Rez HD and Chessmaster on Xbox Live Arcade Tomorrow
By Chris on Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 at 9:13 AM PST In Game Companies, Game Consoles, Game Platforms, Games, Microsoft, Ubisoft
Last week, all we got was the peace offering of a free download of Undertow for the week’s Arcade offering. This week’s looking to make up for it with two games, one of which could very easily make up for a whole lot more than one off week – Rez HD is finally going to be on Arcade! Oh, and Chessmaster Live will be available, too.
Rez HD:
“Rez HD” is a frenetic, wire-frame adventure set to industrial beats and rhythms that match the action. The story of “Rez HD” takes players deep into the world’s computer network where they must hack the system, alter the visual output and take over the music, creating unique rhythms and eye candy as they dig deeper into the cyberworld.
Developed by Q Entertainment (“Lumines Live!” and “Every Extend Extra Extreme”), “Rez HD” for Xbox LIVE Arcade is a high definition update of the original game with brand new elements such as new visuals and sound effects. The game features five levels, each with its own unique visual theme, style and musical track, as well as three modes, including Easy, Main and Score Attack. “Rez HD” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
Chessmaster Live:
A downloadable version of Ubisoft’s hit “Chessmaster” series, “Chessmaster Live” allows players to test and tune their chess skills against the AI or opponents of all aptitudes around the globe via Xbox LIVE. “Chessmaster Live” features five original chess variants, including a Message Chess option, which allows gamers to engage in matches over the span of several days, weeks or even months. The title boasts both beautifully crafted 3D chess sets inspired by luxury chess board designer House of Staunton. “Chessmaster Live” will be available worldwide (with the exception of Japan and Korea) for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
While Rez is obviously a very exciting addition, Chessmaster Live seems pretty redundant, thanks to Spyglass Board Games. Sure, it doesn’t have fancy variants of chess or Message Chess (which sounds pretty neat, actually), but is Chessmaster worth the extra $5? To me, that’s a big no, but chess enthusiasts will probably eat it right up.
Instead of Chess Master, they should have gone for Battle Chess
I’d buy Chess over Rez..
weclock, you’re dead to me.
I actually bought Rez for $30 instore and sold it for $40 online because I really am not interested in the game. I’ve played it and I find it boring.