Xblah has uncovered on the Australian ratings board (OFLC) two new titles reasonably assumed for XBLA consumption. The two titles are Beat'n Groovy by Voltex (published by Konami) and Domino Master by Tic Games (published by Microsoft). I'm sorry to report we have zero word on what Beat'n Groovy is, but I think it's safe to assume it is some sort of rhythm game. On the Domino Master side of the fence Xblah did a bit of foot work on Domino Master and found out the game is already available on the PC for Real Arcade. Real Arcade was mentioned back in October as being a new breeding ground for games that will be ported to the Xbox Live Arcade service. The game currently looks like two shades of ugly, so here's to hoping it gets a graphical upgrade. Even with the graphics issues, a dominos title would be a very welcome edition to Xbox Live Arcade. Stay tuned as we will keep you up-to-date on these two titles as more information comes out about them.
Xbox360Fanboy has declared the latest addition to the ESRB website to be XBLA bound. What's the game? Why it's Wits and Wagers, a trivia board game that levels the playing field by allowing you to bet on other's answers. According to boardgamegeek.com, "you can win by making educated guesses, by playing the odds, or by knowing the interests of your friends."
The board version also accommodates up to 20 people so perhaps we've got another party game on our hands. Development is being handled by Hidden Path Entertainment.
Which is better for you? Knowing useless stuff, knowing (and having) friends, or betting big? Me, I'm all about useless knowledge.
[via X3F]
With all the competition between these ratings boards (and all the PR teams scrambling) I've decided to sum up the whole shebang in one MEGA post. Highlights now, bulleted lists after the break.
The evidence supporting claims of Mr. Driller Online and Assault Heroes 2 mounts with each new ratings board mention.
Also, I have no clue what is happening with Bullwinkle. It appears there are two games starring the dimwitted moose and not just one. Perhaps this is just a naming issue?
Might we have confirmation of a port of Warlords from Australia? It's listed as a multi-platform release from Atari, so it's possible.
Get the full breakdown of each ratings board after the break.
[via the ESRB, USK, and ACB]