I liked the little bit of puzzle solving in Braid, so who knows, this may make my holiday points purchase.
Puzzle Arcade Drops Christmas Eve
Developed by Eidos, the game is said to also take advantage of the vision camera. Paul OSullivan, Business Development Manager for Puzzle Arcade, has stated that "Social gameplay appeals to Xbox LIVE Arcade users and Puzzle Arcade offers a truly inclusive multiplayer experience to subscribers. Have a free trial online and see what you think." Sure, I'll do that. Lets see what xbox.com has to say:
Puzzle Arcade is the online jigsaw game with a twist! With so many jigsaw puzzles at your fingertips, you can play in multiple modes and challenge yourself differently every time. Become Master of the Jigsaw Universe all by yourself or play alongside friends. The possibilities are endless in Puzzle Arcade.
-Puzzles galore: More than thirty-five jigsaw puzzles are included, featuring photos, artwork, and illustrations. Downloadable puzzle packs will follow.
-Multiple game modes: Try Classic or Turbo mode, with three levels of difficulty, and twenty different puzzle challenges.
-Multiplayer: Support is provided for up to four gamers at the same console and over Xbox LIVE.
-Camera support: The game includes Xbox LIVE Vision Camera support allowing you to make and share your own puzzles.
I especially like the fact that "Downloadable puzzle packs will follow..." This game has peaked my interest a little bit though; I wonder how they will work camera support and such into it. Well, if you're bored or can't sleep because you're to excited about Santa, you may want to go on over to the XBLA and check this out.