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Commando 3, Frogger 2 Arrive on XBLA Wednesday

Jun 09, 2008 4:10pm CST tags: XBLA, Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, Frogger 2, Screenshots
Microsoft has announced this week's Xbox Live Arcade releases to be Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 and Frogger 2, available this Wednesday for 800 Microsoft Points ($10) a piece on the Xbox Live Marketplace.

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, Commando 3 marks the first appearance of the arcade action series since the release of Mercs in 1990. The game features cooperative play for up to three players on a single console or via Xbox Live.

As previously reported, those who purchase Commando 3 will eventually be granted access to the Super Street Fighter II HD Remix beta, aimed for release at an unspecified future date.

Meanwhile, Frogger 2 expands on Konami's arcade classic with over 15 levels and new enemies and obstacles. Developed by Voltex, the title also boasts two online multiplayer modes, Race Mode and Jewel Duel, which allows players to compete with up to four players.

PlayStation Store Update: Paid Beta Access, Civ Rev and Battlefield Demos, Two New Games, More

Jun 05, 2008 6:44pm CST tags: PlayStation Store, DLC, Novastrike, Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, Screenshots, Qore
Update 2: After a brief delay, the promised content is now available.

Update: As of 12:42 AM CST, Sony has yet to update the PS Store with the promised content. "We know you're waiting for today's PlayStation Store weekly update, but it's not quite ready," the company wrote on the PlayStation.Blog yesterday.

Original Story: As if in apology for last week's meager offerings, this week's update to the PS3's online store offers a hefty load of content including a pair of anticipated demos, two games and the debut of Qore, a premium video magazine that includes exclusive beta access.

Playable demos of Firaxis Games' Civilization Revolution and EA DICE's Battlefield: Bad Company will be made available alongside tonight's PlayStation Store update. Bad Company is expected to hit the PS3 and Xbox 360 on June 23, while Civilization Revolution arrives on PS3, 360 and Nintendo DS on July 8.

This week's update will also see the release of indie developer Tiki Games' top-down shooter Novastrike and the arcade action title Wolf of the Battlefield... Read more

Commando 3 Hits PSN Today, XBLA Next Week

Jun 05, 2008 2:37pm CST tags: Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, XBLA, PlayStation Store
Backbone Entertaintment's action arcade revival Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 is now available for download on the PS3's PlayStation Store, and will hit the Xbox 360 next Wednesday, publisher Capcom announced today.

Commando 3 marks the first appearance of the series in almost 18 years, which last saw release as Mercs in 1990. The sequel sports a new 3D engine and supports 3 player online or local co-op. The title will run $9.99 on the PlayStation Store, or 800 Microsoft Points on the Xbox Live Marketplace.

Those gamers who purchase Commando 3 on the Xbox 360 will also be granted access to the Super Street Fighter II HD Remix beta, which is expected to go live shortly after the Commando 3 launch. A PlayStation 3 version of the beta has not been planned.