The last incarnation of Talisman on the game and hobby store shelves was current over a decade ago, having been released in 1994, and has been out of print for quite some time. This happens to a lot of Games Workshop titles, especially the more classic-style board games (Warhammer Quest, Necromunda, Space Hulk and the violently campy Blood Bowl which I think would be wonderful on XBLA).

And for the record, if anyone is wondering why Capcom, that bastion of Japanese gaming, is going after a long dormant board game franchise from a UK-based company, there is a link between the two. Sabretooth Games, GW's card games division, makes UFS, a collectible card game principally based on fighting game titles, including (you guessed it) Street Fighter.

Talisman was a great board game in it's time. Until recently, you could find copies on Ebay for $300+. For info on that version, go to http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/714

Recently, Valley Games has announced a reprint that will update the gameplay to today's standards. Check it out at http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/27627

I am looking foward to it. It's a fun game, but a little long to play. I'm sure an XBLA version would play faster.

Rocketmen looks pretty cool, even though it's based on a game/toy I've never heard of. I'll probably end up getting it because I'm such a sucker for shooters like this.

I've never heard of Talisman either, but it's cool that they're developing all these board games for XBLA. Now when will they release one?? Yeah, I'm looking at you, Catan.

I've still got my copy of Talisman . Maybe I should get it on Ebay quick...

It was a pretty good board game, but I can't see how it's going to be a good arcade game - too high a reliance on dice. Unless it becomes a standard RPG - which wouldn't be too much of a stretch.

After the last few rounds of let down XBLA releases I hope Rocketmen lives up to its potential.

While Talisman is pricey I saw an official hand painted limited edition of Catan at a game/comic store today for $499. I wonder how long it has been on that shelf or how long it will stay.