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First arriving at the House Party for Xbox Live Arcade, Nexuiz will soon be making it's way to PC on May 3rd. If you would like a chance to check out the PC Beta, sign-ups are currently available here:

AlienwareArena.com/Nexuiz

When Nexuiz becomes available for download on May 3rd, it will only cost $9.99 – same price as the XBLA version. Try and sign-up quickly, as keys are first come, first serve. Here are just a few new additions coming with the PC version of the game.

• Dedicated server support and game browser

• Enhanced, CryENGINE 3 powered graphics with DX11 support

• Advanced custom controls, new HUD and a 15 percent increase to player speed for ultimate twitch-shooter experience -- and immersive feedback utilizing Alien FX by Alienware!

Nexuiz will be available from Steam and you can preorder the arena shooter today with a 10% discount!

Today is the release of the third game in the House party line-up, and one focused on bringing back some Arena FPS action to XBL. Nexuiz is a pretty cool game, and if you're a fan of arena shooting, be sure to check it out. Only one more game to go in the House Party lineup! Nexuiz will set you back 800 MSP ($10):



"For centuries the Kavussari and the Forsellians have waged war. They have a fragile truce but due to their seething disgust of each other they still pit their warriors against each other in arenas rather than on the fields of war. Those episodes of lethal combat are now broadcast throughout the galaxy, as entertainment… a spectacle known as… The Nexuiz Competition: An arena based first person shooter where you can alter the rules of the match and laws of physics while you dominate opponents in ever-changing hostile environments bleeding with hatred."

Link To Trial- Nexuiz Trial (1.2 GB)

Link To Full Game- Nexuiz (800 MSP)

IllFonic is gearing up for tomorrow's launch of thier title Nexuiz with the Official Facebook sweepstakes. To be considered an valid entrant, all you have to do is Like their page and sign up under the Sweepstakes for a chance to win the following prizes: to the below prizes.

• Autographed Xbox 360 250GB holiday bundle
• Four copies of Nexuiz to share with friends
• Xbox LIVE 12 month membership.

Be sure to sign up quickly as the contest will end on March 12th. For more information on the sweepstakes, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/NexuizShooter.

I recently reviewed the game, and really enjoyed it. Check out the launch trailer for the game below and be sure to check it out Wednesday!

Developer-Illfonic
Publishers-THQ, Inc.
Release Date- February 29th, 2012
Price- 800 MSP ($10 MSRP)




Fast-paced Arena Shooting returns!




Nexuiz is a game developed by Illfonic, and is an Arena FPS, similar to Quake III: Arena and Unreal Tournament. This type of game has always been fun to play due to the fast action and quick matches. What makes Nexuiz unique is it's awesome soundtrack, combination of past games – especially since the original game is an open sourced PC title, and the great visuals it provides, thanks to the use of CryEngine 3. If you're a fan of Arena games, great music and gameplay, you're gonna be in for a treat with Nexuiz.


When you start up the game, you're able to view a brief cut-scene which explains the name of the game. As two opposing sides in war, the Kavussari (Red) and the Forsellian (Blue) now battle in the Nexuiz competitions. You're able to choose your preferred side in the game, but no matter which side you play on you'll be in control of neat looking soldiers.

Weapons are always an important aspect to Arena shooters, and Nexuiz has a good variety of guns to use. From the always trust shotgun, the sniper rifle (called simply Nex), the Rocket launcher, and the mix of Assualt Rifles and Sub-machine guns, Nexuiz has a nice arsenal that will gives players a good balance of range, power, and speed.

Arena shooters usually include special game-changing abilities, and Nexuiz is no different. Mutators are in the game, but there's a special twist on them with the introduction of Dynamic Mutators. Picking up the mutators in battle give you three different options, and you must choose which one to utilize using the D-pad. Some are goofy like the pogostick mutator, which makes everyone auto-jump like they're on a pogo-stick, while others are very beneficial like infinite ammo for a set period of time. Another cool element about the mutators is that some are used just for your team, or simply just for you. They don't last the entire game, so choosing the right mutator at specific times in battle can really give your team an edge.

Online play supports up to eight players, with teams consisting of four per team. It seems like a small number, but on the small maps designed for team deathmatch, you'll be able to find enemies pretty quickly, and be happy about the extra space on the larger maps for CTF. There are 9 maps total so far, with three of them being designed specifically for Capture-The-Flag.

Matches can be played either in private with friends, or via the quick-match option so you can get into games fast. If you would like to practice and get a better feel of the maps, you can play with bots and help increase your skills since there are very good arena players out there.

You can tell the developers have a passion for music too, as Nexuiz has a pretty sweet soundtrack. With mixtures of Rap, Rock, Techno, and Sci-fi, the music is varied while having a nice theme to it in terms of the tone of the game's backstory.



If you love fast and frentic FPS action, Nexuiz is a great game to check out. Offering 8 players, 9 maps, and tons of mutators for only $10, you can't go wrong. I can easily see this game being played for quite some time on Xbox Live.

This review is based on the Xbox 360 version (XBLA) of Nexuiz. A copy of the game was provided by Bender/Helper Impact for reviewing purposes.