Zune HD Marketplace now loaded with free 3D games

That latest update to the Zune HD's brainstem has unlocked an extra dimension to the multifunctional device, which can now boast "3D gaming device" among its many accolades. Aside from fixing a significant issue on the music side, the firmware refresh has given the green light for the following games to enter the Marketplace: PGR: Ferrari Edition, Lucky Lane Bowling, Vans Sk8: Pool Service, Piano, Checkers, and Audiosurf: Tilt. Yep, the music-surfing game that seems almost tailor-made for accelerometer-equipped media players is ready for your ownership and enjoyment. The best part? All the titles are free. So what are you waiting for, pilgrims, get downloadin' and do come back to tell us how well that Tegra chip performs, won't you? Full PR after the break.

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Over the weekend we pushed out a Zune HD firmware update, version 4.3, which enabled 3-D gaming on Zune HD. Today six new games are available in the Zune Marketplace. The new games take advantage of Zune HD's beautiful multi-touch OLED screen and accelerometer and some (Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition, Audiosurf Tilt and Vans Sk8: Pool Service) utilize the powerful NVIDIA Tegra processor to deliver immersive, 3D gaming to Zune HD. As with the other games offered for Zune, these games are available for free to Zune HD users and feature a short ad at start-up. In addition to existing games on Zune HD the new games include:

* Audiosurf Tilt: Audiosurf creates a rollercoaster ride from any song. Choose any song from your music collection and watch Audiosurf turn it into a unique roller coaster track for you to ride. The song you choose determines the shape, the speed, and the mood of each track. Tilt your Zune like a steering wheel to collect colored blocks and avoid speedbumps. Unlock more than 30 designs, each with its own special theme and color palette.

* Checkers: Enjoy the classic game of Checkers in a beautiful outdoor park setting. Play against the computer or against a friend.

* Lucky Lanes Bowling: Bowl in different game modes: exhibition, blackjack, golf. Play in five different bowling alleys with unique themes, all with the swipe of a finger. Choose from twenty different bowlers and twenty two different ball styles. You can play against the computer or play with up to four friends.

* Piano: Play your own tune, or play along with your favorite music on this electronic piano.

* Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition: Tear through the streets of London, Tokyo, and New York in the Ferrari of your choice using multi touch controls and the built in accelerometer.

* Vans Sk8: Pool Service: From the Admiral to the old abandoned rec center pool, Bucky Lasek and Omar Hassan know a good bowl to skate. Hit the pools and put these Vans skaters to the test with all the tricks in their bag and achieve hero status once you unlock their pro model skateboards.

We're excited to be bringing these games to Zune users today. And, as we've said in the past, we will be delivering additional applications for Zune HD including Facebook and Twitter in the future.

[Lbhocky19 Posted Nov 11th 2009 11:28AM]

ahh i wish i saw this earlier. now im in class and suffering

[Fate Posted Nov 11th 2009 11:30AM]

...and still not available in Canada.

[steveymacjr Posted Nov 11th 2009 11:53AM]

Hey if you can't get to your computer you download all of these over wifi ti the device itself...or if you are cool like me use a Sprint MiFi:-D

One thing i can see I'm going to have to remember to bring with me now is the plug adapter from my Kindle2 to i can charge the Zune since I'm going to be playing with it so much.
Also I have this incredible urge to go buy a Kia Soul lol...

[Kerber Posted Nov 11th 2009 12:23PM]

Damnit. Left my sync cord at home!

[Hiro Posted Nov 11th 2009 12:28PM]

Here's a video of Audiosurf, for those who are interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reZLsJAzO1c

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 11th 2009 1:28PM]

Thank God my high school has wi-fi internets...downloading this stuff in keyboarding class as I type. Hahaa

[Jerome36 Posted Nov 11th 2009 1:14PM]

Awesome! I'm downloading PGR right now and will check out the others as well.

[epicka Posted Nov 11th 2009 1:20PM]

I want Zune HD Marketplace on my Windows mobile NOW!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 11th 2009 7:07PM]

Ironically I had just purchased GT for my sons PSP.
I played it of course and it was great.
Then out cam the PGR for my HD.
Wow. It actually looks better, faster than GT on the PSP.
really nice. WE WANT MORE!!!!

[hike15 Posted Nov 11th 2009 10:04PM]

If i weren't so satisfied with my zune 80, i'd have to upgrade because this device is incredible. i really hope microsoft gives the oppurtunity to open it up and let developers create apps for this utilizing the tegra processor

[eingoluq Posted Nov 12th 2009 2:23PM]

yeah!... in truth. I cant believe the games are not directly related to xbox. it will be cool if they had a gamer pad controller attachment like an x-pad or somrthing as well as a mashup like the psp go.
am I the only one who thinks that xbox and zune should be much closer together?

so the zune hd and the game pad attachment will focus on music lovers
the zune xbox mashup will focus on gamers
and that pink phone could foucs on the person who want an all in one device

they all should have the NXE as well with avatars. please microsoft please!

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[nsawork Posted Nov 17th 2009 1:28AM]

I have always been liking the 3d games and this free games is what all gamers always wanted and waited for.




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