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Microsoft Posts Big Xbox Live Arcade Sales, Up 67% In August

Posted by Brian Leahy - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:00 AM

August has been a big month for Microsoft in terms of their Xbox Live Arcade service with the company seeing a 58% increase in unique users purchasing games from XBLA.

This increase in users has also led to a 67% increase in revenue generated by XBLA game sales. This increase is over the previous monthly high. Although Microsoft isn't releasing exact numbers, we're assuming the previous monthly high was 67% less than this August.

August was when high-profile XBLA titles Braid, Bionic Commando Rearmed, Castle Crashers (pictured above), and Geometry Wars 2 were released.

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Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:13 AM

See, no good games outside of Queers of War 2 so the Xbots have to buy the little XBL arcade games. Pathetic.

Posted by JTHMROCKS - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:16 AM

^^^Umm....Braid and Castle Crashers have been getting outstanding reviews.

Actually, all 4 of those games have been. What have you been smoking?

And where can I get some?

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:20 AM

^^^Umm...yeah, Braid and Castle Crashers will sell a lot of Xbox 3FixMes.

Posted by JTHMROCKS - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:27 AM

^^^I never said they would. Does a good game HAVE to sell a console?

No. No, it doesn't.

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:28 AM

How can Xbox 3FixMe arcade owners enjoy those games?

Posted by GreenQuadrant - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:31 AM

Already answered that, RROD. Let it go...

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:32 AM

^^^Who invited you?

Posted by Platformermaniac - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:32 AM

I downloaded both Braid and Castle Crashers. They were fantastic games. Braid was especially fun because it made me feel like I was playing Portal again. Figuring out all the intricate puzzles was loads of fun.

Posted by JTHMROCKS - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:34 AM

RedRingOfDeath
Probably not. Most arcade owners get a hard drive later.

Posted by Platformermaniac - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:35 AM

Actually, I think some of the 360's best games are arcade titles. The two I just mentioned along with Puzzle Quest, Alien Hominid, and Pac Man Championship Edition.

Posted by GreenQuadrant - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:39 AM

@ RROD
No, who invited you?

Posted by IBloodstormI - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:42 AM

@ redringofdeath

dude, shut up. we have a ton of games coming out other then gears 2 and PSN has little games like the XBLA too.

id say most of the sales were castle crasher. everyone i know bought it and played it to death. here is to hoping they make a second one, or some really nice dlc.

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:43 AM

^^^Good games after Queers 2? Enlighten me.

Posted by gunsndaisies - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:49 AM

Please go kill yourself RedRingOfDeath(a.k.a. 40 year old unemployed, fat, virgin nerd who lives with his mom).

Posted by JTHMROCKS - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:52 AM

RedRingofDeath
Name any good PS3 games coming out after Resistance 2.

You can't. Well...you can name POTENTIAL good games, but really nothing solid.

Posted by c1001z - Monday, September 29, 2008 11:52 AM

Please go kill yourself RedRingOfDeath(a.k.a. 40 year old unemployed, fat, virgin nerd who lives with his mom).


agreed.

Posted by Ulrichgaming - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:00 PM

is this really news... 3 successful games come out for XBLA in a month... and that translates into more profit than a month with little to nothing released... none the less it's good to see something out on XMLA that would be worth buying.

On the people buy a hard drive for the arcade 360... more than likely they just go buy the 360 premium or elite... and sell or give away the arcade. most of the casual gamers that buy an arcade and then upgrade... either "A" don't even know you can buy a hard drive for the arcade... or "B" don't want to mess with it.

Posted by pcpwnsconsoles - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:01 PM

@redringofdeath

do you have any good games on your bs3 to begin with? thats not metal gay solid or gayzone2? but hell atleast it doesnt break alot like the xfixme

Posted by GreenQuadrant - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:10 PM

@ RROD
After Gears 2(Nov. 7 2008) Alan Wake, APB, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Cry On, DoA 5, DoA: Code Chronos, Forza Motorsport 3, Halo: Chronicles, Halo Wars, Huxley, Left for Dead, Naruto: The Broken Bond, Prey 2, Shadow Harvest, Star Ocean: The Last Hope, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Underwater Wars and Venetica.

2008 Holiday hasn't even started yet. I can guaranteed you that there will be loads and loads of surprises in 2009 for both Xbox 360 and PS3 but right now, they're focusing on this holiday season. Funny, someone asked the exact same question last year and look at it now.

Posted by 199ALLSTAR - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:24 PM

It's good to see that sales are up on XBLA. I wonder though, with the economy the way it is if that had anything to do with it. Of if the ecomony will have any effect on the up coming titles.

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:26 PM

Alan Wake- will be on PC
Banjo- won't be any good
Cry on- what the hell is that
Doa 5- none of the Doa's are any good
Forza- Grand Turismo is much better
Halo Wars- real time strategy, need I say more
Halo Chronicles- Halo is the new Mario, beating a dead horse
Left 4 Dead- already on PC
Star Ocean- Can you say Too Human and Infinite Undiscovery
Splinter Cell- the last one sucked

Posted by deleted_ECB6E0D2-5894-472C-8A9B-D5FD2B7171C4 - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:29 PM

@RROD
Yo DUDE you didn't tell us what have you ben SMOKING!...and how we can get SOME!!!

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:31 PM

Turn on your Xbox 3FixMe and sniff the smoke coming from it.

Posted by Fullarr - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:31 PM

RROD how do you keep track of all the flame wars you start?

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:32 PM

The same way you keep track of me. LOL.

Posted by deleted_ECB6E0D2-5894-472C-8A9B-D5FD2B7171C4 - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:33 PM

@RROD
DUDE!!!...For making BS LIST... YOU MUST GOT THE VERY GOOD STUFF!!! BROTHER WHOS YOUR DEALER!?

Posted by gunsndaisies - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:36 PM

No RROD, you are in every single forumn that has anything to do with Sony, Blu-Ray, and Microsoft and your name is very easy to remember.

Posted by Fullarr - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:36 PM

I don't keep track of you man, you just seem to post on every article regarding Xbox. Which is funny considering you claim to hate it. Do you even play video games, or do you just start flame wars cause you couldn't afford a console?

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:38 PM

^^^Do I know you?

Posted by deleted_ECB6E0D2-5894-472C-8A9B-D5FD2B7171C4 - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:38 PM

Sorry my ALMIGHTY XBOX360 DON'T SMOKE...BUMER!!! DO THE PS3 SMOKE?! IS IT ANYGOOD?

Posted by GreenQuadrant - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:40 PM

@ RROD
Oh you've played them?

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:41 PM

^^^Have you?

Posted by deleted_ECB6E0D2-5894-472C-8A9B-D5FD2B7171C4 - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:41 PM

HE can't afford a console cause hes buying the SMOKE ON EARTH!!!...WE SHOULD ALL DO THE SAME!!!

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:42 PM

Anybody went to the UPS store today?

Posted by GreenQuadrant - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:43 PM

@ RROD
I've never made any opinions about them...so no.

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:44 PM

Does anybody here like me? If not then what can I do to get you guys to like me?

Posted by deleted_ECB6E0D2-5894-472C-8A9B-D5FD2B7171C4 - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:44 PM

@RROD
WHERE YOU GET YOUR MRUSHROOMS FROM?!!! THE SAME DEALER YOU GET YOUR SMOKES FROM?!

Posted by deleted_ECB6E0D2-5894-472C-8A9B-D5FD2B7171C4 - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:46 PM

@RROD
WHAT YOUR DEALER WORKS AT UPS?! AAAAWWWW YEEEEAAAA! GOT DAMN HE MUST BE SMART!!!! THAT DUDE SHIP HIS STUFF ANYWHERE ON EARTH!!!

Posted by gunsndaisies - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:48 PM

Lol RROD, not even Sony fanboys like you.

Posted by deleted_ECB6E0D2-5894-472C-8A9B-D5FD2B7171C4 - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:48 PM

@RROD
TELL ME YOUR DEALER'S NAME!!!! I LOVE FOREVER MAN!!!

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:49 PM

^^^Haha, made you bite. Ya'll know I don't cart what you Xbots think of me. LOL.

Posted by deleted_ECB6E0D2-5894-472C-8A9B-D5FD2B7171C4 - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:51 PM

@RROD
I NEED THE GOOD STUFF!!!

Posted by BluRayKiller - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:51 PM

@ RRoD,

Give me $1 Million in unmarked bills, then I will CONSIDER liking you.

You see, if you just posted one, ranted, and left the post, no one would be so harsh on you.

But, you sit here...
...day after day...
...week after week...

...posting the same stuff.

"Xbox 3fix me"
"Xbots"
"Did you call UPS?"
"Did someone say free?"
"Halo is the new mario"

Hell, you post the same stuff constantly that I could probably make a duplicate account of yours, say the same things, and take the whole thing from you.

Posted by Fullarr - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:51 PM

nice Mitch Hedberg quote haha

Posted by IBloodstormI - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:52 PM

RROD is a cry baby because his precious sony has failed miserably to get their console out there, has just started to see real sales, but only because of bluray winning the format wars, has half of the games of the 360 and none have the success of any of the top 360 titles. all he has is sitting here and posting a bunch of opinionated gibberish while giving us something to laugh at during the day.

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:53 PM

Yeah my dealer works at UPS and we work together selling all of the Xbox 3FixMes that come by on a daily basis. So if any of you never got your Xbox 3FixMe back, it's probably my fault.

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 12:55 PM

Uh, that was a joke blueraykiller. Why do you think I do this? If I wanted you guys to like me I would say go Xbox go. But I don't because I want to piss you all off.

Posted by GhostMLD - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:00 PM

@redringofdeath

u want to piss ppl off. What does that mean at the end of the day?

I assure u in 10 years ull realize u wasted ur days doing something that has 0 meaning.

ur pathetic

Posted by GhostMLD - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:02 PM

on topic....this is amazing news. XBLA has wayyyyyy more good games then PSN downloadable games.

Wipeout HD got 7.5 on gamespot. pathetic.

Posted by BluRayKiller - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:06 PM

@ RRoD

Yes, we know why you do this. You have no life and no job (unless our suspicions of you working for Sony are right) and patrol the G4 forums just to piss people off.

If you take such joy in bringing misery into other people's lives that you must spam these posts to satisfy your ego, then you sir need help.

Posted by adversary1999 - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:10 PM

Dear RROD
I am sorry about all of the PS3 bashing. Would you please accept my apology and my invitation to a massive multiplayer online dance dance revolution party. We will have four players on one 13" black and white tv. IT WILL BE AWESOME!!!!
We can even play that Ulson twins game for the gameboy advance. !!

Posted by GhostMLD - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:10 PM

@bluraykiller

RROD is a viral marketer paid by SOny. I am 100% positive.

1. he said he lives by himself
2. He posts here every weekday in broad daylight
3. You think he has a job to pay bills....unless this is his job.
4. He hasnt responded each time I accused him.

I assure you RROD probably has a 360, Live, and 10+ games. But hes paid by sony to do this. Theres nothing u can say to hiom thatll make him stop.

he has to earn a living somehow lol. RROD.....another day at the "office" lol

Posted by deleted_ECB6E0D2-5894-472C-8A9B-D5FD2B7171C4 - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:11 PM

@RROD
DUDE DON'T PLAY DUMB WITH ME..YOU KNOW WHAT I'M TLAKING ABOUT!!!

Posted by GhostMLD - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:14 PM

@RROD

"See, no good games outside of Queers of War 2 so the Xbots have to buy the little XBL arcade games. Pathetic."

1. So amazing downloadable games dont count cause they arent retail??? thats very stupid of u to say.
2. Its "pathetic" that XBLA revenues are spiking????? wow
3. XBLA generates more revenue each week then PSN downloadable games. Now thats pathetic on Sonys part.
4. I keep telling u the 360 09 list. Dont bother shooting them down because you havent played them. I could care less about ur shallow gaming tastes. Confirmed that 360's 09 list is DOUBLE PS3's.

360 has 09 quantity and due to that has a greater possibly of quality as well if reviews turn out good. Many games may not suit ur taste or may be on pC, but they are all HYPED 360 games NOT, I repeat NOT on PS3.

but then again, u agree with me. ur just paid to disagree. I understand.

Posted by GhostMLD - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:17 PM

i did my job. im off to class. have fun at the office RROD. pathetic.

NEXT!

Posted by deleted_ECB6E0D2-5894-472C-8A9B-D5FD2B7171C4 - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:18 PM

@aDVERSARY1999
CAN I COME TOO!! THAT SOUNDS LIKE FUN!!!

Posted by GhostMLD - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:18 PM

RROD is a viral marketer paid by SOny. I am 100% positive.

1. he said he lives by himself
2. He posts here every weekday in broad daylight
3. You think he has a job to pay bills....unless this is his job.
4. He hasnt responded each time I accused him.

I assure you RROD probably has a 360, Live, and 10+ games. But hes paid by sony to do this. Theres nothing u can say to hiom thatll make him stop.

he has to earn a living somehow lol. RROD.....another day at the "office" lol

Posted by Fullarr - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:20 PM

@ghostmld

You would think Sony would pay someone that puts more effort into his or her comments if that was his job though.

Posted by DamienHell - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:22 PM

lol why does anyone even reply to RROD. He has no life; he's a fanboy. If you ignore him he will die. Its how these things work. I've done MANY lab tests and all the fanboys shriveled up and died within 1 week of not getting replies. Don't bother freaking out on me though. Fanboys aren't people so its not murder.

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:24 PM

Let's dance, no, let's not.

Posted by Fullarr - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:26 PM

"Fanboys aren't people so its not murder."

my vote for president

Posted by BluRayKiller - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:32 PM

|-------------------------| |-------------------------|
|--------DAMIENHELL-------|
|-----------FOR-----------|
|--------PRESIDENT--------|
|-------------------------|
|-------------------------|
~~~
~~~
~~~
~~~
~~~
~~~

Posted by BluRayKiller - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:33 PM

Damn, my campaign sign didn't work. :(

Still, DAMIEMHELL FOR PRESIDENT 2008!

Posted by adversary1999 - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:35 PM

@Darknell
YEAH DUDE
but you have to bring another tv.

@RROD, you don't have to dance but you have to bring some Mario soda.

BlueRayKiller can bring some chips.

Posted by BluRayKiller - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:44 PM

Sounds good. I'll bring the chips for sure.

Posted by Al_Coholic - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:45 PM

@GhostMLD

What the f#%k is wrong with you? Since when is a 7.5 pathetic? Do you only play games that get a perfect 10? Lets see what other scores WipEout HD received?

IGN-9
Gametrailers-8.8
Gamespy-4.5/5
1UP-A
Videogamer-9
Eurogamer-9
Boomtown-9
GameDaily-9
WonderwallWeb-9

Posted by Ulrichgaming - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:50 PM

@Ghost

3. XBLA generates more revenue each week then PSN downloadable games. Now thats pathetic on Sonys part.

you have no proof of that... stick to the facts... and saying one game is better than another... that's not fact.. only opinion.

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:51 PM

Ah, come on guys. You didn't see a problem when eamadden did this on the PS3 topics so why do you have a problem with me?

Posted by Delaystation_3 - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:52 PM

WHAT'S UP RROD'S @SS TODAY

is it

a. MS post more big sales
b. his High School Musical blu-ray dvd
c. no games to play on his PS3
d. his pet gerbil lemmiwinks
e. all of the above

Posted by DaSaintFan - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:56 PM

Ghost, I was willing to let you go on your list til #3... That's another one of those "facts" that cannot be debated one way or another.

(again, that's because NEITHER sony nor MS give exact numbers on their downloads from the stores.)

As for #4.. i'd have to go back and check, but I would have swore (but haven't seen an updated list...) that Sony had the bigger list to start '09?

Posted by DaSaintFan - Monday, September 29, 2008 1:57 PM

@RROD... as for the problem.. In case you hadn't noticed, eamadden makes a fool out of himself every time he TRIES to start one of those flamewars... and even the x-box supporters try to get him to back off.. .now those of us (the PS3) is telling you to do the SAME DAMN THING.

Posted by DamienHell - Monday, September 29, 2008 2:01 PM

@DaSaintFan
He said overall, the PS3 might start stronger but they still will release less games. And I completely agree with you, even PS3 fanboys hate RROD

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 2:02 PM

@Ghost and Slipknot

How does my nuts taste? I got you 2 Xbots hanging wrap around my nuts. I control you two.

Posted by DaSaintFan - Monday, September 29, 2008 2:07 PM

that remains to be seen Damien... I'd wager for every 1 "AAA" title that's announced, there's usually two or three "A" or "B" titles (sometimes sleepers that aren't announced).

besides, I never look more than 1 or 2 periods ahead... hate to get my expectations up only to get burned (Ghostbusters, anyone?)

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 2:07 PM

My goal is to piss off all Xbots and make them hate me, if a few PS3 fanboys get caught in the crossfire, then so be it.

Posted by mybum - Monday, September 29, 2008 2:19 PM

rrod

i know that u already got owned because u resort t sexual jokes like wrapping ppl with ur nuts.lets try talking with facts. we are just pissed at u because u are such an idiot with statements that r not supported by any facts, but yet u force urself to think that u owned anybody.

Posted by JTHMROCKS - Monday, September 29, 2008 2:22 PM

RedRingOfDeath
My goal is to piss off all Xbots and make them hate me, if a few PS3 fanboys get caught in the crossfire, then so be it.

I find you amusing. Therefore, you fail. :P

And EVERYONE hates eamadden.

Posted by Delaystation_3 - Monday, September 29, 2008 2:29 PM

@ RROD

someone calls you out on all your crap and all you can do is spit out the same 5 or 6 phrases? believe you are far from controlling anybody. trust me i'll never be controlled by a 20 to 30 year old nobody who problably lives at home with mom and hits the refresh button all day from his man cave aka your parents basement. and your goal is to piss off 360 owners. wow some goals! how about you make some real goals like meeting a girl, getting a job, a house of your own. when you can do something like that then maybe someone will take you serious.

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 2:30 PM

I own all Xbots. Look at how they follow me and bite on all of my post. I tell you that my goal is to piss you off and you still fall for it. That means I own you all.

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 2:33 PM

Every time I post this guy responds so if I have no life then he doesn't either.

Posted by JTHMROCKS - Monday, September 29, 2008 2:34 PM

RedRingOfDeath
Every time I post this guy responds so if I have no life then he doesn't either.

Definition of irony right there.

Posted by ctlaltdel - Monday, September 29, 2008 2:53 PM

@ RROD

your life story couldn't fill a post it note.

Posted by RedRingOfDeath (BANNED) - Monday, September 29, 2008 3:05 PM

^^^Depends on how big you write.

Posted by GhostMLD - Monday, September 29, 2008 4:08 PM

@RROD

u dont own anybody in the slightest

I like 360, U like PS3. Ps3 is behind 360 worldwide. Plus has MANY advantages over POS3

Now get on ur knees and open ur mouth bitch.

Posted by squarewannabe - Monday, September 29, 2008 5:54 PM

RROD + Ghost = stupid flamewars over and over again.

RROD = If you want me to like you, please shut up!

Ghost = Your not that bad, but sometimes you are

Both systems are great any way you look at it. I mean, I downloaded Braid, Pixeljunk Eden, Pain Amusement Park, and just last week I downloaded Duke Nukem 3D, and let me tell you, that game is amazing!

Oh yeah, I also got Mega Man 9 on Wiiware

Posted by firefist - Monday, September 29, 2008 6:05 PM

Too funny! Keep it up guys. RROD. Funny stuff.

Posted by blakseed - Monday, September 29, 2008 8:08 PM

lol Good s%t right?

Posted by mercisan - Tuesday, September 30, 2008 2:09 AM

LOL
Nice thread.

@RROD
You mentioned that you hoped to have a succesful trucking business. Nothing wrong with you goal, but somehow I can't help to think that you are a trailer trash kid that's been abused all his life and is desperate for attention. Why do I think that?

"... If I wanted you guys to like me I would say go Xbox go. But I don't because I want to piss you all off."

Those were your words. I feel pity for you, fool.

Posted by mercisan - Tuesday, September 30, 2008 2:17 AM

@DamienHell
I get the feeling you are behind eamadden06's disappearance. You didn't happen to "experiment" on him, did you?

Posted by blakseed - Tuesday, September 30, 2008 5:43 AM

"No whack remixes or duplicated copies, eamadden is deceased".

Posted by Thundercracker - Tuesday, September 30, 2008 6:58 AM

didnt read a damn post

ok, which xbla were released in JULY? none really, so 67 percent is actually disappointing

Posted by squarewannabe - Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:00 AM

yeah, most of my downloads have been in September except for Braid, which was probably the biggest hit of them all personally.

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