Microsoft Reveal The 28th April Game Room Update

Microsoft have revealed the games coming in the 28th April Game Room update are:

Super Breakout (Atari)
Pitfall! (Activision)
Megamania (Activision)
Night Stalker (Mattel Electronics)
Rack ‘Em Up (Konami)
Realsports Volleyball (Atari)
Basketball (Atari)

Press Release

Hot off the heels of Xbox LIVE Arcade Block Party and launch of capstone title “Game Room,” Xbox LIVE delivers seven more original arcade and console classics to add to your retro arcade starting April 28. From “Pitfall!” (Activision) to “Night Stalker” (Mattel Electronics), next week’s line-up marks the start of a steady stream of arcade hits releasing every Wednesday, exclusively for “Game Room” on Xbox LIVE. Check out the titles below and invite your friends to your growing line-up.

· Super Breakout (Atari)
· Pitfall! (Activision)
· Megamania (Activision)
· Night Stalker (Mattel Electronics)
· Rack ‘Em Up (Konami)
· Realsports Volleyball (Atari)
· Basketball (Atari)

New games will release every Wednesday alongside Xbox LIVE Arcade titles, making Xbox LIVE your one-stop-shop for digitally distributed games.

Microsoft Announce Game Room Is Out Now As Well As 30 Games

Microsoft have announced that Game Room is out Now. To Play, you will need to download Game Room as well as 2 game packs. Once all these have been downloaded, you will get 20 free tokens in the game and the chance to play any of the 30 games that have been released today.

The 30 Games Also Out Now:
Adventure
Armor Battle
Asteroids Deluxe
Astrosmash
Centipede
Battlantis
Crystal Castles
Gravitar
Lunar Lander
Red Baron
Combat
Finalizer
Football
Tempest
Jungler
Millipede
Outlaw
Road Fighter
Realsports Tennis
Sea Battle
Scramble
Skiing, Mountain Madness/Super Pro
Space Armada
Space Hawk
Shao-lin's Road (Kicker)
Star Raiders
Super Cobra
Sub Hunt
Tutankham
Yar’s Revenge

From Major Nelson Blog

Microsoft Have Released New Screenshots For Game Room

Microsoft have released new screenshots for the upcoming Game Room service. the screenshots appear to be in-game and show of many cabinets from different companies. The screenshots also show showcase screens which appears to show trailers for Game Room games.

Game Room

The Game Room Debut Trailer Reveals The Possible 30 Game Launch Line-Up For Game Room

Kotaku have examined the Launch Trailer for Game Room and detailed the games shown in it. the 30 numbered games are expected to the the titles launching with the service, the games at the bottom were also seen in the trailer and are expected to be released for Game Room shortly after its launch.

1. Centipede (arcade)
2. Asteroids Deluxe (arcade)
3. Tempest (arcade)
4. Crystal Castles (arcade)
5. Lunar Lander (arcade)
6. Jungler (arcade)
7. Road Fighter (arcade)
8. Scramble (arcade)
9. Finalizer (arcade)
10. Tutankham (arcade)
11. Shao-Lin's Road (arcade)
12. Super Cobra (arcade)
13. Red Baron (arcade)
14. Gravitar (arcade)
15. Battlantlis
16. Astrosmash (Intellivision)
17. Mountain Madness Super Pro Skiing (Intellivision)
18. Armor Battle (Intellivision)
19. Space Hawk (Intellivision)
20. Sub Hunt (Intellivision)
21. Sea Battle (Intellivision)
22. Space Armada (Intellivision)
23. Astrosmash (Intellivision)
24. Star Raiders (Atari 2600)
25. Outlaw (Atari 2600)
26. Yar's Revenge (Atari 2600)
27. Millipede (Atari 2600)
28. Football (Atari 2600)
29. RealSports Tennis (Atari 2600)
30. Combat (Atari 2600)

Sky Diver (Atari 2600)
Shark! Shark! (Intellvision)
Star Strike (Intellvision)
Real Sports Baseball
Real Sports Basketball

From Kotaku

Microsoft Announce Game Room For Xbox 360 And Games For Windows Live

Microsoft announce Game Room at this years CES Keynote. Game Room is coming to the Xbox 360 and Games For Windows Live this Spring.

When Game Room Launches, 30 original arcade and console classics will be available for download. The games Come From companies including Atari Inc, Intellivision, Konami Corp. And More. the games will come in the original Arcade cabinets. there will be weekly new title releases.

Game Room will be a free download. you can buy game machines that can be played on either a PC or Xbox 360 for 240 MS Points. You Can buy a Game Machine that can be played on both a PC and Xbox 360 for 400 MS Points. You can play a Game Machine once for 40 MS Points. you can play Game Machines in your friends Game Room for free.

The Game Machines have cross platform leader boards and achievements across both the Xbox 360 and Games For Windows Live. Online Multiplayer is available to the machines but requires Xbox Live Gold Membership.







Fact Sheet

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Krome Studio Pty Ltd.
Genre: Arcade and console classics
Platform: Xbox LIVE on Xbox 360 and Games for Windows — LIVE on Windows-based PCs
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
Price: 240 to 400 Microsoft Points for game downloads; 40 Microsoft Points for single gameplay
Release Date: Spring 2010

Remember pumping quarters into your favorite video games at the classic arcade or passing the joystick between friends on the couch after school? Nothing could beat the sights and sounds of the arcade, with all the colorfully decorated cabinets, or the endless hours of console competition with friends, trumping the top score and mastering the machine.

This spring, “Game Room” on Xbox LIVE lets you relive the glory days of classic arcade games in their original forms. Your avatar will take part in the original sights, sounds and gameplay that will make these retro games come alive on your Xbox 360 and Windows-based PC in one fast, fun experience.

Game Features
Relive the glory days of the classic arcade. “Game Room” replicates the old-school look, sound and feel of a retro video game arcade. At launch, “Game Room” will bring you a library of 30 original arcade and console classics such as “Centipede®” and “Asteroids Deluxe®” from Atari Inc. and other favorites from Activision Inc., Intellivision, Konami Corp. and more, all shown in their original cabinets. Create a brand-new social environment* your avatar can explore, trick out your “game room” by arranging your cabinets, and decorate each room with themes and animated icons from your favorite games. With weekly new title releases, your arcade will soon be retrofitted to perfection.

Prove you’re the arcade master. Think you have what it takes? Challenge friends to beat your high score by sending custom challenges and taunts across platforms, earn Achievements, unlock levels and climb your way to the top of universal leader boards. Compete in ranked mode, in which you play against other Xbox LIVE members on the world leader board, or challenge mode, in which you take turns playing a game.* “Game Room” also offers local Couch Play mode for up to two players — how will you duke it out for arcade supremacy? Enjoy a seamless experience across Xbox 360 and Windows-based PCs as you share games, track your progress and jump back into the game, no matter which of the two platforms you’re on. You can even invite friends into your custom arcade to check out your collection or visit their “game room” to demo games and scope out additions to your collection.

Buy “Game Room” titles once and play on both your Xbox 360 and Windows-based PC. Enjoy the freedom of buying games for “Game Room” once and playing on both Xbox 360 and a Windows-based PC for about the same price as a DVD rental. Those who prefer to play on a single platform can purchase individual games for either Xbox 360 or a Windows-based PC at a lower price point, or even pay to play a single game just like in the old arcades. See how long you can last on a single token!

Retro games are shown in their original cabinets, which you can place anywhere in your personal arcade. Invite your friends in to check out your collection.

How Do I Play?
An Xbox 360 console or Windows-based PC and an Internet connection are all you need* to access “Game Room.” “Game Room” and associated games can be found on your Xbox 360 in the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace or in the Games for Windows — LIVE client on your Windows-based PC.

How Much Does It Cost?
It is free to download “Game Room,” which you can then populate with classic arcade games available for individual purchase. Buy games once and play on both an Xbox 360 system and a Windows-based PC for 400 Microsoft Points. Or, to purchase a game for only one platform, each individual Xbox 360 or Windows-based PC title is 240 Microsoft Points. You also have the option to pay to play a single game, just like dropping two quarters in the slot in the old arcades, for 40 Microsoft Points. Visit your friends’ “game rooms” and try their games free before you buy.

“Game Room” Specifications
One or two players
HDTV 1080p
In-game Dolby Digital
Voice chat
Avatar support
Online multiplayer (one or two players)*
Cross-platform leader boards
Cross-platform Achievements

* Xbox LIVE Gold Membership required for online multiplayer on Xbox 360. Xbox LIVE requires broadband access.

The information contained in this fact sheet relates to a pre-release product that may be substantially modified before its first commercial release. Accordingly, the information may not accurately describe or reflect the product when it is first commercially released. This fact sheet is provided for informational purposes only, and Microsoft Corp. makes no warranties, expressed or implied, with regard to the fact sheet or the information contained in it.