CES 2008: XBLA getting Lode Runner

Posted Jan 7, 2008 at 3:57PM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: CES, Microsoft, Ross Erickson, xbox 360 titles, Xbox Live Arcade

The Lode Runner franchise is perhaps electronic entertainment's equivalent to Mike Tyson in his prime. The description "loved by few, feared by many, respected by all" suits it perfectly, at least in this blogger's opinion. It's so beautifully difficult that trying to figure your way across the levels could have been classified as masochistic. To this day, it remains as a memorable love-it-or-hate-it experience.

Don't look now, but this important piece of gaming history is on a comeback trail to treat (or punish) everyone from old-school gamers to next-gen upstarts with mind-numbing puzzles that are sure to keep us occupied for hours.

Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade Portfolio Manager Ross Erickson told Joystiq at the on-going Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that Lode Runner is one of his favorite titles and confirmed that it's coming back by showing off a sneak peek.

The preview saw Lode Runner updated to 3D visuals but still retaining the unique gameplay style of the iconic series. It's currently being developed by Tozai and is in its early stages.

Also noted was a nice historical tour of the Lode Runner series which seeks to educate gamers about its significance to the industry. No time frame was given on when it will come out. We're all excited to see this blast from the past mix it up with other titles in the XBLA.

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