking20]

great price for a great game, was uncertain about picking it up at $15 but for $10, im in :) <3

[akmgmer]

Thanks for the info! I'm even more excited about this game now.

[blahtastic]

I was already planning on purchasing it...but, with this price drop, I'm starting to wonder...WHY?

...is there some hideously broken mechanic to warrant the price slash?

[imacgod]

$10 is much more acceptable.

[V4oLDbOY]

I always assumed that this would be $10, never knew it was $15.

[Tomeeboy]

Wonder if they'll reprice Trials HD as well. I think somebody realized that they were throwing just a few too many $15 games at everyone this summer. At 800 points, this will probably be an easy decision to buy.

[Mako1215]

Yes! So in on this. This is day one!

[Flak]

Yeah I'm definitely getting this now. Yay bandwagon!

[polly]

And these Remakes like Turles are all but confirmed. But I want the Re-shelled Versions of these I have the PC Roms but the graphics are dated.

Oh man, that would be friggin sweet if those two games got the HD makeover for XBLA. I've been wanting to see X-Men Arcade on the 360 for a while now.

Glad MS & Ubi came to their senses on the Turtles pricing. I am in.

[segaplayer]

i'm in too! i'm very happy know I can use some extra points leftover towards shadow complex

but i wonder, what if it all was a marketing scheme? lol now that we know they lowered the original price, we feel as if it is a more of a "deal" or worth our money.

either way i'm happy though :D

[Ichigo1993]

Day one download for me. The difference between a $15 arcade game and a $10 is massive.

[Nintendokid54]

yup in for one now... i hope amazon gets this... as im running low on MS points...

[RockMySocks10]

is this game coming to PC?

[madcyantist]

That's awesome!

[spoo]

time to polish off my half shell gaming chair from 1988

:lol: We used to always call those "Nintendo Chairs."

[rodeojones903]

For $10 I'm in.

[BlueSwim]

Wonder if they'll reprice Trials HD as well. I think somebody realized that they were throwing just a few too many $15 games at everyone this summer. At 800 points, this will probably be an easy decision to buy.
I just watched the trailer for Trials HD and it looks damn good, but I'm not sure if it is $15 damn good. I bet it would do rather well at 800 points.

[LegendK7ll3r]

I love you, Ubisoft. Here, take my money.

[kodave]

At times like this I'm a sad panda for just having a Wii. Why can't we get some Turtles in Time Re-Shelled? :(

That, or the Simpsons arcade game... That would make up for not getting this.

[tyrok3k]

This is the second game in a month to drop from $15 to $10 right before release (the other being Madballs in Babo: Invasion). Perhaps these companies are comparing the sales figures of $15 games vs $10 games and realizing that they will probably make more money at a lower price.

[goatwoody]

Well Looks like Its off to Target fro some More MS Points

And these Remakes like Turles are all but confirmed. But I want the Re-shelled Versions of these I have the PC Roms but the graphics are dated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i5b338EuXs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDhzjEL7xDg&feature=related



if you remember playing these at the Arcades then lets go have a beer.

Where are we having said beer? It better be Sam Adams Summer Ale. I am in Ohio. Just mail the 6 pack if you are far away and we will drink it while playing Turtles in Time Re-Shelled.

[lilboo]

Very nice. :applause:

[goatwoody]

this isn't technically a deal is it? i mean the game hasn't / isn't even for sale yet.... its just a change in price before the release

It was more of a heads up to the CAG community. Just letting people know 'cause I thought people would be interested. Judging by the response, they are at $10.

[gatorbait68]

Good to hear! Now if only they start dropping more 1200 point games to 800. This game certainly intrigued me but the 1200 price point was too steep.

[CAG 79]

Awesome, now I will pick it up.

[dualedge2]

I'd rather have the classic graphics. Passing on this and waiting for the inevitable "classics" version of TMNT: Turtles in Time.

And I'd rather NOT have "re-shelled" versions of X-Men and Aliens VS Predator. They look fine just the way they are and do not need to become 3D.

[RelentlessRolento]

fuck yes.

Was in expecting it for 800... then out when it was 1200... now back in.

[BustaUppa]

In the grand scheme of things, hopefully this and Bionic Commando Rearmed can be the trend-setters as far as XBLA pricing goes...

[oxidative]

800 pts is a buy. Hopefully this trend of decent 800 pt games continues. i'm tired of 1200 pts being the new 800 pts which was the new 400 pts...

[RelentlessRolento]

In the grand scheme of things, hopefully this and Bionic Commando Rearmed can be the trend-setters as far as XBLA pricing goes...


I hope you're right. MS needs to get off dev's balls forcing to hike up prices.

[DukeEdwardI]

Where are we having said beer? It better be Sam Adams Summer Ale. I am in Ohio. Just mail the 6 pack if you are far away and we will drink it while playing Turtles in Time Re-Shelled.

I remember those games too! Remakes would make me happy. I'll take a Premium Grain Belt please. I live in MN so i gotta represent the beer brewed in Minneapolis.

[somahead33]

Sweet. Makes paying over $10 for trials HD seem kind of silly now, but I know I will do it anyways. Unless I am wrong about the pricing for that game...

[QiG]

Wow, that's amazing how quickly I went from not interested to will definitely buy...

[Shrapnellistic]

@deletion
sHell Yess!!Can't believe I laughed.

Exshellent thread!

[GunstarRed]

My interest in this game went up even more with the lower price. Will certainly buy it depending on how well the demo goes.

Maybe Ubisoft can afford the price drop with all that lucrative Imagine and Petz money they have coming in.

[KingofOldSchool]

Yes!

[bvharris]

I'm the the same boat as others. I really was interested, but was scared off by the 1200. For 800 I'm in for sure.

[gamegirl79]

Count me in too if it's going to be 800 points! Heck, I might as well do the Summer of Arcade thing and buy 'Splosion Man, TMNT, Trials HD, and Shadow Complex and get points back. I already have MvC2.

[Traitorious]

I remember those games too! Remakes would make me happy. I'll take a Premium Grain Belt please. I live in MN so i gotta represent the beer brewed in Minneapolis.
Make mine a Summit.

[LoveLost]

Well now im definitely picking this up I couldn't make up my mind before.

[joshnorm]

I'm in. I have been since the start but now with the drop I might get 'splosion man and trials (common price drop).

First I was only going to get Turtles, MvC2 & Shadow Complex but now that I have a few extra points makes it worth it

[deszaras]

I was going to buy it anyway but I'm real glad they decided to do this. If they drop trials, I'll probably buy all of them.

[mrcheapo11]

I've been interested in Turtles in Time since it seems to have this following, but at $15 it was questionable, but definitely getting it now. I probably would take the leap and buy all the Summer of Arcade games, but Trials HD still doesn't seem worth it in the least.

[Chadical]

I've heard this is only the arcade version. Meaning a lot of levels are going to be left out.

No technodrome.

[trunks982]

I've heard this is only the arcade version. Meaning a lot of levels are going to be left out.

No technodrome.

no rat king. no this no that....

[postulio]

holy crap yes that 5$ makes such a big difference. i was on the fence and was gonna wait till it went on sale. but at 10$ its an instant buy for me.

[hoho-jijo]

I can't wait to play this game with my two boys. they love the turtles.

[UjnHunter]

Nice, definitely wasn't getting this for $15

[Leisser-Kaiser]

I love how Fat Princess unanounced jumped from $15 to 10(at least from what I've seen) , with only haveing bronze trophies = just HORRIBLE! So I might pick this up instead. Thanks OP.

[Jonsoncao]

holy crap yes that 5$ makes such a big difference. i was on the fence and was gonna wait till it went on sale. but at 10$ its an instant buy for me.
same here :D

[n64ra]

call me cynical, but am i the only one here who feels that this was a marketing ploy?
if it had started at $10, CAG would say "$10 is too much. i'll wait till its less."
but since it was to 'start' at $15, all the CAG are saying "I'll buy it for $10 but not $15!"

this way, ubi gets to charge what they want ($10) and you feel that you get it cheaper (thought it would be $15).

[doodofdoods]

I've heard this is only the arcade version. Meaning a lot of levels are going to be left out.

No technodrome.

That's where they get the 400 points back. DLC.

[QiG]

call me cynical, but am i the only one here who feels that this was a marketing ploy?
if it had started at $10, CAG would say "$10 is too much. i'll wait till its less."
but since it was to 'start' at $15, all the CAG are saying "I'll buy it for $10 but not $15!"

this way, ubi gets to charge what they want ($10) and you feel that you get it cheaper (thought it would be $15).

I disagree fully.. I think I can speak for a lot of us when I say that retro games are worth about 400 for simple re-release, remakes are worth about 800 for the work put in, and original games are now accepted to be worth 1200.

[stoned99]

I'm in and this all but ensures I will buy all 5 games. I'm sure they tested the numbers and discovered they would make more profit 800 as more casual players will now buy in. And the more players who buy in the better the online experience will be, and thus more long term sales.

[jollydwarf]

I assume that this has no bearing on negating Microsoft's '800 pts. back if you buy 'em all' offer?

If so, I gotta go for it.

[wongjp]

$10 = less people sitting on the fence and actually buying this. Smart move. I definitely am checking this out now.

[Sharp Katana]

yeeess, I was planning on getting this anyway. Glad I could save $5

[KMunley]

I'm so happy they dropped this in price. My suite mates and I used to play this all the time. We all just graduated so now it'll be fun to play online together still.

Looks cool that the turtles have individual stats and skills.

[HeSaveDave]

does this game have online coop?

[ninja dog]

shit, it's the arcade version. not even 800 is looking good.

[addicted2games]

I was thinking this whole time its the SNES Turtles in Time version. I have to look up the arcade version and see the differences.

[Fire_Thief]

Imma get this day one for sho.

[chubbyninja1319]

I was on the fence, but I'll probably get it for $10.

[HeSaveDave]

does it have online coop?

[Thrinn]

does it have online coop?Based on a 10 second investigation via Google....

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/hands-on-tmnt-turtles-in-time-re-shelled-xbla/

[KingBroly]

Why was this moved from the 360 forum to the deals section when it is not a deal?

[vlv723]

Well Komani did it again and this will be a Day 1 purchase. I'll die a happy gamer if they release The Simpsons and/or 6-player X-Men

[duhdude]

$15.00 = no
$10.00 = yes

Good move Ubi.

Shadow Complex is the only game getting $15.00 this summer.


So true, so true

[vic_x51]

Based on a 10 second investigation via Google....

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/hands-on-tmnt-turtles-in-time-re-shelled-xbla/

what no beebop or rocksteady? and possibility of technodrome level being cut?

damn...

[Nintendokid54]

Is there confirmation on what port it is? The arcade or SNES version...

[HeSaveDave]

Based on a 10 second investigation via Google....

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/hands-on-tmnt-turtles-in-time-re-shelled-xbla/

does it?

[fatez]

sweet, glad that they decided to price the game for 800 instead of 1200 points.

[Greater Malison]

Now make it 400 for people that already downloaded the original and Im sold!

[tenzor]

thank you Ubi Soft for making this 800pts. I just got a 1600 points card today, and currently only have 400 pts beforehand. This works out perfect for me to get Shadow Complex and TMNT with the remaining points that I have. (Shadow Complex is 1200pts right? not 1600pts?)

[Decker]

Based on a 10 second investigation via Google....

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/hands-on-tmnt-turtles-in-time-re-shelled-xbla/

Boy, reading that preview, the game sounds SHORT. It sounds like this may not even be such a good deal even at 800 points. If Ubi had tried to pass off such a short game at 1200 points, it probably wouldn't have sold well even with such high name recognition.

And in answer to the question above, yes, Shadow Complex is 1200 points and a really great deal, it seems.

[hypertails02]

:wall:

does it?
"...it includes online co-op support for up to four characters to lengthen the experience."