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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

XBLA: The Maw And Funtown Mahjong (maybe) Now Available On XBLA

cboxthemaw.jpgThe Maw

Developer: Twisted Pixel Games
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: Action
Price: 800 MSP
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions

Click here for the official Xbox.com splash page.

Click here for the official NeoGAF forum topic.

Click here to download the demo via online marketplace.

And in yet another example of the Xbox team not knowing what they're actually meant to do, another release this week - FunTown Mahjong. Well, maybe. You see, FunTown Mahjong hasn't actually been announced officially, only leaked via Xbox360Achievements.org and various other websites. Major Nelson have claimed that FunTown Mahjong has been released, but it has not got an Xbox.com splash page, hasn't got a marketplace page, and 2 hours after claiming to now be available, is not.

Congratulations Microsost, you've allowed another XBLA game to go (supposedly) released unannounced, and now likely to sell far fewer copies than it probably could otherwise.

FunTown Mahjong

Developer:
Published:
Genre:
Price: 800 MSP
Availability: Not available in Korea

"Unlock the full version of FunTown Mahjong to play even more of this traditional Chinese tile game! The full version includes the ability to compete against your friends on Xbox LIVE or against AI opponents. You can also earn achievements, aim for the top of the leaderboards, and enjoy tons of exciting Mahjong variations!"

Click here to download the demo via the online marketplace. (assuming it'll pop up later on today)

cbox5thgrader.jpg5th Grader: Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?™ Brainiac Pack

Price: 150 MSP
Availability: United States Only
"Join Mr. Foxworthy’s class and play the Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?™ trivia game. Every question is based on grade school curriculum and the answers are elementary."

Click here to download the pack via the Xbox online marketplace.


There was also mention of a METEOS WARS - Planet Pack downloadable content being available on the Xbox.com marketplace, but it seems to have been taken down. Oh the drama!

Edit: Ah, it's up now.

cboxmeteos.jpgMETEOS WARS: Planet Pack

Price: 350 MSP
Availability: Worldwide

"Can't get enough of METEOS WARS? Challenge yourself and your opponent to more planets! The Planet Pack features 9 planets, each with its own visual and audio style as well as gravity effects. Find the planet that best fits your style of play in METEOS WARS! Simply slide, stack and ignite your blocks to blast away the world-ending Meteos. Only you can stop them from falling and crushing your planet. Master the combo links and power-ups to challenge your friends in intense multiplayer sessions. This fast-paced action puzzler is nothing but one explosive adventure!"

Click here to download the expansion pack from the web marketplace.

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