A brand new recreation of the cult-classic shooter created by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, "Rez HD" launches on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for Xbox 360™ this week. In addition to "Rez HD," chess fans and newcomers alike will enjoy checkmating friends with "Chessmaster Live" on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Both games will be available on Wednesday, 30th January at 9:00 a.m.

"Rez HD" is a frenetic, wire-frame adventure set to industrial beats and rhythms that match the action. The story of "Rez HD" takes players deep into the world’s computer network where they must hack the system, alter the visual output and take over the music, creating unique rhythms and eye candy as they dig deeper into the cyberworld.

Developed by Q Entertainment ("Lumines Live!" and "Every Extend Extra Extreme"), "Rez HD" for Xbox LIVE Arcade is a high definition update of the original game with brand new elements such as new visuals and sound effects. The game features five levels, each with its own unique visual theme, style and musical track, as well as three modes, including Easy, Main and Score Attack.

A downloadable version of Ubisoft's hit "Chessmaster" series, "Chessmaster Live" allows players to test and tune their chess skills against the AI or opponents of all aptitudes around the globe via Xbox LIVE. "Chessmaster Live" features five original chess variants, including a Message Chess option, which allows gamers to engage in matches over the span of several days, weeks or even months. The title boasts both beautifully crafted 3D chess sets inspired by luxury chess board designer House of Staunton.

Rez HD and Chessmaster Live are available for 800 MS Points from 9:00 a.m., Wednesday 30th January 2008

Tags : Chessmaster : Chessmaster Live : Q Entertainment : Rez : Rez HD : sega : Tetsuya Mizuguchi : Ubisoft : Xbox 360 : xbox live

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By: Corrine

On: 11:30 Jan 28th, 2008
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Really? 800 points? That's pretty cheap. :O I know what I'll be getting today! I have been dying to play Rez for a while now; I purchased it for PS2 half a month ago, but it doesn't work in my console. Damn blue discs. I should've waited for this. I didn't know it would be coming out so soon!

By: Evren

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On: 09:21 Jan 29th, 2008
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REZ = Good.
HD = Good

REZ HD = VERY GOOD. <3

By: Dragonfly

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On: 07:18 Jan 30th, 2008
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REZ HD = VERY GOOD. <3

I downloaded it earlier today.

As you can probably guess from my new set, I'm quite happy with my purchase.

By: Evren

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On: 10:04 Jan 30th, 2008
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I downloaded it earlier today.

As you can probably guess from my new set, I'm quite happy with my purchase.

< hate >
I dont like you now.

Anyway, I hope it's sexy

By: boa

On: 10:18 Jan 30th, 2008
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I need the net and 800 MS points, and I need them NOW!!

By: Corrine

On: 02:45 Jan 30th, 2008
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I downloaded it today too, and the experience was nearly orgasmic. It's an absolutely brilliant game. I don't know why this wasn't in my life sooner. It's a very, very pure sensual experience.

By: Dragonfly

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On: 09:27 Jan 31st, 2008
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It's a very, very pure sensual experience.

I sat my friend down in front of the game earlier today; he had no idea what it was or what to expect from it.

Five minutes later, he was completely immersed in the music and lost to the gameplay.

By: Corrine

On: 08:16 Jan 31st, 2008
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I played until the 5th level tonight.

I stopped after being killed twice against the boss, though I got pretty far against it.

I'm just in utter awe right now. :O

By: Samuel

On: 12:35 Feb 1st, 2008
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I think I just invented a new word.

REZGASM.

I've never played a game (apart from guitar hero) that made me move so much. It needs to be multiplayer though.

By: Evren

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On: 07:10 Feb 1st, 2008
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Rezgasm, Im sure someone already thought of that when they got the trance vibrator.

By: boa

On: 07:13 Feb 1st, 2008
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I wonder if they fore saw that use for it :P