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Happy Action Theater Delisted, Turns into Kinect Party

Paul Acevedo

It's usually bad news when a downloadable game gets delisted. Even the worst games have their proponents (*cough* Kung Fu Strike). But today I report that Double Fine's Happy Action Theater (which I loved) has been removed from XBLA with no hard feelings or sense of remorse. You see, the recently released Kinect Party (pictured) contains all of HAT's content for exactly the same price. Since the sequel makes the original game basically defunct, I previously speculated that HAT would get delisted or dropped in price. Always bank on my predictions, people!

Happy Action Theater - Co-Op Review

Paul Acevedo

The latest Kinect Xbox Live Arcade game comes from the creative and good-natured folks at Double Fine. Up to six players can team up and goof around together in Happy Action Theater's 18 short activities. The lack of structure and goals might limit the game's appeal, though.

Happy Action Theater Brings Kinect Co-Op Insanity to XBLA February 1st

Paul Acevedo

Xbox Live Arcade games that require Kinect can be hit or miss. For every Fruit Ninja Kinect, there is also a Leedmees. But Happy Action Theater has something going for it that inspires plenty of confidence: it comes from Tim Schaeffer's Double Fine Productions. These guys are known for their creativity, and they've already demonstrated their Kinect expertise with Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster.