Switch Lights

The lights are on

GameInformer

What's Happening

VicRaptor commented on Enilced's post about re: Report: Xbox One Used Games Will Not Require A Fee, Will Require Authentication Checks.
GSWarriorsFan commented on Ben Reeves's post about Weekend Warrior 05/24/13.
scralotos commented on Ben Reeves's post about Weekend Warrior 05/24/13.
A Person commented on derp1234's post about re: Report: Xbox One Used Games Will Not Require A Fee, Will Require Authentication Checks.
angelrodz11 commented on Mike Futter's post about [Updated] Report: Xbox One Will Talk Back, Allow Friends To Play For You.
Grognard66 commented on new traditionalist 's post about re: Microsoft Provides Official Statement On The Xbox One Used Games Issue.
predator979 commented on BreakingBald's post about re: Weekend Warrior 05/24/13.
VicRaptor commented on Dr MoO III's post about re: Report: Xbox One Used Games Will Not Require A Fee, Will Require Authentication Checks.
predator979 commented on Ben Reeves's post about Weekend Warrior 05/24/13.
Thelonegamer69 commented on dimension_11's post about re: Report: Xbox One Used Games Will Not Require A Fee, Will Require Authentication Checks.
VicRaptor commented on derp1234's post about re: Report: Xbox One Used Games Will Not Require A Fee, Will Require Authentication Checks.
Tommy H. commented on M3o5nster's post about re: Grid 2 Sets World's Record For The Most Expensive Collector's Edition.
mori commented on Ben Reeves's post about Weekend Warrior 05/24/13.
Gorow The Maverick commented on Enilced's post about re: Report: Xbox One Used Games Will Not Require A Fee, Will Require Authentication Checks.
Grognard66 commented on Kyle Hilliard's post about Microsoft Provides Official Statement On The Xbox One Used Games Issue.

Spelunky XBLA Gets A Release Date

News

by Jeff Marchiafava on June 26, 2012 at 01:46 PM

5,465 Views

Good news for fans of retro platformers: The XBLA version of Spelunky finally has a release date, and it will be here soon!

Major Nelson quietly announced Spelunky's release date in his rundown of what's coming to XBLA soon, and we couldn't be happier. Spelunky is a novel, rogue-like indie platformer that features randomized levels. You only get one life to see how far you can make it through the sprawling underground cave system, but since the levels are different every time you play it, starting over isn't as frustrating as it sounds.

The XBLA version will feature updated graphics, new music, and a new 4-person multiplayer mode. If that's not enough to get you excited, check out the trailer below. Or even better, try the free PC version for yourself.

Spelunky will be available on XBLA on July 4, making it a perfect way to spend your evening after you're done eating hotdogs and blowing up stuff with fireworks.

Email the author Jeff Marchiafava, or follow on Google+, Twitter, and Game Informer.

Filed under: News, Xbox 360, XBLA, Impulse, spelunky

Comments

sort by date:

by musicalham Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 01:53 PM

This looks like a really good game. I like how the article says it gets a release date but doesn't tell us when it is in the article.
by Boyzby Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 02:06 PM

I remember watching someone play Spelunky a couple years ago and it looked pretty fun. I don't like the new graphics and music in this new version, and I'm sure that the multiplayer will be super chaotic. I think I'll stick to the free version. They ruined the charm more than what Nicalis did for Cave Story for me.
by 2Elite4Meat Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 02:54 PM

This actually looks like an arcade game worth buying...Dawnguard may have to wait
by xx_shimmy_xx Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 04:28 PM

A lot of great Indie games lately, and I love the ones of this retro style. I'll be sure to check it.
by rekoin Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 04:46 PM

Goodness is running
by RoBBeR Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 09:23 PM

Mario meets Minecraft, Minecraft meets...?
by The Second Musketeer Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 09:33 PM

Cool! Since I'll already download so much on XBLA with the summer of arcade, I think I'll get the free PC version
by omegakai Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 09:35 PM

this game looks so cool and i have never even heard of it
by Ghost Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 10:14 PM

Looks good
by Reptar7 Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 01:05 AM

Sweet another good free game pointed out by GI. Guess I'll download that. Thanks.
by GunslingerD7 Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 02:35 AM

Yes!! I'm all over this. I'll have to get this once I get back from camping.
by Jaap_Null Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 07:08 AM

Never heard of it, but the concept sounds great and it seems to have good art direction and polish, something I usually miss in these types of games.

:)
by Ruins72 Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:17 AM

OMG Meatboy was at the end! i wonder if he's an unlockable?