Some time ago we reported that Doritos and Microsoft had launched ‘Unlock Xbox‘, an opportunity for Xbox 360 gamers to come up with a new Xbox Live Arcade game. Now the Doritos brand has announced that ‘Avatar Crash Course’ by Jill Robertson and ‘Harm’s Way’ by Justin Carpenter, two unique game concepts are the two finalists of the Doritos Unlock Xbox contest.
The two game concepts will be developed into full Xbox Live Arcade games, which are expected to release in fall 2010, and will compete head-to-head for the grand prize of 50,000 dollars, and an opportunity to consult with Doritos on gaming.
“We continue to be amazed by the creativity of Doritos fans and feel like we are once again on the brink of creating blockbuster gaming experiences that we hope Xbox fans will enjoy,” Rudy Wilson, vice president, marketing, Frito-Lay said. “It was incredible to see the consumer voting community rally around a wide range of innovative game ideas, and we are thrilled to offer our fans a chance to live their dream and create their own Xbox Live Arcade game.”
Robertson’s Avatar Crash Course provides high-energy fun and is full of comic mishaps. Players must maneuver their avatars through a series of unrelenting obstacles and whacky levels in a battle to be number one. The game will also have a multiplayer mode which can be enjoyed by up to four friends. Playing solo, you can try and beat your best times through the campaign. An assortment of power-ups will be available including shoes to run faster, gloves for better grip, and a belt to improve balance.
Carpenter’s Harm’s Way is a fast-paced action racer which pairs drivers and snipers. As a sniper, you must help your driver by any means necessary, from blocking opponents to creating shortcuts. As a driver you must be aggressive, ramming other cars off the road. The game will even have four-player split screen, online play and lots of explosions.