RF Generation Message Board

I'm usually not one for paying for digital content but a freebie is a freebie. On top of that it actually looks like a cool game. Here's the info from the www.Xbox.com website:

Aegis Wing is a side-scrolling space combat game reminiscent of classic eighties arcade hits. It features alien-busting action, slick graphics, an orchestral soundtrack, and devastating power-ups.

Also included is a unique cooperative mode of play in which up to three additional players can "attach" to the leader's ship and become independent, 360-degree gun turrets.

    * Old-school genre: Get ready for an action-retro 2-D sci-fi side scrolling shooter, similar to Gradius or Defender.
    * Multiplayer gameplay: Up to four players can compete on the same console or on Xbox LIVE®. Attach to each other, and super weapon powers grow as more players attach. After attaching, there's one pilot and each rider rotates fire via a 360-degree gun turret.
    * Super weapons: Wield four super weapons, including the Hades Beam (kills everything in it's path), the Gordon Burst (EMP pulse that kills all bullets and short circuits enemies), the Arcus Missile (heat-seeking missiles), and Lambda Shield (allows bullets to be deflected and used against the enemies).

Aegis Wing

Developer: Carbonated Games
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Genre: Action
Release Date: May 2007
Console: Xbox 360
Game Rating: E (Everyone) Mild Fantasy Violence
Players: 1-4, Co-op
Players Online: 2-4, Xbox Live Co-op
Features: Custom Soundtracks, HDTV 720p,
Storage Device, Leaderboards, Friends, Player Stats
Voice Messaging, Voice Support, Xbox Live Aware

Keep 'em coming, I don't mind a co-op Gradius clone  ;)
 

Thanks man!

MS?! Free game?! GIVING AWAY?! Geez, that's something you don't see every day. ;)

That's great news though. I'm glad they're doing it.

Actually this is the fourth or fifth freebie game so far. Nice free marketing if these guys ever start developing full-time. Good reviews for this game will keep people's eyes on them and encourage future projects, which if I'm not mistaken was a part of the XNA function from the get-go.

Thanks for the heads up  :)

I gotta say..... Aegis Wing is a blast!

A great side-scrolling shump worthy of a full game. It clearly takes elements from classics such as Gradius, Life Force and more.

I played 4 player multi-player mode with some of my PSU buddies and we had a blast. If you own a 360, I highly suggest you download this game.

I downloaded it but don't know when i will have time to play it.

 >:(

What?

Can't get it in the UK is my guess.

I see....

Very sorry to hear that.

Finally got a chance to play this game. Was really fun. I didn't like how the back ground rotates from time to time. Made me want to barf.

I was going to add this game to the database, I just wanted to make sure it was considered a legitimate game (since it's just a download).

Not able to be added. Community decision to not include in the database.

I'm not sure where we are in terms of opening that can of worms yet. There has been talk of allowing digital downloads as collectable games in the past but I think it's been shelved for the time being.

Maybe one of the Admins will pipe in and give more details. :)

It is on the back burner for now.

They won't allow it yet because most of our staff is too far in the past...;)

Actually we're waiting for someone to convince us that binary code is highly collectable. :laugh:

code lasts better against time on an unused HD compared to deteriorating C64 tapes or UMDs that seem like they were intentionally designed to break.  See this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9Px2VMOMOo&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emultimediarecovery%2Ecom%2FME2%2FAudiences%2FDefault%2Easp%3FAudID%3D858DD5622541448B908758D6432129AE) for more details.

However, digital media does blur some lines and legality, a HDD full of ROMs should never count.  Equally, with how much junk is made for PC.... I hardly think of a banner ad as a game, or some high school kid's computer final project as an "independent release".

Well, you guys already collect binary code in essence. Just on an intermediate format. What downloadable games do is elminate the intermediate and just give you the code directly.

??? ??? ??? If you're talking about the CASE (as seen in the video), then you're really nitpicking at the PSP for a ridiculous reason. UMD discs are just as durable as DVDs.

Did you see the later part.  They are lacking the thick protective layer that regular CDs and DVDs have.  That part is exposed, and any rubbing or scratching can permanently make the disc unreadable.

Also, it is possible to dump Xbox Live arcade titles and play an otherwise legitimate copy on an unmodified system.

Be careful with em.

The free Toyota Yaris advergame will be on the marketplace tomorrow.

Now why can't they put up Sneak King for free? :(