First trailer for Roogoo!

The first trailer for the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade Puzzler Roogoo has been released! It's got a very nice asthetic, and seems to be filled with additional multiplayer modes too.

Download the trailer here from Gametrailers.com or watch the embedded video above.

Roogoo announced for the XBLA!

Southpeak Interactive have announced they will be releasing a new Puzzle game to the XBLA, titled Roogoo!

Developed by Spidermonk Entertainment, Roogoo uses geometric shapes and rotating discs to craft a frenetic puzzle game framed within an imaginative storyline and a fantasy universe.

Roogoo tasks players with guiding meteors in the form of shaped blocks though a series of rotating disks as a means of saving the planet Roo and the entire Roogoo race. If aligned correctly, the disks allow the blocks to reach the ground and scores are awarded. However, it’s not as easy as simply rotating the disks to form a neat tunnel. Various obstacles and enemies will impede the blocks’ transit and with the flow of meteor blocks steadily increasing as the game progresses, players will have to think on their feet to save the Roogoo and rack up seriously high scores.

“Roogoo is a rare breed of puzzle game that combines compulsive play with an engaging storyline and a wonderful fantasy world,” said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. “With its accessible game play, unique charm and high production values, Roogoo is set to carve its own niche when released for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PC. Gamers will definitely have loads of fun mastering its unusual depth and trying to become the guru of Roogoo.”

The apparently intend to release this in Spring this year, but like the many other games that should be coming our way soon it may be a while - it's all up to Microsoft.

Included are two pictures of the game, which you can see here. Team Xbox also has some artwork of the game which you can see below. It's got a very nice style to it, even thought it may be trying a little too much to appeal to a younger demographic, but the artwork seems to show a darker side to the game they've yet to show off. Certainly didn't stop Peggle anyhow!

Hey, it's a brand new puzzle game for the XBLA! It's great people are trying new stuff!

Source: Team Xbox, Gamespress

Puzzle Quest sequel coming in '08?

In a recent announcement from publisher D3 about appointing Adam Roberts as their new Managing Director, a small quip at the bottom mentions this:

The company will also be releasing video games based on Aardman’s popular Shaun the Sheep character in 2008, alongside the eagerly-awaited follow-ups to the best-selling Ben 10 and Puzzle Quest.

While probably not for the XBLA this year since the original only just came out, a sequel to Puzzle Quest will almost certainly come to the platform at a later date.

Source: 1UP.com

Poker Smash coming at you next week!

Word has it that Poker Smash will be coming out February 6th, 2008 for 800 points. That's next week!

Poker Smash is a different take on the Puzzle League / Tetris Attack style of gameplay, but instead deals with different Poker hands. You can get three of a kind, or a full house! This game will certainly appeal to those who have played Texas Hold 'em live a little too much!

Source: dcard on the NeoGAF forums