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The Download January 3rd, 2012

Posted on Thursday, January 3 @ 16:00:00 Eastern by Daniel Bischoff

When 2013 rolled around, I immediately whipped out my phone, Vita, and 3DS and started downloading. Of course, I passed out long before I could see which service finished first, but the important thing is I stuck to my New Year's Resolution.... To drink too much in 2013.

Nintendo eShop

If you're dying for some Japanese oddities, the Nintendo eShop has that and more for you this week. Both XSEED and Atlus have you covered while Gunman Clive sneaks into your house and eats all your biscuits! (I have no idea what Gunman Clive is about).

Unchained Blades - 3DS
Code of Princess - 3DS
Gunman Clive - 3DS
Best of 2012 - Video - 3DS
Air Battle Hockey 3D - 3DS
Galaxy Saver - 3DS
Snowboard Extreme - 3DS

Xbox Live Arcade

This first week of 2013 is all about ketchup at the Microsoft offices. You'll remember that last time on The Download, Major Nelson and company were waiting patiently for the Mayan hellfire they were promised. This week they've got Retro City Rampage!

Retro City Rampage - Xbox 360

PlayStation Network

You get all of your PSN information from here? I get all of mine from the fine folks at PlayStation Lifestyle. Their weekly PSN Update is always spot on... and frankly a lot better organized than the mess you find here.

Jetpack Joyride - PS3/Vita
AR Play 2012 Holiday Bundle - Vita
Chronovolt - Vita

Steam

The Steam Winter Sale continues this week. Please check GameRevolution or the Steam Storefront for all the irresistable deals your wallet can handle.

iOS/Android App of the Week

Hundreds

Semi Secret Software returns with another devilishly simple premise to addict your thumbs and drain your batteries. Following auto-run darling Cannabalt, Hundreds is a puzzle game that challenges you to count to 100. It'd be simple if there weren't all these rules in place. Touch circles not only adds to your overall count, but it makes them bigger too.

It seems fairly straightforward until your ever-growing orb touches another and fails the level. Multi-touch and hazards help the difficulty ramp up, but if you've got a penchant for neat aesthetics, relaxing music, and addictive puzzles, Hundreds will quickly quench your thirst for more. With plenty of puzzles and timed challenges, $2.99 will buy you hours of on-the-go entertainment.

Tags: The Download, XBLA, PSN, eshop, PC, steam

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andreiandrei
Joined: Jan 2013

Posted: Jan 3rd, 2013 at 6:07 pm
Do you own a psp/ps3? Check this video YOU will not regret:

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andreiandrei
Joined: Jan 2013

Posted: Jan 3rd, 2013 at 6:08 pm
Do you own a psp/ps3? Check this video YOU will not regret:

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Jobin_Wendy
Joined: Mar 2012

Posted: Jan 3rd, 2013 at 7:08 pm
Pretty sure I know who's NOT winning TPS.

I wonder how well Jetpack Joyride works on the PS3.

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elmoreoocyte
Joined: Apr 2012

Posted: Jan 3rd, 2013 at 7:33 pm
Check which video?!?!

I MUST KNOW!

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tinymhg
Joined: Jun 2011

Posted: Jan 3rd, 2013 at 9:58 pm
Yes! Steam has "... all the irresistable deals ..." and I both love them and hate them for it.

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yorky
Joined: May 2002

Posted: Jan 3rd, 2013 at 10:53 pm
For the record, Gunman Clive is actually a pleasant surprise. Highly recommended (for $2, no less).

He deserves those biscuits.

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UghRochester
Joined: Jun 2006

Posted: Jan 4th, 2013 at 4:43 am
Retro City Rampage is pretty funny, so far. I think my favorite reference (so far) was Dan Forden popping up and saying "Toasty!"

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UghRochester
Joined: Jun 2006

Posted: Jan 4th, 2013 at 4:44 am
Spoiler alert is above comment.

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hewhowasonceme
Joined: May 2011

Posted: Jan 4th, 2013 at 6:01 am
To late to say that you are.

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UghRochester
Joined: Jun 2006

Posted: Jan 4th, 2013 at 6:16 am
T_T
That was the joke.

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