I was recently given the opportunity by Zen Studios to try out the Marvel Comics pack for their Xbox Live Arcade hit series Pinball FX 2. The game, while coming out late last year, has managed to make itself stay fresh and relevant, by continuing to add new tables for the game through purchase.

This_Is_Mike_D via goozernation.com »

"Why release a backwards-compatible sequel rather than just updating the original? That’s the question that seems to be on the minds of everyone regarding Pinball FX 2, but the answer becomes immediately clear upon diving into the new game."

CDeFire via xbox.gamezone.com »

"We lament missing the opportunity to have our 31st episode on Halloween, but make up for it with a bag-full (sorry) of games including Fable 3, Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare, Star Wars Force Unleashed 2, Super Meat Boy, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit demo, Hydro Thunder Hurricane Tempest Pack, Pinball FX 2, and still more Halo Reach!

Andy's Book Club makes its return as does Pat's Movie Club. We also manage to answer a user question, and refrain from eating candy whilst recording.

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2011B_xpdia_moND1 via www.bonusexp.com »

"ZEN Studios has announced that they have released Earth Defense, yet another add-on table for their wildly popular Pinball FX game on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360. The table launches today and will coincide with a 50% price drop for Pinball FX as it is Microsoft’s new “Deal of the Week”."

kevcothirtythree via www.electronictheatre.co.uk »

"We here at IGN have several favorite Xbox Live Arcade games. Puzzle Quest, Undertow, Pac-Man Championship Edition, Prince of Persia Classic… We could go on.

It would appear that the masses do not share our taste in downloadable games, though, as none of these titles made the list of top ten XBLA games for 2007.

Major Nelson has released the list over on his blog. It seems most gamers overwhelmingly favor retro games over original content."

StarJet via xbox360.ign.com »