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"Which XBLA games performed the best last year? Microsoft has released the data, and based on the number of full versions purchased during the first week of release, Dead Rising: Case Zero is teh winner, followed by Limbo and Perfect Dark."
"Xbox LIVE Arcade has already taken in over $46 million this year according to analyst firm Forecasting & Analyzing Digital Entertainment, LLC (FADE) as the digital distribution of games continues to grow. Through the end of June, they forecast that sales on Xbox LIVE Arcade has 36% over the previous year thanks to special promotions like the LIVE Arcade Block Party and discounts on games."
"In addition to the success of 4J Studios’ conversion of Perfect Dark, Microsoft has published the titles leading the race for Xbox LIVE activity on both Xbox 360 and the original Xbox systems, as well as the top selling titles on the often overlooked Xbox LIVE Indie Games channel."
"What could be one of the biggest/most hyped up XBLA releases has just hit the Marketplace! Perfect Dark XBLA is now available for only 800 MSP. PDXBLA has enhanced graphics, Xbox LIVE gameplay, and all the goodness you remember from the N64 version!"
"Microsoft is set to launch another of what are becoming Xbox LIVE’s regular events this weekend, the Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party. In addition to granting Xbox LIVE Silver subscribers the ability to play their games online for free, the Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party will offer a special Xbox LIVE Arcade promotion with an added bonus for Gold account holders."
"Breaking from tradition slightly, the Xbox LIVE Arcade conversion will feature twenty unlockable Achievements as oppose to the ten typically available in Xbox LIVE Arcade releases. However, the total sum of 200 GamerScore remains in-keeping with convention. Whether or not Perfect Dark will receive more Achievements and GamerScore through downloadable content (DLC) remains to be seen, but right now the smart money would most certainly be on “most likely”."
"In March, an hi-def port of Perfect Dark will be released on Xbox LIVE Arcade. The port will feature much more than tarted up graphics.
Ken Lobb from Microsoft Game Studios has told Kotaku that players can use weapons from Nintendo 64 game GoldenEye 007. That game was developed by Rare, the same studio behind Perfect Dark, which has been called GoldenEye's "spiritual successor". GoldenEye 007-style weapons were also unlockable in Perfect Dark, but with slightly different names.
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"Perfect Dark originally launched for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, and now, ten years later, it’s set to return on the current-generation through the Xbox 360’s Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Developed by 4J Studios – the team behind the conversions of RARE’s Banjo-Kazooie titles – Perfect Dark is easily the most anticipated Xbox LIVE Arcade release of the year, perhaps even since the digital distribution channel launched back in 2005. Priced at 800 Microsoft Points, Perfect Dark will be available from Ma..."
"Further information was also released on the game, including some details on the finer specifications. In addition to the game running at 1080p and 60 frames per second, character models that were originally 300 polygons are now 3500, while guns that were 150 polygons are now close to 2000. The multiplayer is now playable with up to eight players online, and the conversion features the original co-operative and counter-operative modes playable both online and offline."
Some more news has come out from Xbox's X10 event this time release dates for Game Room, Perfect Dark and Scrap Metal. They will all be releasing in March for the Xbox LIVE Arcade Block Party.
"The forthcoming Xbox LIVE Arcade adaptation of Perfect Dark is undoubtedly riding high on the digital distribution service’s most wanted list. Alongside the conversion of SEGA’s Mega-Drive classic, Toejam & Earl, few of the proposed updates to games of yesteryear could claim to have demanded so much attention. With that of course, comes the constant need for reaffirmation of the eager fanbase, a service which RARE Ltd., developer of the original Nintendo 64 release, happily oblige with."
"Late last week, Electronic Theatre reported on the currently suggested state that British developer RARE’s Perfect Dark would arrive in when it launches on Xbox LIVE! Arcade later this year. However, a few more details have surfaced this morning on this entirely pleasing opportunity."
Four screenshots have been posted on the Xbox.com Perfect Dark page, and we've got 'em here for you to look over.
The game has been upgraded for its forthcoming XBLA release to hi-definition as expected and will run at 60 frames per second, but perhaps even more exciting is the news online multiplayer is in store.
In short, this should easily be the definitive version of Perfect Dark. Here we come, Skedar!
"Officially due for release this winter, Perfect Dark will hit the Xbox LIVE! Arcade with renewed vigour, according to details revealed by Microsoft. The game will be Perfect Dark XBLA Screenshotavailable in High-Definition, and is suggested to benefit from a smoother framerate than the original release. In addition, the game will reportedly receive added features to capitalise on Xbox LIVE!. While online multi-player is a given, the first batch of screenshots hint towards the possible implant..."
"Major Nelson just confirmed via his Twitter that Xbox Live will be receiving a care package this winter in the form of Rare's Perfect Dark. Major made no reference to price or improvements to game content, aside from mentioning that the title will run in 1080p and that fans will be able to nab it this winter. And if you are a fan of Perfect Dark, keep an eye out for a free theme releasing tomorrow on Xbox Live."
Before it was just a rumor, but Rare has just recently confirmed that Perfect Dark WILL be coming to the Xbox Live Arcade. Rare also tells their fans to expect a huge announcement coming from them in June, which I'm guessing will be at E3. What to expect? Goldeneye 007 with online multiplayer on the XBLA, I hope.
![Box shot of Perfect Dark [North America]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvTmludGVuZG9fNjQvQWN0aW9uL0FkdmVudHVyZQ==/perfect_dark_frontcover_small_42vrVWGX2EHnSrV.jpg)