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What is Castle Crashers?
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/c/castlecrashersxboxlivearcade/
Release Date and Price
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Crashers
Special Feature: Characters of Castle Crashers
http://devblog.thebehemoth.com
Special Feature: The Weapons of Castle Crashers
http://devblog.thebehemoth.com
Special Feature: The Animal Orbs of Castle Crashers
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What are Animal Orbs?
Special Feature: Beefy Mode
Special Feature: PAX and TGS Info
http://devblog.thebehemoth.com
Screenshots:
Video:
Gametrailers:
http://www.gametrailers.com/game/3041.html
IGN XBLA
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/844/844289/vids_1.html
Gamespot
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/castlecrashers/media.html?mode=trailers
Previews:
1up.com
http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3152336&did=1
IndieGames.com
http://www.indiegames.com/blog/2008/02/gdc_2008_castle_crashers_previ.html
Gamezone
http://xbox360.gamezone.com/gzreviews/p30462.htm
IGN XBLA
http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/889/889811p1.html
UGO
http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/?id=16978
Achievements:
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/castle-crashers/achievements/
Reviews:
IGN XBLA
http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/903/903047p2.html
9.0, Outstanding, Editor's Choice Award
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What is Castle Crashers?
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/c/castlecrashersxboxlivearcade/
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this red-hot arcade adventure from the award-winning development studio, The Behemoth! Featuring hand-drawn characters, Castle Crashers® delivers unique hi-res illustrated visuals like nothing you've ever seen before.
Play with up to three friends locally or over Xbox LIVE® and discover the mind-boggling magic and mystery in the amazing world we have created just for you. Save your princess, defend your kingdom, and crash some castles! Play with more than 20 unlockable characters, 40 weapons to customize your hero, and an arsenal of combos and magical attacks to choose from.
* Intuitive combo and magic system: Unlock new combos and magical attacks as your character progresses through the game. You have an almost limitless amount of combos to perform alone, or with a group of friends.
* Arena mode: This mode allows players to battle each other head-on with four unique modes to choose from!
* Experience system: As you fight your way through the various levels of Castle Crashers, your character gains more experience points that will in return give you the option to adjust your four main stats -- Strength, Magic, Defense, and Agility.
* Weapons weapons weapons! Each player has the ability to unlock more than 40 weapons.
* Animal orbs: These little companions add enhancements to your attributes. Each pet has different abilities to benefit you, with various ways of unlocking each one. Defeat a boss and steal his companion, dig them up, or buy them at a store.
* Treasure hunt: Unlockable items, weapons, pet companions, and characters are buried throughout the various levels of Castle Crashers.
* Stores: Spread across the various worlds of Castle Crashers, every store has specific items to sell. Collect gold from killing enemies, finding treasures, or opening chests, then take your collected gold to these stores for some weapons, items, character unlocks, and more!
Release Date and Price
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Crashers
The game will be available for download with the Xbox Live Arcade service, and will cost 1200 Microsoft Points ($15 USD).
On July 28, 2008, Larry Hryb (a.k.a., Major Nelson) announced on his blog that Castle Crashers would be released on August 27, 2008.
Special Feature: Characters of Castle Crashers
http://devblog.thebehemoth.com
Its the periwinkle knight.
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Another day, another character revealed. We never intended for our characters to have names. A quote from Dan Paladin, Its more fun when the characters dont have a name because then you can inject your own personality into the characters With that said I am personally going to refer to this guy as Dude.
New Character - Bear
Monday, April 7th, 2008
Another character unlock for everyone. This is our bear character who is wielding his deadly fish. We also updated the master character list located here. Thats all for now thanks for stopping by!
I feel privileged to write about the only middle eastern character in the game, as I am the only middle eastern employee at The Behemoth.
What exactly are Saracens you ask ?
From Wikipedia:
The term Saracen comes from Greek Σαρακηνός, which has often been thought to be derived from the Arabic word شرقيين sharqiyyinOED (s.v.) calls etymologies from this not well founded. The term spread into Western Europe through the ByzantinesCrusaders. In the early centuries of the Roman Empire, the Saracens were a nomadic Moor tribe from the Sinai Peninsula, but later the Greek-speaking subjects of the Empire applied it to all Arabs. After the rise of Islam, and especially at the time of the Crusades, its usage was extended to refer to all Muslims, including non-Arab Muslims, particularly those in Sicily and southern Italy. (easterners), though the and
In Christian writing, the name was made to mean those empty of Sarah or not from Sarah, as Arabs were, in Biblical genealogies, descended from Hagar and also called the Hagarenes (Ἀγαρηνοί. According to the Arthurian Lancelot-Grail Cycle, the name derives from Sarras, an island important in the Quest for the Holy Grail.
At the end of the day we really dont have a name for this character, but we keep referring to them as Saracens. So although the historical information may or may not be exact, we just like the pretty colors and shiny weapons.
Thanks!
-Emil-
Thief!!
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Its a thief! They steal stuff!
Ya!
Brute!
Thursday, June 5th, 2008
There have been some requests to post some action shots of the characters as they are revealed. For the time being I am going to start adding screenshots of each characters while they are in battle, and as time permits Ill try to get some video up too. In the meantime here is our latest unlockable character that weve been referring to as the Brute.
Ninja!
Monday, June 16th, 2008
Shrouded in mystery, the Ninja holds a Ninja Mug for his defensive shielding.
Skeleton
Thursday, June 19th, 2008
I think its safe to say that no game is complete without having the following two items: Destructible wooden crates, and skeletons. Since we already have a supply of crates, and barrels to destroy that just leaves the skeletons!
Royal Guard
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
Using a devastating arrow attack, and a flurry of bombs the Royal Guard is very similar to a giant enemy crab that is based on Japanese history? Wha?
Killer Beekeeper
Monday, July 7th, 2008
What makes this keeper of bees killer you ask? Bees!
I had some of our in house testers record a little player versus player action with the Alien Hominid, and the Brute. Its two separate rounds (videos) showcasing some of the magical attacks that our yellow friend has to offer.
Special Feature: The Weapons of Castle Crashers
http://devblog.thebehemoth.com
Special Feature: The Animal Orbs of Castle Crashers
http://devblog.thebehemoth.com
What are Animal Orbs?
Animal Orbs
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Animal Orbs provide various bonuses and enhancements. Once found, these helpers will float next to the player and automatically provide a bonus. The list below will slowly unlock as we get closer to launch, but not all orbs will be unveiled on this site. We currently have a total of 23 animal orbs in the game.
Its Owlet
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Although weve previously mentioned we dont like to name things in our game, with animal orbs weve made an exception. Say hello to Owlet. His bonus consists of flying around while you fight off the endless hordes of enemies and bring you much needed food you will need to survive.
Scratchpaw
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
Our latest animal friend is Scratchpaw. This little dude will give you +2 to agility, and +1 to strength, thats not too bad for a floating kitty. For all of your animal orb needs dont forget to visit the Animal Orbs section.
Pazzo
Monday, April 14th, 2008
Pazzo provides a pretty useful bonus to the player. Not sure if this one will change or not before release, but for now this is what we have his bonus set to.
thanks!
-emil-
*Edit* - Pazzos enhancements were updated.
Seahorse !
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
This week we bring you Seahorse!
Seahorse will make sure that you walk through water at the same speed as you would if you were on land.
Cardinal
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
This week we have the Cardinal orb. As stated below, this little guy will help you find various secret items, he works in a similar way to Owlet
Giraffey !
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Giraffey will help you level up your character faster. Not to mention his tongue is constantly sticking out of his mouth.
Thanks!
Bitey Bat
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
Since we had an extended weekend, well be providing some back to back postings this week. Say hello to Bitey Bat, who will attack enemies with his awesome bat biting abilities
The Weapons Frog in the game serves as a type of weapons locker where all weapons you find in the game will be stored. Each weapon will be inside of this frog and the player will be able to go inside view his current list, and switch to a weapon at any time.
With that said, heres Frogglet:
Next up we have the Monkeyface Orb, which will increase your luck with finding items.
Im going to break away from routine today and post two Animal Orbs in one post.
First up we have the Troll Orb, which helps you regenerate your health faster.
Behemoth Chicken Animal Orb
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Our company mascot finally makes an appearance in Castle Crashers. Ive never seen poultry help out in so many ways!
Special Feature: Beefy Mode
Hello. I wanted to show everyone our Beefy Mode in Castle Crashers, and instead of showing you a screenshot of it in action I figured a very short gameplay video was long overdue. Before we get to that heres a little diagram that Dan put together to help further explain it. (sort of)
Beefy Mode is activated by eating some awesome PB&J sandwiches.
Special Feature: PAX and TGS Info
http://devblog.thebehemoth.com
Penny-Arcade Expo, Tokyo Game Show
If you find yourself in Seattle on August 29th, (yep thats 2 days after the game launches for 1200 MS Points/Space Bucks) well be at the Penny Arcade Expo (booth 842) with amazing limited edition products to complete your life!
For our friends in Tokyo (or if you are lost in Tokyo), please please come meet with us at the Tokyo Game Show on October 11 and 12 (Booth 3-N23) because we dont speak Japanese and you probably do!
Screenshots:
Video:
Gametrailers:
http://www.gametrailers.com/game/3041.html
IGN XBLA
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/844/844289/vids_1.html
Gamespot
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/castlecrashers/media.html?mode=trailers
Previews:
1up.com
http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3152336&did=1
IndieGames.com
http://www.indiegames.com/blog/2008/02/gdc_2008_castle_crashers_previ.html
Gamezone
http://xbox360.gamezone.com/gzreviews/p30462.htm
IGN XBLA
http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/889/889811p1.html
UGO
http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/?id=16978
Achievements:
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/castle-crashers/achievements/
There are 12 achievements with a total of 200 points.
K.I.S.S 15
Collect all four princess' kisses in a multiplayer game
Traditional 20
Complete the game using any character
The Traitor 20
Defeat any boss by playing one of his own minions
Deer Trainer 20
Navigate the abandoned mill without hitting any obstacle
Conscientious Objector 20
Complete the barbarian area without attacking once
Maximum Firepower 10
Using a catapult, fling a knight with maximum power
Animal Handler 20
Collect all of the animals
Arena Master 15
Win 40 ranked arena matches
Glork 15
Win 20 ranked All You Can Quaff Matches
Melee is Best 15
Defeat any boss without using any magic
Treasure Hunter 20
Find and dig up ten buried items
Medic! 10
Resuscitate all of your fallen comrades
Reviews:
IGN XBLA
http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/903/903047p2.html
9.0, Outstanding, Editor's Choice Award
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I'm there day 1.
I created a Metatag for us if you guys want to utilize it.
GT is GAF Crashers - add that to your friends list, and then you can view friends of the tag to see someone else that is on the list - that way you only need to add one tag to your friends list instead of everyone individually.
I'll check it daily and accept friend invites for it as it they come along.
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