Xbox LIVE Serves Up The "Summer of Arcade"
Xbox LIVE Arcade is celebrating Summer with the launch of five new games over the next five weeks. By playing the trial or full versions of any of these games, you could win a host of fabulous prizes! There are weekly and Grand Prize drawings for an Xbox elite console, MS points, and more. Check the list below for all of the upcoming titles as well as the available prizes.
- July 30: "Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2" - The latest version of the wildly popular retro shooter offers screen-melting intensity and insane new features, including six action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, scoring strategies and a diverse list of exciting Achievements. "Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2" is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will be available at 800 Microsoft Points.
- August 6: "Braid" - From acclaimed developer Jonathan Blow, "Braid" is a mind-bending and artistic puzzle-platformer where the player manipulates the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. "Braid"is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.
- August 13: "Bionic Commando: Rearmed" - The classic 8-bit side-scroller reports back for duty in a stunning remake, complete with all-new HD graphics and features that put 2D gaming back on the map! "Bionic Commando: Rearmed" is rated M for Mature by the ESRB
- August 20: "Galaga Legions" - The legend lives on with "Galaga Legions," a reimagining of the classic arcade shooter. Featuring table-turning game dynamics and updated graphics, the game was created by the team behind the bestselling "PAC-MAN Championship Edition" from Namco Bandai Games. "Galaga Legions" is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
- August 27: "Castle Crashers" - Award-winning studio The Behemoth brings red hot arcade adventure to Xbox LIVE Arcade with "Castle Crashers," featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose from as you defend your kingdom and save the princess. "Castle Crashers" is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.
Prizes:
- Grand Prize (x1) - 100,000 Microsoft Points, 12 month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and an Xbox 360 Elite console
- Runner-Up Prizes (x2) - 10,000 Microsoft points and a free 12 Month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription
- Weekly Prizes (x5) - 4000 Microsoft points
Fruit Brute
Posted to Hot Stuff, Video Games on 29 July 2008
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Now that's a line up! I can easily see myself playing and buying each of these games. All of them look like quality. I'm especially excited about the game I've dreamed of playing for years... Bionic Commando: Rearmed.
This is an awesome line up. So so sweet.